Many parents received an alert from the school today, to notify us that there had been a security incident. With reason, parents were concerned. I received 4 texts from other parents asking me if I knew any more details, and my wife also forwarded me the text asking if I knew about it and if […]
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PTA Meeting & Principal’s Report for Thorman and Currie
The first PTA meeting took place on September 5, 2019. The attendance was good, but I think more parents should attend. I understand many parents can’t make it due to schedule constraints. If it’s a matter of not having anybody to watch your kids while you attend the meeting, you should know every PTA meeting […]
Continue ReadingSpeech on Respect and Responsibility
Officer Matt Roque from the Tustin Police Department delivered a speech to the students at Thorman elementary during the kickoff day for the Run with a Cop program. Officer Roque addressed topics of respect, self-respect, and pride in your work and community. You can watch the entire speech here:
Continue ReadingRun With A Cop Kicks Off at Thorman with a Massive Crowd
This week the time trials for Run with A Cop took place at Currie & Thorman. I had a chance to attend the event for Thorman on Thursday and I was blown away by the participation from kids, teachers, parent volunteers, the officers, and other Tustin Police PD staff. Over 90 kids signed up for […]
Continue ReadingThe Pick-up and Drop-off Situation at Thorman & Currie is Insane.
I suppose every school’s first day, and even the first week is a little chaotic. The pick-up and drop off locations are new to many parents, and certainly new to kids starting school for the first time. That is no different at Thorman & Currie. What is different in this case is that the surrounding […]
Continue Reading1st Grade Dual Immersion Back to School Night.
When Claire started school, we decided to enroll her in a dual immersion program. This means that the students are taught the 2nd language in an immersive system. We had to apply for enrollment outside of our home school district because our school district does not offer such a program. This program is unique and […]
Continue ReadingRun with a Cop Is Back for 2019. TUSD
Some time ago, the Tustin police department started a program called Run With a Cop. I believe they borrowed this idea from another city, but it seems to be catching on. The program is intended to serve as a community outreach program and a way for the students to get some exercise and spend time […]
Continue ReadingMarjorie Veeh Elementary School Closes its Doors. Video Walkthrough.
A few months before the end of the 2018-2019 school year, the administration of Marjorie Veeh Elementary together with the Tustin Unified School District administration informed the parents that they would be closing down their doors at the end of the school year. This unforeseen closure hit a lot of the teachers, parents, and staff […]
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