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Welcome Back Update: October 19–23, 2026

Important Information

Mornings and School Drop-Off

We are noticing more students arriving at school later in the morning. Some of these students, we know, are taking the bus to school. The buses are arriving on time, but some students are choosing to play rather than come inside.

We ask families to reinforce the expectation that students enter the school once soft entry has started and get ready for the day.

The purpose of soft entry is to create a calm start to the day and help students avoid rushing to class. Additionally, we do not have morning supervision outside, so students who ride the bus need to come inside to ensure they are supervised.

Students who do not take the bus must be supervised by a parent or another adult until they arrive at and enter the school. This is important for everyone's safety.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep our students safe throughout the school day.

From Our School Council

Monthly Meetings

The Key Communicator role is still vacant.

If you are interested in this role, it involves attending 3–4 meetings per year with the broader CBE system. Most meetings take place online, while one is usually held in person downtown.

After attending these meetings, the Key Communicator shares the information with our School Council at the next school meeting.

If you would like to learn more or are interested in taking on this role, please email chaparralschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Our next School Council meeting is November 19.

Fun Snack – Thursday, October 29

Our next Fun Snack will feature Cobs Bread!

Volunteers are needed to help ensure students receive their snacks or lunches on time. If you have a valid security clearance, please sign up to help on Fun Lunch and Snack days using the link below.

Fun Lunch & Snack Volunteer Sign-Up

Week at a Glance

Date

Day

Schedule

Monday, October 19

Day 0

Professional Learning Day; Referendum Day – polling station at the school. No school for students.

Tuesday, October 20

Day 2

Regular school day

Wednesday, October 21

Day 3

Regular school day

Thursday, October 22

Day 4

Regular school day

Friday, October 23

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AM Kindergarten attends. Early dismissal — classes dismiss at 12:50 PM.

Upcoming Important Dates

Date

Event

Thursday, October 29

Fun Snack – Cobs Bread

Friday, October 30

Halloween

Friday, October 30

Student Recognition Assembly – 11:00 AM

This Month’s Mantra

“I Learn From Others”

The people around us can give us new perspectives and ideas about how to grow as a person. The key is to align ourselves with the best qualities in others so we can be the best we can be each day!