Second Harvest Food Bank is offering fresh food distributions across TUSD on multiple dates throughout the school year. Food is available for families through a farmer's market-style distribution, so please bring your own reusable bags.

We are grateful for the generous support of community partners like Second Harvest Food Bank and the numerous volunteers that make this effort possible.

This summer, we were pleased to offer our Summer Scholars Program to Advanced Learning Program (APL) and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) identified students. This specialized program aimed to deepen their conceptual understanding and expand their knowledge during a week of thematic differentiated instruction, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking through the use of GATE strategies. In addition, students had an opportunity to connect with peers in advance of the start of school.

A big thank you to Teacher on Special Assignment Lisa Ryan and the teachers and staff who made this special program possible.

Our Mental Health Services Team is pleased to share the year's first issue of Building Resilience. The newsletter is dedicated to sharing mental health resources with all of our families. In this issue, meet the team leading mental health support for our students, learn valuable tips for supporting your child's behavior in school and explore positive communication. The first issue of Building Resilience is available in English and Spanish.

TUSD students, like Connor Hsu from Myford, are getting creative, shooting some dino-rific short videos in celebration of the Tustin Public Schools Foundation Dino Dash. Students of all ages can enter their short videos in TPSF's contest where multiple $100 cash prizes are being offered. Entries are due September 15. Videos will be included on school and TPSF social media to promote Dino Dash. Dino Dash is TPSF's largest event to benefit all TUSD schools. 

For more information on the video and other contests, and to register for Dino Dash, visit www.dinosaurdash.net. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Dino Dash on November 5!