Cloverdale Elementary News
Week Of March 1, 2021
Principal's Den
I pray that you are all doing well and staying healthy. This week we celebrate Read Across America! As part of our celebration on Tuesday, Dr. Seuss Day, we have some very special guest readers from Valley View HS, Palm MS, and some of our very own 5th grade students reading to each our our classes.
We also have our Spring make-up picture day coming up on March 4th from 2-6pm. It is especially important that you come and have your picture taken if you were not able to do so in the Fall. We want to have all of your pictures for our Cloverdale yearbook. Pictures will take place at the front of our school. You must stay in your vehicle at all times until you are instructed to have your picture taken. Please wear a facemask and dress appropriately. As a reminder, please continue to share pictures of your students from Spirit Days with your classroom teachers so they may forward these to our yearbook team.
On Saturday, March 6th, at 9:30am our district will be hosting our virtual District Reading Festival. Please see the flyer in this newsletter for more information on how to join this special event for our third grade students.
Our school is getting ready to administer the ELPAC assessment to all of our students classified as English Language Learners. If your child is listed as an English Learner, you will be receiving more information about the assessment and schedule soon.
Please continue to follow safety protocols and remind others to do the same regarding Covid 19. The faster we can overcome this pandemic 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 our STAR students of the week: Thaily Bastidas from Ms. Mora's class and Angelina Echalaz from Ms. Sharkey's class. 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 March. Our teacher of the month is Ms. Ayala and our classified educator is our school librarian Ms. Cruzen.
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.
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
Week Of 3/1
Week Of 2/22/2021
Week Of 2/15/2021
Employees Of The Month-March
"I have been blessed working in MVUSD for 30 years. I have been a part of our community and a “member of the Cloverdale Family” for 25 of the 30 years. I am honored to be recognized by my amazing and phenomenal site."-Ms. Ayala
Classified Employee-Carmel Cruzen
"I've worked at Cloverdale for 16 years now and it's been such a pleasure working with the staff at Cloverdale. They are the most wonderful and dedicated group of people and professionals you could ask for. I love what I do--getting books to kids and reading to them and working with this staff while doing what I love has been amazing!"-Ms. Cruzen
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.
Mrs. Bedolla's Class Project
Black History Month Contest Winners
TK-1
Elijah Hart
2nd and 3rd Grade
1st Place-Jazmin Johnson
2nd Place-Bobby Brown
3rd Place-Brenda Menjivar
4th and 5th Grade
1st Place-Emily Guillen
2nd Place-Makayla Johnson
3rd Place- Giselle Palmeros
4th Place-Johanna Gonzales
5th Elise Patino
Upcoming Dates To Remember
Read Across America Day-March 2nd
Cloverdale Spring Picture Day - March 4th
Pajama Day-March 5th
Cloverdale Spirit Days
Resources
Community Photo Album
Cloverdale Parent Survey 2021
Please use link below to provide your feedback.
Grab-N-Go Lunches Are Back!
3rd Grade Reading Festival-2021
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
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 "O"
Career Highlight of the Week
Orthopedic Surgeon
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9j447yj7QU
Read more about an Orthopedic Surgeon Here: https://careerkids.com/pages/orthopedic-surgeons
College Highlight of the Week
Ohio State University
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ml8OhjNPPw&t=18s
Read more about OSU Here: http://bit.ly/3uJHcsy
SEL Focus Of The Week
Tk/Kinder-Reflecting And Connecting
Over this school year, we have learned more about:
Ourselves.
Each other.
How to be a community.
We have grown and changed in many ways, and we will keep learning and growing.
1st and 2nd Grade-Reflecting And Connecting
This year we have learned about:
Ourselves.
One another.
How to be a community.
We have grown and changed in many ways.
We will continue learning and growing.
3-Refusing Bullying
You can refuse to let bullying happen to you or to others.
Being assertive is one way to refuse bullying.
4th and 5th Grade-Bystander Responsibility
Bystanders have a responsibility to help stop bullying.
Bystanders can choose to either help stop bullying or become part of the bullying problem
Cloverdale Elementary School
Website: https://cloverdale.mvusd.net/
Location: 12050 Kitching Street, Moreno Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 951-571-4550