Chapman Hills Newsletter
February 2016
Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Kirstin Safa Chapman Hills Elementary Teacher of the Year and Nichole Boyd Chapman Hills Elementary Classified Employee of the year. Mrs. Safa was nominated by her peers for being an energetic and a true life-long learner. Ms. Boyd was nominated by her peers for being someone who is always willing to help whether that be with students on the playground or in the RSP room.
Classroom Happenings
First Grade
This month the first graders began a science unit on weather. They kicked it off by flying kites which directly tied into our literature story called The Kite. They recently did some learning about the sun and shadows (thanks Groundhog Day) and soon we will move into learning about clouds.
Fourth Grade
The fourth grade class created a technology enhanced Mission's Project this year by utilizing the Aurasma application on the school's IPads. The students researched a Mission and created a verbal presentation with their Mission research. In collaborative pairs, the students filmed each other's presentations. Finally with a drawing of their Mission, they created a visual "trigger" point in which the video would overlay onto their artwork. The artwork is displayed in the classrooms so that the students can learn about the other Missions from their own peers. The project was well-received by the students, who eagerly "zap" other images to learn about those missions.
No school February 12th and 15th
Kids Run The OC (KROC)
4th-6th Grade Cyber Bullying Night
READING COUNTS
Parking Lot
Reminder that we share the roads with local neighbors; please be respectful and don't block driveways during pick up and drop off times.
Safety is the most important component and our number one goal in the parking lot. Please continue to support the safety of all students.
Upcoming Meetings
February 11-6th Grade Families Santiago Informational Meeting 6:00-6:30
ELAC Meetings (English Language Advisory Committee)
February 18th @ 2:30pm
School Site Council
February 23rd @ 2:30pm
February 12 and 15- No School Presidents Holiday
Chapman Hills Elementary
Email: ChapmanHillsPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: http://www.orangeusd.org/chapman_hills/index.asp
Location: 170 N. Aspen Street Orange, CA 92869
Phone: 714-532-8043