Congratulations to Library Media Technician Carol Moore, TUSD's 2023 District Classified Employee of the Year! Ms. Moore has been a part of the Pioneer Middle School Family for 27 years. Throughout her career, she has shared her passion for reading, connecting students to books that align with their interests. She goes above and beyond from curating books based on current units of study, spearheading the campus book fair with PTO and bringing classes into the library for reading. Ms. Moore is simply remarkable and we are honored to celebrate her as TUSD's 2023 District Classified Employee of the Year.

Through CalKIDS, children in California have the opportunity to get a jump start on saving for college. Newborns and eligible low-income public school students are automatically enrolled and given a CalKIDS college savings account with an initial deposit between $25 and $1,500. There is no need to apply and no requirement that families make any kind of financial commitment. Families also have the option to contribute, if they would like, through a ScholarShare 529.

CalKIDS savings can be used for qualified higher education expenses like tuition, books, computer equipment, supplies, and more at thousands of eligible schools nationwide and even some abroad.

From April 17-30, when families link a new or existing ScholarShare 529 account to their CalKIDS account, they will receive an additional $50 in their CalKIDS account! It’s the perfect opportunity to begin saving for your child’s future and help them achieve their college or career dreams.

Visit www.CalKIDS.org today to learn more about eligibility, register for the program, and get started on your savings!

The Tustin School Management Association (TSMA) and Coordinating Council were honored to celebrate volunteers and community partners at the 46th Annual Community Recognition Dinner. The event highlighted the outstanding support of our dedicated volunteers and their impact on our students, staff and schools. In addition, TSMA and Coordinating Council also presented the Assistance League with the TSMA Community Service Award in recognition of their ongoing commitment to our students and schools. A huge thank you to Community Dinner Co-Chairs Maggie Burdette, Michelle England, Troy Fresch and TSMA President Jennifer Harrison for making this event possible.

At Ladera Elementary, the Outdoor Learning Garden takes the classroom outside, thanks to a generous TPSF Enrichment Grant secured by teacher Jay Warren. The Outdoor Learning Garden allows classes to discover new things in a peaceful and relaxed outdoor setting. It has also been a pleasant space for students to read and study, or spread out and collaborate on projects. 

The Ladera Outdoor Learning Garden is one of 137 special school projects across TUSD funded through TPSF Enrichment Grants. This year the number of requests for grants more than doubled, but due to community support all schools received funding. We are grateful to TPSF for their generous support of our schools. To learn how to support TPSF's Enrichment Grants, please visit the TPSF website.

Legacy Magnet Academy Virtual Enterprise (VE) students took home third place for their marketing plan at the 2023 Youth Business Summit. The Ella's team was joined by advisor Mr. Moe to compete against the top 50 VE teams across the nation. This is the first year for the VE program at Legacy and their first year competing, making the Ella's team's success a truly remarkable accomplishment. Congratulations to the Ella's team and Mr. Moe!