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July 2026

October 12, 2026
Important Dates
- October 12th-16th~Parent Conference Week~All days this week are MODIFIED!
- Friday, October 16th~ Twin Day!
- Friday, October 16th~ 9:00 am: Flag Salute Assembly (see important visitor information below.)
- Friday, October 23rd~BOO Bash (see information below)
- Wednesday, October 28th~ 6:00 pm: PTA Meeting (see information below)
- Friday, November 6th~Veteran's Day Assembly (see information below)
Dear LES Families,
Thank you for joining us today for our VAPA Music Performance! It was wonderful to see so many families celebrating our students and their hard work!
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding with the long check-in lines. We recognize how frustrating this was, especially for families who preregistered but were not yet in our Raptor system.
Please know that Raptor check-in is a districtwide safety policy to ensure all visitors are properly screened and cleared to be on campus for the safety of our students and staff.
The good news is that if you were added to Raptor today, future check-ins should be much smoother! If you are not yet in the system, please stop by the office during Parent Conference Week next week, or whenever convenient, with your photo ID so we can get you registered.
Thank you again for your patience, support, and partnership in keeping our LES Lions safe! 💙💛
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Bowron, Principal
Ms. Mattson, Assistant Principal
VAPA Clubs – Parent Conference Week Reminder
VAPA clubs will meet after school from 1:00–2:00 PM every day during Parent Conference Week (October 12–16).
Please plan accordingly for student pickup. Thank you!
PTA Needs Candy Donations!
Important Drop off and Pick up Reminder
Dear Families,
This is a friendly but important reminder about following our front loop and student drop-off procedures. These procedures are in place to keep our students, families, and staff safe during our busy arrival and dismissal times.
Our front loop has two lanes, and each lane has a specific purpose:
Student Drop-Off Lane
This lane is for actively loading and unloading students. Drivers must remain in the driver’s seat and may not park or leave their vehicle in this lane. Students should be ready to exit the vehicle safely and quickly.
If your child needs assistance getting in or out of the vehicle, needs to retrieve something from the trunk, or requires additional time, please park in the parking lot rather than holding up the drop-off lane.
Pass-Through Lane
This lane is a moving lane used to access the parking lot. Students may NEVER be dropped off or picked up from this lane. Stopping in this lane creates a serious safety concern for students and other drivers.
Red Curbs — NO STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING
Please remember that you may never stop, park, or wait next to a red curb—even if you remain inside your vehicle.
California Vehicle Code § 21458(a)(1) states that a red curb means “no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or unattended.” Violations may result in a citation. California law also prohibits double parking under Vehicle Code § 22500(h).
Please help us keep our Lions safe by following all posted signs, curb markings, and school traffic procedures and by following the directions of staff members assisting with arrival and dismissal.
We know mornings and afternoons can be busy, and we greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation. Saving a few minutes is never worth compromising the safety of a child.
Thank you for helping us keep our front loop safe and moving efficiently for everyone!
Reminder: Toys and Distracting Items at School
Dear Parents and Guardians,
To help maintain a focused and productive learning environment, we want to remind everyone that toys and other distracting items should not be brought to school. This includes NeeDohs, stuffed animals, trading items, unnecessary or novelty writing utensils, and any other items brought from home that may cause a distraction during the school day.
Students have access to the writing utensils and supplies necessary for learning at school. While fun pens, pencils, erasers, and other novelty school supplies can be exciting, they can also become a distraction to the student or others around them.
If a student has a distracting item at school, they will first be asked to put it away in their backpack. If the item is seen again, the teacher will collect it, and a parent or guardian will need to pick it up.
We understand that some students benefit from using a fidget or sensory tool to support focus and learning. If a student requires a fidget item for this purpose, its use must be approved by the student's special education case carrier or an administrator. Approved fidget tools are intended to support learning and must be used appropriately. If an approved item becomes a distraction or is not being used as intended, it may still be collected by the teacher.
Our goal is not to limit students from bringing necessary school supplies, but to ensure that items brought from home support learning rather than distract from it.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our classrooms focused on learning and student success. We appreciate your support in reminding students to leave toys and other distracting items at home!
Thank you,
Mrs. Bowron, LES Principal
Ms. Mattson, LES Assistant Principal
October Literacy Newsletter
Bridges Math~At Home Resources
Important Information from our Health Office
Dual Language Immersion Program in TVUSD
E-Bikes & Electric Scooters
E-Bikes & Electric Scooters: Know Before They Ride
Parents, please be aware that not all electric bikes are legally considered e-bikes in California. Some faster or more powerful electric bikes may be classified as mopeds, motor-driven cycles, or motorcycles and may require a valid driver’s license, registration, and/or insurance. If your child is not old enough or properly licensed, they may not legally operate these vehicles on public streets.
🚫 Electric Scooters Are Not Allowed
Students are not permitted to ride electric scooters to school. For the safety of our students, please make alternate transportation arrangements.
🚲 E-Bikes
Before allowing your child to ride an e-bike to school, please make sure the vehicle is age-appropriate, legally classified, and permitted for your child to operate under California law.
Important: If your child rides an electric scooter or an e-bike that they are not legally permitted to operate to school, they will not be allowed to ride it home. A parent/guardian will be contacted and required to pick up the child and the e-bike or scooter.
Click on this link to see the TVUSD E-Bike Safety Rules and Regulations for additional information and guidance.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and ensure they are following school expectations and California law.
Know the rules before they ride!
Raptor
LES 4th and 5th Grade Band
Attendance Matters Every Day!
School Schedules
Important Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Safety Guidelines
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please follow these guidelines when dropping off or picking up your child:
General Safety
Drive slowly and be patient in the loop
Obey all traffic signs and follow staff directions at all times
Use crosswalks at all times
Pull all the way forward in the loop before your child enters or excites the vehicle
Drivers must remain alert; no cell phone use while driving in the loop.
Arrival Time
Gates open at 8:40 am
There is no supervision before 8:40 am
If you arrive early, please stay with your child
Parking
Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended in the loop
Consider parking in the parking lot or on the street and walking if possible
If your child needs assistance entering or exiting the vehicle, you must park in the parking lot
Contact & Questions
If you have questions or need to report a safety concern please contact Holly Bowron, LES Principal by phone: 951.294.6385 or email: hbowron@tvusd.us
Note: Not following traffic signs is a moving violation.
Thank you for your support and cooperation! We appreciate you!