It has been an absolute pleasure seeing our students return this week with refreshed energy and eagerness to dive back into their learning journey. The first week of Quarter 4 concluded with Crusader World Travelers: A Multicultural Celebration. We wanted to express our sincere gratitude to our Cook PTA and Crusader school community for making our 2nd Annual Multicultural Celebration a huge success! In addition to showcasing their musical talents through student performances, students got an opportunity to visit, experience, and learn about countries from around the world. Thank you to all who were in attendance, including Board Members Delia Dominguez Cervantes and Kate Bishop, and to those who volunteered their time in transforming our school into a world tour!
We want want to take a moment and introduce Christine Fernandez who will be joining our Crusader family as our Primary Years Program Coordinator/Resource Teacher. She comes to us with a variety of experiences and knowledge which will make her a huge asset to our Hazel Goes Cook community. Please take a moment to read her introductory letter below and join me in providing her a warm welcome!
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Two Week Behavioral Focus
Thank you for your continued support of our School-Wide Behavior Expectations. These behavior expectations ensure a safe and orderly environment for learning. This week we will continue focusing and reviewing Assembly Expectations with all students. Please review the expectations with your child to ensure everyone’s safety. You can find the expectations below.
Solar Eclipse
As you may be aware, on Monday, April 8th, 2024, an extraordinary celestial event will occur in North America as a solar eclipse will cast its shadow across the continent. While San Diego County will experience a partial eclipse rather than a total one, the event is nonetheless significant. The San Diego region is expected to witness a partial eclipse that will begin around 10 a.m., peak at 11:11 a.m., and end at 12:23 p.m.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our students and staff during this event, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has implemented a rainy day schedule for all schools on April 8th. This means that recess and lunch activities will be conducted indoors. Parental permission is required for classrooms intending to incorporate eclipse viewing into their curriculum, and adherence to NASA’s safety standards regarding appropriate viewing gear is mandatory.
Hazel Goes Cook Elementary will require permission slips for students whose classrooms plan to engage in educational activities centered around the eclipse. If your child’s classroom has communicated they plan to observe the solar eclipse, please return the permission slip to your child’s teacher on Monday morning.
Message from our Superintendent Dr. Reyes
Children’s Book Author – Monica Mancillas
We are excited to share that a wonderful children’s book author, Mónica Mancillas, will be coming to Hazel Goes Cook Elementary. She will be presenting to all of our students in the MPR on Friday, April 12th, in addition to also providing a FREE book for each child and each classroom.
K-3rd will receive Mariana and Her Familia, while 4th – 6th will be receiving the brand new publication, Sing it Like Celia.
 | Mariana and Her Familia A heartwarming picture book about a young girl on her first trip to visit family in Mexico, who learns there is no language barrier when it comes to love—from debut author Mónica Mancillas and rising star illustrator Erika Meza. Perfect for fans of Where Are You From? and Mango, Abuela, a www.harpercollins.com |
 | Sing It Like Celia by Mónica Mancillas: 9780593659304 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Perfect for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Sing It Like Celia is a revelatory story about a Mexican American girl who finds her voice and herself… www.penguinrandomhouse.com |
This event is being made possible by We Need Diverse Books and Writers and Authors Across the Country of whom awarded a grant to our school librarian, Ms. Hunt. Thank you Ms. Hunt for helping make this event possible and further promoting the key PYP element of international-mindedness with our school community!
2024-25 SPSA Input Needed
We need your input on our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) which organizes funds received by the school in order to most efficiently serve the needs of the students and increase their achievement. Through your input we can learn what’s most important in meeting our goals and achieving our annual measurable outcomes.
We will be using your thoughts to assist us in the development of our SPSA for the 2024-25 school year. Please click here to view our SPSA Goals for the 2023-24 school year.
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We are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the increasing our students’ academic achievement. Please share your thoughts and then rate at least 10-20 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Come back often until Friday, April 26th to rate new ideas.
District-wide Attendance Competition
Are you ready to make your mark in the final quarter of the school year? CVESD invites you to participate in our exciting district-wide attendance competition – Back to Your Future!
How to Participate:
- Attend school every day during the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 school year.
- The competition will run from April 8th to May 28th, 2024.
- Students who attend every day from April 8th to May 28th, 2024, will be entered to win special prizes drawn on May 31st, 2024.
- All winners will be announced on social media and the district’s website.
During morning announcements, we will be announcing how many students are still in the running to be entered into the drawing to win various prizes. Make sure students are in school everyday and don’t miss out on this opportunity!
LEAD Classes Quarter 4
This is a friendly reminder that our after-school LEAD classes will commence starting Monday, April 8th. All LEAD classes will begin the week of April 8th, unless otherwise noted. Our dedicated staff have been hard at work preparing a diverse range of enriching and engaging activities to complement your child’s learning experience. We encourage all students to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to explore new interests, develop skills, and foster friendships outside of the classroom.
LIFT Cooking Club:
Signups end April 10th.
Click here to sign up.
ELEVO:
Click here to sign up.
Representatives for ELEVO will be on campus Wednesday – Friday.
Please feel free to contact Ms. Rodriguez with any clarifying questions:
gabriela.rodriguez1@cvesd.org; (619) 884-3589
Sweetwater Authority Student Poster Contest
Our school is part of the Sweetwater Authority’s service area. Sweetwater Authority is hosting a “Being Water Wise” poster contest for Kindergarten through sixth grade students.
Prizes will be awarded to all local winners, and students will be entered to compete in the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) regional competition. The deadline is May 17th, 2024, at 5 p.m.
The “Being Water Wise Is…” poster contest gives K-6 students in Sweetwater Authority’s service area the chance to demonstrate how water is a precious and essential resource. By creating water-related art, students enhance their understanding of the importance of water.
Local winners will be entered to compete in the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) regional competition. Regional winning posters will be published in MWD’s 2024 Art Calendar and digital library. Winning posters will also be displayed on www.sweetwater.org.
Prizes are awarded to all local winners!
Submit your entry for this year’s contest here: Submit Artwork
Contest Details
Categories
- Category 1: Grades K-3
- Category 2: Grades 4-6
Submission Information & Guidelines
Rules and guidelines must be met for consideration. See contest flyer for full criteria.
- The overall theme is “Being Water Wise Is…” as it relates to the stewardship and conservation of water. That means wise water use and conservation inside and outside of the home (including hygiene/cleanliness), at school, in the community, in business and industry, in agriculture and in recreation.
- Sweetwater Authority will only accept digital files of artwork. Teachers are encouraged to add all artwork and form files into a zipped folder. Upload artwork electronically to: https://sendit.sweetwater.org/filedrop/PosterContest
- Artwork should be scanned with the image setting of 300dpi (dots per inch), set to TIFF (Tag Image File Format) or JPG or PDF format. Files should be saved in the following format: Student name-grade-Sweetwater Authority.tiff or .pdf
- All entries must be submitted with a fully completed Student Information Card and Student Artwork Rights/Parental Approval Form that clearly identifies the associated artwork. Form(s) should be saved in the following format: Form-Student name-grade-Sweetwater Authority.pdf or .jpg
Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5 pm.
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