SVUSD eNewsletter
April 22, 2022
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SVUSD Unified School Games
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Bosch Donates to Trabuco Field Study! |
The BOSCH Community Fund (yes the BOSCH you know that makes high-end dishwashers!) has again granted SVUSD money to contribute to the Trabuco Field Study’s EcoSTEM Immersion. This partnership has allowed almost 7000 SVUSD elementary students to attend field trips for free.
BOSCH is a great partner for us in supporting teacher innovation in Science and outdoor learning and ecological awareness for students.
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Mission Viejo HS Chamber Singers & Treble Choir |
MVHS students had the opportunity to work 1-on-1 with the wonderful faculty at Texas State University, as well as perform at amazing locations like the San Jose Mission (founded in 1720) and 180 feet below ground in the Natural Bridge Caverns! Additionally, both MVHS Chamber Singers & Treble Choir participated in the Bluebonnet Classic Choral Competition, as the only California school in the competitive field. BOTH choirs were awarded the class of Division 1 - Superior ratings, with the MVHS Chamber Singers taking home the coveted Outstanding Performance trophy for the entire competition! |
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El Toro Wins National Ceramics Show |
Congratulations are in order for El Toro High School Students: Wilfredo Argueta (Best of Show 12th grade!) Michaela Arsene (Best of Show 9th &10th grade!) Zoe Carmack, Delfina Anderson Comas, Adolfo Corrales, Cathy Ellsworth, Mischa Miranda, and Peyton Neblett for having their ceramic art pieces accepted into the Juried American Museum annual High School show.
The ceramic artwork from these students was selected from among the submission of high school students across the nation. Their works are featured in the virtual opening reception + awards ceremony online now through Aug. 31st, 2022.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
In partnership with Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Orange County Department of Education, |
will present a workshop for parents/guardians/family members from Saddleback Valley Unified School District and other neighboring school districts on
Learning more about Anxiety and How to Support our Youth
with Neda Semsar, MSW and Marlene Abarca, MSW, speakers form Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Living.
Tuesday, May 3rd
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Topics include:
- What is Anxiety? (Causes/Risk Factors/Warning Signs)
- “Perfectionism” & Anxiety
- Social Anxiety (especially during pandemic)
- Strategies to Support our Youth
To register and to receive a Zoom Link, please visit the Registration Link by May 2nd.
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Trabuco Hills HS Save the Children Golden Plate Award |
Congratulations to the Trabuco Hills High School Save the Children Club for winning the 2021 “Clubsgiving” winter holiday fundraising competition. The club successfully raised $1,276.67 for vulnerable children this past holiday season, more than any other Save the Children Club in the US! As the Clubsgiving champion, the THHS Save the Children Club is the recipient of the 2021 Golden Plate Award, a trophy signifying their passionate commitment to improving the lives of children.
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Valencia Elementary School Night of Giving |
During the first week of April, Valencia Elementary School participated in Kindness Week. On Thursday, April 7th, the entire school community was able to participate in The Night of Giving lead by SEAKers. This event allows students and their families to move through kindness stations which include creating kindness rocks, making a birthday box or comfort bags for children in need, iCare kits for the military, Meals on Wheels notes and cards, and the list goes on and on.
The totals for this Night of Giving are as follows: 136 iCare packages, 123 Kindness Rocks, 75 Meals on Wheels Placemats, 40 Comfort Bags, 40 Birthday in a Box, 18 Tie Blankets, 68 Cards for Seniors and….. numerous NEGU cards of encouragement. 🧡 Kindness Week at Valencia is not just about creating Kindness at school, but also in the local community and beyond.
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Esperanza Pancake Breakfast |
Esperanza Education Center Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is April 24, 2022, from 8-11a.m. Silent auction runs from April 17-24. All proceeds benefit the Adult Transition Program at Esperanza.
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2022-2023 Bus Pass Information |
2022-2023 Bus Pass Sales for students attending Linda Vista Elementary, San Joaquin Elementary, La Paz Intermediate, and RSM Intermediate will begin on Thursday, May 19, 2022 and continue through Thursday, June 16, 2022. Applications must be submitted online and are processed on a first come, first served basis. |
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CIF Southern Section Academic Awards |
The 34th Annual CIF Southern Section (SS) Academic Awards were announced on April 1, 2022. The team awards are based on a non-weighted cumulative grade point average. Ninety-seven teams across our four high schools submitted entries. CIF-SS received 2,009 team entries in total for the 2021-22 CIF-SS Academic Awards, and based on records; this marks the first time SVUSD schools have participated in the CIF-SS Academic Awards program.
Each site selected two CIF-SS Student-Athletes of the Year:
El Toro:
Carson Olsen - Football
Nithika Kiruveedula - Girls Tennis
Laguna Hills:
Anthony Istaphanous - Boys Volleyball
Lauren Bucaro - Girls Volleyball
Mission Viejo:
Josh Collins - Boys Water Polo
Shelby Mills - Girls Volleyball
Trabuco Hills:
Benjamin Rutkin - Baseball
Elizabeth Dunning - Softball
SVUSD Academic Award Team Winners:
El Toro - Boys Volleyball
Laguna Hills - Girls Basketball
Mission Viejo - Boys Cross Country
Trabuco Hills - Gilrs Cross Country
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SVUSD is excited to announce our upcoming Spring Musicals!
The following productions will take place at their respective school sites:
Los Alisos Intermediate -
"Into the Woods, Jr."
April 22nd @ 7pm
Trabuco Hills HS -
"Cinderella"
April 23rd,and 28-29th @7pm
Laguna Hills HS -
"The Addams Family"
April 23rd, 2pm & 7pm
April 28-30th @ 7pm, plus an additional 2pm performance on April 30th
La Paz Intermediate -
"Princess King"
April 28-29th @ 7pm
Mission Viejo HS -
"Shrek"
April 28-30th and May 5-7th @ 7pm
RSM Intermediate -
"Matilda"
May 5-7th and 12-14th @7pm, plus an additional 2pm performance on April 14th
Please reach out to the specific school sites for more information!
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El Toro High School Instrumental Music |
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El Toro High School Winter Percussion had a great competitive season. They placed 4th in their block at SCPA Championship Prelims and advanced to Championship Semi-Finals at Great Oaks on 4/10/2022, where they ended their season with an amazing performance!
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El Toro Instrumental Music Department's Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra excelled at the San Juan Hills Festival on March 22 and March 23. Each ensemble received Unanimous Superior Ratings. |
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El Toro High School Winter Guard is capping off a very successful season this weekend! The team will be competing April 23 at 4:29 pm in the WGASC Preliminary Championships in the Scholastic A Division at UCI Bren Center. Please come to cheer on the team as they compete against 30 other teams for a position in Grand Championships on Sunday April 24 at UCI Bren Center. |
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Unified Program, Part 2
Robinson Elementary School
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For Part Two of our special episodes on the Unified Program at SVUSD, we visited Robinson Elementary School. In this episode you'll hear from members of the Robinson community as they discuss the positive impacts that the Unified Program has had at their school. |
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Los Alisos Fluor Ball Run Challenge |
Two young Lobo engineers won the nationwide Fluor Ball Run Challenge, resulting in a $1,000 grant from Fluor! The students are Christian Avalos and Lance Evanculla, pictured with STEM teacher, Mr. Moreno. There were over 4100 entries globally and they were selected as 1 of the 10 winners. They had to build a contraption with only paper and tape. The goal was to use the least amount of paper and have the slowest ball run! |
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Peter Plotkin Memorial Foundation
Scholarship Recipients
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From the left: Maddy Billington (THHS), Sienna Phillips (THHS), Meg Sauzedde (THHS), Kaelee Field (THHS), Orianne Adams (THHS), Maya Benham (THHS), Cameron Spragle (LHHS), William Pedroza (LHHS), Anna Sprague (LHHS) |
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Trabuco Hills High School in the Arts |
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THHS Choir & Auroras Sweep
Hawaii State Heritage Festival
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Chapman University Holocaust
Art and Writing Contest
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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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