ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

We are entering the final two weeks of the first semester. The last day for students is Thursday, December 14. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 3. On Friday, December 15, our Expanded Learning Team is hosting a Holiday Festival at Stokoe Elementary and Wells Middle School. Students must be registered to attend. The deadline to register is tonight, December 3. See details below for additional information on the full day event.

Please join us for a very special Expanded Learning Holiday Festival on Friday, December 15, 2023. All TK-8th grade students are invited to attend.

Students will participate in activities highlighting holidays celebrated around the world at this time of year—arts and crafts, music, games and more! Elementary students will attend at Stokoe

Elementary students will attend at Stokoe Elementary School and middle school students will participate at Wells Middle School. Busing will be provided. Students will all receive breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper.

Today is the last day to register – please register via Parent Square. This will be a very fun day your child will not want to miss!

Intra-district transfer are for families that choose to attend a school other than their school of residence based on the boundaries that are established by the Board of Education. Boundaries are established based on neighborhoods and adjusted routinely as enrollment increases or decreases due to economic or societal factors or other reasons, including intra-district transfers. We are in the process are studying our current boundaries to balance capacity utilization among our schools. In other words, when schools are either too full or too empty, the Board of Education may adjust one or more boundaries to balance enrollment, depending on the circumstances.

The INTRA-District Transfer Window for 2024-2025 for Grades 6-12 will be 1/3/2024-1/19/2024

The INTRA-District Transfer Window for 2024-2025 for Grades TK-5 will be 1/22/2024-2/9/2024

Transfer applications may be received in two ways:

1. Email the completed, signed application with required documentation to: StudentServices@alvordschools.org

OR

2. Mail the completed, signed application with required documentation to:

Alvord Unified School District
Attn: Student Services
9 KPC Parkway

Corona, CA 92879

Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Alvord has had computer science education at our schools since 2015 and this school year it has increased exponentially. Over 50 teachers, K - 12 are participating in computer science supplemental coursework to be authorized to teach computer science in their current classrooms or as a stand-alone elective course. For this coming week, many teachers across the district are preparing to host students after school for an "Hour of Code" activity. Be on the lookout for a message from your school this week for more details.

Winter Break: 12/15-1/2 (No School)

The Measure J Community Group on Parent Square has been updated. Stay current with information on school bond projects by signing up for updates through Parent Square under groups.

On behalf of the Board of Education, thank you for choosing Alvord as your education partner. We strive to be our best, so that your children can be their best.

In partnership,

Allan Mucerino

MR. ROBERT D. SCHWANDT
President
Trustee Area 4

McAuliffe K-5

Orrenmaa K-5

Stokoe K-5

Arizona 6-8

Alvord High 11-12

Hillcrest 9-12

MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON

Vice President

Lake Hills K-5

Promenade K-5

Villegas 6-8

District Office

MS. GEORGINA RAMIREZ

Clerk
Trustee Area 1

RMK K-5

Twinhill K-5

Valley View K-5

Loma Vista 6-8

MS. LIZETH VEGA
Member
Trustee Area 2

Arlanza K-5

La Granada K-5

Terrace K-5

Norte Vista 9-12

Alternative Ed Center

Keller Administration Site

Child Nutrition Services

MRS. JULIE A. MORENO

Trustee Area 3

Myra Linn K-5

Wells 6-8

La Sierra 9-12

Sign Up for Weekly Notifications in Aeries & Follow Your Student's Progress

Visit the Aeries Parent Portal frequently to check on assignments and grades. You can also sign up to receive a weekly notice in Aeries for a quick summary of the grade book, missing assignments, attendance for the week. Here's how to sign up:

• Login to Aeries Parent Portal
• Click on the down arrow on the top right corner after your email address
• Select “Parent Notification Preferences”

• Check the box next to “Receive Weekly Progress Email”
• Select the day and time for notification
• Click “Save”

Alvord provides an extension of the school day and school year through its Expanded Learning Program. The focus is on academic, artistic, social, emotional, and physical development for students in elementary and middle school, including middle school sports. The program does not replicate learning activities that take place during the regular school day. Instead, it builds upon them. The program is offered everyday after school, as well as intercession, including summer and extended breaks for holidays. Learn more about it here. Or call (951) 358-1682, Monday - Friday, 9:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Did you know we offer a full year of middle school sports? We kick off the program with Track and Field just a few days after the school year begins. Specific information regarding clinic and team tryouts will be distributed by each individual middle school site. The link to register to participate in any our middle school sports programs will be sent via Parent Square next week once our registration website goes live. All interested students will need to register and students trying out for any of our competitive teams will need to provide a sports clearance physical form completed by a medical doctor prior to their tryout. Forms can be obtained in the main office of any of our middle schools. Soccer follows the Track & Field season. Other sports include volleyball, flag-football, basketball and pep squad. Make sure your child is registered to participate. The website link is coming soon!

Parent Square is a safe and secure platform for school-to-home and home-to-school communication. All of our schools rely on it to keep parents informed. Instead of a one-way communication tool, Parent Square provides two-way communication. But to fully utilize the two-way feature of Parent Square, you have to activate your account. Sign in here and activate the two-way tool.

Email: AUSD@alvordschools.org
Website: https://www.alvordschools.org
Location: 9 Kpc Parkway, Corona, CA 92879, USA
Phone: (951) 509-5000
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