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Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update - Week 20

Posted Date: 01/04/26 (09:00 AM)


Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update

January 5, 2026
 

Dear Eagle Canyon Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you have had a wonderful break with your family.

We are halfway through the school year. 😎 I am looking forward to seeing what the second half has in store for Eagle Canyon.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who made our second Harkins Field Trip a success. Our PTA pulled off another amazing morning for our students. If you were able to volunteer, thank you for taking the time to ensure our students arrived at and departed from Harkins safely. It was another memorable event that I hope the kids will always remember.
 
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

K-2 ESA WINDOW
If you have a child in Kindergarten, first, or second grade, the window for their Trimester 2 Essential Standards Assessment is open. Please check with your child's teacher to find out when your child will take their assessments. Ensuring they get a good night's rest, eat a nutritious breakfast, and have a good morning will give them the best opportunity to perform well.

SIXTH GRADE PARENTS
On Thursday, our sixth graders take their annual panoramic picture. Please be sure they wear their gray sixth-grade shirts. It looks amazing when all the kids match.

SATURDAY SCHOOL
If your child has had an absence, you will receive an invitation to attend Saturday School on Saturday, January 24. This is a fun morning for the students, and it's a great way to remove an absence from their record. Please RSVP to ensure we have sufficient staff and materials to support the number of students.
 

Weekly Bulletin

Weeks 20 & 21 Bulletin
 

ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW

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

Please make illness the only reason for an absence. When your child misses school, they miss out on essential instruction, and it takes time for them to catch up. Parents of students at risk of Chronic Absenteeism will be required to meet with Mrs. Bearden or Mrs. Madkin to sign an agreement aimed at improving overall attendance.

We missed our district attendance goal by .53%. 😢 We met the attendance goal on Tuesday. Please continue to make attendance a priority to ensure your child is prepared for the next grade and beyond.
attendance matters
weekly attendance
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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.

JOIN THE 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!

STAFF SHOUT OUT

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
January Character Trait

JANUARY 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 that 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 no items, you will still have an opportunity to enter the sweepstakes to win 500 bonus Box Tops. Every receipt has the potential to generate money for our school.

As of today, our school has earned $1,391.00 this year. Our goal is to earn $1,500. Be sure to select the grade level that you want to support. Shout out to First Grade! They have submitted the most Box Tops since July 1, 2025. Thank you for your support!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
 
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Eagle Canyon Elementary School

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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