November Newsletter
California iInspire Academy Community School November 2025
October was a packed month with fun moments!
Potty Training Parent Workshop!
Parents received helpful potty training tips during our recent workshop every child learns differently, and what works for one may not work for another. Big thanks to Kendy and Renee for leading! Help Me Grow connects families to child development resources. Click the link to learn more information https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QdJzp2SY59Kf4gt-qDKlNcBlcv_v-URb/view?usp=sharing.
Link to potty training video https://youtu.be/TMdag3toU3c?si=T-6K9ZnJWgqY7NpT
🍎 Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry Distribution 🥕
158 families received food support in the month of October! Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their continued support in making it all possible. Link to Food Distributions flyers http://bit.ly/4pQsYlV
Santiago Canyon College Adult English Classes📚(Tuesdays & Fridays 8:00am-12:00pm)
We currently have 25 students enrolled in our adult ESL classes. In October, Santiago College staff visited our community center to assist students in obtaining their college ID cards. Soon, our students will take a campus tour to learn more about the valuable services Santiago College offers.
🤝Community Health Initiative of Orange County
CHIOC continues helping families enroll in vital programs like Covered California and CalOptima. Their team offers personalized support and is available to answer questions. Use this valuable on-site resource! Click the link to watch our school video in partnership with CHIOC. http://bit.ly/4qAyJof Link to register for assistance on Monday November 3rd https://forms.gle/zubEHA1dMbFRVhsE6 Please reach out if you have any questions.
Trunk-or-Treat🎃🚗
Huge shoutout to our amazing PTO, staff and all the volunteers who made this event possible! From the delicious food and fun games to the creative trunks and fantastic performances and the spooky haunted house, everything was a hit. Thank you to all the families and community members who came out and joined us!
Dia de Muertos volunteers!
October 31, 2025
Student activities for Dia dia de Muertos
October 31, 2025
Macarena dance at our Trunk-or Treat
October 24, 2025
Your voice matters! As part of our new superintendent’s Listening & Learning Tour, Dr. Monárrez wants to hear from you.
Your voice matters! As part of our new superintendent’s Listening & Learning Tour, Dr. Monárrez wants to hear from you.
Please join her and share:
- The strengths of OUSD
- The opportunities for improvement in OUSD
- The priorities for OUSD
Each session will have English/Spanish interpretation available as well as free childcare for grades TK-6.
Let’s learn from one another and shape the future of our district together.
- Nov. 5, 6 PM: El Modena Family Resource Center
- Nov. 6, 5 PM: Orange HS Little Theater
- Nov. 17, 5 PM: Crescent Elementary MPR
- Nov. 18, 5 PM: Villa Park HS PAC
- Dec. 1, 5 PM: El Modena Cafeteria
Supervisor Doug Chaffee is hosting his annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event on November 22. Attendees will receive a grocery card and a box of fruits and vegetables to help prepare their Thanksgiving meal.
When: Saturday, November 22
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Fullerton Free Church, 2801 Brea Blvd., Fullerton
Registration is encouraged, click here to register. Food Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
See flyer for additional event details. For more information, visit the website or call 714-834-3440
Important Update for Families
CalFresh assistance benefits will be delayed in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.CalFresh recipients’ cases will not be closed. Recipients are urged to submit SAR7 semi-annual reports, recertifications and verification documents upon request to ensure benefit can continue promptly when funding resumes.
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
Please reach out if you need help connecting to any of these services!
TOGETHER Christmas
TOY DISTRIBUTION
Families Together is hosting a special toy distribution event on December 20. Attendees will enjoy a day of festivities, entertainment and holiday cheer.
Link to register: http://bit.ly/43f71na
When:
December 20, 2025
8am - 5pm Location: Anaheim Convention Center
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, please contact me!