Volume 4 Issue 11
What an awesome week! We had the high school BBQ, Maverick Hangout, Make-Up picture day, organization lesson in 7th grade with Mrs. W and if that is not enough, it was the first week of Quarter 2 for our Middle and High School students. Things don't slow down this week. We've go our Trunk or Treat this coming Thursday! Make sure you sign up to attend and maybe host a trunk too!
This week's background features photos from our October Maverick Hangout! So fun and a little messy too. :) We decorated pumpkins and hung out with our friends. We love hanging out with our Maverick students! They are the best.
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...
It's finally here!!! Trunk or Treat is here. This Thursday, October 27th join us for free food, crafts, photo booth, trunk or treating, costume contest, and more. You can walk around or even consider hosting a trunk too. Use this link to RSVP for Trunk or Treat.
We have been so excited to see so many students on campus along with the Maverick Hangouts, Monthly HS BBQs, Principal/Counselor Coffees, and the in class lessons from our counselor Mrs. Wijnhamer, and Mental Health professionals Ms. Skomsvold and Mrs. Bullock. What helps us determine our areas of focus are the Needs Assessments we get from all of you. Please take a moment to complete the Quarter 2 Parent Needs Assessment.
Dino Dash is coming November 6th. There are 2K, 5K, 10K walk/run options alonge with 3 options for the bike tour as well. Tustin Connect gets $10 for every entry directly back to our classrooms. The yearly event, sponsored by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation is fun filled day for students and parents alike. We will also be having a booth at the event as well sponsored by our PTA. We hope to see you all there. Details and a link to sign up can be found here. https://www.tpsf.net/dinodash
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,
We had a great week with our High School BBQ and our K-8 Fall Activity. But the fun is just beginning...Trunk or Treat is here. The wait is almost over! This Thursday, October 27th from 5-7 pm at the K-8 campus join us for FREE! food, games, crafts, photo booth, costume parade, and contest, trunk or treating, and more. See linked Flyer and click the Link to RSVP for Trunk or Treat. If you have not done so already, please sign up to decorate your car and be a stop for our Trunk or Treaters!
So be sure to wear your costume, decorate your trunk and join us for dinner, games, food, contests and lots of fun with family and friends.
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
Dino Dash 2022
🦖 Dino Dash: TPSF Annual fundraiser will be on November 6th. The Dino Dash is a wonderful way for students and families to come together and raise money for TUSD schools. Many of the staff and students participate every year and we'd love to get a group of TC Mavericks together on race day.
- Register at https://www.tpsf.net/dinodash
- For each registration, $10 goes straight to your teacher's classroom for supplies.
- There's a virtual run available for families who can't make it or want to avoid the crowd.
- If you can't run, you can purchase a runnership to sponsor another runner in TUSD and $10 still goes to the classroom!
- We always need volunteers to run the event. If you are interested, please let me know.
Elementary Information
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Red Ribbon Week: We are excited for Red Ribbon Week this coming week and all of our themed dates and the important message of living drug free. Here's a link to the breakdown of days. Students will get the traditional wristbands and whatever days they come they are welcome to dress up or do so on line for the off days. Be sure to check out the details.
✔️ Report Cards and Assessments: The first trimester ends on November 4th. Report cards will be available in November. You may notice several assessments on this month's assignment sheet. We take these throughout the year to monitor progress and determine growth/needs. If your child takes an assessment at home, please make sure they have a quiet workspace. Please do not assist your child with tests, as this may provide inaccurate results.
Middle School Information
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Red Ribbon Week: It’s a great time to discuss and promote a healthy lifestyle, which includes learning about the dangers of drug abuse. We always like to have events to involve students and bring awareness. On Monday and Tuesday, students can show up in-person wearing red and team shirts respectively. And students are definitely welcome to wear their pajamas when logging in online on Thursday! See daily themed days link. You can also check out all of the great ideas from Mrs. W, our counselor, as well as the as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
Virtual Sleep Hygiene Presentation: Hewes middle school is hosting a virtual workshop from neurologists, Dr. Galion and Dr. Min, on pediatric sleep November 2nd . All middle school parents are invited to attend! See flyer for more details including a Zoom link .
Quarter 2 Reminders: Second quarter starts on Monday. Not many changes but a great opportunity to start over. Remember starting strong is key so now is the time to take any lessons learned from quarter 1 and apply it!
High School Information
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Tustin Talks: Tustin Talks is an organization and event run by high schoolers for high schoolers in the Tustin Unified School District. Tustin Talks is a night of performances in any form of artistic expression, including spoken-word, singing, dancing, and whatever other creative ways you can think of to share your story. The message behind Tustin Talks is to create an authentic and connected environment for the teenagers of Tustin and to celebrate and cultivate genuine human connection through the sharing of every individual's experience. For examples of performances, check out the YouTube Channel for Irvine Talks, our sister organization: or visit their website: irvinetalks.com
If you are interested in taking part in Tustin Talks, please complete the form at the link below. Tustin Talks Google Form Link
Mental Health Matters: Resources and link to workshops and more!!!
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week!
Check out the Parent Resource Packet for more great ideas: https://bit.ly/3SVX8​U9
October 24th- Virtual IVC Presentation for Seniors 12:00PM-1:00PM https://meet.google.com/goq-pwxm-amu
October 25th- Habit #2 "Begin with the End in Mind” Lesson with 8th Graders
October 25th -Cash for College Night at Tustin High from 5:00PM-6:30PM
October 26th- Cash for College Morning at Tustin High from 8:00AM-10:00AM
October 26th- Counselor Visit to the Classroom for Mindfulness Resources for 6th Graders
October 31st- senior IVC Application Workshop from 10:30AM-12:00PM
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!
October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week
October 27: Trunk or Treat @ K-8 campus 5-7 pm RSVP with this Link
November 3: Coffee With the Principal/Counselor
November 6: Dino Dash @ Tustin Marketplace
November 11: Veteran's Day-No School
November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break-No School
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