Welcome Back to School, Wildcats! We hope you had a safe and fun Spring Break! Students return for a MINIMUM DAY on Tuesday, April 2. TK-6th grade dismissal is at 1:00.
Hello Loma Verde Wildcat Families!
As we enter the final 10 weeks of the school year, we’re thrilled to continue our learning journey together. Your child’s consistent attendance, EVERY DAY and ON TIME, is essential for maximizing their educational experience.
Please take a moment to review the important dates, parent involvement opportunities, and upcoming special events outlined below. Don’t forget that our LEAD club sign-up for the 4th quarter remains open until Tuesday, 4/2. Refer to the information below to enroll your child in before and after-school clubs.
Your ongoing support of our school and your child’s education is immensely valued. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Partners in Education,
Mrs. Bree Watson
- Tuesday, 4/2 Quarter 4 Begins-Students Return Minimum Day (1:00 dismissal)
- Tuesday, 4/2 – Friday, 4/5 VAPA Week
- Tuesday, 4/2 Last Day to Sign Up for 4th Quarter LEAD Clubs
- Tuesday, 4/2 Wildcat Expectations Assemblies K-6
- Wednesday, 4/3 Instructional Assistant Day
- Wednesday, 4/3 6:00 Budget Advisory Council (BAC) @ ESSC
- Thursday, 4/4 Librarian Day
- Friday, 4/5 – 6th Grade Promotion Pictures
- Saturday, 4/6 Saturday Scholars #1
- Monday, 4/8 – Friday, 4/19 4th Grade Swim @ Loma Verde Rec Center
- Monday, 4/8 Loma Verde LEAD Clubs Begin
- Tuesday, 4/9 3:00 p.m. SSC Meeting (virtual & in-person)
- Wednesday, 4/10 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting @ ESSC
- Thursday, 4/11 9:45 6th Grade Masonic Awards
- Friday, 4/12 8:15 a.m. PTO Meeting
- Friday, 4/12 12:00-1:30 Food Distribution
- Saturday, 4/13 Saturday Scholars #2
- Monday, 4/15 – Friday, 4/19 VAPA Week
- Tuesday, 4/16 12:00 p.m. DAC/DELAC Meeting @ ESSC
- Wednesday, 4/17 8:15 Coffee with the Principal & ELAC Meeting
- Friday, 4/19 Loma Verde Movie Night
- Saturday, 4/20 Saturday Scholars #3
- Wednesday, 4/24 Administrative Professional Day
- Thursday, 4/25 Food Distribution
- Thursday, 4/25 2:30 Kona Ice
- Monday, 4/29 – Friday, 5/3 VAPA Week
- Wednesday, 5/1 Principal Day
- Thursday 5/2 8:15 PTO Meeting
- Friday, 5/3 School Lunch Hero Day
- Saturday, 5/4 Saturday Scholars #4 @ SWMI Navy Balboa Park
- Monday, 5/6-Friday, 5/10 Staff Appreciation Week
- Tuesday, 5/7 National Teacher Appreciation Day
- Tuesday, 5/7 3:00 p.m. SSC Meeting (virtual & in-person)
- Wednesday, 5/8 School Nurse Day
- Friday, 5/10 PTO Flower Sale
- Friday, 5/10 Food Distribution
- Monday, 5/13 – Friday, 5/17 VAPA Week
- Tuesday, 5/14 12:00 p.m. DAC/DELAC Meeting @ ESSC
- Thursday, 5/16 8:15 Coffee with the Principal & ELAC Meeting
- Friday, 5/17 Speech Language Pathology Day
- Saturday, 5/18 Loma Verde Bike Rodeo
- Wednesday, 5/22 Kinder Performance
- Wednesday, 5/22 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting @ ESSC
- Thursday, 5/23 8:15 Volunteer Breakfast
- Thursday, 5/23 1:00-2:30 6th Grade Dance
- Friday, 5/24 NO SCHOOL
- Monday, 5/27 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday
- Tuesday, 5/28 – Friday, 5/31 VAPA Week
- Tuesday 5/28 8:15 1st & 2nd Grade ACE Awards
- Wednesday, 5/29 8:15 3rd Grade ACE Awards
- Tuesday, 5/28 3:00 p.m. SSC Meeting (virtual & in-person)
- Wednesday, 5/29 6:00 Budget Advisory Council (BAC) @ ESSC
- Thursday, 5/30 8:15 TK & Kinder ACE Awards
- Thursday, 5/30 2:30 Kona Ice
- Friday, 5/31 8:15 4th & 5th Grade ACE Awards
- Monday, 6/3 1:30-2:30 International Peace Run Assembly
- Wednesday, 6/5 8:30 6th Grade Promotion
- Wednesday 6/5 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1:00 dismissal – minimum day)
- Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar
- Click Here for the 2024-2025 CVESD School Calendar
LEAD is a program that offers enrichment programs, including tutoring, music, sports, and much more! Students participating in the program learn new skills and gain the valuable opportunity to interact with peers in a physically and emotionally safe environment. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jackie @ Email: jacquel.gonzalezsand@cvesd.org or 619-997-3278.
Important Dates for Quarter 4
- 4th quarter LEAD Clubs registration begins on March 6th-April 2nd.
- 4th quarter LEAD Clubs notification to parents on April 4th
- 4th quarter LEAD clubs will begin on April 8th.
- Note: Permission Slip is REQUIRED for all students to participate each quarter.
- Note: Always check your emails for any updates regarding clubs.
Loma Verde Elementary Quarter 4 2023-2024
Before & After School Clubs & Activities Sign-Up
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 |
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 |
Arts & Crafts (1st-6th – limit 20) Ms. Ceci Perez | Monday, Tuesday, & Friday (1:15 – 2:45) | 2:45-4:15 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 |
Loma Verde Choir Ms. Fisher | Mondays | 2:45-3:45 Room 301 | https://forms.office.com/r/ngXbtY0x8J |
Loma Verde Variety Show Ms. Fisher | Wednesdays | 2:45-3:45 Room 301 | https://forms.office.com/r/CeeJEAZWG9 |
Gardening Club (1st-6th grade – limit 20) Mr. Ramon & Ms. Catalina | Mondays & Wednesday | 2:45-3:45 Garden | https://forms.office.com/r/9RhvN3g5JG |
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 |
Volleyball Club (3rd-6th grade – limit 20) Ms. Olivia | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 2:45 – 3:45 Blacktop | https://forms.office.com/r/N3T7biE56u |
Morning Chess Club (3rd-6th grade – limit 15) | Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00-7:45 Room 306 | https://forms.office.com/r/P1HMsTH1ek |
Journaling Club (4th -6th grade – limit 10) Mrs. Castro | Mondays & Wednesdays | 2:45-3:45 Room 504 | https://forms.office.com/r/CcHCHSB6fF |
4th-6th Grade English Support Club (limit 20) Ms. Catalina Casillas | Tuesdays | 2:45 – 3:45 Room 300B | https://forms.office.com/r/by53587ygf |
Mini Wildcats Cheer Club (1st-2nd grade – limit 20) Coach Vivi | Tuesdays | 2:30-4:30 Soccer Field | https://forms.office.com/r/XcgNaZNAYN |
Wildcats Cheer Club (3rd -6th grade – limit 20) Coach Vivi | Mondays & Wednesdays | 2:30 – 4:00 Soccer Field | https://forms.office.com/r/XY9qHxh24F |
Fuse Beads Club (3rd -6th grade – limit 20) Coach Vivi | Monday-Friday | 7:00-7:45 Room 206 | https://forms.office.com/r/hUF9MjG12v |
Basketball Club (3rd -6th grade – limit 20) Coach Melissa | Mondays | 2:45-3:45 Blacktop | https://forms.office.com/r/4zccBBhQqS |
Flag Football Club (3rd -6th grade – limit 20) Coach Melissa | Wednesdays | 2:45-3:45 Soccer Field | https://forms.office.com/r/t1cX0UahKN |
Lego Builders Club (TK-6th grade – limit 20) Ms. Jenna Navarez & Ms. Snell | Mondays & Wednesdays | 2:45-3:45 505 & 305 | https://forms.office.com/r/rgbENqzZx4 |
Kickball Club (1st-6th grade – limit 20) Mr. Ramon and Mr. Lopez | Tuesday | 4:00-5:00 Soccer Field | https://forms.office.com/r/uYpjs956c5 |
Art Therapy – Paper Mache (1st-6th grade – limit 20) Mrs. Lopez | Fridays | 1:00 – 2:00 Library | https://forms.office.com/r/NdrfExtapL |
Saturday Scholars Program (3rd – 6th – limit 25) Mr. Hemmingway & Ms.Snell | April 6th April 13th April 20th May 4th | 8:30-1:00 9:30-1:00 Navy Base | https://forms.office.com/r/jLkhmFgyuq |
Math 24 (4th – 6th – limit 25) Mr. Hemmingway & Ms. Hayes | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 2:30-4:00 Room 402 | By invitation only |
Loma Verde Digital Media Club Ms. Sheri | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:45 – 3:45 Room 404 | By invitation only |
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 | Monday & Wednesday | 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 |
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 |
Join our Saturday Scholars Program!
We are currently accepting third and fourth-grade students into our Spring 2024 Saturday Scholars program. This will be great opportunity for these students to strengthen and enhance their learning skills. Also, there is the added bonus of working with Navy Sailors while exploring A topic of interest. Click here to sign your child up. Space is limited…Sign up soon! https://forms.office.com/r/jLkhmFgyuq
Date: April 6th, April 13th, April 20th, and May 4th
Times: 8:30-1:00
Loma Verde Counselor Recognized
Congratulations to School Counselor Diego Arias, from Loma Verde Elementary School, for receiving the San Diego County Counselor of the Year Award by the San Diego County Office of Education.
Mr. Arias was selected for this esteemed award for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to empowering students to build resiliency, encouraging them to utilize healthy coping skills, and helping his students flourish.
With over 11 years of experience as a school counselor, Mr. Arias has positively impacted countless students’ lives. He strongly believes that wellness involves holistic aspects of a child, not only one learning modality. His commitment to ensuring that his students have access to a quality life, wellness, and education is evident/shines through in his everyday work.
“School counselors play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our students,” said Superintendent Eduardo Reyes, Ed.D. “Supporting our students’ social and emotional well-being is a top priority for our district, and our school counselors play a significant role in shaping the well-rounded development of our students. Congratulations to Mr. Arias on this recognition.”
Mr. Arias will be honored and recognized during an in-person event hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education.
Character Trait Focus of the Month – Teamwork
Explaining the character trait focus of the month “teamwork” is essential for reinforcing positive behaviors and values at school and home. Here’s how you can explain the character trait focus of teamwork and provide three tips or activities to teach at home:
- Explanation of Teamwork: Begin by defining teamwork to your child in simple terms. Explain that teamwork means working together with others to achieve a common goal or task. Emphasize the importance of cooperation, communication, and support within a team.
- Tips or Activities:
- Family Chores: Assign age-appropriate chores to each family member and emphasize the importance of working together to complete them. Encourage your child to take on responsibilities and contribute to the household tasks. Rotate roles to ensure fairness and cooperation.
- Team Building Games: Engage in fun and interactive team-building activities or games as a family. This could include building a puzzle together, playing team sports in the backyard, or participating in cooperative board games that require teamwork to win.
- Story Time: Read books or watch movies together that highlight the value of teamwork. Discuss the characters’ actions and how they work together to overcome challenges or achieve their goals. Encourage your child to identify examples of teamwork in their own life or experiences.
- Reflect and Reinforce: After completing each activity or discussion, take time to reflect with your child on the importance of teamwork and how it positively impacts both personal and collective achievements. Praise your child for demonstrating teamwork skills and encourage them to continue practicing these behaviors in various aspects of their life.
By explaining the concept of teamwork and providing practical tips or activities, you can effectively reinforce this character trait at home, fostering a sense of collaboration, empathy, and mutual respect. Thank you for your support!
NEW Registration Information
NEW STUDENT registration began on February 14 online for the following:
- Kindergartners who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024.
- NEW students in grades 1st through 6th
- All registrations will take place online. There will be no paper packets. To register please visit our district website beginning on February 14: www.cvesd.org
Loma Verde Elementary currently has 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) 479-3662.
- 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 Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade. Call 619-420-3940 for more information or click here to register.
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 Maggie Rivera (619-420-3940)
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 #29 TK-6th grade attendance average: 91.8% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-3/15/24) average attendance: 94.9% (Goal is 98%)
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.
- 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.
- To limit interruptions during instructional time in class, the only items being accepted at the front office will be items that are medically necessary for your child’s education (i.e. glasses, hearing aids, etc.). Lunches, water bottles, library books, and homework will no longer be accepted. We appreciate your understanding of our new policy. Thank you!
- 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.
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 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. Ivonne Jimenez in the office or call (619) 420-3940.
If you can 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)
- Spirit Shirt Sales ongoing
- Food Distribution
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 giselleaguirrerazo@gmail.com or Faustino Lopez top.lopez@gmail.com to volunteer or ask questions. 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
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. All students eat free lunch. Click here to see the breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional information.
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!
- EMAIL: lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org
- PHONE: 619-420-3940
- Loma Verde CVESD Website: https://lomaverde.cvesd.org/
- Principal Mrs. Bree Watson bree.watson@cvesd.org
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.
FOLLOW UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
- Loma Verde Twitter – @lomaverdeschool Our hashtag is #lomalearns
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