W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 32
April 18, 2024
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n evening of glitz, glamor, and boundless student talent and one huge homecoming performance awaits at the Rialto Unified School District’s 17th Annual
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Simpson Elementary School students perform at the RITZ Gala 2023. Please join the Rialto Unified School District at the RITZ at the 17th Annual RITZ Student Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 at Carter High School. This year's RITZ will feature more than a dozen talented RUSD students performing along with a homecoming performance from J.J. Fad, who are proud alumni of the District.
RITZ Student Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27.
This year’s RITZ Gala will be held at the majestic Wilmer Amina Carter High School Theatre Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is poised to dazzle audiences with a star-studded
lineup featuring none other than the iconic Grammy nominate hip-hop group, J.J. Fad, who will perform alongside DJ Arabian Prince. This is a special homecoming for the talented hip-hop trio as J.J. Fad are proud alumni of the District, having graduated from
Eisenhower High School.
Tickets are selling fast, but are currently on sale at www.ritz.rialtousd.org. General admission tickets are available for $35 per seat or premiere The RITZ, cont. on next pg.
Historic MOU Signed by San Bernardino County, CSUSB, and SBCCD to Combat 66% Food Insecurity Among College Students
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CSUSB President Tomas Morales, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., and SBCCD Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez signing a joint MOU in the Covington Chambers in San Bernardino on April 12, 2024.
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n a landmark move to combat food insecurity among college students, leaders from San Bernardino County have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding access to CalFresh benefits for potentially over 181,000 college students. The agreement was officially signed on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the County Government Center.
The partnership involves the County of San Bernardino, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD). A recent survey conducted by the California Student Aid
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CSUSB President Tomas Morales expressing that hungry students cannot learn.
Commission highlighted that a shocking 66% of students experienced food insecurity during the 2022-2023 academic year, a significant rise from 39% in the 2018-2019 period.
Dr. Tomas Morales, President of CSUSB, addressed the critical issue of student hunger affecting learning and their families. “Hungry students cannot learn, they just cannot. Hungry students come from hungry families. This is not just about our students, this is about their families too,” Morales said. He further noted, “As an anchor institution here in the Inland Empire, we serve the needs of our community so that we can help build its growth and sustainability.”
Angel Rodriguez, Associate Vice Chancellor of SBCCD, highlighted the broader scope of food insecurity, “In San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, over 181,000 college students might go hungry without CalFresh. Across California, that number is 750,000. Today, this shows how committed we are to changing those statistics for the better.”
The initiative is not only expected to alleviate immediate hunger but also to enhance the educational outcomes and future employment prospects of students. Data shows that 51% of students at CSUSB come from the SBCCD, emphasizing the potential impact of this collaboration. Student Hunger, cont. on next pg.