Our admin team had the pleasure to visit every classroom this week. In the classroom, teachers and students are setting the stage for a successful academic year. Together, we are building a Tiller Team that is Respectful, Engaged, and Determined - Go Big RED!

This week we also began our athletic competitions with Volleyball and Football. The spirit and enthusiasm of Tiller fans at the volleyball game were amazing to experience. Our ASB students worked hard to welcome back every Tiller at our first assembly where we all enjoyed performances from our Tiller Band, Cheer, and Dance Teams. We are off to a great start, the Tiller spirit is strong - way to go Tiller Team!

This week I would like to extend a personal invitation to our Tiller families to join me for a brief Meet & Greet before our first ELAC and Title 1 Parent Meetings. We will meet in the THS Library at 5:45 PM. I hope to see many Tiller parents and guardians there as we launch a new school year. YOU are a huge part of our Tiller Team and your input is extremely valuable to all of us at Tustin High.

We have lots of activities going on this week. Check out the calendar below and get out there and support our teams! Our first full week culminates this Friday at our annual rivalry game vs. Foothill. This year we are the visiting team and will be on the visitor's side, but I know we will all turn up, support our team, and rock our Tiller Pride! Check out our new t-shirts sold in the student store for $10. Pride...team....support...family...let's get out there and show what it means to be a Tiller!

Go Tillers!

Dr. Heather Bojorquez, Principal

ELAC is an advisory committee whose purpose is to be a voice for English Learners and ensure that their needs are addressed in order for them to be academically successful. The responsibility of ELAC members is to:

• Advise the principal & school staff in the development of a site plan for ELs and submit the plan to School Site Council (SSC) for consideration for inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) (EL Action Plan in SPSA)

• Assist with the development of the school wide needs assessment

• Assist with the school’s efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance

• Elect a representative to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

ELAC meetings for the 23-24 school year will be held in the Tiller Community Center (Room 805) on the following dates and times:

• September 19 @ 6 pm
• November 28 @ 6 pm
• January 24 @ 6 pm
• April 10 @ 6 pm

The OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp (GEC) is back! The camp is a free two-day camp open to teens ages 14-18 that introduces them to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on experience of firefighting. The camp exposes the teens to all aspects of the fire service and teaches life skills and professional guidance that empowers them to pursue a career in public safety.

The camp will take place on October 7th & 8th and registration opens August 7th! Spots are limited, so be sure to register early.