Great Oak - Newsletter Volume #1

If you did not make it to Welcome Wolfpack Days - there is make-up registration in the SPIRIT Center on Monday from 1:00 - 3:30.

At registration you will:

• Check your classes to make sure they are accurate and talk with a counselor if needed
  
• Pick up your class shirt (with WSB purchase)
  
• Take your yearbook photo/5 Star Picture
  
• Purchase items from the bookkeeper
• Pick up AP and IB Textbooks

If your student will not be attending Great Oak High School, please notify us as soon as possible by contacting Mr.Carbajal at jcarbajal@tvusd.us In your email, kindly include:

• The city you will be moving to

• The name of the new school your student will be attending

This information will help us support a smooth transition to your student’s new school, including the timely preparation and delivery of their official transcript once we receive a records request from the new school.

We can’t wait to welcome the ENTIRE Wolfpack back on campus this Wednesday! We have an exciting first day planned, filled with classroom collaboration, a high-energy rally, and an extended lunch to connect with friends.

These activities are designed to celebrate our core values of SPIRIT and introduce our 2025–2026 school theme: “Be the One…”

Wear your RED, bring a water bottle (it will be HOT), bring your Wolfpack pride, and get ready to create memories that will kick off an incredible school year!

Our gates open at 7:25 AM for 0 Period students. If your student is not enrolled in a 0 Period class, please wait until 8:00 AM or later to drop them off. First Period begins at 8:30 daily!

When using the drop-off loop, please:

• Remain in your vehicle.

• Pull forward as far as possible to keep traffic moving.

• Avoid stopping in the middle of the loop if there is space ahead of you.

We understand students may have a preferred gate, but stopping early creates delays. The more efficiently we move cars through the front lot, the faster all students can get to class. Please be respectful to staff on duty and to other families by following these procedures.

Finally, we ask all drivers to model safe, respectful behavior by using crosswalks, obeying posted speed limits, and following road signs. Our top priority is ensuring every member of the Wolfpack arrives safely and is ready for a fantastic 2025–2026 school year!

Dismissal on regulars days is at 3:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday dismissal for Student Early Release (SER) is at 2:15 PM for all students.

**Please note the first day of school is a modified day with dismissal at 1:15**

Please be courteous to others and do not leave your vehicle while you are in the loop.

Please NO PARKING in the loop and again we ask all drivers to model safe, respectful behavior by using crosswalks, obeying posted speed limits, and following road signs.

Temecula Valley Unified School District believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. Student attire and grooming must permit the student to participate in learning without posing a risk to the health or safety of any student or school district personnel. The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does not disrupt school activity or contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student.

1. Students must wear clothing including a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent (for example dresses, leggings, or shorts) and shoes.

2. Clothing shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments and buttocks. No underwear, undergarments, or clothing that is comparable to undergarments (e.g, bathing suits that resemble the same coverage of an undergarment) may be visible at any time. Clothing may not be see-through or mesh if underwear is visible underneath.

3. Attire may not display images or slogans that are violent and/or depict drugs (Cookies), drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or promote any unlawful act. Additionally, attire may not contain imagery, words or acronyms associated with hate speech, profanity, pornography, “indecency” (Playboy) or any promotion and/or endorsement of violence, alcohol or drug use are strictly prohibited on campus.

Currently, student accounts with over 10 unserved hours are locked. This means that students are ineligible to make purchases from the school bookstore, including:

• Parking spots (Senior Lot goes on sale August 3rd, Stadium lot on sale August 4)

• Homecoming tickets

• WSB and other school events

To help clear discipline records and unlock accounts, we are offering a special Saturday School session. This is your opportunity to remove yourself from the NO GO list ahead of our first home football game on Thursday, August 21st and regain eligibility for all schoolpurchases and activities.

Details:

• Date: Saturday, August 16th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in the school library. You must arrive by 8:00 am or you may be turned away.

• Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, July 30th to ensure that your account is unlocked.

• Sign-Up Form: Saturday School Sign-Up - 24/25 Unserved Discipline

If you do not attend this Saturday School session, you will remain on the NO GO list and must serve your time through regular detention and student accounts will remain locked.

Please also note: if you accumulate unserved hours again during the school year, you may be placed back on the NO GO list per our progressive discipline policy. You must clear all assigned time to regain eligibility for extracurricular activities and events throughout the year.

Dear Great Oak Families,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are incredibly excited to begin a new year filled with opportunity, growth, and school spirit. There is a lot to look forward to, and we want to thank you for your continued support of our athletic programs.

You’ll notice several exciting upgrades around campus that have taken place over the past six months. Our gym lobby has been renovated, we have a brand new track and turf in the stadium, and our stadium lights have been upgraded to enhance safety and performance. These improvements reflect our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible experience for our student-athletes and school community.

A huge thank you goes out to our coaches and athletes who have shown remarkable flexibility and resilience throughout this process. We are also incredibly grateful to the City of Temecula for their support, especially for allowing us access to Birdsall Park for summer workouts during construction.

As we kick off the new year, I’d like to ask for your help in making this our best year yet. We truly value the countless hours you give to our programs—through volunteering, fundraising, and cheering from the stands. Simply put, we couldn’t do this without you.

With that in mind, and in partnership with CIF Southern Section, we ask all parents to help us promote a positive and respectful athletic environment by following these three core expectations:

1. Emphasize Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct

• Model and promote good sportsmanship by treating all athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect—regardless of team affiliation.

• Refrain from negative behaviors such as booing, heckling, taunting, or the use of profanity or derogatory language.

• Applaud great plays by both teams and support the officials’ decisions without public disagreement.

2. Respect the Role of the Coach

• Understand that coaches are responsible for game strategy and team management.

• Please avoid coaching from the sidelines or contradicting the coach’s directions during practices or games.

• If you have a concern, we encourage you to contact the coach to set up a meeting at an appropriate time—never during or immediately after games.

3. Support the Development of Your Student-Athlete

• Focus on your child’s overall growth—character, teamwork, and effort are just as important as the final score.

• Celebrate both the wins and the lessons that come from challenges or setbacks.

• Help your child maintain balance by prioritizing academics and a healthy lifestyle alongside their athletic commitments.

Together, let’s continue to foster a culture of excellence, respect, and teamwork that reflects the SPIRIT of Great Oak High School. We are proud of our athletes and grateful for your partnership in making this another successful and meaningful year.

With appreciation,

Anthony Califano
Athletic Director

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