Volume 5 Issue 27
We had a great week of fun and excitement at both of our campuses as we head into our final week before Spring Break. That also means finals week for our high school students who will be getting a visit from a furry friend on Monday to help get them through finals week. And don't forget to put your clocks forward one hour this Sunday.
This week's background features pictures from some pictures from our High School Hope Squad working on posters for upcoming events and finals week. There are also pctures from our Oceanography class as they were doing some ocean life anatomy drawings, and last but not least a picture from our School Fieldtrip of Walkthrough California.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Principal's Message...
As we approach Spring Break, we ask that each family complete a Student Enrollment Family for the 24/25 school year. This is not only critical for our enrollment, but also a major source of feedback for our school program. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Your commitment will allow us to ensure our school is staffed and provide invaluable insight as we look to build upon our program.
The pending Spring Break is also a reminder that we need to spring our clocks forward this Sunday. Bummer! We lose an hour of sleep but gain some additional daylight in our days.
Lastly, March is Women's History Month. Be sure to check out the great activities your students will be working on to celebrate women's contributions.
As always, if you have any questions, compliments, ideas, and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out at (714) 430-2052 ext. 52103 or efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us. Have a great weekend.
Mr. Fineberg
✍️ Elementary Information ✍️
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Extra Class Time for 4-6 Grade Students: There will be an extra hour of lab time on Tuesdays, so students are welcome to stay until 12:30 to work on assignments or get more support.
CAASPP State Testing: Mark your calendars for April 22-May 3rd for our state testing. These are important dates and assessments for our students and school to gain insight into academic progress and areas of strength and needs for growth.
Weekly Schedule: Be sure to bookmark our Weekly Schedule to confirm dates and times for class. If your student has scheduled 1:1 or small group time with the teacher or one of our aides, that time is required, and attendance is recorded.
Treats/Food: Last week a few students brought treats to class on Wednesday to pass out to the students. If you would like to bring treats or donate snacks, please make sure everything is labeled with ingredients and please avoid items with nuts, as we have students with food allergies and want everyone to be safe.
School Readiness Parent Education Opportunities: Our School Readiness Department offers monthly meetings for parents on topics specific to our younger students. Please check out the flyers for topics that may be of interest to you or your family each month. English Spanish March 28th is the next meeting on Fine Motor.
😃Middle School Information😃
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End of 3rd Quarter: Next Friday, March 15th is the end of the third quarter. If students have any missing assignments or tests, they must be submitted/ completed no later than Wednesday, March 13th. Test make-ups can be completed during our in-person drop-in on Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
HS Orientation for 8th Graders: Orientation for students continuing on to Tustin Connect will be in the classroom on Thursday, March 14th. For students attending one of our other TUSD high schools, orientation for students only is scheduled for Friday, March 15th from 8:20-9:30 AM at Columbus Tustin Middle School. Students will meet Mrs. W and attend the HS orientation meeting for the school they will be attending in the fall. Following the meeting, there will be a follow-up registration day on April 5th from 8-10 AM. **Parents, please visit the HS website for information about 8th-grade parent information nights for you to learn more about your child's HS.
8th grade
- THURS. 4/18 In-Person Testing 8:30-12:30 (SCIENCE)
- TUES. 4/23 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM (ELA)
- THURS. 4/25 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM (ELA)
- TUES. 4/30 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM (MATH)
- THURS. 5/2 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM (MATH)
7th grade
- MON. 4/22 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM
- WED. 4/24 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM
- MON. 4/29 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM
- WED. 5/1 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM
👍 High School Information 👍
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Quarter 4 Schedule: As we prepare for Quarter 4, we wanted to share the expected schedule with you all. It helps for planning as we know. Here's a link to the schedule.
Art and Essay Contest-Win $$$$$: There is a brand new museum being built in Irvine that will be dedicated to all of those who support/supported Marine Aviation. Our area is rich in history, involving the Blimp Hangars in the District and El Toro Airbase – which is now the Great Park. The group leading this effort is called the Flying Leathernecks. They are sponsoring both an art contest and essay contest with cash prizes involved. Please check out the Art and Essay flyers for more information about the contests. Deadline is April 12th or the first 300 submissions.
ATTENTION SENIOR Parents: Be sure to purchase your student's Cap and Gown for graduation. Contact the office for additional information. We had our first Graduation Meeting and am looking forward to providing students with the best Graduation experience. Parents, please take a moment to complete a parent survey and let us know your thoughts about the celebratoin.
PTA Round Up
Hello Maverick Families,
Your PTA funds were hard at work again this week as we hosted our first fieldtrip of the year for our 4th - 6th graders as they got to take a Walkthrough California. We will also be hosting a pizza luncheon during finals week next week for our high schoolers.
TC Spirit Wear is on sale! Visit the website https://www.tustinconnectpta.com/spirit-wear to get yours today! We have them in stock just purchase them and pick them up! You can order online via our website and show your receipt to the office, or you can bring cash or check to the office made out to PTA.
- T-shirt $10
- Dri-fit $15
- Jammie Pants $30
If you are interested in getting involved, we'd love the help! Please contact the office and we can connect you to our PTA. You can also reach out to our PTA President, Ziggy McBride via email at ziggy.mcbride@gmail.com.
Counselor Corner: Resources and link to workshops and more!!!
Check out the recording of this Month's Principal/Counselor Coffee from Wednesday, February 7th. We covered student credits and high school graduation requirements as well as a Q and A opportunity for families as well. You can view the meeting in case you missed it using this link.
Mrs. Wijnhamer will be with us up until spring break March 15. She will then be on leave until May 28th in time to be a part of graduation. Mrs. Harding will be working with us while Mrs. W is out. She's awesome and we know you'll love her!
Check out Mrs. Wijnhamer's Monthly Counselor Newsletter.
Our Counselor and Mental Health team have a great website with lots of resources to check out.
Free Online Tutoring Available for K-12 Students
Brainfuse HelpNow is an on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning platform available for all ages and levels. Last week, it was announced that every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7 through a new initiative offering homework help in every K-12 subject and skill-building resources for K-12 and adult learners.
Real-time homework assistance can now be accessed 24/7 here and on the websites of any of the 1,130 local public libraries around the state – click on the “HelpNow” link to reach a one-on-one tutor. The pilot program led by the State Library offers assistance in Math, Language Arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. There’s no age limit to who can use the service. Adult learners can also access writing assistance, citizenship resources and other tools.
SORA Virtual Texts Collections
TUSD Resource Sora Summer Read
Sora Sweet Reads in an annual summer reading program designed for schools to encourage students to keep reading all year long. "Check out" the free collection of simultaneous use juvenile and young adult ebooks (and select audiobooks).
Login to Sora to access these and many any other great ebooks and audiobooks all summer long through Clever, TUSD Student Portal or soraapp.com using your TUSD Google login and password.
Student Request - SORA books – Here is a link to a Google Doc to send suggestions and recommendations for new books for our collections!!
Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!
Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!
March 11: Special Finals Week High School Visit from a furry friend @ 11 am compliments of our Hope Squad Club
March 14: 8th grade HS Orientation for TC Students to TC High School
March 15: 8th grade HS Orientation at CT Middle School
March 15: 3rd Quarter Ends
March 16-25: Spring Break (students return Tuesday, March 26)
March 27: March Maverick Hangout K-8 campus
March 29: Student Enrollment Survey Due (1 per student)
April 9: Spring Pathways to Succes for 6-12 Students and Families Eng Spanish
April 12: Art and Essay Contest - Last day to apply and win $$$.
April 22-May 2: CAASP Testing 3-8 grades
Our Mission
Email: efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us
Website: www.tustinconnect.org
Location: (K-8) 14741 North B Street; (9-12) 1151 San Juan Street
Phone: (714) 430-2052
Twitter: @tustinconnect