IVA @ San Joaquin
Weekly Update for Jan. 10, 2022
School Wide Updates
Important Dates
High School Bell Schedules
Bell Schedule for January 10-14
Bell Schedule for January 17-21
Middle School Bell Schedules
Materials Return- On Friday January 14th between 9am-4pm we will be collecting materials (textbooks & Chromebooks) at Creekside Education Center. This will be an opportunity to return any materials you have checked out for the Fall semester that you will no longer be using for the Spring semester. If you are transferring back to your home site, then we will need all materials you have checked out from IVA. If you have any questions please contact christeel@iusd.org
IUSD Annual Survey- The survey will help Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) understand the extent to which the district provides a high-quality education in a safe and secure environment. The Annual Survey is an important tool that assists the district in making financial decisions. These include support for student learning, access to resources, and creating a more positive learning environment. Your responses in this survey help determine actions in our district Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and in the school site Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). All responses to this survey are anonymous and will be kept strictly confidential. Please be as open and honest as possible. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Click HERE to begin survey.
San Joaquin PTSA- Click HERE for the monthly newsletter.
Spotlight on IVA- Check out this great article on a former IVA student who is making a difference in the community with knowledge from one her IVA courses!
Speak Up, We Care Winter Edition: Please scroll through this Finding Joy in Connection issue of our Speak Up, We Care newsletter to explore resources, connect with your children and loved ones, and engage in a fun #IUSDCaresChallenge through December. Happy Holidays!
IUSD College and Career Fair will be held virtually on Thursday, February 17, from 5-8pm. Click HERE for more information.
FOR Families provides free information and short-term support to individuals, couples, and families living in Irvine who need assistance identifying and accessing needed services and resources. More information can be found here
IUSD Nutrition Services- We ask that all meals be pre-ordered in order to eliminate waste. Please complete and submit the form at the link below by 5:00 PM this Friday for pick up next Tuesday morning to ensure that we have a meal ready for your student(s). If you will not be picking up meals for your students, there is no need to complete a form.
https://forms.gle/jgsQG3iisrEKu3Z98
Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents/guardians throughout the school year. Our goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education. IPEP offers a variety of workshops focused on topics important to parents/guardians of IUSD students. Experienced instructors and district-level representatives facilitate the interactive workshops, engaging participants in conversations and hands-on activities. Get more information and register on our webpage: www.iusd.org/ipep
Community Resources
IUSD Parent and Family Engagement Resources
Operation School Bell- Click HERE
Care Solace- Click HERE
Additional resources:
IVA Website Click HERE
Program of Study Click HERE
Canvas Student Login Guide Click HERE
Canvas Parent Observer Guide Click HERE
Speak Up, We Care Click HERE
Irvine Family Resource Center Click HERE
Paper (Free Online Tutoring) Click HERE
High School Updates
Important Dates
Bell Schedule for January 10-14
Bell Schedule for January 17-21
PSAT/PACT Score Back Night- Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 8/9 or PreACT in October are invited to attend.Learn about your test results and how they can assist you with college and career readiness. Click HERE to register for the event.
Questions about the FAFSA? Join us every Friday before school to get help with your application. Click HERE for more information and the zoom link.
For all IVA Juniors and Seniors:
IUSD High School Student Advocacy trip to Sacramento on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Deadline to apply: Friday, January 14, 2022 at 4 pm.
One student will be chosen to represent IVA High School in Sacramento. Please see the application for more information here.
Cash For College Webinar-Worried you can’t afford college, university, or vocational school? California is offering thousands of dollars in financial aid to eligible students. Sign up for a FREE Cash for College webinar and learn how to apply.
You’ll learn everything you need to know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). You can sign up for a webinar here: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college
Community Service- Looking to volunteer in the community? Click HERE for upcoming opportunities and if you would like to submit hours for recognition please click HERE for more information and to access the form.
To Request An Official Transcript from San Joaquin High School-
Log on to www.parchment.com Follow the instructions to request an official transcript. You DO NOT need to know your student ID number. (You may type any four numbers in that space). Please be sure to carefully enter your name, date of birth, and year of graduation. If you did not graduate from San Joaquin High School, please enter the year you would have graduated had you stayed. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Resendez at Creekside Education Center at (949) 936-7407.
CA PTA Senior Scholarships- Due Feb. 1, 2022
$1000 Volunteer Service Scholarship- This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
$500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in a medical field.
Applications, reference forms and all supporting documents must be received in the California State PT office by February 1, 2022. All applicants are notified of their status in March. Scholarship winners receive a letter of congratulations and recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check. Download the application for a complete list of requirements.
Scholarships: https://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/
IUCPTA Senior Scholarship Due April 22, 2022
IUCPTA is pleased to offer one (1) $500 Scholarship for each of the 7 Irvine High Schools. The scholarship will go to graduating seniors and will be used towards continued education after graduation. Recipients must attend an accredited college/university, community college, trade or technical school within the first year following high school graduation. Qualifications: This scholarship recognizes students who are PTSA members and whom have performed service activities inside and outside of school.
Applicant must:
- Be a current student in good standing at one of the IUSD High Schools
- Be a current PTSA member and attach a legible copy of applicant's current PTSA card or proof of membership for current school year
- Submit this scholarship application to be received no later than April 22, 2022. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE.
Selection Process:
All application forms will be reviewed by a selected group which may include 1 Principal/Administrator, 1 teacher/PTSA Executive Board member, and members of IUCPTA Executive Board. The recipients will be notified via email by May 13, 2002. To apply https://forms.gle/AfLW1zEg2W2uTaaw7
Financial Aid Information- IUSD' s Financial Aid night was recorded and available HERE for you to view.
College and Career Information
Next week's IVC Events for IVA
IVC Application and General Information Support
Monday-Friday
Mornings 8:10-8:30AM
Afternoons: 3:55-4:15PM
Email Kaylaramirez@iusd.org for more information
Counselor Office Hours
Nancy Nguyen- Last Names A - O
Every day (Monday - Friday)
8 - 8:30 am
Sam Lane- Last Names P-SH
Wednesday and Thursday
8 - 8:30 am
Lauren Yadon- Last Names Si - Z
Wednesday and Friday
8 - 8:30 am
Middle School Updates
Important Dates
School Counselor Office Hours for Students:
Every day (Monday- Friday)
12.45pm-1.30pm
Winter Bowl Registration Now Open
The Tournament of Champions is back! The purpose of these tournaments is to promote school spirit and unite the community through district-wide sports tournaments for elementary and middle school students. The series kicks off with the Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, January 29, 2022, hosted by SoCal Elite Sports, in partnership with Matt Leinart Flag football. Registration for tryouts is now open! For more info and to register, visit https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/winter-bowl/.
Paper Tutoring: Paper Tutoring is a free resource, giving your student 24/7 access to chat with tutors for live help and assignment support. Paper helps parents and guardians avoid the cost, time, and stress of having to relearn trigonometry and Shakespeare or hire a private tutor to help their child with classwork. Paper can provide support with homework help, writing feedback (i.e. editing essays), and study support. Help is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and French.
Students can access Paper Tutoring directly from their class Canvas Page.
Informational video on Paper Tutoring: Paper for Parents & Guardians
Paper Website: Unlimited Tutoring, Anywhere & Anytime
Looking for social opportunities for students?
Let’s Do Lunch
Does your student want to meet up with friends at lunch? Do they need help with an assignment or need to work on a group project? Or do they just want to meet new people? Let’s Do Lunch! We open a Zoom during lunchtime every Tuesday-Friday to allow students to meet up with friends and classmates at lunch. They can stay in the main room to chat or get help on an assignment. Or they can move to a Breakout room with friends or other students with common interests. We’d love for them to bring their lunch and stop in to check it out!
City of Irvine- Middle School Programs
Middle School Program (MSP): MSP provides a variety of lunch time, after school programs, individual recreation classes and community service programs. MSP is developed in part with student input and provides students opportunities to participate in exciting and creative activities. Students may participate in programs, activities, classes and camps with their neighborhood middle school. www.yourirvine.org/
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Search "MSP" in filter box at this link: www.yourirvine.org/
City of Irvine Middle School Program Video
FOR Families provides free information and short-term support to individuals, couples, and families living in Irvine who need assistance identifying and accessing needed services and resources. More information can be found here