SVUSD eNewsletter
November 18, 2022
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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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We are so thankful for our amazing students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff. We wish you all a very happy and safe holiday. All SVUSD school sites and the District Office will be closed from Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th. |
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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.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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TLC (The Learning Connection) |
TLC is hiring high school students to work at its after school program with elementary school children! This is a perfect opportunity for students who are looking for a job with no evenings and no weekends, as well as holidays off! The scheduling commitment is Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm. For more information, email david.blake@svusd.org or DM us on Instagram: @svusdchildcare. To apply online, click the button below.
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Mrs. Liz's Rancho Cañada Preschool Connection class enjoyed a walking field trip to Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest! Children and their parents enjoyed playtime and a picnic! For more information on Preschool Connection, click the button below! |
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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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Join us as we visit Mission Viejo High School students at their Future Ready event – approximately 400 high school seniors either started or completed an application to higher education or the military. Want to see more of this event? Click here. We also visit Serrano Intermediate and their innovative PE cardio program that incorporates stationary bikes, music, and a whole lot of fun!
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The SVUSD School Choice Window will be opening soon! Elementary School Choice application window is from December 5, 2022 through December 23, 2022.
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MVHS Students Receive National Recognitions |
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Justin Leonard
National Merit Commended Student
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Jeremy Li
National Merit Commended Student
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Ben Gallegos
National Hispanic Recognition Program
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Congratulations to Mission Viejo High School students Justin Leonard, Jeremy Li, and Ben Gallegos for receiving national academic recognitions!
Justin Leonard and Jeremy Li are National Merit Commended students. Justin and Jeremy received Letters of Commendation in recognition for outstanding academic achievement.
Ben Gallegos is a National Hispanic 2022-2023 Scholar. Ben received recognition for excellence in academic achievement.
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Time to Nominate SVUSD's Best! |
It is time to nominate your favorite ParentingOC Top Teacher, Top Employee, and Top Leader. Nominations are due by November 28th! |
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Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School Drama recently put on their first show of the year, “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview.” RSM Drama Teacher, Scott Mendelson said, “I’m so proud of our students! They have worked so hard building sets, learning their lines, and collaborating to put on an amazing performance. I couldn’t be more pleased with their hard work and all the support from the community.” |
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Laguna Hills HS hosted the SVUSD Band Fest on November 2nd. Band Fest is the annual musical exhibition of the marching bands of Laguna Hills HS, El Toro HS, Mission Viejo HS, Trabuco Hills HS, as well as the bands of La Paz, Los Alisos, RSM and Serrano Intermediate Schools. This non-competitive performance showcased the outstanding instrumental music program offerings of SVUSD. |
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Del Cerro Elementary Trunk or Treat |
San Joaquin Elementary Pumpkin Contest |
Schools across SVUSD celebrated the fall season with dress up days, festivals, picnics, pumpkins, and fun family celebrations. |
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Rancho Cañada's Candy Monster |
Rancho Cañada Elementary's candy monster is collecting extra Halloween candy and will donate it to the troops and their families at Camp Pendleton. |
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Glen Yermo Elementary school's mascot has been on on sabbatical and made a surprise return visit at Glen Yermo's Friday ROAR assembly. Welcome back Roary! |
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TLC (The Learning Connection) |
TLC had a spooktacular October month! Rancho Cañada TLC had their very own Trunk or Treat event with 19 decorated cars and over 100 attendess! Olivewood TLC hosted a Fall-O-Ween Bash with face painting, a photo booth, and costume dress up! Robinson TLC and Lake Forest TLC held Halloween carnivals with a variety of activities! Click the button below for more information about TLC! |
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Preschool Connection took a trip to Tanaka Farms in October! Families experienced a tractor ride in the fields, visited the Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and were able to pick their very own vegetables and pumpkin from the fields! |
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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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