The Wildcat Way May 4-8, 2020

On behalf of the Loma Verde team, we miss you all SO much! 💚 Click here for a special video from Loma Verde Staff.  Or click on the link: https://safeyoutube.net/w/OGk9
We are Wildcats! In this Together, The Loma Wildcat Way!

Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week – May 4 to 8

Join us as we celebrate our amazing Loma Verde staff this week.  This is a great week to not only tell your child’s teacher how much you appreciate them but also the other staff that impacts your child’s life at school!

We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy!  Please visit our CVESD website for up-to-date COVID-19 information with the link: COVID-19 Info Center.  Please click here to view updated COVID-19 guidance from the City of Chula Vista. You may find more information at www.chulavistaca.gov/coronavirus.

RESIDENTS:

• Face covering is required when you leave  your home and are within 6 feet of someone not in your household
• Face covering is required when you go to any essential business
• Stay home except for essential activities
• No gatherings of any size are allowed

Loma Verde Phase 2 Computer Distribution – Monday, May 4, 10:00-12:00

If you requested to borrow a computer from the school for your child and did not pick it up last Friday, please come by the school on Monday, May 4 between 10:00-12:00.  A reminder announcement and email will be sent out to families that are on the list to receive a computer.  Please contact the principal, Mrs. Bree Watson at bree.watson@cvesd.org if you have questions.

Do you know a child who will turn 5 by September 1, 2020? It’s time for kinder registration! Please spread the word. The school office is closed to the public, so registration is happening online.  Questions? email elsa.estrada@cvesd.org

Click on Registrations and Zone Transfers for additional enrollment information for the 2020 – 2021 School Year.

RESIDENCY VERIFICATION FOR 2020-2021 ON HOLD

Current Loma Verde students do NOT need to re-register; they are automatically enrolled for 2020-21. Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned). If your child will NOT return to Loma Verde Elementary in 2020-21, please email elsa.estrada@cvesd.org or bree.watson@cvesd.org.

The District will continue meal distribution at nine school sites this week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Monday and Wednesday bags will contain breakfast and lunch servings for 2 days. Friday’s meal bag will include 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches. District and school staff will distribute the meal bags from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Bags will be placed into automobile trunks—they will not be handed through vehicle windows, unless absolutely necessary, for the protection of both our staff and the vehicle occupants.  Loma Verde is one of the schools that is giving out food.  Reminder: Students who are receiving meals need to be physically present.   Please click here for a list of schools where meals will be distributed.

Book Return, Friday, May 8

Friday, May 8 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Drop off classroom and library books at the front of the school.

Virtual Family Field Day Coming Up!

• Please read the Family Field Day Letter regarding our upcoming ONLINE Field Day on May 8th!
• Watch this video trailer about the Loma Verde vs. Rohr National Virtual Field Day competition.  We can do this, Wildcats!  Let’s beat Rohr!
• *Students will compete (Rohr Vs Loma Verde) to turn in their Field Day Scorecards and Videos to earn points as a school on the PE FlipGrid. https://flipgrid.com/083e2de1
• *This is a FREE event and no registration is required!
• OPEN National Field Day Packets include everything families need to participate on May 8.  www.openphysed.org/nationalfieldday
• Watch the National Field Day Opening Ceremony!  The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 4:30 PM. The event will be broadcast at
  www.OPENPhysEd.org/fielddayopening and will remain posted for teachers, students, and families to view prior to field day participation. There will be special guest appearances, the lighting of the field day flame, and a reading of the Spirit of the Game Pledge.
• Each Student that posts a scorecard or video will receive an award with their name on it. Family Field Day Packet        Score Card Spanish
• WINNING SCHOOL WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE!
  WHO WILL TAKE THE WINNING TROPHY BACK TO THEIR SCHOOL?
  LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

Community Resource Calendar

Please share this community resource calendar created by the amazing CVESD Parent Engagement Liaison, Ms. Angelica Maldonado.

May 2020 Parent Resource Calendar

May 2020 Parent Resource Calendar Spanish

Our CVESD YouTube VAPA Channel is up & running! Make sure to click on subscribe to be notified of new videos created by our CVESD VAPA teachers weekly!

VAPA YouTube channel

Counselor Corner with Mr. Diego Arias

• The Chula Vista Collaborative Family Resource Centers are here to assist families in need.
• Click here for the latest counseling newsletters from Mr. Arias.

May SSC Meeting – Tuesday, May 19 at 3:00 pm (location online; email elsa.defor link)

Wednesday, April 29 BAC Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm. Notice of Adjournment for the District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).

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