PTSA - COLOR RUN: FINAL UPDATE
Saying we’re EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD of our South Lake Sharks and community doesn't even begin to capture it. Words like Incredible, Amazing, Spectacular, Remarkable, Phenomenal, and Awesome only start to scratch the surface when describing our students, teachers, and staff! We rallied together, crushed our fundraising goal, shared countless smiles and laughs, and made history - together! We are truly Better Together!
We more than doubled our previous fundraising efforts, setting an all-time record! Whether you donated, shared our fundraising link, participated in company matches, or cheered on our Sharks from afar…THANK YOU! The memories we created leading up to, and on the day of, the Color Run will always be at the top of our list. The dedication and hard work from our students, staff, and the entire Shark community to get so close to our fundraising goal shows just how strong our close-knit community is - and how much we can accomplish when we come together.
LET’S DO THIS SOUTH LAKE!!!
PTSA - PTSA Meeting: Wednesday, February 26th @ 9:15am
Please join us for our next PTSA meeting; everyone is welcome! Hear updates from Principal Averill about what’s going on at school and listen to Counselor Siapin talk about important topics she discusses with our students. Hear what your PTSA is up to, volunteer opportunities, and what’s coming up! We hope to see you there!
PTSA - Next Shark Night Out – Tuesday, March 25th from 4pm-8pm @ Board & Brew
Mark your calendars Shark Families! Our next Shark Night Out will be March 25th at the new Board & Brew Irvine (5643 Alton Pkwy) from 4pm-8pm. More info to come as the date gets closer
PTSA - Contact Info
If you have any questions regarding your South Lake PTSA or would like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact our PTSA President, Jill Pearson at JillKPearson@gmail.com. You can also visit our PTSA Website at South Lake PTSA. Please follow us on social media @southlakeptsa for all the up-to-date information of what’s going on at South Lake!
7th Grade Parent/Guardians
You should have received an email notification about Health Education for next trimester. Please see this Parent/Guardian Notification Letter 2025 for more information.
Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical is happening. Here is the link to the box office for tickets https://woodbridgehs.booktix.com/dept/main/e/Shrek.
Yearbook
Just a reminder to preserve all of your student’s memories at South Lake by purchasing a yearbook. The cost right now is $30 per yearbook, but on March 1, 2025 the price will increase to $40. Purchase now on-line at MySchoolBucks and save memories and money at the same time! Go to: http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. Please see MySchoolBucks Purchase Instructions for how to set up an account for purchasing.
After School Tutoring
We have free after school tutoring in Math and Science. See flyer below for more information. All students are invited to attend and NEED to bring their Planner and Chromebook.
SpongeBob Musical
The Irvine Public Schools Foundation is proud to present The SpongeBob Musical, a community musical featuring talented performers from Beacon Park, Cadence Park, Jeffrey Trail Middle School, Lakeside Middle School, Rancho San Joaquin, Sierra Vista Middle School, South Lake Middle School & Venado Middle School for our fourth year in a combined middle school musical! This group of talented students has been rehearsing since December and have worked very hard to put on this show! We would love your support and hope you can join us in one of their shows!
Come cheer on your peers and enjoy the fun, March 7 and 8 at Westpark Elementary' s MPR! Tickets will be available beginning Feb. 17th after 5:00 p.m. at: ipsf.seatyourself.biz
E-Bike Safety Presentation
Mr. Vasquez, our Campus Supervisor, coordinates our E-Bike registration. If you would like to schedule a time to participate in the Safety Presentation in order to register your student’s E-Bike, please contact him at orlandovasquez@iusd.org.
Language and Accessibility Resources for Families
As part of IUSD’s and our school’s ongoing commitment to making important information, resources and services accessible to our diverse community, we want to remind families that they can adjust language and accessibility preferences on the platforms used for school communications. Whether through ParentSquare, the Parent Portal or the IUSD website, it is easy to set your preferred language, ensuring you receive updates, notifications and resources in the language that works best for you.
CLICK HERE for resources, in multiple languages, to show how you can select your preferred language and accessibility features on ParentSquare. With ParentSquare, you can set your language preference to receive notifications, messages and updates directly in the language of your choice.
Middle School Program (MSP)
If you are looking for great after school activities for your students that build community, have service components and are just plain fun…there are several upcoming events and classes to get involved with through our Middle School Programs hosted by the city of Irvine. Each of the flyers linked below have information about registration, cost and contact information. For more information, please contact Site Coordinator Karley Abeyrama at (949) 724-7190 or at KAbeyrama@cityofirvine.org.
Attendance Matters
As we move through the school year, I want to emphasize the crucial role that regular attendance plays in your student’s success. Every day of learning matters, and consistent school attendance is one of the most important factors in achieving strong academic outcomes and fostering a sense of belonging at school. Here’s why: - Improved Academic Performance: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to keep up with daily lessons and assignments, leading to better grades and a deeper understanding of the material.
- Building Positive Habits: Consistent attendance helps students develop responsibility, time management, and perseverance—skills they will carry with them long after middle school.
- Social Connections: Being in school allows students to participate fully in group work, social activities, and extracurriculars that are vital for their emotional and social growth.
- Strong Foundations for Future Success: Studies show that students with high attendance rates are more likely to graduate and pursue higher education or career opportunities with confidence.
We understand that occasional absences are unavoidable due to illness or emergencies. However, I encourage you to do your best to schedule appointments, vacations, and other non-urgent activities outside of the school day to minimize disruptions to your child's learning.
OCTA Transportation Information
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is excited to announce the continuation of their “Youth Ride Free” promotional bus pass program. This pass allows youth ages 6 to 18 to ride all OC fixed-route buses every day for free. Last year’s purple/orange Youth Ride Free Passes expire September 30, 2024; the new blue Youth Ride Free Passes are valid now through September 30, 2025, and require a new Parent Request Form for each recipient. To participate in the program complete a new Parent Request Form, available using the below links, printed forms are also available in  the front office.
Return the completed and signed Parent Request Form to the front office to be issued a blue youth bus pass for the 2024-25 school year.
Parent Request Form: OC Bus Ride Guide – How to Ride: For more information regarding the program visit: OCbus.com/YouthRideFree. OC Connect is another option for students. This is a free shuttle service that runs every 20 minutes between the northern end of Irvine and the Irvine Train Station. This route drops off at Woodbridge High which is a short walk from here. The IrvineCONNECT webpage may be accessed through this link: https://www.cityofirvine.org/transportation/irvine-connect. On the webpage there is a link to track the shuttles in real time, which can be used in a similar way to watching for an Uber to see how far out it is.
 Bell Schedule
The 2024-2025 Bell Schedule includes all the minimum days and special schedules for the year. Please make sure to review the start and end times for these schedules.
Stay Connected
Stay connected by checking your email for communication from South Lake and IUSD. South Lake is also on Instagram @southlakemiddleschool and our website is at www.southlake.iusd.org.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Irvine Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities including membership in student clubs shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available. Admission to these programs is based on age appropriateness, class space, interest, aptitude, and prerequisite coursework where applicable. The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Irvine Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. |
