ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

In addition to the normal highs and lows of childhood and adolescence, growing concerns about social media, mass violence, political polarization, and other threats to our society and particularly our youth are leading to an increase in emotional and behavioral problems. One of the many manifestations of the problem related to school is chronic absenteeism. When students miss school they not only fall behind academically and socially, they also miss out on critical support services schools provide.

The term "Wraparound" describes the approach schools and multiple support agencies are taking to provide services that fit a child's and family's identified needs, culture, and preferences. Our Pupil Support Services team trains and supports our school site teams to build the capacity to provide services within our schools. The primary difference between the Wraparound approach and the traditional problem-based approach is that the Wraparound approach builds on individual and family strengths. In other words, it's strength-based, not problem-based.

Wraparound support forms the foundation of our Community Schools initiative, which we are currently in the planning phase of fully implementing. Stay tuned to this space for updates.

Among our partners providing a "Wraparound" approach to child and family wellbeing is the Riverside University Health System (RUHS). Their programs are family centered, individualized, community based, strength focused, and needs driven. Learn more here about the programs RUHS mental health professionals provide to parents who are raising a child or teenager with mental health and/or emotional and behavioral challenges.

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
Veteran's Day: 11/10/23 (No School)
Thanksgiving Break: 11/20-11/24 (No School)
Winter Break: 12/15-1/2 (No School)

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WEEK TIPS
Last week we sent digital citizenship tips to parents and students through ParentSquare. If you missed them, you can find them here:

Media Balance and Well-Being

Privacy and Security

Cyberbullying and Digital Drama

Digital Footprint and Identity

News and Media Literacy

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
Facebook: facebook.com/alvordunified
Twitter: @AlvordUnified
Instagram: alvordunified