2024-2025

Mrs. Bree Watson

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year, Loma Verde families!

Hello Loma Verde Families!

We are so excited to start the 2024-2025 school year! The staff has been preparing all summer for the students’ return and we anticipate a fantastic year of amazing learning and fun! Please remind your child about our 3 Loma Verde Personal Standards:

  • Show Respect
  • Make Good Decisions
  • Solve Problems

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please be sure to stay informed about important updates and dates. Enter your email to follow the school blog.

Back to School Packet Pick-Up & Community Resource Fair

Join us on Monday, July 22 from 4:00-6:00 PM for our Back to School Packet Pick Up and Community Resource Fair!

  • Find out your child’s classroom and teacher
  • Buy school spirit shirts
  • Community resources
  • Kona Ice & food for sale
  • Meet staff
  • Free school supplies
  • DJ
  • Zumba
  • Loma Verde Hub (YMCA Stretch and club information)
  • Meet our Nurse
  • Music & fun!
  • Click Here for the 2024-2025 CVESD School Calendar
  • Monday, 7/22 4:00-6:00 p.m. Family Back to School Packet Pick-Up & Resource Fair
  • Wednesday, 7/24 1st Day of School (minimum day)
  • Wednesday, 7/24-Friday, 8/2 TK & Kinder Minimum Days (1:00 dismissal)
  • Saturday, 7/27 11:00-1:00 CVESD Community Expo
  • Wednesday, 7/31 2:45 PTO Meeting
  • Tuesday, 8/6 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Friday, 8/9 8:15 Coffee with the Principal
  • Friday, 8/9 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
  • Monday, 8/12 School Picture Day (wear uniform)
  • Wednesday, 8/14 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 8/15 5:30 Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night

2024-2025 Important School Dates:

As summer is fast approaching, don’t forget to review the return dates for our students in July. Please take a moment to review the upcoming school calendar for the 2024-25 school year. It is important to plan your vacations, family reunions, and other travel during school breaks. Click Here for the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar.

Important Dates for quick reference:

  • Student Starting Date: July 24, 2024
  • Student Ending Date: June 6, 2025

Key breaks include

  • Fall Break: September 23 – October 7, 2024
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 25 – November 29, 2024
  • Winter Break: December 23, 2024 – January 13, 2025
  • Spring Break: March 24 – April 4, 2025

Kindergarten and TK Special Schedule

Please see the dates and times below for our TK-kinder minimum day schedule for the first 8 days.  TK/Kinder parents need to pick up students at the classrooms.  Gates will be open in the afternoon.  Please do not park in the drop-off/pick-up lane.

  • Wednesday, 7/24-Friday, 7/26 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Monday, 7/29-Friday, 8/2 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Monday, 8/5 kindergarten and TK will start the full-day schedule (2:30 dismissal)

Community Schools Logo

Loma Verde Is A Proud Participant In Community Schools

The Dream

Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Every child deserves a public school that opens the doors to reach them. Community Schools not only open doors but propels our children toward their dreams. By bringing students, families, staff, and the community together, we forge an unbreakable partnership dedicated to unlocking each child’s full potential. Entirely free of charge, every student will have access to the same opportunities. We believe that finances, backgrounds, and abilities should never hinder a student’s opportunities for success. Community Schools will ensure equal access to resources, creating a level playing field for all students. Whether it’s cutting-edge technology, comprehensive learning materials, or enriching extracurricular opportunities, every child will have the tools they need to thrive.

Each student’s journey is unique, as are the required supports. Our commitment to equity means tailoring those supports to meet their individual needs, whether providing tutoring, mental health services, or community outreach programs. Together, we break down barriers and pave the way to student success. By being a part of Community Schools, you will transform your child’s future. It will provide real-world support to students and their families. We believe that students can achieve their dreams when they have all the resources they need to succeed.

The Vision

Transform our schools into a place where students and families come first, where everyone in the community joins to help students succeed.

The Mission

Improve students’ lives by bringing more services into the school, offering more before and after school opportunities, making more local community partnerships, and sharing decision-making with the entire community.

Community School Pillars

The key to the long-lasting success of Community Schools is found in the essential four pillars: Student Support, Expanded Learning, Community Engagement, and Shared Leadership.

Web Links and Resources

Loma Verde Dress Code: School Uniforms

Loma Verde students will be required to wear school uniforms. Shirts are blue, white or grey and pants/shorts/skirts are navy or black. Spirit t-shirts can be worn any day. Please wear closed-toe shoes daily. If you need help acquiring the uniforms, please contact the office. Information is confidential.

DRESS CODE:

Students are expected to come to school appropriately dressed. Students failing to dress appropriately will be asked to change. If students are unable to change, parents/guardians will be contacted to bring clothing for their child to school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have all student clothing free of any writing, pictures, or insignias. Students are not allowed to display by wearing or placement of apparel that would signify the affiliation or intent of affiliation in a student group advocating or participating in disruptive behavior. Ed Code 35183

Loma Verde allows for the outdoor use of sun-protective clothing and the use of sunscreen by students during the day. Sun Protective Clothing EC 35183.5

PANTS SHOULD:

  • Be fitted at the waist
  • Be worn on the waist, not sagging
  • Stay up on the waist if the belt isn’t worn
  • Not show skin
  • Completely cover other clothing worn as an undergarment (gym shorts, underwear, etc.)
  • Leggings must be worn appropriately

SHORTS SHOULD:

  • Be fitted at the waist
  • Not be short shorts
  • Be long enough to cover the buttocks, and upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending, or reaching
  • Not be torn

SKIRTS, SKORTS, DRESSES SHOULD:

  • Be long enough to cover the buttocks, and upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending, or reaching

TOPS SHOULD:

  • Not be backless, low back or low front
  • Not be tube tops, halter tops, or spaghetti straps
  • Not show bra, bandeau or bra-like items
  • Be long enough so that skin is not showing at the midriff when arms are raised
  • Have at least one-inch straps
  • Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times

HATS/CAPS/HOODS:

  • Hats and beanies must be worn with the bill forward, team hats should be worn outdoors ONLY
  • Hoods are not allowed to be worn indoors

SHOES SHOULD:

  • Be worn at all times and tied
  • Cover heels and toes
  • Tennis shoes must be tied at all times
  • Sandals must have closed toes and heel straps 
  • Flip-flops or other backless shoes or sandals are not acceptable and can create a safety issue

NOT ALLOWED ON CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES:

  • Hanging belts, belts must be through belts loops
  • Hairnets, bandanas, or blankets worn as outer garment covering
  • Pajamas (only during class and school spirit days)
  • Clothing with words or logos shall be free of writing or images that promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs, violence, profanity, rude, pictures, vulgarity, sexual connotations or racial prejudice
  • Any item that becomes a disruption to the educational process
  • Make-up is inappropriate in the elementary school
  • Dangling earrings, long chains, and keys are worn visibly around the neck are unsafe (key chains should not be on the playground, as it will present a danger)

If you choose to not have your child wear a uniform, please note, the following dress code must be followed. Be sure to read it. The Uniform Exemption Waiver form for this upcoming year is available in the office.

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.

New Student Registration Information

  • 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: www.cvesd.org

Loma Verde Elementary currently has limited space in all classes for this year. 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.

PARENT LEADERS NEEDED

Are you interested in getting more involved at Loma Verde?  We need parents to serve on our School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee. If you are interested in making decisions about our school budget and School Plan for Student Achievement, please consider getting involved.  Please let Principal Bree Watson (bree.watson@cvesd.org) know if you would like to join the committees. Our PTO is also looking for parent leaders; let us know if you want to join!

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. Fundraisers and 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! The membership drive will begin soon. Thank you!

We Need You! 2024-2025 School Site Council Parent & Community Member Elections

We are looking for parents and community members that are interested in being part of our Loma Verde School Site Council. There are 5 parents/community members on this committee that serve a 2-year term. If you are interested in running for our Loma Verde School Site Council, please click here to put your name on the ballot. SSC elections will be held at the start of the new school year. The meetings are once a month, on a Tuesday, from 3-4:00 pm. SSC helps make decisions on school safety and how to spend our LCAP and Title 1 funds. Contact bree.watson@cvesd.org if you have questions. SSC Parent/Community Member Nomination Form

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!

PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP

All of us at Loma Verde want to thank our families and community members in advance for their patience and understanding as we try to accommodate the many vehicles that arrive each morning and afternoon at our school. We strongly recommend that families use the drop-off and pick-up areas we have established at school. Drop off students only in the drop-off zone.

  • If you must leave your car, park in the parking lot, not the bus loop.
  • NO Dogs during arrival and dismissal.
  • Please do not park in RESERVED spaces or the staff parking lot.
  • Students must walk bikes on the sidewalk.
  • The drop-off window is between 7:15-7:50 AM for students that are eating breakfast on campus and 7:30-8:00 AM for students that are not having breakfast at school. Students will line up on the blacktop in the morning between 7:30-8:00 AM where they will be supervised by Loma Verde staff. Each class has a designated place to line up. Teachers will pick their classes up on the blacktop at 8:00 AM. Instruction begins at 8:00 every day. Your child will be considered tardy if they are not on campus by 8:00 AM.
  • Kinder, TK, SDC preschool, and preschool parents: please follow your teacher’s instructions regarding drop-off.
  • Students who are not picked up by 2:45 pm (1:15 pm on minimum days) will be escorted to the office and must sign in.  The person picking up the child must come to the office to sign him/her out.
  • Parents may come onto campus from 2:30-2:45 PM (1:00-1:15 minimum days) to pick up their child(ren). Please pick up your child outside the classroom and leave campus promptly. Gates will be locked at 2:45 PM and 1:15 PM on minimum days.
  • For everyone’s safety BE PATIENT, KIND, and CONSIDERATE.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

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 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 7:50 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!

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.

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