ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Participating students will receive breakfast, lunch, snacks and a small supper, as well as supplies and a performance t-shirt. Students will all perform for their parents and guests on the stage of the beautiful Fox Theater in our first annual Winter Showcase. Students will attend all day, but parents won’t want to miss our free performance that afternoon at 4pm. Registration is filling up quickly and closes this Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at midnight.

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity. Register today. If you have any questions, call the Expanded Learning office at (951) 358-1682 with any questions. We look forward to a great day of the arts and a very special performance too. Don't miss out.

Sol Garay is a 2016 graduate of the Norte Vista High School International Baccalaureate (IB) program. He was an incredible student and an even better citizen who went out of his way to help others. Upon graduation, he went to UC, San Diego where he graduated with BA in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and a minor in Theater. Since he graduated, he has had some amazing journeys around the globe. Now, he has come home to Riverside where he is an Advisor to Riverside's 18th mayor, Patricia Lock Dawson.

Amongst other things, Sol loves photography and travel and discusses some of this in writing for Campus Riverside (a website that was begun by Mayor Dawson to enhance the connectivity between college students and the Greater Riverside region). Read Sol's articles on transitioning out of college: You Just Graduated College. What now? - Campus Riverside; and the importance of learning language: The Importance of Learning Another Language - Campus Riverside. Congratulations on your success Sol, and way to represent!

Make earning college credit a 2024 goal! Alvord students can take FREE online classes at Riverside Community College (RCC) and earn credit at their high school and at RCC. Get experience taking college level classes as a high school student!

We have partnered with the Parent Institute for Quality Education, known as PIQE, to deliver a series of weekly parenting workshops beginning January 17 and ending March 13. Reservations required. Check your ParentSquare notifications for registration details or call 951-396-0126 for more information.

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. Reserve your spot today.

The INTRA-District Transfer Window for 2024-2025 for Grades 6-12 will be 1/3/2024-1/19/2024

The INTRA-District Transfer Window for 2024-2025 for Grades TK-5 will be 1/22/2024-2/9/2024

Intra-district transfer are for families that choose to attend a school other than their school of residence based on the boundaries that are established by the Board of Education. Boundaries are established based on neighborhoods and adjusted routinely as enrollment increases or decreases due to economic or societal factors or other reasons, including intra-district transfers. We are in the process are studying our current boundaries to balance capacity utilization among our schools. In other words, when schools are either too full or too empty, the Board of Education may adjust one or more boundaries to balance enrollment, depending on the circumstances.

Visit our web site here for more details and process information. Or call (951) 509-6244.

MLK, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15 (No school)

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

The Measure J Community Group on Parent Square has been updated. Stay current with information on school bond projects by signing up for updates through Parent Square under groups.

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

Trustee Area 3

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

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
Location: 9 Kpc Parkway, Corona, CA 92879, USA
Phone: (951) 509-5000
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