Throughout CTE month, elementary students in TUSD enjoyed career exploration activities tailored to their grade level. Presented by our elementary counselors, students enjoyed reading There's a Hat for That, the story of a curious monkey who explores different careers while trying on hats, until they find the perfect fit. Counselors, like Ms. Peyton at Guin Foss, guided students through activities encouraging play and exploration of the tremendous options waiting for students in their future. It was wonderful to see our younger scholars engaged in activities that celebrate their unique personalities and the possibilities of the future.

The Tustin Student Film Festival (TSFF) will be held on April 21. TSFF showcases and celebrates the skill and creative talent of our student filmmakers.

TUSD middle and high school students interested in submitting their film can visit the TSFF website for more information. Submissions are due March 17. Award winning entries will be showcased at the event.

For more information on the Tustin Student Film Festival, and to purchase tickets, please visit the TSFF website.

The Tustin Summer Academy enrichment program is designed, written and taught by talented TUSD credentialed teachers under TPSF's guidance. Tustin Summer Academy offers small classes with challenging and engaging curriculum designed to expand student's knowledge while nurturing creativity and curiosity. These exciting course offerings are all about making learning fun - no homework, tests or grades. Classes are offered for students entering Kindergarten through high school. For more information and to register for Tustin Summer Academy, please visit the TPSF website.

And, for more news and updates from the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, sign up to receive the TPSF Newsletter. Join the TPSF email list to stay up to date on the many ways they are supporting all TUSD schools.

Tustin Unified School District values parent/guardian perspectives and is committed to engaging stakeholders in the process of developing goals and actions for the 2023-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Parents/guardians can share their feedback by March 15, through our LCAP 2023-24 Parent/Community Survey. Instructions on accessing a ParentSquare form for parents and students is available in English and Spanish.

On Saturday, March 11, the Tustin Host Lions, Santa Ana Host Lions and OC Central Lions will come together to sponsor a free vision screening and recycled glasses event for the community. Open to all ages at Century High School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will give attendees the chance to have a vision screening to assess for ocular health concerns and provide a useable pair of recycled eyeglasses. Additional details are available through the Vision Screening flyer or by calling 714.805.9136.

TK-12th grade students who are new to TUSD for the 2023-24 school year can get a head start on the enrollment process. Begin the enrollment process through the TUSD AIR Portal. AIR enrollment allows parents/guardians to quickly begin the enrollment process online.

Children who will turn five on or before September 1, 2023 are eligible to enter kindergarten in the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Children who will be five between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024 are eligible to enter transitional kindergarten.

More information is available for families on our website, including details of our Kindergarten Readiness Program which offers half-day state-subsidized and half-day and full-day fee-based programs.