Pioneer Post
October 1, 2026

Principal's Message
Harvest Fest Highlights & Thank You! 🎃🍂
A huge thank you to all of our amazing Pioneer families who came out to join us for Harvest Fest on Friday night! Not even a short spell of rain could stop us from coming together and enjoying all the festive fun.
We had an absolute blast exploring the Haunted Garden, playing games, bouncing in the Jolly Jumps, and checking out all of the creative costumes everyone wore!
A special shout-out and heartfelt thank you to our incredible PTO! Their tireless dedication, hard work, and commitment to our school made this night such a wonderful success for our entire community.
Be sure to check out the photos to relive some of our favorite moments from the night!
Warmly,
Mrs. Blackburn
Harvest Festival Booth & Bus Photos
A big shout out and thank you to the Booth & Bus Company for providing a fun photo booth for our Pioneer families for the 3rd year in a row! (Check out the great picture of our BES Admin Team along with Murphy, our school mascot, below.)
Upcoming Events & Reminders
11/4: Step It Up “Day of Awesomeness”
11/6: Veterans Day Friday Flag Assembly & Spirit Day + Picture Make Up Day + Pioneer of the Week + PAWS with Murphy
11/9 - 11/13: Student Council Canned Food Drive
11/10: Mrs. Elias’ Class Field Trip to Diamond Valley Lake + 3rd Grade Performance “American Symbols on Parade”
11/11: NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
11/13: Pioneer of the Month + Pizza with the Principal + PAWS with Murphy + Rita's Italian Ice
11/14: Family Garden Day
11/16 - 11/20: Student Council “Wacky Spirit Week”
11/17: Mrs. Marchese & Ortiz’ Class Field Trip to Diamond Valley Lake
11/18: PTO Meeting + Chipotle Restaurant Night
11/19: Ms. Felix & Balfanz-Gutierrez Class Field Trip to Diamond Valley Lake
11/20: 5th Grade Field Trip to Birch Aquarium (Mrs. Elias & Mrs. Soto) + Pioneer of the Week + PAWS with Murphy
11/23 - 11/27: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
11/30 - 12/4: Student Council “Winter Holiday Grams” Sales
Spirit Wear Sales
Friday, November 13
Family Garden Day
Saturday, November 14
Chipotle Restaurant Night
Wednesday, November 18
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, November 18
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Your Child's Attendance Counts!
Explore New Worlds: Every Day is an Adventure!
As the autumn season sets in, our district-wide "Level Up" attendance journey moves into an exciting new realm! October is packed with brand-new subjects, hands-on experiments, and interactive group projects that bring learning to life for our young scholars.
This month, our focus is on encouraging students to discover new passions through active classroom experiences while keeping our daily attendance strong to prevent the early "fall attendance slump."
How to Beat the Fall Slump & Stay Charged Up:
🧪 Hands-On Classroom Quests: October features engaging science activities, creative art projects, and collaborative group tasks. These tactile, interactive lessons can't be replicated on a make-up worksheet—showing up in person lets students fully experience the fun!
🛡️ Shield Against Seasonal Fatigue: Shorter days and cooler mornings can make waking up a bit tougher. Keeping consistent bedtimes, laying out clothes the night before, and maintaining steady morning routines shield your child from morning rush stress and attendance slumps.
🗺️ Explore New Learning Realms: From fresh reading units to interactive math games, everyday attendance gives your child the complete map to explore new subjects and build confidence alongside their classmates.
📊 Keep the Streak Alive: Celebrate your child’s weekly attendance milestones! Small daily victories build momentum that carries students smoothly through the fall term.
When students show up every day, they unlock new discoveries and build friendships that make school an exciting place to be. If your family needs support with morning routines, transportation, or seasonal attendance challenges, please contact our front office—we are always here to help your student succeed!
Let’s beat the slump, discover new skills, and Level Up together this fall!
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Ysabel Barnett Elementary School
Website: bes.tvusd.k12.ca.us
Location: 39925 Harveston Drive, Temecula, CA, USA
Phone: 951-296-5579