Week of 10/1/18

Renee Huskey
10/1–10/4:  Mrs. Nelson’s “Reading Oasis” Book Fair starts on Monday, October 1and runs through Thursday, October 4th.  By purchasing books at the fair, you will help put new titles on our library shelves for all of our students to enjoy.

Book Fair Hours:
Monday:  8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday:  7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
10/2:  Join the TPS choirs for “The Elements” – A Concert of World Music at 6 p.m. in the MPR.  Tickets are just $7.  Please click here for additional details and purchase your tickets through the online store.

10/3:

  • October 3rd is “CBEDS Day” is an official data collection day for the state.  Why is that important to TPS?  Some of the data reported to the state is our attendance numbers and that number greatly impacts our school’s funding.  Attendance is important everyday, but we appreciate your support in getting students to school today more than ever!
  • “Dine-Out Night” at Chipotle on Ynez Road in Temecula from 5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  to support our high school girls basketball teams.  Click here to print a flier or show the flier on your phone.

10/4:

  • Deadline to submit your Box Tops for the K-6 Box Tops competition.  Please click here to review the information.
  • TPS Theater production of “God of Carnage” at 7 p.m. at the Norris Performing Arts Center.  Performances are also on 10/5 and 10/6 at 7 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased through our online store!

10/5:

  • It’s the second round of the High School “Dare to Dodge” House Dodgeball competition from 6-9 p.m. in the MPR.  Come out to cheer on your favorite House and enjoy the snack bar.  There is no entrance fee!

  • Patriots Day

10/6 (Saturday):  Come out to support our high school cheer team and football team at their car wash from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the TPS parking lot.  Just $10 a wash!  Please click here to view an event flier.


– HOME GAMES-
10/1:  MS JV flag football game @ 3:30 p.m. & Varsity @ 4:30 p.m.
10/2:  MS & HS cross country meet (2nd League Meet) – MS @ 4:30 p.m. & HS @ 3:45 p.m. at Moreno Valley College.
10/3:  MS baseball (Pony Division) vs BVMS at 5 p.m. at the “South Field” at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.  MS baseball (Bronco Division) vs MVMS at 7:15 p.m. & 10/6 vs DMS at 5:45 p.m., both at the “North Field” at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.
10/4:  MS girls volleyball vs Rancho Christian.  JV @ 3:30 & Varsity at 4:30 p.m.
Come out to cheer on your Patriots!!

Week of 9/24/18

Renee Huskey

9/25:  Our College & Counseling Department is hosting “Financial Aid Night” for 11th and 12th grade parents and students from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 39.  Join them to learn valuable information about the FAFSA and CSS Profile, financial aid deadlines and timelines for receiving aid, scholarships, military benefits, and more!

9/26:  K-6 APEX Fun Run Day!  Please click here for important details, including information on how to volunteer.

9/28:

  • Opening night of the TPS Theater production of “God of Carnage” at 7 p.m. at the Norris Performing Arts Center.  Performances will also be on 9/29 (2 & 7 p.m.) and October 4-6 (7 p.m.)  Tickets can be purchased through ouronline store for just $8!

 

– HOME GAMES THIS WEEK-
9/22:  MS baseball (Bronco Division) vs RCMS at 5:45 p.m. at the “North Field” at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.
9/25:  HS girls varsity volleyball vs Rancho Christian at 4:30 p.m.
9/25:  MS & HS cross country meet (1st League Meet) – MS @ 4:30 p.m. & HS @ 3:45 p.m. at the Riverside Cross Country Course.
9/26:  MS baseball (Pony Division) vs DMMS at 5 p.m. at the “South Field” at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.
9/27:  MS girls volleyball vs Sycamore Academy.  JV @ 3:30 & Varsity at 4:30 p.m.
9/28:  This just in . . . HS football will now be playing at home @ 7 p.m. against Sherman Indian High School.
Come out to cheer on your Patriots!!

Week of 9/17/18

Chris Hunter

9/18: K-6 picture orders due

9/19:

  • Parent and Teacher Support (PATS) General Meeting in the MPR at 7:35 a.m., followed immediately by the Head of School Parent Coffee.  Join the PATS executive board to vote, hear about volunteer opportunities and event information, and stay to hear school updates and ask questions at the coffee.
  • High school girls basketball parent/player meeting at 5:30 p.m. in room 11.  

9/20: 7-12 picture orders due

9/21:

  • Patriots Day Attire
  • Friday night we don’t have a football game, but we do have the High School “Dare to Dodge” House Dodgeball Tournament taking place from 6-9 p.m. in the MPR.  Come out to cheer on your favorite House and enjoy the snack bar.  There is no entrance fee! 

HOME GAMES-
On 9/18 our girls volleyball teams take on Santa Rosa Academy.  Games start at 3:30 p.m.  On 9/20 the girls varsity team takes on Carnegie at 4:30 p.m.

Week of 9/10/18

Chris Hunter

9/10: Late Start Schedule – Reminder:  Every Monday we have late start schedule.  School begins at 8:45 a.m. for all students. (This will be the last weekly reminder.) 9/11: TPS Board of Directors meeting at 6 p.m. in room 39 

9/12:

  • “We-cycle Wednesday” is back!  This is a recycle program that our PATS organization sponsors.  Please click here for drop off information and additional details.
  • Senior Picture Day – Class of 2019 parents should refer to specific emails regarding this event.
  • After school bake sale to support our High School ASB.  The ASB uses funds raised to put on great events for the student body.

9/13:  After school Dunkin’ Donuts bake sale to support our 7th and 8th grade ASB.  Please swing by to pick up a donut for just $1, outside gate 2.

9/14 (Friday):

  • NO SCHOOL (Staff Development Day)
  • End of progress period – Upper School (7-12) teachers will email parents if a student is achieving a C- or below.  Lower School (K-6) teachers will email parents if a student is achieving a C- or below in grades 3-6 and achieving unsatisfactory grades in grades K-2.

9/15 (Saturday):  Seniors who have submitted the required paperwork for aseniorparking permit and spot are invited to “Class of 2019 Parking Spot Painting Day” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the TPS parking lot.

Week of 9/3/18

Chris Hunter

9/3:   NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

9/4: This year, we added a new communication tool.  This tool allows us to communicate school reminders or emergency messages immediately to your cell phone.  In order to receive text messages, you must “JOIN” (which indicates that you wish to receive messages).  Today, anyone who did not “join” in early August will receive a text from “SignalKit District” at 4 p.m.  We hope you will consider opting in.

9/5:

  • If your child was absent on August 31st for picture day, they will have their photo taken today.
  • After school bake sale to support our High School ASB.  Visit their table outside gate 2 to support this great organization!

9/6:  Auditions for K-6 Drama Production of “The Frog Prince” from 2:15-3:30 p.m.in room 44.  Please click here for audition details.

9/7: Patriots Day Attire

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC REMINDERS:Visit Maxpreps for high school athletic schedules!

– HOME GAMES-On Friday, September 7th, we host two big games:
Varsity Girls Volleyball hosts Crossroads Christian at 5PM – MPR
Varsity Football hosts Western Christian at 7PM – Patriot Field

Come out to cheer on your Patriots!!

Week of 8/27/18

Chris Hunter

8/27:

  • Late Start Schedule – Reminder:  Every Monday we have late start schedule.  School begins at 8:45 a.m. for all students.
  • PARENT ASSEMBLY – “CyberSense:  Think Before You Click!” at 6 p.m. in the MPR.  Students in 4th-12th grade will be having a special assembly on 8/28 that teaches them about online risks and easy solutions to protect themselves.  The parent assembly today is designed to give you (the parent) a preview of what your children will be learning.  Our guest speaker, Mr. Munton, will also discuss the biggest risks and challenges children face and the essential steps every parent must take to protect their kids.  Please click here for information about Mr. Munton.
  • 6th-8th grade flag football tryouts from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. on Patriot Field.  Each participating student much have a completed Athletic Release and Waiver Form at the tryout.  

8/28: Assembly attire day required for 4th – 12th grade for a special assembly. TPS is hosting a “CyberSense:  Think Before You Click” assembly for students in grades 4-12 during the school day.  (This is assembly is for students only.)  Since this is the first assembly attire day scheduled and it has come up very quickly, we want you to know that we will be very flexible.  Please click here if you would like a reminder of the assembly attire dress code policy.  There will be more assembly attire days this school year, than in previous years.

8/29:

  • Join us for the first Parent and Teacher Support (PATS) meeting of the year in the MPR at 7:35 a.m. Learn about upcoming PATS events and volunteer opportunities.
  • Immediately following the PATS meeting, our Head of School will be hosting a “Parent Coffee” meeting.  Join us to hear Dr. Agostini provide school updates and to ask questions.
  • The TPS Theatre department will be holding auditions for its 2018-2019 season today and tomorrow (8/30) from 3-6 p.m. in room 27.  Auditions are open to students in grades 7-12 by appointment only.  Please visit room 27 to sign up and contact jarreola@temeculaprep.com for any questions.  
  • 6th-8th grade girls volleyball tryouts from 2:45-4:15 p.m. in the MPR.  Each participating student much have a completed Athletic Release and Waiver Form at the tryout. 
  • Senior Parent Night at 6:30 p.m. in the MPR.  Our College & Counseling Department is hosting this event for Class of 2019 parents and students.  The counselors will be covering important topics such as graduation requirements, key college application deadlines, and more.  
    New Member NHS Application – Returning Member NHS Application
    New Member NJHS Application – Returning Member NJHS Application

8/30:  High School boys basketball parent meeting at 6 p.m. in room 35.

8/31:

  • K-12 Picture Day!  Students will have their school photos taken during the school day.  Students must wear either “regular school day” or “assembly day” dress code attire. It is NOT a “free dress” day or Patriots Day.  Please click here for a few additional details.  Students who are absent on 8/31 will have their photos taken on 9/5.  
  • Deadline to submit applications for National Junior Honor Society (open to grades 7-9) and National Honor Society (open to grades 10-12 ).  Please see further details in the “General Information” section.

Summer Information & Surplus Items

Chris Hunter

SUMMER HOURS FOR THE SCHOOL OFFICE

  • June 11 – Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • June 18-July 13 – Closed
  • July 16 – The office will reopen for the upcoming school year.  Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Please email info@temeculaprep.com if you have any questions.

SURPLUS ITEMS

TPS is selling a BATCO Batting Cage, NEVCO Score Board open to the public for purchase.  These are surplus items from our campus.  Please click here for a few additional details. These items are first come, first served by contacting dhenry@temeculaprep.com.

Week of 5/21/18

Chris Hunter

5/21-5/25: This week is “Spirit Week”!  The Lower School ASB is hosting themed dress-up days, which is a fun way to help ASB raise funds for student events.  Please click here to view a Spirit Week flier with each dress up theme and the cost to participate. Friday is FREE!

5/22: After school Otter Pop Sales to Support the efforts of our high school Ecological Biology Society.  Purchase for just 50 cents outside gate 2.

5/23:  Volunteer Celebration starting at 7:35 a.m. in the MPR.  An email was sent to our active volunteers with an invitation to join us.  The RSVP deadline has passed, however if you would still like to join us or we happened to miss you, please emailinfo@temeculaprep.com by Wednesday, 5/21 and we will be happy to count you in!   
5/25: Patriots Day

5/28 (Monday):  No School (Memorial Day)

2ND SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULES
7th-11th Grade Finals Schedule 
12th Grade Finals Schedule

Athletics: Our Middle School Athletic Department is already in search of some dedicated volunteers to serve as coaches during the 2018-19 school year for girls volleyball, cross country and flag football.  Please contact Mr. Karg at jkarg@temeculaprep.com.  We hope you will consider being an important member of the TPS team!

Lottery Pull Update!

Chris Hunter

2018-19 Lottery Pull Update

The 2018-19 lottery pull took place this morning (4/27) at approximately 9:30 a.m. at Temecula Preparatory School. This process was open to the public. All applicants will receive an email within approximately one week from today that provides information on what number the applicant was pulled for the grade level applied for. We are not able to provide lottery pull information over the phone, however you are welcome to email info@temeculaprep.com for information. We ask for your patience on our response at this busy time.

Week of 2/5/18

Renee Huskey

2/5-2/13:  The 5th grade is sponsoring Valentine’s Day Gram sales.  They will be selling after school each day outside of gate 2.  Please click here to view a flier.

2/6:  Class of 2018 varsity basketball players will be honored at “Senior Night” right before their games against Santa Rosa Academy in the MPR.  The girls game begins at 5 p.m. and the boys game begins at 6:30 p.m.  Please come out to give a round of applause to the senior players!

2/7:  Class of 2018 varsity girls soccer players will be honored at “Senior Night” right before their game against Santa Rosa Academy at 3:15 p.m. at TPS.  Please come out to the field to give a round of applause to the senior players!2/9:  Patriots Day