Principal's Message...
Knock on wood, it was a surprisingly calm week around here. We had a full week of instruction and lots of great work across the board. Remember that there is no school on Wednesday in honor of Veteran's Day. If you haven't had a chance, I kept the Sora, Digital Reading Resource, in the newsletter. It's a great resource! Stay safe and enjoy your weekend. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out at (714) 430-2052 ext. 52103 or efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us
Mr. Fineberg
Elementary Information
IXL Account Update: As we continue to grow, we were able to upgrade our IXL accounts. Students won't see much if any change, but teachers will have additional functionality. The one change will be in accessing their accounts.
Students will now use their TUSD usernames to sign in (no need for the @mytusd.org part). They will use the same password they have been using.
Here's an example:
Username: studentb4567
Password: tusd1234567
Middle School Information
High School Information
Graduation/College Guidance: If you haven't had a chance to meet with Mr. Moreno and would like to confirm your graduation plan and/or get help/guidance with college and career planning. Please call the office and make an appointment with Mr. Moreno or you can email him at gmorenoomana@tustin.k12.ca.us.
2nd Semester School Survey: The survey to declare 2nd Semester in person or virtual instruction is live and was sent out via email, text, and phone call. It's very short and includes 2 brief questions about your 1st-semester experience. The deadline to complete the survey is November 13th.
K-12 Digital Books Resource
Tustin Unified is excited to offer students an additional collection of fun and engaging digital books and audiobooks through Sora. What’s great in Sora:
Popular titles, series, authors, and genres across all grade levels
Variety of materials including picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and Spanish language items
Full-length audiobooks and read-along picture books
Enjoy on all major devices and tablets
Access & Login
Access Sora directly (https://soraapp.com/welcome) or as a link in Clever
Clever is available as an app on all TUSD student devices or through the Student Portal on the district webpage
Login to Sora through Clever.
Use your TUSD Google username (with @mytusd.org) and password.
Look for and select "Tustin Unified School District" as your school or use our setup code: TustinUSD.
Select "Sign in using Tustin Unified School District"
For more details, including helpful information, visit the TUSD Library Services eBooks & Audiobooks webpage.
Please check out this video in order to get started!
Important Upcoming Dates
GATE Testing: Monday, November 9th
Virtual College Tours: November 9-13
Veteran's Day: No School Wednesday, November 11th
6-12 2nd Semester Return to School Survey: Now until November 13th
Dino Detour Last Day to Sign up to Support TPSF: Sunday, November 15th
Make-Up Picture Day: November 19th
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27
Counselor Corner
Weekly TUSD Mental Health Newsletter: Take a look at our TUSD Mental Health Newsletter. It is filled with tremendous resources and useful tips for families.
Navigating School During Uncertain Times Thursday, November 12th @ 5 pm How can parents best support the personal and academic needs of their children while also attending to their own professional and family needs? In this presentation, caregivers will learn how they can establish a healthier home environment for their school-aged child, reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement, and increase resilience, creativity, and well-being. Click here for more information and to register.
Grade 6-12: 24/7 Virtual Tutoring for all Tustin Connect Students
That's right, all TC students have access to this terrific resource. Take a moment to check it out! It's terrific.
Paper/Grade Slam: Don't forget to use this 24/7 free tutoring service! You can even use it for college essay review and SAT and ACT prep. Here are links to a few resources.
How Do Students Use PAPER's Essay Review?
TUSD's School Opening & Safety Plan
The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority as they return to school. When the new school year begins, the on-campus school will look much different than previous years due to new health and safety measures.
Tustin Unified has created a School Opening and Safety Plan that addresses how schools will meet the needs of students in the coming school year. The plan to reopen schools is based on current guidance from public health officials, state agencies, as well as your valuable input from the recent parent survey, and will be updated as the situation evolves. As a result, TUSD has put together two options that will address social-distancing requirements to keep TUSD students and staff safe while also supporting student learning.
For the 2020-21 academic year, Tustin Unified will provide families a choice of two instructional options, including the hybrid model – a blend of in-person and remote learning, and Tustin Connect (K-12) – 100% online virtual school with optional in-person instruction.
The TUSD School Opening and Safety Plan (English linked, Spanish below) covers the many procedures and protocols that are being put in place for a successful and safe reopening. The plan can also be found on the TUSD website at https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us.
PLAN DE SEGURIDAD Y APERTURA DE ESCUELAS PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2020-21
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