Welcome Back Lions!

• Next Wednesday, August 19th is a Modified Day!
• Friday, August 21st~9:00 am: Flag Salute Assembly (see important visitor information below.)
• Tuesday, August 25th~ 5:00-6:00 pm: Informational Meeting for all 4th and 5th grade students who are interested in joining the LES Band! (see more information below.)
• Friday, September 4th~9:30-10:00 am:Coffee with the Principals (see more information below.)

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for all of your support in making this an amazing start to the 2026–2027 school year! Whether you have donated supplies, supported our efforts to keep students safe, respectful, responsible, and fair, or followed traffic rules and staff directions in our parking lot, we appreciate you!

This week, we met with all of our students for our annual Behavior Expectations Assemblies, and one thing quickly became clear: our Lions are learning the expectations—and many of them already know them well! 🦁

During the assemblies, we asked students to help us remind their families about the importance of always using the crosswalks when arriving at and leaving school. We were excited to catch these Lions and their families doing exactly that this week!

Of course, these students earned a PAW Pride! 🐾 PAW Prides can be saved to earn bigger prizes or placed into our prize boxes for a chance to win a weekly prize.

Great job, Lion students and families! Thank you for modeling safe choices and working together to make LaVorgna a safe and positive place for everyone.

Keep up the great work, Lions! 🦁💙💛

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!

Next week, temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees each day. Due to the extreme heat, we will follow TVUSD guidelines for hot weather and make necessary modifications to recess and lunch to help keep our students safe.

Please click the link below for additional information regarding TVUSD’s hot weather guidelines.

TVUSD Extreme Weather Guidance

Thank you for your flexibility and support in keeping our Lions safe! 🦁💙💛

Dear TK and Kinder Parents,

It was so great so see so many of you at our Tears and Cheers TK/ Kindergarten orientation after student drop off on the first day of school. We had an incredible turn out and your commitment to your student's success is evident.

For those of you that were not able to attend, we are linking the presentation below for your review.

Tears and Cheers TK/K Parent Orientation

We look forward to a fantastic school year! Please don't hesistate to reach out at anytime for support or if you have questions. We are always here to help!

Thank you!

LES Staff

VAPA Music begins next week for ALL LaVorgna students!

We are excited for another year of music, creativity, and learning with our Lions.

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR 4TH & 5TH GRADE STUDENTS & FAMILIES

As part of our VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) General Music Program, 4th and 5th grade students who did not have music in 4th grade will have the opportunity to learn to play the recorder!

Learning the recorder is a fun, hands-on way for students to:

• 🎶 Learn to read music
• 👂 Develop listening and ear-training skills
• 🎵 Practice rhythm and melody
• 🎼 Build beginning instrumental skills
• ⭐ Experience the excitement of making music!

🎁 RECORDERS ARE PROVIDED FREE!

Every student will receive a brand-new plastic soprano recorder to KEEP!

Students will use their recorders during music class and, with parent/guardian permission and support, may bring them home to practice.

💙💛 YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A RECORDER!

If a recorder is lost, or if you would like an additional recorder so your child can keep one at home and one at school, inexpensive recorders are available from retailers such as:

Amazon • Guitar Center • West Music • Target

Already have a recorder at home? If you are unsure whether it is the correct type, have your child bring it to school and show it to Mrs. Pink.

🥋 RECORDER KARATE

Students will use Recorder Karate as part of our recorder curriculum. This program makes learning music fun as students practice songs and develop their recorder skills.

Recorder Karate Songs:
Access the Recorder Karate song packet

🎧 PRACTICE AT HOME WITH MR. HENRY!

Students can also practice using Mr. Henry’s Music World, which offers fun and interactive recorder activities.

Mr. Henry’s Free Recorder Course

Students can also follow along with free recorder videos on YouTube:

Watch a Recorder Play-Along Video

🎼 QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, thoughts, or concerns.

I look forward to making music with our LaVorgna Lions! 🦁🎶

Mrs. Pink
VAPA Music
LPink-Sewell@tvusd.us

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are so excited to launch this year with our district-wide attendance theme: "Level Up!"

Just like in any great game, success starts with getting ready at Home Base. This August, our focus is "Press Start!"—establishing strong daily morning routines that set our young learners up to log in on time, feel confident, and get ready to grow every day.

3 Ways to Set Up Your "Home Base" Routines:

• 🎒 Night-Before Inventory Prep: Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, and prepare lunches the night before so mornings are smooth and stress-free.

• ⏰ Consistent Sleep & Spawn Times: Re-establish regular bedtimes and wake-up alarms to help your child feel rested and ready to learn.

• 🚪 Aim for an Early Arrival: Plan to arrive at school 10–15 minutes before the bell rings. Arriving on time helps students connect with friends on the playground and start their day without feeling rushed.

When students are present every day, they gain the skills, confidence, and connection needed to level up their learning.

If your family needs support establishing morning routines, finding transportation solutions, or navigating any barriers to regular attendance, please reach out to our school office, we are here to support your team!

Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year an extraordinary adventure. Let’s Press Start and Level Up together!

Warmly,

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!

Click on the title above to view supply lists.

Dear LaVorgna Lions,

We are so honored to be your new Principal and Assistant Principal here at LES! We are excited to meet each and every one of you and look forward to working together to make this school year an amazing one!

Please click the link below to learn more about us and get to know your new LES Admin Team!

Get to Know the New LES Admin Team!

We can’t wait to see you all soon!

~ Ms. Mattson and Mrs. Bowron