3 - New Learning Link opening at Linda Vista TTh from 8:30-11:00
3 - Parent Information Meeting for Preschool and TK Enrollment for 2025-26 from 5-6pm
8 - Tree Lighting family event in the Orange Circle (3:30-7:00pm)
9 - Parent Information Meeting for Preschool and TK Enrollment for 2025-26 from 9-10am
23 through January 1 - Child Development Center closed
23 through January 10 - Winter Break for CSPP Preschools, Learning Link and all OUSD school sites
Orange Public Library Events
3 - Visit with Santa & even take pics! 6:00-7:30
4,11,18 - Lego Play time ages 3-12 from 3:30-4:30 at Taft Branch
10 - Family Bilingual Storytime 6:30-7:30
16 - Cookies & Crafts with Cops ages Newborn -12 from 10:30-11:30
18 - Free eye exams ages 3-12 from 9:00-4:00 at Taft Branch
Main Orange branch located at 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange
Taft branch located at 740 E. Taft Ave., Orange
El Modena branch located at 380 S. Hewes St., Orange
Parent Information Meetings for Preschool and TK Enrollment for 2025-26
It's time to think about next school year!
Join us to learn all you need to know to get your 3 or 4 year old enrolled and registered for Preschool or TK for next school year. Registration begins January 15th!
We are offering two information meetings to families to choose from:
- December 3 from 5:00-6:00 in the OUSD board rooms
- December 9 from 9:00-10:00 in the OUSD board rooms
CLICK HERE to link to the flyer for more information
Community Schools Corner
14 OUSD schools are part of the Community Schools Grant.
They are:
- California, Cambridge, Esplanade, Fairhaven, Handy, Jordan, Lampson, Palmyra, Prospect, Sycamore, Taft & West Orange Elementary Schools
- Portola and Yorba Middle Schools.
Check out these great events happening at our Community Schools:
9 - Holiday Food Box distribution @ Handy Elementary, room 63 @ 12:00-2:00
11 - Free Farmer's Market @ Cambridge Elementary @ 9:00-10:00am
12 - Be a Friend, Not a Bully Presentation @ Cambridge Elementary @ 8:15 in room T5
18 - Parent Workshop on Online Safety @ Yorba MS @ 9:00am
19 - Second Harvest Food Bank distribution @ California Elementary @ 10:45-11:45
21 - Winter food drive at Portola Middle School @ 9:00am
Is your child 3 or 4 and not currently enrolled in preschool or TK?
Give them a boost on their Educational path!
Check out our different preschool options in OUSD:
- Part day free preschool programs located at 12 different elementary schools. All sites have openings for 3 or 4 year old students.
- Full day (fee based) preschool at the OUSD Child Development Center at 2345 E. Palmyra Ave.
Call (714) 628-5577 for more information about either of our programs, or CLICK HERE to go to our Early Learning Website.
New OUSD Learning Link location opening!!
We are so excited to offer a new Learning Link location at Linda Vista Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:00 starting December 3rd.
Learning Link is a Caregiver and Me program open to anyone and the child they care for that is 0-4 years old. Ms. Reyna will be there with activities and stories that are engaging and great opportunities for your child to learn through play! Learning Link sessions are great opportunities for kids to learn to socialize, practice communication skills, and learn through developmentally appropriate play. It is also a great opportunity for Caregivers (moms, dads, grandparents, nannies, etc.) to build a community together.
CLICK HERE for our updated Learning Link flyer with all locations throughout OUSD.
November Parent Engagement Workshop Resources (In case you missed it!)
We had an amazing turnout at our Parent Engagement Workshop on 11/20. Many parents who could not attend asked for a recording.
CLICK HERE for a recording of the "Managing Big Emotions" presentation
CLICK HERE for the Bright Life Kids FREE parent coaching program flyer in English
CLICK HERE for the Bright Life Kids FREE parent coaching program flyer in Spanish
LCAP Survey
Please take a few moments to complete the OUSD LCAP survey. This annual survey provides us with important feedback from the community on priorities and areas in need of improvement.
CLICK HERE to get started!
Interested in Volunteering in your child's classroom?
Being able to volunteer in your child's classroom (even just one time) is a great way to be involved in their early education and get to know the school.
- If your child attends a CSPP preschool, contact Nancy or Monica at (714) 628-5577 to get information on what you need to volunteer.
- If your child attends the CDC, please contact their teacher if you would like to volunteer.
- If your child attends TK or Kindergarten, please contact your school office to see what steps you need to take to be an approved volunteer.
