Rising TIDE
Legacy Magnet Academy: October 15, 2021
Catch the Wave of Innovation
A MESSAGE FROM DR. HARRISON
Hello Legacy Families!
Great news! We just received a phone call from Tustin City informing us that the city has conducted a survey for the need for crossing guards near Legacy Magnet Academy. As a result of the study, the city will have two new crossing guards at the intersection of Valencia and Kensington starting Monday. The city doesn’t usually provide crossing guards for 9-12 campuses but is providing crossing guards at this intersection due to the enrollment of 6-8.
This is wonderful news for our students who live in our surrounding neighborhoods as well as our students who exit the campus on foot or bike. If this applies to your student, PLEASE have a conversation with them this weekend about being kind and respectful towards our new crossing guards, as well as remind them to follow their directions at the traffic lights. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Thank you for your ongoing and continued support, and thank you for being part of the Legacy Family!
We wish you a wonderful weekend!
#LMArisingTIDE
Take care and stay safe,
Dr. Harrison, Principal
3 Things Crossing Guards Want You and Your Kids To Know
When approaching or using a school crosswalk, the rules are different. At a traditional crosswalk, drivers can proceed once pedestrians clear the crosswalk on the opposite side. However, drivers need to wait at an active school crosswalk until it is clear of children and the crossing guard. They don’t always end on the same side. Often the crossing guard has to cross back to continue helping other students at the next crossing interval. It is crucial drivers are aware of this and wait to see that the crossing guard is clearly out of the way before proceeding. Click here to watch a short video on how this plays out.
Tip #2:
In a school zone, there are lots of moving parts. Traffic volume spikes in a relatively small area, and it can be hard to maneuver parents locating kiddos, the herding of smaller pedestrians, and long lines of cars. The second tip you should know is that being aware and alert are essential ways to create a safer school zone.
As a pedestrian: The best way to help is to follow the safety laws by using designated walking areas. Teach students to avoid crossing in the middle of the street or crossing between parked cars. The risk of an accident is minimized by assigning a meeting place where a crosswalk is convenient and used.
As a driver: Be on high alert and exercise patience. When driving in a school zone, help contribute to a safe school zone by focusing on driving and refraining from distracted and aggressive driving. Be extra cautious especially near crosswalks. Lastly, go the posted speed limit to maintain a safe environment for everyone around.
Tip #3:
The less traffic around a school zone, the better. When more parents use active transportation to get their kids to and from school, it becomes more efficient and safer for students. With crossing guards already in place to help ensure safety, reducing traffic makes their job and children safer in school zones. Tip number three: Walk or bike to make using a crosswalk easier and safer.
Drop-off and pick-up in a school zone is unlike any other setting, and following safety rules and laws is the key to success. Next time you drop your child off, keep these three tips in mind to make school zones safer for everyone.
ASB UPDATES
Class colors Spirit Day!
We had an amazing spirit day on Tuesday 10/12, students showed so much school spirit by wearing their designated grade colors. We are very excited to continue these spirit days! Look out for the next spirit day on the LMA ASB instagram @legacyasb!
Save the Date!
Lunchtime Activities 10/15 & 10/22
TIDE- Shack & Boo Grams
Boo Grams are a fall festive candy gram for students to purchase for each other. Boo Grams will be sold for $1.00.
ASB Events: Week of 10/18-10/22
All Week: Boo Grams on sale
Wednesday 10/20:
- Wear Orange to support Unity Day! Don't Be a Bully-saurus, choose Kindness, Acceptance & Inclusion!
- TIDE Talk with Dr. Hwang
Friday 10/22:
- Lunchtime Activity hosted by the Halo Club
After School Art Enrichment
We will be holding art enrichment on the last Wednesdays of the month from 2:45 - 4:15 after school. If you are interested in painting / crafting with us, please fill out this google form HERE.
If you would like to join us on Wednesday, October 27 from 2:45 - 4:15, please fill out the form. We will be painting a Halloween themed painting for this month. Please note that the form is limited to the first 25 students that sign up. Hope to see you there!
More information will go out for those that fill out the form.
Thank you,
Mrs. Chung & Mrs. Byun
OCTOBER FAMILY RESTAURANT DAY
Dr. Rybold to Receive Distinguished Educator Award
For the last three decades, Dr. Gary Rybold has taught and coached public speaking and debate at Irvine Valley College, where his teams won 18 national championships. His recent projects include converting communication courses to online and a dual-enrollment program where high school freshmen learn public speaking and debate through college courses. He also consults with companies on communication skill training.
With 20 years of debate experience in China, starting with a US Department of State grant (2003) a Fulbright-Hayes grant (2007), he has trained thousands of Chinese students and instructors in communication and critical thinking. He has published two textbooks for the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (Beijing). In 2018, his publisher converted his 12-hour workshop on public speaking into a video series to train university English instructors throughout the PRC.
Dr. Rybold teaches COMM 1 (Public Speaking) and COMM 3 (Speech & Debate) to all 9th graders at Legacy Magnet Academy. Congratulations Dr. Rybold! Legacy is truly lucky to have you as a member of our team.
Pick Up Stix Thursdays!
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