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Volume 1, Issue 37

The end is heaven with Issue 37. Our final newsletter of the school year is filled with celebrations, updates, and information below. Please take a moment to review it all. It's so worth it! This week's picture is from our K-8 Awards and 8th Grade Promotion Virtual Celebration. Thank you to the Kim Family for sharing their family pics of their viewing party. Cool shirts Elise and Elliot. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.

Principal's Message...

We made it. This Thursday marked the end of the most unique school year in history. Tustin Connect Mavericks did an amazing job navigating this unique time. Thank you to our students, staff, teachers, and families for working through these uncertain times and finishing strong. No one knows exactly what August will look like, but we know we will be here and will be ready for whatever the beginning of 2020-21 school year brings. Throughout the summer as we receive updates, we'll be sure to share it with you all. In the meantime, enjoy the summer and check out all of the updates. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns. efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us The office will be closed from June 6-July 17, but I'll be checking emails throughout the summer.

Message From Our PTA

Dear Tustin Connect Families,


Wow…What a school year it has been! Congratulations to all the students and our graduates for their hard work and for doing such an amazing job during these unexpected circumstances. We are all so proud of you!


On behalf of the PTA, I’d like to thank all the students, parents, teachers, and staff for your contribution, time, and assistance in helping the PTA throughout the school year as we work to help bring our community together. Thank you to everyone in your efforts to make our new PTA possible! Thank you for helping with the events and celebrations we’ve been able to offer our students and staff! Thank you for helping to make our teachers and staff feel appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week! We have so many thanks for you!


Although summer is here and school might not be on your mind much, we want to let you know that our PTA will continue to work towards our goals for the upcoming school year. Please reach out to me if you are curious and if you are interested in participating!


We are also very excited to share that we have set up our Amazon Smile account so we can start to raise money for our school. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com you will find the exact same prices and selection as Amazon.com. The added benefit is that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.

Here are two ways to add Tustin Connect PTA to receive any donations:

  1. You can add Tustin Connect by going on the customer link and select Tustin Connect PTA as the charity of choice from the charity list.
  2. Skip the above process and use our Tustin Connect PTA unique charity link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/90-1506339

When customers click on this link they skip the charity selection process and instead are taken to smile.amazon.com and are automatically asked if they want to support Tustin Connect PTA.


As always, we value your input, feedback, and participation. Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions, concerns, or are curious how you can participate and help contribute to our wonderful growing community here at Tustin Connect. We wish you all a safe, healthy, and wonderful summer break. See you all soon!


Kindly,

Ashley Le

President, Tustin Connect PTA ashleyleboyd@gmail.com

(949) 501-8068

TUSD Parent Message

Dear TUSD Families:

Congratulations on completing 10 weeks of distance learning! For many, it has been a challenging time and I want you to know that we understand and appreciate your efforts to partner with us on your student’s education. As we plan for next year with a great deal of uncertainty regarding state and county health guidelines, we are asking for your input. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about health and safety measures and schooling models.


The survey link will be open through Friday, June 5.


Family Return to School Survey


Wishing you and your family a great summer.

Gregory A. Franklin, Ed.D.


*In case you missed it, Tustin Connect made headlines in the Summer 2020 Issue of the Franklin Almanac. Check it out!

Winner of the Outstanding Attendance Program - Sponsored by Data Impressions/Microsoft

Thanks to Data Impressions and Microsoft, we are able to offer a Microsoft Surface Go to one lucky student that has qualified. The eligibility was through the 3rd quarter. Students would have needed to complete and turn in their work on time throughout the year. Qualifications are a little different for Tustin Connect because our attendance is tied to work completion. For a complete list of eligible students, please visit the link. So, without further adieu, check out the video to find out who won't the Microsoft Surface Go!

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June 4th 8th Grade Celebration

We are excited to celebrate this coming Thursday, June 4th from 1-2 pm at our K-8 Site Parking Lot, we'll be hosting an 8th grade celebration for our students! We will have student certificates, treats, device collection and more! It will be a great way for our 8th graders to kick off their summer!
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Elementary Report Card Instructions

Elementary Student report cards are available now. Please use this link for a step by step overview of how to view your child's report card.
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Attention Returning Mavericks: Master Agreements

Teachers are currently meeting with returning students and families to complete their Master Agreements for 2020-21. Meetings will occur over this next week as well as the beginning of August. Teachers and/or office staff will be reaching out to families. As a reminder, the Master Agreement is required before any instruction can begin so we do have some time before school starts in the fall.
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Counselor Corner w/ Mrs. Erickson

Please continue to visit our Tustin Connect Counselor website for valuable resources. Here's a link if you'd like to schedule some time with Mrs. Erickson.


Coping with the Loss of Proms and Graduations

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Final K-12 Device Collection

All 8th grade and 12th grade students as well as anyone not returning to TUSD or Tustin Connect are required to turn in your device on June 4th from 1-2 pm if you have not done so already. STUDENTS WITH INSURANCE: If you have previously purchased insurance on your student's device, that policy has been extended through the summer free of charge through an agreement with the TUSD and insurance carrier.


Please follow these guidelines when turning in your iPad.


1) Please bring your student's iPad, charging cable and block to device collection on June 4th. Without these items, a fine will be assessed.

2) Your student's iPad must be charged.

3) Passcodes need to be cleared from the iPad.

4) Students should upload any data they wish to save/keep to their Google Drive.

5) If you have insurance and your student's device was damaged, please file a claim before June 4th. Bring proof of claim(not insurance policy number) in order to avoid damage fines.


iPad Replacement Costs


Seniors and Students Leaving Tustin Connect: If you did not turn in your device on May 22nd, please come to the Estock Campus on June 4th from 1-2 pm to turn in your device. If you are unavailable, please contact Mrs. Alpay kalpay@tustin.k12.ca.us to set up an alternative time.


Returning 4th-7th and 9-11 Graders: Keep your TUSD devices, if you have one, through the summer and into the school year. No collection this year.

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Summer Meal Service

TUSD will continue to offer summer meal Grab and Go Service per the following schedule.


June 1st through August 7th

Mondays (2 lunches and 2 breakfasts) and Wednesdays (3 lunches and 3 breakfasts) from 9 am - 11 am

At Tustin High School, Sycamore K-8, Heideman, Columbus Tustin


These meals are free for all students under the age of 18.

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TPSF Summer Academy

TPSF Summer Academy is going online with new dates of July 6-30, 2020. Class registration is open with returning favorites and some exciting new additions. Come visit the website and learn more at www.tpsf.net/summeracademy.
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Irvine Valley College K-12 Online Reading Class

The curriculum is high caliber and has been taught in a live, online format for 5 years already with over 50,000 school-age students. The classes are led by highly-trained teachers with many years’ experience teaching effectively in online classrooms. Skills taught include:

  • Early Elementary: letter recognition, phonemic awareness, sight words, phonics
  • Mid-to-Late Elementary: fluency, phonics, long-word decoding, comprehension, textbook reading, writing
  • Middle and High School: doubling reading speed, comprehension, writing, notetaking, test preparation, textbook strategies
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TUSD Summer School

The deadline for TUSD's Summer School Program will be 100% virtual and for 9-12 students only. We sent emails out to all families that qualify and/or were recommended.

Senior and 8th Grade Pictures: In case you missed it.

Senior and 8th Grade Pictures

We wanted to update everyone on how they can view their Senior and 8th grade pictures. The Lifetouch labs have been shut down as a nonessential business, but you can either call the Call center at 800-736-4753 or go online to MYLIFETOUCH.com to view the pictures.


The first step is to go online or call to get your student's access code to view the files.


1) Go to mylifetouch.com

2) Click on the LIVE CHAT blue button under the contact information in the bottom left-hand side of the screen.

3) Fill in your name, number, and add the Picture day ID number (EVT22XXM3) and type: Can I get the Access Code for my student?

4) They will ask you some questions to verify your relationship for security reasons.

5) Then they will provide the access credentials for you to view the images.

or

If you choose to call to get the access code, you will need to give the event number.

8th-grade event number is EVTKFCBJK

12th-grade event number is EVTTQ3ZZS

Then follow the prompts:

press 6 (K-11th grade students)

press 1 Lifetouch school portraits

press 1 to speak with someone and listen to the message

There may be a long wait time if you use the phone option. Online access code retrieval above is faster.


For ordering:

Enter portrait ID and Access code

Select package

Click the CHANGE button under each sheet to see different backgrounds and additional pose options.


When finished and all items are in your cart and you are at the payment stage, enter your home shipping address to complete the order.

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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