SVUSD eNewsletter
September 23, 2022
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Join Lomarena Elementary students as they connect with each other and answer their Question of the Day and take a peek at Club Rush at El Toro High School where there is a service, academic, or fun club for every student! |
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PBIS State Recognition Awards |
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, or PBIS, is an evidence based, proactive approach to teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors at schools, thus creating social emotionally competent students, reducing bullying behaviors on our school campuses, decreasing rates of student reported drug and alcohol abuse and increasing academic performance. The California PBIS Coalition put forth rigorous standards to school sites to achieve state recognition for their implemented practices. This achievement recognizes school sites for creating a safe, positive, consistent, and predictable system for behavioral supports. Only 1,370 of the over 10,000 school sites in California achieved recognition from the state and 19 of those schools are right here in Saddleback Valley Unified School District this year. |
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Gold Recognition:
Melinda Heights Elementary
Los Alisos Elementary
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Bronze Recognition:
Gates Elementary
La Madera Elementary
Montevideo Elementary
Portola Hills Elementary
Santiago Elementary
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Silver Recognition:
Del Cerro Elementary
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Glen Yermo Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary
Lomarena Elementary
San Joaquin Elementary
Trabuco Elementary
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
La Paz Intermediate
RSM Intermediate
Serrano Intermediate
Silverado High School
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Trabuco Hills HS National Merit Semifinalists |
The 2021 PSAT/NMSQT served as an initial screen of the entrants to the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists are the highest scorers in each of the 50 states and represent less than 1% of each state’s high school seniors. A list of semifinalists by high school is sent to four-year U.S. colleges and universities. Our semifinalists and their counselors are working hard to complete their National Merit Scholarship applications in order to be considered as finalists. We have high hopes that both Claire Stuvland and Harika Amineni (*not pictured) will advance to Finalist status. Congratulations to our students. |
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El Toro High School Principal in the News |
With her interest piqued by the September 16, 2022 OC Register article featuring Dr. Jimmy Martin following in his father’s footsteps as Principal of El Toro High School, NBC Universal’s reporter Vikki Vargas did a follow-up story. Ms. Vargas interviewed Dr. Martin and two current ETHS teachers that were actually hired by his father, “Doc” Martin. Coincidentally, both were also instructors of Dr. Martin in his younger days - Mark Flippin was his football coach and Monalee Vail was his 8th grade algebra teacher.
Click here to watch the interview.
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CASC Symposium for Student Board Members |
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On Monday, September 12, 2022, Student Board Member Kaitlyn Heinecke (LHHS) and Student Board Representative Bartev Stepanian (ETHS) attended the CASC (California Association of Student Councils) Symposium for Student Board Members at OCDE (Orange County Department of Education) directed by Student Board Representative Irene Kim (MVHS).
Students learned about the Roles and Responsibilities of Student Board Members, Challenges Faced by Student Board Members, Presentation Skills, Education Policy, Student Rights, and other essential information. They also had an opportunity to learn from SVUSD Trustee Barbara Schulman regarding the importance of their roles during a formal question and answer period, as well as an informal lunch conversation.
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Lomarena Celebrates Community Heroes |
On September 12th, Lomarena celebrated the heroes in our community! All First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and their families were invited to join the school for a breakfast sponsored by Lomarena's lovely PTA and to enjoy patriotic presentations the students prepared for their heroes. Students got to see PRIDE in action through the work of adults in our community who show Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diligence, and Empathy in their vocations.
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Fall Family Lunch Returns to Montevideo |
Family Lunch is back at Montevideo! Montevideo families joined students for lunch and lunch recess for their Fall Family Picnic, sponsored by the Montevideo PTA. They weren’t completely surprised when they needed to make more sign-in sheets and Visitor stickers for those coming on campus. Families and friends had a wonderful time eating their lunches and playing at lunch recess. What a joy to be all together! |
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The SVUSD Language Acquisition Office would like to invite you to our Multilingual Family Education Fair on Saturday, October 1 at the District Office in Mission Viejo from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. We are excited to offer this free event to all of our Multilingual Families (families who have students learning English) which will provide school/community resources and a variety of educational workshops to help support you and your children as they attend SVUSD schools. Free childcare, transportation and snacks will be provided.
La Oficina de Adquisición de Idiomas de SVUSD desea invitarlo a nuestra Feria de Educación Familiar Multilingüe el sábado 1 de octubre en la Oficina del Distrito en Mission Viejo de 10:00 am a 1:00 pm. Estamos emocionados de ofrecer este evento gratuito a todas nuestras familias multilingües (familias cuyos estudiantes están aprendiendo inglés) que brindará los recursos escolares/comunitarios y una variedad de talleres educativos para ayudarlos a usted y a sus hijos mientras asisten a las escuelas del SVUSD. Se proporcionará cuidado de niños, transporte y refrigerios gratuitos.
Esperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros para este día divertido e informativo y le pedimos que confirme su asistencia antes del jueves 29 de septiembre a través de este enlace(https://forms.gle/tzQSkGqUVB51RNj3A). También puede encontrar un volante informativo sobre la Feria de Educación aquí.
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Students in the Preschool Connection are off to a great start to the new school year! This month, students in Ms. Rebecca's class practiced blowing bubbles, which helps develop oral motor skills as well as visual tracking and hand eye coordination skills! Interested in enrolling your child? Space is available at select locations! |
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The Learning Connection (TLC) |
TLC's before and after school program is hiring! Lead the coolest kids in town in a fun and exciting after school experience at a campus near you! No weekends, no nights, paid holidays, and paid vacation time! Plus, ask us about making your own schedule and working as little or as much as YOU want. Join our team and get paid to play! For questions, email David Blake at david.blake@svusd.org.
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Welcome New Administrators |
Cathy Rodriguez
Assistant Principal,
Gates Elementary School
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Ashley Stift
Assistant Principal,
El Toro High School
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This year the PSAT exam will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at each of our four comprehensive high schools. Limited tests are available to purchase. Contact your school's student store or guidance department for more information. If you need assistance with paying for the exam, please see your counselor.
To learn more about the PSAT, please click here.
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Please join us on an insider’s view of some of the great things happening at SVUSD schools. SV Connects by focusing on equitable, intentional, and engaging practices which provide opportunities for each and every student to be successful. You can look forward to an exciting and informative new video each edition of SVUSD eNews. |
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Trabuco Hills High School Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs |
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From the left: Angelica Castaneda-Mendez, Abigail Longacre, Brittany Reynolds, Natalie Brooks, Brooks Brummell |
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Five Trabuco Hills High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs! These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process.
These five students earned this recognition by excelling on their PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and in their classrooms.
- Abigail Longacre: NHRA (National Hispanic Recognition Award)
- Angelica Castaneda-Mendez NHRA (National Hispanic Recognition Award)
- Brittany Reynolds: NHRA (National Hispanic Recognition Award)
- Brooks Brummell: NAARA (National African American Recognition Award)
- Natalie Brooks: NHRA (National Hispanic Recognition Award)
Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5., excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town. Eligible students are invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year, and are awarded at the beginning of the next school year.
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SVUSD's Preschool Connection is off to a great start for the new school year! In Mrs. Pat's Best Buddies Preschool Connection Class, students are practicing their letters and becoming familiar with magnifying glasses to observe objects up close! For more information about Preschool Connection, click the button below! |
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TLC (The Learning Connection) |
The Learning Connection (TLC)'s before and after school program is hiring fun, engaging, and imaginative individuals to provide excellent care for children in our programs! No weekends, no nights, paid holidays, and paid vacation time! Join our team and get paid to play! Click the button below to find the perfect opportunity!
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SVUSD is currently hiring Instructional Assistants. Elementary, Intermediate and High School level positions available. |
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All year long, we post happenings from throughout SVUSD on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. We share content from all of our school sites, so you don’t want to miss out. New for this school year is our weekly Mascot Monday trivia quiz, which is found only on SVUSD social accounts, so follow us today!
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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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