Greetings All Star Families,

The Country Springs FALL FESTIVAL is coming on October 24th from 5pm - 7pm! Tickets are on sale now!

The Country Springs PFA invites all families to join us for an evening of music, food, games, prizes, and fun at our annual Fall Festival!

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Country Springs Elementary
Tickets: $10 per person (pre-sale)

Celebrate the coming of autumn on October 24th at Country Springs! Join us for games, food, prizes, photobooth, performances and fun at our Fall Festival! Pre-sale tickets are $10 and will include a free drink and snack. BBQ and tacos will be available for purchase as well as other concession items.

Come celebrate the season with your school community — we hope to see you there!

Parents, please remember to bring your identification if you are coming on the Country Springs campus to volunteer in the class. We have a new system called Visitor Aware, and all parents must show ID in the office to be allowed on campus. Safety of students and staff is a priority at Country Springs.

Here are some upcoming events at the ballpark:

10/18 - Saturday School #2 @ 8:15am

10/22 - Fall Make-up Picture Day

10/22 - Kindergarten Field Trip @ Cal Poly Pumpkin Patch

10/23 - Gate Academy @ 2:30 (5th)

10/23 - 6th Grade Camp Parent Meeting

10/24 - End of Trimester 1

10/24 - 6th Grade Field Trip @ Garner Holt

10/24 - Fall Festival @ 5pm -7pm

10/27 - 10/30 - Red Ribbon Week

10/30 - GATE Academy @ 2:30 (6th)

10/31 - Minimum Day - Literature Day!

11/4 - Report Cards Go HOme

11/10 & 11/11 - No School - Veteran's Day

11/12 - Family Dine Out - Islands (All Day)

11/12 - 11/14 - H.I.T.S.!

11/18 - 3rd Grade - Native American Day

11/19 - Trimester Awards/MVP (Brynlee's Class Performing)

11/20 - 2nd Grade Field Trip @ Science Center of Los Angeles

11/21 - 6th Grade - Multicultural Day

11/21 - 3rd Grade Field Trip @ Mt. Baldy Visitor Center

11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break

Please mark your calendars for all these important events!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hyland

We are excited to offer a Saturday School session on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM at Country Springs Elementary. This is a great opportunity for students to clear one full-day absence. Even better—one cleared absence through Saturday School will count toward perfect attendance for the school year!

Students will be provided with breakfast and lunch, and will engage in meaningful academic activities in a supportive environment.

We look forward to seeing our students take advantage of this opportunity to stay on track and maintain excellent attendance!

We’re proud to announce that Country Springs Elementary has been named to the 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll—for the second year in a row!

This recognition, presented by Education Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), honors schools that are high-performing across all student groups and making significant progress in improving outcomes for historically underserved populations.

Thank you to our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for helping us achieve this honor. Together, we continue to build a culture of excellence and equity in education!

Dear GATE Families,

Thank you for your interest in our recent GATE Parent Meeting. If you were unable to attend, we want to ensure you still have access to the valuable information that was shared.

The presentation was led by Krista Landgraf, President of the California Association for the Gifted (CAG), and provided insightful guidance on supporting gifted learners both at home and in school.

You can view the full presentation by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ApRc-2vTGI-zC7lB0Lq2CkUrmYsFVDMmNrCnC22fDW0/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions or would like to follow up on specific topics discussed during the meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you and your child’s educational journey.

The Country Springs PFA is having a Thinknlocal Fundraiser from 9/1/25 - 12/31/25. This is a great way to support our school by shopping and dining locally. Please download the app, dine and shop and upload your receipts. It's that easy!

Update!

We have another opportunity to earn funds for our school with the "special ThinknLocal Fundraiser". The flyer are attached to this communication.

HELLO OCTOBER! We have an exciting month ahead of us here at Country Springs Elementary! This month, we will be hosting our Red Ribbon Week and Literature Day. October is a wonderful time to reflect on what we’re thankful for and to help students build awareness of their feelings, actions, and choices. We want our All Stars to be equipped with self-confidence, resilience and problem solving skills since these are the tools that help us bounce back from challenges, believe in ourselves, and find solutions when things get tough.Whether it’s a tricky math problem, a friendship conflict, or a moment of self-doubt, we remind students:

• “I can do hard things.”

• “Mistakes help me learn.”

• “Asking for help is a smart choice.”

Let’s keep encouraging our students to try, reflect, and grow, because every challenge is a chance to become stronger. I will be hosting a couple of Wellness Wednesdays this month where students are invited to join me for calming activities and conversations that support emotional wellness. Make sure to model gratitude at home: Try a “thankful jar” where family members write one thing they’re grateful for each day. It’s a great way to build connection and positivity! Please reach out to me if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Please be sure to follow our pick up and drop off expectations to keep our All Stars safe! We appreciate your patience in waiting to drop off and pick up your child; please be courteous to one another and the staff out on duty. All drivers must remain in their cars.

For safety reasons, please use cross-walks and sidewalks only. Do not cross the driveways.