Volume 4 Issue 20
Welcome Back! We hope you had a great break. We are back and better than ever. Please check out this week's newsletter for the latest happenings as well as everything you need to know to kick off the 2nd half of the school year right!
This week's background is our Tustin Connect High School chemistry class. Pictured are two of our Mavericks analyzing a (synthetic) urine sample as part of the work on Ph levles in chemistry class. If you aren't following Tustin Connect on Instagram already, be sure to do so. You can find us at tustin_connect.
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...
I hope you had an awesome winter break filled with fun, family and friends. We ae excited to be back and look forward to a great 2023 and second half of the school year. The break marks the halfway point of the school year and we are so excited for all the excitement that comes with the second half of the school year. We've got graduation, promotion, field trips, CAASPP testing, Movie Night, and so much more.
For those of you new to Tustin Connect, welcome! We are excited to have you as part of the Maverick family. You have joined a very special family at Tustin Connect and we look forward to sharing the journey with you. For our returning families, welcome back! We are excited for the second half of the year and want to thank you for your continued support.
REMINDER: This Monday, January 16th is a holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is no school.
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
PTA Roundup
Hello Maverick Families
PTA would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Time is running out to get your Pajama Pants. Please visit our website to order your exclusive design TC Pajama pants. The window closes January 22, so don't delay.
PTA is in need of Volunteers - Please click the link below if you would like to volunteer. Not much time is required.
https://forms.gle/kGz4qijqxu238oDPA
Go Mavericks
Tustin Connect PTA
✍️ Elementary Information ✍️
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End of Attendance Cycle: Remember that we are approaching the end of the attendance cycle so all work must be submitted no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 1/18 in order to receive credit. Teachers are not able to accept any missing or late work after that time.
Having iPad trouble at home?: Each time an iOS update is installed, the private Wi-Fi address setting will default to any network the iPad connects to. Included is a slide deck that shows the steps that are needed to turn this setting off at home when you are connected to your home network, or any other network other than TustinUSD.
COVID Kits: As a reminder, we have COVID kits available in the office. They are free of charge to have on hand if you need them. Just swing by and we've got them at the front desk.
😃Middle School Information😃
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ART ENRICHMENT classes will begin on Monday January 23rd from 11:00-12:30, and will repeat monthly (approximately). Classes are in-person at the K-8 site, Room P-9. All students grades 6-8 are invited, but I am limited to 25 students total. Please RSVP here so that I can ensure I have enough supplies-first 25 will have a guaranteed seat.
Attention 7/8 Grade Families: On Monday, January 30 at the Tustin Connect High School Campus MPR at 10:30 am, Sergeant Brian Gunsolley from the Orange County Sheriff's Department will be presenting information for all 7th-12th grade students on the dangers of Fentanyl within the Orange County community. The presentation will reinforce the importance of students avoiding any drug use and how to respond if they think a friend has consumed a Fentanyl pill. Students will not be asked to complete any survey or complete any forms to participate. Student participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for not participating. If parents would like to opt-out their 7th/8th grader from attending this informative 45-minute presentation, please click this link and complete the google form for office staff. There will be a virtual option as well, but we recommend students come in person.
Month 5 Ending: ALL WORK FOR MONTH 5 must be submitted no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 1/18. Teachers are not able to accept any missing or late work after that time. Month 6 Overviews and first week assignments will be posted on Sunday per protocol for planning purposes. The assignments are set up with the expectation that students begin the work week on Tuesday 1/17. Of course they can begin sooner, but the workload is based on a Tuesday start to the week.
👍 High School Information 👍
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3rd Quarter Schedule: Of course all students are aware of their schedules and when classes meet, but just in case here's a link to the Quarter 3 schedule for when lectures, labs, and office hours will be offered.
Pajama Pants: We've got TC pajama pants available for $30. Come check out the different sizes in the office and you can order through our PTA website. Last day to order is January 22nd.
From TUSD to IVC: TUSD has partnered with IVC to provide one week of informational college presentations specifically tailored to TUSD high school students, parents, and guardians. Daily sessions will be offered virtually starting January 23rd and will take place 4:30pm-5:30pm, covering a new college topic each day. Please see the flier for more details.
Fentanyl Presentation for Students: On Monday, January 30 at the Tustin Connect High School Campus MPR at 10:30 am, Sergeant Brian Gunsolley from the Orange County Sheriff's Department will be presenting information for all 7th-12th grade students on the dangers of Fentanyl within the Orange County community. The presentation will reinforce the importance of students avoiding any drug use and how to respond if they think a friend has consumed a Fentanyl pill. Students will not be asked to complete any survey or complete any forms to participate. Student participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for not participating. If parents would like to opt-out their student from attending this informative 45-minute presentation, please click this link and complete the google form for office staff. There will be a virtual option as well, but we recommend students come in person.
Mental Health Matters: Resources and link to workshops and more!!!
Our Counselor and Mental Health team have a great website with lots of resources to check out. The team is busy planning our next Principal Cofffe on Executive Functioning and Planning for an Independent Study setting. Check back soon for more details.
Principal/Counselor's Coffee Slides on Combating Anxiety: Here is a link to the slides from Ms. Skomsvold's presentation on Combating Anxiety.
NEW!! Free Online Tutoring Available for K-12 Students
Brainfuse HelpNow is an on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning platform available for all ages and levels. Last week, it was announced that every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7 through a new initiative offering homework help in every K-12 subject and skill-building resources for K-12 and adult learners.
Real-time homework assistance can now be accessed 24/7 here and on the websites of any of the 1,130 local public libraries around the state – click on the “HelpNow” link to reach a one-on-one tutor. The pilot program led by the State Library offers assistance in Math, Language Arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. There’s no age limit to who can use the service. Adult learners can also access writing assistance, citizenship resources and other tools.
SORA Virtual Texts Collections
TUSD Resource Sora Summer Read
Sora Sweet Reads in an annual summer reading program designed for schools to encourage students to keep reading all year long. "Check out" the free collection of simultaneous use juvenile and young adult ebooks (and select audiobooks).
Login to Sora to access these and many any other great ebooks and audiobooks all summer long through Clever, TUSD Student Portal or soraapp.com using your TUSD Google login and password.
Student Request - SORA books – Here is a link to a Google Doc to send suggestions and recommendations for new books for our collections!!
Technology Questions/Needs - There's Help Available!
Important Upcoming Dates - Please check our school Website Calendar for all the latest!
January 9-27: TUSD School Transfer Window
January 16: No School-MLK Day
January 22: Last day to order TC Pajamas
January 30: End of Trimester 2 (Elementary)
January 30: 7-12 Fentanyl Presentation at the 9-12 campus 10:30 am
February 2: Coffee with the Principal/Counselor 9:00 am at the High School Campus
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