Tustin High School News
Week of November 27, 2023
This Week at THS...
Dear Tiller Families,
We hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful Fall Break and Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Last Tuesday, the certified asbestos consulting firm cleared THS, but we were awaiting the cleaning of the entire campus. We are pleased to report that all of THS has now been cleared and cleaned. The current status of all TUSD campuses can be found on the school status page on our website. For those students that have transportation service, transportation will resume with the return to on-campus instruction.
We look forward to welcoming our students back for on-campus instruction TOMORROW, Monday, November 27.
CELEBRATIONS
THS MUN Hosts Successful Conference
Congratulations to the THS Model United Nations (MUN) program and Mrs. Servin for coordinating a spectacular conference last weekend! Hundreds of delegates from schools across California gathered at Foothill HS, where the conference was relocated due to the Hangar Fire. THS MUN would like to thank the students, student leaders, parents, administrators and Tustin community for their support!
Hundreds of Applications Submitted on #Applied Day!
Check out the stats from our #Applied Day for Seniors on November 8!
- 300+ students participated
- 210+ college and financial applications submitted that day
- Overall progress on 460+ applications, with 60% of students working on four-year university applications
- 78% of students shared that they plan to submit more applications
Thank you again to the THS Counseling Team for coordinating this opportunity to help Tillers with their college/financial aid applications!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
- School Site Council Mtg @ 4 pm
Tuesday, November 28
- Virtual Parenting Workshop "Parenting in Today's Society" @ 5:30-6:30 (see flyer below)
- Girls Water Polo at Mission Viejo (location TBD) @ 3:30 PM
- Girls Soccer vs. Godinez @ 5:15 PM
- Girls Basketball at Irvine @ 5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 29 - LATE START SCHEDULE
- October Perfect Attendance Celebration - Extended Snack
- Boys Soccer at Foothill @ 7 pm
Thursday, November 30
- Girls Soccer vs. Brea Olinda 5:15 PM
- Principal's Chat @ 5:30 pm (Rm 805) - see flyer below
- English Learners Advisory Committee Mtg (ELAC) @ 6 pm (Rm 805) - see flyer below
Friday, December 1
- Boys Soccer vs Segerstrom @ 5 pm (Stadium)
- Girls Water Polo at Saddleback Tournament (location and times TBD)
- Saturday Support @ 8 am - 12 pm
- Tillers on Track @ 8-11 am
- Girls Basketball vs Highland @ 12 PM (Old Gym)
- Girls Water Polo at Saddleback Tournament (location and times TBD)
LATE START Bell Schedule this Wednesday, November 29
Wednesday, November 29, is a REGULAR SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY. Please follow the schedule below.
October Perfect Attendance Celebration
The October Perfect Attendance Celebration has been rescheduled to this Wednesday, November 29. Students who had no tardies or unexcused absences in October will be invited to enjoy treats during an Extended Snack in the Plaza. We will be recognizing students with perfect attendance each month. Tillers, get to school on time everyday for your chance to be celebrated in December!
Attendance Tip of the Week
Tip #4: Tardies & Absences Affect Grades and Credits!
There is a direct relationship between a student’s attendance and grades. When students are late to or absent from class, they miss out on valuable instruction, class participation points, and information about upcoming tests and assignments.
Parents and guardians, please schedule medical and dental appointments outside of school hours whenever possible and plan vacations on non-school days. Continue checking Aeries attendance weekly and speak with your student if you see unexcused absences or tardies. As a reminder, commonly used attendance codes are:
- A = Unverified (please call the Attendance Office when you see an A)
- C = Truant
- T = Tardy
- F = Excused absence
We appreciate your support and partnership in your student's success!
Principal's Chat & ELAC Meeting on Thursday 11/30
Our quarterly Principal Chat with Dr. Bojorquez will be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 30, followed by an ELAC meeting and potluck dinner at 6 pm. We welcome families to bring a dish from their culture to share.
We will be sharing information about our English Learner program, standardized test scores, reclassification, and parent involvement opportunities. Please see fliers below for details.
COUNSELING
December Saturday Support Dates
Students enrolled in Saturday Support and Tillers on Track, please see below for remaining session dates for first semester. There are just a few weeks left before the end of the semester, so let's finish the semester strong!
Coping with Anxiety Resource
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but also of stress or anxiety due to finals, family gatherings or finances. To support our students, staff and families, here is a resource on coping with anxiety. Thank you to Ms. Skomsvold, our Mental Health Specialist, for creating this handout!
UC/CSU Application Deadlines - 11/30/2023
Seniors, this Thursday, November 30, is the priority application deadline for Cal State and University of California schools! Don't wait until the last minute to submit, as there is heavy website traffic close to the deadline date. You've got this!
November & December College Rep Visit Schedule
Save the Dates for Dual Enrollment Help
November College Visits
December College Visits
COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFO
"Parenting in Today's Society" Virtual Workshop 11/28/23
VIRTUAL PARENT WORKSHOP: In collaboration with our TUSD high schools, we are hosting another amazing parent workshop this month! The topic is: Parenting in Today's Society. In this parent workshop, parents will learn strategies to improve communication with their teen, strengthen parental bonds, and navigate being a parent In today’s society. Presented by Orange County Health Care Agency, this workshop will equip parents with tools for empowering their youth and strengthening family connections. Offered in English and Spanish, join us for this 1-hour workshop on Tuesday, 11/28/23, from 5:30pm-6:30pm (virtual - Zoom). Parents, click HERE for more information! If you have any questions, you may contact Claire Skomsvold (cskomsvold@tustin.k12.ca.us). Hope to see you there!
CalOptima Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
CalOptima Health will be hosting a Naloxone Member Distribution Event at CalOptima Health on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am - 12 pm. Members can get free Naloxone 8mg from CalOptima Health and community members can access Naloxone from our community partners at this event. Below are event details and event flier.
Drive to Revive: Saving Lives, One Spray at a Time
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9 am-12:00 pm
Location: CalOptima Health Office (Parking Lot), 505 City Parkway West, Orange, 92868
Optional presentations available: English 9 a.m. ǀ Spanish 10 a.m. ǀ Vietnamese 11 a.m.
CalOptima Health invites you to get the latest information about the opioid epidemic and how we can keep our community safe. Onsite community presentations and distribution of Naloxone, a life-saving medicine that can revive someone experiencing an overdose, will be offered.
Christmas Together
Families Together of Orange County is proud to host the largest toy giveaway in Orange County, the 19th Annual Christmas Together celebration. This year, we’re setting a new record by gifting an astounding 30,000 toys to families in the community! Join us in spreading joy and making memories.
The event will take place on Sunday, December 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center! Pre-registration is required. More details can be found on the Christmas Together registration page.
Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802
Clothing Drive for OC Rescue Mission
The Dress for Success Club is hosting a clothing drive from November 27 through December 15. Please consider donating gently used clothing that will be given to the OC Rescue Mission or the THS Community Closet in Room 805. Please see fliers below for details. Donations can be dropped off in the Dress for Success box in the Front Office anytime from Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-4:30 pm.
Monthly Food Distribution
Our next food distribution will be held on Tuesday, December 5, from 2:45-4:00 pm at the corner of San Juan/Orange Street. Bring your reusable bags to shop farmers market style. Please note that distribution times may start earlier or later due to actual delivery times beyond our control. This year, we have typically started at 2:30 pm.
Please see the TUSD Food Distribution Flyer for other food distributions in our community, including this Thursday's distribution at Loma Vista Elementary School 13822 Prospect Ave from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
PTO Fundraiser - Ongoing
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Attendance Office (leave a message anytime day or night) - ext 87175
Counseling Office - ext 87160
College & Career Center - ext 87806
Discipline Office - ext 87155
Community Liaison - ext 87159
Library - ext 87103
Student Store - ext 87104