Cub Communication 🐾

New Year, New Adventures – Charting a Course for Success!

Dear Cypress Families,

As we embark on this new year of exploration, now is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and refine our journey to ensure a successful expedition for all our young adventurers!

The Key to a Successful Quest: Attendance Matters!

In every great adventure, showing up is the first step toward discovery and success. At Cypress, we remind our students: “When you miss school, you miss YOU.” Each lesson is a critical piece of their learning journey, and missing even one day can create obstacles that make the path ahead more challenging. Young explorers thrive on routine, and frequent absences can lead to feelings of being lost in the wilderness of learning.

You can help keep your explorer on course by:
🧭 Ensuring they arrive at school on time each day
🧭 Scheduling appointments outside of school hours whenever possible
🧭 Creating consistent routines for homework, bedtime, and morning preparations

We appreciate your support in keeping every Cypress adventurer on track for success!

Upcoming Stop: Donuts with Grown-Ups! 🍩

Mark your maps for February 14th at 7:30 AM in the cafeteria, where we will gather for our PTA Association Meeting and the announcement of next year’s leadership slate. Enjoy some delicious treats and connect with fellow families as we continue building a strong Cypress community!

Staying in Uniform: Dressing for the Journey

As we navigate the second half of the year, it’s important to stay prepared by following the Cypress uniform policy. Proper attire helps our young explorers stay focused and ready for their learning adventure. If your student needs uniform assistance, please contact Mrs. Reyes for support. Our faculty and staff will continue to remind students of these expectations and ensure all explorers are dressed for success!

Safety First: Navigating the Parking Lot Trail 🚗

Our morning drop-off zone is a high-traffic area, and we need your help to keep our adventurers safe! Some families have been stopping in the inner lane, allowing students to cross in front of moving vehicles—this is a dangerous detour!

Here are three safer routes to ensure a smooth journey:
1️⃣ Drop off your student as early as 7:30 AM for breakfast.
2️⃣ Use the outer lane (closest to the curb) for a direct drop-off.
3️⃣ Park in a designated spot and walk your student to the gate.

Drivers who do not follow the parking lot rules will be reminded and redirected as needed. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all Cypress adventurers safe!

Stay Connected on the Journey

Don’t miss any important stops along the way—continue to check our Cypress website and Cub Communications for the latest updates, events, and news.

Adventure awaits, and we’re thrilled to continue this journey with you!

See you on the trail,
Kazuko Tuttle
Principal, Cypress Elementary School

Upcoming Events:

- 2/1 -2/28: Black History Month

- 2/10: No School!!!

- 2/14: Happy Valentine's Day! All invited to wear Red/pink

- 2/14: Donuts with Grown-ups & PTA Association Meeting

- 2/17 No School!!!

Check out below to see why these upcoming school days off are COMPLICATED as we will have both 2/10 and 2/17 off from school! 🇺🇸

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhDlkeqmtO0

Our February Breakfast & Lunch Menu is now available! 🍎🥪 Make sure to check out the delicious and nutritious meals planned for this month.

📌 Eating well helps students stay focused and energized for learning! Thank you for supporting healthy habits at school.

#HealthyEating #FebruaryMenu #FuelForLearning

Get ready to spread kindness all week long! 💕 Join us for Kindness Week, where small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference!

📅 Date: 11/2 - 14/2

🎯 Kindness Challenge:

Each day, complete a special act of kindness! Here are some ideas:

Let’s make our school a kinder, happier place—one act at a time! 💛

#KindnessWeek #SpreadTheKindness #KindnessMatters

All students are expected to come to school clean, well-groomed, and appropriately dressed for success. Student dress has been shown to influence behavior and the learning environment. The Covina-Valley USD has a Board Policy that indicates Mandatory Standardized Dress Code at all elementary schools. Whenever a student’s appearance is deemed disruptive to school activities, the parent or guardian will be informed. The school may provide a change of clothing. Should you require assistance, please contact the school office for support.

Standardized Dress Guidelines

Jumpers and skirts Solid Navy Blue or Tan

Long Pants, walking shorts Solid Navy Blue or Tan

Collared Shirts, Turtlenecks Solid Navy Blue, White or Red

Sweatshirts and Sweater Preferably Solid Navy Blue, White, Red or Spirit wear (No Sports Logos)

T-shirts Cypress Spirit Wear, College Shirts or Reward Shirts ONLY

Shoes: Closed toe shoes (No flip flops or skate shoes)

** No oversized/baggy clothing no holes/ripped pants

** No spaghetti straps, midriff showing, low cut tops, extra tight clothing

** No graphic images

Join us for a sweet morning with your child at Donuts with Grown-Ups! Enjoy a tasty treat together while connecting with other families and our school community.

📅 Date: 2/14/25

🕘 Time:7:30 am

📍 Location: Cafeteria

Afterward, stick around for our PTA Association Meeting to stay informed, share ideas, and support our students’ success! Your participation makes a difference.

We hope to see you there! 🎉

#DonutsWithGrownUps #PTAMeeting #StrongerTogether

Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day together! On Friday, February 14th, we encourage all students and staff to wear PINK or RED to spread kindness, love, and friendship throughout our school.

🎉 Let’s make it a fun and festive day! 🎉

Thank you for your participation! 💕

#ValentinesDay #WearPinkOrRed #SpreadTheLove

We’re excited to invite you to our Community Café—a special gathering designed just for you!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where we’ll share coffee, light refreshments, and great conversations. This is a wonderful opportunity to:

🤝 Connect with other parents

🏫 Chat informally with parents and staff

💡 Discuss ideas and learn more about school programs

Website: https://www.c-vusd.org/cypress
Location: 351 Cypress Street, Covina, CA, USA
Phone: 626.974.4300