School Counselor- Mrs. Arias

Distance Learning Platform: Google Classroom

Google Classroom Code: q7efnr5

New SEL Lesson/activity posts weekly on Mondays

Office Hours: (M-F 8-9:30, 12:30-2:00)

Pandemic EBT benefits have been extended

Children who got P-EBT benefits over the summer of 2020 can get more P-EBT benefits for the months of August and September. Families do not need to do anything. Under the P-BET extension, each eligible child will receive a new P-EBT card with new P-EBT benefits for the months of August and September 2020. These new P-EBT cards will be mailed directly to eligible families without families having to apply online. View flyer for more information in English or Spanish.

SmartBus to Provide WiFi for Students

The SmartBus is here! If you are having trouble connecting to the Internet, you can now connect through MVUSD's SmartBus system. There are 17 buses parked throughout the community. Please refer to the guidelines and bus schedule in this flyer: SmartBus Wifi Connection.

Alpha Phi Alpha 33rd Annual Oratorical Contest

The annual contest is open to all students in grades 1-12. Participants are grouped into three categories: first through fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade, and ninth through twelfth grade.

Read application, which is due by January 15, 2021, for additional information. For questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Charles Brown at charlesbrownjr9@gmail.com.

Art Contest: Life In Moreno Valley Before 1984

Moreno Valley City Councilman David Marquez is pleased to present an art contest dedicated to promoting local civic awareness and history. The city of Moreno Valley formed in December of 1984. Using their existing knowledge about the past of Moreno Valley or new and researched information, local youth in grades 2-12 are invited to develop a poster depicting life in Moreno Valley before the city formed.

Deadline to enter is February 1, 2021. See flyer for more details.

Paper Tutoring

Paper Tutoring is available to all students in grades 4 to 12. Students can access Paper through Clever 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please watch the video in the flyer for more details. For questions, please contact your site, which will have a Paper account manager.

View flyer for additional information and video in English or Spanish.

Community Free Food Drive-Thru

Thursdays

Rising Star Business Academy Parking Lot

23750 Alessandro Blvd.

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Power Speaks Louder food drive provides free boxes of produce, dry goods and essentials Thursdays from 10 a.m. until supplies last.

For more information, view video or flyer.

The Parent Project

This program is composed of eight 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

The program began on October 1, but you can still register for the remaining sessions, which run through December 10 from 6-8 p.m.

See attached flyer in English or Spanish for more information and to register.

Flu Shots

Riverside County community-based clinics are now open. There is no pre-registration required, no cost for the vaccination and flu shots will be given in a drive-thru fashion. Please view flyer for locations and times.

Anteater Science 2020 Workshops

Science and fun for the whole family. Check out this flyer for a schedule of monthly Zoom workshops.

All workshops will be from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Community Resources

Click here for our Moreno Valley Unified School District Community Resources Directory, which provides contact information for helpful resources ranging from alcohol and drug assistance to suicide prevention.

Safe Family Justice Centers of Riverside County can help if you are or know the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or child or elder abuse. For more information in English or Spanish, click here.

College Board Scholarships

Complete the FAFSA® for the chance to win $1,000 through College Board Opportunity Scholarships.

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program guides you through important college planning steps and offers a chance to earn money for each step you complete, like completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Class of 2021 students, complete five of the six actions (Build, Practice, Strengthen, Complete and Apply) and you're eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.

Start earning chances to win scholarships today.

United Lift Rental Assistance Fund

Riverside County is providing $33 million in rental assistance, funded by the CARES Act and CDBG. Eligible residents in Riverside County can apply for $3,500 in rental assistance. Rental assistance is open to all residents regardless of immigration status. There are no income limits for applicants and you do not need to be behind on your rent to qualify.

Applications are open at www.unitedlift.org.

Click here for additional information.

Pandemic Financial Assistance

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 the 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.

MVUSD Learning Continuity and Attendance Plans Online

This year, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) was replaced with the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. The district’s Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan has been posted to the district’s website in English and Spanish for public review.

Free Virtual High-Intensity Interval Trainings - Updated Schedule

Moreno Valley Pop Warner Football and Cheer invite students to participate in weekly training sessions. The program is free, but space is limited! Click here to view available dates of free weekly zoom lessons in high-intensity interval training for student-athletes who would like to engage in physical activity at home during this distance learning period.

Child Care

The Riverside County Office of Education has compiled child care resources for parents. This includes an online referral system.

Cub Scouts of America

In Scouting, boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Find more information about joining a local Cub Scout unit today.

Anti-Bullying Institute’s Virtual Resources

The Anti-Bullying Institute (ABI) continues to serve students, educators and parents by providing kindness and bullying-prevention resources. ABI has introduced several new virtual programs and activities, including an IGTV and YouTube mini video series, as well as virtual kindness and shoutout cards.

ABI also offers the following bullying-prevention resources:

• Take 30 Webinars - a professional development webinar series on various bullying-prevention topics

• Printable materials, such as kindness affirmation cards

• Virtual parent and cyber-bullying classes.

Learn more at antibullyinginstitute.org.

Coronavirus Testing

Moreno Valley residents can get tested at CVS pharmacies for coronavirus infection. Testing is reserved for those showing COVID-19 symptoms or people in other high-risk categories, not for antibodies. Appointments are required at all three sites:

• Cottonwood Golf Center, 13671 Frederick St., Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Appointments scheduled by phone at 888-634-1123 or online at https://lhi.care/covidtesting. Must meet eligibility requirements.

• CrossWord Christian Church, 21401 Box Springs Road, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call to make an appointment: 1-800-945-6171. Open to all, regardless of symptoms.

• CVS Pharmacy, Lakeside Terrace Center, 26180 Iris Ave., daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Make an appointment online at www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing. Must meet eligibility requirements.

California Parent and Youth Helpline

The California Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for services in English, Spanish and other languages. For more information, visit: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/.

• There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
• These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Stay home if you’re sick

• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.

Cover coughs and sneezes

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Wear a facemask if you are sick

• If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.

• If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

Clean and disinfect

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.