Welcome Back to School, Wildcats! We hope you had a safe and fun Spring Break! Students return for a MINIMUM DAY on Monday, April 6. (1st-6th grade dismissal is at 1:00, TK & Kinder dismissal is at 12:45.)
Hello Loma Verde Wildcat Families!
As we enter the final 10 weeks of the school year, we are excited to continue our learning journey together. Your child’s consistent attendance—every day and on time—plays a vital role in maximizing their educational experience.
Please take a moment to review the important dates, parent involvement opportunities, and upcoming special events listed below. We’d also like to remind you that LEAD Club registration for Quarter 4 remains open this week. Be sure to review the information below to enroll your child in before- and after-school clubs.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community and your child’s education. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out—we are always happy to help.
- Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar
- Monday, 4/6 Students Return for 4th Quarter (12:45 TK & Kinder, 1:00 1st-6th dismissal – minimum day)
- Monday, 4/6 Wildcat Student Expectations Assemblies
- Monday, 4/6-Friday, 4/17 4th Grade Swim Lessons at Loma Verde Rec Center Pool
- Tuesday, 4/7 San Ysidro Health Dental Screening
- Wednesday, 4/8 3:00 Loma Verde SSC Meeting @403 (new date!)
- Wednesday, 4/8 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting @ District Office
- Thursday, 4/9 2:45 Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting @403
- Friday, 4/10 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
- Saturday, 4/11 Saturday Scholars #1
- Monday, 4/13-4/17 VAPA Week
- Monday, 4/13 4th Quarter LEAD Clubs begin
- Monday, 4/13 Lome Verde Yard Sale & Pop Up Money Deadline to Reserve your Seller Spot
- Tuesday, 4/14 English as a Second Language Class Begins @ Room 403 (see flyer to sign up)
- Thursday, 4/16 National Librarian Day
- Thursday, 4/16 9:00-10:00 CVESD Parent Workshop: The Developing Brain & Learning Success @District Office at 84 East J Street
- Friday, 4/17 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
- Friday, 4/17 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting @403
- Friday, 4/17 9:45 6th Grade Masonic Awards @MPR
- Saturday, 4/18 Saturday Scholars #2
- Saturday, 4/18 8:00-11:00 Loma Verde PTO Yard Sale & Pop-Up Event
- Monday, 4/20 6:00-7:30 PM 4th Grade AGE Parent Preview Night (TEAMS)
- Tuesday, 4/21 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @District Office at 84 East J Street
- Tuesday, 4/21 6:00-7:30 PM 5th Grade AGE Parent Preview Night (TEAMS)
- Wednesday, 4/22 6th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
- Wednesday, 4/22 Secretary’s Day
- Wednesday, 4/22 6:00-7:30 PM 6th Grade AGE Parent Preview Night (TEAMS)
- Wednesday, 4/22 5:00 CVESD Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @District Office at 84 East J Street
- Friday, 4/24 6th Grade Living History Museum
- Friday, 4/24 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
- Friday, 4/24 5:00-7:30 Loma Verde Movie Night @ Auditorium
- Monday, 4/27-5/1 VAPA Week
- Friday, 5/1 National Principal’s Day
- Friday, 5/1 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday (last one for the year!)
- Friday, 5/1 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting @403
- Saturday, 5/2 Saturday Scholars #3
- Monday, 5/4 National Teacher Appreciation Day
- Monday, 5/4-Friday, 5/8 Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week
- Tuesday, 5/5 3:00 Loma Verde SSC Meeting @403
- Friday, 5/8 PTO Flower Sale
- Saturday, 5/9 Saturday Scholars #4
- Saturday, 5/16 Saturday Scholars #5
- 5/26 – 6/16 Continuing Student Enrollment (Families must re-enroll for the 2026-27 school year by June 16, 2026, to be included in the class roster)
- 2026-27 School Year Calendar
Loma Verde Elementary offers both the Dual Immersion (English & Spanish 50/50) program and English-only classes in Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade. Call 619-420-3940 for more information or click here to register.
Have you changed your address, email address, or phone number since the start of the school year? Please notify the office in case we need to contact you in an emergency.
Sign Up for Saturday Scholars 4th-6th Graders
It’s recruitment time for Saturday Scholars, and we’re excited to welcome 15 motivated students to this inspiring STEM learning experience! (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)
Saturday Scholars meets on the following Saturdays:
4/11, 4/18, 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16
This FREE program offers hands-on opportunities beyond the classroom, including:
- Working alongside military medical professionals
- Building confidence through public speaking
- Participating in grade‑level science research
If your child is curious, creative, or passionate about STEM, this is the perfect program for them. Sign up today at the office! For more information, please see Mr. Hemmingway. Thank you!
4th Quarter LEAD Club Sign-Up Has Started!
Friendly reminder that club registration opened on 3/6/26. We’re excited to welcome students into another round of fun and engaging clubs. Please use the link below to register your student. Clubs begin on 4/13/26. We can’t wait to see everyone participate!
https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com/
3rd Quarter LEAD Club Survey
Please take a moment to complete our LEAD Club Survey. Your feedback helps us understand what’s going well, what we can improve, and what you’d like to see in Quarter 4.
Thank you for your time and continued support. — Ms. Jackie
Loma Verde Variety Show!
The Loam Verde Variety Show will take place at the end of the quarter. If your child is interested in participating as an actor or performing their talent, please email judy.fisher@cvesd.org and pick up a registration form in the office. We are excited to see our talented students show off their amazing skills! Thank you to Ms. Fisher for organizing this special event for our Wildcats.
DO YOU NEED BEFORE-SCHOOL CHILD CARE?
We have open spots available this Spring for our before-school program, Lead Hub! Drop-off is from 6:30–7:15 AM, and students participate in engaging activities until 7:45 AM. To sign up, please use the Loma Verde Elementary link: https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com/. If you need additional information, feel free to email our Program Supervisor, Byanca, at lomaverde@ymcasd.org or call (619) 798‑9622.
For more info. contact Elsie Delgadillo (CS Coordinator) @ (619) 420-3940 xtn:370403 or Room:403
Open Enrollment for New Students Starts February 11
The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) will open enrollment for new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year on February 11, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Eligibility for the next school year includes:
- TK: Children who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2026
- Kindergarten: Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026
For full enrollment details, visit cvesd.org/enrollnow or contact your neighborhood school.
Every Minute Counts!
Did you know that being just 5 minutes late each day can add up to a significant loss of learning time over the course of the school year? Every minute matters—especially in the morning when routines are set and learning begins.
Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of arriving at school on time every day. Building strong habits now sets the tone for a successful day and a successful year!
Here’s what you need to know:
- Line-Up Time: 2nd-6th grade students should be lined up on the blacktop by 7:55 AM. TK-1st grade students should be in the auditorium by 7:55 AM.
- Start Time: Classes begin promptly at 8:00 AM.
- Gate Closure: For the safety and security of our campus, all gates will close at 8:00 AM.
After 8:00 AM, students must enter through the office and will be marked tardy.
Let’s work together to help every student make the most of their learning time. Thank you for your continued support!
Week #29 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.6% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-3/20/26) average attendance: 95.2% (Goal is 98%)
Week #29 Highest Attendance
- 99% – Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
- 98% – Ms. Lloyd – TK
- 97.3% – Ms. Samayoa– 3rd grade
WEEK #29 Most Improved Attendance
- Ms. Murdoch – 6th grade
- Ms. Samayoa – 3rd grade
2026-27 School Year-Round Calendar
Click here for the 2026-2027 school calendar is now available! You can find it posted on both the district and our website. We’ve included all the key dates for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to plan family events around our scheduled school breaks so that students can attend school every day. Remember, we are on a modified year-round calendar, and school will start on July 22, 2026! Click Here for the 2026-27 School Year-Round Calendar.
- Student Start Date: July 22, 2026
- Student End Date: June 4, 2027
Key breaks include:
- Fall Break: September 21– October 5, 2026
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23 – November 27, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 11, 2027
- Spring Break: March 22 – April 2, 2027
LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE
We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The T-shirts are $15 and the sweatshirts cost $33. (Cash only at this time.) Students can wear the spirit t-shirts and sweatshirt any day of the week OR the uniform shirt. Order forms can be picked up in the office or click here. Let’s show our school spirit, Wildcats! Please make sure to write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie.
PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during drop-off and pick-up. To keep everyone safe and things running smoothly:
- Use only the designated drop-off/pick-up zones.
- If you need to leave your car, park in the lot—not the bus loop.
- No dogs on campus during arrival or dismissal.
- Do not park in RESERVED or staff spaces.
- Students must walk bikes on sidewalks.
Morning Drop-Off Times:
- 7:15–7:55 AM for students eating breakfast
- 7:30–8:00 AM for all others
2nd-6th grader students line up on the blacktop and are picked up by teachers at 8:00 AM. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00—students arriving after this time are marked tardy. TK-1st grade students sit in the auditorium at their assigned table. The teacher will pick up the students at 8:00 a.m.
SDC Preschool & Preschool: Follow your teacher’s specific drop-off and pick-up instructions.
Afternoon Pick-Up:
- Students not picked up by 2:45 PM (or 1:15 PM on minimum days) will be taken to the office and must be signed out.
- Parents must sign into the Raptor System to enter the campus to drop off their student beginning 1/2026. Parents must exit by the first bell at 7:55 am.
Let’s all remember to be patient, kind, and considerate—thank you for helping us keep Loma Verde safe and welcoming for everyone!
Gently Used Uniforms Needed
Has your child outgrown their school uniform? The Loma Verde Health Office needs donations of clean uniform clothes to have on hand for children who need to change clothes. If you have any clean children’s uniform shirts, shorts, pants, or skirts that you no longer need, please bring them to the health office. We are also accepting donations of new, packaged underwear for this purpose.
BREAKFAST & SNACKS: FREE breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:55. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home to eat at morning recess. Students may NOT share food at school. All students eat free lunch. Click here to see the breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional information.
LOST AND FOUND
Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school by the office. Remember to use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on jackets, sweaters, lunch bags, and water bottles.
CONTACT US!
- EMAIL: lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org
- PHONE: 619-420-3940
- Loma Verde CVESD Website: https://lomaverde.cvesd.org/
- Principal Mrs. Bree Watson bree.watson@cvesd.org
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