September 16, 2022

School Funding Form

Did you know that the fastest and easiest way to increase funds for students' education is to fill out the ALSD "School Funding Form"? There are many benefits to all families and schools when everyone takes a moment to fill out the form. These forms have potential to increase funding for all ALSD schools and allow us to provide increased services such as, but not limited to, increased mental health and wellness services and increased access to technology and connectivity. 

Many families that take the time to fill out the form also become eligible for additional services such as these listed here:

• Free or reduced rates in before and after school programs
• Free access to winter, spring and summer programs 
• Free healthy breakfasts and lunches 
• Free college applications, AP exams, college readiness exams

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form! Many families qualify for services they never dreamed they would be eligible for. Furthermore, the form is confidential and based upon a family's household size and income. It is easier than you think to qualify! Thank you for supporting Alta Loma schools!

Parent University

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend our upcoming Parent University on Thursday evening, October 6, 2022, from 5:15 – 8:15 pm at Deer Canyon Elementary School. You will soon receive a flyer which includes information about the sessions being offered. The topics for this year’s Parent University will focus on helping your child at home to be successful in school. 

Choice offerings will also include behavioral supports, social and emotional learning, and how to make learning engaging and interactive through educational technology and 21st century learning strategies.

A pizza dinner will be available from 5:15 – 5:45 pm for the entire family. Childcare for children ages 3 and older (must be potty trained) will be offered while parents attend sessions. If you have any questions, please call Belinda Holdridge-Hays at the District Office, 484-5151 extension 102025.

State of the District

Our State of the District and Town Hall events will continue during the month of September. Please join us at either Banyan Elementary or Stork Elementary on September 22nd or 27th. Our Executive Cabinet has enjoyed the interaction we have had so far with our educational partners and we have gained a lot of understanding and insight to our community needs and beliefs.  We look forward to more of these valuable opportunities to interact with all of you in the near future!

Upcoming District Events

• Monday, September 19 - Parenting in the Digital World Presentation, at Alta Loma Junior High, 6:00-7:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 20 - East Side Math Festival at Victoria Groves Elementary School, 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 21 - Board of Trustees Meeting at the District Support Center (DSC), located at 9390 Base Line Road, Alta Loma
• 5:00PM Closed Session
• 6:00PM Open Session Meeting
• Thursday, September 22 - State of the District, 5:30 PM at Banyan Elementary School,
• Thursday & Friday, September 22 & 23 - Elementary Parent Conferences (Grades 1-6 Modified Days) Check your school site for dismissal times
• Monday -Thursday, September 26 - 29 - Jr. High Parent Conferences (Grades 7-8 Modified Days) Check your school site for dismissal times
• Tuesday, September 27, State of the District, 5:30 PM at Stork Elementary School
• Friday, September 30 - Jr. High Modified Day (Check your school site for dismissal times)
• Thursday, October 6 - Parent University, 5:15 PM at Deer Canyon Elementary School

Grandparent’s Day at Jasper Elementary, presented by the Jasper PTA, was one for the ages. Hundreds of grandparents were in attendance and we had the opportunity to celebrate them and have some fun. The day started off with the grandparents joining us for our Champion Assembly. After that, it was time for schoolwide BINGO. The fun morning ended with light refreshments and pictures. It was a truly memorable day. Thank you to all of the grandparents that came. We appreciate the important role you have in your grandchildren's education!

Let’s go Quakes! Japer’s Night with the Quakes was a successful event put on by the Jasper PTA. Countless Champions were in attendance to cheer for the Quakes.  There was a tremendous buzz in the air, along with huge rain drops. The game was called in the third inning, but the memories of a fun evening with family and friends will last forever. 

Stork Superstars are blessed with a group of dads, grandpas and other father figures that are making a difference on campus at arrival & dismissal. Thank you to our PFSA President Beau Cooper for organizing our "Watch Dog" dad event to increase participation on campus. Our "Donuts for Dads" and our " Watch Dog" gatherings were incredible. Thank you Stork families for all your support and for making education fun for our children. Go Superstars! #togetherwearebetter

In our THRIVE classes, students are working on 5 Human Skills Invention projects. Students were given a set of parameters and asked to research and engineer an invention to help improve and positively impact life. Our amazing Warriors then took the time to create an ad/commercial promoting their project. These students were so creative, so ingenious, and they found ways to brainstorm some cool ideas! 

In addition, we look forward to our after-school sports program season opener for volleyball and football! Go Warriors! #WarriorPRIDE #BleedBLUE

This week, staff and students had some fun with bowties. Every Tuesday we dress for success and participate in the Districtwide Bowtie Tuesday event. It was great to see everyone being silly and posing for pictures together. Later that Friday, we showed our patriotism by wearing red, white, and blue. Students also had a chance to create "thank you" cards for family members who have served our country or community. They also demonstrated their thanks by drawing patriotic pictures and writing special messages in the shaded section of our blacktop. At one point, one ambitious student started to worry that he wouldn't finish his large, chalk flag. However, as others noticed, more and more students joined him with their different shades of red, white, and blue chalk to beat the recess bell. It was an extraordinary and touching moment for us all. Together we are stronger!

Carnelian Elementary School paid tribute to those in our community who serve or have served in the military, our first responders, police, fire department and front line workers in the medical profession at our Patriotic Assembly on Friday, September 9th. Whether it is the tragedies of 9/11, or the pandemic we have just experienced, these events remind us that there are several brave, selfless people who choose to be on the front lines of these attacks by helping those in need, fighting off those attacking us, and protecting our community and our country from any threat that comes our way. Carnelian Cardinal students invited family members and friends to join them on stage to be recognized for their courage and service to our country.