Principal's Message...
Mr. Fineberg
K-12 Device Distribution
If your student did not get a device, please contact the office to schedule a time to pick one up. We have a limited number on hand, so please call ahead and schedule a time so that we can confirm we have one and that it is ready for pickup. Please remember, that in order to check out a device, your DATA CONFIRMATION OUTLINED BELOW must be completed.
ACTION ITEM: Online Data Confirmation
K-5 Materials Distribution
All K-5 students will be using the Math Expressions textbook. In addition, the elementary teachers have prepared a small pack of supplies for each student. We will be hosting a curbside pick up for all students to come and pick up their supplies on Tuesday, August 18th from 8 AM-2 PM. For speedy service, please post the grade level of your child(ren) on an 8.5x11 piece of paper on the dashboard. Additionally, we have set up some windows for pick up. If you are unable to make it during your grade level time, come when you can. We understand.
K-1: 8-9 am
5th: 9-10 am
K-5: 10-11 am
2-3: 11-12 pm
K-5: 12-1 pm
4th: 1-2 pm
Message From Your PTA...
Hello Tustin Connect Families,
Welcome back to school! I hope you and your students are having a smooth and easy transition back, considering our new circumstances. PTA has some announcements to share regarding our membership drive and upcoming events.
If you’ve picked up a device for your child on Tuesday or Wednesday, you may have seen our PTA welcome packet with some information about our PTA, membership, and call for volunteers. We will also be sending these copies out to parents who have opted-in to receive communications from Tustin Connect PTA. Please be on the lookout for an email regarding this and all that is happening in the next week or so.
- The membership window is open for you to join our PTA. Please join! It's easy, just use the link below to complete the process online. It's quick easy and supports our school and programs.
https://jointotem.com/ca/tustin/tustin-connect-pta/join by September 25th
Here are some upcoming events:
1. Tuesday, Aug 18 from 8 AM-2 PM: All K-5 students will be using the Math Expressions textbook. There will be a curbside pickup for all students to come and pick up their supplies. You can also pick up a PTA packet during this time.
2. Thursday, Aug 20: Back to School Night. Please be on the lookout for a specific time for your child’s grade/class. PTA will be sharing some information about our plans for the coming year.
3. Thursday, Aug 27, 5 PM-5:30 PM: Tustin Connect Meet and Greet. This is our FIRST EVER Virtual Meet and Greet with Principal Fineberg, staff, and PTA Team are hosting this opportunity to meet other TC families and find ways to connect. There will be an email sent out with the link to join us for a quick session to meet our principal and the rest of our TC team and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting as many parents as possible here before we can safely meet in person.
If you have any questions regarding our PTA, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Our school enrollment has almost TRIPLED in size from last year. There has been a lot of changes and many new faces in our school and program. I invite you to join us in helping to make our PTA a valuable part of the Tustin Connect family.
Wishing you a smooth 2020-2021 school transition, as well as good health!
Ashley Le
PTA President, Tustin Connect
(949) 501-8068
Technology Support
IMPORTANT: IF YOUR FRIENDS AREN'T GETTING THIS INFORMATION...LET THEM KNOW TO UPDATE THEIR AERIES CONTACTS
1) Go to you parent portal Contact Screen and assign each contact” general and emergency” or “emergency only”
2) Be sure in every contact's screen, you have entered a cell # and email.
3)Any person you assign "general and emergency" will receive ALL school communication such as Friday Principal's eNewsletters and automated telephone communication. This change also allows you to select the type of communication you prefer: email, phone, text, or all three if you prefer. *The "type" of communication you select must have a corresponding cell, email address, etc. entered.
First Day high School Orientation
Important Dates
K-5 Student Instructional Materials Pickup: Tuesday, August 18th (see schedule above for details)
Back to School Night(Virtual): Thursday, August 20th
Elementary (K-5): 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Middle School: 5:45 - 6:30 pm
High School: 6:30-7:15 pm
Tustin Connect K-12 Virtual Meet and Greet: Thursday, August 27th, 5:00 pm
Data Impressions/Microsoft: Go for Daily Engagement Incentive Program
The Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) is partnering with Data Impressions & Microsoft to highlight students who model outstanding daily engagement. Data Impressions and Microsoft have generously donated Microsoft Surface Go (or similar) devices to continue the TUSD engagement incentive program into the sixth year! One computer will be given away at the end of the school year at every school site in TUSD. All students who maintain daily engagement at TUSD’s schools will have a chance to win!
Program Details/Rules/Eligibility:
- All participants in the program must be students who attend one of TUSD’s schools in the 2020-21 school year.
- To be eligible for an entry in the lottery, a student must engage in instruction with their teachers and/or log into the necessary learning management system (ie. Schoology) on each school day throughout the year: August 13, 2020, through April 16, 2021.
- The only excused absences that will keep a student eligible for the drawing will be illness or religious-affiliated. Discipline related absences including excessive tardiness to class a suspension of any kind would disqualify a student from the drawing.
- A list of students who remain eligible for the drawing will be available at each school at the end of each quarter. A final list of eligible students will be one week prior to the drawing. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their own eligibility and to resolve any discrepancies with the school attendance office/main office at least three days prior to the drawing.
- Drawings for the donated devices will take place at each school site beginning May 10, 2021. Each winning student will receive their device from their principal following the drawing at their school.
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
TUSD Meal Service Reminders
Nutrition Services Distance Learning Meal Service
Beginning Thursday, August 13, TUSD will provide daily drive-through meal service at most school sites.
- Meals will be charged based on student eligibility - free, reduced, or paid.
- Students do not need to be present to pick up school meals.
- Families should pick up their meals from their school of enrollment. However, if the mealtimes do not fit your schedule or if you have children enrolled in more than one site, you may pick up a meal from another school site. TC Families can pick up from any site.
School Sites
Meals will be provided at all sites except:
Arroyo Elementary School
Ladera Elementary School
Peters Canyon Elementary School
Red Hill Elementary School
Tustin Memorial Academy
Hewes Middle School
Hillview High School
Legacy Magnet Academy
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