Great Oak - Newsletter Volume 9.4

This week marks the end of Week 7 of first semester! The time has flown by as teachers, staff and students are busy learning in all classes, everyday and we are excited by what we are seeing as we walk classrooms and talk to the Wolfpack. As we continue to move through the semester, student attendance becomes increasingly important. When students are absent they miss valuable instruction and interactions with peers. They also can become behind on assignments and assessments in their classes. We encourage you to talk with your student at home about positive school attendance and the benefits of being at school each day.

At home, you can support strong attendance by:

• Making sure your child gets enough sleep and a nutritious breakfast each day.

• Helping your child develop a positive attitude toward school and learning and encouraging him/her to participate in school activities.

• Creating back-up systems (alternative plans for getting to and from school)

• Creating morning and evening routines

• Posting school calendars, school attendance policy, and schedules in a visible place

• Gaining access to the Infinite Campus and monitoring your child(ren)’s up-to-the-minute progress online.

• Making your school aware of any issues that may be affecting your child’s attendance

• Making sure your child’s school has your accurate daytime contact information, including cell phone number and/or e-mail address

While we recognize the need for positive attendance, we also understand that students gets sick and need to stay home. If your student is ill please report the absence to our Attendance Office.

Reporting and clearing a student absence

Parents/Guardians are responsible for notifying the attendance office to report absent reasons for their students within 15 days. Parents may call the 24 Hour Attendance Line at: 951/294-6451 OR e-mail gohs-attendance@tvusd.us with the following information:

• Parent’s/Guardian’s name

• Student’s first and last names (spell the last name please)

• Student’s grade

• Reason for the absence

• Date of the absence

• A phone number where parent/guardian can be reached if we have a question

College and Career Kickoff focuses on college and career readiness and is connected to the Riverside County Office of Education Pledge— Every student in Riverside County will graduate from high school academically and socially prepared for college, the workforce, and civic responsibility. College Kickoff is one of many countywide initiatives aimed at taking a more proactive approach to preparing TK-12th grade students for post-secondary goals.

Seniors will be attending the Senior College & Career Conference and will choose four 45 minute-long session presentations/workshops from a variety of career, college & military presentations such as:

• UC/CSU Application workshops

• Community College Info & Application workshop

• Temecula Dollars for Scholars Info & App workshop

• Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Info

• Military Branch, Benefits, Requirements, ROTC programs Info

• Stress/Anxiety Management workshop

• Popular local Community College Programs Info

• Vocational School sessions and morel!

Juniors will be taking the PSAT or the ASVAB.

• The PSAT taken during the Junior year is tied to the National Merit Scholarship, and is a rehearsal for students who plan to take the SAT which is a test most colleges require for admission.

• Juniors who do not register for the PSAT were automatically registered to participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) provides students with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.

Freshman and Sophomores will be participating in directed lessons on a variety of topics related to college and/or career.

This is an important day for students as they plan for life post high school and we are excited about what the day has in store for your student!

If you have a. 10th Grade Student - please have them finish the survey below so they can CHOOSE their sessions for the day! If they do not self-select their sessions will be chosen for them! Please remember that students must use their TVUSD email/login to complete the form. Personal Google accounts will not have access. Thank you for your help!

If you have an 11th Grade Student - we highly recommend that they take the PSAT/NMSQT. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is more than good practice for the SAT. The assessment is your first step in setting your personal SAT target score, entering the National Merit® Scholarship Program, connecting with colleges and scholarships, and exploring careers. For more information click here: Your Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT.

Now is the time to sign up to take the PSAT on October 9th, during our Annual College and Career Kick-Off Day!

Please use the link below to register for the test, you don't want to miss this opportunity!

https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/053880

Between October 8th and November 4th, students at all TVUSD schools in grades 3-12 will be asked to complete a survey measuring student self-efficacy, self-management, and emotion regulation, as well as their perceptions of school climate, safety, and sense of belonging.

GOHS will complete the survey on October 9th, 2025.

Please see the linked newsletter below for additional information.

https://secure.smore.com/n/kwtsr

Appropriate language cultivates cultures of trust among all our students, staff, teachers and community. It also enhances mutual respect and raises the level of comfort necessary for students and staff to perform at their best.

As members of the Great Oak Wolfpack and remembering our tenets of SPIRIT, we expect students to have INTEGRITY with their LANGUAGE. We stand against ALL language that is bullying, marginalizing, and hateful on our campus.

The following misuse of written, spoken, or gestured communication is unacceptable:

1. Obscene or profane language or gestures

2. Derogatory or intended to be racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual slurs.

3. Intended to be hurtful or harassing

   
   

APPENDIX D: Great Oak has formalized a Derogatory and Defamatory Language Policy that clearly outlines expectations and consequences for all students.

There's a lot in store for you and we don't want you to miss out on all the fun things we're planning.

For those of you who are new to Great Oak High School, WSB sends you a newsletter each week that features events, activities, and news.

We'll see you at this week's events!

What's in this Newsletter:

1.UPCOMING Event - Band Against Cancer Pink Out Game

2. October Blood Drive

3. Peer Leaders

3. Lunchtime Activities

4. Athletic Events This Week

5. Club News

6. Other GOHS News and Information

7. Social Media and WSB Card

You can still purchase device insurance for student iPads. Click the link below for more information and to purchase!

All children are offered a breakfast AND a lunch every school day for FREE! Most of our school sites operate under the community eligibility provision and do not require meal applications. However, if you have a student that attends any of the schools listed above, and you think you may qualify for free or reduced price meals submit an application today! Having an approved application on file may qualify you for utility discounts, testing waivers (including AP exams!), and earn money for your school/district.

Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.

Care Solace's care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to TVUSD students, staff, and their families. Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

• Call 888-515-0595
• Visit www.caresolace.com/tvusdfamilies and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

How can Care Solace help you?

• Mental Health & Substance Abuse: Find community-based providers & secure appointments.
  
• Food Assistance: Access food pantries, home delivery meal programs, and government/non-profit programs.
  
• Shelter Support: Find transitional housing, shelters, and housing programs.
  
• Community Health Services: Connect with low-cost or free medical and dental care, female health services, and preventative care.
  

Please be aware that these are the only approved GOHS social media handles:

GOHSFacebook

GOHSTwitter

GOHSInstagram

*GOHS does NOT endorse or support the messaging of any other social media platform claiming connection to our site.