TLES Community Newsletter
March 22, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Eagles,
As we head into Spring Break, I'd love to highlight some wonderful successes we've had this past month. We celebrated Read Across America and welcomed dozens of guest speakers to read to classes throughout the school. Our PTA sponsored an amazing STREAM (Science Technology Reading Engineering Arts Math) family night. Students participated in hands on activities as well as had opportunities to learn more about careers in STREAM fields. Additionally, our Science Olympiad team competed at a regional competition and made us proud both for their performance as well as with how they conducted themselves. Lastly, we were pleased to have so many families come to our Open House last night. I hope you enjoyed celebrating your students and seeing how much they've learned and accomplished this school year.
While there is only 9 weeks left of the school year we still have more learning and fun coming up. Our school talent show is coming soon with auditions right after spring break and Louie Palooza is a can't miss event. Be looking for more information when we return.
Have a safe and peaceful spring break. Enjoy this fun recap of our Open House last night.
Sincerely,
Lani Russi
Principal, TLES
- 3/25 - 4/5 Spring Break
- 4/16 & 4/18 - Talent Show Auditions
- 4/17 - Movie Madness: Trolls Band Together
- 4/26 - LouiePalooza
- 4/29 - CAASPP Testing Begins (3rd - 5th Grade)
Talent Show
We are super excited to present this year's TLES Talent Show on May 23, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. We are looking for talented K-5 students with diverse talents such as singing, dancing, magic, martial arts, musical instruments, comedy routines, digital films, or movies to audition. Your routine is limited to no more than 3 minutes in length and you may perform alone or in a group. If you are interested in auditioning, please click on the Google Form application below no later than Friday, April 12th at 4 pm sharp. Assigned auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 16th, or Thursday, April 18th from 3:30-5:30 pm in the TLES MPR.
Spring Garden Club
E-Bike Safety!
PTA Buzz
The PTA Buzz is your go-to Newsletter with upcoming PTA-sponsored events and notices to keep our Eagle Families connected!
TLES School Schedule
Gates open at 8:35 AM. Please do not drop children off prior to 8:30 AM as there will not be supervision for them unless enrolled in our BASES program.
Daily Schedule for Grades 1-5: M, T, Th, F 8:50 AM-3:15 PM
Wednesdays: ALL STUDENTS TK-5 attend 8:50 AM-12:55 PM
TK and Kinder Early Birds attend M, T, Th, F from 8:50 AM-12:55 PM
Wednesdays 8:50 AM-12:55 PM
TK and Kinder Late Birds attend M, T, Th, F from 10:25-2:30 PM
Wednesdays 8:50 AM-12:55 PM
Please note: The warning bell rings at 8:45 AM. The second bell at 8:50 AM signals the start of school. Students who arrive after the second bell are considered tardy and must enter the office to get a pass.
Pick Up and Drop Off
Traffic Safety
At TLES, safety is our first priority. With that in mind, we would like to ask once again that families please remember the following:
* Reduce speed when driving near the school, particularly through the pick-up and drop-off loop.
* Pull all the way forward in the loop. We have had an increase in parents stopping their car near a specific gate, versus pulling forward when there is a gap. Once dropped off, students are then able to walk to whatever gate they enter.
* Use the crosswalks. We still have parents darting through traffic oftentimes with their children in tow, including the street from the neighborhood which feeds into the exit of our parking lot. This is extremely dangerous and does not model how we would want students to safely cross a street.
* Obey traffic laws including not double parking. Just because the parking lot is full does not allow you to block others in. If you get to the lot after all spaces are filled you will need to get in line to drive through the loop or park on the street and walk to pick up students.
* Ensure your car does not cross over into the crosswalk in the loop or the streets. Your bumper should meet the limit line, not cross it.
Families often ask us why our traffic seems so congested and the answer is that the school was built as a neighborhood school where most students would walk. However, since most of our families choose to drive students to school, we need to be patient and courteous and follow the safe and legal requirements to keep everyone safe.
The back two rows of the parking lot are blocked off to prevent students from being dropped off and picked up in the parking lot. Students may only be picked up in the loop. If families need or want to park and walk to meet their students at the gate, you may pull through in lane 2 and then turn left into the lot.
The loop near BASES is only intended for use by our special needs and BASES students who were given passes. If you do not have a pass, we ask that you please do not drop off or pick up in that area. If your student rides a bike or scooter to and from school please ensure they wear a safety helmet.
We thank you again for your partnership in ensuring the safety of our staff, students, and families!
Updated COVID Guidelines
Device Insurance
TVUSD is happy to offer students and their families device insurance. We know that things happen and so we offer insurance to give you peace of mind knowing that you're covered should something occur. The cost is $20 per device for the 23-24 school year. Anytime during the year, anyone can still purchase iPad insurance for $20.00 (cash or check) in our Library. Our Librarian needs to inspect the student's iPad at that time.
Bike Temecula Valley (BTV) was invited to present at our Friday Flag on Friday, November 17th to discuss the importance of bike safety strategies to keep TVUSD's students SAFE. BTV supports SAFE infrastructure and bike routes by educating, inspiring, and activating the Temecula Valley community to create a world-class network of SAFE recreational and active transportation for all ages and abilities. BTV has partnered with Caught with Your Helmet On and the Riverside County Sheriff's Office to reward children for wearing their helmets. Be sure to participate in our Walk & Roll to School days for a chance to be "caught"!
Helmets
We have seen an increase in students not wearing their helmet when riding their bikes and/or scooters to school. Please remember students MUST be wearing a secured helmet...it is the law! If students are not wearing a helmet, they will be given one reminder. If they continue to not wear a helmet, the bike and/or scooter will be secured in the front office where an adult needs to come pick it up. Please help us encourage Eagle safety by ensuring your students have and wear a helmet!
We're going green! Monthly breakfast and lunch menus can be found through the TVUSD website. You can also opt-in to have them emailed to you monthly once they are available or you can bookmark the menu page!
Care Solace
*Please note that if there is an emergency, please call 911.
Phone: (951) 294-6340