November

November brings parent-teacher conferences, another great opportunity to partner with our Chase families. We look forward to meeting with each of you to celebrate student growth and work together to support your student's success.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I also want to take a moment to share my gratitude for our incredible school community. I’m so thankful for our dedicated staff, our amazing students, and the families who support them every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy.

November 7-20: Parent - Teacher Conferences

1:00 Dismissal each day

November 18: Parent Workshop - Understanding the K-2 Reading Screener

12:15pm - in person - Chase Library

4:00pm - Zoom

November 21-28: Thanksgiving/Fall Break

December 2: New Family Orientation

1:00-2:00pm in Library

December 4: ELAC Meeting

1:00pm in Library

December 11: School Site Council

2:15pm in Rm. 10

December 17: 6th Grade Field Trip

Safari Park

December 19 - Kindergarten Winter Perfomance

1:00pm in Auditorium

Parent- Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 7-20. Please note that students are dismissed at 1:00pm every day of conferences, so we will be on a Minimum Day schedule (1:00 dismissal) November 7-20.

The Chromebook Protection Plan (CPP) is available to all students for $20 per student for the school year, including summer recess. The plan covers accidental damage such as drops, water spills, cracked cases or cracked screens. The CPP does not cover any intentional damage, nor does it cover theft or loss of the device or any accessories.

Quick Facts

$20 per student, per school year

Protection Plan Covers:

• Accidental Damage
• Drops
• Spills
• Cracked Screens/Cases
• Non-functioning Power Adapters

Does Not Cover:

• Malicious Damage
• Theft
• Loss
• Missing Accessories

Payments

Payments for the CPP can be made online via the ParentConnect Parent Portal using a Visa or Mastercard. (Click here for directions.) Payments made through the Parent Portal are free of any transaction fees. Payments can also be made at the student’s school of attendance with cash, check or money order. This is a flat fee, and will not pro-rate. There are no refunds available for this program.

We want to remind our families that interpretation services are available right here on campus for those who speak Arabic, Chaldean, Pashto, Dari, and Spanish. In addition, our district partners with an outside service to provide interpretation in many other languages. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to support and communicate with every family!

We want to remind all families that California law requires children under 18 to wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or anything on wheels. Helmets are an important part of keeping our Tigers safe!

If a student is seen riding without a helmet, teachers may reach out to families as a friendly reminder. Our goal is simply to ensure every Tiger stays protected and safe on the way to and from school. We appreciate your help!

The safety and security of our students is always our top priority. Please help us keep our campus secure by ensuring that any gate you exit closes and latches behind you. Please do not prop gates open or allow others to enter through them.

If you arrive on campus in the morning and there is no staff member at the gate, please check in through the main office before entering. Once morning arrival supervision ends, all visitors must sign in at the office.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!

Our first Chase Virtue this school year was RESPECT.

Congratulations to the students listed below for receiving RESPECT awards.

This month in our counseling lessons, students are focusing on Empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Empathy helps build kindness, compassion, and stronger relationships both in and out of the classroom.

A guiding phrase we’re using is:
“I show empathy when I try to understand how someone else feels.”

One key aspect of our lessons is teaching students how to practice empathy in different ways:

• Noticing Feelings means paying attention to others’ body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.

• Understanding Perspectives means recognizing that others may see or feel things differently than we do.

• Taking Kind Action means showing care through words or helpful actions, like offering to help or including someone who feels left out.

By practicing empathy, students are learning to build positive connections, resolve conflicts peacefully, and create a more caring school community.

Here are some ways you can reinforce empathy at home:

• Encourage your child to pause and think about how others might feel in a situation.

• Talk about feelings when reading stories or watching shows—ask questions like, “How do you think that character feels right now?”

• Model empathy by showing care and understanding in your own interactions.

We appreciate your partnership in helping our students grow into kind, caring, and empathetic individuals! If you have any questions, feel free to contact the counselors.

As you meet with your child’s teacher and learn about ways to help your child with reading, here are a few simple ideas you can try at home to make reading fun and meaningful:

For K–2 Families:

• Play “Word Detective” – Look for sight words everywhere — on signs, cereal boxes, and mail. Celebrate when your child “finds” a word they know! It’s a playful way to build early reading skills.
  

• Sound It Out Together – When your child gets stuck on a word, pause and help them listen for the beginning, middle, and end sounds. Praise their effort and persistence — it builds confidence!

For 3–6 Families:

• Ask Thinking Questions – After reading, ask your child what they think might happen next or why a character made a choice. These small conversations help your child become a deeper reader.
  

• Share Your Reading Life – Let your child see you reading — a recipe, news article, or favorite book. Talk about what you’re reading and why you enjoy it. This shows that reading is important for everyone!

Little moments like these add up to big growth in reading!

Good listening skills help children understand and communicate effectively. For English Learners, they build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and make it easier to follow directions. Strong listening skills also help students connect with others, succeed in school, and become confident, empathetic communicators. Parents can help their English Learner students improve their listening skills at home by surrounding them with English in fun, natural ways. Encourage your child to listen to English songs, watch age-appropriate TV shows or YouTube videos with subtitles, and talk about what they heard together. Reading aloud and then discussing the story helps build both listening and comprehension. You can also play simple listening games—like giving multi-step directions (“Touch your nose, then clap twice!”)—to make practice engaging. Most importantly, be patient and supportive; celebrate their progress and make learning a part of everyday life.

In addition, please join us for our next English Learner Advisory Committee meeting (ELAC) on December 4 at 1 PM in the Chase Library. We will find out the results for the 25-26 ELAC board and discuss the process behind the Long Term English Learner goal setting. We will also be featuring a demonstration from our school counselor Ms. Bermudez about social emotional learning techniques to help parents. We look forward to seeing you there!