Great Oak - Newsletter Volume #14

Dear Wolfpack Community,

When visitors step onto our campus, they often notice the energy, the enthusiasm, and the deep sense of school pride. But what makes our school truly special isn't just individual achievement—it’s the incredible ways our students show up to support one another. When students lift each other up, we know our campus culture is thriving, and we are winning together.

Over the past few weeks, we have seen inspiring examples of groups helping groups, proving that our strongest asset is our unity:

• Inclusion in the Spotlight: At our recent Choir Concert, members of the American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS) partnered with the GOHS Chorus to interpret the performance live. Their dedication ensured that our music could be felt and enjoyed by all audience members, highlighting the beauty of art and accessibility working hand-in-hand.

  
  

• Bringing the SPIRIT: Have you been to a Friday night athletic event or a campus rally lately? The electrifying atmosphere doesn't happen by accident. It is powered by a joint effort between our GOHS Chorus, ASLHS, Spirit of Great Oak Band, Cheer Team, Dance Team, and STEP Team. Coming together from different disciplines, these student groups combine their talents to bring unmatched energy and show our athletes what true Wolfpack support looks like.

  
  

• Celebrating Diversity & Connection: Our Peer Leaders have been working shoulder-to-shoulder with our diverse Cultural Clubs to organize interactive Lunchtime Culture Fests. Through music, art, food, and shared traditions,these events build bridges, foster belonging, and allow our students to teach and learn from one another.

  
  

These are just a few examples of the magic that happens daily across our campus. Whether it’s upperclassmen mentoring fresh faces, clubs co-hosting service projects, or teams cheering each other on from the sidelines, our students continuously remind us of the power of teamwork.

Thank you to our dedicated advisors, coaches, and parents who encourage this spirit of collaboration every day. Let’s keep celebrating each other’s successes and building a culture where everyone belongs!

Go Wolfpack!

Dr. Amber Lane

We are excited to hold our annual Costume Dress-Up Day on October 30! We love seeing our students' creativity, school spirit, and enthusiasm as they dress as their Future Career or in their Halloween costume. To ensure a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for everyone, please make sure all costumes adhere to the following standards:

• No Masks: Face coverings or full-head masks that conceal a student's identity are not permitted during the school day for safety and security reasons.

• No Weapons or Props: Props that resemble weapons of any kind (including fake swords, toy guns, blasters,knives, or sharp items) are strictly prohibited.

• School Appropriate: All costumes must comply with our standard school dress code and be suitable for a normal academic and classroom setting.

  
  

Thank you for helping us keep this tradition fun, inclusive, and safe for all students and staff!

Door decorating contests, CCGI prize wheels, and counselor-led lessons bring career and college planning to life at GOHS.

Preparing our students for life after high school is one of our top priorities at Great Oak High School. This week, our campus has been buzzing with energy as we host College and Career Kick Off (CKO)—a dynamic series of interactive events, classroom guidance, and hands-on workshops designed to help every student chart their post-secondary path!

• College Door Decorating Contest: Walk down our hallways and you will see remarkable creativity on display! Classrooms across campus decorated their doors with college pride, career paths, and motivational themes to inspire our Wolfpack.

• Spin the Wheel for Prizes & CCGI Exploration: Students completed key planning tasks on the California Colleges Guidance Initiative (CCGI) platform to research colleges and match their personal interests with potential careers. Completing their tasks earned them a chance to spin the prize wheel during lunch!

• Campus Planter Signs: Keep an eye out for custom college and career visual displays featured in our campus planters, highlighting various institutions, trade pathways, and career options.

• Counselor Lessons in English Classrooms: Our school counselors visited English classrooms across campus to deliver hands-on guidance lessons, helping students align their strengths and interests with concrete post-secondary goals.

• College Application Workshops: For our seniors, applying to college can feel overwhelming, but they do not have to do it alone! We held application workshops where students received direct, step-by-step assistance with their college applications and financial aid prep.

  
  

Whether your student is exploring four-year universities, community colleges, trade programs, or military pathways, our team is dedicated to providing the tools and resources they need to succeed after graduation.

As our juniors prepare for the upcoming PSAT, we want to make sure everyone arrives confident, prepared, and ready to do their best. Please check your student email for your specific testing arrival time. On test morning, all junior test-takers should report directly to the GYM.

Please review this quick checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a smooth test day:

• Fully Charged Device: Bring your school-issued or approved laptop or tablet with the Bluebook™ app pre-installed and updated.

  
  

• Power Cord or Charger: Bring your power cord or a portable charger in case your battery runs low.

  
  

• Approved Calculator: You can use the built-in calculator inside the Bluebook app, or bring your own approved graphing or scientific calculator.

  
  

• Pencil or Pen: Bring at least one pencil or pen for scratch work on provided scratch paper (personal scratch paper is not allowed).

  
  

• Have Student ID and 5 Star Ready

  
  

• Comfort & Snacks: Pack a light jacket or layers for room temperature changes, a quick snack and drink for breaks,and optionally a silent, non-smart analog watch.

  
  

Principal's Pro-Tip: Get a great night’s sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and give yourself extra time to get to campus.We believe in you, Juniors—go show what you know!

The early bird deadline for senior yearbook ads is coming up on October 15th. Visit www.theyearbookcompany.com to submit your ad for your senior.

Pricing & layout information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ujVqCbOfFFBGb__clHhvIZCt1vkwxp9g/view

A huge thank you to our incredible community partners—like Rucker Orthodontics—for their generous support of Great Oak programs, from athletics to activities. Your contributions help our students shine in the classroom, on the field, and beyond. We truly could not do it without you—thank you for being such an important part of the Wolfpack family!

TVUSD is proud to partner with the City of Temecula and MilVet, a national organization who supports deployed military families with care packages and other basic needs.

We need your help! Between now and October 30th, we will be collecting donations in the front office. Please refer to the attached flyer to learn what supplies are needed and appreciated.

Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084CA8A729A2F58-65989279-support

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KSQ31S9F3A2L?ref_=wl_share

Dear Great Oak Families,

As we work together to support student success, clear communication about our campus expectations is key. Today, we want to share an important reminder regarding student eligibility for extracurricular activities, events, and campus privileges through our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

Students who accumulate 8 or more hours of detention—due to tardies, single-period truancies, or other disciplinary actions—are placed on our school’s NO GO List.

What does being on the NO GO List mean?

Students on the NO GO List are temporarily ineligible for several school privileges and events, including:

• Purchasing items from the school bookstore (e.g., parking permits, Prom tickets, Disneyland Grad Night tickets, graduation cords, and stoles).

  
  

• Attending school events, dances, rallies, assemblies, or athletic contests.

  
  

• Student-Athletes: Inability to leave class early for away game transportation or participate in home/away athletic contests.

  
  

How to Get Off the NO GO List

To regain full eligibility, students must clear their detention hours to below 8 hours total. Detention can be served at the following times in Room 306:

• Before School: 7:50 AM – 8:20 AM

  
  

• Lunch: Every day in Room 306

  
  

• After School: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

  
  

• Saturday School (4 Hours of Credit): The next Saturday School takes place on Saturday, October 17th.

  
  

Parents and students can sign up for the upcoming Saturday School using this registration link.

Senior Class Reminder 🎓

A special note for our Senior class families: Seniors must clear ALL outstanding discipline hours prior to the end of the school year in order to receive their graduation tickets. We strongly encourage seniors to begin clearing any balance now so they stay on track for graduation celebrations!

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in encouraging prompt attendance and positive habits. If you have questions regarding your student’s detention balance or PBIS status, please reach out to our PBIS Coordinator, Mr. Morton, or contact the front office.

TVUSD students may attend the AP Readiness program at UCR in order to receive supplemental, supportive instruction in their respective AP courses. The intent of the workshops is to provide instructional support to AP students in courses including:

• Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Calculus
• English Language and English Literature
• AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP US History

The workshops run one Saturday each month leading up to the AP exams. Four of the sessions are virtual and four of the sessions are in person at UCR. They are all different, and they are organized to match the curricular development in each subject. A student may go to just one, a few, or all eight workshops. A student who attends all of them would receive 32 additional instructional support hours - FREE OF CHARGE.

The district provides busing for students, although students can also just show up to UCR. If a student rides the bus on the way to UCR, they MUST ride the bus home. The process is:

Step One:

Students must register for the workshop. Here is the link. Once a student registers for the first one, he/she doesn't need to register again this year.

Step Two:

If a student wishes to ride the bus, they download the trip slip below, fill it out, and return it to the school site contact listed below. Trip slips must be received by the Wednesday before the session. Students should arrive at GOHS at 7:15am and the bus will leave promptly at 7:30am. Students may also get themselves to UCR as long as they arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. They must be picked up in this case at 1:00 p.m.

• Trip Slip September (Due September 9th)
• Trip Slip November (Due November 4th)
• Trip Slip January (Due January 20th )
• Trip Slip March (Due March 10th)

PLEASE REGISTER ASAP SO CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE

Return trip slips to: Briana Muro-Gaona, bmuro-gaona@tvusd.us

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:

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