Tustin High School News
Week of March 11, 2024
CELEBRATIONS
THS Wraps Up Successful WASC Visit!
This week, our WASC visiting committee spent time in classrooms and focus groups with students, staff and parents to learn about Tustin HS in the areas of organization, curriculum, learning & teaching, assessment & accountability, and school culture & support for student personal, social-emotional, and academic growth. The committee was incredibly impressed with the connections within our school community, the multitude of opportunities for students, the quality of instruction, and our beautiful facilities!
The committee asked every group they met with what the ONE WORD each member would use to describe Tustin High. Below is the result. It speaks volumes about our school and what we value. Tustin is an AWESOME school. Our STAFF are an amazing team. And our STUDENTS feel seen and appreciate everyone's care and hard work. As a distinguished school, we are poised and ready to raise the bar and continue to support all of our learners. Go Tillers!
Coach Bossenmeyer Named CIF Athletic Director of the Year!
Congratulations to Coach Ringo Bossenmeyer for being selected as a Southern Section Athletic Director of the Year representing Orange County for 2023-24! This award is presented to an outstanding Athletic Administrator for exemplary service to their school and section.
Coach Bossenmeyer has been a teacher and coach for 33 years, 24 of which have been at THS. He currently teaches Strength & Conditioning, coaches Boys Basketball and serves as PE Department Chair and Boys Athletic Director. Coach Boss has also coached at the collegiate level at Chapman University and CSUF. In his free time, Coach Bossenmeyer enjoys reading, trail-running and talking about coaching/motivation with other coaches. He is inspired daily by our students and passionate about their personal development into young adults. Coach Boss is well respected and beloved by both students and staff. We are proud and honored to call you a Tiller!
Every Student Succeeding
On Friday, March 9, Manal Hindawi represented Tustin Unified at the Orange County Every Student Succeeding Awards. This award, sponsored by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), honors students who have overcome tremendous obstacles to reach their goals of academic excellence. Manal was nominated and selected as Tustin High's honoree in November, and was chosen to represent our entire district at the ACSA's Region 17 award ceremony! Congrats, Manal! We are proud of your resilience and strength!
Marine Corps Scholarship
Congratulations to Senior Cassius McNeil for being awarded a $180,000 ROTC scholarship from the Marine Corps! Cassius has been involved with AVID and Basketball during at Tustin High and is interested in pursuing Aviation or Engineering as a career. Best wishes to Cassius!
Kiwanis Young Man of the Month
Congratulations to Julian Dominguez, our Kiwanis Young Man of the Month, who was honored at a recent Tustin Kiwanis Club Meeting. Julian has been part of the T-Tech during his time at THS and was a Boeing intern last summer. He will be attending Stanford University on a full scholarship this Fall to study Engineering!
MUN Visits Nor Cal Colleges
This past weekend, 19 of our Tustin Model United Nations students went on a college tour in northern California, visiting five campuses: UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Cruz, Stanford University, and UC Berkeley. Campus tours were led by our own THSMUN alumni who are all currently attending their respective schools. They shared with our students how MUN prepared them for life as a college student, citing how their speaking skills have helped them in interviews and practice in research has made writing papers a breeze. Our alumni also shared how the MUN program helped them grow as individuals, exposing them to a world beyond the classroom, and influenced the direction of their career paths.
MUN students walked campus grounds and toured facilities, taking in the unique environment each school has to offer. UC Santa Barbara’s campus is on the coast with direct beach access, UC Santa Cruz is situated among the redwood forests and former ranch lands with a view of the ocean, while UC Berkeley has the busy urban feel of the Bay Area. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has engineering and business major opportunities that piqued many of our student’s interests, while Stanford University had a rich history that intrigued all.
Students appreciated learning about the academic opportunities and student culture each school offered. The group then wrapped up the trip with a ferry to Alcatraz island, visited Pier 39 at the Fisherman’s Wharf, making a stop in Solvang before heading back to Tustin High School.
UC Berkeley's Sather Gate
UCSC's Redwood Forest
Stanford's Hoover Tower
Ramadan Mubarak!
Tonight marks the beginning of Ramadan for billions of Muslims around the world. It is a time for Muslims to focus on fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During Ramadan, many Muslims fast (abstain from food and drink) from dawn to sunset. To all Tiller families who observe Ramadan, we say Ramadan Mubarak, or have a blessed Ramadan!
TILLER NEWS TODAY - March 5, 2024
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES - WEEK OF MARCH 11-15, 2024
Monday 3/11
- JV Baseball vs Foothill-3:15pm
- Boy's Basketball Banquet-Cafeteria-6:00pm
Tuesday 3/12
- 2:30-4:00 PM FAFSA workshop (Room 806)
- Boys Var Tennis vs Orange-3:15pm
- Boys Volleyball vs Valencia FR/JV-3:15pm, Var 4:30pm
- Softball vs Saddleback-3:15pm
- Swim @ Pacifica-3:15pm
- Var Boy's Golf vs Kennedy @ Old Navy Golf Course-3:15pm
Wednesday 3/13 - LATE START WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
- Parenting Workshop on Sibling Relationships @ 9-10:30 am (Rm 805)
- Speech Auditions for Reflections/Graduation
- Band/Orchestra Band Festival @ BHS
- Perfect Attendance for February-Extended Snack-THS Plaza
- JV Baseball @ Cypress-3:15pm
- Var Baseball vs Cypress-3:15pm (Game of the Week)
- Choir "Music of the Night" Broadway Review-Little Theater-7:00pm
Thursday 3/14
- 2:30-4:00 PM FAFSA Workshop (Room 806)
- Lunch activity during lunchtime
- Boys Var Tennis vs Pacifica-3:15pm
- Boys Volleyball @ Kennedy- FR/JV-3:15pm, Var 4:30pm
- Girls Lacrosse @ Mission Viejo-4:00pm
- Track @ Crean Lutheran-3:15
- Spring Showcase/8th Grade Parent Night-6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday 3/15 - MINIMUM DAY BELL SCHEDULE
- End of 3rd quarter
- Boys Var Tennis vs Valencia-3:15pm
- Girls Lacrosse vs Valencia-4:00pm
- JV Baseball vs Cypress-3:15pm
- Softball vs Los Amigos-3:15pm
- Var Baseball @ Cypress-3:15pm
- Drumline Competition @ Woodbridge HS (THS performs at 12:13pm)
- JV Baseball @ Ramona-11:00am
- Kennedy Varsity VB Tournament @ Kennedy HS-Var only-8:00am
- Portola JV VB Tournament @ Portola-8:00am
- Track to Triton Invitational at San Clemente HS-9:00am
Daylight Savings Begins!
Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time! If you haven't already adjusted your clocks forward by one hour this morning, please remember to do so now.
LATE START BELL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Minimum Day Bell Schedule for Friday, March 15
Tustin High 8th Grade Parent Night & Showcase
Everyone is invited to this year's THS Open House and Showcase!
Thursday, March 14th from 6:00-8:00 PM
EVENT SCHEDULE
- Food available for purchase: 5:00 - 8:00 PM (Plaza)
- Athletics Open House: 6:00 - 7:00 PM (Old Gym)
- THS Programs Open House: 6:00 - 7:00 PM (Pavillion)
- Welcome Message: Principal, Dr. Heather Bojorquez 7:00 PM (Plaza)
- Student Performances & THS Learning Showcase: 7:00-8:00 PM (Plaza, Stage, Library, and nearby classrooms)
- Tour our Community Center and brand new Student Support Center: 7:00-8:00 PM (Rooms 805 & 801)
***Clear 1 Hour of detention for EVERY current teacher you visit. Sign-in required. Earn an extra hour if you bring a parent/guardian.***
LEARNING SHOWCASE ACTIVITIES
- Make slime with your Chemistry teachers
- Play and win prizes in a French and Spanish trivia game
- Challenge your history teachers in history trivia
- View amazing student created artwork in the library
- See and celebrate our talented student performers from Cheer, Jazz band, Drama, & Choir
- Check out our top notch weight room
- Snap and celebrate Tiller authors in a poetry reading
All current and FUTURE Tillers are invited!
Game of the Week-Wednesday, 3/13
Choir Presents Music of the Night
This upcoming week, Tustin High School Choir will performing their Broadway Revue, "Music of the Night", in the Little Theater, Wednesday March 13 at 7pm. Enjoy songs from musicals such as Hamilton, Evan Hansen, Barbie , Mama Mia, and more!
Tennis Fundraiser
Boys Tennis is holding a fundraiser from now through April 30. Please check out the Boys Tennis Fundraising Page, or see flier below for info!
COUNSELING
Tutoring Opportunities
Tutoring is available on select days and times throughout the week for students who need assistance with completing assignments understanding class materials, or studying for exams. Visit the Community Center in Room 805 during the following days and times to get help from our student teachers or National Honor Society peer tutors!
- Monday-Friday during Lunch on (Math only on Mondays)
- After School on Wednesdays in March (3/13 and 3/27)
- Mondays during Per 5 & 6
Please check out our Homework Resource flyer as well!
Dual Enrollment Workshops
Seniors
Financial Aid Workshops - March 12 & 14
IVC Financial Aid Counselor will provide hands-on support for you on your FAFSA or DREAM application two more times on March 12th and March 14th from 2:30 - 4:00 PM in room 806. Come to the counseling office for more information!
Please be sure to bring your:
- Parent & Student FSA ID
- Social Security number (if applicable)
- 2022 W-2
- Green Resident Card (if not a U.S. Citizen)
- Fully Charged Laptop
COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFO
March 13 Parent Workshop
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend this Wednesday's parenting workshop on Sibling Relationships & Dynamics from 9-10:30 am in the Community Center (Room 805). This is the first in a series of parenting workshops provided by Phoenix House of California. Please click on the images below for the fliers!
March & April Food Distribution Dates
Please see below for March and April food distribution dates in TUSD schools. As a reminder, the THS Community Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food items for any students, staff or families with need. Please contact Olga Reardon at 714-730-7414 ext. 87159 for additional assistance.
Saddleback Church is offering a food distribution with non-perishable pantry items on Saturday, March 23 from 9-11 am at 1621 Alton Pkwy, Irvine CA 92606. Food will be provided by appointment only. Please call 949-371-6161 or email peacecenteris@saddleback.com in advance. Please see flyers below for details.
FLYING LEATHERNECK 2024 ESSAY CONTEST
HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT
Theme: Which notable American, past or present, inspires you with their honor, courage and /or commitment? Why do you admire that person? How can you emulate their values in your life?
Length: Up to 1000 words (grades 9-12)
Awards: Teachers of winners will receive a stipend of $200. Student winners will receive the following awards:
First Place $300
Second Place $200
Third Place $100
Deadline for Submission: Friday, April 12, 2024
1. A web location has been set up for submitting essays and artwork for the contest: https://www.flyingleathernecks.org
2. Click on the three lines on the top right of the landing page
3. Click on Programs
4. Click on Education Programs “Learn More”
5. Scroll down to the contest that the work is being submitted: Art or Essay
6. Click on “Learn More"
7. Click on "Submit Artwork”
Judging: Knowledge of theme, creativity, originality, and clarity. Students can write about all three values or just one or two of the values in their essays.
Questions: Note to Educators: Participating in the essay contest fulfills the requirements for California Education Mandate 235.5 (a) for character and civic education as well as Common Core requirements.
MARINES IN FLIGHT Student Art Contest 2024
CASH PRIZES!
1st $300.00
2nd $200.00
3rd $100.00
Deadline for Submissions
Friday April 12, 2024 or the first 300 Submissions
1. A web location has been set up for submitting essays and artwork for the contest: https://www.flyingleathernecks.org
2. Click on the three lines on the top right of the landing page
3. Click on Programs
4. Click on Education Programs “Learn More”
5. Scroll down to the contest that the work is being submitted: Art or Essay
6. Click on “Learn More"
7. Click on "Submit Artwork”
Who is Eligible
-All students in grades 6-12 in San Diego & Orange County and all dependents in grades 6-12 of active duty military personnel (all branches) based in the Southwest Region.
-Subject Matter:
All aspects of" Marine Corps Aviation," both past and present.
-Eligibility & Requirement's:
One entry per student. Each entry must be original in concept, design and execution and must not violate US copyright laws. The title and inspiration for your piece must be attached to your artwork.
All entries must be signed by the artist on the front of your artwork. Submit all entries
in jpeg or tif file thru the website at www.flyingleathernecks.org. Finalists will be contacted in May, 2024 and must have a release form signed by a parent or Guardian.
-Two Dimensional Only: no sculptures
-Mediums Accepted: include colored pencils, pastels, charcoal, watercolors, mixed media, oils, acrylics. Oils & Acrylics must be painted on canvas board or canvas paper mounted on a stiff backing such as masonite (No photographic or computer generated art.) Size: All entries must be completed in a 11x14 format
PLEASE NOTE: The highlighted requirements are a must! Your entry may be disqualified if they are not followed.
All winning art will be framed and displayed at the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation Center. For additional information, visit our web site at www.flyingleathernecks.org or call 858-693-1723
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