This article provides important reminders about traffic safety, COVID-19 protocols, staying connected to IUSD, Parent Portal, school safety, mental health and wellness resources, language support services, Community Liaisons, Irvine Parent Education Program, the Parent Center and free student meals.

August 9 is National Book Lover Day, which is a wonderful opportunity to share a love of reading with your kids.  Check out this article for information about how families can support literacy and reading at home.

August is National Wellness Month, which focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. This is a great reminder for students, staff and families to create healthy habits, especially during the school year, when schedules are often busy and there are several competing priorities. 

IUSD joined the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, the Tsao Family Foundation and the Orange County Department of Education to celebrate the District WellSpaces set to open for the 2022-23 school year.  

Staying connected to family, friends and community is critical for social and emotional wellness, especially over the summer months, when students may not see friends and others as often as during the school year. This article features some examples and local resources for creating connectedness.  

IUSD would like to thank our community for participating in the 50th Anniversary Photo Contest. With more than 200 photo submissions, there was a broad range of outstanding photos that creatively captured the many wonderful and different aspects of our District.  

June is Internet Safety Month, which is an opportunity to provide resources for and to remind our IUSD community about the importance of digital citizenship and safety online.

During the June 7, 2022 IUSD Board of Education Meeting, the District hosted a School Safety Presentation to share information about IUSD’s comprehensive approach to safety and emergency preparedness.  The video and presentation are now available.  

Foundational to IUSD’s Continuous Improvement Efforts and the District’s core mission is the belief that we must see learning through the eyes of our students and shape instruction to meet their needs. IVA is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of students, who benefit from a non-traditional classroom environment. 

Superintendent Walker's end of the year letter shares messages of gratitude for the IUSD community, resources that may be helpful for students and families over the summer months, and the District's commitment to partnership and collaboration.