Panther Prowl

What another great week at Corona High School! This week we celebrated student academics at our Academic Awards Night, athletics teams are keeping up the great competition, and our activities continue getting our students engaged and connected through our Club Rush event. Please continue encouraging students to get involved in school activities outside of the classroom to enrich their high school experience.

On September 11th the nation recognized Patriot Day in honor of the victims of the attacks 9/11. It was a day to remember the sacrifices of so many Americans and the lives lost. As we reflect, let us continue to honor the victims and thank those that risk their lives to keep us safe.

Now, enjoy your Panther Prowl for September 14, 2018. RAWR!!!

Proudly,

Antonio Gonzalez, Ed.D.,

Principal

September 15th:

• Biology with Ms. Sainato in S-105
  
• AP Calculus with Mr. Krueger in L-3

September 22nd:

• Biology/Chemistry with Ms. Lim in L-2
• Spanish with Ms. Gomez in S-204
  

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

On September 12th we held our bi-annual (once per semester) Academic Awards Night where we recognized students with bronze, silver, and gold medals for their academic performance based on the second semester of the 2017-18 school year. Bronze was awarded to those students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49; silver for GPAs between 3.5 and 3.99; and gold went to those with GPAs of 4.0 and above. We have seen continuous growth in the number of medals we've issued since we began this event four years ago. And for the first time, we issued more gold medals than bronze or silver! Congratulations to all our recipients on their dedication to their academics!

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

Auditions for The Crucible and Peter and the Star Catcher have concluded and Ms. Horn has put together fantastic casts. Congratulations to our Panthers who will be performing on stage. Our actors put in long hours of dedication and practice to ensure a high quality show, so be sure to save the dates for our 2018-19 Theatre season to see their performance:

• 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)
  

Our cadets are engaging in Cyber Patriot for our 2nd annual competition. This year we will compete nationwide and are already deep into training mode for the September 22nd event. This is a great opportunity to identify internet threats and learn how to apply new skills in internet safety with a chance to make it to nationals. Good luck, cadets!

Our World Language Department will be hosting a special celebration on Tuesday, September 18th in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th through October 15th). The cultural event will be held in collaboration with the Spanish Club. During Spanish class, students will be participating in cultural activities such as mini piñata making, lotería (one of my favorites), learning salsa dancing, and much more.

The Spanish Club welcomes all students to come and play lotería during both lunches in S-211.

This morning (September 14th) some of our seniors kicked off their year-long celebration of their last year in high school by holding the Senior Sunrise. This is an opportunity for them to come together and officially commemorate the start of their senior year. In May, the Senior Sunset will be held as one last hurrah before graduation on June 4th. To all our parents of seniors, this will be a special year for them as they prepare for their next big step.

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)
  

Weekly Fall Sports Updates

• Football: We wrapped up our non-league schedule on September 13th at Norte Vista High School with a record of 2-3. After next week's bye, we will begin Big VIII League play at Roosevelt High School on September 28th.

• Girls Golf: Shout out to our girls golf team who lost a very close match yesterday to Centennial High School, but in the process the entire team played to their personal best led by Emily Baird's low score of 49 and Leah Hellerud's birdie on hole 3. Great job, Panthers!
  
• Girls Tennis: CHS TENNIS IS ON THE MAP! Our girls have an overall record of 6-1 and are playing tough tennis, beating teams CHS has not beaten in years. This week our Panthers defeated Norte Vista in the 2nd closest match in the history of CHS tennis. They tied sets at 9-9 and when games were added the ladies edged NVHS 75-74. They understand the importance of every point and how crucial every game can be. They are becoming mentally strong and mature tennis players. Norte Vista was just the start of the week. They went on to beat Lakeside HS 17-1 and Etiwanda HS 12-6. There is a lot of depth to this team and they work together to stay positive and support each other. Returners also help our new freshmen to get ready for future of our program. Our freshmen are understanding that our current varsity players began the same as they are now, with little or no tennis experience, and they are in it for the long haul! It is our freshmen that will build tennis and make it stronger in future years. The girls open league Tuesday, September 18th against Eleanor Roosevelt HS with Varsity playing way and JV on home court. Let’s keep the momentum going girls!
• Cross Country: We will be competing Saturday, September 15th at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic at the Silverlakes Complex in Norco. Big VIII League opens Wednesday, September 19th at Eastvale Community Park. We would love your support!

Tryouts/Misc.

• Softball: Clinic and tryouts on Saturday, September 15th at 9:00 am
• Cheer: Clinic on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 pm
  
• Boys Soccer: Monday, October 1st at 3:00 pm
• Girls Soccer: Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm
  

• 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

Our Unity class kicked off Suicide Prevention Month with a week-long campaign. Here is a summary of what they did...

• On Monday, they participated in a skit to showcase that suicide is preventable. Alarming statistics were shared while role playing how a life can be saved by reaching out and offering to be a friend.
• On Tuesday, "The Butterfly Effect" took place throughout the day where yellow hearts with a special message along with the suicide prevention hotline number were passed out to students and staff. They then passed the yellow heart to someone else to "save a life."
• On Wednesday, students participated in the #iwasmadefor ______________ poster lunch activity. They filled in the blank with what they felt was their contribution to others.
• On Thursday, Mr. Joe Herrera, a guest speaker for the Prevention of Youth Suicide came and shared his son's story during lunch. His message is that "suicide is not the answer."
• On Friday, UNITY students passed out candy with information regarding suicide and was raising suicide prevention awareness around campus.

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)

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.

CNUSD will be having a poster contest in honor of Attendance Awareness Month. Please see flyer below for details. Here are some considerations:

• All CNUSD students are eligible to participate.
• The theme of the poster contest is “Why Attending School is Cool.”
• Posters will be judged on how well they address the theme, the quality of the design, and student creativity.
• Posters should be made on an 8 ½ by 11 sheet of paper and should include the student’s name, school, and grade level.
• Posters should be submitted to your school’s front office by September 20th at 12:00 p.m.
• Each school will select 2 posters to send on for judging at the District Office.
• Winners will have their posters shared on the district’s social media pages, made into an actual poster, and be recognized by the Superintendent’s Office at an upcoming Board Meeting.

Want to have some fun while supporting Corona High School PTSA? Then come out tonight (September 14th) from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Star Room for our first PTSA Paint Night! Cost is $25.00 per person and goes directly into supporting PTSA. Learn a new artistic skill!

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