Join us on April 21 at Tustin Student Film Festival (TSFF) as we celebrate the skill and creative talent of our student filmmakers. TSFF will showcase student films from across Tustin Unified School District. For additional details on the Tustin Student Film Festival, and to purchase tickets, please visit the TSFF website.

Students from Beswick, Ladera, Peters Canyon and Red Hill competed this week in the Elementary Boys Volleyball finals. Athletes showed impressive teamwork, sportsmanship and athleticism as they competed for the season's top spot. Participating students shared that they learned valuable lessons applicable off the court, including the importance of communication and boosting up a peer. Congratulations to all of our Elementary Boys Volleyball teams for a season well played. And, a huge thank you to John Warren for his leadership of this program and all of our coaches for making participation possible for our students.

73 teachers were celebrated recently for completion of certifications focused on integrating technology into instruction. Teachers completed the certification of their choice over a 6-week period including Apple Teacher, Microsoft Educator, Adobe Creative Educator, and Google Level 1 certification. Each certification included coursework focused on information, ideas, and examples of how to integrate technology into instruction to promote creativity, and enhance our students' learning experiences and engagement. Teachers had the opportunity to apply their learning through a project with their students or a presentation shared with staff. Throughout the 6-week period, in-person workshops were also offered to support this work, with opportunities to co-plan, co-create, and ideate. Thank you to all of our participating educators for their dedication to lifelong learning and to Education Technology Specialist Julie Young for leading this effort!

The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is made up of representatives from each of our campuses. They meet regularly throughout the year to discuss English Learners issues, in addition to hearing presentations on topics of interest. This week, DELAC heard from Educational Services Director Dr. Stephanie Yang regarding LCAP review and input in addition to updates to reclassification criteria. Board Vice President Allyson Damikolas also shared an update from the Board of Education. We are grateful to our DELAC members for their service this year.

Join us at the Tustin Summer Academy for learning fun this summer. Beginning June 12, students of all ages can participate in enrichment classes during two- and four-week morning sessions at Orchard Hills School. Classes include physics, ukelele, Spanish language immersion, drama, cooking, algebra, writing, STEAM and more. In addition, Fast Forward classes give elementary students the chance to gain skills for the upcoming school year.  And, high school students can participate in a special addition this is year through the Intensive Theater program taught at Beckman High School. Need-based scholarships as well as busing from select schools are available. Classes are filling quickly! For more information and to register, please visit the TPSF website.