Volume 3 Issue 27
Principal's Message...
It's time for us to make sure we confirm your intentions for the 2022/23 school year. As we approach Spring Break next Friday, it marks the home stretch and we need your help in two areas.
1) Plans for next year (clink link to let us know your plans for 22/23)
2) Reflection on this year and the future of Tustin Connect
Your feedback plays a critical role in both of these areas. Please take a few minutes to provide plans for next year. We appreciate the feedback as it's critical to ensure you are enrolled in the correct school for 2022/23. Also, as mentioned last week, we would love your feedback as we create/revisit our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes(SLOs) that reflect prerequisite skills every student will leave Tustin Connect with.
Please take a couple of minutes and complete the linked survey. It is a critical driving force as we continue to grow and improve our programs.
Lastly, the TUSD is requesting your feedback for the annual LCAP Survey. Please take a moment to complete it to ensure TC's community has a voice.
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.
Mr. Fineberg
Elementary Information
Summer Plans?: Enrollment opened March 1st and a number of classes for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation's 11th annual Summer Academy are already filled. Mr. Fineberg serves as the director of the program which offers over 50 different options for enrichment from cooking and STEAM classes to junior scientists and more. It's awesome. Check out the flyer below or visit the website at www.tpsf.net/summer.
Middle School Information
8th Grade Parents: Ms. Paulson will be sharing information shortly with you regarding upcoming meetings for students to learn more about the options for high school courses whether your student is continuing at TC or heading to one of TUSD's comprehensive high schools. Also, be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Paulson and Parent Promotion Chair, Ms. Higgins regarding the upcoming promotion plans and how you can get involved.
Snack Stash: Special thanks to our 6th-grade parents for their generous donations to our snack stash! It's not too late, if you'd like to send some pre-packaged snacks to your middle school classrooms, the students love the snacks.
High School Information
Disney Grad Nite: That's right, TC has its own Disney Grad Nite this year thanks to our awesome parents. Please be sure to buy your ticket by next Friday, March 11th via the PTA website. You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity.
Summer School: As mentioned last week, TCHS students will be attending summer school at their home high school. For students out of district, Tustin High School will be the designated location. Tustin Unified Summer school will only be for Validation/Course Remediation.
For students interested in course advancement students will be able to attend PCHS. Students will be asked to meet with Mr. Moreno or other TC staff member prior to completing the summer school applications. Once the meeting occurs, students will return the applications to Mr. Moreno.
The deadline is April 1st. Interested students can also make an appointment with Mr. Moreno by calling the office (714) 430-2052 or via email at gmorenoomana@tusitn.k12.ca.us.
PTA's Weekly Rundown!
Hello Maverick Families,
March 5, 2022
PTA Meeting next week: Next Wednesday the 9th we’ll meet at 7 to discuss plans for the remainder of the year and the nominating committee will present its report. We hope to see you there and here’s the link.
DEADLINE for GRAD-NITE TICKETS is March 11! Purchase on the PTA website. Tustinconnectpta.com
Grad-Nite at Disney’s California Adventure – Your class parents have organized Grad-Nite at the happiest place on earth. The date is May 14 from 10pm to 2am. The cost is $119, and that includes admission the California Adventure park all day. Grad-Nite is held at California Adventure park. If you have an annual pass you will still need a ticket for this event. Please go to tustinconnectpta.com to purchase tickets.
We continue to support in class needs as well as student activities. For a complete list of budgeted items please contact Janice Park-Kim at janiceparkdds@hotmail.com
Please check out the PTA website at tustinconnectpta.com for all pertinent PTA happenings and information.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Your PTA
SORA Virtual Texts Collections
Next week begins Women's History Month! Check out THIS SORA Spotlight resource for ebooks that highlight the achievements and contributions of women In history.
SORA is a virtual library resource for all students that house thousands of ebooks that students can access anytime through the link in Clever.
Student Request - SORA books – Here is a link to the Google Doc that I would LOVE for you to send to your students so that we could get some suggestions and recommendations from them!!
Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!
March 5: Lions Club Vision Screening starting at 8 am (flyer)
March 11: TUSD LCAP Survey Due
March 14-18: Spring Break - No School
March 30: Tustin Connect Parent/Caregiver Training | Familial Support University “FSU”: “Developing a Growth Mindset” Zoom 6-7 pm CLICK HERE for flyer / Register to attend here: https://forms.gle/CUwMpW1smX6VRaVq7
April 18-22: First week of state CAASPP Testing (more details to follow)
Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!
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