TPSF Update

  News from the
 Tustin Public Schools Foundation
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There's music in the air!
Tustin Public Schools Foundation's after-school orchestraThe OC Register recently featured our after-school music program.  Read about how community support has allowed 4th and 5th grade students to participate in band or orchestra. More...
International Food Festival
 Festival Benefitting TPSFStop by on March 20 for some great food and fun at the International Food Festival at the Strata Tustin Center (Newport and the 5 Fwy).  There will be tasty food, student performances and fun for the family.
 
Proceeds will benefit the Tustin Public Schools Foundation.  And, your school could win $1,000!  Cash prizes will be given to the schools with the most attendees. 
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Dinosaur Dash Logo
It's official!  The Dinosaur Dash XX logo has been selected. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Thomas for designing the winning logo.
 
The Dinosaur Dash will be held Nov. 7, 2010.  Read more from the OC Register...
TPSF Funds Grants
TPSF grant supports Fit TuesdayThis year, TPSF has
awarded grants to 23 schools (so far!).  Proceeds from the Dinosaur Dash and community support have funded projects totaling $42,571.
       
Grants are providing technology in the classroom, reading programs such as Jr. Great Books, curriculum to encourage writing, support for science, physical education, and even a trip to the Museum of Tolerance. 
 
See our complete list of grants awarded from October through February.
After-school sports
TPSF Supports After-school Sports
Thanks to all who support after-school sports.  As quoted recently in the Tustin News,
 
"TUSTIN Families and volunteers have joined together to keep middle school sports programs running in Tustin, despite budget cuts that caused the programs to be completely unfunded this year.

The programs have been kept alive through the Save Our Sports program, a partnership between parents and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation."  Read more...

Join the TPSF Honor Roll
Contribute to TPSF's Annual Campaign and join our "Honor Roll!"  
 
You can make a secure donation today to support our schools.
 
"By making a gift to the Tustin Public Schools
Foundation, you will be providing important resources to the 22,000-plus students in the Tustin Unified School DistrictYour support is needed now more than ever."

Richard Bray, Superintendent,

Tustin Unified School District
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Teacher of the Year Dinner

The 16th Annual Teacher of the Year Dinner is May 27, 2010.  Join us to celebrate Tustin Unified teachers!  Save $5 by purchasing your ticket online at tpsf.net.
  
TPSF Teacher of the Year Dinner
 
Thank you to our sponsors.

Gerry and Diane Aust
Barnhart, Inc.
Cox Communications
Doug and Melanie Davert
Lynn and Brenda Davis
Mark and Debbie Ewing
Doug and Lisa Frost
Carl and Kathy Greenwood
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt KPRS Construction Services
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pashley & Baum Orthodontics
Doug and Beth Raff
The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation
SchoolsFirst Federal CU
Tustin Awards, Inc.
Tustin Educators Association
Michael Yang, D.D.S.

Scholarships

High School Seniors - apply for Tustin Public Schools Foundation scholarships!  Deadline is April 15, 2010.  Read more...

Another way to help

 
Ralphs supports our schools
Ralphs supports our schools through their Community Contribution Program.  Earn donations every time you shop by registering your school or TPSF (#80295) at www.Ralphs.com.

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Congratulations!

The Tustin Public Schools Foundation has been awarded the Partners in Educational Excellence Award by the Orange County Region of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA).  Thank you to the Tustin Unified School District for nominating TPSF!

Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF)

Mobilizing the community and its resources to further excellence in Tustin area public schools since 1989.  www.tpsf.net.