Monday, 10/4/2021
Minimum Day
Fall Conferences
No ACE Classes
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday, 10/5/2021
Non-Student Day
Fall Conferences
Front Office Hours: Closed
Dad’s Club Meeting: 8:00am - 9:00am (Front Courtyard)
Wednesday, 10/6/2021
Minimum Day
Fall Conferences
No ACE Classes
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Primary Music
Primary PE
PTA Meeting (Virtual): 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, 10/7/2021
Minimum Day
Fall Conferences
No ACE Classes
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Upper Grade Music
TK PE
Friday, 10/8/2021
Minimum Day
Fall Conferences
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm
School Spirit Day
Primary Music
Updated School Calendar
Please CLICK HERE for the updated school calendar.
Bell Schedule
Please CLICK HERE for the updated bell schedule. We have made some small adjustments this school year. Please look carefully at Wednesday dismissal time.
Parent Reminder
We respectfully request parents to leave campus once their 1st through 6th-grade child enters their classroom in the morning. This will allow our students who have PE on the playground first thing in the morning to have the space needed to conduct PE, and allow those students to travel to music, STEAM Lab, or science lab right after school begins without having to walk around or avoid parents who may be congregating on the playground or blacktop area. Additionally, during the time between primary and upper-grade dismissal, it is important to stay out of the way of our upper-grade classes when they are on the playground for PE or other activities between 2:15 - 2:37. Our intent isn't to create a rigid rule, but simply to make sure there is enough space for our teachers to conduct their classes, minimize interruptions to the classes, and allow our students to participate safely in the activities. Thank you for your cooperation!
Fall Fun Day - Friday, October 29th
All students are invited to dress up in their favorite costume on Friday, October 29th for fall fun day. Please have your child follow the guidelines below when they are considering their costumes:
- Children come to school dressed in their costume. We will not allow costume changes to take place at school.
- Children should wear a costume that can be comfortably worn throughout the entire day.
- Be sure to have your children wear proper clothes and underclothes underneath their costume just in case they find their costume to be too hot or uncomfortable and wish to take it off before the day is over.
- Children may not wear masks that depict violent or frightening characters to school. (Child cartoon character masks that are part of an overall costume are acceptable.)
- Children may not wear make-up to school. (For example, no full face makeup, no dripping blood, no make-up on hands that will smear on papers.)
- Children should not bring any object that they will need to hold in their hands. Of special emphasis is our State Education Code that states children may not bring any toy weapons to school of any sort at any time.
- Children should not come in costumes that depict any kind of graphic violence.
- Children should be discouraged from wearing any costume material that could be easily damaged.
School Site Council Members Needed
Looking for a way to become involved? Cypress Village's School Site Council (SSC) is in need of more parent members. The SSC is a collaborative group comprised of staff members and parents that meets 5 times a year. The group discusses various school initiatives and programs associated with the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). It is a great way to get involved in the school and see first-hand, new and existing programs, and to be a part of a collaborative effort to meet the needs of all Cypress Village students. If you are interested in being a part of Cypress Village’s School Site Council, please CLICK HERE to fill out our interest form.
Traffic, Bike and Pedestrian Safety
The Irvine Police Department, in partnership with IUSD and the PTA, has created a traffic safety video with important tips for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers in and around school zones, driveways and crosswalks. When it comes to the safety of our students on the roadways, we're in this together! Let’s get them to and from school safely.
IPD Traffic Safety Tips:
- Leave early. You won’t have to rush if you plan for a little extra time.
- Obey all traffic, bike and pedestrian laws and signs, especially in school zones.
- When biking or skating wear a proper fitting helmet.
- Drop children off in the designated locations. Do not allow children to get out of the car in the middle of the street.
- Remember that everyone has the same goal of getting their children to school safely, so be patient with other drivers and pedestrians.
- Always obey crossing guards.
- Always use crosswalks.
- Do not engage in distracted driving. This is especially dangerous in school zones.
- IPD traffic officers patrol the streets near schools to ensure safety. Remember to slow down and make complete stops at stop signs.
To watch the video with more safety tips, click here.
Live Weekly CHOC Mental Health Presentations
The Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is showcasing free weekly live webinar presentations that feature CHOC expert clinicians speaking on various pediatric mental health topics. CLICK HERE to see a menu of their presentation options and a link to register. We highly encourage families as this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Irvine Family Resource Center Services: The Irvine Family Resource Center is now open and taking new referrals. We are offering a combination of in person services and Telehealth sessions. The IFRC typically serves students/parents who are having difficulty accessing their mental health support through their insurance provider due to lapse of coverage, limited amount of sessions, not having mental health coverage within their insurance provider or is having difficulty getting linked to an appropriate provider. If you would like more information in regards to these services, CLICK HERE.
IPSF: Save the Date – IPSF Giving Day Oct. 21
Get ready to once again Turn Irvine Orange in support of educational excellence in Irvine. IPSF Giving Day will be Thursday, October 21 and we need your help to get the word out to WEAR ORANGE and support our schools. Additional info, sample social media posts, and more to come, but please mark your calendar now!
IPSF: Ignite Potential
IPSF is honored to be one of the outstanding organizations participating in the Igniting Potential community initiative to raise funds to support the youth in Orange County. Funds raised for IPSF today will specifically support mental health resources in our schools. During this turbulent time, it is even more crucial for us to support the well-being of the whole child, including mental health.
For this day, IPSF Board Chairman Mike Breller and his wife Peilin would like to challenge the community to match the $10,000 they’ve raised from the generosity of their friends! In addition, all donations are also matched by City of Irvine. It is only with your support that we can reach our $20,000 goal!
Give today and double your impact!
PTA Website: CLICK HERE
PTA Pledge Drive: Our pledge drive is up and running; families are welcome to donate any amount to help fund the activities and programs that the PTA supports the school community with. For your convenience, we have put together some pledge bundles that include a Cyclone tee (for spirit days), a PTA membership, Cyclone stickers, a yearbook (with shipping) and a Cyclone hoodie! Simply visit our website www.cypressvillagepta.org to put in your pledge and information. We will celebrate as a school community if we hit our collective goal of $40,000! Let’s work together to make this happen!
RACE TO 100% PTA Membership: Which first six classes (3 from TK - 3rd and 3 from 4th-6th respectively) want to win a Pizza Party, Donut Party or Popsicle party? 100% Membership means # of students + teacher + aide = # of memberships to that class. Will it be your class that wins? Let’s go! *Memberships included with the bundles count as well! It’s a sweet deal!
YOGURTLAND TUESDAYS: Yogurtland is back every Tuesday at 2:15 and 2:37pm Dismissal. Their NEW location starting September 14, will be in the back courtyard on the blacktop. Come cool down with some yummy flavors!
REFLECTIONS: Calling on all our creative Cyclones — submit your Reflections entries on or before October 22 at the front office. How will you change the world? Show is in your art, photography, dance, music and writing! We would LOVE to see them all!
EARN AND LEARN! Shopping, dining or spending some time at the MarketPlace? SAVE THOSE RECEIPTS! Upload them to www.shopandlog.com/TMP. Remember to put it as the school Cypress Village Elementary! Your receipts earn the school cash! It’s that easy!
October 20: Spirit Night at CPK
Cyclone Dads: Attention all dads! We will be having our first Cyclone’s Dad’s Club meeting on October 5th at 8:00am in our Courtyard (front of school). A light breakfast will be provided. For more information on our Cyclone Dad’s Club and to RSVP, please read a letter from our Assistant Principal by CLICKING HERE