Parents of Hankey 6^th graders, you will be receiving the 2021-22 Letter to Incoming 7^th Grade Parents in the mail this week.  This letter provides specific information regarding required immunizations for entry into 7^th Grade in the State of California. Please call the Office if you have any questions (949 234-5315).

Until the end of the school year, Hankey will be raising money for PTSA program and events by sending flamingos to family and friends!  For a small donation, you can surprise everyone by sending them a flock of flamingos that will decorate their front yard. Celebrate life events or just spread the flamingo joy in a fun, Covid friendly way. Under the cover of darkness the flock will arrive and stay for 2-3 days until they migrate to the next yard.

Visit www.carlhankeyptsa.org/flocking for more info and to place your order. Once the online order and payment is received by Hankey, a flock will appear in the recipient’s yard along with a letter explaining their arrival.  You can choose to let the person know it was you who flocked them or keep it anonymous.  If you have any further questions please contact our flamingo wranglers at carlhankeyptsa@gmail.com.

So… who will you flock this weekend?

Just a reminder that during the month of March, Hankey’s PTSA is hosting a grocery gift card drive to help families struggling in our school community. Thank you to all the families who have already generously donated gift cards!  If you would like to help, please consider purchasing a grocery store gift card (Albertsons, Pavilions, Trader Joes, etc) and dropping it off at school. It is helpful if each gift card has the dollar amount written on the card. There will be a collection box on the table by the front office and students can drop off the cards before or after school. Collections have begun and will continue until Wednesday, March 31st. The gift cards will be distributed by Mrs. Aguilera and Mr. Smith to Carl Hankey families in need. 

Meals will continue to be available on Mondays at the following locations:

• Food & Nutrition Office (32972 Calle Perfecto, SJC) 8:30-9:00, 3:00-4:00
• Cordova Park (Mission Viejo) 10:00-10:30
• Hidden Hills Park (Laguna Niguel) 10:00-10:30
• Stonefield Park (San Juan Capistrano) 10:00-10:30
• The Village of San Juan (San Juan Capistrano) 10:00-10:30
• PILOT SITE: Aliso Niguel High School (Aliso Viejo) 10:00-10:30

During the month of March the PTSA is hosting a grocery gift card drive to help families struggling in our school community. Please consider purchasing a grocery store gift card (Albertsons, Pavilions, Trader Joes, etc.) and dropping it off at school. It is helpful if each gift card has the dollar amount written on the card. There will be a collection box on the table by the front office and students can drop off the cards before or after school. Collections will start Monday, March 1st and continue until Wednesday, March 31st. The gift cards will be distributed by Mrs. Aguilera and Mr. Smith to Carl Hankey families in need. 

To recognize the School Breakfast Program and millions of children it serves daily, CUSD schools celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 8-12. The theme, “Score Big with School Breakfast,” celebrates the importance of breakfast and encourages schools to increase students’ access to school breakfast. Students that pick up breakfast (Middle Schoolers- during their Break, elementary when they get their lunches) during March 8-12 have the opportunity to receive a winning golden ticket for a pair of Beats wireless headphones! There will be a total of 16 golden tickets randomly distributed throughout the district at elementary, middle and high schools as well as at our weekly meal distribution sites for 100% online students.

Please contact Tonia Osborne at tonia0727@gmail.com to be sent the Zoom link.

Hope to “see” you there!

Register your student(s) for a Session 5 virtual after-school class that starts next week!

There are a variety of classes that will complement your student(s) school curriculum: art, chess coding, drama (NEW!) legos, magic, music, origami, robotics, science, self-publishing, Spanish, video production and writing

Session 5 [Feb 22^nd – Apr 1^st] Class times vary starting from 2:30PM!

Register Today at www.saddleback.edu/ce | For questions email sccomed@saddleback.edu

Be a balanced and caring learner! Be a risk taker too, and try something new!

Monday, March 1:  Cat in the Hat    Wear a hat and say “Hello” to someone new at school.

Tuesday, March 2:  My Many Colored Days  Wear something bright!

Wednesday, March 3:  Wacky Wednesday  Wear something backwards and wacky!

Thursday, March 4:  Fox in Socks  Wear crazy socks!

Friday, March 5:  Green Eggs and Ham  Wear green!

We are pleased to announce that we will be opening enrollment for Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, February 22, 2021 for returning families and on Monday, March 1, 2021 for new families! This letter outlines important information and steps to begin the enrollment process. 

Information to consider:

• Returning families will get first priority for enrollment from Monday, February 22, 2021 through Friday February 26, 2021.
• New families will be allowed to begin the enrollment process starting Monday, March 1, 2021
• We will be offering an online option for preschool for the 2021-2022 school year; please note that times are still TBD and will depend on enrollment numbers 
• The following sites will offer fee-based Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year:

Bathgate      Bergeson (Mandarin Immersion)Canyon VistaChaparralRH Dana (Spanish Immersion)Don Juan Avila (half-day and full-day)Esencia (full-day)

George White Ladera Ranch Las FloresLoboSan Juan (Spanish Immersion) Viejo (Spanish Immersion) Online option

Steps to begin the enrollment process for RETURNING FAMILIES:

1. Visit our preschool website (LINK) and submit a “Pre-Registration Preschool Form for the ’21-22 School Year.”
2. Complete and return updated Financial Agreement, updated ASQ, registration fee, and 10th installment payment (link to forms provided).
   1. These items can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 8:00am-12:00pm, or by appointment. 
3. Once a student is placed into a preschool classroom and enrollment is confirmed, a welcome letter will be sent to the family.

Steps to begin the enrollment process for NEW FAMILIES:

1. Visit our preschool website (LINK) and submit a “Pre-Registration Preschool Form for the ’21-22 School Year.”
2. Come to the ECP office to drop off a check for the registration fee and to pick up an application packet to complete.
   1. Our office will be open to “drop-in” from 8:00am-12:00pm daily, or by appointment. 
3. Due to Covid-safe practices and precautionary measures, you will have the following options for returning the application packet:
   • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by appointment only
   • Drop-in/walk-in service available from 8:00am-12:00pm on Thursday March 11, Tuesday March 16, Thursday March 18, and Thursday March 25, 2021. Please note that due to the expected number of families, these drop-in times will take place in the District Board room and not in the ECP office (District Board Room located directly across the hall from the ECP office). 
4. 10th installment must be paid upon return of the application process.
5. Once a student is placed into a preschool classroom and enrollment is confirmed, a welcome letter will be sent to the family. 

We appreciate your continued support of the Capistrano Unified School District Early Childhood preschool programs! For more information, please visit our Early Childhood website at https://childed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/ or feel free to contact our Early Childhood Program office at (949) 234-5341.