Principal's Message...
In case you have not heard, Tustin Connect earned Honor Roll distinction last week from the ERP. It is our first time earning the award and certainly not the last. We are so proud of the well-deserved honor. Additionally, be sure to sign up here for our upcoming Lovefest, February 11th. We will be having a 60s costume/virtual background contest along with some games and of course prizes and lots of fun. Also, all 8th and 12th-grade students, please sign up for your promotion and senior photos. 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
1st Grade Students: We have updated our Elementary Schedule below to reflect the addition of Mrs. Weldon's 1st-grade classroom.
60's Virtual Lovefest: As we shared above, February 11th @ 5:30 pm is the day for our Virtual Event. Please join us by using this link to sign up for the festivities. It will be super fun and the class with the highest percentage of sign-ups/attendees will earn their teacher/class a special prize.
Middle School Information
8th Grade Promotion Pictures Sign Up: This Thursday, January 28th is Promotion Picture Day. Please use this link to make an appointment. Come with your MASK ON and follow the social distancing guidelines when you arrive at the high school campus. Students will take their masks off in front of the camera and then put them back on after the picture. The photos will be taken at the high school campus (1151 San Juan Street) in the MPR. There will be signs pointing to the MPR. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Alpay at 714-430-2052.
Attire: Please come with your promotion appropriate attire in line with our dress code. Students should wear formal attire including a shirt and tie or dresses no shorter than 2 inches above the knee and no strapless tops or revealing clothing.
High School Information
Senior Graduation Pictures Sign Up: It's time for Senior Photos. Use this link to sign up for your time to take your senior picture. Please come with your MASK ON and follow the social distancing guidelines when you arrive at the high school campus. Students will take their masks off in front of the camera and then put them back on after the picture. The photos will be taken at the high school campus (1151 San Juan Street) in the MPR. There will be signs pointing to the MPR. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Alpay at 714-430-2052.
Attire: Students will have the option to wear a cap and gown or professional attire in line with our dress code. If students choose to not wear the cap and gown, they should wear formal attire including a shirt and tie with a blazer preferred, or dresses no shorter than 2 inches above the knee and no strapless tops or revealing clothing.
School of Choice and Plans for 2021-22 School Year
This is the last week for the Priority School of Choice/Transfer Window. The window will remain open through January 29th at 3 pm. As a reminder, you are guaranteed a spot at your resident school or if you were slated for a transfer this year, that transfer will be honored in 2021-22. If you would like to continue with Tustin Connect, you will not need to apply for a transfer. If you would like to attend a school that is not Tustin Connect or your school of residence, you must complete a Transfer Request during the priority window prior to January 29th at 3 pm to maximize the likelihood that your child is able to attend the school of choice. Please visit the TUSD Website Transfer Page for more information or contact the office if you have any questions.
Virtual Musical Theater Classes: Registration Now Open
For parents and students of students ages 9-18: Sergestrom Center is offering an upcoming series of Virtual Musical Theater Classes taking place in February. Registration is now open and classes are first-come, first-served with limited space available. Use the link below to register as soon as possible to guarantee a spot for your student.
The February series includes a total of five live, online classes in musical theater, acting, and dance, and tuition for all five classes is $150. Classes range from 60-75 minutes and are taught live online by some of the industry's leading professional artists and educators. The February session dates, times, and registration are available through this link.
CLICK HERE to register today!
Important Upcoming Dates
Virtual Celebration for Every Student Succeeding: Wednesday, January 27th
8th Grade and Senior Photos: Thursday, January 28th
PTA General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, February 3rd at 7 pm
TC Virtual Lovefest: Thursday, February 11th 5:30 Elementary, 6 pm Middle, 6:30 High
President's Day Holidays(No School): Friday, February 12th, and Monday, February 15th
Counselor Corner
Suicide Prevention 101 Webinar - A free webinar and Facebook live event offered to parents highlighting suicide prevention information such as warning signs, how to talk with teens about suicide, actions to take to get help, and resources.
Social-Emotional Learning at Home:
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!
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