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SUBJECT: PTA Newsletter 02.07.24

Weekly Newsletter #22 - February 7, 2024
President's Corner

Exciting news! The first prize draw for the Jag-A-Thon is set for February 10th! Register your students through PledgeStar at www.pledgestar.com/alderwood to ensure they get the right size for their free T-shirt and a chance to win a special prize!


Have you had fun at our events so far? Let's extend our gratitude to all of our dedicated volunteers! Your support has made events like International Night, Family Fun Night, Holiday Boutique, Book Fair, Tournament of Champions, 5th Grade Boys and Girls Talk, Reflections, Talent Show, and biweekly Jamba Juice sales exceptional. Your contributions truly make a difference!


Now, we invite you to join us for our grandest fundraiser of the year – the Jog-a-Thon! More than just fundraising, it's a leadership opportunity. Our goal is to raise $85,000, and with your support, we can fulfill promises such as field trips for all grade levels, PE equipment, guidance counselor, PBIS enrichment, imagination machine, in-school assemblies, teacher classroom supplies, iLab materials, library resources, emergency supplies.


Your involvement is key to making these ideas a reality. Let's make 2024 a year full of achievements and community happiness for all of our students!

We're looking for awesome people like you to join the PTA Board. If you want to make our school better, and be a voice for parents and kids, this is your chance! Many seats are open.

 Interest form is now available

As you may know, IUSD currently provides a bus to University High School for families living outside the district's non-transportation zone. This bus to Uni was a one-year pilot program made possible by $55,000 of funding from the City of Irvine, combined with parent fees of $450 per rider. 


Current Alderwood families who are interested in having bus service to University High School continue in 2024-25 or future years, please complete this interest form to receive updates about busing options, including the request to the city to continue its funding.


iLab Donations Needed

Our Alderwood iLab is looking for supplies and we need your help. Alderwood iLab is used by all classes and this will directly help our students. Check out the wish list here.


Fill out the interest form here for Hoops Classic

IPSF IMPACT - February 2024 Edition

 

COMING SOON – A BRIGHT SUMMER WITH IPSF  


Get ready for an amazing summer with IPSF! With over 400+ classes to choose from, students can dive into passions, explore new interests, or gear up for the next school year. Mark your calendars, registration opens on March 20. Visit the website for the latest and sign up for our email updates! LEARN MORE


SCIENCE FAIR INNOVATORS 


Congratulations to Ishani of Beacon Park School, the Coding with Commitment winner presented by Broadcom Foundation! Her outstanding IUSD Science Fair project, "Eye-wear: An Assistive Navigational Wearable Device for the Visually Impaired," is truly innovative and revolutionary. We are proud and grateful for our longtime partnership support from Broadcom Foundation for this meaningful learning experience and congratulate the nearly 400 students who participated in this year's Science Fair. READ MORE


IPSF TOP 100 ANNOUNCED   


We are thrilled to announce the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s 2023 list of Top 100 Corporate and Community Partners Supporting Educational Excellence featured in this week’s Orange County Business Journal. These socially responsible companies and organizations are making significant investments in the future of Orange County by supporting educational excellence for each child in every school. We applaud their leadership and invite you to join them in championing our mission to cultivate the next generation of leaders. VIEW LIST


WINTER BOWL CHAMPIONS 

      

Thank you to the volunteer coaches, parents, and fans for their support at the 9th annual Winter Bowl Tournament, benefiting IPSF. Remember to register for the next tournament in the series, Hoops Classic, by February 12. Schools accumulating the most points by the year's end will receive the prestigious Champions Cup to showcase at their school. Thank you for your continued participation! REGISTER


Irvine Parent Education Program (IPEP)


February 2024 Workshops Invitation

We have many great workshops and presentations set up for the parents/ caregivers of Irvine students. Below you will find the links to our workshops and other district wide parent/guardian presentations for the month of February.  

Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents/caregivers 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. 

We invite you to register for one or more of the IPEP Parent Workshops.

Title

Date/ Time/ Location

Registration Link

Vape and Tobacco Parent Workshop

This workshop is for parents who want to stay informed on how vaping and tobacco can impact the body during adolescence. We will cover the evolution from cigarette to vape, how tobacco impacts health, signs of use, and resources for support.

Thursday, February 1st

9:00AM

Zoom

Join Us!

Arabic Community Meeting

مسار الرياضيات المندمج (Math Pathway) – لطلاب الصف الخامس إلى الصف العاشر.

Thursday, February 1st

10:00AM

IUSD Parent Center

(155 Visions, building 2)

Join Us!

Special Education Coffee and Connections

Please join IUSD in partnership with the Irvine Special Education Community Advisory Committee and Dr. Stephen Bayne, IUSD Director of Risk Management and Safety, for a presentation addressing School Safety and Emergency Preparedness. More information can be found at the registration link.

See future Special Education Coffee and Connections Dates

Monday, February 5th

9:00AM

IUSD Learning Center, Room 5 (3387 Barranca Pkwy)

Join Us!

Mandarin Chinese Community Meeting

IUSD GATE 和 APAAS 线上问答

对象:幼儿园至小学五年级家长,需要报名才能获得线上讲座链接

Friday, February 9th

9:30AM

Zoom

Join Us!

Active Parenting School Aged Children Series (Spanish)

Esta serie de 6 sesiones ofrece a los padres recursos y herramientas entre varios temas. Es necesario registrarse. Puede encontrar más información en el enlace de registro. Esta clase se lleva a cabo por zoom en español.

February 6th - March 19th

Tuesdays at 5:30PM

Zoom

Join Us!

Active Parenting School Aged Children Series (Korean)

6번의 세션으로 진행되는 이번 시리즈는 다양한 주제에 걸쳐 학부모님꼐 리소스와 도구를 제공합니다. 등록이 필요하며, 자세한 내용은 등록링크에서 확인하실 수 있습니다. 본 수업은 전문가가 한국어로 직접 진행합니다.

February 8th - March 22nd

Thursdays at 10:00AM

IUSD Parent Center

(155 Visions, Building 2)

Join Us!

Active Parenting School Aged Children Series (Farsi)

این مجموعه 6 جلسه ای منابع و ابزارهای در مورد موضوعات مختلف به والدین ارائه می دهد. ثبت نام الزامی است. اطلاعات بیشتر در لینک ثبت نام موجود است. این کلاس از طریق زوم و به زبان فارسی برگزار می شود.

February 8th - March 22nd

Thursdays at 5:30PM

Zoom

Join Us!

Active Parenting School Aged Children Series

This 6 session series offers parents resources and tools among various topics. Registration is required. More information can be found at the registration link. This class is held on zoom in English.

February 8th - March 22nd

Thursdays at 5:30PM

Zoom

Join Us!

Japanese Community Meeting

Topic: Networking meeting for parents with current middle schoolers.

中学生をお持ちの保護者の方向け情報交換会を開催します。

Monday, February 12th

10:30AM

IUSD Parent Center

(155 Visions, building 2)

Join Us!

LGBTQ+ Community Advocacy Meeting

Topic: LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Tuesday, February 13th

9:00AM

Join Us!

African American/Black Community Meeting

This meeting will be hosted on zoom with an open-topic discussion. Zoom Meeting ID: 862 3083 7764 and Passcode: Lh6Nz1

Tuesday, February 13th at 5:00PM

Zoom

No registration required.

Korean Community Meeting

Topic: Road to College

Friday, February 23rd

10AM-12PM

IUSD Parent Center 

(155 Visions, building 2)

Join Us!

Early Childhood Coffee and Conversations

Topic: Getting Ready for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten. More information can be found at the registration link.

Friday, February 23rd

IUSD Early Childhood Learning Center

(1 Smoketree Ln)

Join Us!

Spanish Community Meeting

Topic: Sesión informativa sobre la prueba ELPAC

Friday, February 23rd

9:30AM

IUSD Parent Center

(155 Visions, building 2)

Join Us!

Learn How to Best Support Your Child in Reading

Join us for our Literacy Parent Event to learn more about how to best support your child in reading.  You will walk away with tips that you can implement right away at home.  Reading is the foundation for success in all content areas.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Science of Reading and what to do to support your child!

This parent event is designed for parents of students in the elementary grades.

Tuesday, February 27th

9:00-10:00AM

IUSD Learning Center, Room 1 (3387 Barranca Pkwy)

Join Us!

African American/Black Community Meeting

This meeting will be held in person. We will continue our discussion on Parent Rights and Responsibilities.

Tuesday, February 27th at 5:00PM

Parent Center

(155 Visions building 2)

No registration required.

If you have any questions please contact Kim Bates, Coordinator or Family Outreach and Student Engagement, at kimbates@iusd.org or (949)936-5283.

Upcoming Meetings & Events
Friday, February 9
Jamba Juice After School
Monday, February 12
8:30a Executive Board Meeting
Friday, February 16
Staff Development Day (No School)
Monday, February 19
Presidents Day (No School)
Friday, February 23
Jamba Juice After School
8:30a Coffee Chat with the Principal
Monday, February 26
Run Club Season Begins
Tuesday, March 5
Family Time Tuesday
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