Dear Cloverdale Families,

Welcome to our last calendar school week for 2020! I hope you are all well and staying safe. I encourage you to continue practicing safety precautions during this time including social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands. The sooner we can get this pandemic under control, the sooner we'll be able to return to our school.

This Friday is a minimum day. Our instruction will end at 12:00pm and then you are on your way to winter vacation for three whole weeks. We return on January 11th. I hope you all are able to enjoy your families and loved ones.

This week we are celebrating our STAR students of the wee. Congratulations to Allison Aragon from Ms. Richards' class and Eric Negrete from Ms. Cordova's class. We have many other nominees for this special award and I will read their names in the morning announcements.

This month we are recognizing a teacher for the month of December and a classified educator as well. Our teacher of the month is Ms. Bigbie and our Classified Educator of the month is Mr. Jose Franco, our head custodian. Congratulations to them both.

Please know that we are continuing to have lunches for you from 11 to 1 every day. I hope you'll be able to stop by and say hi.

In this weeks SEL lessons with Ms. Dahlman you will be learning about different strategies for problem solving. This is a very important life skill and I hope you will learn something valuable from these lessons.

Thank you,

At Cloverdale we strive to be Leaders by Example. As I mention to our students during announcements, this means that we always try to do the right thing even when no one is looking.

As part of our school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), we also learn to ROAR. This is a matrix that exemplifies our core values of being Respectful, Organized, Accountable, and Responsible.

Our goal is to be college ready once we graduate from High School and that starts today!

Sincerely,

Genaro García

Principal

Congratulations to the following students who won their Class spelling Bees

Fourth Grade

Summer Bondoc

Nicasia Stewart

Olivia Jennings

Samuel Paynich

Elise Patino

Daniela Alvarado-Gonzalez

Bruno Solano

George Patino

Fifth Grade

Jax Macliz

Dominic Gomez

Makayla Johnson

Isabelle Valenzuela

Denise Hernandez

Jhi’Mauri Halcromb

Sebastian Solano

Congratulations to our Certificated Employee of the month, Mrs. Bigbie who teachers Kindergarten and our classified employee of the month Jose Franco who is our Head Custodian. Thank you for all you two do!

Dec 21,2020-January 8,2021

Riverside Salvation Army

If you need assistance with your rent, the Riverside Salvation Army may be able to assist with funds that do not have to be paid back. They may also be able to provide funding for utilities. Call 951-784-4490; ext. 113 for rental or mortgage assistance, ext. 115 for utilities assistance.

The United Lift Renters Assistance Program

Available aid per family: $3500.00

What you need to know:

· You do not have to be behind in your rent

· You can apply this aid to future rent

· Once approved the aid goes directly to your landlord or property manager

· This aid is not taxable and does not have to be paid back

· You are not eligible to receive this aid if you are related to the landlord or have already applied for and received assistance

What you need to qualify:

· New: Total income less than $62,000. (Proof of income-paystubs, bank statement)

· Rental Agreement

· Valid ID

· Proof of Loss of Income due to Covid-19

· Copy of W-9 form provided by your landlord or property manager Landlord W9 link: https://iscuw.wufoo.com/forms/q1f2qpi10lba1bi/

* Please note: all documents must be scanned and uploaded to the www.unitedlift.org

website

Zoom For Parents:

English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VDRTYhFez6z4y4o0lgZYl3K6BKcu7_eO/view

Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hzsmEbLbDwZECvTJ0wAGUZ8Z_AKw4ueq/view

Google Classroom For Parents:

English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/115g8-NDuc4QJcW8vSHUrKykySVi7SB_i/view

Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ri65yX7sIjX_YwwEStI_FWoAyzGBjGD/view

Screencastify For Parents:

English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aoEGrHysbGNioFrkBUKnHsnE_9e1U-dz/view

Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zcdQUk7oUtUGrC0Dfubn_qLY5tJ1u-GI/view

If you are looking for low- or no-cost internet access, here are three resources:

• SBX Youth and Family Services is a local Inland Empire community-based organization working with families to connect affordable home internet and other valuable services such as hotspots.
• Text “Connect” to 951-406-4466 for more information
• Call 951-406-4466
• SIGN UP www.SBXinc.org/low-cost-internet
• Everyoneon.org is a nonprofit dedicated to creating social and economic opportunity by connecting low-income families to affordable internet service and computers, and delivering digital skills trainings.
• The California Department of Education has compiled a list of low- and no-cost internet access plans.

Did you know you could also check out one of the nearly 100 more mobile hotspots from the city's three libraries? Locations and operating hours of Moreno Valley Public Libraries are available here.

The Parent Resource Center is now open by appointment only. They are here to help you in any way they can. Please feel free to call Andrea Chavez (ELL Parent Resource Specialist) and Rose Moreno (bilingual clerk) at (951) 571- 7831 or (951) 571-7500 ext. 17344 from the hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm.

See link below for instructions on enrolling your child in the Think Together Program.

Riverside County residents whose employment was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may receive up to $800 in assistance thanks to a state grant received by the Riverside County Workforce Development Division.

Type of Assistance Available:

• One-time assistance between $400 and $800, depending on participant's income

• Funds may be used to pay for

  • Costs to return to work; including telework equipment (e.g., computer), childcare, or transportation

  • Housing expenses

  • Utility expenses

Please view flyer for eligibility and application information.

http://www.moval.org/clic/get-access.html

See details below for checking out library books.

We are now serving lunches to any child ages 1-18. No ID necessary. Drive Thru and pick up everyday from 11am-1pm.

MVUSD is proud to provide *free* online tutoring for our students in grades 4-12 through PAPER. Students can access a tutor live via chat, 24/7! Learn how to get started today: https://bit.ly/36s5NYu

This committee is an important committee that is involved in making decisions regarding categorical programs (i.e. Title I, LCFF) that affect your student's education. Parents will be notified of meetings periodically. The School Site Council meets once per month.

ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee)- This committee is for parents of students who are learning English as a second language (ELL students). Please come and join in on making recommendations regarding your student's education.

AAPAC- (African American Parent Advisory Council )-This committee is for parents of students who are African American. Join us in working together to support the academic and social-emotional growth of our students.

Cloverdale PTA- Our PTA members are involved in organizing and participating in school activities for students and parents (Family Reading and Math Nights, Promotions, Dances, Fundraisers, Picture Day, etc.)

Career Highlight of the Week

Geologist

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm3YMVWht4c

Read more about an Geologist Here: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/careers/geologist.html

College Highlight of the Week

Georgia State University

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-H1t8aBbA

Read more about GSU Here: https://bit.ly/3a19KG4

Tk-2nd Grade- Identifying Problems

It’s okay to disagree if you feel differently from someone else. When you have a problem or disagreement, you can:

STOP and calm down.

TALK so you can understand and state the problem.

THINK of possible solutions.

TRY a solution and see how it works for everyone.

3rd-4th Grade Let’s Step It up

It is important to respect each other’s ideas during conflict situations.

It is important to consider the potential consequences of conflict solutions before you try them out.

It is important to learn and practice effective approaches to resolving conflict.

The Step It Up approach is a useful tool for effectively resolving conflict.

5th Grade- Practice Makes Perfect

It is important to learn and practice effective approaches to resolving conflict.

Conflicts can occur in any situation.

This video shares the history of the Black National Anthem.

Website: https://cloverdale.mvusd.net/
Location: 12050 Kitching Street, Moreno Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 951-571-4550