CNUSD Connection: Where your future takes flight

Labor Day, September 1, 2025

All school sites and the District office will be closed in honor of Labor day.

Upcoming Board Business Meetings (7 p.m.)

August 5, 2025 (First Fiscal)
September 2, 2025

Board Study Session (6 p.m.)

September 16, 2025

Click here to view meeting agendas and get more information about the Board of Education.

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♦ Welcome Back!

♦ Cell Phone Policy Reminder

♦ Join the Safety or MeasureGG Committee!

♦ What is GoGuardian?

♦ Mandatory Booster Club Workshop

♦ Standards-Based Grading

School Calendars & Bell Schedules

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Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year!

We’re so excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! Whether you're returning to CNUSD or joining us for the very first time, we are so glad you're here.

As traditional calendar schools returned this week, our campuses are once again filled with the energy, excitement, and potential that a new school year brings. Across every classroom and every campus, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to grow, achieve, and be inspired.

This year also brings new leadership. Superintendent Dalia Gadelmawla, a dedicated member of the CNUSD family for over a decade, steps into her new role with a vision focused on student success and community collaboration. Her leadership begins with listening and leads with heart.

Together, we’re building a future full of promise, for every learner, every day.

After all, from here, anything is possible.

Watch Superintendent Gadelmawla’s welcome video to learn more about her journey and her hopes for our CNUSD community.

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Transitional Kindergarten Expanded for the 2025–26 School Year- There's still time to register!

Thanks to California’s expanded Universal TK law, more children than ever are eligible to start their educational journey early! For the 2025–26 school year, all children who turn 4 by September 1, 2025 are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK). Transitional Kindergarten offers a strong foundation for lifelong learning by focusing on early literacy, social-emotional development, and hands-on exploration.

CNUSD is proud to offer expanded TK opportunities that support our youngest learners in a safe, nurturing environment. Register today and give your child a head start on success!

Learn more by clicking the button below or by contacting your local school.

TK & Kinder Enrollment

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Cell Phone Policy Reminder: Supporting Learning and Well-Being

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind families about CNUSD’s updated cell phone policy. The goal is simple: create classrooms where students can focus, engage, and connect without unnecessary distractions.

Elementary and Intermediate: Phones may not be used at any time during the school day.
High School: students may not use their phones during instructional time but may use them during lunch and passing periods.
Emergencies: Students will always be able to access their phones if needed.

This policy was shaped with input from thousands of students, families, and staff to strike the right balance between technology use and a positive learning environment.

By working together, we can start the year strong with more focus, more engagement, and phone-free classrooms that help every student thrive.

Read more by clicking the button below.

Cell Phone Policy

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Join Our Student Safety Advisory Committee!

We're looking for parents and guardians to join our Student Safety Advisory Committee. This vital group plays a key role in ensuring the well-being of our students and schools.

Your proactive involvement and collaboration are essential to maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone in our district.

All meetings are on Zoom from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The group will meet on the following Wednesdays:

Sep. 3, 2025
Nov. 5, 2025
Feb. 11, 2026
May 6, 2026.

If you're interested in contributing to the safety and security of our schools, please email safety@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

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Be a Part of Building Better Schools for Our Kids!

CNUSD is currently seeking passionate community members to serve on the Measure GG Citizens’ Oversight Committee!

This committee plays a vital role in making sure Measure GG bond funds are spent responsibly to improve and maintain our school facilities. It's a great way to stay involved, give back, and help shape the future of education in our district.

We’re currently looking to fill the following roles:

Taxpayers Organization Representative
At-Large Community Representative

If you or someone you know is committed to strong schools and transparent leadership, we’d love to see you apply!

Together, we can build brighter futures for CNUSD students!

Apply Today!

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GoGuardian in CNUSD Classrooms

What is GoGuardian?

GoGuardian is a classroom tool teachers can use to help students stay focused when working online. More than 14,000 schools use it, supporting over 25 million students worldwide.

How does it help?

In CNUSD, GoGuardian lets teachers limit access to certain websites during class so students can stay on task when using their Chromebooks.

When does it work?

GoGuardian works only when:

A student is signed in to their CNUSD Google account on a Chromebook
The teacher has started a GoGuardian session

What can teachers see?

While a session is active, teachers can view students’ online activity for their own classes during regular school hours, Monday through Friday.

For questions or support, email: innovate@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

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Upcoming Booster Workshop- Registration Now Open!

Booster clubs are essential partners in enriching student programs through fundraising and volunteer support, and attending this workshop helps board members feel confident and informed about their financial responsibilities and District guidelines. Below are answers to frequently asked questions.

What time will the workshop be held?

Aug. 14, 2025

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom

How do I register?

The registration form can be found here.

Who should attend?

Mandatory Attendance: At least one member of the Booster Executive Board must participate.

We highly recommend that the President and/or Treasurer complete the training, as it heavily focuses on the financial aspects of running a booster.

Where can I access the booster manual, application forms, etc.?

All necessary forms and manuals are available on our District website at the link below.

We look forward to a great year of support and success!

Booster Club Website

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Standards-Based Report Cards for TK–6th Grade Students for 2025-26

As the 2025–26 school year begins, CNUSD is introducing Standards-Based Report Cards for all TK through 6th grade students. We’re resharing this key information to ensure everyone is informed as we start the year.

We know this is a big change and understanding how this new report card works is an important part of supporting your child’s learning and success.

What’s different:

No more letter grades. Instead, you’ll see how well your child is learning important skills for their grade
More details. You’ll know what your child is doing well, where they’re making progress, and where they might need more support
Easy to understand. The new format helps families see what their child is working on and how to help at home
Student-focused. Helps students set goals and take more responsibility for their own learning

Our goal is to help families better understand their child’s strengths and learning needs so we can all work together to support their success. To support this transition, we held virtual webinars in June and have a recorded one available here.

We’ll be sharing more information throughout the year, including chances for families to learn how to read the new report cards and support learning at home. Watch the video below to learn more.

Visit our website for more information: Standards-Based Grading
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Bring Your Own Device Platform Update

On July 1st, CNUSD transitioned from Intelligent Hub to Microsoft Intune for managing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) services. This change will enhance security, improve compatibility with Microsoft tools, and streamline user experience.

All staff and students who had enrolled in BYOD through Intelligent Hub, must re-enroll their devices through Microsoft Intune to maintain access to District WiFi on their personal device. Click here for instructions on how to enroll your device into Microsoft Intune.

Need help? Contact the IT Help Desk at help@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

Click here to learn more about BYOD

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Are you interested in going to school online? Discover the Academy of Innovation: Your K-12 Virtual Public School!

AOI offers:

A Flexible Schedule
Self-paced Learning
Customized Curriculum
In-person Activities

For more information, please call 951-739-6809 or visit: www.ai.cnusd.k12.ca.us

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CNUSD is Hiring! Current Open Positions:

Be sure to share with your friends or family who may be interested in joining our team!

Apply today!

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CNUSD Connection Newsletter 8/7/2025