“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” — Winnie the Pooh

Welcome to Autumn at CNUSD!

HELLO, Everyone!

We have made it to the beginning of the Fall season, and though there have been some hurdles along the way, like extreme weather, earthquakes, concerning fires, some school closures, and poor air quality, just to name a few, daily life around CNUSD has remained QUITE productive, enriching, and fruitful.

As we step into Autumn, we want to highlight the vital role that family engagement plays in our students’ success. Research consistently shows that when families are actively involved in their children’s education, it leads to better attendance, higher achievement and a more positive school experience. We’re excited to foster community building this season through various events and activities designed to strengthen our connections. Your involvement not only enriches our school environment but also sets a powerful example for our students.

Thank you for being an essential part of our CNUSD family!

Here's to feeling blessed, grateful, and ready for a Happy Fall season.

🌰 Cassandra Willis 🍂

Here is a little BLIP about these AMAZING Programs that support some of our CNUSD students.

Club Hope provides academic and social-emotional support for students and their families who are experiencing homelessness and/or lack fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.

All-Stars Foster Youth Program empowers youth with resources needed to self advocate, make healthy choices, and prepare for their future.

Events for these programs are by invitation only and require an R.S.V.P.

Caregivers are the cornerstones of a child’s early learning as they introduce and model healthy behaviors. Here are four key areas where we can remind families to be particularly vigilant:

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1. Emphasize healthy habits.
   Instilling health and wellness basics is essential for kids’ overall development and long-term health. In addition to encouraging nutritious meals and ample exercise and free play, don’t overlook the importance of adequate sleep. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health uncovered a number of areas where parents said their child is delayed in getting to sleep, whether it’s staying up too late to play, noise from other rooms or their child being worried or anxious. Transitioning from a relaxed summer schedule to the early morning school wakeup call can be a challenging process, so suggest they start adjusting sleep schedules a few weeks before school begins.
2. Promote attendance.
   You likely have recognized an increase in absenteeism in your school; studies show that chronic absenteeism has been on a worrisome rise. Impress upon caregivers that children can’t learn if they’re not in school, and while they should never send them to school if they are actively sick, missing days can impede their learning and confidence.
3. Reinforce healthy social media and screen time habits.
   It’s no secret that the ubiquity of phones and social media can take its toll on today’s youth; in fact, a study from The Pew Research Center found that more than 70% of parents said they worry their kids have too much screen time. Reigning it in can be challenging, but phone-free zones are good for all of us. Check out some tips on setting guidelines here.
4. Watch for signs of mental distress.
   

   Today’s youth are increasingly experiencing anxiety and depression — mental health conditions that can and should be treated. Early intervention is critical, making it essential for both school personnel and student caregivers to watch for signs and symptoms.

BrightLife Kids is for any family living in California with kids 0-8 years old. Parents and caregivers can turn to BrightLife Kids for peer support and expert advice on how to handle behavioral challenges while teaching resilience, problem-solving, and communication.

BrightLife also offers support for Tweens ages 9-12

This program of Coaching is for preteens and their parents/caregivers

Learn to set boundaries on social media, manage peer pressure, nurture your tween’s growing sense of independence, build self-esteem, confidence, and inclusivity, and so much more.

UNITY is a Coalition, of over 70 public/private agencies and community groups serving youth of Corona/Norco area. Objectives: Educational Programming, Positive Alternative Activities, Financial-Community Grants, and Networking.

For more information:

Call (951) 279-3689

Or visit their facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/unitycoronanorco/

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Program Focus: Technology, Science, Engineering, and Journalism

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• Improved academic achievement: Students can see the connection between what they learn in the classroom and what they do in the garden, which can lead to improved science achievement scores.
• Improved health and nutrition: Students can learn about nutrition, grow healthy foods, and eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Improved social skills: Students can learn to cooperate, work in teams, and develop self-confidence.
• Improved environmental attitudes: Students can learn about nature and environmental stewardship.
• Improved life skills: Students can learn about the principles of birth, growth, maturity, and harvest.
• Improved understanding of complex systems: Students can learn how multiple systems interact with each other and develop interventions to influence them.
• Improved connection to nature: Students can get a close-up look at natural processes and the organisms that live in them.
• Improved connection to community: School gardens can connect schools with local businesses and groups, and with seniors who have skills to share.
• Improved connection to other generations: School gardens can connect children to older generations.
• Improved biodiversity: School gardens can help preserve biodiversity.

  Improved developmental and social milestones: School gardens can be important for preschoolers and students with special needs.
  

In the digital age, getting families to engage with school communications can be challenging Given the overwhelming number of emails we all receive, it’s crucial to employ innovative strategies to boost attendance through your bulletins, newsletters and other communication platforms. Here are some actionable ideas to help you stand out and get families involved:

• Implement an Attendance Leaderboard: Create a friendly competition by showcasing classes with the highest attendance rates. Use eye-catching graphics and emojis to make it visually appealing. This not only celebrates success but also motivates improvement.
• Personalized Attendance Trackers: Include Personalized Tracker for each student. Use data visualization tools to create simple, colorful charts showing individual attendance trends. This personal touch can make your communications more relevant and engaging for families.
• “Attendance Spotlight” Feature: Highlight students who have shown significant improvement in attendance. Share their stories and the positive impacts of regular attendance on their academic and social growth.
• Gamify Attendance Goals: Create a school-wide attendance game with milestones and rewards. Use your newsletter to update on progress and announce winners. Gamification can boost engagement rates by up to 48%.
• Community Connection Calendar: Create a calendar showcasing local activities that align with school subjects, encouraging families to attend both school and community events.
• “Did You Know?” Attendance Facts: Include bite-sized, surprising facts about the impact of attendance on student success. Use infographics to make these facts more shareable – infographics are liked and shared on social media 3x more than any other type of content.
• Family Feedback Loop: Implement a quick, one-question survey in each newsletter asking for family input on attendance challenges. This two-way communication can increase engagement by showing families their voices matter.

Remember, consistency is key. Maintain a regular newsletter schedule and use a mobile-friendly format – over 60% of emails are opened on mobile devices. By implementing these strategies, you can transform your newsletter into a powerful tool for boosting attendance and family engagement.

When Smore newsletters are paired with SchoolStatus Connect, you can turbocharge your communications by layering on personalization, message engagement data, auto-translated one- and two-way messaging, and more! Learn more about Smore and SchoolStatus Connect.

Thank you for sharing this valuable information, Dr. Kara Stern