Dear All Star Families,

As we head into Spring Break, we want to wish all of our students and their families a restful, fun, and refreshing week away from school. This year we have an extra day added to the break, and classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.

When we return, our K–2 students will begin the ESA #3 assessment, which will run for two weeks. Students in grades 3–6 will be preparing for the California State Testing (CAASPP), scheduled for April 20 – May 15. Your child's teacher will send you the testing schedule for your reference.

Attendance is incredibly important—especially during testing. We want all students at school and on time each day so they can do their very best on their assessments. Please help us support your child’s success by planning any appointments outside of these testing windows. We do not interrupt class sessions during testing unless there is an emergency. Daily attendance and punctual arrival are essential—let’s work together to finish the year strong!

Thank you for your continued support.
Have a wonderful and well‑deserved Spring Break!

Warm regards,

Monica Hyland

Principal

Here are some upcoming events at the ballpark:

3/30 - 4/6 - Spring Break

4/7 - Return to School

4/8 - Autism Awareness Day - Wear Red!

4/8 - Family Dine Out - Pieology (SPED Spotlight!)

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

4/9 - Future Coyote Day - 6th Grade @ 8:45

4/10 - Progress Reports Go Home

4/10 - 6th Grade Field Trip - CA Science Center

4/20 - 5/15 - CAASPP Testing (3-6)

4/14 - PFA Meeting @ 8:15am

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

4/15 - Fan Appreciation @ 1:30pm

4/16 - ELAC #4 @ 8:00am

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

4/20 - 4/24 - Spring Book Fair

4/21 - Ayala Band Showcase @ 6pm (AHS)

4/27 - Orchestral Showcase @ 6pm (AHS)

4/27 - May 1 - Staff Appreciation Week

4/22 - MVP Awards

Please mark your calendars for all these important events!

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate and support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism is a neurological difference that affects how some people communicate, interact, learn, and experience the world around them. Because autism is a spectrum, every individual has unique strengths, interests, and ways of learning.
 As a school community, we can show acceptance by practicing kindness, patience, and inclusion. We invite students and staff to wear red on Wednesday, April 8 in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day and to help spread awareness and acceptance. Together, we can celebrate the differences that make every student unique and valued

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

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.