Dear All Star Families,

As part of the California ShakeOut, Country Springs Elementary is committed to ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students and staff in the event of an earthquake. On Thursday, October 15th at 10:15 a.m., our school will participate in the statewide earthquake drill, joining millions of students and adults across California in practicing important emergency response procedures.

Throughout the year, and especially during ShakeOut activities, students learn and practice essential safety skills such as Drop, Cover, and Hold On, evacuation procedures, and emergency preparedness protocols. These drills help build confidence and ensure that students and staff know how to respond quickly and safely during an emergency.

We appreciate our families' partnership as we work together to create a safe learning environment for all. We encourage families to take time to discuss emergency preparedness plans at home so everyone is ready should an earthquake occur. Together, we can help keep our school community safe and prepared.

Mrs. Hyland and the Country Springs Elementary Team,

Here are some upcoming events at the ballpark:

10/5-10/16 - Fall Fundraiser

10/13 - PFA Meeting @ 8:15am

10/14 - MVP (Uhrich)

10/14 - Family Dine Out - Red Robin (4th grade spotlight)

10/15 - Great California Shakeout Drill @ 10:15am

10/17 - Saturday School #2 @ 8:15am - 12:30pm

10/20 - LCAP Meeting #2 @ 9am PDCII

10/21 - Assemblies - Sk84 Life

10/22 - ELAC Meeting #1 @ 8am

10/22 - School Site Council Meeting #1 @ 2:40pm

10/26 - 10/30 Red Ribbon Week

10/30 - Minimum Day - Literature Day!

10/30 - End of Trimester #1

11/13 - Fall Festival @5pm - 7pm

11/10 - Report Cards Go Home

11/18 - 6th Grade SHREK Evening Performance @ 5pm (new date)

Please mark your calendars for all these important events!

Join us at **Red Robin** for our Country Springs Elementary PFA Dine Out!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
📍 3903 Grand Ave., Chino, CA 91710

20% of eligible food sales will benefit our school!

💜 **This month’s spotlight is 4th Grade!**

Show the fundraiser flyer or simply mention the **Country Springs Elementary PFA fundraiser** to your server so your purchase is counted.

Ordering online? Start your order at **redrobin.com/order**, select the Chino location above, and choose **“Fundraisers (To-Go Only)”** from the menu before adding your meal items.

Thank you for supporting Country Springs! 💜🩵

⚾ ONE WEEK LEFT! LET’S BRING IT HOME! ⚾

PFA Fall Fundraiser

Country Springs, we’re rounding the bases and heading into the final week of our Road to the World Series Fall Fundraiser!

We are SO CLOSE to reaching our schoolwide goal, and every donation can help push us across home plate! Whether you’re able to make a donation or share your student’s fundraiser with family and friends, every bit helps!

And remember, your support goes right back to our students! Donations help fund learning software, educational field trips, educational assemblies, live performances, teacher support, and so much more that make learning at Country Springs extra special.

One week. One big goal. One amazing school community!

Let’s make this final week count and score big for Country Springs!

Register here:
https://cse.administry.biz/shop/fall-fundraiser

Questions? cs.pfafundraiser@gmail.com

Get ready for our Glow in the Park Family Fall Festival on Friday, November 13 from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🌟 Join us for an evening of game booths, food trucks, face painting, DJ & dancing, prizes, and family fun!

🎟️ Your Glow Pass is your ticket into the fun!
Glow Passes are $10 each and go on sale October 22nd- November 6th. 

✨ Your Glow Pass includes:
• Festival entry
• All grade-level game booths
• Prizes

🍔 Food, concessions, and add-on activities will be sold separately.

💜 Mark your calendars, grab your neon, purchase your Glow pass and get ready to GLOW as Country Springs Lights Up the Night! ✨

Mark your calendars, grab your neon, and get ready to GLOW! 💜💙

🤖 VEX GO Robotics Workshop

Build. Code. Create. Explore!

Calling all curious 2nd and 3rd graders! Join us for a fun, hands-on VEX GO Robotics Workshop where young engineers will learn the basics of building, coding, and problem-solving using VEX GO robots.

Students will work together to design and build their own robots, experiment with simple coding challenges, and put their creations to the test through exciting, age-appropriate activities. Each session encourages creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence—all while having a blast with robotics!

📅 Tuesdays | 2:30–4:00 PM
🗓️ 4-Week Sessions
🚀 Session 1 Begins October 13
👧🧒 Grades 2–3
🤖 VEX GO Robotics

No prior robotics experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and imagination!

Come build, code, and discover what you can create!

Note: There will be multiple 4-week sessions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKX82X64h9_yCAlVoi65OegQ-g2RVSizPucFbInQRryhjuRg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Country Springs families can help support our school by participating in our ThinkNLocal Fundraiser, running from September 18 through November 1. Simply shop at participating businesses in the 99 Ranch Plaza, then write your student's name and teacher's name on the receipt and turn it in to your child's teacher. Receipts may also be submitted electronically by uploading a photo using the QR code provided on the fundraiser flyer.

Every receipt helps raise funds for programs and activities that benefit our students. Be sure to watch for fundraiser flyers coming home with your child. Thank you for supporting our school and our local businesses!

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

At-Home Trading Card Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EjBS8b1FG_uCqHWy78eAg35BRniO_m5ECNxWbClb2TA/edit?usp=forms_home&ouid=112571100035372004303&ths=true&pli=1

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to another amazing year together!

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.

Next donation will be on October 30, 2026.

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

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.