ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

While driving, we encourage resides to limit travel, plan for extra time, slow down and to always remember to turn around, don’t drown if they encounter flooded roadways. Residents can find tips at the county’s official source for emergency preparedness RivCoReady.org. Lastly, we encourage everyone to sign up for the county’s local emergency alerting system, Alert RivCo. The process is quick and can be done at RivCoReady.org/AlertRivCo. A free guide to help residents identify and mitigate flood hazards is available for download at: http://tinyurl.com/RivCo-Flood-Guide

Alvord joins the state of California and the nation in celebrating the vital role our school counselors play in the social, emotional, career, and academic development of our children. Our incredible counselors support and consult with parents, teachers, and fellow educators to help ensure our students have every opportunity to optimize their education and explore their potential. I can speak for myself and many others when I say counselors change lives for the better. Take the time this week to tell your favorite counselors how much you appreciate them.

February 1 marked the start of Black History Month, bringing opportunities for critical reflection and honest conversation with our students about Black history and the future. This year we recognize and celebrate the rich history and life of African American arts and artisans.

Within Riverside County, the competition began at the school level, with the top spellers advancing to our district competition tomorrow evening at 6:30 pm in person at LSHS Performing Arts Center. Join us or watch the livestream on our YouTube channel. After tomorrow's competition, the next level is the Riverside County Spelling Bee Competition on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center.

The final competition is the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 26-31, 2024, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Good luck tomorrow evening students!

While schools are closed for Presidents Week, February 19-23, our Expanded Learning Opportunity Program will be open for three full days of fun and learning on February 20-22 from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Check below for your location, based on your home school.

PROMENADE

550 Hamilton Dr. Corona 92879

For students from Promenade, Lake Hills, and Orrenmaa

FOOTHILL

8230 Wells Ave, Riverside 92503

For students from Foothill, Arlanza, La Granada, and Terrace.

TWINHILL

11000 Campbell Ave, Riverside, 92505

For students from Twinhill, Collett, Myra Linn, and RMK.

VALLEY VIEW

11750 Gramercy Ave, Riverside. 92505

For students from Valley View, McAuliffe, and Stokoe

ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

11045 Arizona, Riverside, 92503

For all middle school students

Make earning college credit a 2024 goal! Alvord students can take FREE online classes at Riverside Community College (RCC) and earn credit at their high school and at RCC. Get experience taking college level classes as a high school student!

Registration is open for free English as a Second Language classes for adults age 18 or older. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Alvord High School on 3606 Pierce in Riverside. For more information call 951-509-6116 or email adulted@alvordschools.org. Or register here.

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

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 is closed.

Visit our web site here for more details and process information. Or call (951) 509-6244.

Presidents Week, February 19-23 (No school)

Spring Break, March 25-29 (No school)
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 (No school)
Last Day of School, May 31

Our Measure J projects committed to student and staff safety are in various phases as our team navigates construction planning and project management around school schedules and other components. As we plan our summer school programs we will take into consideration the many construction projects underway, and consequently offer our summer program only at specific schools. Security systems, video surveillance, anti-climb fencing, notification systems, and strategic landscaping are among the primary projects you will see in various phases. Get Measure J updates by joining the Parent Square Measure J Community Group.

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

MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON

President

Lake Hills K-5

Promenade K-5

Villegas 6-8

District Office

MS. GEORGINA RAMIREZ

Vice President
Trustee Area 1

RMK K-5

Twinhill K-5

Valley View K-5

Loma Vista 6-8

MS. LIZETH VEGA
Clerk
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

MR. ROBERT D. SCHWANDT
Member
Trustee Area 4

McAuliffe K-5

Orrenmaa K-5

Stokoe K-5

Arizona 6-8

Alvord High 11-12

Hillcrest 9-12

Our partner, PIQE, is a national organization known for delivering evidence-based programs that engage, empower and transform parents to actively engage in their children’s education and strengthen parent-school collaboration. The workshops are designed to empower parents with information, skills development, and support systems, particularly for families of historically underrepresented students. Contact our Family Engagement Office for more information at 951-396-0126.

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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