SVUSD eNewsletter August 26, 2022

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Student Marketplace Grand Opening

Focused on meeting the needs of our students, families, and community, SVUSD celebrated the grand opening of the Student Marketplace on Friday, August 26, 2022. Food, household goods, school supplies, clothing, and information about community services will be available Friday afternoons at the Marketplace, located on the campus of Silverado High School. SVUSD thanks the Mission Viejo Community Foundation for its partnership, as well as the countless others who volunteered their time, talents, and resources to this project.

Congratulations Linda Vista IB Magnet Elementary

Linda Vista IB Magnet Elementary School has received the 2022 Parenting OC Readers' Choice Award for Best Public Elementary School. Congratulations, Linda Vista!

Reader's Choice Awards

Welcome Back! Del Cerro welcomed parents of new TK and Kindergarten students on the first day of school with coffee and breakfast items. Parents had an opportunity to meet each other and to learn a bit about the school from PTA members and Principal Thomsen. Check out OC Register's article, SVUSD Students Move on to the Business of Learning, and click here for more 1st day photos! Follow Us! All year long, we post happenings from throughout SVUSD on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. We share content from all of our school sites, so you don’t want to miss out. New for this school year is our weekly Mascot Monday trivia quiz, which is found only on SVUSD social accounts, so follow us today! Social Media

SVUSD is Hiring Instructional Assistants! SVUSD is currently hiring Instructional Assistants. Elementary, Intermediate and High School level positions available. Apply Now! Missed the SVUSD Elementary Family Math Workshop? If you were unable to attend SVUSD's virtual Elementary Family Math Workshop, don't worry, you can watch it here! Math Workshop

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Suicide Prevention - English

Suicide Prevention - Spanish

I-5 Freeway Improvements Project: Pedestrian Detours

Aliso Creek Bikeway & Hiking Trail

La Paz Pedestrian & Bike Detour

Construction is underway on all three segments of the I-5 South County Improvements Project. While most closures and construction will take place at night, OCTA encourages parents, students, and staff to allow extra time to get to school safely during construction. Resources for Construction Updates and Closures: Sign up for weekly construction updates emails at Stay Connected (octa.net) Visit OCTA website at Construction Updates (octa.net) Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @OCi5SouthCounty There are two important bike and pedestrian detours to note: Closure of Aliso Creek Bikeway - Detour to Los Alisos Boulevard. This closure and detour are expected to be in place through the beginning of September 2022. Closure westbound La Paz Road of the bike lane and sidewalk - Detour is located on the eastbound side of La Paz Rd. CHP has shared some safe tips on driving in construction zones, click HERE

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Learning Link - English

Learning Link - Spanish

New Administrators

‌ Emily Arias District Coordinator La Tierra Olga Hofreiter Assistant Principal Los Alisos Intermediate

Justin Stanfield Director, Student Services Grace Cruikshank Principal Lomarena Elementary Jennifer Moore Assistant Principal Trabuco Hills High School

‌ Jordan Gonzales Assistant Principal RSM Intermediate Dr. James Martin Principal El Toro High School

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Positive Parenting - English

Positive Parenting - Spanish

Saddleback Valley Parent Teacher Association Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs. SVPTA Join PTA Today! Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation 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. SVEF

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SVUSD Board of Education

Superintendent Dr. Crystal Turner Board of Trustees President Amanda Morrell Vice President Barbara Schulman Clerk Dr. Edward Wong Members Suzie R. Swartz Greg Kunath Student Member of the Board Kaitlyn Heinecke SVUSD Board of Education

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