TVHS Parent Newsletter

Hello Golden Bear Families,

As I look back on the week, I can’t help but smile at all the wonderful things happening at TVHS! Even with the rain, our campus was full of learning, connection, leadership, and so many opportunities for our students and staff. These are the weeks that remind me how much I love being a part of our Golden Bear family!

If you haven’t had a chance to see our latest drama production, Trap, you still have tonight and tomorrow to catch it in the Golden Bear Theatre. I was completely enthralled by the story, and there are SO many surprises! Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

Our student-athlete leaders attended the Sportsmanship Conference at Murrieta Mesa and enjoyed a day filled with inspirational speakers and activities focused on leadership and sportsmanship. Our ASB students also welcomed students from other high schools to the Golden Bear Theatre for the Jostens Renaissance Conference, Love Mondays. The theatre was filled to capacity, and students left feeling inspired and energized with ideas for building positive, enriching cultures on their campuses. I love seeing our students take these opportunities to grow as leaders!

We also had the opportunity to connect with our families and continue learning how we can better support our students. Thank you to the parents and students who joined us for our ELAC and CAP meetings as we shared the many resources available to support our English Learners. Your partnership and input truly matter!

We were also happy to welcome Superintendent Dr. Velez to campus as she visited our Advisement classes. Our Lunch with a Bear gave teachers a chance to enjoy lunch and meaningful conversations with selected students, and several of our teachers spent a day shadowing an English Learner to experience the school day through that student’s eyes. These experiences remind us how important it is to listen, learn, and continue finding ways to support every Golden Bear.

I am so proud of our students and staff and all the ways they make TVHS such a special place. Thank you to our families for being such an important part of our Golden Bear community.

Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, GO BEARS! 🐻💛

Mrs. Lione

A huge thank you to our LCAP counselors, Intervention Specialist, administrators, parents, and students for participating in our second ELAC meeting and our first CAP meeting! We appreciate your partnership and shared commitment to supporting our English Learners throughout their academic journey. Please take a moment to review the slideshow below to learn more about the many supports and resources available to help our students thrive. Together, we are creating golden opportunities for all of our Golden Bears!

On Thursday, our English Learner (EL) District Team and three of our teachers spent the day shadowing EL students to better understand their school experience and see learning through their eyes. By joining students in their classrooms throughout the day, our team had the opportunity to reflect on the instructional practices and supports that help our English Learners feel confident, engaged, and successful in their learning.

The team will share what they learned with our department teams so we can continue building on effective strategies that support students in developing their academic language while accessing grade-level content. I’m grateful to our teachers and district team for taking the time to learn alongside our students and reflect on how we can continue to grow together. This is such an important part of our commitment to making sure every Golden Bear feels supported, has a sense of belonging, and has the opportunity to succeed!

TVHS seniors, Ruby Anderson and Adrian Hernandez, have been selected to participate in So. Cal. region honor choir. They are among a couple of hundred high school singers who scored in the top percentage through a rigorous audition process. This is TVHS 3rd year in a row of having at least one student represent not only TVHS but the TVUSD. Their overall scores will be compared at the state level to see if they can earn a spot in the all-state. If you have these students in your class, please congratulate them.

Drama has an awesome line up this year with some amazing productions on the menu. Check them all out right HERE and follow their social media to keep up to date with all the fun happening on stage.

TVHS Drama Instagram / TVHS Drama Tik Tok

TRAP (Fall), ANIMAL FARM (Winter), FOOTLOOSE (Spring)

6 IMPROV SHOWS

Student Cabaret

Tuesday afternoon, TVHS Varsity Girls Tennis made history by clinching its first-ever undefeated Southwestern League championship!

This extraordinary group of hardworking, dedicated young women have poured their blood, sweat, and tears onto the tennis court for every match, turning their season-long goal into reality: to win it all in a big fashion!

With commanding victories over Great Oak, 15-3 and 14-4, the team proved that determination, resilience, and teamwork make champions. They never backed down from a challenge and fought for every point and every match. One team, one dream!

Congratulations to Varsity Girls Tennis and their incredible, dedicated coaches:

Coach Alison, Coach Marc, Coach Moore, and Coach John!

They couldn't have done it without you!

Golden Bears,

Would you like to take or retake the ASVAB test again? All 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to take our "last " ASVAB test here. Please, use the link below to secure your spot, if this is something you are interested in.

Are you interested in taking an ASVAB test?

Date: January 22, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am (depending on when the student is done taking the test)

Location: Mini Gym

Click here to secure your spot: sign-up here

Contact Person: Rachel Abelgas (rabelgas@tvusd.us )

Deadline to sign-up: January 8th/ Friday

Go to room 1601, if you have any further question.

Seniors - Come to the library at lunch and get assistance from our Golden Bear counselors on your college applications. They will be in the library every day during lunch from now until November 30th.

Dear TVHS Families,

If your student plans to take an online (Concurrent Enrollment) community college course through (MSJC) during the Spring 2027 semester, please review the important deadlines and enrollment instructions below.

Important Spring 2027 Deadlines:

• Tuesday, October 13, 2026: DualEnroll.com opens for Spring 2027 Dual and Concurrent Enrollment course requests.

• Friday, November 13, 2026: Deadline to submit Spring 2027 course requests through your student's MSJC account via MyApps. No additional course requests, additions, or changes will be accepted after this date.

• Week of November 16, 2026: Assigned registration dates and times will begin appearing in Self-Service.

• Tuesday, January 19, 2027: Spring 2027 semester begins.

How to Submit a Course Request:

The MSJC application and enrollment process is completed independently of TVHS. Students must complete the required application and account activation steps before they can submit course requests through MSJC.

Once students have their MSJC ID and account, they will use the DualEnroll process through MyApps in order to register for Concurrent Enrollment courses offered online.

To submit a course request:

1. Visit the MSJC homepage.

2. Click on MyApps.

3. Log in using your student's MSJC username and password. DualEnroll must be accessed through MyApps.

4. Click on the DualEnroll tile.

5. Follow the MSJC DualEnroll Student Guide to submit a course request.

Important: Students cannot access DualEnroll until they have activated their MyMSJC account and successfully logged in.

Application Instructions and Additional Information:

Please visit the MSJC High School Student Application and Enrollment page for complete application instructions and information specific to high school students. Be sure to complete all required steps on this page, even after receiving an MSJC ID.

This message is intended to give families an early reminder of the upcoming deadlines, so students have time to complete the application, activate their accounts, and submit course requests before the November 13 deadline.

Please review the instructions carefully and plan accordingly, as no additional course requests or changes will be accepted after the deadline.

Thank you!

Is your 11th grader interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT? All juniors have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) at school on Wednesday, October 28.

Who: 11th grade students

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (periods 1-4)

Location: Mini Gym

Cost: $22

Signups: Visit the bookkeeping office

Contact Person: Mrs. Burlingham ( jburlingham@tvusd.us )

Deadline to Sign Up: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Throughout the month of October, students can sign up for informative college and career presentations, take the PSAT and ASVAB, and use their results to plan for their future. We will also host scholarship workshops, college application support sessions, and much more to guide students through their post-secondary options. Encourage your child to check school announcements and take full advantage of these valuable opportunities.

As part of this initiative, seniors will receive step-by-step guidance during advisement on how to create their FSA ID —the essential first step to submitting the FAFSA, which is a TVUSD graduation requirement. To set up this personalized account, students must know their Social Security Number. Please ensure your student has their Social Security Number ready by October 1.

*Note that students will NOT share this private information with any school staff; they simply need to know it to create their own secure account.

Hello Golden Bear Families,

Did you miss our first financial aid workshop? Great news, the Counseling Department would like to inform you about an upcoming 2nd Financial Aid Workshop, Dollars for Scholars application, PTSA, and Cal Vet information on December 8th/ Tuesday, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. This workshop is designed to assist families in navigating any of the supports mentioned above. Please bring your charged personal laptop/Chromebook (if any).

Location: TVHS Library

Important notes: One location (TVHS/ Library)

Financial Aid Support: Students and parents need to create their own FSA ID before attending the workshop. The verification process takes one to three days.

Dollars For Scholars: Please bring your Chromebook (Seniors section only).

Cal Vet Information: This is an opportunity for the families to ask questions about military dependents.

TVHS PTSA: This will be for the seniors or families who would like to know about the scholarship information through PTSA.

Incentives: Seniors will also earn 2 hours of community service. Seniors must be present at the event on the specified date and time.

RSVP is required for any support (financial aid, Dollars for Scholars, and Cal Vet Information event).

You can RSVP for our 2nd workshop: click here to RSVP

Below are the informational videos you can watch.

• Create an account with Federal Student Aid (FSA), to receive your FSA ID (needed both for students and contributors ).
• Gather documents such as Social Security numbers, 2025 income tax (if any).

While AP Exams take place in May, registration for the exams starts now!

Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on college tuition.

REGISTRATION: There are 2 steps to register for an AP Exam. If both steps are not complete, the test will NOT be ordered.

1. Join the AP Classroom of the course. You will use the Join Code provided by your AP teacher

2. Pay for the Exam through Total Registration www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/053499 .

3. By registering on Total Registration, you are agreeing to pay all fees associated with your AP Exams.

More information can be found on the attached TVHS AP Testing Registration Information.

Add this document: AP Testing Registration Info

Tomorrow, October 24th is our next Golden Bear Saturday School. A variety of enrichment, academic and behavioral support will be offered. Here are some reminders for students who are attending Saturday School for behavior or to clear detention time:

• Drama presents "Trap" Oct 22-24 All shows start at 7pm
• 10/24 - Saturday School
• 10/27 - Band & Orchestra Fall Concert 7pm - 9pm
• 11/2 - No School/Staff Development Day
• 11/6 - Unified Sports Flab Football 8:30am-2pm
• 11/6 - Cultural Showcase 6-8pm
• 11/6 - Improv 7-8:30pm
• 11/7 - Saturday School 8am-12pm
• 11/11 - No School ~ Veteran's Day
• 11/12 - Dancing with the Bears 7-9pm in the Theatre
• 11/18 - Wrestling Last Dessert 4-8pm in the mini gym
• 11/18 - Marvelous Show 6-8pm
• 11/20 - Drive-In Movie 7-9pm
• 🍁Thanksgiving Break * Nov 23-27

Hi Golden Bear Families!

PTSA would love to have your support this school year! PTSA Membership fees help fund programs such as scholarships for graduating seniors, recognition of student volunteers and teacher appreciation week!

Click the link below or scan the QR code to purchase your membership:

https://jointotem.com/ca/temecula/temecula-valley-high

We encourage all families to review our student handbook, available on the TVHS website, to stay up to date on our school policies and procedures. We have made updates to our tardy and truancy policies, academic eligibility for extracurricular activities, and cell phone policy. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students understand and follow these expectations. Your support makes a difference in helping us maintain a positive, focused, and supportive learning environment for all of our Golden Bears!

Thank you to our Golden Bears for your continued cooperation with our cell phone policy and for placing your phones in the classroom phone corrals each period, including Advisement. We appreciate your partnership in helping us make the most of every instructional minute and maintain a classroom environment where students can focus, engage, and learn without the distractions of cell phones.

We know it takes all of us working together to build positive habits and keep learning at the center of everything we do. Thank you to our students and families for your support as we continue to reinforce this important expectation.

Please review the consequences listed below for students who do not follow the phone corral policy. We appreciate your continued support in helping our Golden Bears make the most of their learning opportunities each day. Go Bears!

As we move fully into the school year, maximizing instructional time is our top priority. To ensure students arrive to class on time and ready to learn, we are implementing official tardy sweeps and tracking tardies toward detention effective Monday, September 14, 2026.

Prompt arrival ensures that your student doesn't miss key instruction and helps minimize disruptions for the entire classroom. Please review the detailed guidelines document previously uploaded to the parent portal for complete information on our tardy policies and consequences.

Thank you for your partnership and support in helping our students build habits for success!

To help you stay informed, we encourage you to click on the TVHS Policies & Procedures button below . It contains important information on school procedures, expectations, and all things TVHS.

Vision and Mission

We prepare our Golden Bears to thrive within and contribute to our community and our world.

We do this by engaging and investing all students in challenging learning while supporting their needs.

Email: dlione@tvusd.us
Website: tvhs.tvusd.k12.ca.us
Location: 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA, USA
Phone: 951-695-7300