TIGER BLAST
MAY 20, 2024
💐 MAY 20, 2024 💐
🐅 ADMIN TEAM MESSAGE 🐅
Dear Parkridge Families,
As we reach the end of the 2023-2024 school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and positive experiences of our students, faculty, and school community.
Under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff, we have witnessed our students reach new heights, whether it be in the classroom, on the athletic field, or through their involvement in extracurricular activities.
Their hard work, coupled with the support and encouragement of our families, has been the driving force behind their success.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of our parents for your unwavering support and partnership. Your involvement in your child's education is truly invaluable, and together, we will continue to shape the future of our school and our community.
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable summer break. I look forward to welcoming our students back in the fall, ready to embark on another year of academic excellence.
"Believe in Me,
Believe in You,
Believe in Us!
WE ARE PARKRIDGE!!!
ROAR!!!"
Sincerely,
Proud Principal of Parkridge Elementary
Cecilia Verduzco, Principal cverduzco@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Mayra Orozco, Co-Administrator mayra.orozco@cnusd.k12.ca.us
🌷COUNSELOR'S CORNER🌷
As the school year draws to a close, let's ensure these final weeks are filled with joy and lasting memories. Take a moment to prioritize making positive decisions and savoring the remaining time in your current classes. Last week, our school observed Mental Health Awareness. Explore the video below to catch glimpses of the activities from that week.
This month, our focus in SEL (social emotional learning) is on Courage. Students who visited the Zen Den had the opportunity to explore various ways to demonstrate courage. They engaged in reflection and shared their own ideas on how they can exhibit courage in their lives.
✍🏻 REGISTRATIONS ✍🏻
TK & KINDER REGISTRATION
Registration is open for TK and Kinder for the next school year! If you have a young learner you can check birthdates to see if they may be eligible for school next year! Remember that space is limited! Students registering after April may be overloaded to another school or placed on waitlist. August is just a few months away! Do not wait! Enrollment is first come, first serve!
Kindergarten is full day. TK is half-day.
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
It is time to register your child for next school year! Parents are required to update and sign all forms electronically through ParentConnect.
Check the tutorial videos HERE or contact Ms. Lorena in the office if you need support completing your registration.
🐯 PTA 🐯
Congratulations to our PTA Secretary and Parliamentarian as they received special advocacy recognition at the annual Founder's Day Luncheon!
PTA also honored our amazing custodian team, Mr. Rick, Mr. Richard and Ms. Darla, for all of their support for and with PTA events! We are very grateful for your dedication!
🐾 SCHOOL HAPS 🐾
HAPPY RETIREMENT TO MRS. FIGUEROA
Our amazing TIGER LIBRARIAN, Diane Figueroa, is retiring after this school year! She has been a part of our school community for many years and leaves behind great memories, wonderful stories, and lots of love! We will miss you Mrs. Figueroa and we wish you the best in your new adventures!
MAY ATTENDANCE RACE
Our Donut Be Absent Challenge is almost over! Make attendance count the last weeks of school!
YEARBOOK SALES
If you ordered a yearbook online or sent in your envelope, your student should be receiving the yearbook ordered on Monday, May 20th. Make sure students write their names inside the yearbook as we cannot replace any yearbook that has been lost. We have less than 100 yearbooks left so get your order in before they sell out!
Yearbooks are $16 and $14 for PTA Members while supplies last.
Remember to include STUDENT NAME & TEACHER information on all paper orders and to send EXACT cash amount as change is not provided.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: PARKRIDGE PTA
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS 📅
SENIOR GRAD WALK
All HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS are welcome to visit their elementary schools on Tuesday, May 21st. We will celebrate their achievement and let them take a walk down memory lane from 9:00 am to 10:15 am.
You must have your student ID and be dressed in your cap and gown to participate. Parents of seniors are welcome but must bring their IDs to check in through the office as well.
PAWS ART EXHIBIT
FATHER'S DAY STEAM FLOATS
MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)
TRIMESTER 3 AWARDS
Students in grades 1st thru 5th will hold their Trimester 3 awards on Friday, May 24th.
PARENTS: Look for communication from your teachers with grade level times if your child will be receiving an award.
6TH GRADE & KINDER PROMOTIONS
Sixth grade students promoting to middle school will have a ceremony on Thursday, May 30th.
Kinder students will promote on Friday, May 31st.
Students in TK will receive a completion award at the kinder promotion assembly as well.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
SAVE THE DATES (NEXT SCHOOL YEAR)
TK & KINDER Orientations
F.Y.I.
DID YOU KNOW CNUSD HAS A TIP LINE?
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
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
If you or someone you know needs help, we are here to support you. We can provide you with contact information for appropriate agencies that assist with food, housing, health insurance, dental insurance, mental health resources, substance abuse and counseling services.
We can be reached at Parkridge Elementary School 951-736-3236 or email: Lorena Castro, Community Assistant / lgcastro@cnusd.k12.ca.us
You can also see some of the supports available to all of our families through our district or local community sponsors.
ADULT EDUCATION
CNUSD offers classes for adults as well! Adults can sign-up for classes such as English as a second language which is hosted at our school on Mondays and Wednesdays.
You can also find more adult learning opportunities and register for classes through CNUSD's ADULT SCHOOL.
PARENT CENTER
CNUSD PARENT CENTER
Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
152 East 6th Street, Corona, CA, USA
(951) 273-3132
Follow Parent Center on Facebook
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
VERY IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO SAVE
Corona Norco Unified School District 951-736-5000
Student Services 951-736-5111
First Student Busing 951-736-3304
District Transportation Managers 951-736-8233
Child Nutrition Department 951-736-3256
Link in English / Enlace en Español.
District Website www.cnusd.k12.ca.us