Farewell
Dear Litel Families,
My time at Gerald F. Litel Elementary School has come to an end. I have been appointed to be the new Principal at Edwin Rhodes Elementary School in Chino. Your new principal for the 2025-2026 school year will be Ms. Samantha Han. My heart is heavy as I have been a part of this community since 2021. It has been a blessing and an honor to be your principal. I know that no matter where I am, the staff at Litel will always put the needs of your children first. We “pride” ourselves on being a community that helps each other educate every student that walks onto our campus at high levels. We “pride” ourselves in knowing that each and every Litel Lion is seen and embraced for who they are, despite their differences. As a school community, I challenge you to keep “roaring with pride,” because that is what Litel Lions do.
Parents and family members, hug your Lion every day and tell them that you love them and are proud of them. Continue to guide them and correct their mistakes with love and reflection. Have meaningful conversations that will build their character and teach them to always be kind to others. I am sad to say goodbye, but I know that my mission to give all students the education they deserve will continue. To my Litel Lions, “always remember…work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” You will forever be in my heart.
With gratitude and service,
Stephenette Graham, Principal
Marco & Mayra Frias
The California State Education Code requires school attendance for minors. Students should regularly attend all classes on time. If a student is absent, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL on the first day of absence, during the regular school day from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If parents are unable to call on each day of an absence, the student, upon the first day of his/her return, MUST bring a written note from a parent or guardian. You have three days to clear your child’s absence. Please contact the school office in advance of any long-term (5 or more days) unavoidable absence to arrange a schedule of the work to be completed by the student. This must be done at least one week in advance.
TARDY POLICY
All students must be in line with all necessary materials for the day when the tardy bell rings (7:50 A.M.) or they will be considered tardy. A student will be marked “tardy” if they are walking through the Lion Sanctuary Gate when the ‘tardy bell’ sounds. Otherwise, consequences of “tardies” will be as follows:
The first tardy will result in a warning. A student that is tardy again with a medical excuse will be given the opportunity to make-up the instructional time which was lost. Subsequent “tardies” will result in further disciplinary action left up to administrative discretion which may include a referral to the School Attendance Review Team (SART) if the number of “tardies” is deemed excessive.
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
At Litel, our students benefit from Tier I and Tier II academic and behavioral support. Mrs. Gonazales, Litel's Intervention Teacher, works with a small group of Tier II and Tier III students to assist them in learning their reading skills. Dr. C, Litel's Counselor, works with small groups of students to provide Tier II Tier III counseling with a curriculum focused on supporting our students' social-emotional health. You can request support if you have concerns regarding your child's social-emotional health. Click on the picture above to access the online Parent Request for Assistance form.
About Us
Email: stephenette_graham@chino.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/Litel
Location: 3425 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA, USA
Phone: 9095911336
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitelElementary/
Twitter: @LitelCVUSD