Principal's Message...
You'll notice that there are some changes to the format for our weekly newsletter. I've created Elementary, Middle, and High School sections of the newsletter so families can scan to relevant pieces more quickly and avoid confusion. Anything that applies K-12 will be covered in the general sections. My goal is to make the newsletter more readable. This week, the majority of the newsletter will be dedicated to our Hybrid Learning Plan. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. (714) 430-2052 ext. 52103 or efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us
Mr. Fineberg
HYBRID LEARNING Plan K-12
K-5: Start Date is Monday, September 28th
6-12: Start Date is Tuesday, September 29th
The Monday starting date for K-5 allowed for a clean start to the week for our elementary students. All schedules will remain the same next week September 24-28. Starting Monday, September 28th, we will move to the virtual model.
Please set aside about 10 minutes to view this video. It outlines the protocols for students that will be returning to campus.
Elementary Information
Reading/Math Assessments: Students will be completing a reading assessment and math assessment over the course of the next couple of weeks. Your teacher's newsletter will be providing details. Some of your students may need help getting started. Please be sure they complete the assessments on their own in order to ensure we get an accurate measure of their current achievement.
Middle School Information
Gizmos: Our students have begun to use Gizmos for their science lessons. It is an extremely interactive and engaging platform to teach science from. Our teachers have jumped right in and done a great job to incorporate this engaging tool.
High School Information
Hybrid Learning Schedule: Remember that all schedules will remain the same for hybrid learning. The difference will be that students will come in person to attend class or if they would like a quiet place to study M-Th.
Newsletters: There was some confusion with last week's newsletter in regards to reading teacher newsletters. That message was for our K-8 families. Our high school teachers communicate directly with our students in advisory and through email.
Message From our PTA
PTA General Meeting
The first General PTA meeting is coming up on September 30th at 7 pm. It will be held virtually over Zoom. We’re inviting all parents to join the PTA to kick this year off to a great start. If you’re interested, you can join the meeting using the following Zoom link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86851469243?pwd=Y053dnR3ZGlBWkdDRlJKODFSaW92dz09
PTA Membership Drive
Families, Friends, and Community Members, the PTA is looking for your support through membership! Your donation of $10 or more helps us -
- Build the Family Contact List Directory
- Fund website and Facebook Group updates so we can keep you up to date
- Support Room parents
- Campus Beautification Efforts
- And much more...
You can join online in just a few clicks at the following website: https://jointotem.com/ca/tustin/tustin-connect-pta
If you’d prefer to pay by check, checks can be made payable to "Tustin Connect PTA“ - Just $10 per member!
Mail To: Attn. Tustin Connect PTA Membership
1151 San Juan Street, Tustin, CA 92780
Join The Board or Volunteer
If you’re interested in helping make this year a success, get in touch with Ashely at AshleyLeBoyd@gmail.com
Handwashing and Health Check Protocols
To best prepare students for hybrid instruction, our district nurses have created four videos that families must watch before students return to campus.
VIDEO #1 - Hand-washing and Mask Wearing
VIDEO #2 - Health Checks
VIDEO #3 - How to Keep Yourself Healthy During COVID-19
VIDEO #4 - Collection of 4 videos explaining - Corona-virus, hand washing, mask wearing & social distancing
Please take time to watch these videos with your student(s).
I will also be sending out a video of specifics related to Tustin Connect highlighting the ways we are preparing for a safe return to campus along with directions for the arrival and the departure of students.
Counselor Corner
The Tustin Unified School District’s Student Services Department is partnering with Hoag ASPIRE to host parent information workshops on youth wellness and mental health. The remaining workshop will be conducted via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m.
Parents will learn ways to support youth mental health during the COVID-19 crisis and identify effective strategies to help teens manage stress. Licensed therapists will lead the presentations. The workshops are open to all elementary, middle, and high school parents and caregivers interested in learning how to prevent, respond, and seek support.
FLYERS INCLUDED BELOW.
State of the Schools, October 28, 4 pm
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation is pleased to offer the opportunity to hear from Tustin Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Greg Franklin. Click here to register. Now more than ever, the community is needed to support local schools. Join TPSF to hear about how TUSD responded to educate students during the pandemic. Dr. Franklin will share how the school district adapted to changing guidelines, kept the safety of children and staff a priority, kept student learning at the forefront, and offered opportunities for connections during the quarantine.
Although it'll be virtual, the goal is for it to be interactive. Share your questions when you register, and they'll include as many as possible in the presentation.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and will go towards the immediate needs of our schools while offering special recognition online and during the event. Please contact Andrea Dabrow at andrea@tpsf.net to find out more information.
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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