Chapman Newsletter

• September 3rd: Cat Chat (8:30 am, Library)
• K-2 Literacy Night (5:30 pm, MPR)
• September 4th: PTA Read-A-Thon
• September 7th: No School-Labor Day!
• September 16th: PTA Board Meeting (2:40 pm, Rm 15)
• September 17th: English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (8:30 am, conference room)
• PTA Association Meeting (2:40 pm, Rm 15)
• September 24th: School Site Council Meeting (2:40 pm, Rm 26)
• District English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (5:30 pm, CUSD conference room)

"Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Americans who have ancestry in countries that speak Spanish. That includes Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. It was started in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a way to celebrate the contributions of Americans who had come to the United States from Spanish-speaking countries. Back then, it was a weeklong celebration. It was expanded to a month in 1988 by President Reagan."

-From We Are Teachers

"Constitution Day is a federal holiday in the United States when people reflect on the U.S. Constitution and its creators. Officially called Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, it is also a time to reflect on what it means to be a U.S. citizen. The holiday is held on September 17, in honor of the day that the Founding Fathers signed the Constitution in 1787. Numerous countries throughout the world celebrate their own version of Constitution Day."

-From Britannica Kids

Hello Chapman Families!

We have had a wonderful start to the school year. This month PTA is hosting our third annual Read-A-Thon. Students will be participating in a variety of reading activities on Friday, September 4th to help raise funds for class field trips throughout the year. Thank you for supporting our students and the love of reading on our campus!

There are many opportunities to get involved. If you plan to volunteer at a school event, drive on field trips or help in the classroom, then please complete the online volunteer form button at the bottom of this page. All volunteers in CUSD must complete the online volunteer application and necessary requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Bethany in the office.

Another great way to meet new parents and be involved in special events is by attending our PTA meetings. This month we have our first association meeting on Thursday, September 17th at 2:40 pm in room 15. For a complete list of all PTA and school-wide meetings, please visit our website or click here. We appreciate your involvement at the school!

The Chapman Newsletter is a monthly newsletter that provides a current calendar of school events. It also contains articles related to school activities and important links. It is emailed home monthly and also available online on our website at http://chapman.chicousd.org/Newsletter/index.html

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.

Sincerely,

Cristi Tellechea

Principal

Chapman staff led PBIS stations the first week of school to promote positive behavior expectations in all areas of our campus. Thank you to our staff for leading the stations and to our students for being helpful by actively listening and participating in the station activities.

Thanks to our community school grant funding, Chapman staff are excited to offer extracurricular activities before and after school for students. Basketball club, Los Tambores, and Running club will all begin this month. Be on the lookout for permission slips coming home soon. Students will be accepted into these programs on a first come first serve basis.

Beginning this year, 4th and 5th graders in CUSD have the opportunity to participate in Choir. The Chapman choir is directed by our music teacher Athena Ceriani and held after school on Thursdays. Be on the lookout for a permission slip if your child wants to participate.

At Chapman, we are especially fortunate to have our Wellness Team and staff to address the social and emotional needs of all students. As with other schools in Chico Unified School District, Chapman Elementary embraces the ‘whole child’ approach to learning; social and emotional health is essential to the success and wellbeing of each student. We invite you to contact our School Counselor (Darby Rei) or our School Social Worker (Erica Garman) to ask any questions you may have about Wellness Services. You can also click here to learn more.

For students traveling to school via E-Scooters or E-Bikes, please check out the Electric Machine Safety Guidelines from the Chico Police Department on their website: https://chicoca.gov/City-Services/Public-Safety/Police-Department/Electric-Machine-Safety-Guidelines/index.html. By working side by side, we can help ensure safe travel around our schools. Should any safety concerns arise, please contact the office.

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

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

Phone: (530) 891-3100