Preschool students from Ladera and Guin Foss recently enjoyed a visit to the Irvine Railroad pumpkin patch. Students and their families enjoyed a ride on the train and the chance to explore the pumpkin patch and displays. It was a morning filled with family fun and a ton of photos for students, families and staff. Thank you to preschool teachers Brittney Barns, Kim Webster, Traci Wuest, Anna Rante, Elizabeth Bishop, Kristen Miles and Elizabeth Turner for making this event possible. In addition, Kate Christmas, Bianca Guillen and Jessica Angel enjoyed the chance to be a part of the fun.

Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball teams at each of our comprehensive high schools, Tustin, Beckman and Foothill, for their play this season. A huge thank you goes to Tustin Coach Joanna Lane, Foothill Coach Randy Post and Beckman Coach Darin McBain for your leadership and support of these outstanding athletes. All of our students showed fantastic determination, sportsmanship and skill on the court. We now continue to follow Beckman and Foothill as they compete in the Girls Volleyball CIF-SS Division 2 Championships. Foothill plays Quartz Hill at Foothill this evening while Beckman will play Los Alamitos at Beckman. If both win, they will play one another in the quarter finals on October 26.

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Tustin Unified School District. In 1972, residents in Tustin voted to approve unification of the elementary district, Tustin School District, and Tustin Union High School. Fifty years later, TUSD continues the legacy of excellence established as we serve more than 21,000 students. Join us on the fiftieth day of school, October 26, as we kick off our anniversary celebration with a spirit day. Dress in 50's attire on October 26 to celebrate fifty years of excellence in TUSD!

This week, Beckman seniors Suhina Chand and Mahita Adluri, along with their teammate Keyon Jazayeri (IUSD), were honored by the Board of Trustees of the Coastline Regional Occupation Program (ROP). Suhina, Mahita and Keyon took top honors at the 2022 Intel Global Impact Festival, an annual digital readiness celebration for next generation technologists and teachers to showcase AI (artificial intelligence) innovation.  The team was selected as the US country-winner - AI Impact Creator award in the 13-18 years category.  Their project, Noted! - Scanner, Transcriber and AI Sorting Technology, was created this summer through the Careers in AI Career Exploration Experience facilitated by Coastline ROP and offered in partnership with CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County and Intel's AI for Workforce program. Exciting opportunities like this are available to TUSD students through our CTE Pathways. Congratulations Suhina, Mahita and Keyon! 

For those that can't join us on November 6 at the Dino Dash but would still like to support and share the experience with others, TPSF offers Dino Dash Runnerships.  Each Dino Dash Runnership sponsors a TUSD student's participation in the Dash.  Help TPSF make sure that every student that wants to run, walk or ride with their school is able to do so.  The Dash keeps kids active and engaged with friends and the community.  And, you can designate a portion of your registration to go back to a school or program of your choice.  In addition, Runners Circle membership is a great option to support 15 students and get VIP treatment at the Dash.

To learn more about Runnerships, Runners Circle and how you can support all TUSD schools through the Dino Dash, visit the TPSF website. We look forward to seeing you on November 6!