TIGER BLAST
NOV 3, 2024
Hello Tiger families!
As we step into November, a season filled with gratitude and togetherness, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the spirit of the holidays. This time of year offers a wonderful opportunity to connect as a school community and to help our students learn the value of appreciation, kindness, and generosity. We have many events taking place this month that will allow us to get together like the Harvest Festival, The Turkey Wobble, and Turkey Feast. We hope to see you all there.
At school, via our Character Strong focus, we’re encouraging students to practice gratitude in small but meaningful ways – from saying “thank you” to a friend to helping someone in need. Studies show that gratitude can boost positivity, improve relationships, and foster resilience, all qualities we hope to nurture in our students. We encourage families to join us in these practices at home, too, perhaps by sharing a moment of gratitude at dinner or setting aside time to appreciate the good in each day.
As we prepare for the holiday season, let’s focus on supporting one another and building connections that make our school a warm, welcoming place for all. Thank you for your continued partnership, and here’s to a season filled with gratitude and joy!
Warm regards,
November's School-Wide Character Focus is Gratitude!
We are looking forward to focusing on gratitude this month! One way to think about gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and even our happiness! Gratitude is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students be well. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like emotion regulation, positive self-talk, and stress-management.
Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing gratitude:
What are some small, specific things that you are grateful for? Maybe it is your favorite water cup, the way the cat sleeps on the chair, or when your grandma bakes banana bread. Spend some time as a family trying to think of at least 10 small things that you have gratitude for and then choose to notice them this week with a smile.
Family Conversation Starter:
Can you share or show what it means to practice Gratitude?
Parent University is proud to bring a Parent Center Presentation and Parent Volunteer Training on Thursday, November 7th. Parents will be able to learn and connect with the programs and resources available at CNUSD's Parent Center. You can also find out how you can earn University credits for attending classes, workshops, or meetings that the Parent Center offers!
Parents interested in being school volunteers can stay for training on this same day to learn about the protocols for adults on campus, a tour and training on using our school resources, and support completing the mandatory VOLUNTEEER APPLICATION and other requirements for volunteers. Please register so we can prepare for your attendance.
Lastly, remember to check in at event, meetings, and workshops attended! If you attended your child's Parent-Teacher Conference you receive 10 Credits but you need to add your credits through the app! DOWNLOAD IT HERE
If you received information and would like to join our University please return the blue CONTRACT form to enroll and get started earning credits!
Join us in congratulating our amazing Mrs. Martha Cruz as she has been selected as our 2024-2025 Classified Employee of the year!
Mrs. Cruz has been a supportive part of our school community as a parent volunteer, a PTA board member, and a noon supervisor for many years! We appreciate her hard work and dedication to our school, our staff, our families, and our students! We ❤ you and all you do for Parkridge!
We want to thank all our students , families, and staff who participated in our Red Ribbon Week and our Movie Night! It was great to see all of our families and the creativity each day! We have compiled a video of our final days with celebrity interviews of what it means to FILM DRUG FREE!
We would like to CONGRATULATE our winning classes with the most memberships so far! Mrs. Monjaraz' kinder class TIED with Mrs. Saunder's 5th graders! They earned a popsicle party for their support!
Please be assured CNUSD will continue the dialogue regarding school safety and refine our practices and procedures to ensure the safety of our students and staff is not compromised. Staff, students, and members of our community fill a vital role in our safety protocols; open communication between home and school is critical to the safety and well-being of our students and your children. Parents and community members are invited to attend the CNUSD Safety Symposium on November 13, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Centennial High School Theater. Hear from CNUSD leaders and local safety partners about our ongoing commitment to school safety. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about CNUSD's safety initiatives! Together as a community, we will be united in maintaining our campus safety. For more information about CNUSD Safety & Security, please click the button below.
It's Confidential!
As an additional precaution and an extension of the See Something, Hear Something, Say Something campaign, CNUSD has launched the confidential SpeakUp for Safety tip line. The tip line will allow students to easily and confidentially report things like threats of violence, bullying, peers in crisis, planned fights, weapons in school, and other urgent situations or concerns that affect students’ well-being and security.
Text or Call: (951) 589-0600
CNUSD PARENT CENTER
Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
152 East 6th Street, Corona, CA, USA
(951) 273-3132
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PROJECT INSURE - HEALTH INSURANCE
NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND! Did you know the Parent Center has a staff member designated to helping families and CNUSD staff members secure health insurance? If you know someone in need of insurance please contact Rolanda Montalvo at (951) 276-4636 to get assistance. Services provided include:
- Medi-Cal application/renewal assistance
- Cal Fresh application/renewal assistance
- other medical resources
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FOOD ASSISTANCE
Families in need of food assistance can apply for CalFresh or www.c4yourself.com
DPSS (Department of Public Social Services) 877-410-8827
For Additional Resources, please dial 211 or 800-464-1123
HOMELESS SHELTERS
Corona has had an increase of families going through homelessness. If you or a family you know are in need of immediate housing please call the following numbers to check for availability.
Assisi House Shelter (Men and Women) (909) 391-2630
Path of Life (Family) (951) 462-9822
Operation Safe House (18-24 years) (951) 858-4063
Mary's Mercy Center (Women with children) (909) 889-2558
Foothill Family Shelter (Family) (909) 920-5568
UNITED WAY -DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic Violence in teens and adults is on the rise. United Way provides a wealth of resources including helping families relocate to a safe place. Please share these resources not only with adults but any teens that may be in a violent relationship. Please call (951) 736-0620 to get assistance