TVUSD COMMUNITY CONNECTION

The deadline to participate is Friday, February 9th

Introducing "Conversations with Dr. Woods," an opportunity for parents and guardians to engage in conversations with Dr. Woods on a more regular basis. Topics of discussion will include matters relating to student success, wellness, and safety and Dr. Woods will actively seek parent/guardian’s thoughts, opinions, and experiences throughout the meeting sessions.

Those interested in joining one of these groups must complete the form linked below by Friday, February 9, 2024. Each group will include up to 30 parents/guardians, and a random drawing to select the first 30 members will be used if more than 30 apply for one of the groups. All meetings will be in the evening at 7:00 - 8:00 pm via Zoom.

Click here to read the full Visit Temecula Valley press release.

Click here to read the Patch article.

"To celebrate an enduring icon of American cuisine, more than 400 hungry attendees and a panel of judges selected Temecula Valley’s “Best Burger” and “Loaded Fries” at the Battle of the Burgers competition held at Pechanga Resort Casino on January 20, 2024. There were two food categories: Best Burger, with seven Temecula Valley eateries participating, and Best Loaded Fries, comprised of 11 dishes created by local high school culinary students with guidance from Pechanga Resort Casino chefs.

Voting categories were Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. A five-panel group of judges included James “Stew” Stewart, Mayor of the City of Temecula; Pam Kragen, San-Diego Union-Tribune; Ashley Ludwig, Temecula Patch; Priscilla Tapia, Temecula Foodies; and Joel Greene, IE (Inland Empire) Explorer. Event attendees, which included 400 ticket holders, also submitted ballots for the People’s Choice award."

1. Kelsey’s and students Ian Dalebout, Tanner Olson, and Diego Romero
2. Blazing Noodles and students Carter Crouse and Hailey Mellinger
3. Banquets & Catering/Pechanga and students Kimberly Bazan, Brian Sheridan, and Zachary Truong

1. Kelsey’s, Cowboy Fries
2. Banquets & Catering/Pechanga, Spicy Spaghetti Fries
   
3. Blazing Noodles, Philly Cheesesteak Fries

Toni McAllister, Patch Staff

Friday, January 26, 2024

"TEMECULA, CA — You may have noticed signs prohibiting e-bike riding through Temecula city parks cropping up in January as e-bike ridership increases in Temecula. The city announced Friday it will reexamine safety regulations surrounding the alternative form of transportation.

'E-bikes are emerging as both an efficient mode of transportation and a fun outdoor recreational opportunity that the city whole-heartedly supports, but we need to ensure riders are following the law for their own protection as well as those who travel along the same roads and trails,' Temecula Mayor James Stewart said."

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY ON PATCH.COM

CHS Key Club students volunteered at a TES PTA event in December and Marisol Pedroza, PTA President at TES, shared these wonderful comments about the group: "These students were truly phenomenal, I had several adults come up to me throughout the night and share the same remarks. They were kind and patient as they worked hard to help us create a magical experience for our students."

Thank you, Key Club, for volunteering your time and giving back to the community.

CHS Key Club students, pictured above, are shown sharing a hand signal that represents Division 37 North, which encompasses Murrieta and Temecula.

TES Tigers are sharing the love through quotes of kindness! The SEL Team at Temecula Elementary recently urged all students to decorate Starbucks bags and coffee cup sleeves with words of encouragement. These motivating items will be distributed at their neighborhood store. Way to go, TES Tigers! Keep up the great work!

"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.

Whether it's the passionate educators who shape the future of our children, the diligent administrative staff who keep the educational machinery running smoothly, or the unsung heroes who contribute to the district in various ways, the TVUSD Community High Five Program provides a means to express gratitude and support for their unwavering dedication to the educational well-being of the community. Through this program, TVUSD fosters a sense of unity and appreciation, strengthening the bond between the district and the community it serves.

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.

Children who are born between September 2, 2019 and June 2, 2020 are eligible for TK for the 24/25 school year! Click here for directions and a list of required documents (provided in English & Spanish).

Children who are born between September 2, 2018 and September 1, 2019 are eligible for Kindergarten. Click here for directions and a list of required documents (provided in English & Spanish).

Appointments are assigned by schools. Please see the list below for more details. If you are having technology issues or have any questions about pre-enrollment, please send a message via Let's Talk by clicking here or call 951-506-7937 to speak with a CEC Technician.

Riverside University Health System Public Health recently posted new COVID-19 Protocols for School Students in K-12 Settings. These are the protocols we are expected to follow in TVUSD. Please take a moment to review these protocols as you make decisions to support the health of all TVUSD students. Please reach out to your school site Nurse or the TVUSD Health Services Team if you have any questions about how best to support the health of your student in school.

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