Volume 3 Issue 28
Volume 3 Issue 27
It's Spring Break! How exciting. Have a fantastic time. Before you unplug, have fun and enjoy the time, please take a moment to check out the latest. We've got updates for everyone including confirming your plans for 22/23 school year, exciting opportunities for the summer, and important upcoming dates. This week's background features our favorite tropical destination for Spring Break. 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...
It's Spring Break! I'm so proud of our students and the strong close the the quarter for our middle and high schoolers and heading into the last quarter of the year. We hope that everyone can find some time to have some fun and relax. We are excited to return for the final quarter of the year and finish the year strong. If you haven't had a chance to do so already, please confirm your intentions for the 2022/23 school year. Also, please take a moment to offer some reflection on this year and the future of Tustin Connect
Your feedback plays a critical role in both of these areas.
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
Elementary Information
Summer Plans?: Classes are filling up fast. If you are looking for an awesome Summer program, the Tustin Public Schools Foundation's 11th annual Summer Academy is the place to be. Mr. Fineberg serves as the director of the program which offers over 50 different options for enrichment from cooking and STEAM classes to junior scientists and more. It's awesome. Check out the flyer below or visit the website at www.tpsf.net/summer.
Middle School Information
Summer Plans?: Classes are filling up fast. If you are looking for an awesome Summer program, the Tustin Public Schools Foundation's 11th annual Summer Academy is the place to be. Mr. Fineberg serves as the director of the program which offers over 50 different options for enrichment from cooking and STEAM classes to junior scientists and more. It's awesome. Check out the flyer below or visit the website at www.tpsf.net/summer.
Snack Stash: Special thanks to our 6th-grade parents for their generous donations to our snack stash! It's not too late, if you'd like to send some pre-packaged snacks to your middle school classrooms, the students love the snacks.
High School Information
Disney Grad Nite: Today, March 11th is the last day to buy your ticket via the PTA website. You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity.
Senior Cap and Gown: If you have not done so already, be sure to purchase your cap and gown. It's critical that all students have them and for the ceremony. The deadline to order caps and gowns is next Friday, 3/18. The link to our school store is:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1033366/Tustin-Connect-High-School/.
9-11 Grade Students: Please be on the lookout for an email coming soon for all students looking/needing to take summer school for D/F/Incomplete grades. We will be meeting with all students 1:1 to ensure that students are signed up for the correct class(es).
PTA's Weekly Rundown!
Hello Maverick Families,
March 11, 2022
DEADLINE for GRAD-NITE TICKETS is March 11! Purchase on the PTA website. Tustinconnectpta.com
Thank you to our supporters. This week with your generous donations we’re able to provide the High School with snacks and Pizza for Finals week, purchase supplies for teachers and allocate enough funds to ensure wonderful 5th, 8th and 12th grade promotion/graduation activities.
Grad-Nite at Disney’s California Adventure – Today is the last day to purchase tickets for this event. Go to TustinConnectPTA.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
We continue to support in class needs as well as student activities. For a complete list of budgeted items please contact Janice Park-Kim at janiceparkdds@hotmail.com
PTA Meeting was postponed to: Wednesday the 30th we’ll meet at 7pm to discuss plans for the remainder of the year and the nominating committee will present its report. We hope to see you there and here’s the link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83122020559?pwd=S25WQ1dSd1FScU8vN1pFbEhLNGg1dz09
Please check out the PTA website at tustinconnectpta.com for all pertinent PTA happenings and information.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Your PTA
SORA Virtual Texts Collections
Next week begins Women's History Month! Check out THIS SORA Spotlight resource for ebooks that highlight the achievements and contributions of women In history.
SORA is a virtual library resource for all students that house thousands of ebooks that students can access anytime through the link in Clever.
Student Request - SORA books – Here is a link to the Google Doc that I would LOVE for you to send to your students so that we could get some suggestions and recommendations from them!!
Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!
March 11: TUSD LCAP Survey Due
March 14-18: Spring Break - No School
March 30: Tustin Connect Parent/Caregiver Training | Familial Support University “FSU”: “Developing a Growth Mindset” Zoom 6-7 pm CLICK HERE for flyer / Register to attend here: https://forms.gle/CUwMpW1smX6VRaVq7
March 30: PTA Meeting 7-8 pm Link to Meeting
April 18-22: First week of state CAASPP Testing (more details to follow)
Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!
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