SVUSD eNewsletter
December 2, 2022
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In this edition of SVConnects, take a seat in Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate’s new guitar class created from the vision of one of its very own teachers, Mr. Philip Felix! Join us, also, at San Joaquin Elementary school as staff and students connect with families at their monthly PAWS Lunch. There is always something great happening in SVUSD! |
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Laguna Hills Wins CIF-SS Division 7 Championship |
On Saturday, November 26th, Laguna Hills High School won the CIF Southern Section Division 7 Championship game against Golden Valley of Santa Clarita, 28-27. Congratulations to the entire Hawks football team on your awesome win!
Next up for LHHS football is the CIF Regional Championships on December 3rd. Good luck and Go Hawks!
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Trabuco Hills Marching Band Takes 1st |
Trabuco Hills High School Marching Band took 1st place at the Western Band Association Grand Championships. Congratulations and Go Mustangs!
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Elementary School Choice Window Opens Dec. 5th
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The SVUSD Elementary School Choice application window is from December 5, 2022 through December 23, 2022.
Secondary School Choice application window is from January 9, 2023 through January 24, 2023.
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RSM 7th Grade Student Publishes Book |
RSM Intermediate has their very own published author! 7th grade student Olivia Serra Warren published her first novel in November titled "Seams Like Sadie." RSM students and staff have been so excited about Olivia's book and many have purchased the book from Amazon. She was featured on their KRSM morning broadcast and was excited to share a little about the writing and publishing process with her fellow students at RSM. |
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Cielo Vista Elementary School Happenings |
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Over 50 families and staff enjoyed Cielo Vista's Family Game Night fundraiser. It was a wonderful evening for students to play together and enjoy some of their favorite games with their families! #SVCONNECTS |
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In partnership with the American Heart Association, CV Hawks are promoting a healthy, active lifestyle! Heart Hero Mario hosted a jump rope challenge for students. Savannah Best won the Jumping In Style contest. CV raised the third highest amount for heart research! |
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Cielo Vista enjoyed Friendsgiving Luncheon with families, students and staff. Welcoming families back on campus has been a positive celebration and they look forward to hosting another family event in the spring. Go Hawks!! |
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Students in Mrs. Pat's Best Buddies Preschool Connection program had an exciting November! Students enjoyed exploring textures, colors, and using fine motor skills to identify different vegetables, which led to a fun and unique painting experience! |
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TLC (The Learning Connection) |
Olivewood TLC parents, students, and staff put together Blessing Bags for Veterans that included inspirational bracelets, toiletries, and goodies, then delivered to OC Rescue Mission in Tustin. We're so proud of these students for making an impact in their community! Way to go, Mustangs! |
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Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
January 18, 2023
5:00 pm
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Please don't miss our next Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 5:00pm. IMPORTANT INFO - The meeting location has moved to the Laguna Hills High School campus library. We have found a more centralized meeting location for both SVUSD and LBUSD parents. Complete details can be found on the South Orange County SELPA webpage, under the "Community Advisory Committee Meetings" accordion. You will also find additional information about viewing the meeting via Zoom in the same location.
If you are wondering what the South Orange County SELPA Community Advisory Committee is all about . . . the purpose of our Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is to improve and promote communication between schools, parents, and public agencies to increase community awareness, facilitate parent education and support, and to coordinate activities on behalf of children with exceptional needs. All are welcome to attend any CAC meeting, as well as, joining the CAC as members. We look forward to seeing you on January 18th at 5:00 pm.
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In this edition of SV Connects, you are sure to smile at the hair-raising fun had by the La Paz Intermediate Leopards in their annual “Haunted Hallways!” The talented Drama students at La Paz provided thrills and chills in their maze of scary sets and spooky vignettes. |
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Serrano STEM Balloon Car Challenge |
Serrano Intermediate math students were excited and motivated to design their balloon car for the STEM Balloon Car Challenge. The two challenges were to create a balloon car that would travel at least 5 feet and to have the car that travels the greatest distance. This STEM activity promotes several of the Math Practices such as making sense of problems and persevering in solving them, using appropriate tools strategically, and attaining precision. This activity required students to work together, apply creative thinking skills, and employ the engineering design process. Students also had the opportunity to calculate car speed from distance and time measurements. |
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COX Surprises SVUSD Teachers of the Year |
Pita Dargavel (Mission Viejo HS) |
Sheryl Gomez (RSM Intermediate) |
Patty Reddick (Valencia Elementary) |
SVUSD thanks Cox Communications for their generous support of our Teachers of the Year! Cox Public Affairs Manager, Bridget Kelly, joined by Superintendent Crystal Turner, Board Members Barbara Schulman and Dr. Edward Wong, Executive Cabinet members, and site administrators, presented each SVUSD Teacher of the Year $2,000 Cox Innovation in Education Grants during surprise visits. |
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Congratulations to the top 5 elementary school puzzle solvers. These ST Math puzzle solvers are gaining a deeper conceptual mathematics understanding with each puzzle they solve. Keep up the good thinking everyone. Who will be next? |
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Silverado High School hosted its annual Holiday Feast on Friday, November 18. Students, administrators, teachers, staff, District Office personnel, Board Members, and our Superintendent connected over a delicious meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, salads, and desserts. There were plenty of smiles all around! |
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ACSA Region 17
Fall Newsletter
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Principal David Shun celebrates San Joaquin Elementary’s Wellness Center on page 7 of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17 newsletter. The Wellness Center is a resource for students that offers a calming space to practice self-regulation and conflict resolution skills. |
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(From the left: Barbara Schulman, Harrison Garcia, Harleen Gill, Raquel Jimenez, Mike Zides) |
The Kiwanis of Mission Viejo honored three outstanding MVHS students with achievement awards. We are so proud of our Diablos!
Congratulations to:
Harrison Garcia: Future Farmer
Harleen Gill: Leadership
Raquel Jimenez: AVID
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La Paz Teacher Presents at CMC South Conference |
Congratulations to La Paz Intermediate math teacher, Lisa Brooks, for being selected to present her implementation of the Modern Classroom Project teaching model at the 2022 CMC South Conference in Palm Springs.
Click here to learn more about her presentation!
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Trabuco Elementary Hosts Annual
Fall Feast
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Trabuco Elementary had its annual Fall Feast on November 9th. Former and current students, families, and community members created a potluck to be thankful for and memories to cherish.
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Saddleback Valley Parent Teacher Association |
Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs. |
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Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation |
The Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) is dedicated to supporting SVUSD in our efforts to maintain a high quality educational program with a priority to impact STEM access for all students. Check out SVEF's website for programs, and contribution and volunteer opportunities. |
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Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner
Board of Trustees
President
Amanda Morrell
Vice President
Barbara Schulman
Clerk
Dr. Edward Wong
Members
Suzie R. Swartz
Greg Kunath
Student Member of the Board
Kaitlyn Heinecke
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