As we head into our holiday break, we hope you enjoy the latest edition of 90 Second Round-Up, where we take approximately a minute and a half to update you on what is happening in our district! You can find all episodes of 90 Second Round-Up on the Communications page of our website.
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Trabuco Hills High School Awarded Golden Bell
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At the
California School Board Association (CSBA)
Conference earlier this month, Trabuco Hills High School and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District were awarded the Golden Bell Award for Equity and Access, Unified Champion Schools Program.
The CSBA honored nearly 40 school districts from over 900 in the state. THHS and SVUSD were honored for their Unified Sports Program and their movement towards full inclusion of our Special Needs students into the entire school program. Trabuco Hills, under the direction of Kara Johnson, has led the charge in the SVUSD for inclusion. With the support of the district, this movement has quickly taken root and the entire Saddleback Valley District is the first Unified School District in Orange County. The program has been highlighted in many issues of eNews.
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Students at The Learning Connection (TLC) located at Rancho Cañada Elementary are working together for a great cause! This month, the staff and children have set up a donation bin to collect blankets and winter wear for the OC Rescue Mission. All donations will be sent to the Village of Hope Shelter in Orange County. K-6th grade TLC children have been collecting items since the beginning of December, with a goal of 25 or more donations, which will help meet the needs of those men, women and children transitioning from a state of homelessness. SVUSD couldn't be more proud of these students who have shared this mission with their families to give to those in need this holiday season.
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All TLC Sites will be closed 12/23/19 - 1/1/20. We wanted to share with you which of our TLC sites will be open during Winter Recess on 1/2/20 & 1/3/20. Services will be available to our families from 7:00am – 6:00pm each day. Please contact TLC at (949) 768-0981 or click the link below for more information.
Open host sites are indicted in
bold
.
Cielo Vista
(
Robinson Ranch & Trabuco Mesa
)
Cordillera
(
Del Cerro
)
De Portola
(Linda Vista & Montevideo)
Del Lago
(
Glen Yermo
)
Foothill Ranch
Gates
(Santiago & Olivewood)
Lake Forest
Lomarena
(Valencia & San Joaquin)
Melinda Heights
Portola Hills
Rancho Canada (
La Madera
)
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Unified Arts is an inclusive club at THHS where students with and without special needs, work together in drama, performing arts, theater, music, and art. During the first week of December, Trabuco Hills High School presented its second annual Unified Performance of
A Christmas Carol
. Students helped with lights, music, songs, dancing, set production, costumes, hair and makeup, props, stage direction, etc.
Over the course of three days multiple performances were held for students and parents alike.
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La Paz music teacher, Dan Robbins, and teachers for the Autism Program, Allison Pierce and Andee Kridel, joined forces to bring the gift of United Sound to our students. It has been a great connection and collaboration for the students in both the music and autism programs. Their success resulted in Mr. Robbins and the Jazz band being invited to perform at the Orange County Department of Education's "Kindness Carol" Luncheon on December 20th in Costa Mesa.
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Anthony Cruz, El Toro High School senior, and an AVID and AP Capstone student, was selected as a finalist in the Questbridge Scholarship Competition. He was matched to receive a full four-year scholarship to Grinnell College, one of the most elite liberal arts universities in the nation. This year, competing with a record number of applicants, Anthony was among the top students to receive a full four-year college match scholarship. He will be the first in his family to attend college and has made his family and his extended Charger family so proud. When asked to comment about this achievement, Anthony humbly said: “Although I would want to personally thank everybody who helped me along my journey, I’d like to think that my friends helped me the most, since we all went through the same difficult work to get where we are, and we always knew we had each other’s backs. So, if I gave up, to me, it would be like I gave up on them. I know I’ll never forget them and the impact that they made in my life”. Congratulations, Anthony!
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SVUSD School Tours and Showcases begin next month. Each site will hold their Showcase (formerly, Open House) on individual evenings. Please check the school's website for up to date information and to schedule a tour. Click below to bookmark our website for upcoming dates!
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SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOICE DATES
January 6 - February 7
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOICE DATES
February 10 - March 6
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On December 12, Dr. Edward Wong was selected as the President of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Education during the annual reorganization meeting. Pictured above is Dr. Wong with outgoing President, Suzie R. Swartz. The Board acknowledged Mrs. Swartz's contributions to our stakeholders and thanked her for her service. To read more about our Board of Education, please click the link below.
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With over 4,600 employees, Saddleback Valley Unified School District is proud to share 'Employee Spotlight' videos. This month, we are pleased to share the story of Lisbeth Welch-Stamos, one of our Curriculum Coaches. Each of our videos features staff members showcasing their talents and commitment to their role, and how they positively impact our schools and students. Please visit our website to watch Lisbeth's story, as well as to enjoy previous 'Spotlights'.
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The latest episode of our Podcast is now airing, featuring Dr. Francis Dizon, Director of Student Services as he sits down with Mark Perez, Director of Communications and Administrative Services, to discuss the upcoming School Choice Intra-District Transfer process.
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Winter Recess
No School
December 23 - January 3
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MLK Observance
No School
January 20
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High School Final Exams
Minimum Day Schedule
January 22 - 24
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Staff Development Day
No School
January 29
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Human Resources is always looking for fantastic people to join the SVUSD team!
We have part-time, full-time, and substitute positions available.
Please consider your next great job in SVUSD!
NOW HIRING!
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Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner
Board of Trustees
President
Dr. Edward Wong
Vice President
Amanda Morrell
Clerk
Suzie R. Swartz
Members
Barbara Schulman
Greg Kunath
Student Member of the Board
Sam Tullis
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