Brave Connection
Newsletter for Brave Families Week of September 12
Brave Connection Issue 9.12.22
Homecoming week is here!! To celebrate the week, ASB is encouraging all students to participate in the following spirit days:
MONDAY: TWIN DAY
TUESDAY: MERCH DAY (merchandise/brand day)
WEDNESDAY: ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK (no shopping carts will be allowed)
THURSDAY: INSIDE OUT DAY (wear your clothes inside out)
FRIDAY: BLACK OUT DAY (wear black)
This week will kick off our College Prep programming for Junior and Senior parents - these weekly seminars are on WEDNESDAY evenings at 6:00pm through zoom and require pre-registration (NO COST). You will receive a lot of answers around the college application process. This week's topic is "the top 10 things every parent should know about preparing for college"
SAVE THE DATES:
DJ Johnson Parenting Support Group will meet in the career center on Tuesdasy, September 13 at 6:00pm. Dinner will be provided.
Our College Prep Parent Training Sessions will kickoff on Wednesday, September 14. These sessions will all be via zoom at 6:00pm. You can register for the first session: "The Top 10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Preparing for College" by clicking HERE . Senior and Junior parents are highly encouraged to attend these informational sessions. If you need the zoom in SPANISH (ESPANOL) you can click HERE.
HOMECOMING is right around the corner!! Our Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 17 in our beautiful gym.
On September 22 the annual regional College and Career fair will be held at the Ontario Convention Center. Please see the flyers below for a list of participating colleges and universities as well as information and registration for the U-CAN HBCU (Historically Black College and University) recruitment fair portion of this event. If you are interested in attending an HBCU please review the flyer below.
PSAT is coming October 12. All Sophomores will be taking the test at school free of charge. Sales will open soon for Freshmen and Juniors who would like to test (an $18 charge will apply). It will be first come, first serve for the number of seats available. Sales will close on September 8.
Please see below for our Career Day signup link. We are looking for speakers on October 19 to come to our campus and share about their jobs with our students. If you have family or friends that might be interested we would appreciate you joining us!!
Our district is hosting a HIRING FAIR on October 26. We will be able to transport 100 students to participate. Interested Seniors should reach out to marne.ninneman@cjuhsd.net for more information.
DONATIONS NEEDED
The CJUHSD is hosting the 2nd annual job hiring fair at the Ontario Convention Center on October 26th. We are seeking clothing donations to create an “interview closet” for students who do not have access to business casual attire.
We are seeking items that are “Business Casual” in a variety of sizes. These clothes will be for our students, so nothing TOO formal please 😊
Unisex/ Men’s-
Solid Color or Muted Button-Down Shirts (short sleeve and long sleeve)
Polo Shirts
Belts
Shoes
Chinos/ Nice Jeans
Women’s-
Tops
Bottoms
Dresses
Skirts ( not too short )
Shoes
Belts
Cardigans
Items can be dropped off at the front office care of Elizabeth Skiles (Achievement Office)
COVID UPDATE
If your student tests positive for COVID, there is a link at the bottom of this newsletter that will allow you to quickly report it to the school.
Tips for Success:
1. Use your ALHS 22-23 planner on a daily basis!! Writing down your to do list on paper can often help engage your brain in a way that entering in your phone just can't do.
Parents: All ALHS students have access to a tutoring service called PAPER Tutoring. Students can access a tutor for any of their classes via text any time of day and get help on homework or papers they have written for English.
How To Access Paper:
1. go to Login | PAPER
2. go to https://clever.com/in/cjuhsd (sign in like you do for Canvas)
I wish all of you a wonderful weekend,
Elizabeth Skiles
Assistant Principal of Achievement
Alta Loma High School
Google text: 951-892-0684
ALHS Career Day - SAVE THE DATE
We are looking for speakers who can come to our campus on October 19 and share about their career with our students!! You would be asked to provide about a one hour presentation/with Q & A to a classroom of students for two to three periods. If you or someone you know MIGHT be interested, please fill out THIS FORM so I can get you more information prior to.
Thank you in advance for your support for this important event,
Elizabeth Skiles
Wed, Oct 19, 2022, 08:00 AM
Alta Loma High School
DJ Johson Parenting Group
Don't forget to join us in the Career Center on Tuesday, September 13 for our Parenting Support Group with DJ Johnson - dinner is provided free of charge :) Come eat and get support with parents who have students in high school just like you!!
Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 06:00 PM
ALHS, Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Sports Schedule for the Week
Monday, September 12:
Tuesday, September 13:
DJ Johnson Parenting Support Group @ 6:00pm in the career center (light dinner will be included)
Volleyball vs Glendora F/JV 3:30pm V/4:30pm @ GYM (HOME)
Girls Tennis vs RCHS JV/V 3:30pm (HOME)
Wednesday, September 14:
All Sports Booster Meeting @ 6:00PM Library
College Prep programming for Junior and Senior parents @ 6PM via zoom (english registration / spanish registration) must register in advance to be emailed zoom link
Girls Tennis @ Claremont JV/V 3:15 (AWAY)
Thursday, September 15:
ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council) Meeting @ 5:30 PM In the Library
Volleyball @ Ayala F/JV @ 3:30, V@ 4:30pm (AWAY)
Girls Tennis @ Chino JV/V @ 3:15pm (AWAY)
Frosh/Soph Football @ Claremont @ 3:30 (AWAY)
H2O Polo South Coast Invitiational (AWAY)
Friday, September 16:
Football vs Claremont @ 7:00 pm (LINK HERE FOR TICKETS) HOMECOMING GAME (wear black)
- No re-entry will be allowed
- Non students must be accompanied by adult
- No skateboards, scooters, etc will be allowed inside stadium
- Please follow our school rules regarding items that can enter (ex: no vapes, cigarettes, e-cig devices, alcohol)
Water Polo Boys @ South Coast Invitational (AWAY)
X-Ctry Woodbridge Classic @ OC (AWAY)
Girls Tennis @ Upland JV/V @ 3:15 (AWAY)
Saturday, September 17:
Homecoming Dance 7pm - 10pm @ ALHS Gym
- Please make sure you are at the school to pick up students at 10pm
- Students will not be released prior to 9:30pm without parent permission/parent physically there
Sunday, September 18:
Farmer's Market East Lot of ALHS 8am - 3pm
Please note date and time changes in RED
Be Sure To Check out our Counselors Website!!
Students - is there an ALHS staff member who has had a positive impact on your experience this year?
see below for scholarship information!!
Career Center Information
Seniors: FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA (opens October 1)
Check out our counseling website!!
WORK PERMITS IMPORTANT UPDATE
From Ms. Ninneman our work experience coordinator (marne.ninneman@cjuhsd.net)
“Every student who is currently working-
Your work permit expires this week.
You must renew your work permit every school year.
Please pick up a Work Permit Application in the front office or the new Work Experience Office next to the Peer Counseling room.
You, your employer, and a parent/guardian must complete the application.
You may turn in your completed Work Permit Application in the front office or the new Work Experience Office next to Peer Counseling.
It takes 2 business days to process your application.”
Tired of missing out? Make sure you are checking your outlook email DAILY to receive important information about what is happening
Click on the photo below to share COVID test results with the school
Alta Loma High School
Email: elizabeth.skiles@cjuhsd.net
Website: alhs.cjuhsd.net
Location: 8880 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Phone: 9099895511
Twitter: @AltaLomaHigh