Superintendent's Friday Update
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Hello Alta Loma School District,
A year of transitional kindergarten, known as Preppy K in Alta Loma, provides a strong, early start to help children read proficiently in third grade, which is a critical milestone that predicts a student’s academic future in high school and beyond. The Alta Loma School District is proud of the Preppy K program it has offered students the last several years and we have great news! It is the intent of the Governor to expand transitional kindergarten for all students. This will be phased in over the next few years, and by 2025 all students will have the opportunity to attend a year of transitional kindergarten followed by kindergarten.
For the 2022-2023 school year, students will enroll in Preppy K if they turn 5 years old between September 2, 2022 and February 2, 2023. This expands the current registration window and offers more children the opportunity to attend. Currently, Preppy K is offered at five elementary schools in Alta Loma, and as the registration grows we will open Preppy K classrooms at more school sites.
The Preppy K curriculum serves as a bridge between preschool and the joyful developmentally appropriate rigors of kindergarten. Using hands-on activities, students build a deep understanding of language, phonemic awareness and number sense. The curriculum is interactive and allows Preppy K students to make meaningful connections to real world experiences across all content areas. One of the most important features of the Preppy K program is a focus on social-emotional development. Students learn foundational skills to create a positive sense of self, which helps them to effectively relate to both peers and adults. They are guided toward regulating emotions and conduct, and overall managing confident behavior to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
A Preppy K Parent Information Meeting will be held on January 27 at 6:30 PM. Parents are invited to attend the meeting at the District Support Center at 9390 Base Line Road or they may participate virtually. A link will be available on the District website on the day prior to the meeting. Please join us for this important informational session and meet the Preppy K teaching team.
Wishing you a great weekend ahead,
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Karen Hendricks
Superintendent
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- Wednesday, December 15 - Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 pm Study Session, 6:00 pm Regular Meeting at the District Office
- Friday, December 17 - Modified Day for Grades 1-8
- Monday, December 20 - Friday, December 31 - Christmas Holidays/Winter Recess
- Thursday, December 23 - Friday, December 24 - District Office Closed
- Friday, December 31 - District Office Closed
- Monday, January 3 - Students Return
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Great Things Happening At Our Schools |
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From Principal Khaleelah Lewis-Wilkins:
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Banyan students celebrated the PTA membership drive with pizazz! They worked diligently to increase PTA memberships for the school and the classroom with the most new memberships won the opportunity to silly string the principal and assistant principal. Students in Mrs. Rhines' second grade and Mrs. Parsons' 4th grade classrooms were the victors of the membership drive.
Each class showcased their excitement during the Bulldog Assembly with all of their peers watching! The crowd went wild with exhilaration and awe. We are SO thankful for our spirited PTA members, parents, and students who made this event possible. Go Bulldogs!!
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From Principal Chris Deegan:
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Our Carnelian students always enjoy learning in our Physical Education Program. It is great to see them developing their motor skills, learning healthy habits for physical fitness, and building strong social skills and cooperation. Our PE program helps our students increase learning in the classroom, improve attendance and develop positive behaviors. |
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From Principal Andrew Carter:
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Caring, nurturing, friendly, and fun are just a few words we can use to describe our amazing proctor team here at Deer Canyon. They take the time to know our Eagles and ensure that all students are safe and happy while on campus.
This team of individuals is crucial in keeping our campus organized. Whether it is helping a student open a food item, giving a band-aid, organizing games, or just saying “Hi”, they are in the business of taking care of our Eagles. They wear many different hats throughout the day and we are thankful they are on our team. Our proctors are greatly appreciated.
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From Principal Curtis Quanstrom:
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Jasper Elementary has many accomplished students! This month, we are recognizing Jasper Champions for their talent and creativity as demonstrated in the National PTA Reflections Program. The theme for the program this year is, “I will change the world by…”
Student submissions in visual arts, photography, and literature are truly inspiring. We know that our students are definitely on their way to changing the world and making it a better place for all.
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From Principal Val Bires:
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With the month of December starting this week, we are eager at Hermosa to show ways to give to others who are less fortunate. We have two weeks to give towards our Annual Toy Drive and our Adopt-a-child.
December is also a month to show joy! Students are working hard at practicing their Thinking Maps and showing their critical thinking.
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From Principal Guadalupe Berzunza:
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Stork Superstars continue to shine. Our fifth and sixth grade students have worked hard to earn good grades. They have also worked hard at displaying respect, responsibility and resourcefulness. Their hard work and dedication was recognized as Stork hosted its first Honor Roll Assembly of the year. The weather was beautiful and our families came out to support our Superstars. We are proud of each and every one of you. Keep up the good work and keep reaching for the stars. |
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From Principal Kristy Johnson:
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Our amazing Child Care team is hosting recess games for our VGS students twice a week. This is a fun way to help kids stay active and build skills through play. Our students look forward to the games the team puts together each week. There are lots of smiling faces as they learn and develop new fun skills. A big shout out to Julie Fried, Chris Bushman and Elizabeth Figueroa for coordinating these activities and games each week! |
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From Principal Michele Rachielles:
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GATE students were invited to participate in an awesome Purple Easel art experience. Students first voted on the painting they would complete, then were given everything they needed, including step-by-step instructions to paint their masterpiece. Students enjoyed the special event immensely. Thank you to Mrs. Lening and Mr. Burke for the planning, preparing, and execution of this fun project. |
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From Principal Sandy Rose:
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In Mrs. Kleist’s 7th grade science class, they have been learning about how plate movement occurs and had the incredible opportunity to participate in a lab in which students had to design a tower using the following criteria: no more than 30 straws, 4 cardboard floors, minimum height of 40 cm, and no excessive use of masking tape. Students were given masking tape, straws, cardboard, and scissors to use. Once finished, they had to test their towers on a shaker table to see if their tower could withstand a jolt and rolling quake with the added weight of 2 sandbags. Mrs. Kleist’s class enjoyed watching to see which towers met the challenge! |
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It was great to kick off our soccer season with our first game against Pioneer Junior High School. We are proud of how hard our students played. A special thanks goes out to our amazing coaches: Rebecca Rudd, Michaela Jansen, Rudy Ontiveros, Jaime Le Master, Katherine Santavanond, Jessica Bordes, Joshua Alcala, and Nikki Steely. |
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From Principal Dolly Bentley:
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We would like to give a BIG SHOUT out to a very special person at ALE, Ms. Kathy McCoy. Kathy has served as a substitute proctor at ALE for many years. Prior to Thanksgiving Break, Kathy knitted beanies for EVERY student at ALE. Our students were so excited to receive their special hat, and they sported them around the campus all day, despite the 80 degree heat! Ms. Kathy is a very special part of ALE and has a huge heart for our students. Thank you Ms. Kathy for caring so much for us! |
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From the COVID-19 Safety and Information Team:
ALSD continues to receive and deeply respect diverse input related to vaccines, which are not currently mandated.
As of the date of this communication, the Governor, the Legislature, and the CDPH have not adopted any order or statute that would implement a vaccine mandate for students in K-12 schools. At this time, we do not know if, or how, a vaccine mandate consistent with the Governor’s October 1 press conference will be implemented.
Policies related to this matter would be set at the state level, not at the county or local level. If you'd like to reach out to your local representatives, contact information for Assembly Member Ramos and Senator Ochoa-Bogh can be found at https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/. Information for contacting Governor Newsom's office can be found at https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/.
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