Panther Prowl

With the first day of fall on September 22nd, we say good-bye to another warm summer, which also serves as another reminder of how quickly the school year seems to fly by. The first quarter will also be coming to an end in the next month, so let this also be a reminder to ensure ongoing communication with your student's teachers to increase the chances of sustained success for the remainder of the semester.

The next 3-day weekend for students is coming up as Friday, September 28th is a non-student attendance day. Instead, CNUSD high school teachers will be participating in a full day of professional development at Norco High School.

Here's your Panther Prowl for September 21, 2018. RAWR!!!

Proudly,

Antonio Gonzalez, Ed.D.,

Principal

September 22nd:

• Biology/Chemistry with Ms. Lim in L-2
• Spanish with Ms. Gomez in S-204
  
• AP ELA with Ms. Garcia in H-4

*Please note that this schedule is subject to change based on teacher availability.

We will be hosting our second annual College Kick-Off Day on Wednesday, October 10th. On this day we will not have a late start, rather we will have a minimum day. Please see flyer below for more information.

This year Corona High School is the latest CNUSD school to add the Dual Language Immersion program, making us the second high school (Roosevelt HS was the first). We are proud to offer this amazing opportunity for true biliteracy. Please see the flyer below for more information about DLI.

8th grade students/parents interested in learning more about our Corona STEM Academy (the first in CNUSD) are invited to join us for our STEM 8th Grade Parent Night on October 22nd from 6:00-7:30 pm in our PAC. Mark your calendars now; more information will follow.

• The CNUSD Annual CTE Expo will be held at Norco College on Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 am -- 12:00 pm. This is a great way to meet Corona students and teachers in the STEM Academy and CTE pathways, as well as seeing other programs offered throughout our district.

• Click on this link to the mobile site for the CTE Expo: cteexpo.mymobisite.us
• Whether you are a parent, teacher, or student, you may text "CTE" to 71441 to receive the most up to date information regarding the event. This is also how students will register.
  

• There is a mock interview session for 11th and 12th grade students where they get to interview with industry partners, which is a great opportunity to gain some authentic experience in preparing for college/career readiness. Participating students will also receive breakfast.

• Please see flyers below, and if you are an industry partner wanting to learn more about being involved and supporting this growing Expo, please email Linnie Bailey: linnie.bailey@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Join the Naval Surface Warfare Center for their Open House and STEM Career Fair on Saturday, November 3rd. See flyers below for more information.

On September 19th, 130 theatre students from Corona, Centennial, Santiago, and Eleanor Roosevelt met for the third annual CNUSD Theatre Workshop. Students were able to take 4 of 6 offered classes from working professionals in Audition Techniques, Improv, Lighting Design, Makeup, Musical Theatre, and Stage Combat. The students will work together again at the CNUSD Festival on January 18, 2019.

2018-19 Theatre Season:

• The Crucible performances will be on November 8, 9, & 10 at 7:00 pm
• Peter and the Starcatcher performances are on February 7, 8, & 9 at 7:00 pm
• The Little Mermaid performances are on March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23 at 7:00 pm and on March 16 & 23 at 2:00 pm
• To stay up to date with the Theatre program, follow us on Twitter @theatrecohs, on Instagram @theatre.chs, or see Ms. Horn in R-102 (cassie.horn@cnusd.k12.ca.us)
  

LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS IN THE YEARBOOK:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th

• FREE ON CAMPUS
• MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IN THE STUDENT STORE TODAY!!!
• Dress Code: shirt & tie, appropriate blouse & sweaters (no t-shirts, denim jackets, spaghetti straps, tank tops, strapless tops, etc.)
• Tux or black wrap/drape will be provided upon request or if student is out of dress code

SENIOR YEARBOOK DEDICATION PAGES:

• Purchased and designed by parents directly through Jostens.com
• Informational flyers available in C-4

YEARBOOK PERSONALIZATION:

• Purchased in the student store for $7- includes your name in gold foil on the cover of your yearbook and your choice of up to 4 free icons embossed next to your name. Bring proof of purchase of both yearbook and personalization to #C-4 to complete your personalization order form. Order Deadline: September 28th

A great way for your child to have a better high school experience is by getting him/her involved in any of extracurricular activities and events. An ASB card provides opportunities throughout the year for our students get involved while saving money. This little card can very well end up saving $$$ over the course of the year and can even pay for itself after only a few uses. Here are some of the perks:

• FREE admission to ALL home sporting events, excluding CIF playoffs (these are never free); that's a savings of at least $125
• Discounts on ALL dances and events (including the Performing Arts); that's another savings of at least $30
• FREE athletic patches and inserts (patches cost $20 without an ASB card and inserts cost $5); that's a potential savings of at least $25
• FREE giveaways on GOT ASB? Days (last Friday students received a free t-shirt)
  
• ASB Cards can be purchased for $40 in the Student Store, but students receive benefits valued at approximately $200 (maybe even more as new activities get added to the calendar throughout the year)
  

Three years ago one of our very own science teachers, Ms. Kathy Sainato, started a tiny garden on the grassy area between the C and B buildings. Today, she and fellow science teacher Mr. Hartman along with the Greenhouse/Garden Club of about 30 students take care of our garden and produce some fresh vegetables as they learn about gardening, the environment, and healthy living. What started as a small batch of tomatoes and peppers now produces corn, sunflower, pumpkin, watermelon, potato, tomato, tomatillo, jalapeno, serrano, banana pepper, onion, garlic, string bean, basil, strawberry, zucchini, kale, lettuce, cabbage, radish, beet, chard, lavender, carrot, broccoli, dill, arugula, spinach, bell pepper, and cauliflower! This grade has become a true highlight of Corona High School and can be clearly seen from the south side of our Performing Arts Center. I am so proud of this group for their hard work in maintaining this beautiful garden. There is definitely a sense of pride in their work!

Weekly Fall Sports Updates

• Football: We have a bye week, so our next game will be on Friday, September 28th at Roosevelt HS as we begin Big VIII League play.

• Girls Golf: It was a tough week for our Panthers as our golf team fell short in consecutive matches against Riverside King on September 18th and Santiago on September 19th. There was a silver lining, however, as each player has been improving their score on a weekly basis leading to a positive mindset going into next week's contests.
  

• Girls Tennis: Our tennis team will take a short break from league play and compete in a tournament hosted by Marina High School on September 22nd.
  
• Girls Volleyball: After yesterday's (September 20th) loss to Norco HS at home, our girls hit the road for Arizona for tournament play. Good luck, Panthers!
  
• Boys Water Polo: Big VIII League opens on September 26th at Roosevelt HS for our back-to-back league champions!
  
• Cross Country: Our first all-league meet was held on September 19th at Eastvale Community Park. Top performers were Xochilt Rodriguez (junior) who placed 20th in the JV race out of 95 girls, Jacob Madriaga (freshman) who placed 17th in the JV race out of 133 boys, Elisa Huerta (sophomore) who took 3rd place in the Varsity Girls Race, and Victor Ceja (sophomore), who took 5th in the Varsity Boys Race. What a great way to open up league play!
  

Tryouts/Misc.

• Cheer: Clinic on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 pm. See flyer below for details...
  
• Boys Soccer: Tryouts Monday, October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 3:00-4:15 pm
  
• Girls Soccer: Tryouts on Tuesday, October 9th and 10th from 7:00-9:00 pm
  

• Softball: Practice will begin on Wednesday, September 26th starting immediately after school until 4:30 pm. For any students interested in playing softball, please stop by the softball field on Wednesday, September 26th to meet with Coach Marez.

• September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Although it is extremely important to address this year-round, this month highlights these issues and provides a time for mental health advocates, prevention organizers, survivors, allies, and community members to unite to promote suicide awareness. According to the Jason Foundation, which is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth, shared that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for our youth ages 10-24 (2016, CDC WISQARS). Follow this link for more information: http://jasonfoundation.com/

• Counselors, teachers, administration, clerks, custodians, parents, adults, and friends are in a key position to notice signs and to reach out to get help. Awareness and education are the first steps to prevention. Suicide is preventable. It is important to know the Warning Signs:

--Threats or comments about killing themselves, also known as suicidal ideation, can begin with seemingly harmless thoughts like “I wish I wasn’t here” but can become more overt and dangerous

--Increased alcohol and drug use

--Aggressive behavior

--Social withdrawal from friends, family and the community

--Dramatic mood swings

--Talking, writing or thinking about death

--Impulsive or reckless behavior

--Giving away important possessions

--Feeling unbearable pain (emotional pain or physical pain)

--Talk about being a burden to others

--Warning Signs and Risk of Suicide: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Risk-of-Suicide

• If you believe someone is in danger of committing suicide or has a made a suicide attempt, get emergency help:
  

--Do NOT leave the person alone

--Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

If you and/or your student is interested in attending a UC school, please take a few minutes to look over this presentation provided by the UC system about the application process: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/files/presenting-yourself-uc-application-freshman.pdf

Be sure to follow our counseling department via their Twitter account @CoronaHScounsel for the latest counseling updates. You can also stay current with text updates by signing up for your appropriate grade level:

9th grade text "81010" with the message "@corona2022"

10th grade text "81010" with the message "@corona2021"

11th grade text "81010" with the message "@corona2020"

12th grade text "81010" with the message "@corona2019"

Mrs. Ferrara: aferrara@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Dr. Hernandez: schernandez@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Mr. Haggins: anthony.haggins@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Mrs. Martin: mmcgoniglemartin@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Mrs. Santos: msantos@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Dr. Schneider: aschneider@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Ms. Babin, (ababin@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Ms. Tran, Intervention Counselor (sharaya.tran@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Do you sometimes find it a challenge to help your student with his/her homework? Click on the following link for some free useful websites that you and your student can access for some assistance: https://www.thoughtco.com/free-sites-homework-help-4169387

NEW Corona High School Website: https://coronahs.cnusd.k12.ca.us

Follow me on Twitter @CoronaPrincipal (https://twitter.com/CoronaPrincipal) and join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/coronahigh/).

If you have not downloaded the Corona High School app, you must! It is available for all phone formats and it's FREE! We are continuously improving its features and is a great way to stay connected.

Going PTSA today to show your support for Corona High School! The cost is only $10 for the entire year. If your student is a senior, his/her membership also qualifies him/her for the PTSA scholarship awarded at the end of the year. Membership envelopes are in the front office and the Student Store. You'll have an opportunity to meet our PTSA Board (names listed below) on BTSN in the library. Come on out and learn more!

• President: Rachelle Caporrimo
• Secretary: Jackie Tilton
• Treasurer: Raquel Aguilera
• Auditor: Cathy Zamora
• Parliamentarian: Carrie Malaspino
• Programs: Emily Aguilera (Student)
• Memberships: Brieanna Caporrimo (Student)
• Historian: Jacob Aguilera (Student)

Antonio Gonzalez, Ed.D., Principal (aggonzalez@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

John Abbott, AP (john.abbott@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Jeyan Danesh, AP (jeyan.danesh@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Deena Rodriguez, AP (deena.rodriguez@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Charlotte Vega, AP (cvega@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Jeff Stevens, AP Athletics (jeffrey.stevens@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Julie Stivers, AP Activities (jstivers@cnusd.k12.ca.us)

Email: aggonzalez@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Website: https://coronahs.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Location: 1150 W 10th St, Corona, CA, United States
Phone: 951-736-3211
Facebook: facebook.com/coronahigh
Twitter: @CoronaPrincipal