Early Learning Update

2 - Child Development Center reopens

13 - Schools reopen (Welcome back!)

13 - Open Enrollment begins for grades 1-12 (for families attending a school that is not their home school of residence)

14 - Virtual Parent Information meeting regarding Preschool and TK registration @ 9am & 5pm

15 - TK and Kindergarten registration begins

20 - MLK, Jr. Holiday - All OUSD sites and programs closed

22 - Early Learning Parent Engagement Workshop - Registration for TK & Kinder & getting your child ready for the next school year!

22 - Orange High School Showcase (5:00-7:30pm)

29 - Villa Park High School Showcase (5:00-7:30pm)

13,20,27 - Family Story Time @ 2:30-3:00 @ El Modena Branch (ages 3-5)

14 - DIY Piggy Bank @ 10:30am-12:30pm (ages 3-6)

14,21,28 - Family Story Time @ 2:30-3:00 @ Taft Branch (ages 3-5)

15,22,29 - Toddler Story Time @ 10:30-11:00 (ages 2-5)

16,23,30 - Lapsit Story Time @ 10:30-11:00 (Newborn - age 2)

28 - Bilingual Family Storytime @ 6:30-7:00pm (ages 2-5)

29 - Lunar New Year story & craft @ 3:30-4:30 @ Taft Branch (all ages)

4,11,18,25 - Family Storytime @ 10:00-10:30

7,14,21,28 - Baby & Toddler Storytime @ 10:30-11:00

8 - Bilingual Family Storytime @ 3:30-4:00

18 - Family Fun Day @ 10:00am-5:00pm

We are excited to offer two more opportunities for families to engage with us and learn about Preschool and TK registration on Tuesday, January 14th. Click the following links to join the virtual meetings:
Tuesday, January 14 @ 9:00-10:00 am

Tuesday, January 14 @ 5:00-6:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, January 22 from 9:00-10:30 am at our Early Learning Parent Engagement Workshop to learn how you can prepare your child for the next school year in TK or Kindergarten. We will have information on TK and Kindergarten Registration, as well as practical strategies you can do with your child in the coming months to ensure they are prepared and ready for their next step in education. The workshop will be at 2345 E. Palmyra Ave. in Orange. Park on Yorba Street and look for the yellow, pink & blue balloons. Presentation will be in English & Spanish. Childcare is available.

Registration for TK/Kindergarten will begin January 15th!

Birthdates of 9/2/20-9/1/21 = TK registration

Birthdates of 9/2/19-9/1/20 = Kindergarten registration

TK Parents will need to follow the 3 steps on our online Enrollment/Registration website beginning January 15th: https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/new-enrollment

Step 1 Gather the following documents:

• Birthdate verification (birth certificate, passport, etc.)
• Immunization Record
• Proof of Residence (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)

*These documents must be brought to the child's home elementary school (based on address) after completing Step 2 & Step 3.

Step 2 Aeries Online Enrollment

*Important! If your child is already enrolled in one of our OUSD preschools, CDC, or OPK, Do not do Step 2, as your child already has an Aeries Student ID#. Step 2 is only for TK families new to OUSD.

If your child is not yet enrolled in OUSD, you will need to complete the online Enrollment in Step 2.

Step 3 TK Registration Google form

This form will ask for your top 3 preferences of OUSD schools for your child to attend.

*You will receive a confirmation email after completing Step 3.

For our Preschool families, there will be Registration Support at drop off and pick up on 1/15-1/17 provided by your site's Community Lead or our Eligibility Specialists.

CLICK HERE for a great resource for ways to support your child's learning while at the grocery store!

CLICK HERE for a short article with tips on supporting your child's achievement of developmental milestones.

CLICK HERE to share feedback with OUSD through our LCAP survey!

14 OUSD schools are part of the Community Schools Grant.

They are:

• California, Cambridge, Esplanade, Fairhaven, Handy, Jordan, Lampson, Palmyra, Prospect, Sycamore, Taft & West Orange Elementary Schools
• Portola and Yorba Middle Schools.

Upcoming Events:

1/14 - English Learning Classes every Tuesday & Friday @ California Elementary @ 8:15-11:00

1/15 - Farmer's Market @ Taft Elementary @ 11:00 am -12:00 pm

1/16 - Food Distribution @ California Elementary @ 10:45-11:45 am

1/22 - Farmer's Market @ Cambridge Elementary @ 9:00-10:00 am

1/22 - Farmer's Market @ West Orange Elementary @ 10:00-11:00 am

1/30 - Parent Workshop on Online Safety for Kids @ California Elementary @ 8:15-9:15 am

1/30 - Parent Workshop on Financial Literacy (Part 1) @ Cambridge Elementary @ 8:30-9:30 am

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