Dear All Star Families,.

We will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week from APRIL 27TH – MAY 1ST. This is a week for students and famiies to thank the wonderful Country Springs Staff for all the things they do every day. Please help make this week a success for the STAFF THAT ALWAYS HITS IT OUT OF THE PARK! (Please see flyer attached for more details.)

Today our 4th grade students have been visiting Sacramento for a special field trip that is a proud Country Springs tradition. This experience gives students the opportunity to explore the inner workings of California’s state capital while deepening their understanding of our great state. It’s an exciting, hands-on way for learning to come to life beyond the classroom!

The 2026 Orchestra Showcase will take place on Monday, April 27st at 6:00 PM in the Ayala High School Gymnasium. Our students have worked incredibly hard on their music this year, and we are excited to share what promises to be a wonderful performance..

Students in grades 3–6 are 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.

Warm regards,

Monica Hyland

Principal

Here are some upcoming events at the ballpark:

4/24 - 4th Grade Sacramento Field Trip

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

4/27 - May 1 - Staff Appreciation Week

4/28 - 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip

4/30 - SSC #4 @ 2:40pm

4/27 - 5/1 - Staff Appreciation Week

5/4 - Earth Day After School Activity

5/6 - Open House

5/7 - 3rd Grade to Little Mermaid Performance

5/8 - Marin/Perez to Little Mermaid Performance

5/11 - 5/15 - 6th Grade Olympiad Week

5/12 - 5th Grade Field Trip

5/15 - Kinder Fieldtrip to LA County Fair

5/18 - Trimester Awards/Grand Slam/Hall of Fame Inductees/MVPs

5/19 - 6th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 8am

5/20 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Blacktop @ 8:30am

5/21 - Last Day of School (minimum day)

5/21 - 6th Grade Parent Breakfast

5/21 - Staff vs 6th Grade Volleyball

Please mark your calendars for all these important events!

Our school thrives because of the dedication, energy, and partnership of our parent community—and we invite you to help shape that future by nominating parents for the 2026–27 Parent Faculty Association (PFA) Board.

Serving on the PFA Board is a wonderful opportunity to support our students, collaborate with faculty and staff, and help strengthen our school community. We encourage all parents to consider nominating themselves or another parent who would be a great representative and advocate for our families.

Nominations are now open and must be submitted by April 28.
Please use the Google nomination form linked below to submit your nomination.

Thank you for your continued involvement and support. We truly value your partnership and look forward to working together in the year ahead.

https://forms.gle/ZHf3yJQt3BeLUckZA

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Fan Appreciation Night! It was an exciting afternoon, and it was truly wonderful to see so many families celebrating together in style.

We are incredibly grateful for the countless hours our parent volunteers generously donate to support our school. Your time, energy, and dedication make such a positive difference for our students. Thank you for all that you do for Country Springs and our amazing All Stars!

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a neurological difference that influences how some people communicate, interact, learn, and experience the world. Because autism is a spectrum, each individual has unique strengths, interests, perspectives, and ways of learning that enrich our school community.

As a school community, we can show acceptance by practicing kindness, patience, understanding, and inclusion every day. Wednesday, April 8, was World Autism Awareness Day, and in honor of this day, we engaged in discussions and activities that help bring autism awareness and acceptance to the forefront. Together, we can celebrate neurodiversity and create a school environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported for who they are.

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

Happy April All Star Parents! It is starting to feel like spring and we are heading into the state testing season and our All Stars have been working hard and showing great strides in their learning. We are so excited to celebrate all of their accomplishments in these last two months of the school year. As our students begin to look towards the end of the year, helping them cultivate a growth mindset to finish out the year on a high note is so important.

A great article that is attached here goes over three great tips that parents and caregivers can implement at home to help their students get over that “end of year” slump! Those three tips include: 1. Focus on progress 2. Use that progress to motivate new learning and last but not least, 3. Connect your child’s learning to their own life.

Throughout the month of April, I will be visiting classrooms to talk about test taking strategies and skills so our students feel more confident and encouraged to excel while completing their state tests. Make sure your All Stars are getting a good night's rest, a healthy breakfast and encourage them to simply do their best.

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 March 27, 2026. Next donation will be on April 24, 2026.

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

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!

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.