Great Oak - Newsletter Volume #13

Dear Wolfpack Families and Community,

What an incredible week it has been at Great Oak High School! From vibrant cultural celebrations and spirited athletic victories to beautiful musical performances and dedicated academic effort, our students continue to show what it truly means to represent the Pack.

Week in Review

• Hindu Culture Fest: A huge thank you to our Peer Leaders for organizing a wonderful Hindu Culture Fest on campus! It was a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together, learn, and celebrate rich traditions.

  
  

• Friday Night Victory: Congratulations to our Varsity Football team on an outstanding road win against cross-town rival Temecula Valley High School! The energy and Wolfpack spirit were on full display.

  
  

• Fall Choir Concert: Our GOHS Choir delivered an unforgettable performance during their Fall Concert. Thank you to our talented student vocalists and directors for an evening of remarkable music.

  
  

• Vibrant Classrooms & Academic Success: Inside the classroom, our students are taking charge of their learning. We are seeing a record number of students utilizing teacher-led interventions—whether assigned by a teacher or self-selected. Seeing our students actively seek support to achieve academic success makes us incredibly proud!

  
  

Looking Ahead: A Big Week on Campus

• Pink Home Football Game: Join us this Friday night as we paint the stands pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Come cheer on the Pack and support a meaningful cause.

  
  

• Dancing & Cheering with the Pack: We are thrilled to welcome future Wolfpack students from our local feeder schools to campus this week! They will have the opportunity to participate alongside our dance and cheer teams, building strong connections across our community.

  
  

• Red Ribbon Week: Our Wolfpack student body is stepping up to promote healthy, substance-free lifestyles. GOHS students will be engaging with local elementary and middle school students throughout the week to share positive messages about healthy living.

  
  

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Great Oak High School a thriving community for all students. Have a wonderful week, and Go Pack!

Warm regards,

GOHS Staff

Dear Wolfpack Families,

As we continue through a productive school year, we want to ensure you have all the tools and insights needed to support your student’s academic journey. Mathematics is a critical area where learning builds continuously, and family engagement can make a world of difference in student confidence and achievement.

We are excited to share our latest Amplify Desmos Math Newsletter, designed specifically to keep you informed about what your student is learning in the classroom and how you can support them at home.

What You’ll Find in This Units Math Newsletter:

• Curriculum Spotlights: Get a clear overview of the current concepts and standards being taught across all grade levels and courses.

• Practical Tips for Home: Simple, actionable strategies and discussion starters you can use at home to reinforce problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning.

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Partnership between home and school is one of the strongest indicators of student success. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read through the newsletter together with your student and open up a conversation about what they are discovering in their math class this term.

Thank you for your continued support of our school, our teachers, and our students!

Warm regards,

GOHS Math Department

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.

Now is the time to sign up to take the PSAT on October 28th!

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

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

Each month, Great Oak High School recognizes a student who embodies the heart and values of our school community. It is my absolute honor and pleasure to announce our October Student of the Month: Hayley Foo!

Having had the true privilege of watching Hayley grow over time—first as her elementary school principal and now here at GOHS—I can tell you firsthand that she represents the absolute best of our SPIRIT values:

• Scholarship: Hayley exemplifies academic excellence at the highest level, excelling across rigorous coursework ranging from AP Chemistry and IB High-Level Biology to advanced English.

• Passion: Her passion for expression earned her the prestigious distinction of being named the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Poet Laureate. That same passion extends to the sciences, where she earned 3rd place and a bronze medal in the high school division of the RCOE Science and Engineering Fair last year!

• Involvement: Through her leadership with UNICEF, Hayley demonstrates a true servant’s heart and a deep commitment to serving others.

• Integrity & Teamwork: Looking ahead with plans to attend Yale to pursue pediatrics, business, or finance, Hayley consistently leads with integrity, compassion, and a collaborative spirit.

• Reflection: Demonstrating wisdom beyond her years, Hayley shares great advice for all Wolfpack students: “Get your feet wet, explore new things, put yourself out there, and always lean on your support network.”

As she prepares to finish her senior year and embark on her next chapter, I have no doubt that Hayley will use her vision, drive, and empathy to make a lasting impact in healthcare, business, and literature. The future is infinitely brighter with leaders like Hayley Foo at the helm!

Please join us in congratulating Hayley on this well-deserved honor!

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.

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At Great Oak High School, community partnerships play a vital role in expanding opportunities for our students. For years, the incredible generosity of the Pechanga Development Corporation (PDC) has helped transform our campus, providing $35,000 annually to sustain critical academic programs, remove barriers for participating students, and enhance school life across every department.

• Senior Scholarships: Annual scholarship grants provide graduating seniors with vital financial assistance as they transition to college and vocational pathways—coordinating directly with programs like "Dollars for Scholars."

• AFJROTC Drone Program: Grant funding has enabled our AFJROTC Drone program to take flight, providing cutting-edge equipment and hands-on STEM experiences for our cadets.

• Club & Campus Resources: Student clubs across campus receive essential supplies and materials, keeping campus life vibrant and accessible for everyone.
  
• The Clubhouse: Grant funding has allowed us to create an inclusive, low-sensory space where students can hang out during lunch, play foosball or puzzles, unwind, and escape the crowd.
  

• Instructional & Professional Development: Funds support teacher-led learning and professional development, ensuring our educators have the modern tools and strategies needed to drive student success.

• Athletic Upgrades: Grant contributions directly support equipment refurbishment and facility improvements, keeping our student-athletes safe, competitive, and proud to represent the Pack.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Pechanga for their unwavering commitment to our students and community. Thank you for your continued partnership in making Great Oak High School a thriving community for all students.

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Dear Wolfpack Families,

As October begins, our district-wide "Level Up" attendance initiative shifts focus toward long-term goals and unlocking future opportunities. Across all secondary grades, daily attendance is the single most important factor in building the academic foundation, habits, and real-world skills needed for what comes next.

This month, we are connecting the daily routine of showing up to class directly with academic growth, future college applications, and job/career readiness.

How Daily Attendance Powers Up Secondary Student Success:

• 🎮 Unlocking Your Academic Skill Tree: Every day in secondary classrooms helps students master core concepts, fulfill credit requirements, and explore electives—like STEM, CTE, and visual/performing arts—that shape their personal interests and career pathways.

• 🎓 Navigating College, Trade & Career Pathways: Daily presence directly supports student GPAs, transcripts, and hands-on lab experiences. Whether your secondary student is aiming for college admission, trade certification programs, or job/career entry, consistency is the ultimate key to unlocking post-secondary goals.

• 🛠️ Building Real-World Workplace Habits: Punctuality and daily presence are two of the most critical skills requested by modern employers. By showing up every day, secondary students practice self-management, teamwork, and accountability.

• 📊 Monitoring Your Student’s Stats: Check the Infinite Campus Parent Portal regularly with your student to review attendance records, track academic progress, and celebrate their consistency together.

Every day in class brings your secondary student one step closer to unlocking their diploma and launching their next big quest. If your student is struggling with attendance, morning routines, or academic stress, please reach out to our counseling department—we are here to help them build a clear pathway to success.

Let’s keep leveling up and building for the future this October!

GOHS Staff

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.
  

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