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Tues., Oct. 13:

Adventure Guides

Board Meeting

Thurs., Oct. 15 : Y&G

delegation meeting @

5:30pm. Parents

meeting @ 6pm

Sat., Oct. 24: 19th

Annual Ira D. Calvert

Distinguished Service

Awards Dinner

Community events:

Sat., Oct. 17: Inland

Empire Navy Birthday

Ball

Y STAFF meetings:

Thurs., Nov. 5 @

9:30am. Site

Supervisor Meeting

Parent Meetings:

HOME GARDENS:

Wed., Oct. 14 @ 6pm.

Topic: Safety

CITRUS CIRCLE: Wed.,

Oct. 14 @ 5:30pm

Meet and Greet

MERRILL: Thurs., Oct.

15 @ 6pm

JURUPA: Wed., Oct. 21

4-6pm: Open House

MAIN Y: Thurs., Oct.

29 @ 6pm. Topic: How

can I help my child to

succeed in school?

Job Openings:

Van Drivers

Teacher Aides

Teachers

*See page 7 for details

Download job application

from the Y website: and

return to Main Y,

Attention: Monica Hunter,

Child Care Programs

Director.

www.ymcacornor.org

O C T O B E R 1 2 , 2 0 1 5

The Y is proud to partner

with the NAVSEA Corona Division for the Inaugural

Inland Empire Navy Birthday Ball on

Saturday, October 17, 2015

www.NavyBirthdayBall.com

The Corona-Norco

Family YMCA has

participated in The

Great Shake Out every

year since it began in

2008. On Thursday,

October 15th at

10:15am all of our

sites will practice the

“Drop! Cover! Hold

On!” techniques in

case of an earthquake.

P A G E 2

Harada THEME: HUMAN BODY

Last week the children had fun learning about famous Sculptors and Painters.

This week children will be exploring about the human body. They will learn

how the respiratory system works, what is the function of the digestive

system, and how the skeletal muscular system provides support the body.

The children will make a respiratory experiment, a paper Mache heart, and do a blood experiment with

marshmallows and food coloring.

For dictation and illustration project we have the books: “The ABC"S of Asthma”, “The Magic School Bus”,

and “Your Body From Head to Toe.” Children will play Human Body fact sheet games. Friday we will have

Toy day, they will bring their favorite toy to play with their friends.

City Park Greetings from City Park. Last week Ms. Bousha’s class continued their exploration

of trees. They made collages out of leaves from the trees in our playground. They

also decorated their own leaves. This week, Ms. Bousha’s class will be looking at

the characteristics of the trees in our community. They will be pretending to be a

tree and move in the wind.

Ms. Marisa and Ms. Maria’s class talked about friendship. Some of the children made cards for their

friends. This week we will be exploring the sounds that we hear at school. They will be making shaker

bottles, doing a cooking project to learn how to make pizza.

This Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10:00, we will be participating in the Great America

Shake Out. This is a statewide earthquake drill. Parents remember to turn in your

emergency packets.

PART TIME PRESCHOOL - Last week our building theme and as a class, we

talked about what we would like to learn. This week, we will be learning

about buildings in our neighborhood and around the world. Each day we will

focus on a different building and children will create their own building art.

We will also be using different types of blocks and will learn how to make

Home Gardens

P A G E 3

Theme: Respecting, caring, sharing, manners, taking turns, trusting,

following safety rules.

Kindergarten: students will discuss numerical patterns and to describe what

will come next. Such as 1-2-1-2-1. They will also make patterns of their own.

2nd grade: students will work on graphing numbers and spelling or writing out the number. Such as 10

-ten. 3rd grade: students will also write number. Such as 20-twethy and multiply by 2, 3, and 4’s.

4th grade: students will discuss odds and even number and division problems. Odd numbers,

1,3,25,39 and so on. 5th grade: will discuss fractions, dividing, decimals and multiplying .

We will also discuss red ribbon week and discuss our The Great Shake Out October 15, 2015.

Home work, counting, writing first/last names

observational drawings of our creations and of the buildings that we see around our city. Next week, we

will investigate what materials are used in the construction of buildings and what tools and materials

they use. Children will plan and then create a building sculpture with clay and other constructions mate-

rials as we learn about architects and construction workers.

FULL TIME PRESCHOOL - This week we will be finishing the letters of the week, colors, and numbers.

We will be discussing the things we know about buildings and what we want to find out. This upcoming

week we will be discussing what do the buildings in our neighborhood and in other places look like. Chil-

dren will also be learning about the letters E, H and I, the color yellow, and number 7. Children will have

the chance to bring a toy on Friday and share with their friends.

SCHOOL AGE – This week in school age we are focusing on forest and mountain mythical dwellers, such

as Bigfoot and Fairies. We will research these creatures, what are, where they originated, where their

attributes and why they are so popular. We will also be discussing our favorite book for the holiday and

graphing the numbers. We will be making recycled big foot art and glitter-styled fairy masks.

Main Y

Teen Center

We also offer Zumba Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-11 am and 6-7 pm. The

classes are $3.00 dollars. From week to week the Zumba classes range from classic Latin salsa to today’s modern pop music. We have large and smaller classes to fit your need as well as

multiple classes throughout the week. It is a wonderful way to unwind and relax after a long day

as well as dancing your way into a better lifestyle. ZUMBA PARTY: FIRDYA OCTOBER 16th!

Here at the YMCA Teen Center we also offer Senior Classes $5.00 Dollars the class. We have

Core Workout with Pilates and yoga on Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am. There is also cardio fitness on Mondays from 11-12 noon. We would like to invite all seniors in our community to our

classes. This class is perfect for anyone who is just starting off or to those who’ve been doing this

for a while.

The Home Gardens Public Library is proud to serve the community with the following free and

educational programs! Our toddler story time, commonly known as “Wiggles and Giggles” is a fun bi-weekly event (Wednesday & Fridays) for infants and school aged children. Bilingual story time,

“Aventura’s de Lecture” takes place ever Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm and children are introduced to the world of literacy and culture, with arts and crafts that follow. All community

teens (ages 10 and up) are invited to form part of Anime Club, every Tuesday at 4:00pm!

Homework help Monday- Friday from 2:00-6:00pm

Tutoring Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 3:30-4:30 pm

We are ready for fall at the Teen Center. Last week the Teens had a

really nice week making really fun activities like plastic spoon wall mirror decorations and water color paintings, fall paper bag trees and much more. This week the Teens will have fun making crafts and ac-

tivities like foil art, pumpkins, paper Mache masks and many fall fun creative art activities. To end our fun week we will be playing some

fun board games like Uno Apples to Apples Monopoly and will end our week with a Fun Movie and popcorn.

P A G E 4 Citrus Circle Greetings from Citrus Circle! Last Friday the children made ice cream and we

had team jersey day where the children were able to wear their favorite team’s jersey! Ms. Alma really likes sports so she wanted to kids to show off

their team spirit! On Thursday the children will participate in The Great California Shakeout at their schools, we will also be having an earthquake drill at our center after school. Ms. Alma and Ms. Yesenia will be hosting a

Meet and Greet with the parents of the children. It will be Wednesday October 14 at 5:30pm! Parents please continue to check your children’s homework before they turn it into

their teachers to make sure it is all done.

P A G E 5

Jurupa Toddlers - This week our toddlers will be engaging in a theme

about feelings. We will be doing activities that will help aid children in identifying feelings and proper ways to handle them. Some of the

things we have planned include a feelings board with felt emotion cutouts, sensory bags that children will be able to use to describe

what they feel or how they feel when touching the items, as well as songs such as “When you’re

up/down” and “If you’re happy and you know it clap you’re hands.”

Preschool 1 - This week we will be introducing the Study of Balls. During circle time and class time, we will be talking about different kinds and sizes of balls. For art, we will paint with balls and create our own with newspaper, glue, scissors, and balloons. For science, we will explore

what balls sink and which ones float. For fine motor skills, we will practice writing capital and lower-case Bb, cut our pictures of balls, and sort small balls into groups. We will read Have a

Ball and The Little Red Hen. Preschool 2 - This week we will be talking about colors. Children will be mixing the colors blue,

red, and yellow to create new colors. They will be using paint, water color, food coloring, and play dough when mixing.

Preschool 3 - This week we will be working on the very hungry caterpillar we will expire the stages in which a caterpillar becomes into a beautiful butterfly

Merrill Last week at Merrill we explored what do our bodies need in order to

move and exercise? The children discussed healthy food choices.

One class made orange juice out of oranges.

This week we will investigate what jobs are related to exercise? The

children will discuss how we can exercise with the different sports.

The children have been enjoying the dance classes with CAT and having Mr. Z come to the

school and read to them.

Don’t forget our Parent Meeting on Thursday October 15th.

To Our Y NEW EMPLOYEES

Anahy Vergel 08-31-2015: Jurupa

Brittiny Briscoe 08-31-2015: Jurupa

Eleasha Walker 08-31-2015: Citrus Circle

Maria Monteblanco 08-31-2015: Merrill

Kaitlyn Jensen 09-01-2015: Merrill

Sonia Flores 09-01-2015: Jurupa

Sonia Rosales 09-01-2015: City Park

Mary Jane Corral 09-04-2015 Merrill

Let us all welcome our newest staff to the

Corona Norco Family YMCA!

P A G E 6

YMCA Birthdays

** Van Driver: Must have Passenger endorsement

and a Class B Driver license

** Teacher: Must have a California Teacher's per-

mit and 1-year experience with desired results

and environmental rating scale

** Teacher Aides: Must have 6 units.

Download job application from the Y website: and return to Main Y, Attention: Monica Hunter, Child

Care Programs Director.

www.ymcacornor.org/job-openings

Do you think you have what it

takes? Or you know someone who does? We are hiring:

Zumba ZUMBA PARTY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH @

6:30PM. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri at 10am and

6pm. Only $3 per class. Call the Y Community

Center for more info: (951) 280-0783

Cardio Fitness Mondays at 11am. Only $5 per class

Call the Y Community Center for more

info: (951) 280-0783

Core Workout with

Pilates & yoga Mondays at 11am. Only $5 per class Call the Y Community Center for more

Cindy Siordia 4-Oct

Alma Padilla 10-Oct

Jenny Zamora 11-Oct

Maureen Brunnler 16-Oct

Martha Voeltz 21-Oct

Bousha Winston 21-Oct

Alicia Cruz 22-Oct

Debra Jones 27-Oct

Deborah Moeller 30-Oct

P A G E 7

Did you know that the Corona-Norco Family YMCA is helping children and families

weather the economic storm? Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity

to learn, grow and thrive. The Y now operates eight program sites with a continuum of care for children in the Corona-Norco and Jurupa Valley Unified School Districts ages 18

months to high school. We are always looking for support from our community. If you would like more information of how you can help, please contact Lorena Gomez (951)

736-1415 or gomez@ymcacornor.org The Corona-Norco Family YMCA is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization classified by the Internal Revenue Service.

Thank you for your continued support of YOUR YMCA!

Karate Location: YMCA Main : 1331 River Road Cost: Y-Members $35.00/mo Non-Members

$45.00/mo. Classes available for Adults and Children age 5 & up! Call the Main Y to schedule: (951) 736-9622

Flag Football starts Nov 3rd.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ages 4-6 6:15pm-7:00pm

Ages 7-10 7:15pm-8:00pm

P A G E 8

Youth & Government Y & G Delegation Meeting: Thursday, October 15th at 5:30pm

Y & G Parent Meeting: Thursday, October

15th at 6:00pm

See you there!

Music Lessons Y Ensemble: Thursdays at 6:30pm practice.

Come join us!

Private music lessons taught by professional musicians/instructors with performance and

teaching experience. 1/2 Hour Lessons $20

Members. $25 Non Members. Call the Main Y

to schedule: (951) 736-9622

Adventure Guides Oct 13 Board Meeting at Main Y

Oct 27 Base Camp at Main Y

If you are interested in this program, contact

Kathleen Murphy at (951) 736-1415 or

kmurphy@ymcacornor.org

Cheerleading Practices are on Thursdays

JR STARS (Beg. 5, 6, 7) 6:30pm-7:00pm

SR STARS (Beg. 8 & Up) 7:10—7:40pm

$105 Paid in Full for 15 weeks. $55 Paid in 2 payments. $8 Paid at each weekly lesson www.cyscallstars.com or call (909) 948-3861

WHAT WHEN TIME WHERE COST

CPR/1st Aid Class Sat., Nov. 14,

2015

8:30am Main Y Call 800-325-4468 for

pricing info

Cardio Fitness Monday 11:00am - 12:00pm Y Community Center

$5 per class

Core Workout with Pilates/

Yoga

Thursday 9:30am - 10:30am Y Community Center

$5 per class

Health & Safety Class Sat, Nov. 7, 2015 8:30am Main Y Call 800-325-4468 for pricing info

Karate Monday & Wednesdays

Beginners 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Int/Advanced 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Call Main Y to register

Cost $45 Member, $55 Non members. Cost is per month.

Music Lessons Call Main Y to register 951-736-9622

One-on-one lessons for drums, piano and

woodwinds/brass, guitar.

Flag Football Starts: Nov 3rd Tuesday & Thursday

Ages 4-6 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Ages 7-10 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Call Main Y to register

Cost $45 Member, $55 Non members

Zumba Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri

10:00am - 11:00am

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Y Community Center

$3 per class

Cheerleading Thursdays JR STARS 6:30-7pm SR STARS 7:10-7:40

Youth Center at Harada

Call 909-948-3861

P A G E 9

CORONA-NORCO FAMILY YMCA

1331 River Road, Corona, CA 92880

Phone: 951-736-1415

Fax: 951-736-6759

Website: ymcacornor.org

If you have questions or suggestions about this newsletter,

please email Rebecca Spiegel at spiegel@ymcacornor.org. www.facebook.com/YMCACorNor