Tustin Connect News

Starting in March, all 5th, 7th and 9th grade students are required by the state to take a physical fitness test. Students will run a mile, do push-ups and sit-ups, and be tested on flexibility. You can help your child prepare by practicing at home. You can click the picture for more information on the test.

Check out this week's article on Your Child's Self Esteem. There is a quiz for students as well below.

Your Child's Self Esteem

How Well Do You Cope (Quiz for Teens)

President's Day Holidays - No School February 10 and 17

Vision and Hearing 10th grade - February 13 10-11 am

Senior and 8th Grade Pictures - Thursday, February 27 9-11am at TC High School Campus

Spring Break--Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20

Dr. Sina Safahieh, child and adolescent psychiatrist, will speak to addiction to gaming and technology. He will review the signs for concern, differences between normal teen behaviors and potentially harmful ones, and what parents can do to help. This event will be hosted at Beckman High School Performing Arts Center Wed, February 12th @ 6PM .

Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Arroyo Elementary School multipurpose room, 11112 Coronel Road, North Tustin,

Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the W.R. Nelson Elementary School multipurpose room, 14392 Browning Ave., Tustin.

Supt Franklin will give a presentation about Measure N, which is on the March 3 ballot. Measure N is a general obligation bond to improve school buildings inside the School Facilities Improvement District (SFID 20-1) that includes all of the oldest schools in the District. The SFID excludes all neighborhoods that are paying Mello-Roos fees that built the schools in Tustin Ranch, West Irvine, Northpark, Orchard Hills and Tustin Legacy.

Information about Bond Measure N can be found on the TUSD Website’s home page at www.tustin.k12.ca.us.

Please remember to take advantage of Grade Slam for your academic courses including prior submission for all of your essays as well as support with English, Math and Science classes. It's an incredible resource. Be sure to use it! For your convenience, we've included a parent and student handout as well.