Tustin Connect News

The end is heaven with Issue 37. Our final newsletter of the school year is filled with celebrations, updates, and information below. Please take a moment to review it all. It's so worth it! This week's picture is from our K-8 Awards and 8th Grade Promotion Virtual Celebration. Thank you to the Kim Family for sharing their family pics of their viewing party. Cool shirts Elise and Elliot. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Fineberg, our principal, at efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us.

We made it. This Thursday marked the end of the most unique school year in history. Tustin Connect Mavericks did an amazing job navigating this unique time. Thank you to our students, staff, teachers, and families for working through these uncertain times and finishing strong. No one knows exactly what August will look like, but we know we will be here and will be ready for whatever the beginning of 2020-21 school year brings. Throughout the summer as we receive updates, we'll be sure to share it with you all. In the meantime, enjoy the summer and check out all of the updates. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns. efineberg@tustin.k12.ca.us The office will be closed from June 6-July 17, but I'll be checking emails throughout the summer.

Dear Tustin Connect Families,

Wow…What a school year it has been! Congratulations to all the students and our graduates for their hard work and for doing such an amazing job during these unexpected circumstances. We are all so proud of you!

On behalf of the PTA, I’d like to thank all the students, parents, teachers, and staff for your contribution, time, and assistance in helping the PTA throughout the school year as we work to help bring our community together. Thank you to everyone in your efforts to make our new PTA possible! Thank you for helping with the events and celebrations we’ve been able to offer our students and staff! Thank you for helping to make our teachers and staff feel appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week! We have so many thanks for you!

Although summer is here and school might not be on your mind much, we want to let you know that our PTA will continue to work towards our goals for the upcoming school year. Please reach out to me if you are curious and if you are interested in participating!

We are also very excited to share that we have set up our Amazon Smile account so we can start to raise money for our school. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com you will find the exact same prices and selection as Amazon.com. The added benefit is that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.

Here are two ways to add Tustin Connect PTA to receive any donations:

1. You can add Tustin Connect by going on the customer link and select Tustin Connect PTA as the charity of choice from the charity list.
2. Skip the above process and use our Tustin Connect PTA unique charity link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/90-1506339

When customers click on this link they skip the charity selection process and instead are taken to smile.amazon.com and are automatically asked if they want to support Tustin Connect PTA.

As always, we value your input, feedback, and participation. Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions, concerns, or are curious how you can participate and help contribute to our wonderful growing community here at Tustin Connect. We wish you all a safe, healthy, and wonderful summer break. See you all soon!

Kindly,

Ashley Le

President, Tustin Connect PTA ashleyleboyd@gmail.com

(949) 501-8068

Dear TUSD Families:

Congratulations on completing 10 weeks of distance learning! For many, it has been a challenging time and I want you to know that we understand and appreciate your efforts to partner with us on your student’s education. As we plan for next year with a great deal of uncertainty regarding state and county health guidelines, we are asking for your input. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about health and safety measures and schooling models.

The survey link will be open through Friday, June 5.

Family Return to School Survey

Wishing you and your family a great summer.

Gregory A. Franklin, Ed.D.

*In case you missed it, Tustin Connect made headlines in the Summer 2020 Issue of the Franklin Almanac. Check it out!

Thanks to Data Impressions and Microsoft, we are able to offer a Microsoft Surface Go to one lucky student that has qualified. The eligibility was through the 3rd quarter. Students would have needed to complete and turn in their work on time throughout the year. Qualifications are a little different for Tustin Connect because our attendance is tied to work completion. For a complete list of eligible students, please visit the link. So, without further adieu, check out the video to find out who won't the Microsoft Surface Go!

Senior and 8th Grade Pictures

We wanted to update everyone on how they can view their Senior and 8th grade pictures. The Lifetouch labs have been shut down as a nonessential business, but you can either call the Call center at 800-736-4753 or go online to MYLIFETOUCH.com to view the pictures.

The first step is to go online or call to get your student's access code to view the files.

1) Go to mylifetouch.com

2) Click on the LIVE CHAT blue button under the contact information in the bottom left-hand side of the screen.

3) Fill in your name, number, and add the Picture day ID number (EVT22XXM3) and type: Can I get the Access Code for my student?

4) They will ask you some questions to verify your relationship for security reasons.

5) Then they will provide the access credentials for you to view the images.

or

If you choose to call to get the access code, you will need to give the event number.

8th-grade event number is EVTKFCBJK

12th-grade event number is EVTTQ3ZZS

Then follow the prompts:

press 6 (K-11th grade students)

press 1 Lifetouch school portraits

press 1 to speak with someone and listen to the message

There may be a long wait time if you use the phone option. Online access code retrieval above is faster.

For ordering:

Enter portrait ID and Access code

Select package

Click the CHANGE button under each sheet to see different backgrounds and additional pose options.

When finished and all items are in your cart and you are at the payment stage, enter your home shipping address to complete the order.

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