Important Information
Upcoming Dates of Interest
See our School Calendar for all upcoming dates and events.
- May 22 – Volunteer Tea – Please RSVP to the Eventbrite invitation sent by Ms. Bratko.
- May 27 – Pancake Breakfast – serving starting at 8:15am
- May 28 – Kindergarten Orientation evening @ 6:00pm
- May 25 – Grade 6 – ELA-L PAT Part A
- May 29 – Student Recognition Assembly – Kindergarten Hosting
From the Office
Scooter and Bike Safety
It is so great to see all the bikes and scooters coming to school. With the increase of riders, we are reminded to be safe around the school. Please make note of the following safety considerations …
1. Please wear a helmet when riding
2. When you approach the school, please walk your bike to avoid crashing into people on the sidewalk.
3. Bring a lock to ensure you bike or scooter to keep them safe during the day.
We thank you in advance for ensure everyone stays safe.
POPCORN!!
Chaparral School now has a popcorn machine, thanks to the Grade Six farewell committee in 2024. It has taken a long time to acquire the right machine, but we are so happy to have one now.
We will be sharing our excitement by making popcorn for all our students and staff this week. The popcorn is popped in coconut oil and is similar to what is sold at movie theatres.
If you DO NOT want your child to have popcorn, please reply to this email by Tuesday, May 19.
Yearbook Information
Our Yearbook information has been sent home. If you are interested in a yearbook for your child(ren) please use the link in the previous message or on the paper copy of the notice that went home.
All yearbook orders are due in by Saturday, May 23. Please let us know if you have any questions
Yellow School Bus Registration is Now Open for 2026-27
Families can now apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. To ensure service is in place for the first day of classes, registrations must be received by Sunday, June 14. Registrations submitted after this date will be accepted; however, access to bus routes may be delayed.
- Conditional Rider forms will be available starting Monday, June 15.
- Confirmed bus routes will be posted for families who registered by the deadline in MyCBE in late August.
- The transportation fee has increased from $360 to $500/rider and from $180 to $250 for one-way kindergarten riders.
For several years, CBE was able to limit fee increases by using surplus funds to help offset rising costs. These funds were generated by delaying the implementation of shorter transportation eligibility distances for two years. However, those surplus funds are now nearly exhausted.
At the same time, transportation costs have continued to rise, driven by factors such as increased fuel prices and the need for specialized supports. As a result, a fee increase is necessary to balance the budget and maintain current service levels for students.
We remain committed to supporting families. Fee waivers and supports will be available to ensure students continue to access the transportation services they need.
Families can cancel without financial impact by submitting a cancellation form by Sept. 30.
From School Council
Meeting
Our next meeting will be June 11, 2026, at 6:30pm –Grade 4 is presenting.
Healthy Hunger
Fun Snack is on May 28. It is Kernels.
Order at Healthy Hunger.
Spirit Day
Our next Spirit Day will be on Thursday June 11, 2026. We will have Beach Day on this day! Students and staff are encouraged to come in summer attire. Please no bathing suits or revealing clothing. Shorts, Shirts and Sandals are perfect!!
Month at a Glance
We have a Month at a glance calendar that will be distributed at the beginning of each month.
Updates will be posted on our website as they occur.
Please check our School Calendar updates. You can subscribe to it and the updates will go straight to your phone!! You will always be in the know!
Families are reminded that our website should always be your first point of information updates as it is consistent for the whole school.
Monthly Mantra
The monthly mantra for May is:
Imagine a world … where the words you share with others can bring warmth and light!