Monday, 12/6/2021
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday, 12/7/2021
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Upper Grade Music
Upper Grade PE
Yogurtland Tuesdays (back of school at dismissal)
ACE- Little Orators: 2:25-3:25pm
ACE- MUN 4 Kids: 2:50-3:50pm
Wednesday, 12/8/2021
Minimum Day
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Primary PE
Primary Music
ACE- Let’s Play Chess: 1:30-2:30pm
Thursday, 12/9/2021
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Upper Grade Music
TK PE
Friday, 12/10/2021
Front Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Primary Music
ACE- Chemistry Lab: 2:25-3:25pm
ACE- Cooking Through the Seasons: 2:50-3:50pm
Updated School Calendar
Please CLICK HERE for the updated school calendar.
Bike Safety Flyer
CLICK HERE for flyer. IPD Traffic Bureau will be hosting an informational bicycle safety class on Saturday, December 11th from 8:00 am - 10:00 am at Woodbridge High School. Space is limited, please RSVP to nsmith@cityofirvine.org We highly encourage our families to attend.
Locking Bikes and Scooters in the Bike Rack
We have noticed that very few bikes and scooters are locked in our bike rack. After school there are usually a few bikes and scooters that are left behind and then go missing. Please lock bikes and scooters. If your bike or scooter is stolen, you may contact IPD and file a report.
Run for a Claus
Looking to make some fun memories with family and friends? This is definitely a memorable event! You can run the in-person event on December 11th at the University of California/Irvine(UCI) or run the virtual edition anywhere you want during the month of December! It’s not just in the OC, it’s NATIONWIDE! Get your friends to register with you. The more the merrier! CLICK HERE to register.
Shop See's, Support Our School
We're thrilled to announce that See's Candies has become our latest community partner! From November 1 - December 15, shop the Cypress Village PTA See's Storefront and a percentage of your purchases will be donated back to the school. To get started, click HERE.
Holiday Toy Drive
The Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive is the largest toy drive in the nation, taking place during the holiday season each year. Orange County Fire Authority, along with our partners at KWAVE, collect new and unwrapped toys, games, and sports gear that are distributed to almost 100 non-profit organizations in Orange County supporting children and teens in need. Almost 10 million toys have been donated since the Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive was first launched nearly thirty years ago! CLICK HERE for more information.
Fire Safety- Did you know that holiday decorations are responsible for more than $11 million in home fire damages each year? Please refer to the tips contained in our safety flyers to ensure your holiday celebrations are fire safe and injury free. Please find the Orange County Fire Authority safety flyers Holiday Fire Safety, Holiday Cooking Safety, Electrical Fire Safety, and Home Heating.
Family Resources - As every family needs help from time to time, here is a list of resources available in our community.
- Free/Reduced School Lunch is available for income-eligible families: You can apply here confidentially. About one in five IUSD families receive this service. While meals are free for everyone this year, applying annually provides other benefits to families (certain assessments are complimentary) and additional funding for the district.
- Childcare is available through Rainbow Rising and Kids Club. Rainbow Rising is located on campus in the three buildings adjacent to our kindergarten playground. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. They can be reached by calling (949) 333-1488. Kids Club is located at the Cypress Village Community Center. If you would like additional information, including fees, please call 949-724-6190. To receive information regarding other Irvine childcare facilities, you may call the City of Irvine Child Care Coordination Office at 949-724-6632.
- School Supplies may be provided if your child needs school supplies for work at home. Please contact our office. Additionally, there are few instances when public schools can charge a fee. Should a school expense(s) arise that is a challenge, please contact your child’s teacher.
- The Assistance League of Irvine & Operation School Bell also provides school clothes, supplies, and household needs to families in need.
- Mental Health Services available to families and students are listed below. For additional needs, assistance, or support, please contact our Elementary Resource Counselor, Mrs. Abri at sorayaabri@iusd.org.
- IUSD's Family Resource Center encompasses several free programs to support mental health both in and out of school including counseling, parenting education classes, and resource linkage.
- Care Solace is a no-cost program that helps connect families to mental health professionals by identifying qualified providers, connecting with the providers on behalf of families, helping schedule appointments, etc. Our Elementary Resource Counselor, Rebecca Chung, can help facilitate the referral process.
- Family Health Children’s Clinic provides medical services (physical exams, dental, immunizations, etc.) at no cost to eligible Medi-Cal and uninsured children.
- Families Forward provides transitional housing, grocery assistance, counseling, and more to those in need.
- Orange County One-Stop Center provides job-seeking assistance.
- 2-1-1 Orange County Toll-free number to connect families to local resources in Orange County- available 24/7 by phone or online.
- The Center for Humane Technology provides digital well-being guidelines for families to help parents navigate the safe usage of technology at home and in school.
Irvine Unified Live CHOC Mental Health Presentation on Supporting Youth through Stress, Trauma, and Resilience
A CHOC Child and Adolescent Mental Health expert will teach families about the signs and symptoms of stress and trauma:
- Learn about stress, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Learn how stressors and stressful experiences can impact your growing child
- Learn skills to help support your children (and yourselves) in times of stress
- Q&A opportunity at the end of the presentation
When: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:00pm
Planning to attend?
Click here to let us know!
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 961 3371 7321
Passcode is not necessary.
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!
IPSF: Ignite Potential
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR YOUR CHILD
All students deserve to have access to educational opportunities that help them discover how they will make their mark on the world. At Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), we believe in nurturing the spark of curiosity within each child to grow and discover their unique gifts, talents, and passions.
Donations to IPSF from parents like you make a difference by creating the educational opportunities our children need now more than ever. www.ipsf.net/eef2021
FUN & SAVINGS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Check out our Fall 2021 Flyer Booklet for savings from our partners including Crean Lutheran High School, ModernBrain, SoCal Elite Sports Inc., and much more!
https://ipsf.net/flyer-booklet/#flyer-booklet
PTA Website: CLICK HERE
PLEDGE DRIVE
We have opted to extend our Pledge Drive in the hopes that we will be able to grant our students the Extreme Science Virtual Assembly Prize! We are at 65% to our target of $40,000! And we definitely need your help. To pledge visit www.cypressvillagepta.org and login and visit the pledge and membership store.
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!
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