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Eagle Canyon Elementary

Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update - Week 1

Posted Date: 8/03/25 (9:00 AM)

Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update

August 4, 2025

Dear Eagle Canyon Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year! The staff, the PTA, and I are excited to roll out a great year of learning and fun at Eagle Canyon.

It was great to see so many of you at your Meet Your Teacher on Friday! The energy on our campus was electrifying, another reason why we are the "Happiest School on Earth!"

We are excited to welcome new staff members to the Eagle Canyon family.
  • Mrs. Kitt Madkin, Eagle Canyon's Assistant Principal, is an experienced assistant principal within our school district.
  • Ms. Sarah Johnston, Sixth-Grade Teacher
  • Mr. Alex Soto, Custodian II
  • Ms. Nancy Esparza, Paraprofessional II

Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs. Bearden
Distinguished School
 

EAGLE CANYON WEBSITE

Over the summer, Chino Valley Unified School District transitioned to a new website platform. For those who are having difficulty finding the website, please use the button below to access it.

Under the Parents tab, you can find a lot of important information. We invite you to check out the Parent Compacts for each grade level and the Parent Engagement Policy. This is also a great place to find the Parent Handbook. The handbook can answer many of your questions. Please take some time to review it.
EAGLE CANYON WEBSITE
 
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Important Reminders

MINIMUM DAY
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS A MINIMUM DAY FOR GRADES 1-6, PRESCHOOL, AND MRS. SOLIS' CLASS. Mrs. Summerford's PM Kindergarten will continue its regular schedule, 11:10 - 2:30 P.M. Please plan to have your child picked up on time.

PASTRIES WITH THE PRINCIPALS
Mrs. Madkin and I hope you will be able to join us on Monday morning for Pastries with the Principals. The PTA is excited to provide a light breakfast while we discuss our year with you.

MRS. GIRE'S CHOIR
Permission slips will go home on Tuesday to students in 4th - 6th grades. Rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday, 8/13 at 11:20 a.m.
 

STAFF SHOUTOUT

Celebrate the "Happiest School on Earth" by giving a shout-out to a magical EC staff member today! Recognize their outstanding dedication and hard work by completing the form linked below. Your shout-out will be featured in the staff newsletter for the whole staff to see. It may also be read during the Monday Morning Rally. 
STAFF SHOUT OUT
 

Join the Eagle Canyon PTA

Our amazing Eagle Canyon PTA Board has a year of fun planned for our community. Because of your support, they can continue to provide financial support for field trips, culminating activities, grade-level performances, and schoolwide activities. Use the button below to access the link to join.
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JOIN THE PTA TODAY!
 

Weekly Bulletin

Week 1 Bulletin
 

ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW

Eagle Canyon's student attendance will be a focus this year. Attendance in school leads to better performance for children when they are adults.

Please make illness the only reason for an absence. When your child misses school, they miss out on necessary instruction, and it takes a while for them to get caught up. Parents of students at risk of Chronic Absenteeism will have to meet with Mrs. Bearden or Mrs. Madkin to sign an agreement to improve overall attendance.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

happy birthday

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS ON THE MARQUEE

Another way you can support our PTA and celebrate your child's birthday is to purchase a birthday greeting for $25 that will be displayed on your child's birthday and run for one week. If interested, please stop by the office, complete the request, and submit the payment. Please be sure to plan. We need two weeks' notice before the birthday to ensure everything is timed correctly.

The kids get so excited seeing their birthday highlighted on the marquee. Out of safety, we will never publish your child's last name, only the initial.

 
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AUGUST CHARACTER TRAIT

Each month, Eagle Canyon will focus on teaching students about a character trait. We will share it during our Monday Morning Rallies, and teachers will reinforce it by recognizing one student each month for a monthly award.
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SUPPORT EAGLE CANYON

A popular fundraising opportunity all families can support is Box Tops. Download the Box Top app on your phone. You must scan your receipts on the Box Top app within 14 days of purchasing. The app will let you know if any purchased items qualify to earn 10 cents per product. If there are not any items, you will still have an opportunity to enter the sweepstakes to win 500 bonus Box Tops. Every receipt has the potential to earn our school money.

As of today, our school has earned $7.10 this year. Our goal is to earn $500. Please return the coupons to the school office if you also get them. Be sure to select the grade level that you want to support. Thank you in advance for your support!
 
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Eagle Canyon Elementary School

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (909) 590-2707
  • barbara_bearden@chino.k12.ca.us
  • kitt_madkin@chino.k12.ca.us
  • https://eaglecanyon.chino.k12.ca.us/