Sprouty News

August 17th-21st

We are Safe, Respectful and Responsible!

Monday, August 17th

Mighty Oaks Monday! Wear your Hooker Oak gear or green to show your school spirit!

Tuesday, August 18th

Track Tuesday! Wear athletic gear to school and start your day with a few laps around the track!

Wednesday, August 19th

Early Out!

TK/K 1:20 Dismissal

1st-3rd1:30 Dismissal

4th/5th 1:38 Dismissal

Thursday, August 20th

1st-5th Grade Back to School Night

5:30–6:00 p.m. Grades 1-2 Classroom Presentations
6:00–6:30 p.m. All Parent Meeting (MPR)
6:30–7:00 p.m. Grades 3-5 Classroom Presentations

Friday, August 21st

Aloha Friday! Wear floral prints/tropical clothes every Friday in August!

On the Horizon

August 24th

5:30-7:30 1st PTO Meeting of the Year in Room 23 (childcare provided)

August 27th

Hooker Oak Family Night Out at Kiddos Play Place

3:00-7:00

September 7th

No School-Labor Day

October 6th

Picture Day

October 14th

Jog-a-thon

Family Night Out at Kiddos Play Place!

Parents Needed for School Site Council

Dear Parents,

Our School Site Council (SSC) currently has 3 vacancies for a PARENT member. We would be honored if you would consider serving in this position.

Our SSC meets five times throughout the year on Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:45. Click here to view the meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. The team consists of half parents (5), and half school staff: three classroom teachers, one classified member, and myself. Any member of the public may attend the meeting, but only the members can vote. Members serve a two-year term. Each year, we create the School Plan, including action steps for student achievement supported by “categorical” monies. In addition, SSC is tasked with reviewing and revising as necessary the Parental Involvement Policy and the School Safety Plan. The SSC members volunteer to serve on the Council.

The members of SSC are elected by their peers. Should you choose to “run” for this position, your name will be on a ballot and every Hooker Oak parent will be asked to vote August 31st-September 4th

Our first School Site Council meeting and training for this year is:

When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 2:45 p.m.

Location: Room 3

***Please call our school office to let us know if you are interested in running for School Site Council or email Principal Emily Mullins at emullins@chicousd.org by August 21, 2026.

Thank you,

Emily Mullins

Principal

Parent Volunteer Guide

Thank you for partnering with us to support our students! To ensure a safe learning environment for everyone and remain compliant with California school safety laws (CA Senate Bill 848), all volunteers must complete screening prior to serving on campus.

📋 Standard Requirements for ALL Volunteers

Before starting, every volunteer must:

Complete the Online District Volunteer Application.
Clear the Megan’s Law Database Check.
Provide Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance.
Present a valid government-issued ID at the school office.
Receive Site Administrator Approval.
Always sign in and wear a name badge while on campus

🟡 CATEGORY B: Supervised Classroom Support

For volunteers who are always under the direct supervision of district staff.

Examples:

Classroom Helpers
Office Assistants
School Site Council Members
PTA Support (during school hours)

Requirements:

Standard Requirements listed above.
(No fingerprinting or extra training required).

🔴 CATEGORY C: Unsupervised Student Support

For volunteers who may have unsupervised access to students or chaperone offsite activities.

Examples:

Reading Pals
Field Trip & Overnight Chaperones
Volunteer Drivers for Athletics/Trips
Offsite Tutors & Mentors

Additional Requirements (Per CA Law SB 848):

Mandated Reporter Training (SB 848): Must be completed prior to being on campus with students.*NEW THIS YEAR
DOJ & FBI Background Check: LiveScan fingerprinting completed through the district.
Standard Requirements listed above.

How to Get Started

Apply Online: Visit the district website to submit your application.
Complete Screening: Submit your TB clearance and complete any necessary training or fingerprinting based on your category.
Check-In: Bring your valid ID to the front office on your first day!

Questions? Contact the main office for assistance with the application process or to check your volunteer status.

NEW My School Bucks Online Payment Option for Families (Website & App)

We are excited to introduce a secure, streamlined online payment option for our families. We understand that sending cash or checks to the school with your student for various expenses can be challenging. To provide more flexibility, My School Bucks has been integrated district-wide, allowing parents/guardians to easily pay for items such as:

parking passes
PE locks
events
transcripts
Advanced Placement (AP) tests
lost library fees
and school donations.

Streamlined Payment System for Chico Unified Families!

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, My School Bucks will serve as the primary online payment option for field trips, AP testing fees and more. While cash and checks will still be accepted at school sites, if you’re interested in online payment options, we encourage you to create an account today.

My School Bucks is set up and ready to use today for anyone interested!

My School Bucks offers an app (available on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store).

Getting Started is Easy!

Visit the My School Bucks Website
Enter your email address (use the same email associated with your student in Aeries).
When prompted, select your school district – "California" – "Chico USD."
Link your CUSD students (Directions are below for how to find your student's ID number).
You have the option to verify your account for a more secure login experience.

Returning Families: Some parents/guardians may still have an account from before 2019 or from recent bus pass purchases. If so, log in with your existing email. If you have forgotten your password, select the "forgot password" button to reset it.
We look forward to providing this convenient tool to our community. If you have questions, please contact your students’ school office for assistance.

How to Find Your Student's ID Number