Panther Prowl

As a reminder, on October 16th we will be hosting our annual College Kick-off event with a modified schedule. Although this falls on a Wednesday, we will start at classes 7:40 am and release students at 1:24 pm (see flyer directly below). Please plan accordingly.

In sticking with our college-going theme, the first ever CNUSD College Fair will be held on the same day (October 16th) from 5:00-8:00 pm at Santiago High School. Come on out with your student to learn more about available post-secondary options (see flyer below).

Important Notice: Parents, please take a few minutes to complete our district's technology survey by following this link: www.BByt.es/UM6YP. The purpose of this survey is for CNUSD to determine the best way to support technology implementation at each school site, including Corona Hgih School. Students and staff are also being asked to take a similar survey. As we move to increase technolgy access for our students, your input is vital. Thank you.

Proud Principal,

Antonio Gonzalez, Ed.D.

RAWR!!!

October 11, 2019

PASS begins at 8:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm.

October 12th:

• Mrs. Pantoja, Chemistry in K-6
• Mr. Krueger, AP Calculus in L-3

October 19th:

• Ms. Gomez, Spanish/AVID in S-204
• Ms. Lim, Chemistry in L-2

October 26th:

• Mrs. Pantoja, Chemistry in K-6

*Please note that sessions offered depend on teacher availability.

Corona High School, along with the rest of CNUSD and California, will be participating in this year's Great Shakeout on October 17th at 10:17 a.m. with a full evacuatuion. Details about the event can be found here: https://www.shakeout.org/california/. Be aware that this is only a drill. In the even of an actual emergency, we will communicate via phone, text, and/or our social media outlets.

Congratulations to two of our Puentistas, Braulio Armenta and Maria Gomez, who both had the honor of speaking at last week's CA Latino School Board Association Unity Conference in Del Mar. They spoke on equity and advocacy in education, and each were also awarded a $1,000 scholarship for their leadership and achievements in Puente!

This week the Aerospace Engineering students got a chance to test out the glider they designed and built by using computer software to create a design based on aerodynamic principles. The software determined if the glider configuration would be air worthy or not. Once students had a working design, they were tasked with building the actual glider out of balsa wood. After several weeks of work, students finally had a chance to put their gliders to the flying test. They had a blast launching their gliders over and over again to achieve the straightest and longest flight. Students collected data and made adjustments to the nose weight, launch angle, and launch velocity to find the optimal configuration for flight.

On Wednesday, October 9th, our HCP seniors had the opportunity to hear from local WBC boxer, Josesito Lopez about not only his successful (and still very active) boxing career, but also about injuries in sports and potential career choices.

• Theatre has been busy this fall! On September 18th, the fourth annual CNUSD Theatre Workshop was hosted at Centennial High School, and 40 students from CHS had a chance to work with 160 students from throughout the district. The students were able to participate in workshops in stage combat, makeup, musical theatre dance, auditioning, Commedia Dell'Arte, set design, and musical theatre singing taught by industry professionals.

• Ms. Horn had the great opportunity to attend professional development workshops are the Educational Theatre Association's National Conference in New York to make our amazing theatre program even more amazing!

• On September 28th, the Drama Club and Thespian Officers joined the California Thespians for the Leadership and Tech Conference. After their day of workshops, they have come back energized to make things happen this year!

• On October 3rd, 48 students were able to attend the national tour of Miss Saigon. For many students, it was their first time seeing a professional show. There was a talk back after the show, and students were able to ask cast members questions about how to prepare for a career in the theatre.

• Of course, all of this is happening with the preparation for our fall production, Almost, Maine! Our website to reserve your tickets is live, so make sure to get your tickets for this charming romantic comedy soon! http://our.show/corona-high-school/almostmaine

• For questions regarding our Theatre Arts Program, feel free to reach out to Ms. Cassie Horn: cassie.horn@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

Don't miss our Fall Choir Concert TONIGHT (October 11th) in our Performing Arts Center! Contact Mrs. Eden with any questions: aeden@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

• The month of September NJROTC is training after school for several competitive drill events. Our Armed, Unarmed, and Color Guard teams will compete in a precision drill, personal inspection, and knowledge against other ROTC units throughout Southern California. Scheduled events are as follows and will require all participating cadets to maintain good grades, attendance, grooming standards and a burning desire to excel.

  -September 28th: Troy Sports day
  

  -October 4th, 18th, & 25th: Color Guard (home football games)
  -October 18th: Cyber Patriot competition

  -November 2nd: Santiago High School Drill Meet
  -November 2nd: Amber Waves Parade at Dos Lagos Mall
  -November 16th: Pacifica Drill Meet
  -November 23rd: Chaparral Veterans Day Drill Meet

  -December 7th: Murrieta Mesa Field Meet
  -December 14th: Orange Glen Drill Meet
  -December 14th: Troy High School Brain Brawl Competition
  

• NJROTC is always looking for individuals who desire a challenge, have an interest in building leadership skills, want to be part of a family structure and organization filled with pride, respect and fun while receiving PE credit. You may contact 1st Sgt Zinn USMC/Ret (jzinn@cnusd.k12.ca.us) or Capt. Dale USN/Ret (jdale@cnusd.k12.ca.us) for more information regarding this amazing opportunity for your student.
  

At Corona High School we want to encourage a culture of “Pawsitivity.” We refer to those Panthers as “Panthers on Point.” Pawsitive Panthers on Point demosntrate RAWR Behaviors. For the month of October, we are going to focus on being RESPECTFUL Panthers.

To promote RAWR behaviors (see below), WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), and overall Health and Wellness for all staff and students, we are implementing Panthers Gettin' Fit. Each Month, Panthers will focus on a different RAWR behavior. Each week, Panthers will focus on a different component component of WICOR in the classroom and a different component of health. In addition to our Panthers being academically healthy, we want them to strive for optimal health in all facets of their lives. We want our Corona family and community to join us in our quest for Panthers being Fit and On Point! RAWR!

Our HoCo dance is coming up on Saturday, October 12th. See flyer below for details. Our HoCo game will be played in Jess Hill Stadium on October 18th as we host King High School and announce our King and Queen during our halftime show. Next week is also our Spirit Week! The flyer below shows the theme for each spirit day, so if you see your students dresssing up a bit...that's perfectly normal.

Our Unity leaders, led by Ms. Scamara, sponsored a photo booth for today's National Coming Out Day during both lunches. Students were able to show their support for the cause by posing in front of a Pride photo backdrop.

Below are the links to all Corona Reports of this school year.

• Episode 5: https://youtu.be/umvldzU5IHs
• Episode 4: https://youtu.be/vV6XraDoE74
• Episode 3: https://youtu.be/A0Mwy_rEoxE
• Episode 2: https://youtu.be/84-dbSMXPb0
• Episode 1: https://youtu.be/UUCGGwQU0IA

• Yearbook sales are in full swing! Click on the following links to Order Your Yearbook or submit your Senior Quote Link
• Are your students interested in getting their photos in this year's yearbook? If so, use this website, www.images.jostens.com and enter login ID: 413703673. Yearbook photos can be submitted all year until March 2020. Should there be any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Bentley, christine.bentley@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

Football: On Friday, October 18th all Corona High School alumni can attend our Homecoming Football Game for only $5.00. Simply present a picture of CHS memorabilia. This is a great time to reconnect with friends and family. We will be hosting MLK HS at 7:00 pm in Jess Hill Stadium.

Girls Golf: Coach Salgado has our Panthers playing some of their best golf in recent years. We earned our first league victory over Centennial on October 8th. Great job, golfers!

Girls Volleyball: Our girls earned a thriling straight sets victory over Centennial in our main gym on Senior Night. This was the final tiem our seniors would play at home as they near the end of their high school career. Thank you to our seniors: Logan, Chloe, Bristol, Terran, Sam, Rylee, Ally, Kalina, and Haylee!

Boys Water Polo: Our Varsity team is 2-1 in league play. They won against Roosevelt (10-8) and Centennial (14-4) but fell to King (14-7). On Monday, October 14th, the Panthers take on the Santiago Sharks at home. Join us on the pool deck at 4:00 pm for what us sure to be a great match up.

Cross Country: The Cross Country team competed at the Brea Invitational last weekend. The boys frosh/soph team took 3rd place and had 3 runners in the top 20: Jason Esquivel, Jacob Madriaga, and Danny Hernandez. Our freshman standout, Hayley Visnaw, placed 6th for the frosh/soph girls. Juniors, Elisa Huerta and Victor Ceja, placed 3rd in the Varsity Races. Come out to support the Cross Country team next Wednesday, October 16th at Butterfield Park where they will be racing in the second Big VIII league contest.

Cheer: On Sunday, September 29th, the Varsity Cheer team held is annual Fall Cheer Clinic for 45 participants ages 4 -13. The participants learned cheers, dances, and stunts. At the Pink Out game on Friday 10/4, the clinic participants joined the cheer team on the field for the first half of the game to cheer on Panther Football. At halftime they performed with the Varsity Cheer team the dance to "Party In the USA." The team would like to thank all those who participated and hope they will join them for their Winter Clinic during Basketball Season.

Misc

Boys Soccer: Tryouts will be Boys Soccer Tryouts will be held on October 14th, 16th and 17th in the Jess Hill Stadium

Lacrosse: Corona High School has been selected to receive US Lacrosse First Stick Grant to help kick off our first-ever lacrosse teams (boys and girls)!

If you or your student have questions about athletics, please reach out to our Assistant Principal of Athletics, Jeff Stevens (jeffrey.stevens@cnusd.k12.ca.us). His office can be found in the main gym. Also, see coaches contact list below.

Today (October 11th) our College and Career Center, led by Ms. Kelly Smith, hosted our annual College Fair in the main gym. Through their ELA classes, students had the opportunity to visit with both in and out-of-state colleges and universities (private and public), as well as some of our military branches.

Counselors play an integral role in the success of your student. Please feel free to reach out to your respective counselor should you have any questions.

• Ms. Babin: ababin@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Mrs. Ferrara: aferrara@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Mr. Haggins: anthony.haggins@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Dr. Hernandez: schernandez@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Mrs. Martin: mmcgoniglemartin@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Mrs. Santos: msantos@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Mrs. Villalobos: vvillalobos@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Ms. Tran, Intervention Counselor: sharaya.tran@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Ms. Hanks, Counseling Clerk: mhanks@cnusd.k12.ca.us
• Ms. Smith, College and Career Center: kjsmith@cnusd.k12

October's Events:

• The Counselors will be having a Financial Aid Workshop for both students and parents on Oct. 30th (Flyer Attached).

  Counselors will be going into the social science class on October 22 and 24 to do the 11th Grade Program. We will be discuss graduation requirements, how to be successful high school student, A-G, NCAA, SAT/ACT, career choices, financial aid, and etc

• Counselors will be conducting senior presentations where they will be reviewing transcripts, HS requirements, A-G, SAT/ACT, UC/CSU application information, CCC applications information, California Colleges for students to research careers, and FAFSA/Dream Act. Be sure to have a follow up conversation with your senior and if either of you should have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.
• CNUSD has a mandated presentation that all counselors must facilitate with freshmen. CHS counselors are heading into the biology classes this year. It is called Personal Wellness presentation and it incorporates emotional intelligence, empathy, self awareness, social awareness, respect, self-management, how to handle conflict, "If you see something, say something" which includes discussion about suicide awareness and bullying. This presents another great opportunity to have meaningful dialogue with your student.
  

Parents, please look into Western Graduate Exchange (https://www.wiche.edu/wue) for an amazing college opportunity!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. It is a campaign by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center started in 2006. It unites communities nationwide to inform, educate, and raise awareness of bullying prevention. National Bullying Prevention Month is recognized in communities across the United States, with many schools and organizations supporting and signing as partners.

A few Bullying Statistics:

• https://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/stats.asp
• Bullying Statistics - National Bullying Prevention Center www.pacer.org

Bullying statistics. More than one out of every five (20.8%) students report being bullied (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2016).The federal government began collecting data on school bullying in 2005, when the prevalence of bullying was around 28 percent (U.S. Department of Education, 2015).Rates of bullying vary across studies (from 9% to 98%).

• More than one out of every five (20.8%) students report being bullied (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2016).
• The federal government began collecting data on school bullying in 2005, when the prevalence of bullying was around 28 percent (U.S. Department of Education, 2015).

• Bullied students reported that bullying occurred in the following places: the hallway or stairwell at school (42%), inside the classroom (34%), in the cafeteria (22%), outside on school grounds (19%), on the school bus (10%), and in the bathroom or locker room (9%) (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2016).
• 43% of bullied students report notifying an adult at school about the incident. Students who report higher rates of bullying victimization are more likely to report the bullying (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2016).

Corona Norco Unified School District does not tolerate bullying. #CNUSDisKind - #CNUSDitTakesaVillage is an anti-bullying and school safety social media campaign aimed at fostering a safe school environment, reducing stigma, spreading positivity, and encouraging students to be kind to one another. The goal is to challenge students, parents, staff, and the community to participate in simple random acts of kindness. Students and staff are encouraged to share their stories of kindness via social media using the hashtag #CNUSDisKind and/or #CNUSDitTakesaVillage

Please visit these websites to learn more about what defines bullying and cyberbullying, bullying prevention and more!

• https://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/our_departments/instructional_support/Student_Services/bullying_prevention -CNUSD Bullying Prevention/Multiple websites for parents, students, and educators.
• https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/ - PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
• https://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/index.html - How to prevent bullying
• https://www.stompoutbullying.org/ - Standing up against hate, racism, and discrimination.
• https://www.hydroassoc.org/october-is-national-bullying-prevention-month-2/ - General Information for parents and students

Let’s put a stop to bullying!

UNITY DAY – 10.23.19 – Wear and share ORANGE to show that we are together against bullying and UNITED for kindness, acceptance and inclusion!

Many families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals and don't even know it. Additionally, by completing the application, AP students may qualify for a significant fee reduction on AP exams, even if they don't take advantage of our meal program! Fill out the online application here: https://cnsmealapp.cnusd.k12.ca.us/fma/

Mark your calendars now for our first-ever districtwide College and Career Fair to be held at Santiago High School on October 16, 2019. This will be a collaborative effort of all high schools in CNUSD to promote college and career preparedness.

Given our history, Corona High School is very fortunate to have multiple generations that can call themselves "Panthers." At many of our parent events I often ask for a show of hands of those that have graduated from our school and sure enough, there are always several hands that go up. Well, if you're one of the graduates of the Class of 1979, your 40th reunion is finally coming up on October 12th! Please see flyer below for details.

I urge you to become a member and support Corona High School. If you would like to join, you and/or your student may pick up and drop off an envelope in the front office. For a dollar a month ($10) you can be a member! Should you have any questions, please email our president, Mrs. Carrie Malaspino (carriemalaspino@yahoo.com) or our student Membership Officer, Dylan Gonzalez (deelangonzalez@gmail.com).

• You can also join by visiting the popcorn booth near the snack bar at all home football games and submitting your dues
• PTSA sells popcorn at home football games for only $1 or $2 (depending on the size), but it is FREE to student members
• Senior student members can apply for PTSA scholarships gifted at Senior Awards Night
• Alumni bricks are sold as part of PTSA. Bricks can be purchased at the popcorn booth at home football games, or forms can also be picked up in the front office. Bricks are added to our alumni wall just outside Jess Hill Stadium (see image below).

Below you will find this year's Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) board members.

• President: Carrie Malaspino

• 1st VP/Programs: Emily Aguilera (student)

• Treasurer: Bernard Cervantes

• Membership: Dylan Gonzalez (student)

• Historian: Taylor Malaspino (student)

• Secretary: Cathy Zamaro

• Auditor: Chris Malaspino

• Parliamentarian: Raquel Aguilera

REFLECTIONS

Corona High School will be participating this year in the PTSA Reflections Campaign. The theme for 2019-20 is “Look Within.” California PTA descibes Reflections Art Program as follows: Reflections has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired

• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork

• Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme

• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:

• Dance Choreography

• Literature

• Photography

• Film Production

• Music Composition

• Visual Arts.

If your student is interested in participating, please have him/her see Mrs. Magana in the front office.

Previous 2019-20 Panther Prowls:

• October 4, 2019: https://www.smore.com/dc530
• September 27, 2019: https://www.smore.com/wcvym
• September 20, 2019: https://www.smore.com/tacsr
• September 13, 2019: https://www.smore.com/ufpx3
• September 6, 2019: https://www.smore.com/dxyz5
• August 30, 2019: https://www.smore.com/84zvf
• August 23, 2019: https://www.smore.com/n4cyx
• August 16, 2019: https://www.smore.com/bgxmc

Previous 2018-19 Panther Prowls:

• June 7, 2019: https://www.smore.com/qse5c
  
• May 31, 2019: https://www.smore.com/03urs
• May 24, 2019: https://www.smore.com/jz13k
  
• May 17, 2019: https://www.smore.com/sk6cp
• May 10, 2019: https://www.smore.com/xmud4
  
• May 3, 2019: https://www.smore.com/drajy
• April 26, 2019: https://www.smore.com/48uew
  
• April 19, 2019: https://www.smore.com/dmjwb
• April 12, 2019: https://www.smore.com/jv16c
• March 29, 2019: https://www.smore.com/hb5tq
  
• March 22, 2019: https://www.smore.com/a278z
• March 15, 2019: https://www.smore.com/pbgjy
  
• March 8, 2019: https://www.smore.com/s2cmh
• March 1, 2019: https://www.smore.com/3kuve
  
• February 22, 2019: https://www.smore.com/e1frk
  
• February 15, 2019: https://www.smore.com/3n9cz
• February 8, 2019: https://www.smore.com/86efx
  
• February 1, 2019: https://www.smore.com/70zm2
  
• January 25, 2019: https://www.smore.com/jp029
  
• January 18, 2019: https://www.smore.com/p3vbs
• December 14, 2018: https://www.smore.com/69cxg
• December 7, 2018: https://www.smore.com/pgsd8
• November 30, 2018: https://www.smore.com/g8rnk
• November 16, 2018: https://www.smore.com/tkcpj
• November 9, 2018: https://www.smore.com/scey4
• November 2, 2018: https://www.smore.com/k7ajp
• October 26, 2018: https://www.smore.com/vapu2
• October 19, 2018: https://www.smore.com/6nksc
• October 12, 2018: https://www.smore.com/c6gtu
• October 5, 2018: https://www.smore.com/8hs3u
• September 21, 2018: https://www.smore.com/39m8t
• September 14, 2018: https://www.smore.com/nmv62
  
• September 7, 2018: https://www.smore.com/d1fh0
  
• August 31, 2018: https://www.smore.com/hqx2e
  
• August 24: https://www.smore.com/t6n8r

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