Mrs. Wong's Weekly Update- Week 2

Posted Date: 08/17/26 (07:27 PM)

Mrs. Wong's Weekly Update

August 17, 2026

Dear Red Hawk Families

We have had a very successful first week of the 2026-2027 school year! Our teachers and staff worked hard to prepare the classrooms and campus to welcome your children and ensure a positive start to the year. We hope your students enjoyed their first week as much as we did.

Our theme for this school year is "SEAS the Opportunities to Learn." We encourage our students to seek opportunities to collaborate with others, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and engage in meaningful self-reflection. We look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and success for all of our students.

We are excited to welcome back Mrs. Allaf as our Assistant Principal this year. We are also pleased to introduce several new members of our Red Hawk team. Please join us in welcoming:

Ms. Debby Hoang – Occupational Therapist
Mr. Alejandro Saucedo – Music Teacher
Ms. Guo – Mandarin Teacher
Ms. Li - Mandarin Kinder Teacher

We are grateful to have these talented educators and staff members join our school community and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our students.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will make this an outstanding school year for all of our Red Hawks!

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

We would like to recognize and celebrate our students' positive behavior through our PBIS Reward Program. Students earn PBIS reward points, which they can redeem for prizes through our Red Hawk Online Store.

If you would like to support this program, we welcome donations of small toys, trinkets, or individually wrapped candy. Please drop off donations at the school office and label them "PBIS."

Your generosity helps us encourage and reward our students' positive choices. We greatly appreciate any contributions and know our students will be excited to receive these rewards! Thank you for your support of our Red Hawks!

Upcoming Events

Second Step Program Preview

We invite Red Hawk families to attend a Second Step Program Preview on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 2:45pm - Maker Space. If you have chosen to opt your student out of the program, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the curriculum and its content.

Current GATE Students

We invite parents of current GATE students to attend a GATE Program Review Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the MPR. We will review the program, discuss expectations, and answer any questions families may have. We look forward to seeing you there.

Volunteer Meeting

We are hosting a Volunteer Information Meeting on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. via Zoom to review volunteer procedures and expectations. We invite all interested parents and family members to join us to learn how you can get involved and support our Little Red Hawks.

Zoom Link: https://chino-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84354297244?pwd=UkKNcA2vDBEYifXR4Le589lMWLuMaL.1

Important Reminders

Morning Supervision

Students may arrive starting at 7:40 a.m. when the gates open. Playground supervisors are available at that time to monitor students, and breakfast service also begins at 7:10 a.m.

Red Hawk Parent Handbook

The Red Hawk Parent Handbook is linked below and is also available on our school website under the Parents tab. Please refer to it when you have questions.

Parent Handbook

Electronic Devices

Per district policy and the Parent Handbook, all electronic devices, including smartwatches, cell phones, and smart glasses, must be turned off and kept in students' backpacks during the school day.

Music Class

Band on the Run has been scheduled for August 27. This exciting event will give our 5th and 6th grade students an opportunity to experience a live orchestra performance and learn more about participating in our instrumental music program. We hope the performance will inspire students to explore the many benefits of music education and consider joining the program.
Our instrumental music classes will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026. We look forward to another wonderful year of music learning and performance opportunities for our students! 🎵🎻🎺

Join Our Wonderful PTA!

If you haven't joined our PTA yet, there's still time! Don't miss the opportunity to get involved and support our school community.

Our first Dine-Out Fundraiser of the year is coming up in September, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. Join the PTA today and help make a difference for our students while enjoying fun community events throughout the year!

Thank you for your support of our little Red Hawks!

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ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW

Student attendance will remain a focus at Hidden Trails this year. Regular attendance supports academic success and helps students build strong habits for the future.

Please make every effort to schedule absences only when necessary. When students miss school, they miss valuable instruction that can be difficult to make up.

Students at risk of chronic absenteeism may be required to meet with Mrs. Wong or Mrs. Allaf and develop an attendance improvement plan.

We're proud to share that we exceeded our district attendance goal last year and let's keep up the great work this school year!Thank you for making attendance a priority.

Project Wisdom

This year, we will focus on one Wise Choice each month. We encourage families to help reinforce these important character traits at home so that we can work together as a team to support our students' growth.

August Wise Choice

Choose integrity. (integrity = wholeness, honesty, uprightness) I choose to be honest with myself and the world around me, to integrate my principles into my daily life. When I choose integrity, I make sound and healthy choices. I feel good about myself, and I stand proud.

Hidden Trails Elementary School

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

(909) 597-0288
Kennis_wongchan@chino.k12.ca.us
Patricia_Allaf@chino.k12.ca.us