Guin Foss Elementary
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Thursday Message, December 13, 2018
Weekly Reminders
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CHiPS for kids- Toy Drive
This is the last week to donate to the “Chips for Kids” foundation. The California Highway Patrol delivers these toys to less fortunate children in Orange County. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to school by Monday, December 17th. On that day, at 8:10 am, the CHP along with Chipper will come to Guin Foss to fill a bus with all the toys that we collect. It is a fun day and a great way to get into the Holiday Spirit of giving to others. It is a great opportunity for our families to teach compassion and generosity to our children. When our children see us helping the needy, they understand that all people are worthy of our time and concern.
Warm Wishes Holiday Grams for Sale
KONA-ICE AFTERSCHOOL TOMORROW!
Stop and enjoy a Kona Ice today afterschool.
Small Kona-Ice $4
Medium Kona-Ice $5
Large Kona-Ice $6
25% of the proceeds come back to Guin Foss.
Guin Foss Holiday Performance- Thursday December 20th
Guin Foss Holiday Program Schedule
Thursday, December 20, 2018
3rd & 4th Grade- 8:30-9:00 am
5th Grade- 9:30-10:00 am
TK & Kinder- 10:30-11:00 am
1st & 2nd Grade- 11:30-12:00 pm
Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your performance time to help us stay on schedule.
This schedule will allow for more audience space in the MPR, as well as for more parking.
All parents will be required to clear out between performances.
Afterschool Enrichment
Our winter sessions will begin January 9th. We have an exciting new opportunity for students to learn Tennis! All equipment will be provided!!! Register online @ Kassirersports.com. We will continue to offer Academic Chess @ www.academicchess.com, Engineering with Lego Bricks, “Robo Olympics” @ brainstormedu.com, and Computer Programming with CodeSpeak Labs @ www.codespeaklabs.com/register. Enroll now as space is limited.
Kindergarten Roundup
Tustin Unified School District will be offering two informational meetings for parents of incoming TK/K students. On January 8th, it will be held in English at Tustin Ranch Elementary School, located at 12950 Robinson Dr., and on Wednesday, January 9th it will be held in Spanish at Thorman Elementary School, located at 1402 Sycamore Ave. Both sessions will be from 6:30-7:30 PM and free childcare will be provided for children over age 3. There is no need to register. If you have any questions, please contact Lauralee Cabibi at (714) 730-7592.
2019-20 School Year Transfer Information
The transfer window for the upcoming 2019-20 school year will be open for applications starting January 14, 2019 through February 1, 2019. On February 91st, the transfer window will close promptly at 3:00pm.
Transfers are required for the following:
· Families living within the Tustin School District boundaries and wish to attend a Tustin school other than the Tustin school that is assigned to their home address. The school assigned to the home address is referred to as the "Home School".
· Families living outside of the Tustin School District boundaries and wish to attend a Tustin school.
For details about the transfer application process, including school tours and school availability, please see Student Transfers on the TUSD Website "SCHOOLS" page for the most current information.
Spread the word....
School Tours are coming up on January 15th, 2019 at 9 am and 11 am. (2 sessions to choose from) We look forward to welcoming ALL new families into our community and sharing our vision of 21st century learning. Please invite your friends and family so they can be introduced to the best kept secret in Tustin. If you have any questions, please call the office at (714) 730-7552.
Tustin Youth Sports Tournament of Champions
TPSF is excited to bring Tustin Youth Sports Tournament of Champions to all TUSD students in 4th and 5th grade. It is comprised of 3 sports tournaments: Flag Football on the weekend of January 26th, Basketball on the weekend of March 8th, and Soccer will be in April. The Tournament is designed to provide a fun opportunity for physical sports education and skill development, promote school spirit in TUSD, and to unite the community in support of a healthy lifestyle. Registration cost is $30 per student. To register and to find out more information about the Tournament of Champions, please go to www.tustinyouthsports.org.
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Help Support Guin Foss with Amazon Smile
The Holiday Season is upon us! Please think about adding Guin Foss Parent Teacher Organization as your Charitable Organization on Amazon Smile! Then when you do your holiday shopping on Amazon, Amazon will donate a percentage of all qualifying purchases to Guin Foss Parent Teacher Organization. You must start your shopping from the Amazon Smile web site for Amazon to make donations. If you have any questions, please contact Kirsti Cenci (kirdnn@yahoo.com) or Jerrin McHale (jerrinmchale@gmail.com).
Speak Up Survey:
The Speak Up Reasearch Project for Digital Learning by Project Tomorrow, gives you an opportunity to share your viewpoints on digital learning and the use of technology to support our student's in future ready educational environments. Please take a moment and participate by clicking on the link.
https://speakup.tomorrow.org/ChooseQuestionSet.aspxFor Your Student's Safety:
Morning & Afternoon Drop Off/ Pick Up:
Week at a Glance
12/14- Friday Flag
12/14- PTO Meeting at 8:30 in MPR
12/17- last morning to drop off Toy Donations
12/17- Toy Donations Due- CHIPS for kids pick up at 8:10 am
12/18- 4th Grade Field Trip to Mission San Juan Capistrano
12/19- 4th Grade Music Showcase @ 12 pm
12/19- Minimum Day- 1:14 Dismissal
12/20- Holiday Performance
12/20- Kinder Double Up Day- All Kinders 8:10-11:28 am
12/21-1/6- Winter Break- No School
Save the Date:
January 7th- 1st day back to school
January 9th- Kinder-Roundup
January 14- Feb. 1st- Transfer Application Window Open
January 15- School Tours 9 am & 11 am (new students)
Guin Foss Elementary
Location: 18492 Vanderlip, North Tustin, CA, USA
Phone: 714-730-7552