IVA @ San Joaquin
Weekly Update for October 3, 2022
School Wide Information
School Site Council- Join us on Wednesday October, 12th at 3:30pm via zoom to participate in our School SIte Council meeting. Click HERE for the zoom link. All families are welcome.
Join PTSA- Our PTSA is amazingly supportive of our programs. We hope you will join our PTSA as membership is one of our key fundraising activities. All funds go back to programming for students. Join our PTSA: https://jointotem.com/ca/irvine/san-joaquin-creekside-ptsa.
IUSD College and Career Fair- Join us at Woodbridge High School on November 7, 2022 from 5pm-8pm. All students, families, and staff are invited to attend this in-person event where you can interact with college representatives, learn about IUSD’s Career Technical Education programs, attend informational panel sessions, learn about community partners and more! Click HERE to register and click HERE for more information.
PTSA Monthly Newsletter- Click HERE for the Monthly Newsletter for all the updates and exciting events happening.
IVA MS and HS Live Student Technology Support- Monday-Friday 8:00-9:00 a.m. or by appointment - email kylenecarter@iusd.org
Live Student Technology Support: Support Zoom Link
CANVAS Parent Observer Account: Please be sure that you have set up a parent observer account in CANVAS. This is a great way to be involved in IVA and what your student is learning. Canvas Parent Observer Guide Click HERE
OCTA Youth Ride Free Bus Pass has been Extended. New Passes Required: The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has extended the program that allows youth aged 6 to 18 to ride OC buses for free to school, after-school activities, jobs and more.The Youth Ride Free Pass program started in September 2021 and was extended by the OCTA Board of Directors. The current “blue” pass will expire on September 30, 2022. The new “orange” pass will be effective now through September 30, 2023. To request a pass, please complete a Parental Request Form (available online here) and provide the completed form to Mr. Sam Lane or Ms. Lauren Yadon, IVA Counselors, who will provide your child with the free pass. For more information, please contact Natalie Hamilton or visit OCTA.net/YouthRideFree.
Forms are available in a variety of languages:
- English – OCTA.net/YouthRequest
- Spanish – OCTA.net/YouthRequest_SPN
- Vietnamese – OCTA.net/YouthRequest_VIET
- Korean – OCTA.net/YouthRequest_KOR
- Mandarin – coming soon
OC Bus Ride Guide – How to Ride:
- English – OCTA.net/RideGuide
- Spanish – OCTA.net/RideGuide_SPN
- Vietnamese – OCTA.net/RideGuide_VIET
Counselor Contact Information
IVA Middle School/IVA HS (last names A-O) Information
Counselor: Joshua Razo
Email: joshuarazo@iusd.org
Office Hours:
Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 - 10:00 AM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 - 10:00 AM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Zoom: Mr. Razo Office Hours
IVA HS (last names P-Sh) Information
Counselor: Sam Lane
Email: samlane@iusd.org
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 7:45 - 8:15
Zoom: Mr. Lane’s Zoom Link
IVA HS (last names Si-Z) Information
Counselor: Lauren Yadon
Email: laurenyadon@iusd.org
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00-8:30
Zoom: Ms. Yadon's Zoom Link
Community Resources
Operation School Bell- Click HERE
Care Solace- Click HERE
Say Something Anonymous Reporting
School Resources:
IVA Website Click HERE
Bell Schedule Click HERE
Program of Study Click HERE
Student Calendar Click HERE
Canvas Student Login Guide Click HERE
Canvas Parent Observer Guide Click HERE
Blocksi Account- Click HERE
Speak Up, We Care Click HERE
Paper (Free Online Tutoring) Click HERE
Bell Schedule Template Click HERE
IVA MS and HS Live Student Technology Support
Monday-Friday 8:00-9:00 a.m. or by appointment - email kylenecarter@iusd.org
Live Student Technology Support: Support Zoom
High School Updates
FAFSA- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on October 1st. Click HERE for the newsletter on all things FAFSA including, how to complete the application, resources, and workshops available to all families.
Bell Schedule for the week of October 10th- Click HERE to see the bell schedule for the week of October 10th, 2022.
October 12th Testing Day Activities
9th Grade - PSAT 8/9 Testing Day
Students need to arrive at the Creekside Education Center, 3387 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 at 8:00am to take the EOS Survey before testing begins. Please bring with you a school ID or California ID card and approved calculator, although all questions can be answered without one. Click HERE (Links to an external site.) for the list of approved calculators. Testing will conclude at approximately 12:00PM.
10th Grade - Pre-ACT Testing Day
Students need to arrive at the Creekside Education Center, 3387 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 at 8:00am to take the EOS Survey before testing begins. Please bring with you a school ID or California ID card and approved calculator, although all questions can be answered without one. Click HERE (Links to an external site.) for the list of approved calculators. Testing will conclude at approximately 12:30PM.
11th Grade - PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day
Students need to arrive at the Creekside Education Center, 3387 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 at 8:00am to take the EOS Survey before testing begins. Please bring with you a school ID or California ID card and approved calculator, although all questions can be answered without one. Click HERE (Links to an external site.) for the list of approved calculators. Testing will conclude at approximately 12:15PM.
12th Grade - No Testing - Arrive at 12:30 PM
Students need to arrive at the Creekside Education Center, 3387 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 at 12:30PM. Students will attend sessions about IVC, FAFSA and Budgeting. Sessions will conclude at 3:30 PM. Flyer Link
Progres Grades- The parent portal is now open for parents and students to view grades.Please log on to your portal account at https://my.iusd.org.
Real Talk HBCU Edition- Real Talk events were created to provide Black students and their families with the tools they need to start planning for their future. This fall, we’ll connect attendees with Black college reps across the country, financial aid experts with insider tips on finding scholarships, college students who’ll give your students a realistic view of campus life, and Black professionals in tech, sports, and entertainment. Click HERE for more information and to register.
AP Exam Registration- Registration for AP Exams is from October 17th-25th. Students may register at Creekside Education Center between the hours of 1pm-4:15pm. Click HERE for the registration form and for all the details.
Scholarships-
Elks Lodge Scholarship- click HERE for more information on multiple scholarships this organization offers.
FAFSA Support:
FAFSA Step by Step Guide and Resources
IVC Application Workshop: See Event(s)
College and Career Information
College & Career: Kaylah Ramirez
Website: College and Career
College and Career Resources: Click Here
IVA College and Career Events/Visits
Email: Kaylaramirez@iusd.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-8:25am Zoom Link
Want to schedule a meeting? Email me: Kaylaramirez@iusd.org