Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update - Week 4 Final

Posted Date: 08/30/26 (09:00 AM)

Mrs. Bearden's Weekly Update

August 31, 2026

A picture of Mrs. Bearden and Mr. Fellows

Dear Eagle Canyon Parents,

Last week was so much fun! Between seeing all the parents at Back to School Night and the grandparents at our second-ever Grandparents Day, I loved connecting with our amazing community. Thank you for making it special!

As we move into September, it is time to think about the Patriots Day Rally. This year, the rally will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. If you, a family member, or a close family friend serves our community as a first responder, we would love to recognize that service at the rally. After the rally, all first responders are invited to a reception in the staff lounge. If you are able to participate in the reception, please RSVP below.

New this year, the PTA will provide a monthly newsletter to keep our community informed about its activities, fundraisers, and expenditures. It is attached to this message. Check it out!

Thank you for supporting our school!

Mrs. Bearden

EL Parent Meeting, Thursday, September 3 at 8:00 AM in the MPR

Important Reminders

Book Fair

This week, our Eagle Canyon PTA is hosting the annual Scholastic Book Fair. There are some great books and products this year. Check out the flyer below. It is also attached to this message.

English Learner Parents

If your child is designated as an English Learner, please plan to attend the EL Parent Meeting. Attending these meetings is important to help your child maximize their potential while at Eagle Canyon. An image of the flyer is shown above, and a PDF version is attached to this post.

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

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

Spirit Wear Store

Traffic Reminders - Updated

Recently, there have been some concerning events happening at arrival and dismissal. We need everyone's support to keep our students safe.

It is against the law for a vehicle to enter the crosswalk when a crossing guard is directing people across the street. There have been too many instances when cars are disregarding the safety of the students and crossing guard by going through the crosswalk.
Cars are driving too fast in the parking lot. Please slow down to ensure everyone's safety.

Thank you for working with everyone to ensure our students arrive to Eagle Canyon and return home safely.

Weekly Bulletin (Two Weeks of Information)

Weeks 4 & 5 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 essential instruction, and it takes a while 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.

We surpassed our district attendance goal by .19%. We met our goal from Tuesday to Thursday. Let's continue to make attendance a priority.

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.

September 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 $61.60 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