Tustin Connect News

Happy Summer! It is so great to be able to reach out and say hello with the first issue of the Tustin Connect News for the 2020-21 School Year. So much has happened this summer and I can't wait to share all of the good stuff with you all. We are excited to get started and look forward to welcoming all of our new families. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.

I'd like to offer a warm welcome to all of our new families and a big WELCOME BACK to our returning families. We are so blessed to have such a supportive and warm TC family and we are excited to see you all(virtually at least). It's been a summer filled with lots of planning and shifting, and some more planning. We continue to grow and look forward to welcome new staff and students to our family. In the meantime, I'd like to share some updates below. Lots going on and wanted to keep you all in the loop. Although filled with new experiences, we are eager to work together to make it an awesome year! 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

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

As our numbers continue to grow, we are excited to announce that Sharon Maeda, former principal of TMA, Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), and New Teacher Induction administrator for TUSD has agreed to become our newest elementary classroom teacher. Prior to her work as a principal and coordinator, Mrs. Maeda was a teacher and district coordinator in the Anaheim City School District where she was awarded the district's Golden Appl Award and District Teacher of the Year Award. She was an Orange County Teacher of the Year nominee and was nominee for the Disney American Teacher Award. Seriously! How luck are we to have her?! She will add so much to our students, staff, and school as our newest elementary teacher. Welcome, Mrs. Maeda!

To provide students a flexible, yet rigorous, alternative education solution within a caring community that cultivates success, resilience, and advocacy for themselves and others

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