Capistrano Unified School District
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A California Distinguished School: 2004, 2008
http://chpes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Our Mission is Learning. Make Every Day Count!
PTA NEWSLETTER: The latest addition of the Chaparral PTA Newsletter, Champion Chatter, is available to view or print out at http://chpes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/
FALL BACK: Don’t forget to set your clock back one hour on Sunday morning when you get up or on Saturday night before you go to sleep. A safety reminder- Many fire departments encourage people to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change their clocks because Daylight Saving Time provides a convenient reminder. “A working smoke detector more than doubles a person’s chances of surviving a home fire,” says William McNabb of the Troy Fire Department in Michigan
CREATE-YOUR-OWN GREETING CARDS DUE NOVEMBER 10: Have your child create a work of art that will be turned into a set of 10 5″x7″ greeting cards! Each order may use only ONE piece of art, however, more than one may be submitted but each will be it’s own order. For example: If you submit 2 pieces of art, each would be $15 for the 1st set for a total of $30. If you want more than 1 set of cards (same piece of artwork) the additional sets are $10 each. Art pieces can be vertical or horizontal, 8.5″ x 11″ or smaller. **to ensure complete artwork detail, please create the original as a 5″x7″. Anything larger may result in slight distortion or cropped edges. Please leave a 1/2″=1″ border around all artwork larger than 5″x7″. All orders include envelopes. Extra order forms in the office. Questions? christina.roberts@cox.net
PLEASE SHARE YOUR BOUNTY! Please contribute to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Did you know that there are more than 450,000 people at risk of going to bed hungry sometime each month in Orange County? Children make up 42% of the hungry in Orange County, and the Chaparral Champions would like to help make that number smaller. We will be having a school wide food drive from Tuesday, November 2 through Thursday, November 18. Our goal is to have each student bring in at least one pound of food to share with those less fortunate. Personal care items (such as diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet tissue, soap, brushes, etc.) are also needed. Please bring non-perishable items only and no glass containers. Students should bring their food items to the flag salute each morning or up to the office to deposit in the barrels from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County that helps more than 380 local agencies feed more than 220,000 people each month.
Thanks for your help for this most worthy cause!
JOGGING CLUB MEET AND GREET: Monday, November 8, on the grass fields during morning recess:
1st – 3rd 9:55 – 10:15
4th – 5th 10:20 – 10:37
Wear comfortable running/walking shoes and clothing if you plan on participating.
MOVIE NIGHT: Come join Mr. McGann for a Movie Night featuring Toy Story 3 on Friday, November 19 from 5:30 – 8:30pm in the Hall of Fame. Kids (K-5) – have a blast with your friends! Parents – drop off the kids and go enjoy a night out or hang out and watch the show together. Toy Story 3 starts at 6:40, with bingo before the show. The event is free, however, we’re asking you to donate what you pay your sitter ($10/child suggested minimum donation) An optional meal, catered by Baja Surf Tacos is available for $5 per person. See flyer in Thursday Folder or download at http://chpes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/. National Honor Society members from Tesoro HS and San Juan Hills HS along with Assisteen members from San Clemente HS will be present to help with Bingo. Mr. McGann and members of the technology capital campaign committee will be on hand the entire night as chaperones.
Proceeds will go to help fund the Chaparral Computer Capital Campaign. We need to raise enough money to replace the computers in the lab & classrooms (90 total) because:
-the computers are older than the kids using them
-they have less processing power than an iPhone
-they can’t access websites with Flash, including their math textbook website!
Parents can enjoy 50% off a second dinner entree at BeachFire Bar & Grill, Infusion Restaurant & Martini Bar and Casa Ranchero.
Valid with each paid regular entree of equal or lesser value (present coupon or flyer, November 19 only)
Movie Night – RSVP by Wednesday, November 17 & reserve your spot, space is limited.
GLASS MAGNETS at the HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Your child will have the opportunity to make their own sets of glass magnets at the Holiday Boutique. There are 8 pre-designed sets of magnets plus individual monogram magnets to choose from. Each set is $5, monogram magnets are $2/each and are not sold as sets. Children and parents who would like to make these magnets must pre-order & pay for them by Friday, November 19th. Then bring your child(ren) to the Holiday Boutique in December where they will make the magnets themselves! Great grandparent or friend gifts for your children to give! Order forms and color samples are in the office. Questions? christina.roberts@cox.net
KIDS KORNER STUDENT SHOP: Thursday, December 2 from 10:30am-3:00pm in the Hall of Fame. Chaparral Students will have a chance to get their holiday shopping done during school. Most items will be $0.35-$5 (with a small variety of items going up to $15). All students will have a chance to preview the merchandise the day before on the lunch tables. There will be free gift wrap for every gift. Kindergarten and Preschool parents are welcome to come shop with their child. Questions? Contact Stacey Craven at lipstickgirl@cox.net
CHAPARRAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Friday, December 3 from 2:00pm-5:30pm. Come get your holiday shopping done at this boutique featuring several of your favorite Ladera Ranch vendors, many of them Chaparral Families! Nothing over $15! Free gift wrap, tasty treats, bake sale, craft project (magnets–order ahead), raffle gift basket, and more! Children welcome to shop with a parent. Questions? christina.roberts@cox.net
CONTINUE TO SAVE YOUR PLASTIC BOTTLES! The next Girl Scout/Green Team collection will be on Friday morning, November 19. Contact Nicole Peguero, pegueroinc@hotmail.com, with questions.
2010 SPEAK UP: Share your ideas and opinions in a national online survey. Join students, educators, and parents from around the country in speaking up to decision-makers about technology, science, and 21st century skills.
Log on to: http://www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2010/
October 18th – December 17th, 2010. Our district’s Secret Word is: cusd
For more information about the online survey please contact Kathy Bari at kwbari@capousd.org or visit http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/index.html
SAVE THE DATE: Sing in your pajamas with Mr. Healy! Thursday, December 9 @ 6:30PM in the Hall of Fame. Bring the whole family and wear your favorite pajamas as we sing along with Mr. Healy! If you have any questions please email Hilary Clark sbenclark@yahoo.com or Kim Todd at jaskimtodd@cox.net. Hope to see you there!
