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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

October 23, 2022 October 23, 2022

A Message from the Superintendent A Message from the Superintendent

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It was a privilege to host the Honorable Mark Takano, United States Congressman for the 41st District of California, at his alma mater this past Thursday to talk politics with U.S. Government students. The 41st District of California encompasses Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and Perris in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Takano graduated from La Sierra High School in 1979 as the school's valedictorian. He then attended Harvard College in route to a career as an educator and then as an elected official. He serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and as a member of the Education and Labor Committee.

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Congressman Takano talked to our students about his humble roots growing up in Riverside, his journey to Washington D.C., his commitment to education, and what he does as a U.S. Congressman. He also answered our students' questions, which ranged from how the political process unfolds to his experience at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Second Annual Harvest Festival at La Sierra H.S. Second Annual Harvest Festival at La Sierra H.S.

Thanks to the students and staff at La Sierra High School, children of all ages enjoyed a wonderful community event this past Saturday. Principal Cabeza and her team welcomed their neighbors to delight in the festive event designed to build a strong La Sierra community.

Novi Hosts 5th Annual Fight for the Cure Judo Tournament Novi Hosts 5th Annual Fight for the Cure Judo Tournament

Olympian Nina Cutro-Kelly was among the high-profile athletes present at the annual women's judo tournament held at Norte Vista High School Sunday afternoon. The event raises money to support the effort to cure cancer.

NVHS Green Construction Academy Students Serving NVHS Green Construction Academy Students Serving

Norte Vista High School Green Construction Academy students spent the weekend at Dogwood campground in San Bernardino mountains putting their skills to work by building new picnic tables for the campground. Way to go students!

Your Child's Digital Footprint Your Child's Digital Footprint

The importance of treating others with respect and kindness is a message we consistently send to our students through our words and actions. That message extends to social media, where we are experiencing an increase in bullying and hurtful behaviors, including spreading rumors, as well as oversharing and exposing themselves to the dark web.


Our schools are constantly reminding students about the negative effects of participating in inappropriate social media behavior. Please reinforce this important message at home. Students are becoming more savvy about social media use and often create fake accounts to deceive others or eavesdrop. Your children's digital footprints will impact their future. Your children's online behavior shapes how people view them, which could be a good thing if they are a positive influencer.


These behaviors are not confined to teenagers. Some of our elementary-age students are actively engaged in digital misbehavior. A digital footprint can have a lasting impact on a person's reputation, relationships, and college or future employment opportunities. Help your children think critically about their digital footprints on social media, including individual and group texting.


Learn more about digital footprints in the Common Sense Media video below.

Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint | Common Sense Education

Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint | Common Sense Education

Students hear what other teens have to say about sharing on social media, then think critically about the decisions they're making any time they post something online about themselves or others. (To view subtitles in Spanish and English, click on the white box at the bottom right of the video.)

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Join the Mission to Help Keep Kids Drug-Free Join the Mission to Help Keep Kids Drug-Free

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Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually October 23-31. It's s the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. The theme for National Red Ribbon Week this year is Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free. The theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free. Red Ribbon Week activities begin Monday and continue throughout the week. Raising awareness about the dangers of drugs is not an event for schools, it's part of our daily work as we partner with multiple agencies in our community to keep our children safe and our families informed. Join the mission to help keep kids drug-free.

Video: The History Red Ribbon Week

Riverside Arts Academy Host Our Students at the Fox Riverside Arts Academy Host Our Students at the Fox

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During the day on Friday, many of our elementary school students attended a performance at the historic Fox Theater presented by the Riverside Arts Academy (RAA) and featuring students and guest artists. In the evening, RAA held their annual gala to raise funds to support their mission to provide an inspirational and creative arts education to the children and youth of Riverside. RAA provides over 50 hours of instruction weekly in art classes including strings, band, mariachi, orchestra, percussion, and more; to serve 2,000 students annually, many from Alvord.

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The flagship ensembles: the Riverside Youth Orchestra, the Riverside Honor Band, the Riverside Children’s Choir, and the Mariachi Juvenil de Riverside perform at high-profile events and performances across the region. We are partners with RAA and work closely with them to bring their program into our schools. Riverside Arts Academy is made possible by sponsorships and donations from businesses and individuals. Learn how you can support RAA here.

School Safety Weekly Update School Safety Weekly Update

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The first of our campus security video surveillance projects at our elementary schools is wrapping up this week at McAuliffe. Video surveillance systems are among the security and facility upgrades we are making at all 23 of our schools. Our security enhancement projects include 8-foot anti climb perimeter fencing on all of our campuses as well. Public works projects take time because they require an approval process that starts with the local Board of Education and ends in Sacramento.

Learn the Facts About Measure J Projects Here Learn the Facts About Measure J Projects Here

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In addition to our security enhancement projects, we are planning modernization projects at all our schools. Click here or on the image below to visit the web site for the planned project list related to Measure J, our facilities bond on the November 8, 2022 ballot.

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In Closing....

On behalf of the Board of Education, thank you in advance for talking to your children to reinforce our messages about digital citizenship, kindness and respect, and being drug-free. Together we can keep our students safe and thriving.


Thank you for reading my message. Please pass it on.


In partnership,


Allan Mucerino

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Upcoming Regular Meetings of the Board

Nov 3 & 17; 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 October 20, 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

Stop Bullying - Join the Movement
Bystander Video - English (Open Captions)
Bystander Video - Spanish (Open Captions)
Learn About Fentanyl
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COVID Protocol for 2022-23
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See Something. Say Something.
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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
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DOWNLOAD THE PARENT SQUARE APP

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Download from Google Play

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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 Take Our School Facilities Bond Survey
On July 14, 2022 the Board of Education acted to place Measure J, a $248 million local school improvement bond on the November 2022 ballot to support school safety enhancements, updated technology, modernized facilities, and build workforce programs.
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Take the bond survey in English

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Find Measure J Facts and an FAQ here.

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Take the bond survey in Spanish

Click Here to See Facility Bond Project Priorities
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, October 21, 2022

Students Reporting a Positive Case: 21 (Last week 15)
Student Cases Requiring Contact Tracing: 18 (Last week 14)
Staff Reporting a Positive Case: 4 (Last week 2)


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: 44.48 (Last Week 46.93)

New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population: 3.6 (Last Week 3.6)

% Staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19: 2.2% (Last Week 2.2%)


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

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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

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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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