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Volume 1, Issue 24

You'll be ready to soar after reading Issue 24. This week's picture comes from our middle school class as they finish up their day, they found some time to pose for our background photo of the week. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us or via phone at (714) 430-2052.

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Enrollment and School Placement Survey

Survey This survey is to identify your intentions for your student's enrollment and placement for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have multiple students at Tustin Connect, please fill out the form for each student.

Physical Fitness Test

Dear Parent or Guardian,


Each year, students in grades five, seven, and nine participate in the California Physical Fitness Test, also called the PFT. California has chosen the FITNESSGRAM® as the annual physical fitness test for students in California public schools. The PFT results provide one measure that students and their families can use, along with other information, to monitor overall fitness. Schools may also use these results for the purpose of evaluating their physical education program.

To learn more about the PFT, go to the California Department of Education Parent Guides to Understanding Web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/pftpgtu.pdf


Our students will start testing in March. If you have any questions about your child’s participation in the PFT, the FITNESSGRAM®, or the test results, please contact Erick Fineberg at (714) 430-2052.

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Congratulations to Sophia Koo

In case you missed it, Sophia recently competed in the internationally recognized Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition in Los Angeles. In a pool of over 100 dancers, Sophia received 2nd place in the classical division and 3rd place in the contemporary division. We are so proud of her!

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Congratulations to Jacob " The Bull" Brown

Jacob recently competed in Substars Championships where he won gold! He's also an IBJJF Nogi Worlds Champion. He's been training since 2009 in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are so proud of the hard work and tremendous success he's earned.

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Upcoming Important Dates

End of Quarter High School: March 12th @ 3pm is the deadline for finals and all work for Quarter 3


Spring Break--Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20


CAASPP Testing -

HS 11th Gr April 6-10, 12th Gr April 9, Make-up April 14-16

ES/MS 3-8 Gr April 21, April 27-5/1, Make-up May 4-8

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Counselor Corner w/ Mrs. Erickson

Check out this week's article for students on helping to cope with stress.


Teens Coping with Stress (For Students Directly)

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Reminder: Countdown to Measure N Vote

Voting Time is almost here. Be sure to take some time to read about Measure N and vote this Tuesday, March 3. Measure N is a general obligation bond to improve school buildings inside the School Facilities Improvement District (SFID 20-1) that includes all of the oldest schools in the District. The SFID excludes all neighborhoods that are paying Mello-Roos fees that built the schools in Tustin Ranch, West Irvine, Northpark, Orchard Hills and Tustin Legacy.


Information about Bond Measure N can be found on the TUSD Website’s home page at www.tustin.k12.ca.us.

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Reminder High School Students Utilize Grade Slam

Please remember to take advantage of Grade Slam for your academic courses including prior submission for all of your essays as well as support with English, Math and Science classes. It's an incredible resource. Be sure to use it! For your convenience, we've included a parent and student handout as well.

Great Summer Intern Opportunity

For the past 8 years, the Tustin Public Schools Foundation has run a Summer Academy at Orchard Hills for the TUSD students and neighboring communities. It's an incredible opportunity for students to participate in high-interest classes taught by TUSD's finest teachers. It's an incredible program and our own Mr. David will be joining us this summer. Additionally, this is Mr. Fineberg's baby as he started the academy and continues to run it. For more information, check out the website at www.tpsf.net/summeracademy. Registration opens March 1st, but applications for interns (High School and College-age students) are available now!
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Our Mission

To provide students a flexible, yet rigorous, alternative education solution within a caring community that cultivates success, resilience, and advocacy for themselves and others

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