Temecula Luiseno Elementary School

An amazing school with wonderful parent involvement. Dads are encouraged to be "Watch D.O.G.S.," which stands for "Dads of Great Students," and participate in the classroom and on the playgrounds. The kids LOVE it. The principle and teachers are so good at what they do on an ever shrinking budget. So many of the teachers DONATE their time before and after school to keep unfunded programs going like Running Club, Chorus and Art, often arriving hours early and staying late into the evening. Children are taught Character Traits in a monthly program, and the on-campus and off-campus field trips really enrich their learning. I so appreciate their dedication to every level of learner. I can see how much they love our children and their careers.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughters 2nd year and i am so pleased to have her going there. we came from san diego and i was really happy with the school we were at btu i love this school sooooo much more. I volunteer once a week and i see how many people / parents volunteer and it makes a huge difference and its also nice to see parents care for how their children are doing in school. My child is not the easy kid in the class and i know that but they are all soooo patient with her and im so grateful for that. This is an awesome school!
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The principal at this school is doing an amazing job. She cares and goes above and beyond in bringing quality programs to this school. She is very progressive, kind, and hard working. Talk to her, I am sure she'll listen.
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I question leadership when safety becomes a concern. Although they allow parental volunteering, I question just how much this extends to the classroom. How is it that a school allows parental volunteering refuses the suggests or direct in which a child is educated. I am disappointed that the leadership, staff, and certificated personnel do not allow and refuse input in the way a child is educated.
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I agree that the school is great, the first grade teacher Mrs Sutten is wonderful. But the end of day chaos is scary. They let the kids loose with little supervision. My daughter often says that the kids are not well supervised at recess either. She has hurt herself doing flips on the monkey bars several times.... The school is new, so it may take so;e time to get organized.
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My son was in 4th grade last year and did great thanks to his incredible teacher, Ms. Stanard. What I love most about this school is how hard the principal and staff work to make every student feel safe. The kids are encouraged to give each other compliments and be kind---bullies are NOT tolerated at all. My son joined every club and was in the talent show--and he's not a very socially comfortable kid. Thanks to the staff and principal, he excelled not only academically, but socially. GREAT school!
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Achedemically, I love this school. My daughter is in first grade and she loves it. She has learned so much, and they welcome parental volunteers. However, I do believe their school safety could be very much improved. When I pick her up at school, its like a cattle drive. No one makes an effort to release children to their family members. They are just set loose at the end of the day. There also have been instances where my daughter was roughed up at recess because they let all the children (Kindergarten excluded) out at recess at once and appear to only have 2 or 3 responsible adults for a playground with 500 children. This school is a new school, so I understand they are still working out the kinks. I just hope they work them out soon.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school considering it just opened this year they are well organized with activities for the kids & parents. I look forward to many years at this school with my kids.
--Submitted by a parent