Quarter 3 – Week 5 updates
Quick Weekly Update Flyer
Please remind your child to leave their cellphones in their backpacks or turn them in to their classroom teachers. Students should not have their devices out while on school grounds (including BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL).
The behavior focus for the next two weeks will be Lunch expectations. We want to make sure all our students are Safe, Respectful, and Responsible during our lunch routines.
The district wants to hear from you! Every year, we gather stakeholder input through a survey process called ThoughtExchange. The district and school sites host various forums and events to gather input from stakeholders to shape our LCAP. To find an upcoming event near you, please check the Upcoming Events Section below or contact your school site.
If you cannot attend one of our forums, we invite you to take the survey now.
Link to LCAP Survey or scan QR code:
ELPAC will be administered to Cook students from February 5 through April 12, 2024. As testing begins, we encourage parents and guardians to support their children during the testing period by preparing for the ELPAC.
As we head into another week of teaching and learning, we want to share some important updates that will be taking place in the coming weeks.
As a reminder, students need to be in school until 3:10 PM. If you are checking out your child after the Crusader Assembly, please notify the teacher beforehand and sign out your child before the assembly begins. This will ensure a smooth and safe dismissal of our students.
Our 3rd grade students will be attending a field trip to the San Diego Zoo. Students will depart from Cook Elementary at approximately 9:00 AM and will return to by 2:00 PM. All parent chaperones have been notified by the classroom teachers and will be ready to support our students on this exciting day of learning.
Thank you to our PTA for their invaluable contributions, time, and dedication to making our school a better place. Their selfless efforts truly make a lasting impact, and we are fortunate to have such a dedicated and proactive PTA.
We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our Spelling Bee winners! These exceptional students have not only showcased their linguistic prowess but have also earned the honor of representing our school at the upcoming PTA Sponsored Finals on Saturday, February 3rd at Hendenkamp Elementary.
The behavior focus for the next two weeks will be Lunch expectations. We want to make sure all our students are Safe, Respectful, and Responsible during our lunch routines.
Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead! May it be filled with learning, growth, and positive experiences. Here’s to a week of success and happiness for each one of you. Below are some important information for this week and the weeks ahead.
We are thrilled to share the tremendous success of the recent Cook Spelling Bee! The event showcased the remarkable spelling talents of our students, creating an atmosphere of excitement and friendly competition. Our first place winners in each grade level will be attending the PTA sponsored District spelling bee on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at Hedenkamp Elementary School.
Wednesday, January 24th will be our 100th day of school. Please join our PTA and Student Council by Dressing like you are 100 years old or wear 100 of something.
Hazel Goes Cook Elementary will participate in the 13th annual, worldwide Great Kindness Challenge! During the official Great Kindness Challenge week, all students in grades K – 6th are challenged to complete as many acts of kindness as possible, using the school provided, age-appropriate kindness checklist. With the checklist in hand, students will show the world that KINDNESS MATTERS!
As we wrap up the first week of Quarter 3, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your cooperation and enthusiasm. Quarter 3 is a very important quarter as we begin to prepare our students for California State Assessments in ELPAC (English Learners) and CAASPP (Grade 3 – 6) State standardized testing.
Our after school groups resume on Tuesday, January 16th. Morning Run Club will also resume on Tuesday.
The countdown to The Great Kindness Challenge has begun! In just a couple of weeks, our students will come together to celebrate kindness, demonstrate compassion, express gratitude, and actively showcase their LOVE in various uplifting ways. We’re eagerly anticipating it!
We hope you had a wonderful and safe Winter Break. I want to take a moment to thank our amazing PTA and parent volunteers for hosting the Winter Run on Friday, December 15th and helping make the last day prior to winter break memorable for all of our students.
We hope you’ve had a rejuvenating and joyous winter break! As we prepare to start the new year, we wanted to remind you that school will resume on Wednesday, January 10th, following the three-week break. Wednesday, January 10th will be a minimum day and students will be dismissed at 2:00 PM.
Our teachers and staff are excited to welcome back our students and begin an enriching and productive second half of the academic year. Please ensure that your children are prepared for their return, ready to engage in learning and reconnect with their peers.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the return to school, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our school office will reopen on Tuesday, January 9th from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus soon.
As part of our ongoing efforts to promote a positive and respectful environment at our school, we will be focusing on expected behavior in our school restrooms over the next two weeks.
The restroom is an essential area where we encourage and expect all students to demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior. Teaching and reinforcing proper restroom etiquette contribute significantly to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone.
We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home. Here are a few points we will be emphasizing with our students..
We believe that instilling these values and behaviors in our students will not only positively impact our school environment but also contribute to their personal growth and development.
Thank you for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to us.
On Friday, December 15th we will be welcoming back our 6th graders from camp and will be our last day prior to departing on winter break. We encourage all students on campus to participate in our Festive Outfit Friday Spirit Day and want to wish everyone a restful winter break and Happy Holidays to all who celebrate!
Students return from winter break on Wednesday, January 10th and will be a minimum day with a 2:00 PM dismissal for all students.
Our students have been learning a variety of art techniques in Spanish, our International Baccalaureate World Language, this past quarter in their art classes. Click on the link below to see what each grade level has been busy creating for Quarter 2:
Students in Chula Vista Elementary School District receive Progress Reports in Quarter 2, Quarter 3, and Quarter 4. Reporting student progress is an essential part of the communication and partnership between home and school. We would like to inform you that CVESD has adopted a new progress report which includes a revised rubric for progress towards standards. The new progress towards standards rubric allows teachers to document a wider range of academic growth for students. Look for this new report card this Friday, December 15th!
The last day of school prior to departing on winter break will be Friday, December 15th and we have several parent meetings taking place prior to concluding Quarter 2. The following meetings will be taking place this coming week:
Tuesday, December 12th – Coffee with the Principal at 9:00 AM in Multipurpose Room
Wednesday, December 13th – School Site Council Meeting at 3:30 PM in Room 402
Thursday, December 14th – English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting at 9:00 AM in Multipurpose Room
Look forward to seeing you and discussing school updates and upcoming events/resources.
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA
Hello Hazel Goes Cook Families,
Mrs. Garza’s last day on campus was Friday, December 1st, 2023. We wish her the best during her maternity leave. I will be the Interim Principal during Mrs. Garza’s leave. I believe open communication is important to me and I encourage parents to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your warm welcome,
Mr. Morales
Anthony.Morales@cvesd.org
The Chula Vista Community Collaborative is hosting Santa Workshops for families in need in Chula Vista on December 11-15, 2023. If you want to donate a toy (or gift card), CVCC is looking for gifts for children between 0-18. You can drop off your toy at my office by December 7, and I will deliver it to their offices.
Thank you for your continued support of our School-Wide Behavior Expectations. These behavior expectations ensure a safe and orderly environment for learning. Over the next two weeks, we will continue focusing and reviewing Conflict Resolution with all students. Please review the expectations with your child to ensure everyone’s safety. You can find the expectations below.
We will have another opportunity for our school to win the district’s #FullHouseFriday attendance competition. Please remember to show up to school Friday, December 8, 2023 to earn a point for our school!
On Friday, December 1st, 2023, Hazel Goes Cook Elementary Schools Student Council President and 6th grade student, Sofia Garcia undertook a commendable initiative that has not only demonstrated her remarkable skills but has also contributed significantly to our broader community. Sofia Garcia had the incredible opportunity to speak at the Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation and Dialogue meeting to discuss “Cross-Border Pollution Impacting California’s Southern Coastline”. Sofia Garcia had a chance to share her concerns with Senator Steve Padilla and Senator Maria Elena Durazo.
Welcome back Crusaders! We hope all families had an opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving break alongside friends and family. School will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023 and it is a regular day dismissal and all students will be dismissed at 3:10 PM.
As many of you are aware, I will soon be departing on maternity leave and it is my pleasure to share and introduce our Interim Principal, Mr. Anthony Morales. Many of you may recognize the familiar name and face as our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Coordinator. I am ecstatic to be leaving our school in such knowledgeable and capable hands. Mr. Morales and myself will continue to collaborate to ensure our school’s commitment to high-quality instruction and the fostering of a safe and nurturing school environment. Please join me in giving him a warm welcome as he occupies his new role as our school principal in our school community.
Keep checking our school blog, our weekly happenings are updated every Sunday. You can also opt into following our blog and receive any new posts delivered directly to your email inbox.
Be sure to stay up to date on school expectations and guidelines, by checking out our 2023-24 Parent and Student Handbook.
Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday, November 28th and represents a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. As principal, I have the personal opportunity to see how the Y is making a difference in our local community. In honor of Giving Tuesday, I would like to encourage all of our Hazel Goes Cook families to please consider making a donation to our school’s YMCA. Every gift makes an incredible difference!
You can make a donation to our personal fundraising page in just seconds by clicking this link tinyurl.com/cookymca2024 or scanning the QR code below:
Please feel free to share with any of your friends or family as well.
Thank you for not only supporting our efforts to raise funds for the Y, but also giving back to your community! I know that together we can surpass the set donation goal for our school community!
I want to take a moment to thank Alvin Hunt, the great grandfather of one of our Cook students, who has been coming to our school and volunteering in the maintenance of our school garden. He noticed that our school garden needed some assistance and he has been offering his time and effort in ensuring that our school garden is soon ready for each grade level in planting some seeds in their respective planters. Thank you Mr. Hunt for the hours you have and continue to donate to our school community!
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. Over the next two weeks, we will continue focusing and reviewing Conflict Resolution with all students. Please review the expectations with your child to ensure everyone’s safety. You can find the expectations below.
We are gearing up for our Full-House Fridays Attendance Competition! This competition will take place every Friday in December and January beginning December 1st.
There are 2 ways to earn an entry into the monthly drawing:
MONTHLY DRAWING GRAND PRIZE: Winning school each month will be featured on a television commercial! Winning schools will also be recognized at the February Board of Education Meeting.
We hope you enjoyed your Veterans Day weekend! Don’t forget that next week, there is no school due to the Thanksgiving Break, November 20 -24, 2023. School resumes on Monday, November 27, 2023 and it is a regular day dismissal and all students will be dismissed at 3:10 PM.
Keep checking our school blog, our weekly happenings are updated every Sunday. You can also opt into following our blog and receive any new posts delivered directly to your email inbox.
Be sure to stay up to date on school expectations and guidelines, by checking out our 2023-24 Parent and Student Handbook.
On Tuesday, October 31st, our 4th grade students did a phenomenal job presenting their Renewable Energy Fair Presentations to our school community. After having learned about the various energy sources, students selected a country to research and proposed a sustainable energy plan for that country to transition to more renewable energy. Each group presented their information in a clear and confident manner and it was great to see them apply their newly acquired learning to the world around them!
On Friday, November 10th, our 5th and 6th students had the opportunity to attend the powerful documentary “The Big Dump” with their classroom teachers at Coronado High School. “The Big Dump” sheds light on the urgent Pacific Ocean crisis stemming from the Mexican border into San Diegan waters. Millions of gallons of sewage spill down the coast every day. This film exposes the devastating impact of untreated sewage on marine life, ecosystems, and coastal communities, while advocating for sustainable solutions and stricter regulations. In an effort to promote civic activism, students who attended will be following up with action plans and public campaign activities on addressing the problem that is affecting our local coastal waters.
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 Cafeteria and Lunch Table Expectations with all students. Please review the expectations with your child to ensure everyone’s safety. You can find the expectations below.
Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 8:40 AM and lined up on the blacktop. Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick, please contact the office at (619) 422-8381 or priscilla.reyes@cvesd.org to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible. If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! Our school staff will be meeting with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent.
As a service to our families, we wanted to share information about an optional YMCA day camp during the Thanksgiving Break for families needing childcare. Check out the flyer below:
Mark your calendars! The annual tradition in downtown Chula Vista is back on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
Hazel Goes Cook Elementary School 