TVUSD COMMUNITY CONNECTION

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.

On Wednesday, January 17th, the 2024 District Spelling Bee was held at James L. Day Middle School. A total of 30 contestants in 4th - 8th grade from sixteen TVUSD campuses competed for the top spot. After seven rounds, two fourth-grade students made the top two! Congratulations to Spelling Bee Champion Kiyara Gunawardena from ARES and RCOE Spelling Bee Alternate Ethan Fu from TLES. Kiyara's winning words were PLANETESIMAL in round 6 and BITTERN, which secured her win.

Kiyara will move on to the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Spelling Bee. In the event that Kiyara isn't able to attend, Ethan will represent the district. The county event will take place on March 28th at 4280 Brockton Avenue in Riverside at 9:00 am.

Wednesday's Spelling Bee wouldn't have been possible without the direction and dedication of Instructional Coach Michele Loza, who supports K-12 ELA for the district. We also want to thank the following dignitaries for their support:

• Bee Master: Nicole Dayus
• Head Judge: Joe Balleweg
• Judges: Anna Tapley, Rafael Loza, & Krystal Fielstra
• Recorder/Arbitrator: Elizabeth Areiza

Special thanks also goes to DMS for use of their space and to the high school ASB volunteers who helped run the event.

"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.

Below is a link for information regarding the vacant seat on the TVUSD School Board. This webpage provides guidelines and next steps for potential applicants.

The TDAP Program, otherwise known as the Temporary Disability Academic Program, is a variation of Home Hospital that supports 9th-12th grade students. Students in TDAP are unable to attend school full time due to their individual course of health care. Each student is put on an Individual Course Plan to assist them with reaching their academic goals, and to eventually transition back to their home school, or to one of our independent study programs, where they can successfully complete all requirements to graduate.

In the TDAP Program, students are provided assistance with academics, community service opportunities, applying to colleges and scholarships, resume writing, applying for jobs, and anything else a student may need to support them moving forward in a positive manner.

We are proud of the TVUSD TDAP students, who along with their advisor Deb Washko (Susan Nelson High School teacher), have found ways to not only assist local programs this year, but also successfully supported Operation Gratitude:

• Students wrote and decorated 367 letters for our deployed soldiers. 102 cards were created from CHS English 9 Concepts students, and 101 cards were made by the SNS SEAL program.
• Additionally, last semester students donated 21 blankets made for Binky Patrol, nine large bags of jackets/coats were collected for the Temecula Resource Center, and 11 large bags of blankets/towels/sheets were donated to the New Hope Foundation which supports pet adoption.

Deb Washko, SNHS teacher and TDAP advisor, proudly displays the blankets that were made by students for the Binky Patrol program.

The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of Temecula Valley High School earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards” – the highest rating attainable – during their evaluation on December 6, 2023. LtCol Michael Good (Ret) and MSgt Lucrica Knight (Ret) created a dynamic and supportive learning environment coupled with an excellent community outreach. The instructors provided outstanding leadership in administering the cadet-centered citizenship program. The Temecula Valley High School cadets performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading and accomplishing their unit goals. Click here to read the official letter.

Congratulations to the Temecula Valley High School Air Force Junior ROTC citizenship program for making a positive impact on the cadets, the school, and the surrounding community!

The Open Enrollment Intradistrict Transfer Window for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year, including Summit Academy, opened on Monday, October 16th. Transfer requests can be completed and submitted via the District’s website (https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/transfers).

• Submission Deadline: The window opened on Monday, October 16, 2023, and will remain open until January 31, 2024.
  
  
• Continuing Transfers: If your child is already on an approved transfer and will continue to attend the same school during the 2024/2025 school year, there's no need to submit a new transfer request. New requests are only required if you wish to change schools.

• New Transfers: If you would like your child to attend a school other than your school of residence based on your current address, please be sure to submit a transfer request during the Open Enrollment Transfer Window.
  
  
• Transitioning to Middle and/or High School: The transition from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school is not based on a previous/current school of attendance; it is solely based on primary residence address. If you plan on having your child attend a middle school or high school other than your school of residence, be sure to submit a transfer request prior to January 31, 2024.
  
  
• Equal Consideration: All timely submissions received during the Open Enrollment Transfer Window will be given equal consideration. Consideration will be based on space availability at the requested school and meeting the District’s transfer eligibility criteria.

For more information, please visit our District website.

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