SVUSD eNewsletter February 21, 2020

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Now Streaming In episode 5 of the SVUSD podcast, Saddleback Valley Shares , Yvonne Estling, Director of Elementary Education, shares the many innovative elementary school options available in SVUSD. These include our two newest magnet schools (Linda Vista IB Magnet & Santiago STEAM Magnet), the K-6 SVUSD Virtual Academy, Trabuco Elementary, The award-winning Two-Way Immersion program at Gates Elementary and our fabulous neighborhood schools. You may listen to the episode by clicking on the graphic. We're on iTunes! SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast

Board of Education Recognition El Toro High School Coach, Ken Chai, was recognized for being named The Orange County Register's 2019 Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year.  Read More Bright Spot: Charger Wellness Rozie Sundstedt, El Toro High School Intervention Counselor, was recognized as an SVUSD "Bright Spot" for her innovative work with the Social Emotional Wellness program at ETHS. Read More

Principal for a Day The 2020 Principal for a Day event was a great success with the participation of many community and business leaders. We appreciate all of our "Principal for a Day" participants! Mission Viejo Kiwanis Breakfast Three Mission Viejo High School students were recently recognized at a Kiwanis breakfast for their many achievements. Read More

National Letter of Intent Signing

El Toro High School

Mission Viejo High School

Trabuco Hills High School

Congratulations to all of our student athletes that participated in the National Letter of Intent Signing Day on February 5th!

Parenting OC Magazine 2020 Top Teachers and Employees

Top 10 Teacher Amanda Ashby, 4th Grade; San Joaquin Elementary School

Top 10 Teacher Kara Johnson, Special Education; Trabuco Hills High School

T op 25 Teacher Peggy Aungst, 4th Grade; Lake Forest Elementary School

Top 25 Employee Anabelle Marin, School Outreach Community Liaison; San Joaquin Elementary School

Top 25 Employee Deborah Williams, School Psychologist; San Joaquin Elementary School

Civic Engagement Awareness Election Day is March 3rd and the Elections process is changing. The upcoming elections in Orange County will be run differently than before, now with Vote Centers. Additionally, all registered voters are receiving vote-by-mail ballots. For more information on the new process, you may access the OC Registrar of Voters website through the link below. OC Registrar of Voters School News Roll Call The February/March 2020 Edition of the School News Roll Call magazine is available at all school sites and the District offices. Read highlights from each of our schools and divisions by picking up a hard copy of the magazine, or access the digital version through the link below. Read More

Career Technical Education Month February officially marks Career Technical Education (CTE) Month . SVUSD has over 4,500 students enrolled in our CTE classes! Read More Transitional Kindergarten Applications are now available online for the 2020 - 2021 school year for children born September 2 through December 2, 2015. Transitional Kindergarten

SVUSD School Choice Elementary School Choice Dates February 10 - March 6  School Choice Information SVUSD School Tours & Showcases Please check the school's website for up to date information on showcases and to schedule a tour. Tours and Showcases Information

4th Annual STEAM ExPO Read More Roadmap to College & Career Event This event is open to all High School students and families and will take place on March 11th at Trabuco Hills High School. Read More

Child Care Services Students in The Learning Connection (TLC) program at Robinson Elementary have been collaborating throughout February to collect donations for pets at the Irvine Animal Shelter. Learn more about SVUSD Child Care Services programs through the link below. Child Care Services Community Services SVUSD Community Services offers many activities and sports programs such as flag football, art classes, and many more. Visit our Community Services site for additional information and registration. Community Services

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SVUSD Board of Education

Superintendent Dr. Crystal Turner Board of Trustees President Dr. Edward Wong Vice President Amanda Morrell Clerk Suzie R. Swartz Members Greg Kunath Barbara Schulman  Student Member of the Board Sam Tullis SVUSD Board of Education

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