The Wildcat Way Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2023 (Week #17)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Hello Loma Verde Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving break with loved ones. We are thankful for all our Loma Verde Wildcats and the opportunities to teach them. A friendly reminder that all students resume classes on Monday, November 27, for a full day of engaging learning, adhering to regular dismissal times. We look forward to three more weeks of exciting educational experiences and school events before the well-deserved winter break. Your partnership in ensuring your child’s regular attendance and punctuality greatly contributes to their academic success. A heartfelt thank you to all our families for your continued support.

Mrs. Bree Watson, Principal

  • Monday, 11/27 APEX Fundraiser Kick-off Assembly
  • Tuesday, 11/28 12:00-2:00 CVESD DAC/DELAC Meeting @ CVESD District Office
  • Wednesday, 11/29 6:00-7:00 p.m. CVESD Budget Advisory Committee Meeting (BAC) @CVESD District Office
  • Thursday, 11/30 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 11/30 2:30-3:00 Kona Ice
  • Thursday, 11/30 6:00-7:30 p.m. “Nurturing Brillance” Parent Workshop Join us on Microsoft Teams:
  • Friday, 12/1 8:15 PTO Meeting (in-person & virtual)
  • Sunday, 12/3 Chula Vista Starlight Festival & Parade
  • Monday, 12/4-Friday, 12/15 Loma Verde PTO Holiday Shop
  • Tuesday, 12/5 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/7 APEX FUN RUN (Biggest School Fundraiser!)
  • Thursday, 12/7 4:00 LEAD Club Showcase @Loma Verde
  • Friday, 12/8 8:15 5th & 6th grade ACE Awards
  • Saturday, 12/9 9:00-11:00 Toys for Joy @Loma Verde (must preregister – see link below)
  • Monday, 12/11 8:15 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 8:15 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 5:00 p.m. Kinder Dual Immersion Holiday Performance
  • Wednesday, 12/13 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/14 8:15 TK & Kinder ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Kona Ice
  • Thursday, 12/14 6:00 p.m. Rudolf Musical
  • Friday, 12/15 Rudolf Musical for students
  • Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar

APEX POWER – SCHOOL FUNDRAISER STARTS THIS WEEK!

Our school is on a powerful journey to raise funds for field trips, recess equipment, and classroom supplies. With the help of our friends at @apexleadershipco, our PTO fundraiser starts on Monday, 11/27/23. Stay tuned for more info on how to support us. Click on the link https://vimeo.com/821014491?share=copy to get a glimpse about what it is about.


TOYS FOR JOY

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 27th TOYS FOR JOY!
Who: Loma Verde students (age 0-11) and a parent or guardian only
When: Saturday, 12/9/2023 (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
Where: Loma Verde Elementary
What: FREE toys, lunch, activities, haircuts, face painting, clothes, & entertainment
*Families must preregister sdrock.com/registercv Access code: T4J_2023_CV_LOMA
**A ticket is required to attend the event
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¡ESTÁS INVITADO AL 27 JUGUETES PARA LA ALEGRÍA!
Quién: Estudiantes de Loma Verde (de 0 a 11 años) y un padre o tutor únicamente
Cuándo: sábado 9/12/2023 (9:00 am – 11:00 am)
Dónde: Primaria Loma Verde
Qué: juguetes, almuerzo, actividades, cortes de pelo, pintura de caras, ropa y entretenimiento GRATIS
*Las familias deben preinscribirse sdrock.com/registercv Código de acceso: T4J_2023_CV_LOMA
**Se requiere una entrada para asistir al evento.

Full House Fridays

Loma Verde Wildcats are going to pack the house on Friday, December 1st for our first #FullHouseFriday. Every Friday, there will be a fun activity to encourage students to attend. The activity will not be announced – and your child won’t want to miss it. Also, each student who attends school that Friday will earn a point for our school in our district’s attendance competition! See the flyer below for more information:

Federal Impact Survey Forms

Federal funds are provided to the school district based on the number of students enrolled in our schools whose parents/guardians reside or work on Federal Property or are on active duty in the military. Forms were sent home last week. Please return the completed form by email to lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org or drop it off at the school office Monday-Friday between 7:30-4:00. See below for more information about the forms. Thank you!

Federal Survey Form Instructions

PTO Holiday Shop is Coming!

The PTO Holiday Shop is coming back to Loma Verde this year! It will be open from Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 15 in the library. This is an opportunity for students to purchase inexpensive gifts for their friends and family. All the proceeds go to the Loma Verde PTO and benefit all of our scholars. More information will be sent home soon! If you would like to help volunteer, please contact our school office.

Wellness Policy Reminder – Birthday Celebrations

We understand that celebrating your child’s birthday is a happy occasion and maybe something you want to share with your classmates at school. Please note that food is not allowed for birthday celebrations as part of our district’s Wellness Policy. Only non-food items will be permitted at school.

Non-food suggestions include coloring books, crayons, books, school supplies, stickers, pencils, erasers, whiteboard markers, etc.

Any food items brought to school for birthday celebrations will be sent home or returned to parent(s).

CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMARY OF WELLNESS POLICY (BP 5030)

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) recognizes the link between student health and learning and is committed to providing a healthy school environment that promotes student and staff wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity. The CVESD Wellness Policy (BP 5030) was revised August 9, 2017. It updates and reflects changes to all federal, state, local, and District guidelines. Additionally, the policy was re-organized and headings added for clarity and organizational purposes.

Summary of Key Wellness Policy Guidelines- School and District Community:

  • Prohibiting food items in celebration of a student’s birthday on the school site during the school day.
  • Permitting no more than two parties/celebrations with food for each class, per school year, to be scheduled after lunch whenever possible. All food items should be store-bought, pre-packaged, and/or pre-wrapped for food safety and allergies.

*The complete Wellness Policy can be found here.  

WeTip

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to introduce a new anonymous reporting program called WeTip which launched on November 1, 2023. WeTip will enhance safety at CVESD while actively empowering students, staff, and community members to maintain a safe and secure environment. The WeTip link to the anonymous report can be found here.

Key Points About WeTip:

  • CVESD encourages all students, staff, and community members to be vigilant and report concerns – if you see something, say something.
  • Whether it’s a safety concern or any situation that raises suspicion, it can be reported quickly and easily online or through a phone call or text message.
  • Reporting a tip is easy, anonymous, and confidential.

Volunteers Needed!

Our school loves Family Volunteers!

  • Loma Verde’s PTO needs volunteers to help run its events. Please contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 or our PTO Vice Chair Mr. Faustino Lopez at top.lopez@gmail.com with the days/times you are available.
  • We need parent and community volunteers to help monitor student safety in the parking lot around our school at drop-off and dismissal time! Our Wildcat volunteers work with school staff to serve as an extra set of eyes to keep kids safe outside of our school gates. Any interested volunteers should contact Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Elsa Turner in the office or call (619) 420-3940.

If you are able to volunteer for any of the events below, please let us know!

  • Parking Lot Safety 7:40-8:00 a.m. or 2:30-2:40 p.m.
  • Morning Running/Walking Club 7:30-7:55 a.m. Monday-Friday (club supervision needed to monitor students who run laps)
  • Holiday Gift Shop – December 4-15 Volunteer for an hour or two between 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
  • APEX Fun Run – Thursday, December 7, 8:00-10:30 a.m.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

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 #16 TK-6th grade attendance average: 93.1% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-11/17/23) average attendance: 95.8% (Goal is 98%)

WAY TO GO!!!! Look at the classes with attendance at 97% or better for week #16 (11/13-11/17):

  • 98.6% Room 505 – Ms. Nevarez – 4th grade
  • 98.2% Room 501 – Mrs. Pulido – kinder

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!
  • No toys, trading cards, fidgets, or sports equipment from home are allowed at school.
  • 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. 

BREAKFAST & SNACKS: FREE breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:50. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home to eat at morning recess. Students may NOT share food at school.

CVESD Breakfast & Lunch Menu

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:

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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