Volume 4 Issue 14
Happy Veteran's Day weekend! Last chance for some TC Swag. We have extended the deadline to this Sunday. Check out the cool designs at the TC PTA student store. This week we've got some great resources from our counselor, along with a reminder about Dino Dash this Sunday. Lastly, don't forget to turn your clocks back, yes an extra hour, Sunday morning.
This weekend's background is in recognition of Veteran's Day. 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...
Well we finally got rain! It was a wet week for sure and a short week at that with today off. We have the Maverick Hangout on Thursday, November 17th all leading up to Thanksgiving Break November 21-25. We appreciate the continued support and recognize and appreciate our parents for the critical role they play.
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
Extended! The Spiritwear store is now open until Sunday, November 13, 2022. Check it out at https://stores.kustomimprints.com/Tustin_Connect_PTA_1019. Act soon as the store is only open through Sunday!
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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📘 Reading Levels and Correlations: One of the ways you can support your students is to get them books that are of high interest to them and at their grade level. There are lots of options from Raz Kids to magazines, and of course the LIBRARY or books stores. Your child's Literably independent level is a great guide to determine your child's independent reading level. The chart linked below can be used to see the correlation between your child's most recent Literably level with a variety of using this CORRELATION CHART
📫 Lost and Found: Please remind your students to check out the Lost and Found at the K-8 campus. We have a number of items.
😃Middle School Information😃
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School Lunches: All students attending in-person have the option to get a lunch. There is no cost, and no need to sign up for the program. We also have our snack cart. Donations are always welcome! Hardworking 8th graders definitely work up an appetite in class. They like just about anything, but Doritos, Cheez-Its, Pringles, and salty snacks tend to be popular. Apple juice is also a hit. As always, thank you for your support.
Free Online Tutoring: Brainfuse HelpNow is an on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning platform available for all ages and levels. 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 on the Brainfuse website of any of the 1,130 local public libraries around the state – click on the “HelpNow” link to reach a one-on-one tutor.
👍 High School Information 👍
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Self Care Lesson for Juniors: This Monday 11/14, 10:30-11:15am, in Room 22, Mrs. W will be providing a classroom guidance lesson on the importance of self-care. Students will receive tools and resources to aid them in practicing self-care specifically during their Thanksgiving break.
Final College Application Workshop: Mrs. W and Mr. David will be hosting one last college application workshop for seniors on Friday, November 18th from 12:30PM-2:00PM.
Mental Health Matters: Resources and link to workshops and more!!!
Principal/Counselor's Coffee Slides on Combating Anxiety: Here is a link to the slides from Ms. Skomsvold's presentation on Combating Anxiety.
ACTION ITEM: Please take a moment to complete our school needs assessment. The form is in English and Spanish and guides our planning throughout the year for topics for Principal/Counselor Coffees, priorities and goals as a school, and so much more. Please take a moment to complete the short survey. English Spanish
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!
November 11: Veteran's Day-No School
November 17: ELAC Meeting #2
November 17: Maverick Hangout
November 18: School Site Council Meeting #2
November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break-No School
December 1: Coffee w/ the Principal/Counselor
December 22-January 6: Winter 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