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Coach Barile Recognized At UNITY Awards

Photo Courtesy: Alexis J. Barile

Photo Courtesy: Alexis J. Barile

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On Feb. 26, the 17th Annual UNITY (United Neighbors Involving Today’s Youth) Awards hosted a luncheon to recognize community members who make a difference.  One of those individuals honored, was Tony Barile, Head Football Coach for Eleanor Roosevelt High School.  Barile was recognized for his dedication to community involvement, and for being a positive influence and mentor to the youth of Eastvale.

Barile has worked with Michele Derus, Principal at Eastvale Elementary, to create a mentor program to bring their students together.  Once a week, the coach and 20 of his players visit the elementary school to volunteer in a variety of capacities, including tutoring students, leading fitness tests, and helping teachers in the classrooms.  This spring, Barile is planning to host a “Field Day” for Eastvale Elementary, which he hopes will one day incorporate all of the elementary schools in Eastvale.

For the second year in a row, Barile hosted a coed football tournament for all of the elementary schools in the Eastvale community.  His players volunteered as the referees and did a great job encouraging and teaching the students to show good sportsmanship and play hard.

Barile is also heavily involved with Vantage Point Church’s community events.  He has partnered with the church to start a “Breast Cancer Awareness” football game each October, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for this important cause.  Survivors and fighters of cancer are invited to come and be special VIP guests.  He has also partnered with another Roosevelt community group, AVID, to support students in the community with Epilepsy, raising a significant contribution and awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation.  Barile’s players also help out with the “Christmas Gift Mart,” that benefits parents who are low-income and need assistance for the holidays.

Barile works diligently to instill character, leadership skills, and academic commitment in his students, and partners with other leaders in the community to provide events like annual youth football and cheer community nights and camps, coaching clinics, tutoring sessions, and even homework centers during practice.  He also serves on the executive board for two prestigious football organizations, Southern California Interscholastic Football Federation (SCIFCA) and the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame (Riverside County Chapter).  He is also on the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) advisory committee.

What Coach Barile has already put in place in just the beginning of his vision for impacting the lives of our youth.  He is the epitome of UNITY in the community of Eastvale.

Name Change For CNUSD?

Is CNEUSD in our future?

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale is a significant part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD), which is the largest District in Riverside County.  Eastvale currently has seven schools (four elementary, two intermediate, and one high school) in the District, including two California Distinguished Schools (Clara Barton and Harada elementary schools).  In addition, Eastvale’s eighth (and the District’s 50th) school – Ronald Regan Elementary – is under construction and scheduled to be ready for the 2015-16 school year, opening this July.

With all the positive improvements imminent to the District and the impact it will have on Eastvale and its more than 57,000 residents, it only makes sense to add “Eastvale” to the moniker.  And while Bill Newberry – CNUSD Board Member and President of the Riverside County School Boards Association – asked staff at a recent Board meeting to research the possibility of a District name change to reflect the City of Eastvale, there is a little more to it than just a yes or a no.

“The District is currently formulating a survey to be disseminated district-wide, along with researching the cost and timelines to undertake such a large project,” said Newberry when asked if the change will come to fruition.

CNUSD is currently dealing with the redistribution of the boundary lines affecting Ronald Regan Elementary, and the rebalancing of the student load to ease much of the overcrowding in Eastvale schools.  In addition, another 100 students from the Eastvale Estates are involved in a petition filed last November requesting annexation to Eastvale schools rather than continue on in Jurupa Valley.

With regard to a name change and all that it entails, Newberry says that a follow up report from CNUSD staff will be presented to the Board of Education at a future meeting.

For CNEUSD, time will tell.

Black Student Union Showcase

By Emily Aguilar

(Photo Courtesy: Victoria Robles) Asari Aibangbee at the BSU Showcase

(Photo Courtesy: Victoria Robles)
Asari Aibangbee at the BSU Showcase

Although the trending topic, #BlackLivesMatter, has been seen worldwide, many have failed to comprehend its significance.

For many, the term is a response to the persistent prejudice that African-Americans have experienced as a culture; while to others, it’s a mere trend.

In order to properly define a term misunderstood by the public, Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s Black Student Union (BSU) took the initiative to educate the public by celebrating black culture in their first annual showcase entitled, “Black Lives Matter.”

The event was held on Fri., Feb. 27.  The evening was a mixture of dance, song, poems, and speeches. Although there were jokes in between performances, the event released an agonizing burden within the performers.

“Our ancestors paved the way, but the struggle never stopped, because we went from slavery to segregation, and today, at least 20 of us are getting shot,” explained poet, “Original Jamie” Braswell.

As the audience of family and friends cried, applauded, and signed in agreement, one felt as if the evening had grasped everyone and presented a topic often too sensitive to approach: Tolerance.

“Being African-American means coming from a group who has suffered and triumphed; who has been beaten down and risen. That is why I feel a connection with other people.  We have all understood these struggles at one point, so no matter who we are, we, as humans, always make a connection,” explained BSU President, Sam Sanchez.

Although the term is, “BlackLivesMatter,” the underlying theme is that an individual who has been overshadowed by the towering force of prejudice can overcome that nuisance of a barrier again and again.

When the performers and BSU members came together to sing and rap their final song, many applauded in support of their children or friends, but the audience – composed of Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians – was unified by the notion of acceptance and understanding: racial struggle is often overlooked, but it is the hope of triumph that brings us together.

Mustang Mayhem

By Tara Lanning

Photo By Daliyah Ross

Photo By Daliyah Ross

Eastvale – Here at Eleanor Roosevelt High School we have a team on campus called Renaissance, who recognizes students for their achievements. One of the things we love to recognize is school spirit.

Along with Renaissance, ERHS does different activities to get kids pumped up about our school. We call these activities, “Mustang Mayhem”.

Photo By Daliyah Ross

Photo By Daliyah Ross

Recently, we had a “Planks for Pizza” competition at lunch. The competition was simple… whoever held a plank position for the longest amount of time won a box of pizza.

The students raved about this Mustang Mayhem competition, and everyone had a great time.

ERHS Students Donate Blood

By Emily Aguilar

The American Red Cross vehicle/blood lab on the ERHS Campus (Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

The American Red Cross vehicle/blood lab on the ERHS Campus (Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

Eastvale – Many students are beginning to realize the importance of giving back to their community: they volunteer, they host fundraisers, and they try to promote philanthropy.

When the American Red Cross offered to let ERHS students donate blood on Jan. 23, over a hundred students – mostly upperclassmen – rolled up their sleeves to donate their blood in the school cafeteria.

Donating blood is necessary for patients who have been in traumatic accidents or have health related issues, but the drawing of blood isn’t as simple as it seems. Eligible donors have to be over 100 pounds, cannot have health-related issues such as diabetes, must be at least 16, and must face the risk of feeling immense fatigue afterwards. Even after signing away their consent, nurses must ask the donors a series of questions to ensure that they are physically prepared to undergo the rigorous process.

In spite of these barriers, students still stand by the belief that their half hour of discomfort is worth saving someone’s life.

ERHS student and blood drive volunteer, Jackie Camuy (Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

ERHS student and blood drive volunteer, Jackie Camuy (Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

Included in the ERHS donors, was Jackie Camuy, an avid volunteer who has donated blood numerous times. Despite the anxiousness that she felt while having a nurse draw her blood, she has never been hesitant to take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life.

“I feel like it is my responsibility to contribute to society in any way possible. I specifically chose to donate blood because I want to give somebody a better chance to live.” Camuy stated.

For those interested in donating blood or volunteering in the medical field, please visit http://www.redcross.org.

CNUSD Boundary Updates

Staff Reports

Ronald Reagan Elementary under construction last October.

Ronald Reagan Elementary under construction last October. (Jennifer Jester-Madrigal)

Eastvale — With the 2015-2016 school year opening of Ronald Reagan Elementary School set to happen in July 2015, some school boundaries within Eastvale have changed. Clara Barton, Harada, and Eastvale Elementary Schools will see the majority of the change, as some of Regan’s new attendance will pull from those directions.

The new boundaries will be discussed in detail at parent meetings to be held at these Eastvale locations, as follows:

 

  • 14, 2015, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Eastvale Elementary School, 13031 Orange Street
  • 21, 2015, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Barton Elementary School, 7437 Corona Valley Avenue

 

Parents wishing to apply for transfers, as well as open enrollment, for Reagan Elementary need to complete a transfer request by filing out the proper forms. According to the CNUSD website, if you live in the CNUSD attendance area, you will need to complete a transfer request by filling out the proper form.

Map of Barton to Reagan attendance. Please visit the CNUSD website to see maps for other schools. (Image Courtesy of CNUSD)

Map of Barton to Reagan attendance. Please visit the CNUSD website to see maps for other schools. (Image Courtesy of CNUSD)

If you are currently attending a school on a transfer, you do not need to renew that transfer to remain at that school. As long as you maintain continuous residency in the Corona-Norco Unified School District, your transfer shall continue until your child receives a transfer to a new school or leaves the district.

Please note, if your 6th or 8th Grader is attending a transfer school, they will matriculate to the intermediate or high school based on your residence address.

If you live outside the CNUSD attendance area, you will need to renew your transfer permit annually. You must obtain a release from your home school district and submit it to the CNUSD District Office, Student Services, between Dec. 1, 2014 and Jan. 15, 2015.

Applications for School of Choice transfers (between CNUSD schools) may be obtained at the CNUSD District Office, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA, 92860, (951) 736-5111.  Applications may also be downloaded from the CNUSD website at www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/forms.

Please visit the CNUSD website for transfer forms and additional details: http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/Page/741.

PLEASE NOTE: Completed applications may be returned to the District Office.  Parents with children who attend Barton, Eastvale or Harada should visit the website to view the maps to determine if their child will be attending another school.

Culture Night At ERHS

Students in camaraderie, singing “Lean On Me.” (Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

Students in camaraderie, singing “Lean On Me.” (Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

By Emily Aguilar

 

Eastvale – Because of its diverse alumni, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ensures that each student is given the opportunity to embrace not only the cultures of others, but that of their own as well. This environment has allowed cultures to blend with one another like peaches and cream, unifying ERHS into a strong student body.

 

In order to pay homage to these various cultures, ERHS’s prominent club, CSF (California Scholarship Federation), held its bi-annual Culture Night festival on Dec. 4.

 

Culture Night is a show meant to represent students’ traditional cultural practices through artistic performances. Before 6 p.m., the Mustang Theater was filled with supportive family and friends who wanted to see their loved ones represent their culture.

 

The evening began with a slideshow of students speaking about their cultures and giving the audience a preview of their performances. Following this introduction, the fun began. The performances in dance ranged from Folkloric, to the Chinese Ribbon Dance, to Polynesian and American jazz; and songs were performed from Korea and the Philippines.

 

Among the performances, one of the most memorable was the Bhangra Dance, which electrified the audience with its upbeat tempo and passionate movement. After captivating the audience with his group, one of the dancers, Shukan Patel stated, “I feel as if the audience was able to feel the energy and pride of the Indian culture through the fast-paced, coordinated moves to traditional music. I feel as if this performance allowed for the audience to experience the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi’s (Harvest Festival) joy through our dance performance.”

 

Before the evening ended, CSF Coordinator, Frank Mata, went on stage and spoke to the audience about how working at ERHS as an AP Language and Composition teacher has introduced him to stupendous students. He expressed his admiration toward his students, because in spite of their stress with college and grades, they never fail to lose touch with who they are.

 

“I am proud of them – they’re not just students at that point. They become respectable young men and women who make it their privilege to pay homage to their culture in this all too foreign land,” Mata said.

 

After his small speech, Mata invited all of the performers on stage to sing Bill Withers’ famous song, “Lean On Me.” Captivated by the unification of their friends and children, the audience joined in and become a single voice, giving an appropriate ending to the evening.

Eastvale: Eleanor Roosevelt High School Grad Receives Honors

By K.P. Sander

 

 

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Kababayan Today host G. Töngi poses with award winner Marie Rosario. (Photo Courtesy: Rosario Family)

Eastvale – 2014 Eleanor Roosevelt High School graduate, Marie Rosario, was recently selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Filipino-American Senior Students (TOFASS) in California.

On Dec. 29, 2016, Rosario appeared on the television show, “Kababayan Today,” on channel LA18, where she was awarded with a check and a special plaque by show host G. Töngi, commemorating her selection as a TOFASS recipient.

The TOFASS award comes from the Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) of Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association (APOGLA).  It is the flagship project of the association, with the objective of recognizing and awarding outstanding senior students of Filipino-American descent for their academic and scholastic achievements so that they can serve as a role model for other young people to emulate.  According to their website, they also provide scholarship grants to help assist college-bound students.

Dan E. Niño, Vice-President – and incoming 2015 President – of APOGLA, appeared with Rosario on Kababayan Today, and spoke of the selection process for the TOFASS award.

“There were 30 applicants, with only four selected.  There are very rigorous and strict [guidelines] in the selection.  Those selected are very deserving,” said Niño.

Niño also commented that the biggest supporters of the system are the parents.  Rosario appeared on Kababayan Today with her parents, Martin and Clarissa Rosario.  Proud mother, Clarissa, said, “We are very thankful and blessed to have four girls.  She (Marie) is the eldest, and we are very blessed.”  Both parents agree that Marie is a wonderful example for her three sisters.

Rosario is currently a freshman student at the University of California, San Diego, and studying Environmental Systems.

“The environment and our world is something that I’m very passionate about,” said Rosario when asked about her major.

Passion as a student is nothing new to Rosario.  She is reportedly on full scholarship at UCSD, received an additional $1,000 scholarship from Century Gold 21 Realty for education expenses, was honored at ERHS’s Senior Awards as President of the California Scholarship Federation, and received an award in the National Honors Society for four semesters of straight As.

In high school, Rosario was a student of ERHS teacher, Patty Bickel, in Honors and AP Chemistry over two years.  Bickel had some good memories to share:

“Not only was Marie a very diligent student, but her biggest attributes had to be her strong work ethic and having the ability to be a self-starter.  I also remember Marie as always being available to help out her fellow students, and she was not afraid to speak her mind when she did not agree with the ‘majority,’” said Bickel – traits that have obviously been an asset to this fine student.

The future does indeed look bright for Marie Rosario.

If you would like to watch Rosario receive her award on Kababayan Today, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrZu8JWFrWg.  For more information on TOFASS, visit http://alphaphiomega.org/tofass.

 

 

Eastvale: Culture Night at Eleanor Roosevelt High School

By Emily Aguilar

 

Eastvale – Because of its diverse alumni, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ensures that each student is given the opportunity to embrace not only the cultures of others, but that of their own as well. This environment has allowed cultures to blend with one another like peaches and cream, unifying ERHS into a strong student body.

In order to pay homage to these various cultures, ERHS’s prominent club, CSF (California Scholarship Federation), held its bi-annual Culture Night festival on Dec. 4.

Culture Night is a show meant to represent students’ traditional cultural practices through artistic performances. Before 6 p.m., the Mustang Theater was filled with supportive family and friends who wanted to see their loved ones represent their culture.

The evening began with a slideshow of students speaking about their cultures and giving the audience a preview of their performances. Following this introduction, the fun began. The performances in dance ranged from Folkloric, to the Chinese Ribbon Dance, to Polynesian and American jazz; and songs were performed from Korea and the Philippines.

Among the performances, one of the most memorable was the Bhangra Dance, which electrified the audience with its upbeat tempo and passionate movement. After captivating the audience with his group, one of the dancers, Shukan Patel stated, “I feel as if the audience was able to feel the energy and pride of the Indian culture through the fast-paced, coordinated moves to traditional music. I feel as if this performance allowed for the audience to experience the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi’s (Harvest Festival) joy through our dance performance.”

Before the evening ended, CSF Coordinator, Frank Mata, went on stage and spoke to the audience about how working at ERHS as an AP Language and Composition teacher has introduced him to stupendous students. He expressed his admiration toward his students, because in spite of their stress with college and grades, they never fail to lose touch with who they are.

“I am proud of them – they’re not just students at that point. They become respectable young men and women who make it their privilege to pay homage to their culture in this all too foreign land,” Mata said.

After his small speech, Mata invited all of the performers on stage to sing Bill Withers’ famous song, “Lean On Me.” Captivated by the unification of their friends and children, the audience joined in and become a single voice, giving an appropriate ending to the evening.

 

Open Enrollment & Transfer Instructions for Corona Norco Unified School DistrictPosted Date:12/8/2014 7:30 AM

City of Eastvale

The following dates have been established as the “OPEN ENROLLMENT” period for the 2015-2016 school year: DECEMBER 1, 2014 TO JANUARY 15, 2015

If you live in the CNUSD attendance area – you will need to complete a transfer request by filling out the proper form. If you are currently attending a school on a transfer, you do not need to renew that transfer to remain at that school. As long as you maintain continuous residency in the Corona-Norco Unified School District your transfer shall continue until your child receives a transfer to a new school or leaves the district. Please note, if your 6thor 8th grader is attending a transfer school, they will matriculate to the intermediate or high school based on your residence address.

If you live outside CNUSD attendance area – you will need to renew your transfer permit annually. By getting a release from your home school district, and submitting it to CNUSD District Office, Student Services, between December 1, 2014 and January 15, 2015.

Applications for School of Choice transfers (between CNUSD schools) may be obtained at the following locations:

  • CNUSD District Office 2820 Clark Ave., Norco, CA, 92860, Phone: (951) 736-5111
  • Or downloaded from the CNUSD website at www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/forms

Please visit the CNUSD website for transfer forms and additional details: http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/Page/741

PLEASE NOTE: Completed applications may be returned to the District Office.

Transfer requests are granted based on space availability.

Seussical The Musical

2014-suess-4x6-02By Tara Lanning

 

After two long months of preparation, the Drama Department at Eleanor Roosevelt High School proudly put on an amazing show – Seussical the Musical – directed by Merica Frost.

This show was filled with many Dr. Seuss stories such as Horton Hears A Who, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and many more.

The cast was extremely talented and shined like stars. With the hilarious Wickersham brothers, Sassy Bird Girls, Amazing Mayzie, and the talented ensemble, ERHS received a lot of positive feedback. This show was a must see!

Eastvale: Dual Immersion

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Dual Immersion Students (L-R): Valeria Mena, Sebastian Bonilla, Jennifer Brillones, Kayla Morrilla, Hugo Belias, Raynaldo Gomez, Joel Jiez, Natalie Bartoalie, Zach Evans, Emily Helms, and Caleb Brackett. (Photo Courtesy: Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

BY EMILY AGUILAR

Eastvale – On Nov. 3, foreign language teachers at Eleanor Roosevelt High School led a small presentation on the benefits of their Dual Immersion Program.

Dual Immersion is a curriculum that gives English-speaking students an opportunity to learn their school lessons in both in English and a selected foreign language. This begins early in elementary school, and is meant to sharpen a student’s intellect of a foreign language to prepare them for further academic successes.

Despite its numerous benefits, students tend to drop out of the Spanish program by high school. In fact, only 11 of the estimated 40 students are still in the program at ERHS. Therefore, a presentation led by AP Spanish Language teacher, Cristina Sanchez, and former AP Spanish and Spanish for Natives teacher, Brian Suchsland, was conducted in order to show 120 elementary students from Washington and Garrison Elementary Schools what to expect of the program as they continue their education.

“Our purpose is to show that even if the program is rigorous at first, it pays off in the end. Of course, learning Spanish efficiently only comes with practice, but it will help these students feel prepared in the world beyond school,” said Sanchez.

The 11 students participating in the Spanish Dual Immersion Program were present to convince other students to stay in the program. These students expressed their admiration for the program, spoke about their experiences, and also shared the interesting projects they did in class for Dia De Los Muertos.

“I think it’s important for these kids to stay in the program,” said Sebastian Bonilla, a junior who has been in the program since elementary school. “Spanish is an essential language to learn, and I believe that with this education, the students will go far in life.”

Through their admiration of the Spanish language, the students and teachers had high hopes that their words would persuade the students to stay in the program, which overall is intriguing, intellectual, and fun.

 

Eastvale: Red Ribbon Week Winners

Staff Reports

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) (L-R) ERHS 9th Grader, Mariah Rosario, who won 2nd Place for her poster; Ramirez 7th Grader, Margaret Rosario, who won 1st Place for her poster; and ERHS senior, Martha Rosario, who won 2nd Place in Creative Writing during Red Ribbon Week

Eastvale – Red Ribbon Week, a drug awareness campaign first organized by the National Family Partnership in 1985, has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA agent, Enrique Camarena – who was tortured to death and found in Mexico in 1985 – angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing red ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.

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1st Place winning poster by 7th Grader, Margaret Rosario. (Photo Courtesy: Clarissa Rosario)

This year’s Red Ribbon theme was, “Love Yourself: Be Drug Free,” promoted October 23 – 31. Proud Eastvale mother, Clarissa Rosario, has submitted photos of her daughters – Martha, Mariah and Margaret – who not only got involved with Red Ribbon Week, but walked away with awards for their contributions to the campaign.

 

Eastvale: CNUSD Moves Toward Cloud-Based Technology

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CNUSD Superintendent Dr. Michael H. Lin explains the concept of Cloud-Based Technology at the Eastvale Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 28. (Photo Courtesy: Jennifer Madrigal)

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

Eastvale – The Corona-Norco Unified School District, consisting of 49 schools, is the largest school district in Riverside County, and the ninth largest district in California. CNUSD has been providing quality education to more than 53,000 students for over 120 years.

With eight schools – soon to be nine with the opening of Ronald Regan Elementary – in the City of Eastvale ensconced in CNUSD, local citizens have a keen ear tuned into talk of improvements that will upgrade outdated facilities and technologies, and bring some relief to the overcrowding that prevents some children from being able to attend their home school.

Up for vote at the Nov. 4 General Election is Measure GG, the $396 million bond that proposes to address the needs of outdated and aging facilities and technology. If approved, it will provide local funding to CNUSD schools that cannot be taken away by the state. On the bond’s agenda is the completion of Ronald Regan Elementary that should help, somewhat, with Eastvale’s overcrowding issues.

Technology, however, seems to be the biggest concern since most Eastvale schools are still relatively new. CNUSD Superintendent, Dr. Michael H. Lin, attended the Oct. 28 Eastvale Town Hall Meeting and provided a brief update. One of the key points of his report was a summary of the technology upgrades that the District has been working on.

The Los Angeles Unified School District famously suspended their $1 Billion iPad Program, of which half would have gone to Apple for the equipment, and the other half to upgrading the Wi-Fi and infrastructure for the schools. However, that district had already spent $61 million dollars on iPads for 58 schools, and now those schools do not have the infrastructure to support all the new technology. This is an example that Dr. Lin used when discussing the need for a correct and adequate infrastructure being put in place before the technology is acquired.

“The worst thing we could do would be to invest money into technology and not have the capacity to handle it,” said Lin.

For the past five to seven years, CNUSD has been proactive in building up the infrastructure so that the schools and the District would be able to support the growing technology. This “Back Bone Infrastructure” has included the installation of a 1-Gigabyte Fiber Link from each of the 49 schools back to the District office, according to Assistant Superintendent of IT, Dan Odipo. In addition, the District has been working on increasing Internet connectivity, as well as getting wireless technology to all of the schools.

Cloud-based sharing, or technology, is basically offline computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked to allow centralized data storage and access. “Clouds” can be classified as public, private – or even hybrid – making this technology the perfect vehicle for school districts and other large network businesses.

One of the issues, according to Odipo, is the lack of funds for wireless upgrades.

“We would like to be able to do all the upgrades at once, so that if we do a Level 1 Upgrade at one site – and then have to stop and come back – by the time we get back to that site, it’s already outdated,” Odipo said. He went on to express his desire to be able to upgrade all the schools as technology improves and enrollment grows.

Bill Newberry, Board of Education Member for CNUSD, says that “The District really has a handle on technology, and has been working closely with Cisco Systems and Microsoft to make this Cloud-based sharing a reality.”

With the basic “Back Bone Infrastructure” in place, Lin hopes that the passing of the Measure GG Bond will enable the District to continue with technology upgrades, including the continued advancement of the wireless infrastructure.

K.P. Sander contributed to this story.

Eastvale: Inaugural ERHS Baseball Boosters Golf Classic

By ERHS Mustang Baseball Booster

 

ERHS-2014-golf-classicDon’t miss out on the ERHS Mustang Baseball Booster INAUGURAL BASEBALL GOLF CLASSIC. With the Inaugural Golf Classic, the boosters hope to establish a new tradition for their Baseball Program!
Date: 11/10/2014 11:00 AM
Cost: $35 – $550
Location: The Golf Club at Glen Ivy Trilogy
24400 Trilogy Parkway
Corona, California 92883

The tournament will conclude with dinner, awards and raffle prizes. All proceeds from this event will go to the continued enrichment, improvement, and modernization of the Mustang Baseball Program.

We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Mail Registration Form and and Check To:
ERHS Mustang Baseball Booster
12672 Limonite Avenue
Suite 3E-404
Eaetvale, CA 92880

For More Information. Contact: Anna Macias at (562) 400-2325 or shania1988@aol.com
Click here for details and to download the tournament registration form.

Eastvale Mourns Loss

STAFF REPORTS

 

Hundreds come together in great sadness at the Candlelight Vigil on Sun., Oct. 5, at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Photo Courtesy: Eastvale News)

Hundreds come together in great sadness at the Candlelight Vigil on Sun., Oct. 5, at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Photo Courtesy: Eastvale News)

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale mourns the loss of four beloved teens, and a Corona man, who all perished in a three-car accident on Fri., Oct. 3.

Nathaniel Marin, Andrew Anthony Deleon, Nathan Dominguez, and Alex Horta – all 2013 graduates of Eleanor Roosevelt High School – and Luis Ayala Mendoza, 47, of Corona, were involved in a collision on nearby Pine Avenue in Chino (near Chino-Corona Road) at around 8:45 p.m.

Although the accident is still under investigation, reports says that the Chevrolet truck the teens were riding in struck a rail and caught fire, causing two additional vehicles to collide into them. The driver of the third vehicle had minor injuries.

Broken-hearted loved ones all came together to remember these men at a Candlelight Vigil on Sun., Oct. 5, with hundreds of people honoring their lives, missing their friends, and saying good-bye.

 

Eastvale: 6th Annual Family 5K/10K & Fun Run

5k10k family runPlan to attend the Family 5K/10K & Fun Run to help support local Eastvale schools.

Date:10/25/2014 7:30 AM

Cost:$10-$40 per participant

Location:Eleanor Roosevelt High School
7447 Scholar Way Eastvale, California 92880

This chip-timed, ATF-certified course, 100 Mile Club sanctioned event is a fundraiser for Eastvale schools. Help show support for Eastvale’s elementary & intermediate schools as well as ERHS clubs & sports. There will also be several vendor booths and entertainment, so come on out for some fun!!  6AM – CHECK-IN  7:30AM – WARM-UP  8:00AM – 5K/10K BEGINS  8:20AM – 1 MILE FUN-RUN BEGINS

Registration Fees:  5K/10K  ADULTS: $30 EARLY-REGISTRATION  $35 AFTER 10/12/14 OR  DAY OF REGISTRATION IS $40  STUDENTS: $15 REGISTRATION OR $20 ON RACE DAY 1 MILE FUN-RUN $10 (All Ages)  *AGES 4 AND UNDER ARE FREE

Eastvale: Eleanor Roosevelt High School Queen Emily Reigns

BY EMILY AGUILAR

Emily Huong, Eleanoor Roosevelt High School

Emily Huong, ERHS’ 2014 Homecoming Queen
Photo courtesy: Tara Lanning )

Eastvale – On Fri., Sept. 19, a unique victory was won at Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s football game. Although the football team didn’t win their game, Emily Huong was the true star of that evening when she claimed the title of Homecoming Queen.

Emily, a senior with special needs, was supported by over 4,000 ERHS mustangs and staff when she ran for Homecoming Queen. The students shared their excitement when it was announced that Emily had won.

Tara Lanning, President of Best Buddies, said that upon winning an excited Emily stated, “I am Queen Emily, and you all are my princesses!”

Lanning also shared that Emily thanked the girls who nominated and campaigned for her, including Best Buddies Vice President, Claire True, Amanda Albrecht (and Lanning).

“The thing that really stood out and made me happy, was that Emily thanked her buddy, Amanda, and thanked me and Claire; that definitely warmed my heart! And after she won she told everyone, “give me some hands,” and we all cheered for her,” continued Lanning.

When Lanning was asked if they were the ones who nominated Emily, she said, “Yes! We put up a lot of posters around our school and advertised it on Twitter and Instagram. But after she was nominated, it was totally our peers who reached out and voted for her, which is really awesome!”

Newly crowned Queen Emily remembers the evening to be filled with memorable experiences that made her senior year.

“I was very happy,” she said while recalling the moment that the entire audience chanted her name as the crown was being placed on her head.

Even more heartwarming for the young queen was the support that her teachers have shown toward her throughout her high school career.

“She’s come a long way,” said her teacher, Rosie Esquivel.

Watching her grow up over their years together, Esquivel couldn’t help but express how proud she is of Emily and her maturity.

“She’s a nice young lady who’s been able to communicate and express herself with her peers. She has such a vibrant personality,” said Esquivel.

It was with this personality that Emily was able to win the hearts of new admirers, as well as forming a new bond with Homecoming King, Quinn Dunziellas.

While Emily is currently enjoying her title of queen, she still enjoys the more humble activities in her life. Emily states that in her free time, she enjoys singing to the latest songs, improvising new dance moves, and watching movies; her favorite being Disney’s “Frozen”.

At the moment, Emily looks forward to finishing high school before continuing her education at John F. Kennedy Middle College to enroll in life skills courses.

 

Sarah Armijo contributed to this story.

Eastvale: CNUSD Renames One School and Announces Another

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

Eastvale – Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) will rename Yorba Elementary as Ronald Reagan Elementary.

After researching the area’s history, CNUSD Board Member, Bill Newberry, found that the Yorba Family Rancho was actually on the other side of the Santa Ana River. The District had decided to name the school Yorba Elementary after the Yorba family in 2005. However, with the latest findings, the Board recently voted to rename the school.

The future Ronald Reagan Elementary is currently under construction on Fieldmaster Street, next to Half Moon Park in Eastvale, and is expected to open for the 2015-2016 School year.

Previous Clara Barton Principal, Susan Helms, has been selected as the future school’s first principal.

With many of Eastvale’s schools at or near capacity, there is good news that another elementary school will be constructed to serve students in the area north of Schleisman Roach and east of Archibald Avenue.

Philistine Rondo Elementary will be the seventh elementary school in Eastvale, and will most likely open five to six years from now. The District is still trying to secure land and additional information prior to construction.

Rondo Elementary will be named after Philistine Rondo, who was the first woman and African American superintendent in CNUSD. She taught for 12 years at Garretson Elementary in Corona, and became an interim superintendent in 1993.