Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update

Happy New Year! I remember sitting in my fifth-grade class and my teacher telling us about the turn of the century. I remember thinking how far away it would be for us. Now, our century is turning 25. Our world has evolved since then. I can't imagine what it will be like in another 25 years. My classmates and I all thought there would be flying cars in 2000. What do you think will be different in 2050? Answer in the comments for a free homework pass for your child(ren).

THANK YOU!!

On December 17, 2024, the Eagle Canyon PTA accomplished something they had never done before. They were able to treat the whole school to a movie at Harkins. Thanks to the PTA Board, our staff, and several Eagle Canyon parents, we took a whole school walking field trip to Harkins to watch the Polar Express. It was an experience I will never forget. I hope our students will always remember, too.

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are still on sale for the increased price. Be sure to submit your order to ensure your child gets a copy.

ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE

322 students have been entered into the Priority Parking for January. The winner will be announced at the Monday Morning Rally. To qualify, your child must have perfect attendance, meaning they are at school every day and stay bell to bell.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs. Bearden

Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes." ~Unknown~

Eagle Canyon's student attendance will be a focus this year. Attendance in school leads to better performance for children when they are adults.

Please make illness the only reason for an absence. When your child misses school, they miss out on necessary instruction, and it takes a while for them to get caught up. Parents of students at risk of Chronic Absenteeism will have to meet with Mrs. Bearden or Mr. Choi to sign an agreement to improve overall attendance.

We met the 96.5% goal once last week, averaging 95.85%, a slight increase from the week before. Our average for December is below the district goal. 😯 In the Ayala Feeder, we dropped to fourth place out of five elementary schools. 😪If your child has been out on Independent Study, please have them turn in all the completed assignments to ensure they make up all their absences. Let's continue to make attendance a priority. If your child was absent, take advantage of the Saturday School on February 1 to remove one absence.

Each week, the stars of the school with impeccable attendance and zero fashionably late entrances will bask in the glory of donut holes courtesy of the Eagle Canyon PTA! Brace yourselves, as two mystery days each week will be the golden ticket for this sugary delight.

When I cannot be out on Eagle Canyon Drive due to being off campus or in a meeting, please follow these common courtesies:

1. Avoid blocking the Eagle Canyon driveway when Ms. Diana crosses students in the crosswalk. This is a great opportunity to allow cars to exit the parking lot.

2. Avoid blocking the intersection of Winchester Way and Eagle Canyon Drive. Some people need to make a left from Eagle Canyon Drive to get home.

3. Please stay in your car in the loading and unloading zones (cabanas and the yellow zone on Eagle Canyon Drive). The faster you drop off or pick up your child, the faster our traffic moves.

Thank you 😊

Another way you can support our PTA and celebrate your child's birthday is to purchase a birthday greeting for $25 that will be displayed on your child's birthday and run for one week. If interested, please stop by the office, complete the request, and submit the payment. Please be sure to plan in advance. We need two weeks' notice before the birthday to ensure everything is timed correctly.

The kids get so excited seeing their birthday highlighted on the marquee. Out of safety, we will never publish your child's last name, only the initial.

Email: barbara_bearden@chino.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/Page/23
Location: 13435 Eagle Canyon Drive, Chino Hills, CA, USA
Phone: (909) 590-2707
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EagleCanyonElementaryCVUSD
Twitter: @ECCvusd