Cloverdale Elementary News
Week Of February 15, 2021
Principal's Den
I pray that you are all doing well and staying healthy. We continue our celebration of African-American History month. Each week I have been highlighting a different person during our morning announcements and this week I encouraged our lions to learn more about Mr. Hank Aaron. This week we are celebrating 'Random Acts of Kindness Week.' I hope you are in a position where you can do just that and help others in need. There are lots of people having difficulties within our community or within our own families during this pandemic. Let us spread the positivity by helping lift one another. I hope you all had a relaxing four day weekend and are able to keep the message of St. Valentine's Day and continue to be kind and caring for one another throughout the year.
Our school is getting ready to administer the ELPAC assessment to all of our students classified as English Language Learners. You will be receiving more information about the assessment and schedule soon.
We are planning a make-up and Spring Picture Day on March 4, from 2-6pm. I hope you can all make arrangements to be at school that day and have your picture taken. There were many of you that were unable to join us during our Fall Pictures, and we want you all to be included in our school's yearbook. As a reminder, please take pictures of your children when participating in school spirit days and email those pictures to your teachers. We'd love to be able to include these in our school yearbook as well.
As we continue to endure through the covid 19 pandemic and its outcomes, please continue to follow safety protocols and remind others to do the same. The faster we can overcome covid 19 as a community, the faster we can return to a sense of normalcy. Remember to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Wear your mask and stay at home as much as possible.
STAR students of the week - Congratulations to Nevaeh Evans from Ms. Curtis's class and Keyon Landcraft from Ms. Sabatini's class for being selected as our Cloverdale STAR students of the week. We have many other outstanding nominees for this special award and I will proudly read their names in the morning announcements. Please make sure that your students continue to stay engaged and participate in their classes daily.
Employees of the Month: We are recognizing a certificated teacher and a classified educator for the month of February. Our teacher of the month is Ms. Estrada and our classified educator is our school clerk Ms. Gloria Pozos.
I also want to recognize our teacher of the year and classified educator of the year that will represent our school at our district's Saluting Education event. Our teacher of the year is Ms. Richards and our Classified Educator of the Year is Ms. Kim Sharp, our evening custodian.
In this weeks SEL lessons with Ms. Dahlman you will be learning about different skill sets necessary for you to succeed. These include: being inclusive and refusing bullying. These are very important life skills and I hope you will learn something valuable from these lessons.
Thank you,
At Cloverdale we strive to be Leaders by Example. As I mention to our students during announcements, this means that we always try to do the right thing even when no one is looking.
As part of our school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), we also learn to ROAR. This is a matrix that exemplifies our core values of being Respectful, Organized, Accountable, and Responsible.
Our goal is to be college ready once we graduate from High School and that starts today!
Sincerely,
Genaro García
Principal
STAR Students Of The Week
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Week Of 2/1/2021
Employees Of The Month-February
Ms. Estrada has worked for MVUSD since 1995 in different positions, schools and grade levels. She shared that her learning journey through her peers and students has never ended. We are fortunate to have her at Cloverdale !
Classified Employee-Gloria Pozos
Mrs. Estrada-Teacher Of The Month
Mrs. Pozos -Classified Staff Member Of The Month
Employees Of The Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Richards who is a first grade teacher here at Cloverdale! Mrs. Richards knew she wanted to be a teacher as a child, in her words “ this is my dream job.” She has been teaching for 32 years. She has spent the majority of her career at Cloverdale, this marks her 24th year here. We are so lucky to have her on our team!
Classified Employee Of The Year:
Congratulations to Kim Sharp our evening custodian. Kim started working for MVUSD as a sub custodian in October of 2014. She worked at a few different sites before she was offered a long term assignment at Armada elementary, where she remained worked through August 2015. Kim decided to apply for a permanent position with the district after realizing how much she truly enjoyed the job. In August of 2015 she was offered a spot at Cloverdale Elementary and lucky for use she accepted. We have been so fortunate to have her hard-working and friendly personality as a part of our Cloverdale family since then.
Upcoming Dates To Remember
Kid's Heart Challenge- Starting Feb 9th-Feb 26th
Black History Month
Palm Middle School STEAM Academy meeting-February 17th
Cloverdale Spring Picture Day - March 4th
Cloverdale Spirit Days
Resources
Community Photo Album
Grab-N-Go Lunches Are Back!
Rent Assistance
Riverside Salvation Army
If you need assistance with your rent, the Riverside Salvation Army may be able to assist with funds that do not have to be paid back. They may also be able to provide funding for utilities. Call 951-784-4490; ext. 113 for rental or mortgage assistance, ext. 115 for utilities assistance.
The United Lift Renters Assistance Program
Available aid per family: $3500.00
What you need to know:
· You do not have to be behind in your rent
· You can apply this aid to future rent
· Once approved the aid goes directly to your landlord or property manager
· This aid is not taxable and does not have to be paid back
· You are not eligible to receive this aid if you are related to the landlord or have already applied for and received assistance
What you need to qualify:
· New: Total income less than $62,000. (Proof of income-paystubs, bank statement)
· Rental Agreement
· Valid ID
· Proof of Loss of Income due to Covid-19
· Copy of W-9 form provided by your landlord or property manager Landlord W9 link: https://iscuw.wufoo.com/forms/q1f2qpi10lba1bi/
* Please note: all documents must be scanned and uploaded to the www.unitedlift.org
website
Parent Trainings
English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VDRTYhFez6z4y4o0lgZYl3K6BKcu7_eO/view
Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hzsmEbLbDwZECvTJ0wAGUZ8Z_AKw4ueq/view
Google Classroom For Parents:
English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/115g8-NDuc4QJcW8vSHUrKykySVi7SB_i/view
Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ri65yX7sIjX_YwwEStI_FWoAyzGBjGD/view
Screencastify For Parents:
English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aoEGrHysbGNioFrkBUKnHsnE_9e1U-dz/view
Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zcdQUk7oUtUGrC0Dfubn_qLY5tJ1u-GI/view
The Parent Project Training
Thursdays, February 1-April 22
6:00-8:00 p.m.
This program is composed of 10 weekly sessions that offer straightforward, practical step-by-step action plans for parents raising teenagers.
Goals:
- Increase communication
- Reduce family conflict
- Reduce inappropriate behavior
- Improve school attendance and performance
See attached flyer in English or Spanish for more information and to register.
Low Cost or Free Internet Access
If you are looking for low- or no-cost internet access, here are three resources:
- SBX Youth and Family Services is a local Inland Empire community-based organization working with families to connect affordable home internet and other valuable services such as hotspots.
- Text “Connect” to 951-406-4466 for more information
- Call 951-406-4466
- SIGN UP www.SBXinc.org/low-cost-internet
- Everyoneon.org is a nonprofit dedicated to creating social and economic opportunity by connecting low-income families to affordable internet service and computers, and delivering digital skills trainings.
- The California Department of Education has compiled a list of low- and no-cost internet access plans.
Did you know you could also check out one of the nearly 100 more mobile hotspots from the city's three libraries? Locations and operating hours of Moreno Valley Public Libraries are available here.
Parent Resource Center
Think Together Program
Pandemic Financial Assistance Program
Riverside County residents whose employment was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may receive up to $800 in assistance thanks to a state grant received by the Riverside County Workforce Development Division.
Type of Assistance Available:
One-time assistance between $400 and $800, depending on participant's income
Funds may be used to pay for
Costs to return to work; including telework equipment (e.g., computer), childcare, or transportation
Housing expenses
Utility expenses
Please view flyer for eligibility and application information.
Free WiFi Spots In Moreno Valley
MVUSD WiFi Busses
Library Books
Virtual Recess
Open Enrollment for 2021-2022 Intra-District Transfers
If your student was placed at Cloverdale due to lack of space at their home school and you have decided you would like to continue with us next year,
Please go to Central Registration , 23301 Dracea Ave (near MV Community Park and submit your application
Open enrollment will close on March 12, 2021
Yearbook Announcement!
Free Online Tutoring Grades 4--12
Black History Month Drive Thru Celebration
Parent Committees and Volunteers
School Site Council
This committee is an important committee that is involved in making decisions regarding categorical programs (i.e. Title I, LCFF) that affect your student's education. Parents will be notified of meetings periodically. The School Site Council meets once per month.
ELAC
AAPAC
Cloverdale PTA
Weekly Announcements
School Focuses Of The Week
AVID
Let's Explore our college and career options starting with the letter "M"
Career Highlight of the Week
Meteorologist
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic-OdOKgeD8
Read more about a Meteorologist Here: https://careerkids.com/pages/meteorologists
College Highlight of the Week
Morehouse College
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWV6QO6qWcI
Read more about this college here: http://bit.ly/2Z9Hnic
SEL Focus Of The Week
TK-2nd Being Inclusive
Including others means welcoming them and encouraging them to join in.
It is important to find ways to make everyone feel included.
Being welcomed and included feels good.
Feeling left out is hurtful.
3rd-Recognizing Bullying
Bullying is mean or hurtful behavior that keeps happening. It is unfair and one-sided.
Bullying is not safe, respectful, or kind. It is against the rules.
Recognizing bullying is the first step in getting it to stop.
4th-5th Grade Recognize,Report,Refuse
Bullying is mean or hurtful behavior that keeps happening. It is unfair and one-sided.
Adult intervention is often required to end bullying effectively.
Refusing bullying means to use words or actions to stop bullying.
Being assertive is one way to refuse or stop bullying.
Black History Presented By Our School's AAPAC
Cloverdale Elementary School
Website: https://cloverdale.mvusd.net/
Location: 12050 Kitching Street, Moreno Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 951-571-4550