Upcoming News and Events for Feb. 10 - Feb. 14, 2020
Monday, Feb. 10 - 100th DAY OF SCHOOL
This month’s character trait is EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING
February Principal's Message
Happy February! The school year continues to fly past at a frenetic pace and so too do the accomplishments and activities at Chaparral Elementary School. Author and Philosopher Henry David Thoreau noted, “It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” At Chaparral we are busy with quality teaching and learning, connected to a myriad of instructional experiences, aimed at deepening and broadening our students’ understanding of topics and character traits needed to be happy and successful people. continued...
The Great Kindness Challenge
Chaparral proudly participated in the Great Kindness Challenge during the week of February 28 - 31. This week was dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion on school campuses worldwide. The number one rule at Chaparral is to be kind. Kindness is one of the Character Traits we study every year. Each day at morning announcements, a kindness challenge is read aloud to all students and all CUBS are encouraged to complete the challenge. This week was a great way to revisit the trait and to celebrate the kindness we see every day. At school and at home, CUBS worked to complete as many acts of kindness as they could during the week. One special act of kindness was making get-well cards for Children’s Hospital LA. Our students made over 300 cards for the patients in the hospital. Go CUBS!
Chaparral Family Hoedown

The Chaparral PFC Family Hoedown was a rousing success thanks to our two fabulous Dance Chairs – Jessica Larson and Julia Santiago. These two ladies transformed the A.C. Stelle MPR and outdoor eating area into a Western Town. They, and their volunteers, served up some tasty BBQ food from Rib Ranch as well as popcorn and cotton candy. Inside, partygoers played giant lawn games, danced with their friends and family to the lively DJ (thank you H2H Entertainment), and took pictures at the photobooth (thank you Strike-a-Pose Photo Box). A huge thank you to Jessica and Julia, two full time working moms - your creativity, hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication made Chaparral PFC’s first Family Hoedown a favorite event amongst our parents and students. We are all so thankful and appreciative of you two and your crew of volunteers!
Yearbooks are on Sale NOW until Friday April 3
Yearbooks are on sale NOW on SchoolPay.com . Soft Bound ($35) and hardbound ($45) versions are available. Order your books now before the prices go up. These initial prices will be good for the entire month of February and then the prices will each increase by $10. Do not miss out, once April 4th comes you will have missed your chance.
PFC Online Auction: We Need Items!
The 13th Annual PFC Online Auction is JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY, February 23rd- March 1st ! We need help from our generous Chaparral community to secure amazing donations. The success of our auction is directly related to the strength of our donations!
 
HOW CAN YOU HELP???

1) Host a Party!
WHO LIKES A PARTY?! We DO! Grab some friends and start thinking about hosting a party. Hosted parties are a fun way to raise money for Chaparral, make new friends and expand your community.
 
Parties can be for kids or adults and as simple or elaborate as you like. Popular themes include: Game Truck, Swim Parties, “Popsicles in the Park,” Sports, Baking, Bowling, “Moms Night Out,” “Dads Night Out,” and parent only themed parties (80s, Midsummer Nights, etc). 
 
E-mail your party details (theme, date, time, hosts & description) to chapauction@gmail.com by February 20. Questions about hosted parties, not sure where to start, email chapauction@gmail.com .

2) Are you a Chaparral Parent and a Business Owner?
Donate An Item!
Consider donating an item or service from your business to the auction. 
In return for your generous donation Chaparral will receive much needed funds and your business will receive the following marketing benefits :

  1. Your Company Logo Or Photo on our Bidding for Good Auction Site: www.biddingforgood.com/chaparralauction
  2. Two Additional Images
  3. A Direct Link To Your Website
  4. Recognition in our Full Page "Thank you Ad" in the Acorn
  5. Special recognition on Chaparral PFC Social Media Sites 

Our online auction is viewed by approximately 600 local residents and close to 500,000 bidders nationwide. We are also a 501(c)3, so all donations are tax deductible! It's a win for everyone!
 
 3) R equest a Donation! Use your Connections :)
The most needed items include:
  • Sports and Concert Tickets (have season tickets or a box you might not use?!)
  • Hollywood Exclusives: Studio Tours, Award Shows, TV Show tapings
  • Restaurant Gift Cards

4) Got Gift Cards?
Do you have gift cards to a restaurant or store that you won't use? Consider donating a few of those gift cards to the auction. They are an easy way to donate, and really add up!

*We are a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible*
 
Donations can be dropped off in the PFC or Main Office, or contact Auction Chair, Allyson Watson at chapauction@gmail.com
REMINDER tomorrow is the 100th Day of School. Let's Celebrate!
Students can either dress like they are 100 years old or can design a T-shirt with any way to represent 100. Think outside the box and show us how your student can represent 100. Be creative and have fun!
Valentine's Day Spirit - Friday February 14
Valentine's Day is Friday! Wear Red, Pink, White, or a Valentine's Day themed outfit to help us celebrate a fun day.
REMINDER: Bookmark Contest
DUE TOMORROW
Monday, February 10th
TURN THEM IN!!!
The Bookmark Contest is here! All Chaparral students are encouraged to participate in the fun and enter a design for this year’s “Books And Buddies!” theme. Show your love and enthusiasm for reading, and our wonderful Chaparral buddy program, with your creative illustration.

  • Only original student artwork will be accepted
  • Black Pen Only
  • Deadline February 10th
  • Turn in to your teacher or Mrs. Davis in the library
  • Contact Mrs. Davis with questions: ldavis@lvusd.org

We need an accompanist for Cub Choir!
Chaparral 4th and 5th graders need a pianist who can handle light accompaniment duties for the Cub Choir. We meet on Fridays at lunch from 12:45pm until 1:15pm.
 
None of the music is difficult. If you would like to see some examples of the kind of music we are learning, stop by the music room (room 20) on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Don't forget to check into the Main Office first.
 
In addition to rehearsals, there will be some short performances later in the year. Dates are not set yet, but we'll have them soon.
 
Please consider joining our talented and enthusiastic group of singers to help us make our Cub Choir a huge success.
 
Mrs. Chaffee
Music Teacher
VOTE MARCH 3RD!
LVUSD BOND MEASURE V TO IMPROVE & UPDATE FACILITIES

The Las Virgenes Unified School District provides exceptional education for our students, receiving statewide and national awards of distinction and RAISE AND SUSTAIN OUR PROPERTY VALUES as a result.

MEASURE V SEEKS TO RAISE $198 MILLION FOR OUR SCHOOLS
Bond is just 2 cents per year for every $100 (about $20 per $100,000) of assessed valuation.

Some Key Improvements Are Slated For Our Schools:
Chaparral:
  • Outdoor Classrooms, Shade Structures with Solar, Outdoor Play Equipment
  • SAFETY upgrades including perimeter FENCING and improved single point entrance of front office
  • Upgraded/New HVAC, plumbing and roofing
  • Upgrades to Campus-wide technology


HOW YOU CAN HELP:
  1. VOTE: On or before March 3rd
  2. Get your friends to VOTE (Parents are historically a low turn out voting population)
  3. Talk to your neighbors and friends about the importance of this Bond
  4. Join the committee. Contact Felice Becker or Fawn Binford


Visit YesforLasVirgenesSchools.com for more information.
New Student Enrollment
New Student Enrollment for residents for the 2020-2021 School Year is now open . The link for enrollment is on the Chaparral Elementary School website. or click here . Please help spread the word and let your neighbors and new families know.
February Restaurant Fundraisers
Saturday February 22nd*
Pancake Breakfast
The Stand
(*note date change)
What do we want? PANCAKES! When do we want them? ALL THE TIME. D'uh, they're delicious. Join us for a Pancake Breakfast at The Stand! Saturday, February 22nd from 8am - 10am . You can purchase your tickets here! Don't delay! They're going to sell like hotcakes!! Sigh. Pancake jokes are hard to make, ok? They always fall flat…  

Chaparral will receive 40% of net ticket sales.
* Children 3 and under don't need to purchase a ticket.


Community Fundraising
Amazon - Shop for Valentine's Day
Earn money for Chaparral this Valentine's Day by buying your special someone something from Amazon using our link .  Amazon will donate a certain percentage of your eligible purchases back to our school! Super easy and at no cost to you!
BOX TOPS: Clip the Old, Scan the New
Get the Box Tops App! No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone! Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then scan your store receipts to find participating products.  Download the app here!

Traditional paper Box Tops still have value, so please keep clipping and collecting those too! Each Box Tops is worth 10 cents and it adds up quickly!
THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL
  • Monday-Friday, February 10-14: Traffic Duty - Ekizian - Drop-off Line
  • Monday, February 10: Turn in Bookmarks for Contest
  • Monday, February 10: 100th Day of School - Dress like you're 100 or Decorated Shirt
  • Wednesday, February 12: Running Cubs - Upper Yard @7:30am
  • Friday, February 14: Valentine's Day - Wear Valentine's Colors
  • Monday, February 17: No School - Presidents' Day
  • Saturday, February 22: Pancake Breakfast - The Stand
  • Sunday, February 23: Online Auction Opens
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