Dear All Star Families,

Ultra Fun Run – Don’t Forget to Sign Up and Support Our School!

Our Ultra Fun Run is just around the corner on March 20, 2026, and we need YOU to help make it a huge success! If you haven’t signed up or donated yet, there’s still time—and every contribution makes a meaningful difference for our students.

The funds raised from this exciting annual event directly support many of the programs that make Country Springs such a special place for our children to learn and grow. Your generosity helps provide:

• Field trips that bring learning to life
• Instructional materials to support classroom excellence
• Art Palette Program
• Performing Arts opportunities
• Special programs that enrich our campus in countless ways

None of these opportunities would be possible without the partnership of our amazing PFA and families like all of you. Country Springs truly thrives because of your commitment and support.

Let’s make this year’s Ultra Fun Run our best one yet—thank you for helping us continue to provide unforgettable experiences for our students!

Good luck to our Odessey of the Mind Teams this weekend! They are competing in qualifying rounds at the Barnhart School. If they succeed, they will continue competing! We are cheering for you!

There has has been 127 tardies this week. The time did "Spring Forward", hopefully everyone is adjusted to the new time and will be on prompt next week! We appreciate every All Star and look forward to seeing them every day.

Warm regards,

Monica Hyland

Principal

Here are some upcoming events at the ballpark:

3/16 - CAASPP Parent Information Meeting @ 3pm (Zoom)

3/17 - St. Patrick's Day (wear green!)

3/20 - Ultra Fun Run

3/21 - Saturday School #5 @ 8:15am - 12:30pm (Last one!)

3/25 - Kindergarten Circus @ 5pm

3/26 - Entrepreneur Day - 6th Grade

3/26 - 3rd Grade - Knott's Field Trip

3/27 - Minimum Day

3/30 - 4/6 - Spring Break

4/7 - Return to School

4/8 - Family Dine Out TBD (SDC Spotlight!)

4/9 - PFA Mixer @ 9:00am in Hall of Fame

4/10 - Progress Reports Go Home

4/13 - 5/13 - CAASPP Testing

4/14 & 4/17 - 6th Grade Walk Through

4/15 - Fan Appreciation @ 1:30pm

4/17 & 4/23 - 5th Grade Walk Through

4/22 - MVP Awards

Please mark your calendars for all these important events!

State testing season is approaching, and we want to ensure our families feel informed and supported. We invite all parents and guardians of students in grades 3–6 to join us for a CAASPP Parent Information Meeting. During this session, we will review the testing schedule, explain the purpose of the CAASPP assessments, and share helpful strategies to support your child’s success.

Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Zoom (virtual meeting)

The Zoom link will be shared via ParentSquare the day before the meeting, so please check your notifications.

CAASPP testing for students in grades 3–6 is scheduled to begin in April and May, and we want to partner with you to help students feel confident and prepared.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The last Saturday School for the school year is scheduled for March 21st @8:15am - 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to make up an excused or unexcused absence. Our All Stars seem to really enjoy their time at the Ball Park on Saturday mornings. Please turn in a permission slip or call the office if you have questions.

Country Springs Elementary School is looking for a caring, reliable Playground Supervisor to help keep our students safe and supported during recess. If you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact on our campus community, we would love to have you join our team!

Please see the link below for more details about the position and how to apply.

Playground Supervisor, Country Springs position is now flying on EdJoin:

https://edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2196823

Country Springs Families,

Thank you to the families who have registered and donated to the Ultra Fun Run coming on 3/20/26!

If you have not already, please register here: www.ultrafunrun.com

Enter the Student Access Code: ALLSTARS2026

We’ve attached a copy of the Prize Letter full of important registration information and prize

opportunities.

We look forward to an incredible turnout and thank you for making a difference in the daily lives

of our students.

Sincerely,

Monica Hyland, Principal

We are excited to welcome new neighbor and returning families to Country Springs Elementary! Please call the office at (909) 590-8212 and speak to Piyada Tan for an appointment.

Please review the important registration dates and requirements below:

What You Need to Do:

1. Complete the online registration and print out the confirmation.
2. Bring the following documents to the school:
   • Birth Certificate
   • Immunization Records
   • Proof of Residency (e.g., current utility bill showing address in the Country Springs area)

For more details and to begin the online registration process, please visit the school or district website under Student Enrollment:
https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/new-student-enrollment

We look forward to seeing you soon and starting another great year at Country Springs Elementary!

All Star Parents,

All Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) contracts must be completed by March 20, 2026. No additional contracts will be issued after this date.

While we appreciate your completion of STIS contracts, please note that these days do not count as regular attendance toward our Country Springs Perfect Attendance Awards.

Short-Term Independent Study should be used infrequently. Whenever possible, please schedule vacations during school breaks or summer break.

Beginning in the future, Short-Term Independent Study contracts will be granted only if a student is in “good standing.”

Capture the memories! Our 2025–2026 Country Springs yearbook is now available for purchase. This special keepsake is filled with photos, highlights, and moments that your child will want to remember for years to come.

Ordering is quick and easy. Simply use the link below to purchase your yearbook and complete your payment online:

👉 Order here: https://plicbooks.com/go/YWTH2C

Be sure to secure your copy early—yearbooks often sell out, and we want every student to have the chance to treasure their school‑year memories. All orders need be placed by March 20, 2026. The cost of the yearbook is $40.

We’re excited to introduce a new system to help keep our Lost and Found organized and efficient. At the end of each month, all unclaimed items will be cleared out and donated to support families in need. This not only helps us maintain a tidy campus but also ensures that forgotten items find a second life.

To minimize the number of lost items, we kindly ask that all personal belongings—including jackets, water bottles, and lunch pails—are clearly labeled with your child’s name. Labeled items are much more likely to be returned quickly!

We also encourage parents to remind their children to check the Lost and Found regularly. As part of this new system, we’ll be incorporating student reminders at school to help build this habit.

Items were donated on February 27, 2026. Next donation will be on March 27, 2026.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school environment organized, responsible, and sustainable!

MARCH IS HERE! Last month we had an amazing month of kindness that was highlighted during our annual Kindness Week. This month we are celebrating Read Across America Week and this is a chance for you and your student to talk about the benefits of reading which include cognitive development, improved imagination, improved language skills and developing a bond with your student. National SEL Week coincides with Read Across America and according to CASEL.org, “Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions. Students in SEL programs are more likely to attend school and receive better grades, and are less likely to have conduct problems. Successful infusion of SEL can result in positive behaviors, increased academic success, and caring communities. My March activities with the students this month will focus on the importance of SEL and I am so excited for all of the fun things we have planned for our All Stars in Trimester 3. 

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.