SVUSD eNewsletter
February 26, 2021
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Monica Hinds
El Toro High School
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Ann Diabeti
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
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Alondra Diaz
Gates Elementary School
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AP Computer Science A Female Diversity Award |
Laguna Hills High School has been recognized by the College Board for engaging more female students in computer science coursework with an AP Computer Science A Female Diversity Award. Congratulations, Hawks!
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Chapman University Top Employer 2021 Honor |
Saddleback Valley Unified School District has been selected as a Chapman University Top Employer 2021! |
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PTA Outstanding Council Award |
Saddleback Valley Council PTA was selected to receive the PTA Outstanding Council Award for the 2019-2020 school year out of all Orange County schools. We are so grateful for SVPTA. Congratulations and thank you for all that you do!
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Hope Blooms Delivery Service |
Hope Blooms is a twice monthly flower delivery service, serving Esperanza Education Center and the District Office. Arrangements are made entirely by students, following COVID-19 health and safety procedures. Students deliver, on-site at Esperanza, and plan to resume deliveries at the District Office once local health restrictions are lifted. Profits from the micro-business fund students’ vocational development. Our end goal is to bring hope to others, while cultivating various skills that will later translate into paid, volunteer, or supported employment for students! |
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Transitional Kindergarten |
SVUSD Transitional Kindergarten applications are available online for those children born September 2 - December 2, 2016. The application is available through the links below. Questions or inquiries can be directed to Kathryn Sullivan at: Kathryn.Sullivan@svusd.org.
We look forward to enrolling your TK student!
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Families who are interested in enrolling their children for Summer TLC 2021, as well as Preschool Connection or TLC for the 2021/2022 school year, are invited to sign up and subscribe to our interest lists. As information becomes available, families will be notified of future programs and enrollment. For questions, please call us at (949) 768-0981 or send us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. |
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Drive-Thru Grocery Distribution |
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Trabuco Hills High School PTSA is sponsoring a Parent Education Night on Tuesday, March 2nd 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Improving Communication with Your Teen webinar is open to all SVUSD parents of teens. |
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OC Student Mental Health Resources |
Tip Sheet for Families: Youth Suicide & Mental Health Concerns During COVID-19 provides parents and other caregivers with research-based practices for recognizing mental health distress and suicidal ideation among children.
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Parent Workshop Opportunity |
The Orange County Council for the Gifted presents Parent & Educator Night on March 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Register for this free event through the link below. |
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Top Teachers & School Employees |
Seven SVUSD teachers and staff were named Parenting OC magazine Top Teacher & School Employees for 2021! Top 25 Teachers - Raniah Crail (Lake Forest Elem.), Mary Creager (RSM Int.), Katelyn Thompson (San Joaquin Elem.); Top 10 School Employees - Mary Core (Lake Forest Elem.), Regina Essex (Foothill Ranch Elem.), Jordan Reed (El Toro HS), Shawnna Sharrar (San Joaquin Elem.). Top 10 Teachers and Top School Employee winners will be announced February 24, 2021. Congratulations!
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February is recognized as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! CTE increases academic performance as well as motivation and engagement in the classroom. While this has been a very different year for all teachers, the CTE teachers are to be commended for modifying their curriculum, incorporating safety protocols for in-person, hands-on learning, and creating new real-world and engaging lessons for their students! |
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Skyler Ludin, a 2019 THHS graduate and champion of Unified Sports, has been serving as an ambassador for Special Olympics for the past two years, spreading the message of inclusion and the power of the Unified program. On February 10, Skyler spoke with the US Congress on behalf of Special Olympics. He continues to advocate for inclusion and credits his confidence from his Unified experiences at THHS and his Special Olympic experiences. Skylar is eager to grow in his development as a global messenger. His passion inspires all! #SVUSDShines |
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Key Club Lieutenant Governor |
Congratulations to Jessica Nguyen, 11th grade Key Club member at Mission Viejo High School, who has been elected to the post of Key Club Lieutenant Governor for Division 4 South! She was elected by 400 Key Club members to serve as Lieutenant Governor. Her slogan was "Rise and Grind." Her goal is to make all high school key clubs more involved and grow in membership. She will officially take office in April. #SVUSDShines |
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For the past year, the Saddleback Valley Adult Transition Program and the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center(UCSCR) have been developing a vocational training program for ATP students. In addition to having the student on-site, UCSCR will donate the fruits and produce of the students' labor to SVUSD where they will be used in further vocational training. While Covid-19 has put community based activities on hold, SVUSD ATP students will have access to begin working on the 200 acres where they will be able to gain skills in production and harvesting of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables when ATP is able to return to full community based job training. |
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February/March Edition of the School News Roll Call magazine is now available! Read highlights from each of our schools and divisions by accessing the digital version through the link below.
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The SVUSD School Reopening webpage is dedicated to Distance Learning and COVID-19 related support, and includes additional information related to SVUSD in-person reopening updates. |
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To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, a number of additional safety provisions are in place for the 2020-21 school year. The SVUSD Reopening & Safety Plan outlines these protocols and provides additional information. |
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During COVID-19, more than ever, PTA matters in our community. PTA is more than just FUN & Fundraising. Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs. |
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Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner
Board of Trustees
President
Suzie R. Swartz
Vice President
Amanda Morrell
Clerk
Barbara Schulman
Members
Dr. Edward Wong
Greg Kunath
Student Member of the Board
Madison Goseco
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