The Wildcat Way Apr. 10-14, 2023 (Week #31)

Hello Families!

This quarter, our Loma Verde Wildcats are focusing on character traits or problem-solving and initiative. Last week, we had our quarterly Wildcat Expectations Assembly. Every quarter, we start off by reviewing expectations and discussing upcoming events. When talking to your children daily, please encourage them to be positive, healthy friends and ensure they are not negatively pressuring their friends. As a community, kindness makes the difference, and treating others how you want to be treated. Please make sure your children are wearing appropriate clothing to school that follows our dress code. As a reminder, before students bring a cell phone to campus they must first have a signed waiver on file in the office and it must be turned in to the teacher at the start of the day. Furthermore, check their backpacks to ensure toys are not making their way to school. Thank you for your help and support. It’s going to be a great last quarter of school!

April is Autism Awareness Month & Month of the Military Child

In preparation for “Month of the Military Child,” we are asking for our students that are connected to the military to share a picture with us for some special recognition.  We would like to have a picture of the student and family member in uniform. Please submit the picture to the office by April 14, 2023.

CVESD ThoughtExchange Survey is Open!

Our annual ThoughtExchange for community input on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is now open! Please see the flyer (in English and Spanish) for more information. This year, we are asking the question: What are some things we are doing well, and what could improve the educational experience we provide students through the LCAP? 

The LCAP shapes our District’s goals and guides our budgeting priorities at both the district and school levels. Please join in on the conversation from Feb. 1 through May 1, 2023. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you!

Link to survey: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/629912727

• Tuesday, 4/11 12:00 p.m. DAC/DELAC Meeting @ ESSC
• Thursday, 4/13 – 9:45 a.m. 6th grade Masonic Awards
• Friday, 4/14 6th grade Living History Museum
• Friday, 4/14 1:00 p.m. Food Backpack Distribution & Spirit Shirt Sale
• Saturday, 4/15 Saturday Scholars #2
• Tuesday, 4/18 3:00 p.m. SSC Meeting (virtual & in-person)
• Wednesday, 4/19 6:00 p.m. CVESD Board Meeting @ ESSC
• Thursday, 4/20 5:30 p.m. Loma Verde’s Got Talent Show
• Thursday, 4/20 6:00 p.m. B-LAC Meeting
• Saturday, 4/22 Saturday Scholars #3
• Wednesday, 4/26 – 2:30 p.m. Kona Ice
• Wednesday, 4/26 6:00 p.m BAC Meeting
• Thursday, 4/27 8:15 a.m. Coffee with the Principal & ELAC Meeting
• Friday, 4/28 – 1:00 p.m. Food Backpack Distribution
• Friday, 4/28 PTO Movie Night
• Thursday, 5/4 1:15 Loma Verde Peace Run Event
• Saturday, 5/6 Saturday Scholars #4
• Saturday, 5/13 Saturday Scholars #5
• Saturday, 5/20 10:00-1:00 Bike Rodeo
• Click Here for the 2022-2023 CVESD School Calendar
• Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar

New Student Registration Information

NEW STUDENT registration began on February 15 online for the following:

• Kindergartners who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023.
• NEW students in grades 1^st through 6^th 
• All registrations will take place online. There will be no paper packets. To register please visit our district website: www.cvesd.org

Loma Verde Elementary has plenty of space in our Preschool, TK, and Kindergarten classes for next year, but has limited openings in our upper grades. Please contact our office for questions about space availability at (619) 420-3940.

Loma Verde Elementary offers a free preschool program for qualifying families that live in San Diego County. Learn more and enroll your child today at http://cvesd.org/preschool.

• Please note:
  • TK students will not need a renewal zone transfer link as they will need to register at their neighborhood school for Kindergarten. Our district’s Early Childhood Education department supports Preschool and TK enrollment. Please contact them directly at (619) 425-9600 Ext.181725.
  • The Renewal Zone Transfer Form is independent of the “New Zone Transfer Form.”
  • Students who will be transitioning to Sweetwater Union High School District for seventh grade (middle school) do not need to notify CVESD about this, but will need to complete registration processes with that district via https://www.sweetwaterschools.org/.

Loma Verde Elementary offers both the Dual Immersion (English & Spanish 50/50) program and English-only classes in kindergarten through 6th grade. Call 619-420-3940 for more information or click here to register.

Congratulation to our Wildcat Students of the Week #30!

Kinder: Ailany, Marcos, Marlie, Lion

1st: Damian, Arielle, Kaylie, Ariana, Aidan, Anthony

2nd: James, Victoria, Regina, Annaliese, Axael, Yamir

3rd: Santiago, Adam, Ivana, Edward, Maya, Arianna

4th: Delilah, J.C.

5th: Lex, Angela, Avedis, Camila

6th: Emiliano, Arlette, Emilio Gabriella

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Did you know that if your child is out of school for three or more days, you can request an independent study contract? If an independent study contract is completed, your child receives attendance credit. For more information, you can contact Ivonne Jimenez (619-420-3940)

Week #30 TK-6th grade attendance average: 93.4% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Top Class with Highest Attendance in Week #30 (4/3-4/7):

• 100% Room 204 Ms. Sadler 2nd grade
• 99.1% Room 501 Mrs. Pulido kinder
• 99.1% Room 601 Mr. Lopez kinder
• 99% Room 303 Mrs. Polanco Campos 1st grade
• 97.5% Room 206 Mrs. Alvillar 3rd grade
• 97% Room 405 Mrs. Youssofi 6th grade

Our school’s average daily attendance is 92.5% so far this year. Our goal is 98% We are improving each week!

REMINDER: Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (before 8:00 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day.

• LET’S CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE!
• Students should only miss school if they are sick. Those with symptoms can return with a negative Covid test, no fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and symptoms improving. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE SYMPTOM-FREE to attend school. We have plenty of rapid tests at school–just ask in the office. If you have a special circumstance and need an independent study, please let us know.
• Please make sure your child is here by 7:55 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop (1st-6th grade) or by the classroom (TK-kinder). If they arrive after 8:00, they will be marked tardy.
• We begin a secure campus at 8:00 a.m. Parents/guardians must exit promptly at 8:00. Thank you.
• Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
• FREE breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
• If your child/children are absent it is very important to call the office to report the reason for the absence (619-420-3940). Please leave a voicemail or send an email to lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org.
• Absences that are not reported will be considered UNEXCUSED. After 3 unexcused absences and/or tardies you will receive a truancy letter.
• If you pick up your child/children early and/or they are tardy for personal reasons this is considered unexcused.
• Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible.
• If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! 
• Our school staff will be scheduling SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent (missing 10% of school or excessive tardies).
• Thank you for helping to get your child to school every day and one time!

REMINDER: Do Not Bring Toys, Cards, Gadgets, or Electronics Devices to School

Students should not bring toys, cards, unnecessary gadgets, or electronics to school unless approved by the classroom teacher. Please leave all toys, fidgets, pop-its, and other items at home. Thank you for your cooperation.

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school on Friday, 5/14 at 1:00 p.m. The t-shirts are $12, grey sweatshirt hoodies are $24, and green zip hoodies are $30. (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. Let’s show our school spirit, Wildcats! Please make sure to write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie.

REMINDERS

• Click here to access our 22-23 School Handbook
• Students must have a Cell Phone Waiver on File before bringing cell phones onto campus. Click on LV Cell Phone Waiver 22-23 to access the file.
• Please screen your child for Covid-19 symptoms each day before school. Anyone with symptoms must test negative and fever-free and improving symptoms to return to school. We have a FREE COVID test for anyone who needs one.
• If your child has any pre-existing conditions, including those with Covid-like symptoms (e.g. allergies, asthma), please provide documentation from the doctor so that we can have it on file. This will help prevent your child from being sent home if they have symptoms of a chronic condition.
• Please send a water bottle with your child. Water bottles can be filled at the classroom sink or outside drinking fountains.
• Do not send candy, sports drinks, or soda to school with your child.
• Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name.
• No toys, trading cards, fidgets, or sports equipment from home are allowed at school.

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school.   Remember to use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on jackets, sweaters, lunch bags, and water bottles. Items not claimed will be donated to charity.

Breakfast & Lunch Menu

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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