RVHS Newsletter

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy Sunday!

We had quite a week here at "The Ranch" last week! We had ASVAB testing on Monday, a field trip to MSJC on Tuesday, and we had our big culture festival on Thursday! There's always a lot going on at Rancho -- and we're happy that our students can not only be involved with academics, but also have some fun along the way!

This coming week marks the end of quarter 3!! The quarter ends this Friday, March 14th. SO...anything that's going to happen in terms of grades needs to happen this week! Please encourage your students to come to school and finish whatever is possible to finish! Any credits is better than no credits!

March Early Grads

Mrs. Rice, our Counselor, has sent home emails and letters (sent through US Mail) to students who have been contemplating graduating this week. The letters spell out whether students are on track to graduate this week or not. Only about 50 or so emails & letters were sent out and it only applied to those students who had expressed an interest in graduating this week. If you have any questions about the email/letter you received please contact Mrs. Rice.

For students who do qualify to graduate/finish up on March 14th, the day to get all the graduation details done at school is Tuesday, March 18th. We'll be having our "Senior Check Out Day" for those seniors starting around 9am on 3/18. It will mostly center around the library and the Counseling office!

Have a great week--and let's finish strong in Quarter 3!!!

Sincerely,

David Schlottman

Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority deadline has been extended to April 2nd. As spring break is from March 24th to April 4th, we encourage all families to start the process as soon as possible.

Common Concerns/Questions Answered

• Grants vs. Loans: Completing the FAFSA can qualify students for grants (free money that does not need to be repaid) and loans (which must be repaid)

• Completing the FAFSA does not force you to accept any of the financial aid, it only helps you understand what your child is eligible to receive

• Parent & Student Portions: The parent(s) AND student need to complete their portions for it to be fully submitted

• ALL contributors need their own studentaid.gov account

• Only the student section is needed if the student is independent

• Is my student dependent or independent? Check here: Federal Student Aid Dependency Status

• Trade/Vocational Schools: Many trade schools qualify

• Community Colleges: They are less expensive but NOT free

If you need assistance, you can schedule an appointment with Rancho Vista High’s College Success Coaches:

Camille Tyree (760)683-8602 ctyree@rcoe.us M-W: 8-2

Justin Harrell (951)216-3186 jharrell@rcoe.us W: 8-1

Ruth Ramirez (951)826-6315 ruramirez@rcoe.us Th: 8-1

Here are the instructions TO ORDER YOUR CAP/GOWN/TASSEL:

LOG INTO: Jostens.com

It should come up to the page that says “All Rancho Vista High School Graduation products”

If not, click on shop graduation products.

SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE UNTIL YOU SEE THE INFORMATION

BELOW WITH THE ROYAL BLUE GOWN AS PICTURED–

CLICK ON: Cap, Gown Tassel and Diploma cover - $42.50 –

Picture is a royal blue gown

COMPLETE HEIGHT, WEIGHT, GENDER,

Click on “NEXT: Add a Keepsake Tassel Click: NO THANKS if you don’t want this

Click on NEXT: Add Apparel Click: NO THANKS if you don’t want this

Click on Review then ADD TO CART to complete.

Make sure under Recipient First Name and Last Name is the “Students name, NOT the

Parents name”.

CLICK ON: CHECK OUT – Check out as guest. You will need to use a credit card. Please make

sure to print a receipt.

THE LAST DAY TO ORDER ONLINE OR TO SEND THE FORM IN BY MAIL WITH A CHECK TO RECEIVE THE $42.50 PLUS TAX PRICE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025.

Do not order online after that date.

If you miss the deadline we will have ONE day only to purchase a cap & gown on campus.

That date will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ONLY.

THE COST WILL BE $65.00 CASH ONLY.

If you are ordering and paying with a check, please print the attached form, fill it out, and

mail it in with a check by April 11, 2025 and postmarked with that same date.

Make the check payable to Jostens: the mailing address is on the bottom left of the order form.

Pre-ordered caps and gowns will be delivered to RVHS in May.

Please wait for an email indicating gowns have arrived and are ready for pickup.

The district is working to add a student member to the school board! Are you (as a student) interested? Check out the flyer below (which directs you--at the bottom--to the TVUSD website). Linked here, is a more information about how this process will unfold!

Timeline

● March 7, 2025: Information shared with high schools, principals, ASB, and Government teachers and posted online

● March 11, 2025: Application opens.

● April 12, 2025: Application deadline. (at 4:00 p.m.)

● April 28-29, 2025: Online Google Form election (ballots sent via school district email).

● May 5, 2025: Election results announced.

● June 24, 2025: Student Board Member sworn in at Board Meeting (6:00 PM).

I've noticed that for some readers unless this newsletter is opened as a webpage some of the links don't work! Here's a link to the "Community Service" log!

This year graduating seniors will need to complete 30 hours of community service! We'll be highlighting different opportunities in this newsletter. Students can also see additional service opportunities that are listed at the counseling clerk's desk! Check them out and get those 30 hours done!

ALSO: some students have been asking if they can graduate (get their diploma and attend the graduation ceremony) without completing the 30 hours. The answer is no! Students must complete the 30 hours in order to be considered a graduate in our district!

Students! If you're interested in being a part of this event, please let your Counselor, Mrs. Rice, or Mr. Schlottman know!

Our State Exams called the CAASPP Tests (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) are coming up next month. The tests are only for 11th graders and cover, English, Math and Science.

The actual test dates are:

Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2.

We hope all of our 11th graders will be in attendance and that they do the best they can on each assessment.

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.

Welcome to our TVUSD Web Store! To get started... 1. Create an account. 2. Add your student(s) to your account under "My Family". 3. Begin shopping for products. Note: Student ID#'s are located on the student's Infinite Campus page. Drop any leading 00's in the student ID.

We understand that unexpected challenges, such as job loss or other financial hardships, can create food insecurities for families, especially during this time.

If your household is in need of food assistance, we encourage you to use the link immediately below to request support from our local food pantry, Mission Hope.

https://forms.gle/dwkV6LwSpSmCa8k58

Through this partnership, we can discreetly send a backpack filled with non-perishable food items home with your student.

Please know that all information submitted to Mission Hope remains confidential and will not be shared with the school or anyone outside of Mission Hope. We will only receive notification of which student needs a backpack. Our goal is to support our students and families in any way we can.

If you have any questions, would like further information, or need help with the application, please contact Ms. Julia at (951) 695-7320 ext. 24018; jcarrillo@tvusd.us.

Entendemos que hay situaciones inesperados, como la pérdida del empleo y otras dificultades financieras, pueden crear inseguridad alimentaria para las familias; especialmente durante este tiempo.

Si su hogar necesita asistencia alimentaria, le recomendamos que utilice el enlace abajo para solicitar apoyo de nuestra despensa de alimentos local, Mission Hope.

https://forms.gle/dwkV6LwSpSmCa8k58

A través de esta asociación, podemos enviar discretamente una mochila llena de alimentos (no perecederos) a casa con su estudiante.

Tenga en cuenta que toda la información enviada a Mission Hope permanece confidencial y no se compartirá con la escuela ni con nadie fuera de Mission Hope. Solo recibiremos una notificación de qué su estudiante necesita una mochila. Nuestro objetivo es apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias en todo lo que podamos.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, desea obtener más información o necesita ayuda con la solicitud, comuníquese con la Sra. Julia al (951) 695-7320 ext. 24018; jcarrillo@tvusd.us.

Here is some important information about qualifications to attend the prom at TVHS and the RVHS senior trip to Knott's Berry Farm. Also included is a graphic about info (coming soon!) about caps and gowns for graduation.

Graduation day is: Friday, June 6, 2025, at Great Oak High School Stadium

We've also shared all of this information with our students!

We know that a lot of our students ride a bike or ebike to school!

Please check out the NEW SAFETY GUIDELINES put out by our district office in coordination with local law enforcement. If your student is riding a bike to school this is a must read! There are different laws for each type of bike. Check out those rules linked above.

And, regardless of the type of bike, please know that all students under 18 MUST WEAR A HELMET! That's a good starting point for safety while on a bike! Please review the link above and talk with your student about safe biking to school!

Tips to Using the Video Doorbell

a) hold your ID card 2-3 inches from the screen

b) hold it steady so we can see it

c) Remember that there's a time lag...Hold the card there until you hear us buzz you in!

Students: If you come to the front door of the school and don't have a school ID, we'll be asking for you to get one as soon as you enter the school! It only takes a few minutes!! That will make it easier each time you need to be "buzzed in" through the video doorbell system!

Students may NOT order food to be delivered to school through Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats or any food delivery. If a parent brings food in, it can only be for their student and it must be left with the front office and the student may pick it up during lunch time only.

• Report Your Student's Absence To:
  

  951-294-6302 or email cavalos@tvusd.us

• Have a student that is having difficulty attending school? Would you like to talk with someone about that? Please speak with Julia Carrillo, our Student Support Specialist (pictured at left) by calling the main office number and asking to be transferred to her. Or, you can email her at jcarrillo@tvusd.us.

Ms. Yesenia Lopez is our Social Worker!! Ms. Yesenia works with all students at Sparkman Alternative Education Center--which includes, of course, Temecula Valley Adult School, Susan Nelson HS, and Rancho Vista HS! If you need assistance please let her know!