TVUSD COMMUNITY CONNECTION

We’re Back! 🎉" – And ready to elevate every moment. From TK to 12th grade, our campuses were buzzing with 😊 smiles, 🖐 high-fives, and 🙌 first-day excitement all across TVUSD.

📚 Here’s to a year of learning, growing, and making unforgettable memories. Let’s make 2025–​2026 our best yet!

At the July 29th Special Board Workshop, TVUSD Superintendent Dr. Gary W. Woods highlighted our Culture of Success, Accountability, and Responsibility: Together, We Elevate Experiences, Opportunities, and Each Other as we rise through our pillars of success. The District's Accountability Plan is essential to ensuring that TVUSD remains focused, transparent, and results-driven. By setting clear goals, aligning priorities, and measuring progress, we’re ensuring that together, we elevate experiences, opportunities, and each other.

GREAT LAKES (NNS) – Airman Megan Signorelli graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) August 7, 2025.

Signorelli, 20, from Murrieta, California, said she joined the Navy with one mission in mind: to make a real impact by saving lives.

“I wanted to do something that truly matters,” said Signorelli. “Becoming a rescue swimmer has been my goal from the start. When natural disasters strike and families are torn apart, I don’t want to sit by and watch—I want to be the one helping. The Navy gives me the chance to serve with purpose and be there for others during their worst moments.”

Signorelli is a graduate of Chaparral High School, where she competed in wrestling and participated in dance. She later attended Mt. San Jacinto College, studying aviation, and began flight training at Pinnacle Aviation Academy before deciding to pursue a different path.

Welcome your newest Banana, Kelsie Whitmore🍌

Kelsie is a member of the US Women’s National Baseball Team and has played for multiple professional teams including the Staten Island Ferry Hawks and the Oakland Ballers. She will be playing with the Bananas through September.

📲 Check out Kelsie's Instagram and follow her next moves!

In August, TVHS senior Zoe Fiala joined the top teenagers and masters from the 2025 Age-Group In-Affiliate Semifinals, earning her a ticket to the Age-Group CrossFit Games, presented by Legends and PIT Prodigies. Zoe finished 9th in the world for the 16-17 year old division, moving up from the 14-15 year old division she competed in last year. She also got a silver medal at USA weightlifting nationals this year in the 58 kilo category.

Check out Zoe's Turn 2 Crossfit Profile & see the 2025 Games Season Leaderboard here

📲 Follow along on Zoe's Instagram journey!

Temecula, CA — Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and nerves — for students, parents and staff alike. Thankfully, Temecula is home to everyday school heroes who help make the transition smoother and the school year a little brighter.

From teachers and tutors to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, crossing guards and more, these caring individuals bring steady support and positivity to our schools. To recognize their many contributions — big and small — Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to salute the unsung heroes of back-to-school. This submission comes from Alaina S Afredi, who nominated Mr.Maxey of Great Oak High School.

What is the school hero’s name? Mrs. Aguilar

Where does this school hero work? James L. Day Middle School

Please describe why this individual is a hero at your school. I just love her — she’s so kind and gives such motherly vibes

How do you know the school hero you’re nominating? She was my teacher

What should your community know about this person? She’s amazing —so kind and so sweet. She has a heart of gold

What three words best describe the school hero? My fave teacher!

What is the school hero’s name? Mr. Maxey

Where does this school hero work? Great Oak High School

Please describe why this individual is a hero at your school. This teacher is a fun and kind math teacher who really likes to encourage his students to do the most and always is there to make them smile

How do you know the school hero you’re nominating? He’s my math teacher

What should your community know about this person? He’s amazing!

What three words best describe the school hero? The best Teacher

If you know a school hero who deserves recognition, the Patch would love to hear from you! Simply answer a few questions, and they'll take care of the rest.

This content is brought to our community in partnership with Patch.com and T-Mobile.

"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.

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.

TVUSD is excited to share that we will be opening a NEW California State Preschool Program at Temecula Elementary School! While the renovation of the building is being completed, our opening date should be in the early Fall. If you are interested in sending your child to our program, please sign up on our interest list here. Students need to be 3 years old by December 1st in order to attend, and there are income requirements. Once you click the link, please sign up for an account that will give you more information and add you to our interest list!

If you have any questions, please contact Ami Paradise at aparadise@tvusd.us

The City of Temecula invites all high school students to attend their 17th Annual Temecula Valley College and Vocational Fair at the Promenade Temecula Mall.

In past years, the fair has welcomed over 10,000 students and more than 350 representatives from colleges, vocational schools, and military branches. The event provides juniors and seniors with the chance to meet directly with representatives, ask questions, and explore their options after graduation.

Students are encouraged to attend, and admission is free. Registration is not required, but students may pre-register through StriveScan or HERE to receive a barcode for quicker check-in and to share their information easily with colleges.

To bring together a diverse array of institutions of higher education options to the Temecula Valley to recruit, inform, and publicize materials on their respective education opportunities.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591

All high school students and college transfers in the Temecula Valley area are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please email Work Programs at workprograms@temeculaca.gov.

To improve how we communicate with you, we’ve updated the phone number we use to send text messages. Our Outreach text messages will be sent using a local 10-digit phone number.

Please note: Emergency notifications will continue to be sent via our existing short code for now.

We recommend saving it in your contacts as “TVUSD Alerts” so you always recognize messages from us.

Our mass communications vendor, Finalsite, is moving away from short codes in favor of local phone numbers, in line with industry best practices. Local numbers are more familiar and trusted by recipients, improving message delivery and recognition.

• This change applies only to mass text messages.

• Recorded voice messages (such as school closure alerts or attendance calls) will continue to come from our main school phone numbers, as they always have.

• While it might seem logical to use the same number for mass text and voice messages, federal regulations require separate numbers for each type of communication.

Thank you for staying connected with us — we’re committed to making sure you receive timely and clear communication from TVUSD.

TVUSD is paperless - we use Peachjar to share flyers with families! All flyers are emailed to families and shared on each school's Peachjar hub.

Take a look at your school’s Peachjar! Did you know it’s linked right on your school’s website? You can find the link at the bottom of the homepage under Links & Resources.

For elementary schools, it’s also in the icon panel right below the big picture carousel at the top of the homepage.

Peachjar has streamlined the flyer experience by combining school and community flyers into one central hub. Now, when you click on any flyer or call to action in an email, you’ll be taken to The Jar — a unified feed within the Peachjar Experience that displays all new and historical flyers in one place.

Dear TVUSD Parents and Guardians,

State law requires the Governing Board to notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) of minor pupils enrolled in Temecula Valley Unified School District ("District') schools of the legal rights and responsibilities pertaining to their child(ren)'s education. The Governing Board recognizes that the District is responsible for ensuring that it complies with State and Federal Laws and regulations governing educational programs. The District is required to give annual notification to parents and guardians regarding certain portions of the instructional program and matters related to school administration.

Each parent or guardian is required to sign that you have been informed of your rights. Your signature is an acknowledgment that you have been informed of your rights; it does not give consent for your child or ward to participate in any activity or program in the schools.

Some legislation requires additional notification to the parents or guardians during the school term prior to a specific activity. A separate letter will be sent to the parents or guardians prior to any of these specified activities or classes. Other legislation grants certain rights that are spelled out in this Annual Notification.

The Governing Board encourages each parent and guardian to read and know their rights under the laws governing the education of their children. The District and its Governing Board recognize that parent or guardian involvement in their child's education promotes student achievement and contributes greatly to the student's success. Parents or guardians are urged to fully exercise their rights according to the laws that are explained in this Annual Notification. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the principal of your child's school.

TVUSD is happy to offer students and their families device insurance. We know that things happen, and so we offer insurance to give you peace of mind knowing that you're covered should something occur. The cost is $30 per device for the 25-26 school year.

Anyone interested in device insurance can purchase insurance at their site with a device inspection. New students can also purchase insurance at the site without an inspection for 2 weeks after a device is checked out to them.

• Purchasing window opens: September 2, 2025
• Purchasing window closes: April 24, 2026
• Device insurance is purchased at the school site. Contact your school's front office for more information.

🔗 Click here or on the flyer below to learn more!

📚 Visit the Library website

Use the links below to complete your Annual Family Update

Thank you to our amazing community partners who have supported the TVUSD Attendance Challenge!

TVUSD’s CTE Regenerative Agriculture program is giving students the chance to explore real-world careers in sustainable farming. This summer, TVHS senior Cole Osborn interned at Wilson Creek Winery, learning how regenerative practices support soil health, biodiversity, and a greener future. @tvusd.official

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.

🧠 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.

Catch up on past newsletters by visiting the Community Connection Newsletter Archive webpage.

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Phone: (951)676-2661