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)

“From Surviving to Thriving!” Free Webinar Series for Parents

Internationally recognized parent educator, speaker, and author of 24 books, Dr. Michele Borba, will host two different four-part virtual learning engagements for students, parents, and educators entitled “From Surviving to Thriving!”

The series, organized by the California Department of Education, Riverside County Office of Education, and El Dorado Office of Education, is designed for families, educators, and all champions for kids and youth.

View session themes and times and register for the Spring Webinar Series at: http://bit.ly/399GNX8.

View session themes and times and register for the Summer Webinar Series at http://bit.ly/3cc9Yuq.

Participants can attend any of the live sessions of their choice, or view the sessions on their own as they will be recorded and available to registrants following the live events.

Mind Out Loud

May 4-6; 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Wellness Together School Mental Health, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the California Department of Education, will host Mind Out Loud – a free three-day virtual event for middle and high school students to convene and boldly discuss mental health; connect with peers across California; hear from engaging speakers to become equipped with practical tools for wellness; increase mental health awareness and advocacy for themselves and friends; learn about suicide prevention, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

For more information and to register, click here.

Loyola Marymount University Summer Reading Skills Programs

Strengthen Skills, Build Confidence, Enjoy Reading

These programs teach key reading skills for every grade, from phonics and sight words for younger children to comprehension, textbook strategies and writing skills for older kids, and everything in between.

Guided by a knowledgeable and supportive teacher, students in these programs experience reading success, again and again, developing their skills and building confidence in outstanding books at the right level of challenge for each age.

How the Programs Work

Your child will attend weekly live online classes that build skills and provide great experiences with terrific books – books that are filled with interesting characters, exciting storylines, and engaging themes. Between classes, your child will practice reading and complete fun interactive lessons that develop core skills and build confidence.

An Institute of Reading Development teacher will provide all the support and instruction your child needs to grow as a reader and student. Your child will get a jumpstart on the next school year and be ready to make it a big success!

Call 1-800-477-1329 to speak with a reading program advisor.

McCallum Theatre Education

Riverside County Office of Education, Visual and Performing Arts, is proud to partner with McCallum Theatre Education to present its online series. Teachers, students, and families can access high-quality offerings curated to inspire, energize, and educate at no cost.

Resources are available, making it simple for teachers and parents to enhance the learning experience and engage students in meaningful ways. Make powerful connections with the core curriculum, nurture curiosity, build creative and critical thinking skills, and have fun together!

For more detailed information, go to McCallum’s website.

Intra-district Transfer Deadline Extended

The deadline for open enrollment requests for intra-district transfer for the 2021-2022 school year has been extended to April 16. You will need to complete an intra-district request if you want your child to attend a school outside their assigned neighborhood school. All transfer applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed and accommodated on a space-available basis and may not be reviewed until after the first day of school.

2021 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Mark Takano invites you and your high school student artists to participate in the 2021 High School Congressional Art Competition – a nationwide annual art competition that allows high school students to showcase their artistic abilities.

Here are some important details for the 2021 Competition:

Friday, April 30, 2021, 5:00 p.m. – All participating high school artists must submit a high quality photograph of their artwork, along with their student release form, to this Google Form.

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.

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.

Homeless Support - Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

The Housing Support Program provides support to eligible CalWORKs customers when they are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Assistance may include support for:

• Housing outreach and placement
• Landlord recruitment
• Utility assistance
• Hotel/motel vouchers
• Rental assistance
• Security deposits
• Credit repair
• Case management

For more information, contact (833) 391-0506 or HSP@rivco.org.

Drive Thru Lunch

Fourth Saturday of each month

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Oasis Community Church

23750 Alessandro Blvd Ste. C

1 blk. west of Heacock on Alessandro

(951) 653-0737

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.

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.

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.

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/.