TVUSD COMMUNITY CONNECTION

"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." - Margaret Cousins

The TVUSD Community High Five Program is designed to empower and encourage the community to acknowledge and appreciate the dedicated employees of the district. This program serves as a platform for parents, students, and local residents, to recognize and celebrate the relentless commitment and hard work put forth by district employees.

Whether it's the passionate educators who shape the future of our children, the diligent administrative staff who keep the educational machinery running smoothly, or the unsung heroes who contribute to the district in various ways, the TVUSD Community High Five Program provides a means to express gratitude and support for their unwavering dedication to the educational well-being of the community. Through this program, TVUSD fosters a sense of unity and appreciation, strengthening the bond between the district and the community it serves.

Fill out this quick form and the Communications Department will create and send a digital certificate to the employee for their hard work. As an added recognition, one employee will be selected each month as a "Community High Five Spotlight" and their shout-out will be recognized in a future edition of the Community Connection.

6th grade students from Summit Academy brought Ancient Greece's influence on modern society to life through living tableaus! Check out their Instagram post by clicking here.

Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year program, now in its 16th year, recognizes outstanding teens in each branch of the armed forces for criteria that include their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, and extracurricular involvement while facing the challenges of military family life. Isabella Arrieta is one of seven high school seniors, out of a pool of over 700 applicants, honored for her exceptional achievements through Operation Homefront. She has been selected to represent the Marine Corps and has received a $10,000 scholarship that she will use when she attends UCLA in the fall. Read the blog below to learn more about Isabella's accomplishments.

"Isabella Arrieta, Operation Homefront’s 2024 Military Child of the Year® for the Marine Corps, aspires to become a criminal defense attorney, and she isn’t waiting for law school or even college to get experience in the field.

Isabella, 17, is the daughter of Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Arrieta, an aircraft mechanic instructor with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit North Island, and Denise Arrieta, who works as an alternative education clerk. She has a 12-year-old sister.

A senior at Chaparral High School in Temecula, California, she volunteers with a local peer court program that offers juveniles a hands-on understanding of the judicial system, including roles from juror to attorney. She also cultivates her knowledge of the law through an internship at a local firm and through competing on her school’s Mock Trial team."

"TEMECULA, CA—In a field dominated by men, Temecula-raised baseball phenom Kelsie Whitmore has a growing fan base of young female players, including one determined to follow in her footsteps to Temecula Valley High School and beyond.

Whitmore recently was among the coaches at the 7th annual Trailblazer Series in Florida, a meeting of 96 girls aged 11 to 13 from across North America. Among them was Temecula Little League catcher and Temecula Middle School 7th grader Elyssa Mones.

MLB recently interviewed her about her introduction to Whitmore and her participation in the Trailblazer Series in Florida."

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 20 schools, 14 school districts, and two county offices of education earned 2024 California Green Ribbon Schools awards. Temecula Luiseño Elementary School has become a California Green Ribbon School Honoree reaching the Silver level for their application! This was a huge undertaking by Lani Russi, TLES Principal, and her team. TVUSD is incredibly proud of their accomplishment, and for their excellence in resource efficiency, health and wellness, and environmental and sustainability education, the criteria that determine which schools receive this award.

The recognition award is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education (ED) effort to identify and communicate practices that result in improved student engagement, academic achievement, graduation rates, and workforce preparedness; and reinforces federal efforts to increase energy independence and economic security.

“Allow me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s distinguished honorees," Thurmond said. “California Green Ribbon Schools stand as beacons of innovation that showcase pioneering approaches toward enhanced indoor air quality, the implementation of outdoor classrooms, and comprehensive environmental education initiatives. Within these institutions, students are not merely recipients of knowledge; they are active participants in addressing pressing global issues, such as climate change, alongside tackling local challenges like water quality, food security, energy conservation, waste management, and emotional well-being. It brings me immense satisfaction to note that more than half of these commendable honorees hail from communities with the greatest need within our state. California’s Green Ribbon Schools are at the forefront of nurturing the next generation’s capacity for creativity and critical thinking, thereby equipping them to become effective stewards of our environment both today and in the years to come.”

Congratulations TLES! To learn more about the Green Ribbon Schools Award Program, click here.

Last weekend, counselors from Margarita Middle School accompanied a group of students to CSUSM for a conference.

"We learned a lot and felt inspired by the environment and stories shared around us today. We are dreaming bigger and believing in the possibilities of our future!" 🤩

Visit mms_counselor's Instagram post to experience their uplifting field trip firsthand.

BASES/ELOP registration for existing families opens on Wednesday, May 1st. We will begin taking new family enrollment on Wednesday, May 8th. Registration is first come, first serve. All families may find more information here:

• BASES Link
• ELOP Link

Please note, all families currently eligible for ELOP have been notified by email.

The window for enrolling NEW 1st-12th grade students for the 24/25 school year is now open. You can register your child today!

It is now time to complete your Annual Family Update in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This update is REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS RETURNING TO TVUSD FOR THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR.

Any student who does not have a completed Annual Update:

• may not be enrolled in a class for the 24/25 school year
• may not receive a schedule
• and may not be able to participate in school business days in August.

It is imperative that all families complete the Annual Family Update as soon as possible to prevent any delay in your child's enrollment for next school year.

Click the links below for RETURNING STUDENT ANNUAL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

• ENGLISH
• SPANISH

Please note, this process is for RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY. If you have a child in your family who will be new to TVUSD for the 24/25 school year, you must complete the New Student Enrollment process. Click HERE for New Student Enrollment instructions.

Please CLICK HERE or click on the image below for an important announcement regarding CAASPP testing in the following weeks: What is CAASPP? What can we do at home to prepare for CAASPP?

Appointments are assigned by schools. Please see the list to the right for more details.

If you are having technology issues or have any questions about pre-enrollment, please send a message via Let's Talk by clicking here or call 951-506-7937 to speak with a CEC Technician.

📺 TVUSD is excited to 👀 watch the NFL Draft and see where these two alumni are drafted! 🤩 We are very proud of these amazing athletes. @tvusd.official

🏈 GOHS Brennan Jackson - Washington State @brennan_jackson

🏈 TVHS Easton Gibbs - Wyoming @eastongibbs

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