ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord
November 12, 2023
A Message from the Superintendent
This past week we welcomed our eighth grade students to La Sierra High School for our annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase. All of our high schools brought teams of teachers and students to show and tell all about their programs. Students in Alvord can choose to attend the high school that best fits their needs and interests, pending space considerations at our impacted schools and programs.
Here's a look at our comprehensive high school CTE program options:
Hillcrest High School (Learn more here)
Business Marketing
Computer Science
Game Design & Integration
Engineering Design
Film Production
La Sierra High School (Learn more here)
Health Careers Academy
Business Academy
Culinary Arts Academy
CISCO Academy (coming in 2024)
Norte Vista High School CTE (Learn more here)
Film Production
Culinary Arts
Fine Woodworking
Transportation/Auto
Floral Arrangement
Construction
Agriculture
PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE ON AERIES
Middle and High School Student progress report cards are now available online. To access report cards, go to AERIES parent portal at https://alvord.aeries.net/student
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP IS WEDNESDAY
The middle school soccer championship games will be held at Hillcrest High School this coming Wednesday, November 15. Girls will play at 3:00 and boys will play at 5:00. We are also pleased to announce that 42 girls and 28 boys were recognized for meeting the requirement of the Scholar Athlete Award for the Fall sports season by earning a 3.5 or higher on their last report card. Congratulations students!
TAKE OUR PRESCHOOL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
The state of California has invested in Early Childhood Education. Including Extended-day kindergarten (EDK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK), which will be universally available and free of cost for all families with children who turn four-years-old by September 1st starting in the 2025–26 school year. We currently offer TK at all of our TK-5 schools are are growing the program as more students become age-eligible.
For 3-year old children, we opened two State Preschool classes this school year, one at Stokoe Elementary and one at Myra Linn Elementary. These classes are open to 3-years old and 4-years old children. We will be opening up another class, at Collett Elementary, in the next few months.
Enrollment for State Preschool for next school year will begin in March, 2024. You can help us determine if we need more sections. Please use the Google Survey link here to let us know if you are interested in enrolling your 3-years old and 4-years old children for the 2024-24 school year.
For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 951-509-5065.
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WITH FREE ONLINE CLASSES
Student can take free online classes at Riverside Community College (RCC) and earn credit at our schools and for college. Talk to your high school counselor to learn more about them and sign up.
"KNOW THE SIGNS" WORKSHOP IS ON NOVEMBER 27
It's important to recognize the warning signs of a mental health disorder. The majority of children and adolescents who attempt suicide usually have a significant mental health disorder, usually depression. Suicide remains the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults age 15-to-24. Learn more about the warning signs and what you can do about it by attending a RUHS Know the Signs workshop. See the flyer below for details.
CALENDAR ALERT
Thanksgiving Break: 11/20-11/24 (No School)
Winter Break: 12/15-1/2 (No School)
SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE
We expect the first phase of projects specific to campus safety, including fencing and video surveillance, to be completed between this coming February and April. Stay current with information on Measure J general obligation school bond projects by signing up for updates through Parent Square under groups.
IN CLOSING
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
Upcoming Regular Meetings of the Board
Next Meeting is November 16. Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance for Regular Meetings of the Board of Education. Find them here. Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance for Special Meetings of the Board of Education.
Public Comments Welcome
Meetings are conducted at KPC Parkway, Corona, CA 92879. The Open Session begins at 6 pm. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes on any topic on the agenda or not on the agenda.
Most Recent Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
Find the November 2, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights here. Sign up for the Board Meeting Highlights here. It will be sent to your Inbox immediately following board meetings.
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
Member
Trustee Area 3
Collett K-5
Foothill K-5
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”
Sign Up for our After School Program
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.
Participate in our Middle School Sports Program
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!
Activate you Parent Square Two-Way Communication
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.
Family Engagement
Call 951-396-0126 or email Familyengagement@alvordschools.org
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Alvord Unified School District
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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