IVA @ San Joaquin
Weekly Update for Feb. 7, 2022
School Wide Updates
Important Dates
Feb. 18th- Non Student Day
Feb. 21st- No School
High School Bell Schedules
Middle School Bell Schedules
IVA MS Special Schedule 2/14-2/18
IVA MS Special Schedule 2/21-2/25
Parent Survey- Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Survey for IVA. Click HERE for the survey. We also need you to tell us your plans for your student for next school year. Please complete this survey to tell us where your student will be attending school next year:
San Joaquin PTSA- Click HERE for the monthly newsletter.
Speak Up, We Care Winter Edition: Please scroll through this Finding Joy in Connection issue of our Speak Up, We Care newsletter to explore resources, connect with your children and loved ones, and engage in a fun #IUSDCaresChallenge through December. Happy Holidays!
IUSD Virtual College and Career Fair- February 17th 2022, 5pm-8pm
Through the Vital Link Web App via a desktop browser, students will be able to access the virtual IUSD College & Career Fair to explore college information, attend informational workshops and panel sessions, learn about community partners, discover Career Technical Education, and much more! Students, parents, and partners can register individually for the event through this link
FOR Families provides free information and short-term support to individuals, couples, and families living in Irvine who need assistance identifying and accessing needed services and resources. More information can be found here
IUSD Nutrition Services- We ask that all meals be pre-ordered in order to eliminate waste. Please complete and submit the form at the link below by 5:00 PM this Friday for pick up next Tuesday morning to ensure that we have a meal ready for your student(s). If you will not be picking up meals for your students, there is no need to complete a form.
https://forms.gle/jgsQG3iisrEKu3Z98
Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents/guardians throughout the school year. Our goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education. IPEP offers a variety of workshops focused on topics important to parents/guardians of IUSD students. Experienced instructors and district-level representatives facilitate the interactive workshops, engaging participants in conversations and hands-on activities. Get more information and register on our webpage: www.iusd.org/ipep
Community Resources
IUSD Parent and Family Engagement Resources
Operation School Bell- Click HERE
Care Solace- Click HERE
Additional resources:
IVA Website Click HERE
Program of Study Click HERE
Canvas Student Login Guide Click HERE
Canvas Parent Observer Guide Click HERE
Speak Up, We Care Click HERE
Irvine Family Resource Center Click HERE
Paper (Free Online Tutoring) Click HERE
High School Updates
Important Dates
Feb. 18th- Non Student Day
Feb. 21st- No School
High School Bell Schedules
Graduation Information- See below for graduation information by homesite.
- Cap and Gown:
Order directly from Jostens or by calling 1.800.567.8367 (1.800.JOSTENS).
Graduation date: June 2nd; time TBD - Yearbook:
Senior Ads - Other updates can be found via the Weekly Spur
- Cap and Gown:
Order directly from Jostens or by calling 1.800.567.8367 (1.800.JOSTENS).
- Cap and Gown:
Order directly from Jostens or by calling 1.800.567.8367 (1.800.JOSTENS).
- Order directly from Jostens or by calling 1.800.567.8367 (1.800.JOSTENS).
- Caps and Gowns:
Order directly from Jostens or 1.800.567.8367 (1.800.JOSTENS).
Caps and Gowns are delivered to Woodbridge the week of graduation.
The $24.70 Standard Cap and Gown Package (which includes a regular 22” tassel) is the only item required for graduation.
Orders taken until February 25th.
Questions can be sent to Scott Pennington from Jostens at Scott.Pennington@jostens.com
Questions about the FAFSA? Join us every Friday before school to get help with your application. Click HERE for more information and the zoom link.
Cash For College Webinar-Worried you can’t afford college, university, or vocational school? California is offering thousands of dollars in financial aid to eligible students. Sign up for a FREE Cash for College webinar and learn how to apply.
You’ll learn everything you need to know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). You can sign up for a webinar here: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college
Community Service- Looking to volunteer in the community? Click HERE for upcoming opportunities and if you would like to submit hours for recognition please click HERE for more information and to access the form.
To Request An Official Transcript from San Joaquin High School-
Log on to www.parchment.com Follow the instructions to request an official transcript. You DO NOT need to know your student ID number. (You may type any four numbers in that space). Please be sure to carefully enter your name, date of birth, and year of graduation. If you did not graduate from San Joaquin High School, please enter the year you would have graduated had you stayed. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Resendez at Creekside Education Center at (949) 936-7407.
IUCPTA Senior Scholarship Due April 22, 2022
IUCPTA is pleased to offer one (1) $500 Scholarship for each of the 7 Irvine High Schools. The scholarship will go to graduating seniors and will be used towards continued education after graduation. Recipients must attend an accredited college/university, community college, trade or technical school within the first year following high school graduation. Qualifications: This scholarship recognizes students who are PTSA members and whom have performed service activities inside and outside of school.
Applicant must:
- Be a current student in good standing at one of the IUSD High Schools
- Be a current PTSA member and attach a legible copy of applicant's current PTSA card or proof of membership for current school year
- Submit this scholarship application to be received no later than April 22, 2022. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE.
Selection Process:
All application forms will be reviewed by a selected group which may include 1 Principal/Administrator, 1 teacher/PTSA Executive Board member, and members of IUCPTA Executive Board. The recipients will be notified via email by May 13, 2002. To apply https://forms.gle/AfLW1zEg2W2uTaaw7
Financial Aid Information- IUSD' s Financial Aid night was recorded and available HERE for you to view.
College and Career Information
Next week's IVC Events for IVA
IVC Application and General Information Support
Monday-Friday
Mornings 8:10-8:30AM
Afternoons: 3:55-4:15PM
Email Kaylaramirez@iusd.org for more information
Counselor Office Hours
Nancy Nguyen- Last Names A - O
Every day (Monday - Friday)
8 - 8:30 am
Sam Lane- Last Names P-SH
Wednesday and Thursday
8 - 8:30 am
Lauren Yadon- Last Names Si - Z
Wednesday and Friday
8 - 8:30 am
Middle School Updates
School Counselor Office Hours for Students:
Every day (Monday- Friday)
12.45pm-1.30pm
Progress Report Grades for Trimester 2:
Is now available to view on Aeries: Portals (iusd.org)
Upcoming Special Schedules
IVA MS Special Schedule 2/14-2/18
IVA MS Special Schedule 2/21-2/25
Nutrition Services
Irvine Unified School District Nutrition Services is pleased to offer weekly meals for our IVA families for pick up. Breakfast and Lunch meals for five days will be available for pick up every Tuesday morning from 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM in front of the Nutrition Services Office, located on the campus of Creekside Education Center at 3387 Barranca Parkway in Irvine.
We ask that all meals be pre-ordered in order to eliminate waste. Please complete and submit the form at the link below by 5:00 PM this Friday for pick up next Tuesday morning to ensure that we have a meal ready for your student(s). If you will not be picking up meals for your students, there is no need to complete a form.https://forms.gle/jgsQG3iisrEKu3Z98
Please note that these weekly meals are only available for current, verified IVA students. Students who are attending traditional schools may receive meals on campus. Pick up of these weekly meals is only available at the Nutrition Services Office location on Tuesday mornings between 7:00 to 7:45 AM. IVA students may not pick up meals at other district locations.
**The boxed meals that were previously provided are not available next week due to ongoing supply chain shortages. Five breakfast meals and five lunch meals will be provided, however the variety of items may be limited based on availability.**
If you have any questions, please contact IUSD Nutrition Services at nutrition@iusd.org. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday morning!
IUSD Virtual College and Career Fair- February 17th 2022, 5pm-8pm
Through the Vital Link Web App via a desktop browser, students will be able to access the virtual IUSD College & Career Fair to explore college information, attend informational workshops and panel sessions, learn about community partners, discover Career Technical Education, and much more! Students, parents, and partners can register individually for the event through this link
Paper Tutoring: Paper Tutoring is a free resource, giving your student 24/7 access to chat with tutors for live help and assignment support. Paper helps parents and guardians avoid the cost, time, and stress of having to relearn trigonometry and Shakespeare or hire a private tutor to help their child with classwork. Paper can provide support with homework help, writing feedback (i.e. editing essays), and study support. Help is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and French.
Students can access Paper Tutoring directly from their class Canvas Page.
Informational video on Paper Tutoring: Paper for Parents & Guardians
Paper Website: Unlimited Tutoring, Anywhere & Anytime
FOR Families provides free information and short-term support to individuals, couples, and families living in Irvine who need assistance identifying and accessing needed services and resources. More information can be found here
Looking for social opportunities for students?
Let’s Do Lunch
Does your student want to meet up with friends at lunch? Do they need help with an assignment or need to work on a group project? Or do they just want to meet new people? Let’s Do Lunch! We open a Zoom during lunchtime every Monday-Friday to allow students to meet up with friends and classmates at lunch. They can stay in the main room to chat or get help on an assignment. Or they can move to a Breakout room with friends or other students with common interests. We’d love for them to bring their lunch and stop in to check it out!
City of Irvine- Middle School Programs
Middle School Program (MSP): MSP provides a variety of lunch time, after school programs, individual recreation classes and community service programs. MSP is developed in part with student input and provides students opportunities to participate in exciting and creative activities. Students may participate in programs, activities, classes and camps with their neighborhood middle school. www.yourirvine.org/
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Search "MSP" in filter box at this link: www.yourirvine.org/