ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord
The Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair annually provides an opportunity for our student scientists to showcase their skills. The 37th annual countywide event starts at the school level and ends at the county level with an Awards Ceremony (In-person) on March 3, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Bourns Technology Center in Riverside. We displayed all our students' projects and recognized all our students participating and moving forward in the annual competition this past Friday evening at La Sierra High School. Thank you RCOE for supporting this outstanding event.
This year we had over 80 projects that ranged from experimenting with puppy treats to testing various surfaces for germs at the Tyler Mall. Four projects from each division were judged to move forward in the competition. All of the projects were outstanding and the decisions by the judges were difficult to make. See our participants and their projects below. Congratulations to every student for participating in this year's competition. Every student is a winner!
Congratulations to the following students and good luck at the next level:
Elementary Division, Grades 4-5
1st Place: Which Computer is Dirtier, Mine or My Brother’s? - Elizabeth Martinez - McAuliffe
2nd Place: Greater Fall Impact - Damian Luevano - La Granada
3rd Place: Dissolving Lollipops - Ellena Camero - La Granada
Honorable Mention - Microgreens: Paper Planting - Ysabel Barrett - Foothill
Junior Division, Grades 6-8
1st Place: Drought? No More! Arham Alam - Arizona
2nd Place: Will They Come in Like a Wrecking Ball? Camille Arguelles & Danika Huynh - Villegas
3rd Place: What is Fire’s Favorite Food - Prescilla Vergara, Vianca Vidrio, & Nicholas Tubig - Villegas
Honorable Mention: How Clean Are Restaurants? - Peyton Guerrero - Arizona
Senior Division, Grades 9-12
1st Place: Acidic Rain and Its Impact - Anna Tran - Norte Vista
2nd Place: Gravitropism - Bethany Lolong & Kaitlyn Eugene - Hillcrest
3rd Place: Biodegradable Straws in an Indoor Compost Bin - Evangeline Salmeron - Norte Vista
Honorable Mention: Cleaning Oil Spills - Jeremy Fors-Chang & Mojiiha Joiner - Hillcrest
THE RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES AWARDS
Riverside Public Utilities recognizes students for projects that exhibit outstanding scientific inquiry in topics related to water, electricity, and sustainability. Congratulations to the following student scientists who were also recognized during the Science & Engineering Fair Awards ceremony Friday night.
Solar Bots - Evan Young
A Water Replacement” - Adrian Flores
Filtering Our Water - Kimberly Apreza
Water Purification - Kevin Tinoco
Can Tap Water Conduct Electricity - Anthony Apreza
Powered Up - Jason Morales
Wind Meter - Angel Vargas
Drought No More - Arham Alam
Souls of Cinder - Jasmin Liu
Biodegradable Straws in an Indoor Compost Bin - Evangeline Salmeron
A big thank you to Riverside Public Utilities for sponsoring this event and supporting our students.
COMPLETE THE CALENDAR SURVEY BY JANUARY 31
We are planning our school calendars for upcoming school years and we want your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief survey. Find the survey in English and in Spanish here. Please submit your response by no later than Tuesday January 31, 2023.
APPLY TO THE CITIZEN'S BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC)
We are seeking applicants to serve on our Measure J Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. Members of the committee are responsible for informing the public and the Alvord Board of Education about the expenditure of bond proceeds for Measure J. The committee meets quarterly to ensure bond projects are in alignment with project plans. Annually, the CBOC provides a written report summarizing the committee’s proceedings and activities.
If you are interested in learning more about the CBOC or obtaining an application, please email CBOC@alvordschools.org with your inquiries.
THE ANNUAL RIVERSIDE JOB FAIR IS JANUARY 31
On January 31, 2023 from 4:30 - 7:30 at the Tyler Mall, prospective and future job seekers can learn valuable skills and obtain valuable resources, including:
- Meet with potential employers to discuss employment opportunities.
- Obtain valuable interview skills and job search strategies from seasoned professionals.
- Learn how to market yourself and create a social media presence such as a LinkedIn profile.
- Learn how to create resumes that get attention.
If you require an accommodation, please submit a request no later than three (3) business days before the date of the event. For more info, contact Linda Lagunas at llagunas@riverside-chamber.com or call 951-683-7100, Ext. 218.
INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS
Intra-District Transfers only apply to students who live within the Alvord Unified School District attendance boundaries. If you live outside of the Alvord Unified School District, you will need to apply for an Inter-District Transfer from your resident district and then apply here.
The Intra-District Transfer Window for Grades 6 - 12 is open from 1/16/2023 to 2/17/2023.
The Intra-District Transfer Window for Grades TK - 5 is open from 2/13/2023 to 3/24/2023.
Intra-District Transfers are granted using a random selection process and only if space is available at the school requested.
ALVORD EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL SPIRIT RUN
It's time to lace up your running or walking shoes and join your friends and neighbors at Zack Earp Stadium on the campus of Norte Vista High School.
The event is on February 4, 2023
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Download the registration form here. Drop it off at any Alvord school or at the Alvord District Office. Or mail it to: Alvord Educational Foundation, 9KPC Parkway, Corona, CA 92879
The annual Spirit Run is back after a pandemic interruption. The AEF team looks forward to its return and plans on making it a spectacular fundraising event. Everyone is invited to participate in the 5K run, 1 Mile run and 1 Mile walk.
Participation Trophies and Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place K-5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, and Adult. We will also have the Perpetual Trophy which will be awarded to the school with the most registered participants.
Register on-line here. Or, download the registration form here and submit it to your school or the district office.
SCHOOL SAFETY WEEKLY UPDATE
Our new visitor policy went into effect January 3, 2023. There are two tiers differentiated by whether or not the volunteer is under employee supervision. We do not want our policies to stand between our schools and volunteers. They are not hurdles. They are precautions. School officials will work with volunteers to ensure no volunteer that qualifies will ever be excluded.
Tier I: Volunteer will be under the supervision of a school employee while on campus and is not expected to volunteer on a regular basis:
- Complete the Volunteer Application form
- Provide a valid government photo identification
- School site staff will verify that the volunteer applicant is not listed on the Megan's Law website
- Provide proof of a negative TB result, Chest X-Ray or Risk Assessment (Results must be current within 60 days of submitting a volunteer application)
- Receive final clearance before volunteering
Tier 2: Volunteer is expected to be on campus on a regular basis and/or may not always be under the supervision of a school employee while on campus.
- Complete the Volunteer Application form
- Provide a valid government photo identification
- School site staff will verify that the volunteer applicant is not listed on the Megan's Law website
- Provide proof of a negative TB result, Chest X-Ray or Risk Assessment (Results must be current within 60 days of submitting a volunteer application)
- Fingerprint clearance is required from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Receive final clearance before volunteering
Contact your school's office staff or principal for more information.
Upcoming Regular Meetings of the Board
2/9; 3/9; 3/23; 4/20; 5/4; 5/18
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.
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.
Most Recent Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
Find the January 19, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights here. Sign up for the Board Meeting Highlights here. It will be sent to your Inbox immediately following board meetings.
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