ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord
March 17, 2024
A Message from the Superintendent
At the conclusion of this coming week, our annual Spring Break begins. Schools are closed from Monday, March 25 - 29. Students return to school on April 1 for the remaining quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Our Expanded Learning Program will be open for STEAM Exploration Camp, March 25 - 29, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, for TK - 8 students.
- Lake Hills Elementary for all elementary school students
- Villegas Middle School for all middle school students
Busses will be available to students who need transportation to and from the STEAM Camps; your child will board a bus at their home school and return to that location at the conclusion of the day. Call the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program team for details: 951-358-1682
PROGRESS REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE IN AERIES
Student progress reports are now available on-line in the Aeries Parent Portal from your computer or from your phone. The Aeries Portal App is available on the Google Play Store for Android users and the Apple App Store for Apple users. Monitor attendance, grades, report cards and historical records throughout the school year. You can update contact information and view important documents as well on the Aeries Portal App.
NOMINATE A STUDENT BY MARCH 29
The City of Riverside annually recognizes Riverside's 25 Most Remarkable Teens. The program is organized by the Riverside Youth Council. Awards are given by the Youth Council, Mayor, and City Council to celebrate high school students' various accomplishments. To be nominated, a teen should excel in one or more of the following categories: academics, visual & performing arts, athletics, community involvement, leadership, courage to overcome, or any other remarkable trait(s) that deserve recognition. Nominees MUST be in grades 8 to 12 and LIVE in the city of Riverside.Students may be nominated by any person or school that has evidence of the student's success. To nominate a student, complete the application here. The same person or school may nominate multiple students. If you have any questions, please contact Edward Coronado at the City of Riverside. Email Mr. Coronado here. The deadline to submit is March 29, 2024.
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
CALENDAR ALERT - PLAN AHEAD
Spring Break, March 25-29 (Schools closed) Expanded Learning is Open
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 (Schools closed)
Last Day of School, May 31
MEASURE J SCHOOL FACILITIES BOND UPDATE
Numerous Measure J Projects are underway. See the images below. Priority projects focus on school safety and campus enhancements. Get Measure J updates by joining the Parent Square Measure J Community Group.
IN CLOSING
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
Upcoming Regular Meetings of the Board
The next meeting is March 21. 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.
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.
Most Recent Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
Find the March 7, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights here. Sign up for the Board Meeting Highlights here. It will be sent to your Inbox immediately following board meetings.
MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON
President
Lake Hills K-5
Promenade K-5
Villegas 6-8
District Office
MS. GEORGINA RAMIREZ
Vice President
Trustee Area 1
RMK K-5
Twinhill K-5
Valley View K-5
Loma Vista 6-8
MS. LIZETH VEGA
Clerk
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
Member
Trustee Area 3
Collett K-5
Foothill K-5
Myra Linn K-5
Wells 6-8
La Sierra 9-12
MR. ROBERT D. SCHWANDT
Member
Trustee Area 4
McAuliffe K-5
Orrenmaa K-5
Stokoe K-5
Arizona 6-8
Alvord High 11-12
Hillcrest 9-12
LEARN ABOUT OUR PARENT WORKSHOP PROGRAM
Our partner, PIQE, is a national organization known for delivering evidence-based programs that engage, empower and transform parents to actively engage in their children’s education and strengthen parent-school collaboration. The workshops are designed to empower parents with information, skills development, and support systems, particularly for families of historically underrepresented students. Contact our Family Engagement Office for more information at 951-396-0126.
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”
Sign Up for our After School Program
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.
Participate in our Middle School Sports Program
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!
Activate you Parent Square Two-Way Communication
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.
Family Engagement
Call 951-396-0126 or email Familyengagement@alvordschools.org
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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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