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ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord

ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord
ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord

November 27, 2022 November 27, 2022

A Message from the Superintendent A Message from the Superintendent

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I hope your family enjoyed a safe, peaceful, and festive Thanksgiving holiday. When students return to school tomorrow, there will be three weeks left in the first semester. The last day of the first semester for students is Thursday, December 15. Winter recess is from December 16 to January 2. The second semester begins on Tuesday, January 3. Schools are closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year's Day, since January 1 is on a Sunday this year.


Staying focused to finish the semester strong with winter recess approaching is challenging. Many students may be feeling overwhelmed. Particularly students preparing for final exams. Add the distraction of today's digitally-saturated world our students live in and it's easy to understand why students have to manage their impulse control to stay focused. The part of the brain that's responsible for impulse control is the last to develop in young people, which is why students sometimes act impulsively and make poor choices.


Attention management is one of the the most important skills for learners to master in the 21st century. Teachers explicitly teach study skills and other mindfulness techniques to help students learn to manage their attention. Parents can help at home too. Minimizing digital distractions, setting limits on cell phone and computer use, and encouraging periodic resting can enhance task focus while doing homework and studying.


Help your children to set up study sessions with cycles of work interrupted with scheduled breaks. The younger the child, the shorter the study session. Build up the time spent on task slowly over time to decrease internal resistance and sustain motivation. Ending the semester strong is important.

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Thank you for participating in our Slow the Spread COVID-testing program before returning to school tomorrow. Students who test positive or who have a fever or cold or flu-like symptoms, should not attend school tomorrow or until symptoms approve and they test negative.

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Students from the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at Norte Vista High School launched a massive community service project in 2020 that provides every foster student in our district with a wrapped Christmas shoe box filled with stocking stuffer type items including easily transportable games, candy, hygiene products, school supplies, and other items.


If you would like to support the project, there are a few ways you can help:


  1. We need shoeboxes, wrapping paper, and tissue paper.
  2. We need items from our Amazon wish list to fill the shoeboxes. Find the wish list here.

Learn more about the project from the brief video below and by visiting at the Christmas Shoe Box web page here.

Christmas shoebox projects

School Safety Weekly Update School Safety Weekly Update

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Numerous campus safety projects continue to be implemented around the district. Most projects will not be visible because they are addressing school safety infrastructure design based on our threat assessments. Projects that are visible include installing video surveillance systems and 8-foot, anti-climb fencing at our schools. The McAuliffe Elementary School project was recently completed and the other elementary schools near a public park or sharing a space with a public park separated by a fence are in various phases depending on the complexity of the projects.

In Closing....

On behalf of the Board of Education, thank you in advance for helping your children finish the semester strong. Stay on top of your children's grades by visiting the Aeries parent portal regularly and discussing their progress with them. Please contact your school's counselor, principal, or your student's teachers for assistance and support. We are here for you.


In partnership,


Allan Mucerino

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Upcoming Regular Meetings of the Board

Dec 15 (annual reorganization meeting)

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.

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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.

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Most Recent Board Meeting Agenda Highlights

Find the November 17, 2022 Board Meeting Highlights here. Sign up for the Board Meeting Highlights here. It will be sent to your Inbox immediately following board meetings.

MEET THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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MRS. JULIE A. MORENO

President

Trustee Area 3

Collett K-5

Foothill K-5

Myra Linn K-5

Wells 6-8

La Sierra 9-12

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DR. JOANNA DORADO

Vice President
Trustee Area 1

RMK K-5

Twinhill K-5

Valley View K-5

Loma Vista 6-8

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MR. ROBERT SCHWANDT
Clerk
Trustee Area 4

McAuliffe K-5

Orrenmaa K-5

Stokoe K-5

Arizona 6-8

Alvord High 11-12

Hillcrest 9-12

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MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON

Trustee

Lake Hills K-5

Promenade K-5

Villegas 6-8

District Office

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MS. LIZETH VEGA
Trustee

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

Native American Heritage Month
COVID Protocol for 2022-23
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Expanded Learning After School Registration Details
Sign up here for after school support
CDPH Announces New COVID School Safety Guidance
The new guidance goes into effect July 1, 2022. Click on the button for details.
Activate Your Parent Square Account Here
Access all of the benefits of Parent Square 2-way communication.
Download Parent Square App for Mobile Devices Below
Choose iPhone or Android devices
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Download for iPhone

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DOWNLOAD THE PARENT SQUARE APP

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Download from Google Play

Download from Google Play

ParentSquare 3 Minute Overview
ParentSquare Overview for Parents - Spanish
Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration
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2022-23 School Year Calendar Here
Download the 2022-23 School Year Calendar pdf here
Home-Based Learning 2022-23
If you are considering a home-based educational program, please email homebased@alvordschools.org or call 951-509-5015 for more information
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The California Department of Public Health announced that if a vaccination becomes a requirement to attend school it will not happen any sooner than July 1, 2023.
Click Here to See Measure J Facility Bond Project Priorities
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Riverside Arts Academy Music Classes
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Download the 2022-23 School Year Calendar Here
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Click Here for the School Directory
Find contact information and connect to each school's web site
Past Newsletters & Superintendent Messages Here
2022-23 Graduates: Looking for a Job? We're Hiring
tutor.com is a Free Service to Our Students
Family Engagement Workshops
View the Family Engagement Home Page Here for the Latest Workshops
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Family Engagement YouTube Home

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Family Engagement

Call 951-396-0126 or email Familyengagement@alvordschools.org

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Family Resource Home Page

Donate to the Alvord Education Foundation Here
AEF relies on the the support of its donors to provide classroom enrichment grants to teachers and college scholarships to students.
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2022-23 Full School Year Calendar
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School Data for the week ending Friday, November 18, 2022 (Schools closed week of 11/21/22)

Students Reporting a Positive Case: 47 (Last week 32)
Student Cases Requiring Contact Tracing: 33 (Last week 25)
Staff Reporting a Positive Case: 10 (Last week 5)


Riverside County Data COVID-19 Community Level: Low (last week Low)


Weekly Metrics Used to Determine the COVID-19 Community Level

Case Rate per 100,000 population: 75.57 (Last Week 50.23)

New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population: 6.6 (Last Week 4.2)

% Staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19: 3.2% (Last Week 2.5%)


Recommended actions based on current level

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Contact Tracing 2022-23 & COVID Absence Reporting
Current COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools
The latest guidance went into effect July 1, 2022
Find the COVID-19 Data Dashboard & FAQ Here
Stay Current by Tracking the Alvord Data Dashboard.
Riverside County Public Health COVID-19 News
Click here for COVID-19 Updates from Riverside County Public Health
DONATE TO ALVORD CARES
ALVORD CARES is committed to support Alvord families suffering from food-insecurity, home-insecurity, or who may be struggling as a result of unemployment or other adverse circumstances.
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ACCESS AERIES ON YOUR PHONE

Enter the Aeries Parent Portal here to update your information.
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DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP

Download Mobile App from Google Play
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DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP FOR IPHONE

Download Mobile App for iPhone from App Store
GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For more details click above to visit the FAQ and choose Just Technology.
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GOOGLE CLASSROOM HELP VIDEO

Watch it in English or in Spanish
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RESET YOUR GOOGLE PASSWORD

Submit the form in English or in Spanish to reset your password. Restablecimiento de contraseña de G Suite.
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CHROMEBOOK SUPPORT

Email the Technology Help Desk here.

Envíe un correo electrónico a la mesa de ayuda tecnológica aquí. Or phone (951) 509-5180

SEE WHAT'S NEW ON PEACHJAR
We use Peachjar's digital flyer management solution to deliver important school and community resources to our students and their families.
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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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