Panther Prowl

With Fall right around the corner, it's a reminder that we are almost halfway through the semester and Winter Break will be here before we know it. Help us keep all our students focused on their academics and reach out to us for any additional support we can provide.

Another reminder is that this is our full accreditation year and we need your input (follow this link for some FAQs about WASC: https://www.acswasc.org/wasc/frequently-asked-questions/). We will have a visiting committee (VC) comprised of 8 volunteer educators that will validate our strengths and growth areas. They will determine the length of our accreditation, which validates the diplomas we issue to our graduates. A critical component of this process is to have parent input in the self-study report that we write up and submit prior to the visit. Our first parent input meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1st in our library begining at 6:30 pm. Because light refreshments will be provided, along with some materials, please RSVP to Mrs. Maffucci (rmaffucci@cnusd.k12.ca.us) or Ms. Vega (cvega@cnusd.k12.ca.us). Your participation in this process is extremely valuable, so thank you in advance for your participation.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 27th! This is a non-student attendance day to allow our staff to undergo professional development.

Proud Principal,

Antonio Gonzalez, Ed.D.

RAWR!!!

September 20, 2019

Below you will find the current scheduled sessions for the month of September. PASS begins at 8:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm.

September 21st:

• Srta. Gomez, Espanol en S-204
• Ms. Lim, Chemistry in L-2
• Mr. Quillen, Espanol in S-202
• Mrs. Holtz, Academic Decathlon in S-106

September 28th:

• Mrs. Valencia, AVID/College Applications Workshop in H-8
• Mrs. Hernandez, Physics in O-14
• Mrs. Pantoja, Chemistry in K-6

*Please note that sessions offered depend on teacher availability.

On Wednesday, September 18th, we hosted our Academic Awards Night in the PAC to recognize students who earned at least a 3.0 GPA based on second semester grades of the 2018-19 school year. They earned one of three medals as follows:

• 3.0-3.49: Bronze
• 3.5-3.99: Silver
• 4.0 and above: Gold

Congratulations to our scholar Panthers!

Earlier this week our Engineering students tested their AGV (automated guided vehicle). The challenge was to build a dump truck vehicle that can follow a line, stop at intersections, dump the load at a predetermined point, turn around and return to the starting point...all without any human involvement. Students programmed their own AGVs with much success!

Our HCP seniors had the opportunity to tour Riverside City College's athletic training facilities and were also able to meet their athletic trainer, Todd Babcock. This trip was intended to give our students genuine exposure to opportunities that exist beyond high school.

AVID held our first "Fun Fitness Friday" today (September 20th). Students rotated through five fitness stations included activities such as jump rope, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and some cardio exercises. This is part of AVID's campaign to promote a healthier lifestyle amongst our students.

• 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 follow and will require all participating cadets to maintain good grades, attendance, grooming standards and a burning desire to excel.

  -September 28th: Troy Sports day
  -September 24th: Color Guard Home Game

  -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.
  

From September 13th through the 15th, our district hosted the first Unity Camp of the year. Every high school in our district has the Unity leadership class that is intended to address discrimination and many of the "...isms" that we deal with as a society (racism, sexism, etc.). Three times a year each school gets to send about ten students to participate in a 3-day camp in beautiful Running Springs. The camp is directed to address these issues at a much deeper level with the intent that participants return to their respective school sites as change agents. Our Unity teacher is Ms. Scamara (bscamara@cnusd.k12.ca.us) and our Intervention Counselor, Ms. Tran (sharaya.tran@cnusd.k12.ca.us), provides her with much needed support. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to either one.

Below are the links to all Corona Reports of this school year. We are awaiting Episode 4 to be released! Stay tuned...

• 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: Our Panthers traveled to Victorville to take on Silverado High School and came home with an exciting victory! Tonight we travel the opposite direction to take on Rancho Christian in Murrieta. Good luck! Be aware that we will have bye next week, so our following game will be October 4th at home against Roosevelt High School to open Big VIII play. That will also be a black out game, so come on out and wear your black!

Cross Country: Elisa Huerta placed first on September 18th at Andulka Park during the Big VIII Cluster Meet! She is looking to make a return trip to the post-season this year!

Girls Volleyball: After placing third last weekend at the Visalia Tournament, we opened up Big VIII league play at home against Roosevelt, but fell short of the victory. The team bounced back with a thrilling come-from-behind win at Centennial in five sets.

Girls Golf: Our girls lost a really close one on Thursday to Ramona High School, 270 to 267 (remember that in golf, the lower score wins). This was our best score this year, with personal bests by Aisha Randhawa, Leah Hellerud, Ari Castro, and Lourdes Lara. A promising season lies ahead for our Panthers!

Boys Water Polo: We celebrated Senior Night ahead of league play on September 18th as we hosted Palm Desert High School. Although our three-game winning streak ended, we still celebrated our five seniors (Andrew Burke, Drew Heaston, Eli Sesma, Shane McGregor, and Brendon Ballesteros) who will be providing their leadership the rest of the season!

Misc

Girls Soccer: Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, September 24th and Wednesday, September 25th from 3:00-5:30 pm in Jess Hill Stadium. Athletes must be cleared before trying out. Reach out to Coach Mason (mtmason@cnusd.k12.ca.us) should you or your student have any questions.

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

Lacrosse: A clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 25th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Jess Hill Stadium. Students must have an athletic clearance on file before participating.

Girls Wrestling: With all the success our program has experienced in recent years, this upcoming season brings with it high expectations and a team that is ready for the challenge. Our Lady Panthers wrestling team has worked very hard in the off-season in preparation to make another run for the CIF and State Title. Captains Jasmin Garcia, Miranda Koppi, Solana Mottola, and Madyson Dow are leading the way for these special ladies. Among Varsity we have 4 National All-Americans and 5 ranked in the top 20 in California. They continue to put in the work and make us very proud in everything they do, on the mat and in the class room.

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.

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: vanessa.villalobos@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

• World Suicide Prevention Day: Working Together to Prevent Suicide was observed on September 10th: A time to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and to connect with those who are having suicidal ideation to treatment services. It’s important to make sure individuals who have been affected by a suicide loss have access to the resources they need. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which assists in sharing resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention. 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 come together and 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) 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

Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents & Educators: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/preventing-youth-suicide/preventing-youth-suicide-tips-for-parents-and-educators

We will be hosting our 4th Annual CTE Expo at Norco College on Saturday, October 5th. This is a great opportunity for each of our high schools to showcase our CTE pathways and programs offered. We encourage juniors and seniors to sign up and take advantage of the mock interviews with industry members. This is a such a valuable experience for them as they prepare to enter the workforce some day. It's also a great networking opportunity!

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 mutliple generations that can call themselves "Panthers." At many of our parent events I ofter ask for a show of hands of those that have graduated from our school and sure enought, 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 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:

• 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