Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update - Week 1

Posted Date: 08/09/26 (09:00 AM)

Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update

August 10, 2026

Mrs. Bearden and Mr. Fellows, Eagle Canyon Administration

Dear Eagle Canyon Families,

Welcome to the first week of the 2026-27 school year! The teachers and staff have been working hard to get the classrooms and campus ready for your children to kick off the school year. We hope you are as excited as we are.

Our theme this year is "Passport to Learning." The students will each receive an Eagle Canyon passport, where they will learn about different countries and character traits. They will earn "stamps" (stickers) after learning about the country and character trait. They will also earn "stamps" for perfect attendance, trimester awards, and various achievements. We hope this becomes a fun keepsake for them at the end of the year.

We have new staff members who have joined the Eagle Canyon team. Please help us welcome the following people:

Jeremiah Fellows - Assistant Principal
Kayla Valente - School Psychologist
Rigoberto Orozco - Music Teacher
Esther Senga - Speech Pathologist

They are learning quickly about how amazing the community is!

I would like to thank all the families who participated in our annual Meet Your Teacher event on Friday. The energy on our campus was amazing!

If you have not been to Eagle Canyon lately, you will notice we have made some improvements. Our parking lot and blacktop were torn out and replaced over the summer. We also added some wayfinding signage to help people find the main office and the MPR. Finally, we added signage on the MPR to highlight our successes. We hope you like the updates!

Important Reminders

Morning Supervision

Students may arrive starting at 7:20 a.m. when the gates open. Playground supervisors are available at that time to monitor students, and breakfast service also begins at 7:20 a.m.

Kindergarten Parents

Please remember that your children are on the minimum day schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. The Early Bird/Late Bird schedule will begin on Thursday.

Mrs. Gire's Choir

Fourth- to sixth-grade students can join Mrs. Gire's Choir. Practices begin on Wednesday after school, 11:30 - 12:30 in Room 28. If you haven't done so, use the link below to sign up today. Sign-ups will close on Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Gire's Choir

Kona Ice

Support the Eagle Canyon PTA and enjoy a cool treat after school on Wednesday.

Eagle Canyon Handbook

The Eagle Canyon Handbook is linked below and is also available on our school website under the Parents tab. Please be sure to refer to it when you have questions.

Parent Handbook

Kona Ica
Klassic cup is $5
Kowabunga cup is $7
Color Change cup is $8

Join the PTA Today

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

Join the PTA today!

Eagle Canyon Spirit Wear

Show your Eagle Canyon pride with our brand-new spirit wear collection! We are excited to offer fresh designs and new items that make it easier than ever to represent our school in style. From students to parents and staff, there is something for everyone. Spirit wear is a great way to build school unity, celebrate our Eagle Canyon community, and show school spirit both on and off campus. Don't miss this opportunity to check out the latest styles and support our school. Order by 8/28/2026 to have your order shipped to the school.🦅💙💛

image of an eagle over the words Eagle Canyon elementary school soaring to success

Spirit Wear Store

Traffic Reminders

Traffic before school and after school can be heavy. Please plan to leave your house early to avoid the rush.

Bus Gate/Eagle Canyon Drive

This is a loading/unloading zone only. Please do not park where there is a yellow curb. You could be at risk of receiving a ticket from a San Bernardino Sheriff's Deputy.

Parking Lot

Students are not allowed to walk in the parking lot without an adult. Please do not ask them or an older sibling to walk to your car. You must accompany them to ensure their safety.

Please drive in the parking lot with caution. When people are distracted while driving, they create unsafe environments for themselves, the students, and other vehicles in the parking lot.

U-Turns

U-turns are not allowed in front of Eagle Canyon Drive. If you make a U-turn, you risk getting a ticket from a Sheriff's Deputy. If you are in a hurry, continue to drive up Eagle Canyon Drive. There is an exit to Chino Ave. further up the street.

Eagle Canyon Apartments

Each year, I receive reports from parents of cars speeding through the Eagle Canyon Apartments. Please be mindful of our neighbors and the children who are walking home. We want everyone to get home safely.

Thank you!

Weekly Bulletin (Two Weeks of Information)

Weeks 1 & 2 Bulletin

ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW

Eagle Canyon's student attendance will continue to be a focus this year. School attendance leads to better performance in adulthood.

Please make illness the only reason for an absence. When your child misses school, they miss out on essential instruction, and it takes a while for them to catch up. Parents of students at risk of chronic absenteeism must meet with Mrs. Bearden or Mr. Fellows to sign an agreement to improve overall attendance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

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.

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 earn our school money.

As of today, our school has earned $43.10 this year. Our goal is to earn $1,500. Be sure to select the grade level that you want to support. Thank you in advance for your support!

Staff Shout-Out

The Eagle Canyon staff is committed to providing a positive school culture where we all work together to create a positive learning environment for our students. It begins when families walk onto our campus for the first time and continues each and every day. Take a moment to recognize a staff member's outstanding dedication and hard work. 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

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
jeremiah_fellows@chino.k12.ca.us
https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/Page/23