Dear Chapman Hills Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! It is with great excitement that I write to you returning as the principal. Whether you are returning or new to our community, we are thrilled to have you as part of our school family.

At Chapman Hills, we are dedicated to fostering a love of learning in every child. Our goal is to support each student in reaching their full potential through engaging curriculum, innovative teaching methods, and a supportive community. This year, we have plans to increase our STEM education, music classes, and physical education.

We believe that strong partnerships between home and school are key to student success. We encourage you to stay involved and connected through our various family engagement opportunities. Here are a few ways you can participate:

Attend our Back-to-School Night on August 29.

Join the PTA. Sign up here through the WEBSITE

Volunteer for classroom activities or school events.

Participate in parent-teacher conferences and workshops.

We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication with our families. Here are some ways we will keep you informed:

Weekly newsletters (Sent out every Sunday beginning August 11).

School website and social media updates.

Regular emails and phone calls.

Parent-teacher conferences.

Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date in our system to receive timely communications.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We are honored to have the opportunity to work with you and your family. Together, we will create a positive and enriching learning environment.

Please feel free to reach out to me or any member of our staff with any questions or concerns. Here’s to a wonderful school year! I hope to see all of you on August 20th for a great "welcome back to school community event." More information below. This event is open to all students TK-6th grade their families.

Warm regards,

Mike Higgins

Principal, Chapman Hills Elementary School

Join us on August 20th between 1-3 pm for a meet and greet with your child's teacher. This will be a great time for returning families to reconnect and for new families to become part of the Chapman Hills Family.

Families may begin their data confirmation right now. Please go to the link below to complete the necessary process for your child. If you need assistance, we will have devices available at our Supply Drop Off/Meet and Greet on August 20th. My goal is to have 100% of our families complete the Data Confirmation by August 30th.

Visit the Chapman Hills PTA website to order

Here is the updated bell schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. There are a few minor changes from last year: TK and Kindergarten will now start at 8:10 AM, aligning with the rest of the school, and 1st-3rd grades will be dismissed at 2:25 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, which is 10 minutes later than last year. Additionally, 1st-6th grades will now share the same recess and lunch times, a practice that was in place at CHE many years ago. We are excited to have a unified schedule for all our students.

Please click on the link below for the suggested school supply list for your child.

Do you, or someone you know, have a 0-4 year old? Early Childhood Education is offering Learning Link at Chapman Hills again MWF 8:30-11 and 12-2. This is a FREE drop-in program where you and your child will receive developmentally appropriate activities. See the flyer for more information.

Aug 20

• TK/K Meet and Greet 1-3
• Community Hang Out 1-3 w/ Kona Ice
• Class Lists Posted @ 4pm

Aug 21

• First Day of School

Aug 26-30

• Book Fair

Aug 29

• Back to School Night 5:30-7

Sept 2

• Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sept 3

• PTA Meeting 8:30 am

Sept 6

• PTA Back to School Ice Cream Social 4-6 pm

Sept 10

• Room Parent Meeting 8:30 am

Sept 11

• 9/11 Ceremony

See the icons at the very bottom of the newsletter to connect with Chapman Hills.

Email: ChapmanHillsPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangeusd.org/chapman-hills-elementary-school
Location: 170 Aspen Street, Orange, CA, USA
Phone: 714-532-8043