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Tuesday evening is Back to School Night for Jr. High. Please join us at 5:30 pm in the MPR for a school-wide presentation followed by classroom presentations. You will follow your student's schedule the rest of the evening to hear teacher presentations each period. Your student should have provided you with a letter that had a space for them to write their schedule, with a map on the back. Each period is different, so it is critical that you follow the schedule when visiting classes. Barney's Ice Cream will be in the parking lot so you can enjoy a sweet treat before you leave. Representatives from our PTO, the City of Chino, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and other community organizations will be in the quad from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Tuesday evening is also Literacy Night for parents of primary students in the Library. Our teachers have planned a wonderful event to provide you with strategies to help your child be a better reader. You will discover easy reading strategies you can use at home, learn how to build your child's confidence and comprehension, and explore fun ways to make reading a daily habit. There will also be time to ask questions and connect with other families. The event starts at 5:30 pm in the Legacy Academy Library.

If students ride a bike or scooter, they need to be wearing a helmet. E-bikes should have pedals; anything without a pedal is considered a motorcycle and is not allowed on campus. Information regarding bike safety can be found below. We ask that students and parents refrain from riding bikes and scooters on campus, which includes the sidewalks within the parking lots.

Sincerely,

Adrienne Chase

Principal

Leave a Legacy, Make your Mark

All important dates for the school year have been added to the website calendar, and the year-round calendar is available on the website or using the button below.

Tuesday, 8/25: Jr. High Back to School Night @ 5:30 pm in the MPR (schedule provided)

Tuesday, 8/25: Elementary Literacy Night @ 5:30 pm in the Library

Wednesday, 8/26: ELAC Parent Meeting @ 8:15 am

Thursday, 8/27: PTO Baskin Robbins Scoop Night Fundraiser

Friday, 8/28: PTO Baskin Robbins Scoop Night Fundraiser

8/31-9/11: Track A & D APEX Fundraiser

Friday, 9/4: Track B Minimum Day (tracking off)

Monday, 9/7: No School - Labor Day

Tuesday, 9/8: Track C Returns

Thursday, 9/10: Track A & D APEX Fun Run

Tuesday, 9/15: PTO Meeting @ 6:00 pm

9/21 to 9/24: Tracks C & D Conference Week (minimum day for C & D)

Monday, 9/21: Family Game Night

Thursday, 9/24: Track C, D, & Jr. High Makeup Picture Day

Click here for more dates...

*Every Thursday is a Minimum Day*

Legacy Academy provides students with access to Chromebooks in all of our classrooms. Students should only use electronic devices under the direct supervision of the teacher, so there is no need for students to bring their own devices from home. This includes cell phones, smart watches, iPads, tablets, cameras, etc. It is recommended that all electronics be left at home and not brought to school. If a student brings electronics to school, the following guidelines must be adhered to:

• Cell phones, smart watches, and electronic devices must be turned off and placed inside their backpack once students arrive on campus. The devices must stay inside the backpack and are not able to be accessed while the student is on campus.
• Electronic devices include cell phones, smart watches, cameras, iPods/MP3 players, video game players, readers/tablets/iPads, wireless headphones (Air Pods, Beats, etc.).
• Cell phones may be used once outside the gates at school dismissal as a means to communicate with parents.
• At no time should someone be taking pictures or recording video while on campus or while under the supervision of school staff (to and from school, and school events).

Please note that the school is not responsible for the loss of personal electronic property and is unable to investigate the loss of personal electronic property.

Prohibition of Electronic Listening or Recording Devices in Classrooms: No electronic listening or recording device may be used in a classroom without the teacher and/or principal’s permission. The District’s policy regarding personal electronic devices extends to all AI-enabled wearables and smart glasses (e.g., Meta Ray-Bans). Due to the potential for these devices to discreetly record audio or video, connect to cellular phones, and access the internet, they are prohibited on all school campuses. This policy applies regardless of whether the devices contain prescription lenses. Students who need corrective eyewear should use standard, non-electronic eyewear while on school premises. (BP/AR 5131, EC 51512)

Students may bring a small snack for recess, water bottle, and lunch to school. Only water is permitted in the classroom. Breakfast can be eaten on campus if students are getting the provided breakfast from the cafeteria. Outside breakfast (i.e., Starbucks food or drinks) should not be brought on campus and will not be permitted into the classroom.

Students may bring a lunch to school if they do not want a lunch from the cafeteria. Do not send glass containers or sharp utensils (knife) as they are unsafe and can cause an injury. Sodas, sugary candy, and full-sized bags of chips are not appropriate for school lunch.

Lunches may only be dropped off before 11 AM for individual students. Please be sure your child has a lunch or knows to get lunch from the cafeteria when he/she leaves home in the morning. Clearly labeled late lunches will not be delivered to the classrooms but will be put into the “late lunchbox” cart in the office. Students are responsible for checking with the office staff or playground supervisors to see if their late lunches have been brought in. 

At Legacy Academy, we implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) to promote a safe and supportive learning environment. Our guiding principle is simple: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe! Throughout our campus, posters display clear examples of behavior expectations in different areas of the school, and staff are always excited and willing to help our students master our expectations.

According to the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.

🦉 26-27 PTO Board:

President: Amanda Young

Vice President: Harleyann Kontorovsky

Treasurer: Anna Ellakkany

Secretary: Heather Acevez

VP of Fundraising: Lara Javadin

VP of Events: Alexis Stafford

VP of Programs: position available

Social Media/ Communications: Arielle Richey-Jones 

Yearbook: Cindy Martinez

Auditor/ Parliamentarian: Portialyn Buzzanga

Room Parent Coordinators: Ms. Sonders and Ms. Sawyer

We are still looking for a VP of Programs. Reach out to PTO if you are interested.

The Legacy Parliament PTO website is a great place to go for information.

https://legacy-parliament-pto.square.site/

You can contact PTO via email at legacyparliamentpto@gmail.com

Make sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook using the handle @legacyparliamentpto.

The Legacy Academy Spirit Wear Store has items available for purchase online and will ship directly to your home. All purchases support our OWLS through the Legacy Parliament PTO. www.threadleyapparel.com/Legacy_Owls

Congratulations to the following class for winning our Month 2 Attendance Challenge Donut Party!

Mrs. Malixi's 3rd Grade Class (98.79%).

These classes were above 95% and should be very proud!

Mrs. Zoetemelk – Kindergarten

Mrs. Sanchez – 1st Grade

Ms. Ranslem – 2nd Grade

Mrs. Arrey – 3rd Grade

Mrs. Picco – 4th Grade

Ms. Quezada – 6th Grade

Mrs. Schneider – Kindergarten

Ms. Silveira – 1st Grade

Ms. Sawyer – 2nd Grade

Ms. Dizon – 3rd Grade

Mr. Choi – 4th Grade

Mr. Medina – 6th Grade

Mrs. Ashworth – Kindergarten

Mrs. Gegen – 1st Grade

Ms. Zonni – 2nd Grade

Mrs. Malixi – 3rd Grade

Ms. Waite – 3rd Grade

Ms. An – 4th Grade

Ms. Avila – 4th Grade

Mrs. Shumaker – 5th Grade

Mrs. Hinojo – 6th Grade

Mr. Kang – 1st Period Art

Ms. Kim – 1st Period Math

Ms. Melendez – 1st Period Study Skills

Mr. Moran – 1st Period Social Studies

Mr. Arrey (Sanders) – 1st Period PE

A drawing was held for the 465 students with perfect attendance from 7/27 to 8/21. A lucky student from each grade level won an In-N-Out gift card!

Parents/guardians shall call the school office between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, submit the absence through the Parent Portal, or send an email/hand-written note to the office, upon returning to school (BP/AR 5112.1). You have three days to clear your child’s absence. Please contact the school office in advance of any long-term (3 or more days) unavoidable absence to arrange a schedule of the work to be completed by the student. This must be done at least one week in advance.

How to report an absence:

• Message Heather Trinidad on Parent Square to report a student's absence. https://www.parentsquare.com/schools/31937/feeds
• Email heather_trinidad@chino.k12.ca.us 
• Call (909) 364-2319 and speak with Heather Trinidad

Absence Verification (AR 5113, EC 46012, 5 CCR 306)

CVUSD requests that parents/guardians clear their student’s absence daily. Parents/guardians have 5 school days to clear absences with the school's attendance clerk. If not cleared within five school days, the absence becomes unverified and cannot be changed.

The SARB Process as Established by LAW

A letter will be sent to the parent at the following intervals for unexcused or truancy absences:

• Third (3) - Unexcused absences: Classified as a Truant (reported to attendance administrator) 1st Letter sent to home.
• Sixth (6) - Unexcused absences: Second Truancy (again reported to attendance administrator) 2nd Letter and School Attendance Review Team (SART) meeting or meeting with administrator.
• Ninth (9) - Unexcused absences: Third Truancy (classified as a habitual truant and subject to summons to appear at a School Attendance Review Board (SARB).

Note: Ten (10) excused absences are considered to be excessive. Education Code Sec. 48260 - Any pupil subject to full-time education or to compulsory education who is absent from school without a valid excuse more than (3) days or tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse or three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, is a truant and shall be reported to the attendance administrator or superintendent of the school district. A note from the doctor will be requested after 10 absences.

When a parent takes their child out of school early, for reasons not acceptable as excused, for longer than a 30 minute period, more than three times during the year, that child becomes a truant. If your child is absent due to a doctor/dentist appointment, please provide a note from the doctor to excuse the tardy, early release, or absence.

We are looking to fill 5 vacant parent/community member positions and 4 staff member positions on School Site Council. Each position intended to serve a two year term. Nominations close on September 3, 2026. All parents of English Learners can be on our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). Please nominate yourself so we have a roster of those who will attend.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesXU7lkm-yCYKqA5xqm4jdUvciBptH5HqPrp-QopQJc9iNTQ/viewform?usp=header

2026-2027 School Site Coucil Meeting Dates (all meetings are at 3:00 pm)

December 1st
February 2nd
March 23rd
May 4th

2026-2027 ELAC Meeting Dates (all meetings are at 8:15 am)

August 26th

October 28th

January 27th

February 24th

April 28th

Visitor Aware is designed to enhance security while streamlining operations for CVUSD school sites. This provides an additional layer of security for our students by validating the identities of anyone entering the premises, determining if they are a potential threat, and keeping accurate records of all school visits. Visitors must provide a physical photo ID at check-in. Those who elect not to provide current ID will not be permitted on campus. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Vision: Legacy Academy guarantees every child a rigorous curriculum filled with Optimism, Wonder, Leadership, and Success.

Mission: Through a literacy-based STEAM instructional approach, our community works together to create a safe and secure learning environment that prepares all students to leave a legacy and make their mark.

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Email: adrienne_chase@chino.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.legacyacademy.chino.k12.ca.us/
Location: 16450 East Preserve Loop, Chino, CA 91708
Phone: (909) 364-2319