Weekly Newsletter #23 - February 14, 2024

President's Corner

Your support is urgently needed as we aim to raise an additional $52,000. Your contribution is vital; every dollar raised directly benefits your child(ren) this school year. Our overall goal is $85,000, encompassing expenses for all students' field trips, PE equipment, the guidance counselor, PBIS enrichment, Imagination Machine, in-school assemblies, and more. This goal can only be achieved with your valuable support, and your active participation will transform these ideas into reality.

Now is the time to consider your donation and help us make 2024 a year of achievements and community happiness for all our students! Sign up today on PledgeStar and become part of this fantastic Jog-A-Thon! Share the PledgeStar on your social media platforms with family members, and let's transform it into a family and friends support network for every student. With only 3 more weeks remaining, your support is crucial, and any small or big donation adds up. Please help us in reaching our goal.

Tournament of Champions

In order for Alderwood to participate, we still need coach volunteers for Hoops Classic. Fill out the interest form here. Last day to register is Friday, Feb 12

Come on in and chat with Mrs. Cheshire on Friday, Feb 23 and get updates on school happenings and coming events.

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.

IPSF IMPACT - February 2024 Edition

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

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

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!

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 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

Wednesday, March 6

Jog-a-thon

Friday, March 8

Jamba Juice After School

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Alderwood PTA offers a special discount to Alderwood parents for the entry-level Bronze Partnership -- a $250 sponsorship for just $100!

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A BRIGHT SUMMER WITH IPSF

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