This week, Sycamore Magnet Academy welcomed students, families and staff to the opening of their Community Center. The Sycamore Community Center is a dynamic space, designed by the students and staff to meet the needs of the community. It serves as a place for families to access resources and information to meet their everyday needs. Community School Specialist Ryon Tanara, Principal Dr. Estela Salas-Sarmiento and Sycamore staff opened the Community Center for families with a celebration, highlighting the impact this will have for the community in a video. As Mr. Tanara shared, "We are super excited to open up the Sycamore Community Center to our families. The space will serve as a central location where families can receive resources and information related to food, clothing, housing, bus passes, parent workshops and so much more. What I love most about this space is that it will operate as a place for families to get to know one another, exchange ideas and find support." Paws up for our Wolves and this fantastic resource for families and the community!

This past weekend saw a very festive Tustin as the community celebrated Tustin Tiller Days. This annual event includes the Tustin Tiller Days Parade where more than 100 entries made their way through Old Town Tustin. Participants included Board President Jonathan Abelove and his wife Laurie, and Board Member Lynn Davis and his wife Brenda. They were joined by TUSD Teachers of the Year Tracy Dawson (Beckman), Jennifer Resendiz (Heideman) and Brook Brown (Columbus Tustin), along with Mr. Tustin, Dr. Troy Fresch. Dash and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation rode a float constructed by TUSD Maintenance staff. 

In addition, our instrumental, marching band and color guard students shined! Marching in the parade were Hewes and Columbus Tustin instrumental students, who joined Foothill High School marching band and color guard, under the direction of Kevin Harker and Tim Thomas. Moreover, Beckman High School marching band and color guard, under the direction of Matt Bausman, and Tustin High School marching band and color guard, under the direction of Michael Fisk, joined the morning. The parade marked the beginning of Southern California School Band and Orchestra (SCSBOA) Parade Competition season. Congratulations to FHS Drum Major Jessy Segura who took a second place trophy in the Drum Major Mace category.

On November 6, the Tustin Public Schools Foundation will host the 31st Annual Dino Dash Ride and Run for Education in support of all TUSD schools. The event will include activities for all ages including the Smart and Final 2K fun run, 5K and 10K races, and 5K, 15K and 50K bike rides. Events begin at the Tustin Market Place where more than 10,000 community members are expected to attend. For additional details and to register to be a part of this wonderful event in support of our schools, visit the TPSF website. Prices increase on October 10, so register now! We look forward to seeing you on November 6!