Parking Lot Procedures
The parking lot is reserved only for staff and those with Accessible Parking permits.
The lane along the campus (in the parking lot) is reserved for buses and/or childcare vans and is not for drop-off or pick-up.
School starts promptly at 8:05 AM. At the 8:00 warning ball, students should be lined up outside of their classrooms, ready to enter. All students should be in their classrooms, ready to learn at 8:05 AM.
Students may be dropped off between 7:45-8:00 AM. Please do NOT drop off your child before 7:45 AM, as there will not be adult supervision provided.
Breakfast will be served at 7:45-8:00 AM.
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TK & K Families:
Please park and walk your child to campus.
1st-6th Grade Families:
You have the option to park and walk (recommended) or use the drive-through lane. 3rd-6th graders may also be dropped off at Chaparral Park and enter through the north side of campus.
Arrival
School starts promptly at 8:05 AM. At the 8:00 warning ball, students should be lined up outside of their classrooms, ready to enter. All students should be in their classrooms, ready to learn at 8:05 AM.
Students may be dropped off between 7:45-8:00 AM. Please do NOT drop off your child before 7:45 AM, as there will not be adult supervision provided.
Breakfast will be served at 7:45-8:00 AM.
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TK & K Families:
Please park and walk your child to campus.
1st-6th Grade Families:
You have the option to park and walk (recommended) or use the drive-through lane. 3rd-6th graders may also be dropped off at Chaparral Park and enter through the north side of campus.
Dismissal
TK and K Families:
Please park and walk to the designated pick-up areas. Staff will be there to dismiss your child to you. Do not park inside the staff parking lot.
1st-6th Grade:
If you choose to park and walk, there are two areas where parents and caregivers can wait and meet their children. Please do not enter campus while waiting for your child.
If you choose to use the drive-through lane, please follow the safety guidelines above. Students will be waiting in the grassy area at the front of the school only. For the safety of all students and pedestrians, we ask that students enter their cars only along the designed drive-through lane on the campus side of Chaparral Drive. For their safety, students will not be permitted to cross the street on Chaparral Drive to meet their parent or caregiver unless the appropriate crosswalks are used. For their safety, students will not be allowed to get into a car that's stopped next to the drive-through lane (i.e. double parked).
3rd-6th grade students may choose to walk through the turf to be picked up along Chaparral Park. Students who choose to do so should head directly to the turf.
Park and Walk
Parking is available along Mills Avenue and along any of the residential streets.
We ask that you do NOT park in the staff parking lot or along the campus side of Chaparral Drive.
If parking in any of the residential streets, use all sidewalks and crosswalks and be mindful of our neighbors. Please be courteous and do not block their driveways, even partially.
We ask that you do not make a U-turn on Chaparral Drive in order to keep the traffic flowing smoothly.
Drive-Through Lane
Chaparral Drive, on the campus side, is a drive-through lane. We ask that all drivers follow these safety guidelines:
Once you enter the drive-through lane, you must stay in the lane until the exit. Please do not cut in or out of the lane unless directed to do so by a staff member.
Pull up to the very front of the drive-through lane, as space permits. Staff will move the traffic as quickly as possible.
Drive slowly and carefully, watching for all pedestrians.
Load and unload your car as quickly as possible. Use the passenger's side of the vehicle to pick up and drop off. This helps to keep children safe and to keep the traffic moving.
Drivers should not get out of their car while in the drive-through lane.
Please avoid making U-turns on Chaparral Drive.
When finished dropping off or picking up your child, please continue to drive forward and follow the road onto Longwood Avenue. Turning left onto Rockford Drive will lead drivers back to Mills Avenue.
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FAQs
When will the class lists be posted?
Class assignments will be posted on Parent Connect on Friday, August 23 at 5:00 PM. All assignments are final. Our staff have put in thoughtful effort to ensure the best placement for each child. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of educators at Chaparral who are fully committed to the success and development of the whole child. We kindly ask for your confidence in our placement decisions.
If you do not know your Parent Connect login information or have difficulty logging in, please call the main office for assistance at 909-398-0305.
What is the school's bell schedule?
The school's bell schedule is posted on our website and in this newsletter (see above).
How early can I drop off my child in the morning?
Supervision will be provided in the morning starting at 7:45 AM. Please do NOT drop off your child before then, as there will be no adult supervision.
At what time can my child have breakfast at school?
Breakfast will be served 7:45-8:00 AM. At the 8:00 AM warning bell, students should walk to their classrooms. At the final bell at 8:05 AM, students should be in class, ready to learn.
Is there a supply wish list?
Yes, you can view the supply wish lists in this newsletter (see above).
Will my child receive an iPad?
All students will be assigned an iPad. A Device Check-Out Form must be completed for each device.
Will I be responsible for the iPad if any damages occur while in my possession?
If an iPad is returned broken or no longer functioning, you will be responsible for the cost of a replacement device. Families are required to fill out a Device Check-Out Form accepting financial responsibility for any lost or stolen CUSD property. An insurance policy covering any possible damage will be available to you if you choose to purchase it.
Prompt and regular attendance is a key component to your child’s success in school. Students need to attend school to achieve in school. When students are not in school, they fall behind. Chronic absenteeism impacts all students—no matter their age. Students that miss just two days a month for any reason are more likely to not read at grade level, and more likely to not graduate.
When excessive absences (excused and unexcused) or tardies occur, the school district’s automated system notifies parents with a letter expressing concern. The school site makes every effort to work with families to solve attendance problems. However, if poor attendance continues, the matter may be referred to the School Attendance and Review Board of Los Angeles County (SARB).
Parents can help promote good attendance by scheduling home activities, appointments, trips, and family vacations outside of regular school days and times.
When your child is absent
As soon as you know your child will be absent from school, please call the office to speak to the office directly, call the Attendance Hotline, or email the Attendance Clerk. You can call this number or email any time; it is available 24 hours.
Attendance Hotline: (909) 398-0304
Attendance Email: vranger@cusd.claremont.edu
If you do not call, please expect a call from the office that day. As you can imagine, this is a time-consuming job, so your help in calling the office is greatly appreciated.
Contracts - Independent Study
If it becomes necessary for your child to be absent from school for three or more days in a row, please let your child’s teacher know at least five days in advance, if possible. Classroom work will be sent with your child and he/she is expected to complete this work during the contract dates. When the work is completed, it must be returned to the school immediately. The funding credit collected from the state is based on the percentage of the work completed by the student.
Welcome back roadrunners! Chaparral PFA helps support the students and staff at Chaparral! Please read below to find our website, information on connecting with and following us, volunteering, and staying informed on weekly events!
Website - The PFA has its own website where you can view our events calendar, donate to fundraisers, buy Roadrunner apparel, and so much more!
Go to chaparralpfa.mycheddarup.com to learn more.
BAND App - The PFA uses an app called BAND to share class, school, and PFA messages with parents and caregivers. Join the app to stay up to date on all the important and fun information this year. Go to the PFA website under BAND app to join.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new families and friends, boost your spirits, and help support the students and staff at Chaparral. Please view all the PFA volunteer positions available this year on the PFA website under Chaparral Volunteer Opportunities.
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WEEKLY PFA UPDATES:
1. Purchase your official Chaparral Yard Sign! Show your neighborhood your school spirit by purchasing your official Chaparral yard sign through our website. Sign sales will run through the end of September and you will be able to pick up your sign from PFA at the beginning of October.
2. Parent coffee and pastries social on the first day of school- after you’ve said goodbye to your kids, come join us for free coffee and pastries at 8:15am in the front of the school near the upper grade playground. Socialize with fellow community members and get a chance to sign up for volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
3. Sign up to be a crosswalk or valet volunteers- We need your help! Crosswalk volunteers are our MOST IMPORTANT volunteer position on campus. We NEED these volunteers to help our students arrive on campus safely! Volunteers needed to assist students across the Chaparral Drive crosswalk (directly in front of the main entrance), across the parking lot crosswalk, and out of their car safely in the morning drop-off line. Time commitment is 7:40am- 8:05am, one day per week (you can sign up for multiple days). Set days of the week preferred but you can volunteer to be a backup. 10 volunteers needed per week.
4. PFA meetings- Mark your calendars! Our PFA meetings with be on a new day of the week, at a new time! Our first meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 4th at 6:00pm. Our meetings will be held online through Google Meet.
5. SOS fundraiser- The Show of Support fundraiser is underway! This year’s Show of Support fundraiser will go towards funding our intervention teacher at Chaparral. Having one additional intervention teacher one campus will help to ensure students receive the individualized attention they need to succeed and will make our educational programs more inclusive and effective. Please donate today and help us reach our goal of $4500 by September 30th. Donations can be made online on our PFA website or with cash or a check made payable to Chaparral PFA.
Visit the PFA website to get all of the information about Chaparral's PFA as well as grab some Roadrunner gear! Don't forget that every Friday is Spirit Day!
Go Roadrunners!
