TLES Community Newsletter
TLES Community Newsletter
A New Chapter at TLES! 🦅
Dear TLES Families,
I am incredibly honored and excited to share that I have been selected as the new principal of Temecula Luiseño Elementary School! Having served as your assistant principal, I have already had the privilege of getting to know so many of our wonderful students, families, and staff. TLES has become a very special place to me, and I couldn't be more excited to continue this journey in my new role.
Today is also a bittersweet day as we say farewell to Mrs. Hernandez, who is beginning an exciting new chapter at Great Oak High School. I want to take a moment to thank her for her leadership, dedication, and the love she has poured into our school community. She has made a lasting impact on TLES, and I am personally grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside her and learned from her. We wish her all the best in her new role!
As we celebrate Mrs. Hernandez's contributions and look toward the future, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a little more about myself and my hopes for our school. For those who may not know much about my background, I began my career in education in 2003 and have had the opportunity to serve as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. I've taught a variety of elementary grade levels, supported teachers across multiple schools, and worked with some amazing educators throughout Temecula Valley Unified School District. These experiences have shaped my belief that strong relationships, high expectations, and meaningful learning experiences are the foundation of a successful school.
On a more personal note, I am a wife, mom to six adult children, and proud grandma to twin grandchildren! Family is incredibly important to me, and I understand the trust you place in us each day when you send your children to school. It is a responsibility I take to heart.
As your principal, my priority is to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, connected, and challenged to reach their full potential. I believe great schools are built through strong partnerships between families, teachers, staff, and students. I want TLES to be a place where children love coming to school, teachers feel supported, and families know they are an important part of our school community.
I am excited about what lies ahead for our Eagles! We have an incredible staff, wonderful students, and a supportive community. I truly believe that when we work together, there is no limit to what our students can accomplish.
Thank you for the warm welcome and support you have already shown me. I look forward to continuing to build relationships with each of you and making TLES the very best it can be.
With gratitude and excitement,
Michelle Nelson
10/2 - Custodian Day
10/7: Walk & Roll to School
10/7: Kindness Club Begins
10/9: Kona Ice (after school)
10/12 - 10/16: Parent Teacher Conference Week
10/12-10/15: Movie Madness Week
10/16: Trunk or Treat 5-7 pm
10/21: Fun Run - NEW DATE
10/22: Make-up Picture Day
10/26-10/30: Red Ribbon Week (spirit days listed below)
10/28: Chalk the Walk (before school)
10/28: Melos (after school)
10/30: Literary Character Day
11/2: Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL
Red Ribbon Week
10/26 - 10/30
Literary Character Day
Friday, 10/30/26
A few guidelines: do not wear inflatables, masks, or face paint. Weapons of any kind are not allowed.
Staff Development Day
No School, Monday, 11/2
MilVet Donation Drive
TVUSD is proud to partner with the City of Temecula and MilVet, a national organization who supports deployed military families with care packages and other basic needs.
We need your help! Between now and October 30th, we will be collecting donations in the front office. Please refer to the attached flyer to learn what supplies are needed and appreciated.
We are holding a community competition with the City of Murrieta to collect the most supplies and donations! Help us bring Temecula the win, while sending support to service members protecting our country. All donations will be picked up and counted by MilVet, boxed and shipped to deployed military service members.
TLES Garden Club
TLES Garden Club applications are here!
8 WEEK SESSIONS * Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm * Open to students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th (Younger students MUST be accompanied by a parent/adult guardian)
- Fall term September 15-November 10th (minus conference week),
- Winter term January 12-March 2nd,
- Spring term April 6-May 25th.
Applications are linked below.
Our Eagle-I Program is back at TLES!
If your schedule is limited, you can sign up to be an Eagle-I volunteer. We are looking for any parents/guardians willing to commit to one full day of volunteering this school year to help monitor drop off, playground duty, and in classrooms. You choose the date! Please contact Maribel Castillo (mcastillo4@tvusd.us) for more information and/or or sign up! The presentation linked below details this special volunteer program.
TB Clearance:
In order to keep TVUSD in compliance with health record requirements, we will only be accepting the form, pictured to the right, for clearance going forward. We are not able to accept or interpret PPD skin test results, Lab results, or Chest X-ray results. Please refer to the TB website , linked here for reference.
Mandated Reporter Training:
Due to new a new law, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, parent volunteers will be required to complete mandated reporter training.
If you are not a current District employee, visit the Keenan SafeSchools platform to create an account and complete the training. You can use the same login credentials for future access as this course is required annually. Print or download your completion certification and provide it to your site.
Thank you for supporting TVUSD schools and students as a volunteer. Your time and help make a difference, and we truly appreciate you!
2027/2028 Intradistrict Transfers Now Open
Transfer requests can be completed and submitted via the District’s website. The open enrollment window will remain open until January 31, 2027. More information, visit us at: https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/transfers Transfers Desk: 951-294-6212
