Tynes Weekly Updates

Tiger Families,

At our most recent Coffee with the Principal, we had the opportunity to share how Tynes Elementary is strengthening teaching and learning through our schoolwide implementation of AVID and GLAD ... two powerful instructional approaches used across every grade level, TK through sixth grade, including our special education classrooms. These strategies are not add-ons; they are embedded into daily instruction to ensure every Tiger has access to engaging, high-expectation, and language-rich learning.

Through AVID, students build strong learning habits such as organization, collaboration, goal-setting, and critical thinking. Through GLAD, lessons come to life with visuals, movement, structured academic talk, interactive charts, and writing supports that help all students—especially multilingual learners—access grade-level content with confidence. Walk into any Tynes classroom and you’ll see Tigers explaining their thinking, working together, and taking pride in their learning.

At Tynes, we believe high expectations and meaningful access belong to every child. By implementing AVID and GLAD schoolwide, we are building classrooms where every Tiger feels confident, challenged, supported, and prepared for long-term success. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to Level Up learning—Every Student, Every Day.

Warmly,
Dr. Borgese
Principal

Shreya Patel, Nazli Reyes, Aubree Temple, Xochitl Reyes Ortiz, Leah Nava Sanchez,

Angie Lindo Aburto, Brielle Bungcayao, Carter Snedden, Jason Pinzon Tapia, Alix Le,

Daritza Rivas, Isabella Arroyo, Jose Jimenez, Aaron Chen, Noah Meza, Aaron Ibanez,

Eric Kouyoumjian, David Rodriguez, Jose Medina, Santiago Resendiz Sanchez, Lucas Feng,

Elijah Growe, Drake Delgado, Sammie Schaffer, Jefferson Abarca, Victoria Marroquin Poroj,

Michael Mercado, Cristian Juarez, Jacon Duenas, Malachi Mendez, Luis Sandoval Casio

The new preschool on Tynes campus is licensed and ready to open soon (hoping for February)! Please see the flyer below for tuition information. If you need support with tuition, please reach out to Monica Gudiel for more information at mmartinezdegudiel@pylusd.org

On December 15, 2025, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District initiated a 30-day public review of K-5 ELA curriculum adoption and implementation for the 2026-2027 school year. The display will also include a novel to be added to the Core and Extended Reading List. The review display will be set up at the PYLUSD district office, and members of the PYLUSD community will be able to visit the display to review hardcopy and digital materials during office hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Those visiting the public review display will be able to submit feedback and/or comments through a digital feedback form. The 30-day public display will conclude on February 10, 2026.

To access the materials:

• URL: My.mheducation.com
• Username: ExploreWondersSEWW

PYLUSD Non-Discrimination Statement

The Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying -based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Dr. Issaic Gates, Deputy Superintendent,1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870, 714-985-8408, Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 [714-985-8670], bpedraza@pylusd.org, Director Student Services, Title II/ ADA Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Renee Gray, Assistant Superintendent Student Support Services,1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870, 714-985-8727.

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 [714-985-8670].

The Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Non-Discrimination State and Notice.

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the Uniform Complaint Policy Form.