Tynes Weekly Updates

Tiger Families,

It was said that the groundhog saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. However, the beautiful weather we’ve enjoyed this week seems to suggest otherwise! We hope you’ll come out and enjoy the evening with us at Paint Night tonight from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Events like these are a wonderful opportunity to connect, build community, and celebrate the strong partnerships that make our school such a special place.

I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our small but mighty PTA. Their continued dedication, time, and support play an essential role in enriching the experiences we are able to provide for our students and families. We are truly grateful for all they do for our school community. If you are interested in joining our PTA in any capacity, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Next week, our 6th grade students will be heading to Outdoor Science Camp from Wednesday through Friday. This is a meaningful and memorable experience that provides students with hands-on learning opportunities, team-building activities, and time to grow in independence and confidence. Outdoor Science Camp is a highlight of the elementary years, and we know our students will represent our school with pride while creating lasting memories.

Warmly,
Dr. Borgese
Principal

Emily Reyes Ortiz, Jakob Viloria, Jaidee Medina, Mackenzie Snedden, Hudson Dezin-Simendinger, Krystal Herrera, Alexander Vega, Joseph Cisneros, Aden Christian, Delilah Carrasco, Tomas D. Garfias, Allison Guzman Arellano, Tony Cervantes Magana, Dea Verma, Daniel Maldonado Cervantes, Liam Maggi Zapata, Byron Munoz Claros, Alesandro Gudiel, Alessandro Sanchez, Juliana Pettit, Surya Khedkar, Diego David Herrera

We are in the process of updating our schoolwide behavior expectations. Our current expectations, PAWS-R, are being reimagined as ROAR, and we want input from our entire school community to help shape what each letter represents.

This short survey gives you the opportunity to review possible options and vote for your top recommendation for the letters R, O, and A. Your feedback will help us create expectations that reflect our shared values and support a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment for all Tynes Tigers.

Thank you for taking a moment to share your voice and help us get ready to ROAR!

The new preschool on Tynes campus is licensed and ready to open soon (hoping for February)! Please see the flyer below for tuition information. If you need support with tuition, please reach out to Monica Gudiel for more information at mmartinezdegudiel@pylusd.org

On December 15, 2025, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District initiated a 30-day public review of K-5 ELA curriculum adoption and implementation for the 2026-2027 school year. The display will also include a novel to be added to the Core and Extended Reading List. The review display will be set up at the PYLUSD district office, and members of the PYLUSD community will be able to visit the display to review hardcopy and digital materials during office hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Those visiting the public review display will be able to submit feedback and/or comments through a digital feedback form. The 30-day public display will conclude on February 10, 2026.

To access the materials:

• URL: My.mheducation.com
• Username: ExploreWondersSEWW

PYLUSD Non-Discrimination Statement

The Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying -based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Dr. Issaic Gates, Deputy Superintendent,1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870, 714-985-8408, Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 [714-985-8670], bpedraza@pylusd.org, Director Student Services, Title II/ ADA Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Renee Gray, Assistant Superintendent Student Support Services,1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870, 714-985-8727.

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 [714-985-8670].

The Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Non-Discrimination State and Notice.

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the Uniform Complaint Policy Form.