The Wildcat Way October 16-20, 2023 (Week #12)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Hello Loma Verde Families!

We are excited about another great week of learning! Please read the blog and check the calendar for all the important upcoming events. Don’t forget…We are working on improving our attendance at Loma Verde. Please make sure your child is here every day and on time. Thank you!

Loma Verde Quarter 2 Clubs Start this Week!

We have many FREE clubs, sports, and enrichment opportunities for students to participate in before and after school. Please click on the links below to sign your child up. Our LEAD site lead staff, Mrs. Jackie, will email parents to inform them that their child is in the LEAD club or sport. Please contact jacqueline.sandoval@cvesd.org with questions.

If your child is in a LEAD club, have them go to the lunch arbor area after school on the day of their club. Here they will have a school-provided snack while they wait to be picked up by the instructor at 2:45 p.m. Remember to please fill out the Release to Participate form that will be sent home with your child and return it to the office.

Q2 LEAD Sign Up Links

Club/Activity Days Time & Location Sign-Up Link 
Soccer  
(1st-6th grade – limit 40) Mr. Lopez & Mr. Ramon 		Tuesday (1st–3rd) & Thursday  (4th– 6th)  2:45-3:45 Soccer Field https://forms.office.com/r/GEgUHBeSpz  
Basketball
Mrs. Melissa Paez		Mondays2:45-4:00COMING SOON!
Primary Music-Learn to play the recorder instrument. (1st-2nd grade – limit 30) Ms. Holmes & Mr. Lopez Monday & Wednesday 2:45-3:45 Room 601 https://forms.office.com/r/rBesLUK0Fu  
Karate Club  
(2nd-6th grade – limit 20) Sensei Tanya Baeza 		Tuesday &Thursday  2:45-4:00 Room 206 https://forms.office.com/r/7YagngDRfR  
Karate Club “Little Ninjas” (TK-1st grade – limit 10) Sensei Tanya Baeza  Monday 2:45 – 3:30 3:30 – 4:15  Room 206 https://forms.office.com/r/XDENpq6THw  
Storytime & Crafts 
(1st-6th – limit 30)  Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Lilian 		Friday 1:00-2:00 library https://forms.office.com/r/NdrfExtapL  
Arts & Crafts 
(1st-6th – limit 40)  Mrs. Ana Proa & Ms. Ceci Perez 		Monday, Tuesday, & Friday  2:45-4:00 Room 306 https://forms.office.com/r/3wUcVZVKGW  
Art & Engineering 
(4th & 5th grade – limit 40) Mrs. Youssofi & Mrs. Murdoch 		Friday 7:00-7:45 a.m. Room 405 https://forms.office.com/r/Fpv73aQd1m  
Kids Acting Class 
(3rd & 4th grade – limit 20) Mrs. Snell 		Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:45-4:00 Room 305 https://forms.office.com/r/MszecdAXrR  
Loma Verde Choir 
Ms. Fisher 		Mondays 2:45-3:45 Room 301 https://forms.office.com/r/ngXbtY0x8J  
Loma Verde Holiday Musical “Rudolf” 
Ms. Fisher 		Wednesday & Thursday  August-December 2:45-3:45 Room 301 https://forms.office.com/r/iDzk8PyBJM  
Math 24 Club  
(3rd-6th grade – limit 40) Mr. Hemmingway & Ms. Hayes 		Tuesday & Wednesday 2:30-4:00 Room 402 https://forms.office.com/r/y3uap1yh54  
Gardening Club  
(1st-6th grade – limit 20) Mr. Ramon 		Wednesday 2:45-3:45 Garden https://forms.office.com/r/9RhvN3g5JG  
Weaving Club  
(1st-6th grade – limit 20) Mr. Ramon  		Monday 2:45-3:45 Library  https://forms.office.com/r/sSxhqN76qg  
Spanish Homework Help for Dual Immersion  
(1st-6th grade – limit 20) Mrs. Melissa Paez 		Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:30-3:30 Room 205 https://forms.office.com/r/uTSHgjVEx2  
Kickball Club 
(1st-6th grade – limit 40) Mr. Ramon & Mr. Lopez 		Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:00 Soccer Field  https://forms.office.com/r/uYpjs956c5  
Watercolor Art 
(1st-6th grade – limit 20)  Mrs. Miriam Esparza 		Tuesday  3:45 – 5:00 Library  https://forms.office.com/r/s01FaMFAZv  
Puppetry Club 
(1st – 6th grade – limit 20) Mrs. Miriam Esparza  		Monday 3:45 – 5:00 306 https://forms.office.com/r/n2BdEHGE91  
Walking and Running Club 
(3rd-6th grade – limit 20) Ms. Olivia 		Monday & Thursday 2:45 – 3:45 Soccer Field  https://forms.office.com/r/0inqfasBhY  
1st-3rd Grade English & Math Homework Club  
(1st-3rd – limit 20) Ms. Lloyd 		Wednesday and Thursdays 2:45-3:45 Room 602 https://forms.office.com/r/ikzq7qnYkN  
Line Dancing  (4th-6th – limit 20)  Mrs. Murdoch Mondays 2:45-3:45 Blacktop https://forms.office.com/r/sEHxzEMTGF  
Saturday Scholars Program
(4th – 6th – limit 25) Mr. Hemmingway & Mrs.Snell

5 Saturdays8:30-1:00
Navy Base & Loma Verde MPR		Registration forms in the office
Jewelry & Crafts  (4th-6th grade – limit 20)  Mrs. Turner Monday & Wednesday  4:00 – 5:00  Library https://forms.office.com/r/sRhgCnqhyT  
Kindergarten Reading Support Mrs. Godoy & Ms. Jackie Monday-Thursday 2:45-3:45 Room 604 By invitation only 
1st Grade Reading Support Mrs. Mazeau  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2:30-3:30 Room 400 pod By invitation only 
5th Grade Math Tutoring Ms. McGill Tuesday & Thursday 2:45-3:45 Room 403 By invitation only 
2nd Grade Spanish Tutoring Ms. Rincon Monday-Thursday 7:15-7:45, 2:45-3:30 By invitation only 
Book Club (3rd & 4th Grade- limit 15) Ms. Sanchez Monday & Wednesday 2:45-3:45 300 Pod By invitation only 
6th Grade Tutoring  Mrs. Murdoch Wednesday 2:45-3:45 406  By invitation only
Peace Patrol (4th-6th – limit 40) Diego Arias, Kayla Hayes, Karen Lopez Once a Month 2:45-3:45 Fri 1:00-2:00 By application  
4th Grade Tutoring
Ms. Vanessa Castro 		Monday & Wednesday2:45 – 3:45 504By invitation only
  • Monday, 10/16-Friday, 10/20 VAPA Week
  • Monday, 10/16-Friday, 10/20 Loma Verde Pumpkin Decorating Contest
  • Monday, 10/16 8:30 PTO Movie Night Planning Meeting
  • Monday, 10/16 Quarter 2 LEAD Before and After School Clubs Begin
  • Tuesday, 10/17 3:00 SSC Meeting Agenda 10/17/23
  • Wednesday, 10/18 6:00 p.m. CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 10/19 8:15 a.m. PTO Meeting
  • Thursday, 10/19 Great American Shakeout Earthquake Drill
  • Friday, 10/20 5:30 p.m. Loma Verde PTO Family Movie Night
  • Saturday, 10/21 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars @ Loma Verde
  • Monday, 10/23-Friday, 10/27 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
  • Tuesday, 10/24 Bus Evacuation Drill
  • Tuesday, 10/24 12:00-2:00 p.m. DAC/DELAC Meeting @ ESSC
  • Wednesday, 10/25 K-1 Field Trip
  • Wednesday, 10/25 6:00-7:00 Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @ ESSC
  • Thursday, 10/27 2:30-3:15 Kona Ice
  • Friday, 10/27 12:30-1:00 Character Parade
  • Friday, 10/27 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Saturday, 10/28 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars
  • Monday, 10/30-Friday, 11/3 VAPA Week
  • Thursday, 11/2 8:15 PTO Meeting
  • Saturday, 11/4 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars
  • Saturday, 11/4 8:00-1:00 Mini CABE @ Otay Ranch High School
  • Monday, 11/6 – Thursday, 11/9 6th Grade Camp
  • Friday, 11/10 – NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY
  • Saturday, 11/18 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars
  • Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar

Loma Verde Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Our Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest is going on 10/16-10/20. Don’t forget to turn in your Book Character Pumpkin to the library by Friday, 10/20! No carved pumpkins will be accepted for entry. We can’t wait to see the artistic expression of our Wildcats come to life in the spirit of the pumpkin season. Contest Rules:

  • You may use real or fake pumpkins.
  • Get creative by using paper, glue, paint, markers, fabric, or any other craft items to decorate your pumpkin.
  • Click on the pumpkin decorating contest rules and entry form for more information
  • Drop off your decorated pumpkin to our librarian.
  • Students will have an opportunity to view the pumpkins and vote for their top three favorites during the week of October 23-27.
  • The top three students with the most votes will be announced on our school blog and win a prize!
    Take a look at last year’s pumpkins! Click here to watch the video!

Thursday, 10/26 2:30-3:15 PM

LOMA VERDE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!

Join us on Friday, 10/20 for the Loma Verde Family Movie Night under the stars! The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs for an outdoor showing of the Super Mario Brothers Movie! Food will be for sale OR bring your own picnic. Students must be accompanied by an adult. All Loma Verde students and their parents/guardians are welcome to attend this FREE PTO event!

Loma Verde Character Parade – Friday, 10/27

childrens program - Wellesley Free Library

Loma Verde’s Costume Parade is on Friday, Oct. 27 at 12:30. Students may wear a costume to school. Please observe these guidelines when choosing a costume:

  • Faces must not be covered up. 
  • Costumes are to be tasteful and appropriate for elementary school. Our youngest students are 3 years old. Nothing scary, please. No references to shows or games that are not appropriate for young children. 
  • Blood, guts and/or gore are not allowed. 
  • Fake guns, swords, knives or anything resembling a weapon is not allowed. 
  • If you are not sure if it is appropriate, ask your teacher. 
  • Costumes must not require parent or adult assistance. 
  • Students participating in the parade should arrive at school in their costumes and remain in costume all day. 
  • Students not participating will be supervised in the library. 

Mark Your Calendars for RED RIBBON WEEK 10/23-10/27

Mark your calendars now for Loma Verde’s Red Ribbon Week. The week of October 23-27, will begin with an all-school assembly and include Spirit Days and many other activities throughout the week. The theme this year is Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™ More information will be available soon.

Parent CABE Conferences Coming Up!

Loma Verde parents are invited to attend the annual CABE Mini-Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, November 4th from 8:00-1:00. If you would like to attend, Loma Verde parent involvement funds will cover the cost. Please notify Elsa in the front office if you are interested in attending.

Students need to be at school every day and on time. 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). Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick, please contact the office at 619-420-3940 or lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org to excuse the absence. 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 meeting with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent.

Week #11 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.7% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-10/13/23) average attendance: 96.2% (Goal is 98%)

Classes with Attendance at 97% or better for week #11 (10/10-10/13):

  • 100% Room 601 – Mr. Lopez – Kinder
  • 99.1% Room 405 – Mrs. Youssofi – 6th grade
  • 97.8% Room 406 – Mrs. Murdoch – 6th grade
  • 97.2% Room 505 – Ms. Nevarez – 4th grade
  • 97.1% Room 202 – Mrs. Kang – 3rd grade

Please visit this page for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/attendance-information.

  • 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.
  • 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 7:50 a.m.
  • 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!

REMINDERS

  • EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! School starts at 8:00 a.m. Students need to be on the blacktop at this time and teachers will walk them to class. We ask all parents to exit promptly by 8:00 a.m. so that we can lock the gate after the bell.
  • Please send a water bottle with your child. Water bottles can be filled at the classroom sink or outside drinking fountains.
  • Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name!
  • Click here to access our 2023-2024 Loma Verde Parent/Student Handbook.
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Join our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Group!

We need your help to make this year fantastic! Please join our PTO group to help out at school events. We are also looking for parents to join with membership dues of $5 per student or $10 per family. Forms and money can be turned in to the office. Membership dues help to fund field trips, school events, classroom supplies, guest speakers, assemblies, and much more! All the money collected is spent on OUR LOMA VERDE STUDENTS! Please contact PTO Chairperson, Giselle Aguirre, to volunteer or ask questions at giselleaguirrerazo@gmail.com. Thank you! 

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. 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.

Gently Used Uniforms Needed

Has your child outgrown their school uniform from last year? 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.

LOST AND FOUND

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. 

CVESD Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Click here for the preschool breakfast and lunch menu. See the menu below for K-6 students.

Do you receive emails and communication from our district?

Opt-in to CVESD text messages (including emergencies by texting “Y” to 67587. Be sure to check www.cvesd.org and bookmark our district’s website and follow its social media:

“Achieving Excellence for ALL – Juntos Alcanzando Excelencia”

CONTACT US!

Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  Click here for more information.

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Published by Mrs. Bree Watson

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