TVUSD STAFF CONNECTION

It brings me great joy to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Spring Break 2025! I hope each of you maximizes your precious time with your family and friends, whether on a planned vacation or relaxing from home.

Your daily efforts in supporting our students and families make this organization an amazing place to work. Please know we appreciate all you do as you carry out your specific role in TVUSD.

Sincerely,

Gary & Executive Team

Please shutdown your sites before you leave today! Two weeks away during Spring Break can be HUGE energy savers!

Thank you!

The future of cybersecurity is bright in Temecula! On March 8th, TVUSD CTE students once again showcased their technical expertise and problem-solving skills at the Inland Empire Mayors Cyber Cup, sweeping the high school division and securing the championship in the middle school division.

GOHS secured both 1st and 3rd place, while TVHS claimed 2nd, completing a clean sweep for TVUSD in the high school competition. Their success ensures that the prestigious two-countywide trophy will remain in Temecula at City Hall for another year. Meanwhile, in the middle school division, BVMS captured 1st place.

This competition challenges students with real-world cybersecurity scenarios, testing their ability to analyze network traffic, assess web application vulnerabilities, decode encrypted messages, and even deconstruct software to identify security flaws. The event pushes participants to think critically and act decisively—essential skills in an increasingly digital world.

These victories are a testament to the dedication and talent of TVUSD’s young cyber defenders. As digital threats continue to evolve, these students are proving they have what it takes to tackle complex security challenges—not just in competition but in the future of cybersecurity itself.

Congratulations to all our Mayors Cup champions! Your hard work and innovation continue to make TVUSD proud.

Names in order from left to right: Jerry Pu, Kevin Cao, Therence KoTafoya, Charles Zhang, Meredith Lo, Jonathan Tafoya

Names in order from left to right, top down: Jett Kirby, Brayden Cunningham, Owen Parsley, Lucas Thatcher, Landon Gemmill, David Schlarmann

Names in order from left to right, top down: Hunter Bush, Michael Kurtz, Evan Zibble, Ronan Francisco, Jack Caster, Logan Fugate

Congratulations to all TVUSD Middle School Choirs for participating in the 2025 Middle School Festival on Thursday, March 13th!

Do you want to recognize a fellow co-worker for their hard work? Want to give someone a shout out for going the extra mile? Click the link below to submit your recognition today!

STAFF - PLEASE USE THIS GOOGLE FORM, NOT THE COMMUNITY HIGH FIVE FORM.

The Community High Five Google Form is reserved for parents, students, and community members. Thank you for your support!

Our annual SpEd Resource Fair/Open House will be combined this year with MVUSD/TVUSD held on April 16, 2025 at Mount San Jacinto Community College in Temecula. Please click here for all the details.

Classified employees, with the exception of Classified Administrators, Confidential and Non-Represented, were paid a 3.8% off-schedule payment on Thursday, March 20th. This was negotiated between the district and CSEA and was Board approved on 3/11/25.

A 1% on-schedule increase was also negotiated and approved. Classified employees, with the exception of Classified Administrators, Confidential and Non-Represented, will see a 1% increase on their March 31st paycheck. The retro will be paid by 6/30/2025.

As TVUSD begins planning for the 25/26 school year, we need to know if families WILL NOT be returning for the next school year. If student(s) will be continuing their enrollment within any TVUSD school, there is no need to complete the questionnaire.

📣 Is your little one ready to take their first step into learning? Give your child the best start with TVUSD’s TK program.

➡️ TK is a wonderful way for young learners to build confidence, make friends, and develop essential skills that prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. 🎒✨

➡️ Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2025, are eligible to attend! 🌟

📲 Enroll today for the 25-26 school year and watch them thrive! 📚🍎

🔗 https://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/tk-enrollment

The TVUSD Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will be hosting an awards ceremony to recognize and show appreciation for individuals who have exemplified excellence. We are relying on community members, staff, parents, and students to identify those individuals who deserve to be honored for their efforts.

➡️ Use this 🔗 link to nominate deserving individuals who are outstanding examples of character, students who help set an example for others, and go out of their way to make some special connections with their teachers and peers. Some other qualities these nominees might possess would be courage, perseverance, a positive attitude, independence, resilience, kindness, and dedication.

Did you know that April is designated as the National Child Abuse Prevention Month? TVUSD wants to emphasize the critical importance of safeguarding our children, and in line with our commitment to raising awareness, Keenan is pleased to reintroduce the video view contest. The $2,000 educational grant will be awarded to three districts this year, determined by a raffle.

• 1 raffle entry for watching a short video on grooming behaviors.

• 25 raffle entries for submitting at least one photo of your district participating in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

To increase TVUSD’s chances of winning, please watch the video during the month of April. The video contest will be available from April 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024, and the link to the video will be provided after Spring Break.

• If you see something, say something
• If you sense something, say something
• If you hear something, say something

If you have any questions, please reach out to Debra Jilek in Risk Management.

We’re thrilled to kick off our first-ever Student Board Member selection process! This is an incredible opportunity for student voice and leadership in our district.

A flyer and timeline with details are linked. You’ll also find everything posted on our website under Board of Education – Student Board Members.

TEMECULA, CA — Temecula teachers with innovative ideas for class projects are encouraged to apply for grants through the North Island Credit Union Foundation's spring Teacher Grant program, the organization announced last week.

Ten grants of $500 each will be awarded to area teachers in April, and applications can be filled out online on www.ccu.com.

TVUSD is committed to involving our educational partners (students, parents, staff, and community members) in planning for future years. There are two separate survey links to complete this year, and both are available in Spanish. The surveys are anonymous and will be a valuable source of information as we continue to develop and update student-centered instructional practices and fiscal budgets. District and staff leaders will have access to aggregate data from all staff/parents. Please take a moment to provide your feedback. Both surveys will be available through Friday, March 21st. We thank you in advance for your time.

Western Governors University is offering an $8,000 “Shaping the Future” Scholarship that is geared towards those who would like to start a bachelor’s or master’s degree program that includes a teaching credential. Please see the link below.

Our BASES program offers an environment where staff can have a rewarding experience working with students. You have an amazing opportunity to build strong bonds and provide a positive impact on students' daily lives. If you are interested, please scan our QR Code for more information. 🏫🍎🎒

Each year, SISC partners with Quest Diagnostics to provide free health screenings to covered employees and their eligible dependents over the age of 18. The confidential screening only takes 15 minutes and provides participants with key biometrics such as total cholesterol, HDL, blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose, and body mass index.

Click here or on the image to the right for more details.

CVT is now partnering with Quest Diagnostics to provide free health screenings to covered employees

and their eligible dependents over the age of 18. The confidential screening only takes 15 minutes and

provides participants with key biometrics including blood draw measuring, blood pressure, body mass index, and waist circumference.

Click here or on the image to the left for more details.

🖐️ This week's Community High Five is Sina Albertoni, TLES LCAP K-5 Intervention Literacy Specialist. 🙌 "Mrs. Albertoni goes above and beyond to make reading fun and engaging for all students." @tvusd.parentcenter

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.

🧠 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.

Location: 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA, USA
Phone: 951-676-2661