Dear All Star Families,

Get ready, readers—one of the most exciting weeks of the school year is here! Read Across America Week is a special time when schools across the country join together to celebrate the joy of reading and honor the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. It’s a week filled with imagination, creativity, and the magic that happens when we open a good book.

At our school, we’ve planned a full week of fun themed dress‑up days and activities to help students dive into stories, discover new books, and celebrate the adventures that reading can bring.

Throughout the week, students will enjoy:

• Themed dress-up days inspired by favorite books and characters (see article below)
• Drop Everything and Read moments to pause and enjoy a quiet reading break
• Book Cover Design Contest to show your creativity
• Special library events that promote a love of literacy

Each themed day gives students a chance to show their school spirit, be creative, and connect with the joy of books. Whether we’re wearing silly socks, celebrating our favorite characters, or showing off our cozy reading gear, each day brings us together as a community of readers.

Warm regards,

Monica Hyland

Principal

Here are some upcoming events at the ballpark:

2/28 - Saturday School #4 @ 8:15am - 12:30pm

3-2 - 3-6 Read Across America Week

3/4 - Ultra Fun Run Assembly

3/4 - Concession Stand (after school)

3/5 - 6th Grade Panorama Picture

3/10 - Spring Picture Day

3/11 - Trimester Awards (High School Musical performs)

3/11 - Family Dine Out - Dave's Hot Chicken (5th Gr Spotlight!)

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

4/13 - 5/13 - CAASPP Testing

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

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

4/8 - Family Dine Out

Please mark your calendars for all these important events!

To celebrate "Read Across Ameria" Week Dr. Seuss's birthday and Librarian Day, we will be having themed dress-up days based on books by Dr. Seuss!

Monday - "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" (College Wear)

Tuesday - "Put me in the Zoo" (Animal Print)

Wednesday - "Wacky Wednesday" (Crazy Hair Day)

Thursday - "Fox in Socks" (Crazy Sock Day)

Friday - Dr. Seuss Day! (Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss Character, wear red/white, or any Dr. Seuss shirt.

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.”

Our Parent-Faculty Association (PFA) will be hosting a special fundraiser on Wednesday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. We invite our families and community members to join in and show support for our school!

Please remember: This event will be cash only.

Your participation in PFA fundraisers makes a meaningful difference. Through these fundraising efforts, the PFA is able to support and enrich our students’ school experience by helping to fund:

• Educational assemblies
• Field trips that bring learning to life
• Student awards and recognition programs
• Red Ribbon Week activities
• Supplemental classroom materials that enhance instruction

We appreciate your continued support in helping us provide outstanding opportunities for our students. We hope to see you there!

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 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!

Thank You, Country Springs Families!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents for participating in the TAWA Thinknlocal fundraiser. Thanks to your dedication in turning in receipts, Country Springs PFA proudly placed first in the fundraiser competition! Because of your efforts, we raised an incredible $1,978.20 to support our school.

A special thank‑you goes to the Country Springs PFA for coordinating this fundraiser and for the many hours spent uploading countless receipts. Your commitment and teamwork truly made the difference and helped us reach the top spot.

We are so grateful for the continued support of our school community. Together, we are making a meaningful impact for our students and school—thank you for helping make Country Springs such a wonderful place to learn!

We’re excited to kick off our Country Springs Kids Run the OC program! Students will train once a week and complete their journey at the Final Mile Event at the OC Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2nd.

Practice Schedule
Tuesdays • Jan 27–May 2
2:30–3:30 PM

Final Mile Event
Saturday, May 2nd
Registration is $32 and includes a shirt and medal.
Parents must register their child by March 15.
Registration link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=135935

Need more information? Click on the link for more details:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfBnvzZScQV-N-WF8-56JNIFc9OD7vK3UCE6mxW6TZg9aiaQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Important Notes

• Only students run the Final Mile (no parents).
• Kinder & 1st grade students must have a parent stay at practices.
• Students must bring water and follow All Star Expectations.
• Pick-up is promptly at 3:30 PM. Students may not walk home.

Interested in coaching? Email Mr. Cabral, Ms. Ouni, or Mrs. Hurst.

Questions?
Mr. Cabral – israel_cabral@chino.k12.ca.us
Ms. Ouni – Ninamaria_ouni@chino.k12.ca.us
Mrs. Hurst – Samantha_Hurst@chino.k12.ca.us

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.