Tustin High School News

It was a fun Spirit Week at THS as students and staff dressed up on themed days such as Matching Monday, Jersey Day, Crocs, Socks & Birkenstocks, Class Colors and Tiller gear. ASB also put on fun lunch time activities including chalk drawing, DIY slime, giant cup pong, lotería, and birthday celebrations! Check out ASB's Spirit Week highlight reel!

An Evening in Paris was definitely an evening to remember for students at Friday night's Homecoming Dance! Students enjoyed burgers from The Habit food truck, took fun photos and videos on traditional and 360° photo booths, and danced the night away! Catch more photos and videos on our Instagram Reel and Homecoming Photo Folder!

On Friday, THS students and parents visited Irvine Valley College for a campus tour and presentation, followed by a pizza lunch provided by IVC. During the tour, Tillers learned about IVC's majors, programs, and the many resources available to students! This was the first of several college tours that Tillers can join this year, and part of our work as a community school. Many thanks to the Tustin Public Schools Foundation for providing an enrichment grant that covered our bus fees! Click HERE to check out our IVC Instagram Reel! Our next field trip will be to Chapman University on 10/25 from 9-1. Spots are limited so, sign up now!

Recently, the Tustin/Santa Ana Soroptimist celebrated scholars from TUSD high schools for their outstanding academic achievement, outstanding character and impact on their campus and community. Congratulations to September's Young Woman of Achievement, Sabrina Yost! We are grateful for community partners like the Tustin/Santa Ana Soroptimists for their continued support and celebration of our students, staff and programs.

On Late Start Wednesdays, students participate in an advisory period called CCR, or College & Career Readiness. CCR provides time for students to check grades, catch up assignments, learn about school events and participate in lessons about career and college readiness. This week, Seniors participated in a special assembly to learn about this year's events from Senior Class Advisors, Mr. Miguel and Mrs. Sarah Hughes, while Juniors heard from a guest speaker.

Our physics students have been studying bridge design with the intention of designing, building and testing a bridge that will survive rush hour traffic and an earthquake. This week during CCR, they heard from guest speaker, Mr. Wellington Chu of HDR Engineering, to connect classroom learning with real life application. Thank you to our Physics teachers for coordinating this opportunity!

This week, we kicked off our Fall parent workshop series. Parents in "Eating Smart, Being Active" cooking and nutrition class made and enjoyed breakfast parfaits, did an easy workout and made commitments on healthy habits. Last week's Parenting Teens Together workshop was about Cyber Safety. Participants learned about ways to keep teens safe on social media use, how to talk to teens about this topic and other tips and tools! See fliers below if you are interested in participating in this week's workshops.

Please see the Visual And Performing Arts (VAPA) Newsletter on student recognitions, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for students!

Monday - September 30

• Girls Flag Football @ Godinez-4:00pm
• Community Schools Advisory Mtg-3:45pm-Room 805

Tuesday - October 1

• RACC College Fair-@THS Plaza- during lunch
• College Kickoff -@Tustin Library- during Econ/Govt

• Food Distribution-Orange Street Parking Lot-2:45pm
• Girls Tennis @ Santiago HS-3:15pm
• Girls Golf vs Kennedy @ Lakewood-3:45pm
• Girls Var Volleyball @ Calvary Chapel-5:30pm

Wednesday - October 2-Regular Bell Schedule

• Senior Activity to Boomers
• National Custodians Day!
• Girls Flag Football vs Fullerton-7:00pm
• Girls Golf vs Laguna Hills @ Tustin Ranch Golf Course
• Instrumental music Parent Booster mtg-7:00pm-Room 603

Thursday - October 3

• Frosh Football vs Cypress-3:15pm
• Girls Tennis @ Buena Park HS-3:15pm
• Girls Var Volleyball vs Laguna Hills-5:30ppm-Game of the Week
• Nutrition Class-Room 805 5-7:30pm
• Phoenix House Parenting Teens Together class-Room 806-5:30-7:00pm
  

Friday - October 4-TIller Days begin-Columbus Tustin Park

• First Friday School Tour-11:00am-12:00pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball vs La Habra-5:30pm
• Var Football vs Cypress-7:00pm

Saturday - October 5-Tiller Days-Columbus Tustin Park

• Tiller Days Parade-THS Band will perform-Old Town Tustin-10:00am (Parade Route link)
• Tiller Days Carnival-Columbus Tustin Park-(See below for more Tiller Days info)
• Senior Make-up Pictures-8:00am-1:30pm-THS Cafeteria

Students may clear up to 5 hours of detention. Students must check in with Mr. McKinley during the game.

This week's Parenting Teens Together topic is Stress Management, followed by Mental Health Awareness on October 10. We will meet on Thursday, October 3, in our new Tiller Reset Room (Room 801), our calm space for students.

There's still time to join! We are offering a series for parents on cooking and nutrition to learn about:

• Choosing healthy foods
• Saving money on your food budget
• Cooking low-cost recipes
• Keeping your family active

Classes are free of charge and will be held on Thursday nights from 6-7 pm in Room 805 on the following dates: 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5. A free gift is given at each workshop session! Please register in advance by completing the PARENT WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM.

There's still time to sign up for this Friday's campus tour from 11am-12 pm. This is a great opportunity for parents to walk our campus with Principal Dr. Bojorquez and get an inside look at classroom instruction, special programs and even visit your student's classes! Click to RSVP for the October 4 Campus Tour!

Enjoy the yearly Tustin Tiller Days. Please visit and support our THS food booths this weekend.

It’s time to kick off another college application season with our annual senior workshops! The month of October will be busy as counselors will be providing speakers, classroom presentations, and individual student meetings on the college application process.

On October 1, seniors will attend a presentation during Government or Economics class to learn about California's higher education system. Students will hear from representatives from the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), California community college system, and private colleges and universities.

Parents and guardians of seniors are invited to attend! Please sign up below and sign in at the Front Office 10 min prior to your presentation time. Interpretation will be provided during period 1 (8:30-9:28 am) and period 2 (9:34-10:32 am).

Senior Parent RSVP Form

Students and parents of all grade levels are invited to join us on October 25 as we take a self guided tour at Chapman University. Spots are limited and will be first come, first served. Priority will be given to those attending with a parent or guardian.

SIGN UP HERE FOR THE CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOUR

Ready to go to college next year? The CSU is waiting for you and ready to help! Attend a free CSU College Night to get all your questions answered. To register and for more information, visit www.calstate.edu/collegenights.

This event is free and a great opportunity for students and parents to learn about admission requirements, the Cal State Apply application, financial aid and other valuable student resources and programs. Please below for event info:

Southern California
Monday, September 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Westin San Diego Bayview
400 W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Parking: $10

TUSD middle and high school students and parents! Join us for an evening of resources, information, knowledge, and tools to support you as you plan for your future. Held at Foothill High School this year on October 9 from 5-8 pm, Pathways to Success offers resources, information, knowledge, and tools to support and inspire students and families to prepare for a promising future. Choose from sessions focused on college admissions, career trends, skills for the modern workforce and more. Additional details to come including a registration link.

Step 1: Register in Total Registration: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/053570

Step 2: Join AP Classroom in College Board and choose Exam Decision

See flyer below for step-by-step instructions!

Check out this calendar to see which college reps will be on campus this week! Reps are always in the Plaza during Lunch unless otherwise noted in red.

Come walk with us for fitness and fun on Late Start Wednesdays from 8-9 am on the Stadium Track, followed by coffee and snacks in the Community Center. Open to all THS students and parents/caregivers, starting on October 9!

Share your cultural heritage and pride by sponsoring a flag for our Hispanic Heritage Month kermes! For just $25 each, the first three individuals or families who sign up and pay will have their names printed on a beautiful poster of their flag, which will be displayed during Hispanic Heritage Night. See sample poster below.

Please review the options in the Sign Up Genius link and click on the appropriate button to sponsor a Latin American flag of your choice. There are three slots for each Latin American country and each state in Mexico. Please write your name exactly as you would like it to appear on the poster. Payment can be made via cash or check payable to THS ASB at the front office on any school day from 7:30- 4:30. The price to sponsor a flag is $25.00. Families will have until October 9 to complete the payment in the Front Office. Thank you!

Click to Sponsor a Flag!

Sign up today for the biggest fundraiser of the year for TUSD schools! Hosted by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, the Dino Dash is a fun and family friendly event for the Tustin and Southern California community. Participants can walk, run OR bike and $10 of each registration goes directly to a TUSD school of the participant's choice. You can select Tustin High School or a specific teacher/program to receive funds. SIGN UP HERE FOR DINO DASH!

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Counseling Office - ext 87160

College & Career Center - ext 87806

Discipline Office - ext 87155

Community Liaison - ext 87159

Library - ext 87103

Student Store - ext 87104

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