Volume 5 Issue 26
We finally got some sunshine and had an awesome BBQ on Tuesday and Maverick Hangout on Wednesday. So fun for our students and staff to have time to connect and hangout in a relaxed environment. We also had Read Across America this week with Harold Sullins, TUSD CFO, in attendance. Super fun stuff!
This week's background features pictures from Read Across America, the HS BBQ and grillmaster Mr. David, along with a picture from our Maverick Hangout.
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...
For those of you that may not be aware, Tustin Unified School District is supported by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. The Foundation provides supplemental funds for all schools and hosts a variety of programs including Celebration of Schools, Principal and Teacher Grants, Teacher of the Year Celebration, Robotics Program and Tournaments, After School Sports, and student scholarships, along with my favorite, Tustin Summer Academy. For those interested, the Summer Academy registration opened on March 1st and classes are filling up fast. You can enroll at www.tpsf.net/summer. There are scholarships available for those in need. Please contact me directly at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us. Additionally, there are internships for any incoming 9th grader and above. We currently have a number of Tustin Connect High School Students that serve as interns currently. If your rising or current high schooler are interested, it looks great on their transcript and is an awesome experience. Plus, they'll get to see me as I'm the director of the program. For more information and the opportunity to apply, use this link. Lastly, if you are interested in supporting the Foundation, you can join the receptoin for the golf tournament or bid at the online auction using the information below.
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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4th-6th Graders: Walkthrough California 3/6: Reminder that on March 6th students will be working together to participate in an interactive presentation about the history of California. Each student has been assigned a part and has 1 or 2 vocabulary words to memorize for the event. Please help them practice before the big day! Students are welcome and encouraged to dress up for the presentation in time period clothing (miners, 1800s, etc.) or any California-related costumes. Thank you, PTA, for sponsoring this awesome experience!
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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Art and Essay Contest-Win $$$$$: There is a brand new museum being built in Irvine that will be dedicated to all of those who support/supported Marine Aviation. Our area is rich in history, involving the Blimp Hangars in the District and El Toro Airbase – which is now the Great Park. The group leading this effort is called the Flying Leathernecks. They are sponsoring both an art contest and essay contest with cash prizes involved. Please check out the Art and Essay flyers for more information about the contests. Deadline is April 12 or the first 300 submissions.
HS Orientation for 8th Graders: It's time to start planning for high school. For those students attending Tustin Connect HS, Orientation will be in their classroom on Thursday, March 14th. For students attending one of our other TUSD high schools, orientation for students only is scheduled for Friday, March 15th from 8:20-9:30 AM at Columbus Tustin Middle School. Students will meet Mrs. W and attend the HS orientation meeting for the school they will be attending in the fall. Following the meeting, there will be a follow-up registration day on April 5th from 8-10 AM. **Parents, please visit the HS website for information about 8th-grade parent information nights for you to learn more about your child's HS.
8th grade
- THURS. 4/18 In-Person Testing 8:30-12:30 (SCIENCE)
- TUES. 4/23 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM (ELA)
- THURS. 4/25 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM (ELA)
- TUES. 4/30 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM (MATH)
- THURS. 5/2 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM (MATH)
7th grade
- MON. 4/22 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM
- WED. 4/24 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM
- MON. 4/29 In-Person Testing 9-11 AM
- WED. 5/1 In-Person Testing 9-12 PM
👍 High School Information 👍
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Quarter 4 Schedule: As we prepare for Quarter 4, we wanted to share the expected schedule with you all. It helps for planning as we know. Here's a link to the schedule.
Art and Essay Contest-Win $$$$$: 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 are also having a senior parent volunteer meeting Friday, May 8th at 9 am to discuss activities for our seniors. Please consider joining us for this special opportunity to make our senior celebration memorable for them.
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Interested in augmenting your college application? Consider taking advantage of this great opportunity for all current juniors to gain real-world, industry based experience through in-person, hybrid, or virtual internships. Check out the flyer to learn more about this great summer opportunity to earn credits and amazing experience.
Scholarships from Tustin Public Schools Foundation: March 1st is the deadline to apply for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation sixteen scholarships, and all applications may be found online with this link.
The deadline for all applications for scholarships is March 1, 2024.
PTA Round Up
Hello Maverick Families,
A big thank you to Mr. David for cooking at the BBQ and Mrs. Griego and all the staff for helping out. It was also another great Maverick Hangout with a popcorn theme and the chance to use the popcorn maker compliments of your support and the PTA funds you so graciously donate. We are happy to be able to sponsor these fun events.
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 6: 4-6th Grade Walkthrough California Field Trip
March 11: Special Finals Week High School Visit from a furry friend
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
April 9: Spring Pathways to Succes for 6-12 Students and Families Eng Spanish
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