| Good Afternoon South Lake Families, We want to remind our families about a dangerous trend circulating on social media, particularly TikTok, known as the "Chromebook Challenge." This challenge encourages students to insert metal objects into Chromebook ports or USB slots, which can lead to electric shock, fire risk, serious injury, and permanent damage to the device. Please talk with your student about the risks and importance of using technology responsibly and safely. As a reminder, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) has a Student Technology Use Agreement, which all parents/guardians sign and agree to on an annual basis. Misuse of IUSD-issued Chromebooks or other property may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of computer access or even expulsion, and financial penalties. Additionally, damage caused to an IUSD-issued device resulting from intentional misuse is not covered by Chromebook insurance purchased through your school site. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting respectful and safe learning environments. We also want to remind you to please avoid signing your student out during the last 30 minutes of the school day unless it’s an emergency. This time is critical for wrapping up instruction, providing important reminders, and ensuring a smooth, safe dismissal for all students. Early sign-outs can be disruptive not just to the learning environment but also disrupts the efficiency of the front office. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and orderly environment. Attention 7th grade Parent/Guardians! Please consider signing your student up to start their World Language as an after bell elective. We are fortunate to offer this through San Joaquin at Irvine Virtual Academy. These classes count toward high school credit, students who successfully complete the course move onto level 2 in 9th grade. The majority of the course is asynchronous with two live online class sessions weekly. Students can enroll in the following World Languages: SPANISH I - Available to 8th grade students only This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and its cultures. Students acquire a basic understanding of the language system and the various Spanish-speaking cultures, along with the skills necessary to communicate in a variety of modes at a basic level. Students have opportunities to experience situations they might actually encounter in a Spanish-speaking environment and to use the language to convey and interpret meaning at a basic level. Students with C- or higher in Trimester 2 will automatically be eligible for Year 2. Eligibility will be lost if the student receives a grade of D+ or lower in Trimester 3. KOREAN I - Available to 8th grade students only This course is an introduction to the Korean language and its cultures. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the language system and the Korean culture, along with the skills necessary to communicate at a basic level. These skills are speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as cultural understanding. CHINESE I - Available to 8th grade students only This course is designed to assist students to develop low-beginning level skills in the Chinese language. These skills are speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as cultural understanding. This course will begin by introducing the writing and sound system of the Chinese language. A Romanized phonetic pronunciation system called “Pinyin” will be introduced. The remainder of the course will focus on grammatical patterns such as basic sentence structures, some grammatical points, and expressions. FRENCH I - Available to 8th grade students only This course is an introduction to the French language and its cultures. Students acquire a basic understanding of the language system and the various French-speaking cultures, along with the skills necessary to communicate in a variety of modes at a basic level. Students have opportunities to experience situations they might actually encounter in a French-speaking environment and to use the language to convey and interpret meaning at a basic level. For those interested in World Language through IVA, please fill out the World Language Registration Form so that we can enroll your student for next year. Please know, students are only able to take a maximum of two electives in 8th grade so students enrolling in a world language are not eligible for Bonus Period PE. Attention ALL Parents & Guardians...8th Grade Dance Donations Needed! Help PTSA make the 8th Grade Dance—"The Sky’s the Limit"—a night to remember! We're seeking donations of drinks and candy to keep our students refreshed and energized as they dance the night away. 8TH Dance Donations Volunteer Sign Up Drinks & Candy: Please deliver to the front office by Wednesday, May 28th. Cookies: Please bring to the dance. Prefer to keep it simple? Gift cards to Target, Costco, or Ralphs are also greatly appreciated and help us cover any last-minute needs. Thank you for helping us give our 8th graders a fantastic send-off! Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you! Lastly, we have several of Sharks showing their pieces at the District’s Honors Art Show, at Portola High School Student Commons on May 16th & 17th. For more information, go to District Honors Art Show Info. Please note the Minimum Day on Friday next week and have a wonderful weekend…it’s a great day to be a Shark! In kindness, Belinda Averill Principal  | ||||||||||
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