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Corona-Norco Unified School District is pleased to announce that they are currently registering for transitional Kindergarten. Parents that are interested in registering their 4-year-olds are encouraged to inquire with their home school sites for additional information.
Transitional Kindergarten is a two-year kindergarten program that builds a bridge between the preschool years and kindergarten. This program is designed for students who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2 and may not be socially, developmentally and/or academically ready for traditional Kindergarten.
“Transitional Kindergarten is a great program that fosters crucial academic development, creating a gradual transition into traditional Kindergarten,” said Philip Saxena, Director of Educational Services. Continue reading…
Book-a-Palooza is Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Be at the Corona Public Library [MAP] to kick off the Summer Reading Program, Reading is SOOOOO Delicious! There’s a Summer Reading Program for every age, so the whole family can register. While you’re there be sure to stop at the Sweet Stop food truck and pick up a corn dog or a funnel cake (or both). You’ll have your chance to visit with Corona Fire and Police Department. Kids can do a craft or have your face painted with the Corona Art Association. Make sure to take your chance with the Friends of the Library and spin the wheel to win prizes. Continue reading…
If you are a parent, you know that as soon as the final school bell of the year rings, everything changes. Even the most hard-working and active children may turn into computer game, TV watching versions of themselves during long hot summer days. Everyone deserves a break but there is no reason why the entire family cannot stay active during the summer months.
The 100 Mile Club® is proud to introduce Club262 – A fun summer family challenge. Gather your family and go for a walk or run. Explore a vacation trail or simply stay connected with friends at local events. Continue reading…
Bands, floats, and marching units are wanted for the City of Corona’s 2013 “Main Street USA Independence Day Parade,” taking place on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The parade route will proceed north on Main Street, beginning at Pueblo Avenue and ending at Olive Street. This is a community parade thus no judging will take place nor awards distributed.
Entry Forms are available online on the Parks and Community Services Department webpage at www.DiscoverCorona.com or at the City of Corona Parks & Community Services Department, 400 S. Vicentia Ave., Suite 225 in Corona City Hall [MAP].
If you would like to receive a parade application by mail, please call 951-736-2241. Continue reading…
Summer is the perfect time to relax, take up a new hobby, learn a new skill or challenge yourself athletically! The City of Corona Parks & Community Services Department is gearing up for a very busy summer, filled with programs and activities for all ages and interests. Below is just a sampling of what will be offered this summer.
Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday and Corona will be celebrating with the 41st annual celebration and parade. The parade will begin making its way down Sixth Street from Merrill Street to Rimpau Avenue at 10 a.m. this Saturday. An assortment of dancers, classic cars, marching units, and school children will be participating in the parade.
Cinco de Mayo parades and celebrations have a long history in Corona, but they became an annual event starting in 1972 when community leaders agreed to organize it annually with the idea of raising money to award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Continue reading…
Summer is right around the corner, and with last weekend’s temperatures reaching a high of 86 degrees in Corona, the heat is well on its way. Luckily for Corona residents, the Citrus Splash Zone water park is about to be turned on!
In Southern California summer is guaranteed to bring a heat wave and one great way to stay cool in Corona is the Citrus Splash Zone at Citrus Park [MAP] which opens for the season starting May 1st- September 30. Citrus Park, which also is home to two playground areas, has been home to the Citrus Splash zone for five years. Continue reading…
The Thrill! The Fun! The Excitement! The Spelling Bee! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to be exact. Corona High School Performing Arts is presenting this Tony Award-winning musical this month. This particular bee is not just about the spelling. The story, written by Rebecca Feldman and Rachel Sheinkin, follows the experience of six spellers ages 10-12. It brings to light the fun and the pressure of being a kid; from bullying, divorce, and social taboos to home schooling and puberty. This show pulls no punches on the woes of a middle schooler. Can you spell extraordinary?
The ensemble cast of nine Corona High students has been rehearsing for the show since early January. Continue reading…
Norco, CA – This morning the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation announced that Corona-Norco Unified School District, for the second time in a row, has been identified as one of the top four finalists to be considered for the 2013 Broad Prize for Urban Education. As a finalist CNUSD is guaranteed at least $150,000 in college scholarships for high school seniors and, if named the 2013 Broad Prize for Urban Education winner in the Fall will win as much as $550,000 in college scholarships for high school seniors.
The Broad Prize for Urban Education is an annual $1 million award and recognized as the largest, and most prestigious, education prize in the country. Continue reading…
Spring break is here and the annual Spring Break Carnival at Corona High School [MAP] is bound to be an event your entire family can enjoy together.
The carnival will host several types of venders, from games, to rides, and tasty foods; there will be fun for everyone.
This family event will have rides for all ages, game booths for friendly competition, and a chance to take home a prize or two. Some of the several food venders you can expect include street tacos, kettle corn, smoothies, shave ice, barbequed hamburgers and hotdogs, and of course it wouldn’t be a carnival without funnel cake! Continue reading…
