ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Spelling Bee highlighted an exciting week in and around Alvord....the annual district level competition to find our top speller was held at the LSHS Performing Arts Center. It was also available to watch via livestream on our YouTube channel. All of our competing students are to be commended for earning a spot representing their school for the event. Our competitors are also to be commended for a terrific and competitive event that lasted nine rounds. Our champion spelled "reimbursable" to advance to the next level of competition.

Congratulations to Alina Granados, for moving forward and representing Alvord at the next level of the spelling bee at the County where she will compete with students from the other 23 school districts in Riverside County on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center on 4280 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA. If you're wondering, last year's Riverside County champion correctly spelled the word “forbs” in the 25th round. The final competition is the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 26-31, 2024, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Congratulations to all of our competitors. On behalf of the Board of Education and the entire Alvord family, great job!:

Villegas: Matthew Taylor (alternate)

Arlanza: Jade Nguyen

Collett: Owen Gunthner

Foothill: Obed Cervantes

La Granada: Angelly Vasquez

Lake Hills: Isaac Orozco

McAuliffe: Keira Abarca

Myra Linn: Rebecca Martinez

Orrenmaa: Jana Reyes

Promenade: Irene Nam

RMK: Fabian Chavez

Stokoe: Arabela Velasquez

Terrace: Serafina Carney

Twinhill: Michael Mendez

Valley View:Jason Morales

Arizona: Alina Granados

Loma Vista: Armando Avila

Wells: Jason Santin

The Riverside County Department of Education (RCOE) Arts Connects program hosts an annual visual and performing arts competition for all TK-8 students attending public, charter, private, parochial, or home school programs in Riverside County. Elementary and middle school students compete in five age divisions and in the following four categories: Visual Arts, Dance, Theater, and Film. The first competition of 2023-24 was visual arts and the following Alvord students were honored for their artwork, including the first and third place honoree in the 7-8 grade competition! Congratulations to all of our honored students and to all of our students who entered the competition. And thank you to our incredible arts teachers districtwide for connecting their students to the arts.

1st Place: Alabama Salce, Villegas Middle (winning entry pictured)
3rd Place: Isabella Ortega, Villegas Middle
Honorable mention: Stephanie Ariciaga, Wells Middle
Honorable mention: Yanely Martinez, Wells Middle
Honorable mention: Bella Rosil, Villegas Middle

February is Black History Month and opportunities for critical reflection and honest conversation with our students about African American and Black history and the future. This year's theme is African American and Black arts and artisans.

This past week, Alvord's Greatness Within program presented Sounds of Blackness at the Norte Vista High School Performing Arts Center. Sounds of Blackness is a cultural celebration and collaboration of our African American and Black students and staff throughout Alvord. Our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) team and our Greatness Within team came together to highlight and celebrate some of the contributions our African American and Black students are making and the impact they are having on our district. Thank you students, parents, and all of the committed educators for your contribution and support of this important work.

While schools are closed for Presidents Week, February 19-23, our Expanded Learning Opportunity Program will be open for three full days of fun and learning on February 20-22 from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Check below for your location, based on your home school.

PROMENADE

550 Hamilton Dr. Corona 92879

For students from Promenade, Lake Hills, and Orrenmaa

FOOTHILL

8230 Wells Ave, Riverside 92503

For students from Foothill, Arlanza, La Granada, and Terrace.

TWINHILL

11000 Campbell Ave, Riverside, 92505

For students from Twinhill, Collett, Myra Linn, and RMK.

VALLEY VIEW

11750 Gramercy Ave, Riverside. 92505

For students from Valley View, McAuliffe, and Stokoe

ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

11045 Arizona, Riverside, 92503

For all middle school students

Registration is open for free English as a Second Language classes for adults age 18 or older. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Alvord High School on 3606 Pierce in Riverside. For more information call 951-509-6116 or email adulted@alvordschools.org. Or register here.

Presidents Week, February 19-23 (No school)

Spring Break, March 25-29 (No school)
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 (No school)
Last Day of School, May 31

MEASURE J SAFETY PROJECTS

Our Measure J projects committed to student and staff safety are in various phases as our team navigates construction planning and project management around school schedules and other components. As we plan our summer school programs we will take into consideration the many construction projects underway, and consequently offer our summer program only at specific schools. Security systems, video surveillance, anti-climb fencing, notification systems, and strategic landscaping are among the primary projects you will see in various phases. Get Measure J updates by joining the Parent Square Measure J Community Group.

On behalf of the Board of Education, thank you for choosing Alvord as your education partner. We strive to be our best, so that your children can be their best.

In partnership,

Allan Mucerino

MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON

President

Lake Hills K-5

Promenade K-5

Villegas 6-8

District Office

MS. GEORGINA RAMIREZ

Vice President
Trustee Area 1

RMK K-5

Twinhill K-5

Valley View K-5

Loma Vista 6-8

MS. LIZETH VEGA
Clerk
Trustee Area 2

Arlanza K-5

La Granada K-5

Terrace K-5

Norte Vista 9-12

Alternative Ed Center

Keller Administration Site

Child Nutrition Services

MRS. JULIE A. MORENO

Member

Trustee Area 3

Collett K-5

Foothill K-5

Myra Linn K-5

Wells 6-8

La Sierra 9-12

MR. ROBERT D. SCHWANDT
Member
Trustee Area 4

McAuliffe K-5

Orrenmaa K-5

Stokoe K-5

Arizona 6-8

Alvord High 11-12

Hillcrest 9-12

Our partner, PIQE, is a national organization known for delivering evidence-based programs that engage, empower and transform parents to actively engage in their children’s education and strengthen parent-school collaboration. The workshops are designed to empower parents with information, skills development, and support systems, particularly for families of historically underrepresented students. Contact our Family Engagement Office for more information at 951-396-0126.

Sign Up for Weekly Notifications in Aeries & Follow Your Student's Progress

Visit the Aeries Parent Portal frequently to check on assignments and grades. You can also sign up to receive a weekly notice in Aeries for a quick summary of the grade book, missing assignments, attendance for the week. Here's how to sign up:

• Login to Aeries Parent Portal
• Click on the down arrow on the top right corner after your email address
• Select “Parent Notification Preferences”

• Check the box next to “Receive Weekly Progress Email”
• Select the day and time for notification
• Click “Save”

Alvord provides an extension of the school day and school year through its Expanded Learning Program. The focus is on academic, artistic, social, emotional, and physical development for students in elementary and middle school, including middle school sports. The program does not replicate learning activities that take place during the regular school day. Instead, it builds upon them. The program is offered everyday after school, as well as intercession, including summer and extended breaks for holidays. Learn more about it here. Or call (951) 358-1682, Monday - Friday, 9:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Did you know we offer a full year of middle school sports? We kick off the program with Track and Field just a few days after the school year begins. Specific information regarding clinic and team tryouts will be distributed by each individual middle school site. The link to register to participate in any our middle school sports programs will be sent via Parent Square next week once our registration website goes live. All interested students will need to register and students trying out for any of our competitive teams will need to provide a sports clearance physical form completed by a medical doctor prior to their tryout. Forms can be obtained in the main office of any of our middle schools. Soccer follows the Track & Field season. Other sports include volleyball, flag-football, basketball and pep squad. Make sure your child is registered to participate. The website link is coming soon!

Parent Square is a safe and secure platform for school-to-home and home-to-school communication. All of our schools rely on it to keep parents informed. Instead of a one-way communication tool, Parent Square provides two-way communication. But to fully utilize the two-way feature of Parent Square, you have to activate your account. Sign in here and activate the two-way tool.

Email: AUSD@alvordschools.org
Website: https://www.alvordschools.org
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