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Twin Rivers Unified School District

Twin Rivers Unified School District

National Hispanic Heritage Month
 
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Twin Rivers Celebrating Cultura highlights the importance of literacy within the Latino community, featuring two influential Latino authors. These events honor the role of literature in preserving culture and empowering future generations.
 
Twin Rivers Celebrating Cultura: Family Literacy Night
Wednesday, September 18, 2024     6:00 pm
TRUSD District Office
 
Leticia Ordaz is the founder of bilingual publishing house Cielito Lindo Books and a seven-time award-winning children’s book author at the International Latino Book Awards. She is also an Emmy Award Winning anchor/reporter in Sacramento, California. As a literacy ambassador, she is excited to share bilingual stories with children around the world. Families will receive a free book for attending. 
 
 
Twin Rivers Celebrating Cultura: Hip-Hop Literacy Night
Tuesday, October 1, 2024     6:00 pm
TRUSD District Office
 
Orlando Molina is an accomplished emcee and author of the children's book series Rhymosaurs, which uses the 4 Elements of Hip-Hop to boost literacy in the community. A Puerto Rican born and raised in Brooklyn, trained in Oslo Norway and currently living in Stockton California since 2017. Families will receive a free book for attending and express themselves with rhythm & music.   
 
 
i-Ready Information Sessions
 
i-Ready Information Sessions
Tuesday, September 24 @ 12:00 pm
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/iReady-Sep24
 
Wednesday, September 25 @ 5:00 pm
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/iReady-Sep25
 
The iReady information session provides families with an overview of what i-Ready is and explain how they can support their student through My Path, the iReady Family Center and family data chats. Families will learn how the Diagnostic and Instruction works, and what happens after their student finishes the assessment.
 
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Reminder: These sessions will be in English with simultaneous interpretation provided in Spanish on separate language channels. For other languages, please submit request on the registration form at least two days before each meeting. Learn how to access interpretation on Zoom: https://bit.ly/ZoomTranslation 
 
Parent Project and Loving Solutions- Fall 2024
 
Parent Project and Loving Solutions
October 2- December 11, 2024 (No session on November 27th.)
Wednesdays  6:00-8:00pm
TRUSD District Office  
 
 
These free 10-week programs for parents, guardians, and caregivers teaches strategies on dealing with difficult youth behavior, nurturing positive home communication, and tips to reduce family conflict.
 
Parent Project (ages 10-17) and Loving Solutions (ages 5-10) will be offered in separate sessions in both English and Spanish: 
  • What is Parent Project? This is a 10-week program that will provide support and education to parents and guardians who face challenges in parenting strong-willed adolescents (ages 11-17).
  • What is Loving Solutions? The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict, and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old.
 
 
Reminder: These family education class fulfills the requirement for court ordered parenting classes. Participants will need to attend all sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion. Childcare (ages 5 and up) and dinner will be provided. 
 
Empower U- Twin Rivers
 
EmpowerU Twin Rivers! Looking for less stress and more positive behaviors at home? Replace melt-downs with calm with this free family program.
 
This curriculum is completed by families at home together on your own time, at your own pace. Through interactive videos, digital books, and scripted family activities, both parent/caregiver and child(ren) learn to take charge of their emotions and behaviors, boosting self-regulation, coping skills, and calm — with lasting results. 
 
Register now: https://bit.ly/EmpowerUTR  
 
Course registration includes:
  • 11 digital storybooks that deepen the understanding of key lessons and strategies
  • At-home journal with activities for each lesson, helping families apply lesson concepts to their lives
  • Access to full library of audio calming tools and conversation starters