Chapman Newsletter

• January 7th: Welcome back!
• January 9th: Cat Chat (8:30 am, MPR)
• January 15th: PTA Board & Association Meeting (2:40 pm)
• January 17th: Form 10 deadline
• January 20th: No school (MLK Jr. day)
• January 22nd: ELAC meeting (8:30 am, conference room)
• January 27th: Measure C workshop (5:00-6:30 pm, MPR)
• January 28th: Minimum Day (12:30 dismissal)
• January 31st: Family Movie Night (6-8 pm, MPR)

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader who worked hard to make sure all people were treated fairly, no matter the color of their skin. He believed in solving problems peacefully, without fighting. Dr. King gave speeches and led marches to help change unfair laws and bring people together. We honor him with a holiday to remember his dream of equality and to remind us to always treat others with kindness and respect.

Lunar New Year is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar, which follows the cycles of the moon. It is an important time for many people, especially in countries like China, Korea, and Vietnam. Families come together to share meals, give gifts, and enjoy traditions like cleaning the house for good luck or watching colorful parades. Lunar New Year is important because it’s a time to honor family, welcome good fortune, and celebrate new beginnings.

Happy New Year to all of our Chapman families! We love the promise of the New Year and all of the possibilities that exist for students here at Chapman and their future.

This is the time of year when winter weather and illnesses can take a toll on school attendance. These absences, even if they are excused, break the routine of daily attendance that contributes to students feeling connected and engaged in learning. Please consider these steps to keep your children healthy and in school this winter.

• Encourage children to wash their hands before and after eating and after using the restroom.
• Remind children to avoid sharing cups and utensils with others.
• Dress your children for the cold weather. If you need help with winter clothing, let us know.
• Encourage healthy habits such as getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, drinking fluids and getting exercise.

Let us know how we can help you. Please feel free to call the office at 530-891-3100 or reach out to us by email if we can assist your family in any way.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Sincerely,

Cristi Tellechea

Principal

The Chapman Newsletter is emailed home monthly and also available online on our website at http://chapman.chicousd.org/Newsletter/index.html

Huge thanks to PTA, Ms. Leichter, and the Chapman staff for putting on Cookies and Crafts night with Santa in December. A shout out to local student volunteers from PV High school and Fairview high school as well for making this a special event that Chapman students and families could enjoy!

Hello 5th grade families!
Junior High is fast approaching, please log onto your Aeries account and confirm which junior high school boundary you live in.

If your student will attend your home school there is nothing you need to do. Your student will automatically be pre-enrolled and accounted for.

If your student would like to attend a school other than your home school you must complete a form 10. The window for the form 10 lottery is December 2nd, 2024-January 17th, 2025. Once you complete the online form 10, you will be emailed a confirmation. The form 10 is linked here:
https://forms.chicousd.org/Forms/Form10-New

Website: http://chapman.chicousd.org/

Location: 1071 E.16th Street, Chico, CA 95928

Phone: (530) 891-3100