California iInspire Academy

Turkey Giveaway- We are grateful to share that 22 families received turkeys through our annual Turkey Giveaway. A heartfelt thank you to The Hub for providing this wonderful service and helping our community celebrate the holiday season.

Santiago Canyon College Campus Tour- Our ESL adult students toured Santiago Canyon College and learned about student services such as the Hawks Nest Basic Needs Center, library resources, and class opportunities. It was an inspiring experience, and students were grateful for the chance to explore the campus. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13n68J4_MZHP47G4QYQsQUQ1saEGZbkP2/view?usp=sharing

GRIP Student Recognition- Three students were recongnized for their growth in behavior, academics, and attendance, as well as for showing kindness and strong problem-solving skills. To celebrate their achievements, each received a gift card and a pie to share with their family for Thanksgiving.

🦃 Turkey Trot Celebration A big thank you to our PTO and all of our amazing volunteers for organizing the Turkey Trot — even with the rain, you made it a success! Students had a blast tackling the obstacle course, and the event was filled with fun and laughter.

• 12/01-Community Health Initiative Assistance 8:30am-2:30pm
• 12/1 & 2- Healthy Smiles Oral Education for Students
• 12/04- ELAC/GRIP Greeter Holiday Celebration
• 12/10- Farmers Market 11:15am-12:15pm in Partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank
• 12/12- Sip & Paint for Parents from 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Holiday Celebration Performances 11:00am
• Learning Link- Tuesday & Thursday 1pm-2pm
• Adult ESL Classes by SCC Tuesdays & Fridays 8:00am-11:30am ( Fall Session Ends 12/12)
• 12/22- 1/09 Winter Break 🎅 🎄 🎁 ✨🧊☃️🧤
• School resumes January 12th

Please explore these resources for food support:

📱 What I Need App – Find local food banks near you

🌐 Findhelp.org – Search by ZIP code for nearby services

🏠 ShelterApp.org – Access food and shelter resources

🍽️ Feeding America – Locate your nearest food bank http://bit.ly/4oeesmP
Food Pantries: https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ca-orange

2-1-1 Orange County’s website: https://bit.ly/4olOX2Z

Local support is also available through:
-El Modena Family Resource Center (http://bit.ly/4nxy9ot) CAP OC Programs
-Friendly Center (Holiday Registration and Food Resources: http://bit.ly/4qO2SRk)
-Community Schools with Parent Resource Centers (Please check with Mrs. Montes) link to OUSD Food Distributions https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZRnP_oPgksvtzWtvPz94a9V3iVw2uC_C?usp=sharing

🎶 Bowers Museum Free Family Festival Join us Sunday in the Key Courtyard for a day of music, art, face painting, and treats! Enjoy performances by Chordially Yours Dickens Carolers, Centro Cultural de Mexico Ballet Folklorico, Rhythmo’s Mariachi Academy, and Klezmer Juice.

SUNDAY | DECEMBER 7 | 📅 11 AM – 3 PM | Free activities and live shows 👉 Made possible with support from the Nicholas Endowment.

Click here to download full event

Location: 309 N. Rampart St. Suite A

Orange, Ca 92868

Holiday toy distribution, if interested click on the link to register. Please see flyer for more information.

https://bit.ly/4pBKOrY

Your Voice Matters!

Participate in the OUSD LCAP Survey to help shape the future of our schools! 🎓📊 We value your input on how to best support student learning and improve school resources.

Take a few minutes to share your feedback and ideas for the upcoming school year. Together, we can create the best possible educational environment for our students! 🙌📚

📝 Click here to participate: https://tinyurl.com/OUSD-LCAP-Family

If you need assistance completing or have questions please reach out!

Thank you families for your many contributions, including making sure your children arrive at school on time & ready to learn and for all your time and support to our school community.

And of course, for the Christmas cookies!! 😉

Community Site Lead | Contact Information

Email: kmontesdeocasalgado@orangeusd.org

Website: www.iInspire Academy.org

Office Phone: 714-997-6104 option 3

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

For questions or for help with resources please contact me.