
ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord

October 15, 2023
A Message from the Superintendent
This past Tuesday, Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, who has represented California’s 58th Assembly District since 2016, visited our Career Technical Education programs at Norte Vista High School, in her role as Chair of the Select Committee on Career Technical Education and Building a 21st Century Workforce. Assemblymember Cervantes has championed legislation that has provided vital resources for students and their families, including $5 million that supports our Early Childhood Education Program at Stokoe Elementary School in partnership with Norco College to increase access to quality childcare in the community, and $33 million to build a Technical Trade Center (IETTC) in neighboring Jurupa that will serve the region to bolster the workforce by training students for high paying jobs in the trades. The IETTC will add value to our existing Career Technical Education programs once it is built and fully operating. Thank you Assemblymember Cervantes for being a great friend to Alvord. Watch her interview below with senior and show host Emanuel Lopez on Norte Vista TV at the 5-minutes mark of the video.
LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Thank you Dr. Cabeza and her team for hosting another great community event on the campus of La Sierra High School yesterday. Hundreds of children enjoyed a day of fall harvest family fun.
On behalf of the The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in conjunction with the Operational Support Services team of the Riverside County Office of Education's Department of Emergency Preparedness and Physical Security concerning the current conflict in the Middle East and potential impacts circulating around social media, parents are urged to closely monitor or severely limit exposure to social media platforms that could be used to post violent and graphic content.
CALENDAR ALERT
Veteran's Day: 11/10/23 (No School)
Thanksgiving Break: 11/20-11/24 (No School)
Winter Break: 12/15-1/2 (No School)
SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE
The Great California ShakeOut Drill is this coming Thursday, at 10:19 a.m. Millions of Californians will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” as part of California'a statewide earthquake drill. All individuals and families are encouraged to participate, either on their own or as part of a larger group. All of our schools and offices will participate. Why is a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill important? Because practice makes perfect.The ShakeOut is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared.
IN CLOSING
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
Upcoming Regular Meetings of the Board
Next Meeting is October 19. Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance for Regular Meetings of the Board of Education. Find them here. Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance for Special Meetings of the Board of Education.
Public Comments Welcome
Meetings are conducted at KPC Parkway, Corona, CA 92879. The Open Session begins at 6 pm. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes on any topic on the agenda or not on the agenda.
Most Recent Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
Find the October 5, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights here. Sign up for the Board Meeting Highlights here. It will be sent to your Inbox immediately following board meetings.
MR. ROBERT D. SCHWANDT
President
Trustee Area 4
McAuliffe K-5
Orrenmaa K-5
Stokoe K-5
Arizona 6-8
Alvord High 11-12
Hillcrest 9-12
MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON
Vice President
Lake Hills K-5
Promenade K-5
Villegas 6-8
District Office
MS. GEORGINA RAMIREZ
Clerk
Trustee Area 1
RMK K-5
Twinhill K-5
Valley View K-5
Loma Vista 6-8
MS. LIZETH VEGA
Member
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
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”
Sign Up for our After School Program
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.
Participate in our Middle School Sports Program
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!
Activate you Parent Square Two-Way Communication
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.
Family Engagement
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Alvord Unified School District
Email: AUSD@alvordschools.org
Website: https://www.alvordschools.org
Location: 9 Kpc Parkway, Corona, CA 92879, USA
Phone: (951) 509-5000
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