SVUSD eNewsletter
January 13, 2023
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The Laguna Hills High School football team are State Champions! Watch as the entire LHHS campus sends the team off in style.
LHHS beat Bellarmine College Prep 28-27 on December 10, 2022 to secure the CIF Division 3-A State Championship title! Go Hawks!
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Congratulations to our 2022 SVUSD
District Teachers of the Year!
Laura Blackie,
San Joaquin Elementary
Andrea Mahindrakar,
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Stacey Hunt,
Silverado High School
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day
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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all SVUSD school sites and the District office will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023.
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Friday, Jan. 27th Staff Development Day
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Friday, January 27, 2023 is a District Staff Development day and non-school day for all students.
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Sora Student Reading App
Now Available
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SVUSD is excited to share that students and teachers now have access to eBooks and audiobooks from the OC Public Libraries and Mission Viejo Library consortium: Southern California Digital Library through Sora, the student reading app for OverDrive. A tile named Sora-Student Reading App has been added to SaddlePort for easy access through the user district Google credentials. No need for a library card! Please contact your school library for information on how to access the Sora app and adding these libraries to your account.
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Secondary School Choice Window
Now Open!
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The Secondary School Choice application window is now open through January 27, 2023. This is for incoming 7th-12th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year.
For more information on School Choice, please visit the School Choice Intra-District Transfer website.
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Special Needs Resource Fair & Spring Shindig
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This event is going to combine all the information found in the Resource Fair with all the fun of our Special Needs Dances! Come learn all about the amazing programs and organizations designed to help you and your loved ones thrive in Orange County. There will also be a full dance floor and activity area hosted by none other than the famous Mr. DJ Noah as well as a delicious lunch provided on the outside patio area. This event is open to everyone so feel free to bring your friends and invite anyone who you feel could benefit. Click here for more information.
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Trabuco Hills HS
1st Place Silver Tier At Cyberpatriot
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Congratulations to THHS students Christian Marinkovich, Jacob Gottlieb, Victor Mei, and Jaren Chu for placing 1st place in the Silver Division as they head into the Cyberpatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition semifinals. A STEM program from the Air & Space Forces Association, this competition was created to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future. It puts teams of high school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. Through a series of online competition rounds, teams are given a set of virtual operating systems and are tasked with finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities while maintaining critical services.
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LCAP Thought Exchange
The LCAP is a 3-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures of SVUSD to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. We need the input of our community to refine this plan. Please use the link below to share your thoughts and perspectives.
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El LCAP es un plan de tres años que describe las metas, acciones, servicios, y gastos del SVUSD para apoyar los resultados positivos de los estudiantes que abordan las prioridades estales y locales. Necesitamos el aporte de nuestra comunidad para refinar este plan. Por favor utilice el enlace a continuación para compartir sus ideas y perspectivas.
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2023 - 2024 Transitional Kindergarten
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For the 2023-2024 school year, SVUSD will be offering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for those children who will turn 5 years old between September 2, 2023 – April 2, 2024. Registration will begin on March 20, 2023. Our program is a half day program with childcare available through TLC for those who need before or after-class child care. Please use the links below for additional information and registration. For students with Individualized Education Plans, please consult with your student’s IEP Team for TK placement.
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2023 - 2024 Kindergarten Registration
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Registration for our full day Kindergarten program opens on Monday, March 20, 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration will be conducted online and you will be able to register your child from the comfort of your own home! Childcare is available through TLC for those who may need before or after class child care. Click below for general registration information and assigned neighborhood school locator. For site-specific registration information, please visit your school’s website and view the “Enrollment” page under “About”.
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Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
January 18, 2023
5:00 pm
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Please don't miss our next Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 5:00pm. IMPORTANT INFO - The meeting location has moved to the Laguna Hills High School campus library. Complete details can be found on the South Orange County SELPA webpage, under the "Community Advisory Committee Meetings" accordion. You will also find additional information about viewing the meeting via Zoom in the same location.
The CAC is looking for two voting members to finish out the 22-23 school year: One SVUSD Parent Voting Member and one SVUSD Student with Special Needs Voting Member. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please click here and complete the application to be considered for the position. Voting will occur at the 1/18/23 meeting.
If you are wondering what the South Orange County SELPA Community Advisory Committee is all about . . . the purpose of our Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is to improve and promote communication between schools, parents, and public agencies to increase community awareness, facilitate parent education and support, and to coordinate activities on behalf of children with exceptional needs. All are welcome to attend any CAC meeting, as well as, joining the CAC as members. We look forward to seeing you on January 18th at 5:00 pm.
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In this edition of SV Connects, you will visit Los Alisos Intermediate and Valencia Elementary. First, see how Los Alisos is rewarding Responsibility, Readiness, and Respect during their PAWS-itive Exchange Day. Then, listen in to a 5th grade math lesson at Valencia where students are engaging through song and dance.
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Congratulations to our 2023 Teachers of the Year
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Each year, a teacher is honored by their colleagues at each school site as Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to each of the wonderful SVUSD teachers listed as receiving this honor. Your dedication to SVUSD’s students is so appreciated!
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SVUSD Governing Board Reorganization
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At the December 12, 2022 Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board Meeting, re-elected Board Member Barbara Schulman and newly-elected Board Member Dan Walsh were administered the Oath of Office. During this Annual Organizational Meeting, the SVUSD Board of Education elected new Board Officers as follows:
Barbara Schulman, President
Dr. Edward Wong, Vice President
Suzie R. Swartz, Clerk
Amanda Morrell, Member
Dan Walsh, Member
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2022 CIF State Champions!
Congratulations Laguna Hills Hawks Football
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ETHS Royal Blue Regiment Champions
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Congratulations to the El Toro High School Royal Blue Regiment on becoming the Western Band Association 2022 Regional and State Class 2A Champions!
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Laguna Hills HS
Pride & Prejudice Takes 3rd at CETA
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Laguna Hills HS Theater Department performance of Pride & Prejudice was awarded 3rd place by the California Educational Theatre Association for the Southern California Area. Congratulations!
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Silverado Students Honored by Kiwanis
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The Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo recognized three Silverado High School students for outstanding contributions to Silverado and the community. Congratulations to Kaylin Atwood, Katrina Gaxiola and Dyan Weeks!
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Melinda Heights
Toy Drive
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Melinda Heights student leaders collected hundreds of toys for children of Marines and Sailors at Camp Pendleton. Melinda Heights is extremely grateful for the generosity and giving spirit of our students and community!
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Administrator Announcement
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Michael Magnera
Assistant Principal
Trabuco Hills High School
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Michael Marzilli
Principal
Los Alisos Intermediate
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Sabrina Skeels
VAPA Coordinator
Educational Services
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Saddleback Valley Parent Teacher Association
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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
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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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Follow Us on Social Media for the Latest Updates
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Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner
Board of Trustees
President
Barbara Schulman
Vice President
Dr. Edward Wong
Clerk
Suzie R. Swartz
Members
Amanda Morrell
Dan Walsh
Student Member of the Board
Kaitlyn Heinecke
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