Volume 4 Issue 21
Next week will mark the first full week of school since December 12-16. How fun!! This week's newsletter includes a number of upcoming parent workshops along with some good tidbits for the coming week.
This week's background is our very own Katherine Kim who was featured in this Week's TUSD in Review. If you haven't seen it, check it out. We are so proud of Katherine and not only her tremendous success in the Fencing world but her ability to balance her extracurricular passions and school. Way to go Maverick!
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...
We hope our new Mavericks are settling in and enjoying the benefits that Tustin Connect has to offer. As we turn the page on the calendar I'd like to reiterate the critical role parents play in our students' success. As an independent study program, the bulk of the work students complete is done independently. Students that are successful at TC overwhelmingly have the support of their family via collaboration on a plan for weekly work completion, setting up a quiet place to work, and developing systems of accountability. If you would like to learn more about ways you can support and set up your children for success and/or problem solving potential struggles, please reach out to our counselor (rwijnhamer@tustin.k12.ca.us) visit our counseling website, or talk with your teacher. We will also be hosting a Principal/Counselor Coffee on February 2nd at 9 am at the high school campus.
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
PTA Roundup
Hello Maverick Families
Tomorrow, January 22nd is the last day to order your Pajama Pants. Please visit our website to order your exclusive TC Pajama pants.
PTA is in need of Volunteers - Please click the link below if you would like to volunteer. Not much time is required.
https://forms.gle/kGz4qijqxu238oDPA
Go Mavericks
Tustin Connect PTA
✍️ Elementary Information ✍️
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Maverick Hangout Thursday: This Thursday, January 26th from 12:30-1pm, come join the other elementary students for January's Maverick Hangout. We will be making individual calming jars while enjoying some popcorn as well. Check out our flyer for more information.
Having iPad trouble at home?: Each time an iOS update is installed, the private Wi-Fi address setting will default to any network the iPad connects to. Included is a slide deck that shows the steps that are needed to turn this setting off at home when you are connected to your home network, or any other network other than TustinUSD.
COVID Kits: As a reminder, we have COVID kits available in the office. They are free of charge to have on hand if you need them. Just swing by and we've got them at the front desk.
😃Middle School Information😃
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Parent Workshop w/ Dietician: All MS parents have the opportunity to attend a virtual parent infomration night on Healthy Eating Habits for Students on February 15 from 6-7 pm via Zoom. Please see the flyer for more infomration and a link to the Zoom meeting.
Attention 7/8 Grade Families: On Monday, January 30 at the Tustin Connect High School Campus MPR at 10:30 am, Sergeant Brian Gunsolley from the Orange County Sheriff's Department will be presenting information for all 7th-12th grade students on the dangers of Fentanyl within the Orange County community. The presentation will reinforce the importance of students avoiding any drug use and how to respond if they think a friend has consumed a Fentanyl pill. Students will not be asked to complete any survey or complete any forms to participate. Student participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for not participating. If parents would like to opt-out their 7th/8th grader from attending this informative 45-minute presentation, please click this link and complete the google form for office staff. There will be a virtual option as well, but we recommend students come in person.
Month 5 Ending: ALL WORK FOR MONTH 5 must be submitted no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 1/18. Teachers are not able to accept any missing or late work after that time. Month 6 Overviews and first week assignments will be posted on Sunday per protocol for planning purposes. The assignments are set up with the expectation that students begin the work week on Tuesday 1/17. Of course they can begin sooner, but the workload is based on a Tuesday start to the week.
👍 High School Information 👍
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3rd Quarter Schedule: Of course all students are aware of their schedules and when classes meet, but just in case here's a link to the Quarter 3 schedule for when lectures, labs, and office hours will be offered.
Donut Brunch and Book Exchange: February 9th from 10:30-12:30 pm in Room 28, we will be hosting a donut brunch and book exchange. Students will be able to enjoy donuts whie also having the opportunity to exchange a book they've read for a ndifferent one.
From TUSD to IVC: TUSD has partnered with IVC to provide one week of informational college presentations specifically tailored to TUSD high school students, parents, and guardians. Daily sessions will be offered virtually starting January 23rd and will take place 4:30pm-5:30pm, covering a new college topic each day. Please see the flier for more details.
Fentanyl Presentation for Students: On Monday, January 30 at the Tustin Connect High School Campus MPR at 10:30 am, Sergeant Brian Gunsolley from the Orange County Sheriff's Department will be presenting information for all 7th-12th grade students on the dangers of Fentanyl within the Orange County community. The presentation will reinforce the importance of students avoiding any drug use and how to respond if they think a friend has consumed a Fentanyl pill. Students will not be asked to complete any survey or complete any forms to participate. Student participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for not participating. If parents would like to opt-out their student from attending this informative 45-minute presentation, please click this link and complete the google form for office staff. There will be a virtual option as well, but we recommend students come in person.
Mental Health Matters: Resources and link to workshops and more!!!
Our Counselor and Mental Health team have a great website with lots of resources to check out. The team is busy planning our next Principal Cofffe on Executive Functioning and Planning for an Independent Study setting. Check back soon for more details.
Principal/Counselor's Coffee Slides on Combating Anxiety: Here is a link to the slides from Ms. Skomsvold's presentation on Combating Anxiety.
NEW!! 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!
January 9-27: TUSD School Transfer Window
January 22: Last day to order TC Pajamas
January 26: TK-5 Maverick Hangout 12:30 - 1 pm
January 30: End of Trimester 2 (Elementary)
January 30: 7-12 Fentanyl Presentation at the 9-12 campus 10:30 am
February 2: Coffee with the Principal/Counselor 9:00 am at the High School Campus
February 9: High School Donut Brunch and Book Exchange
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