SVUSD eNewsletter
April 16, 2021
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OCDE Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists |
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Monica Hinds
El Toro High School
English Teacher
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Alondra Diaz
Gates DLI Elementary School
Third Grade Teacher
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Two SVUSD teachers have advanced as Semi-Finalists for the Orange County Department of Education's (OCDE) Teacher of the Year program. Congratulations to Monica Hinds (El Toro High School )and Alondra Diaz (Gates DLI Elementary School)! Monica and Alondra are two out of fifteen teachers in all of Orange County to earn this honor! Good luck to both as they continue the process to be named on Orange County Teacher of the Year! |
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Mission Viejo HS Drama Program |
Mission Viejo HS Drama Students competed in a the 40th Annual Fullerton College Theatre Festival virtually against 50 high schools throughout Southern California on March 27th. Congratulations to Elijah Lopez who won 1st place for set design and Hannah Mendelson who won 3rd place for lighting design for their creative work on the play "For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls" by Christopher Durang. Congratulations!
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2020 STEAM ExPO Challenge Winners |
Last spring, over 260 students submitted video entries in the engineering categories for the 2020 STEAM ExPO virtual event. All students have had participation and award certificated sent to their school sites, and we are now pleased to be able to offer creative trophies to six of our groups. These trophies are made possible by the work of our high school CTE engineering students at El Toro with Doug Ford and at Mission Viejo with Blaise Miranda. Our elementary engineers are delighted to be supported by their high school counterparts in this project of creativity! |
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Saddleback College Odyssey Day |
Attend Saddleback College’s Odyssey Day on April 22. A variety of CTE & degree programs will be showcased, and college panel sessions are from 12-1 PM and 2-3 PM, and industry panel sessions are from 3-4 PM. You can register in advance through the link below. |
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Saddleback Virtual Academy Website |
SVUSD’s Virtual Academy (SVA) K-8 and Virtual Academy High School websites have been merged into one website. Visitors to this new, convenient website will find information for every level of the Virtual Academy: Elementary, Intermediate, and High School. Find out if the SVA is right for you and your family by visiting today. |
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The SVUSD podcast, Saddleback Valley Shares, returns with its first episode in 2021! Tune in and learn more about the state of “starting competition” for SVUSD athletics and some important insight on what SVUSD is doing to keep our students safe throughout this process. #svusdshines!
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Transitional Kindergarten |
SVUSD Transitional Kindergarten applications are available online for those children born September 2 - December 2, 2016. The application is available through the links below.
We look forward to enrolling your TK student!
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Families who are interested in enrolling their children for Summer TLC 2021, as well as Preschool Connection or TLC for the 2021/2022 school year, are invited to sign up for our interest list. For questions, please click on the button below or call us at (949) 768-0981. |
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As part of its support of students in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation is proud to offer many scholarships to deserving graduating SVUSD seniors. You may find additional information on the scholarship program and SVEF through the below link. |
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Drive-Thru Grocery Distribution |
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Mission Viejo Library Event |
The Mission Viejo Library’s popular Comic Fest returns this spring from April 19-25 in a new virtual format. Join us for live presentations from animators, authors, and comic book creators- fun for the whole family! For more information and to register for this free event visit the link below. |
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2021 ACSA Every Student Succeeding Winner |
Lily Marchiondo, a fifth grader at Melinda Heights Elementary, has been nominated as SVUSD's “Every Student Succeeding” awardee. The purpose of this award is to honor students at all grade levels who have succeeded against all odds. Lily is the pebble in Melinda Heights pond. Everywhere she goes, with everyone she meets, Lily creates a beautiful ripple. She is pure joy. With the support of her teachers and parents, alongside her own determination, positive mindset and love for life, Lily continues to blossom. We are so PROUD of you, Lily!
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Trabuco Hills HS Art Program
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For the 3rd year in a row, Trabuco Hills High School takes 1st Place in Chapman University's 22nd Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest! Students gain an intimate perspective of a holocaust survivor’s testimony and create a drawing or painting to illustrate the survivor’s story. This is an international contest involving hundreds of junior high and high schools with over 5,000 entries each year. Arantza Guerena took 1st place, Orianne Adams was one of the top three artworks to represent THHS, and Maya Benham was a finalist. Congratulations to Mr. Berry, THHS Art teacher, and these amazing students!
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The SVUSD School Reopening webpage is dedicated to Distance Learning and COVID-19 related support, and includes additional information related to SVUSD in-person reopening updates. |
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To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, a number of additional safety provisions are in place for the 2020-21 school year. The SVUSD Reopening & Safety Plan outlines these protocols and provides additional information. |
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Saddleback Valley Parent Teacher Association |
During COVID-19, more than ever, PTA matters in our community. PTA is more than just FUN & Fundraising. Help strengthen our community & make an impact by joining one or more of our SVUSD school PTAs. |
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Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation |
The Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) is dedicated to supporting the Saddleback Valley Unified School District in their 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. |
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Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner
Board of Trustees
President
Suzie R. Swartz
Vice President
Amanda Morrell
Clerk
Barbara Schulman
Members
Dr. Edward Wong
Greg Kunath
Student Member of the Board
Madison Goseco
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