SVUSD
eNewsletter
May 8, 2020
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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In honor of celebrating our amazing SVUSD teachers, we created a special tribute video to celebrate the
SVUSD 2020 Teachers of the Year
!
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OC Teacher of the Year Semifinalists
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Congratulations to
Lori Musick
(RSM Intermediate) &
Carrie Nichols
(Santiago STEAM Magnet) for being selected as Semi-Finalists for Orange County Teacher of the Year! We are proud of your selection as 2 out of 15 Semi-Finalists county-wide!
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La Paz Intermediate School STEM
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As the COVID 19 pandemic spread around our world, La Paz students asked their teacher, Joella Russert, how they could help. The
La Paz STEM
class connected with Matter Hackers and created parts for PPE’s. The finished PPE’s were delivered to local hospitals. La Paz students’ and Mrs. Russert’s efforts remind all of us that we are in this together.
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Vital Link 2020 DMA Winners
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Congratulations to the Vital Link Digital Media Art 2020 Competition Winners! Over 100 students submitted work this year, and our thanks to our two teachers from El Toro High School,
Maria Nadal
, Multimedia Communications Design teacher, and
Joyanne Goodfellow
, Photography teacher, for mentoring their students.Check out the complete list of winners through the link.
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Cox has extended the low-cost internet offer for families with a K-12 student at home. Sign up by May 15th to be eligible.
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Distance Learning Resources
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Free online enrichment resources to support distance learning during school dismissals are available through the Resources link below.
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Glenn Giokaris (Principal) and the teachers of the SVUSD Virtual Academy will provide an overview of the SVUSD Virtual Academy. Separate webinars will be held for high school, intermediate, and elementary school levels.
Sign-up for the Information webinar!
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Early College Pathways Program
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Through a partnership with Saddleback College, the SVUSD Virtual Academy is pleased to offer dual enrollment starting in Fall 2020 for students to earn a certificate or diploma in either Business or Communication Information Technology!
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SVUSD Facilities Closures
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Throughout the closure, all school site facilities are closed.
This includes fields, stadiums, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc.
We know that many families are looking for outdoor space during this time, however, please do not access these school site facilities
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Please note that the take away lunch and breakfast service locations are operating on
Monday
and
Thursday
only
between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm.
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At this time, Kindergarten Round-Up has been postponed. Once new dates are established, we will communicate them with all families.
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Transitional Kindergarten
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The application for Transitional Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year is now available online & may be accessed through the link.
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TWI Preschool
Registration
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Our preschool provides a nurturing, diverse environment where 3 and 4-year olds can develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically while learning in Spanish. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact our program staff through email.
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Preschool Connection & TLC
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Save the date! Registration for
Preschool Connection and The Learning Connection (TLC) for the 2020/2021 school year begins May 11th at 8:00am. Please click the button below for more information! Please note that space cannot be guaranteed, and a waitlist may occur.
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2020-21 Bus Pass Information
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Bus pass sales for students attending Linda Vista ES, San Joaquin ES, La Paz Intermediate, RSM Intermediate, and Mission Viejo HS are from May 25th through June 26th. Applications must be submitted online and are processed on a first come, first served basis.
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United States Census 2020
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Census data affects planning and funding
for education
including programs such as Pell Grants, school lunches, adult education, and grants for preschool special education.
Your input matters! An online form is available in many different languages through the website below.
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Staying Connected
#SVUSDShines
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In this new normal of social distancing, staying connected can be challenging, but is essential to our well-being. We would love to hear from you on how you're staying motivated and engaged with your teachers and school. Join our "Staying Connected" campaign and use
#SVUSDShines
to tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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All of our
Saddleback Valley Shares
podcast
episodes are available on iTunes! In each episode, a guest from SVUSD goes in depth on topics from learning more about our high schools and Virtual Academy to diving deep into the Intra-District Transfer process. Learn more about SVUSD by listening to
Saddleback Valley Shares
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
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SVUSD will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide you with the latest updates.
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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
Dr. Edward Wong
Vice President
Amanda Morrell
Clerk
Suzie R. Swartz
Members
Greg Kunath
Barbara Schulman
Student Member of the Board
Sam Tullis
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SVUSD WEBSITE QUICK LINKS
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District Office
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