SVUSD eNewsletter October 22, 2021

SVUSD eNewsletter

October 22, 2021

Symphony on the Go!

Korina Bao, an eighth grader at Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School, won the poster contest for the Symphony on the Go season of Pacific Symphony! Congratulations, Korina!

Symphony on the Go!

Red Ribbon

Week

Wear your Red Ribbon wristband! A list of businesses that are working with the City of Mission Viejo to provide incentives to students who come to their business wearing their wristbands is available below.

Red Ribbon Week Incentive Program

Staff Development Day

All elementary teachers engaged in a day of hands-on science and writing using our Amplify Science materials. The morning hours were spent diving deep into one particular unit’s science kits. Teachers performed the actual experiments and inquiries and built their own models in collaborative groups. Each activity in the kit, including the building of the science wall and emphasis on language structures, is significant for student success. Teachers spent the afternoon writing to the prompt their students will be answering and practiced scoring. Our amazing K-6 teachers were able to analyze the new rubrics and are calibrated in their understanding of scoring scientific writing. It was a fun and intense day for all. Big thanks to the teachers on the writing task force and our instructional coaches for making this day happen.

Best Buddies Scarecrow Voting

THHS Best Buddies is participating in the City of Mission Viejo's 5th annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest calls for businesses and nonprofit organizations to design and create a scarecrow for display at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. The public can vote for their favorites in various categories. Vote for THHS Best Buddies to win People's Choice!

Vote Here!

Preschool Connection

Students in Ms. Pat's Best Buddies Preschool Connection class worked on one-to-one correspondence and fine motor skills during their October theme, Ten Timid Ghost! To learn more about Preschool Connection and the Best Buddies class, click the button below!

Preschool Connection

New Administrator Announcement

Mark Perez

Director II, Second Language and Intervention Programs

Educational Services

In Case You Missed It

California Teacher of the Year

Alondra Diaz

Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Teacher, Alondra Diaz, has just been named a 2022 California Teacher of the Year! She is one of five teachers in the state to earn this prestigious distinction, and has also been nominated as California’s representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition, meaning she’ll go on to compete against nominees from other states. The 2022 National Teacher of the Year is expected to be announced in the spring. Superintendent, Dr. Turner, shares "Alondra’s passion for her students’ success is evident every time I come to her classroom. She is engaging, inspirational, and a true leader. Above all, Alondra cares deeply about each and every one of her students. It is our great fortune that Alondra is a SVUSD teacher!" We are extremely proud of Alondra and wish her luck as she continues to the national competition! You may read more about Alondra and her recognition by accessing the news release and Orange County Department of Education’s Newsroom article below.

CDE News Release

OCDE Announcement

Saddleback Valley Shares New Podcast

Saddleback Valley Shares is back for the 2021-22 school year with a very special episode. Mark Perez is joined by the "pancake boy" himself, Rayaan. Rayaan is a Portola Hills Elementary student who won the 2020-21 IHOP Kid Chef contest. Listen in as they discuss the contest, the delicious Caramel Apple a la Mode Pancake recipe, and Rayaan's aspirations to win on the handball court.

Episode 9

School News

Roll Call

The September-October Edition of the School News Roll Call magazine is now available! Read highlights from each of our schools and divisions

SNRC

Cox Internet Program

Cox is keeping students, families and communities connected through an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Programa de Internet Cox

Cox mantiene conectados a los alumnos, las familias y las comunidades a través del programa de beneficio de banda ancha de emergencia.

Programa de beneficio de banda ancha de emergencia

Saddleback Valley Parent Teacher Association

Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs.

SVPTA

Join PTA Today!

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.

SVEF

District Calendars

2021-2022 Calendar

SVUSD Employment

Employment Opportunities

SVUSD Board of Education

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

Kaitlyn Heinecke

SVUSD Board of Education

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