The Wildcat Way January 20-27, 2025 (Week #21)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Dear Families,

We had a wonderful first week back from Winter Break! As a friendly reminder, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We encourage you to spend part of the holiday engaging in meaningful activities that honor Dr. King’s legacy. Families are invited to participate in an optional, off-campus Day of Service. Across San Diego County, there are many opportunities, including beach cleanups, food bank volunteering, and neighborhood enhancement projects.

For more information on local service events, please visit: https://www.handsonsandiego.org/mlkday.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the spirit of service and community.

Warm regards, Mrs. Watson

CVESD LCAP Information

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) wants to hear from you! As part of our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, we are hosting an in-person and online forum for families, students, and community members to participate in our annual LCAP survey. The LCAP survey is part of CVESD’s annual efforts to ensure that our resources are being allocated to meet the needs of our diverse student population.

2024-25 LCAP Survey Links

LCAP Survey (English)

LCAP Survey (Spanish)

For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or look below at the LCAP Parent Guide for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Loma Verde Scholastic Book Fair 1/27-1/31

Dear Parents and Families:

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair starts next week! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the Book Fair, which will take place from 1/27-1/31 in the library from 9:00-3:00.

This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. You can set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Click here to sign up for the e-wallet. All purchases benefit our school. E-wallet link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lomaverdeelementaryschool

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading!

  • Click Here for the 2024-2025 CVESD School Calendar
  • Monday, 1/20 NO SCHOOL – Legal Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Tuesday, 1/21 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ 84 East J Street
  • Wednesday, 1/22 3:00 SSC Meeting @ Room 403 (new date)
  • Friday, 1/24 8:15 Coffee with the Principal @ Room 403
  • Monday, 1/27-Friday, 1/31 Loma Verde Book Fair Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/iS2YREdTiE
  • Friday, 1/31 5:00-7:00 PTO Family Bingo Night @Loma Verde Auditorium
  • Tuesday, 2/11 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ 84 East J Street
  • Wednesday, 2/12 5:00-6:30 Loma Verde Family Math Night @Loma Verde Auditorium
  • Wednesday, 2/12 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting @ 84 East J Street
  • Friday, 2/14 NO SCHOOL – Legal Holiday – Lincoln’s Day
  • Monday, 2/17  NO SCHOOL – Legal Holiday – Washington’s Day

Family Bingo Night Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for our second annual Loma Verde Family Bingo Night and Book Fair on Friday, 1/31 from 5:00-7:00 in the auditorium and library.

  • Free bingo, prizes, bike raffle, and more!
  • Please let us know who is coming to the event by registering here. Fill out one form for the family. https://forms.office.com/r/iS2YREdTiE
  • Food for sale: pizza, nachos, drinks, chips
  • Loma Verde students and their parents/guardians only.
  • Students must attend with an adult.
  • Sponsored by the Loma Verde PTO
  • Book Fair will be open from 5:00-7:00 in the library

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. Icela in the office or call (619) 420-3940.

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

  • Loma Verde Book Fair 1/24-1/31 Sign up on Class Dojo to volunteer!
  • PTO Family Bingo Night 1/31/25 5:00-7:00
  • 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)

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The T-shirts are $13 and the sweatshirts cost $33. (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 or click here. Let’s show our school spirit, Wildcats! Please make sure to write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie.

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. Please send only plain water in student water bottles.
  • NO Gatorade, Prime, juice, etc., as this stains our carpets and attracts pests.
  • Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name.
  • Students are required to wear their school uniform every day unless a Uniform Waiver has been turned in to the office.
  • Students should not bring toys, cards, unnecessary gadgets, or electronics to school unless approved by the classroom teacher.
  • No sharing of food is allowed.
  • NO GUM AND NO CANDY, please.

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.

Week #20 TK-6th grade attendance average: 93.2% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (8/19/24-1/17/24) average attendance: 94.4% (Goal is 98%)

Week #20 Highest Attendance

  • 100% Room 302 Mrs. deAnda – 1st grade
  • 98.9% Room 503 Ms. Jones – 4th grade
  • 97.6% Room 303 Mrs. Polanco – 1st grade

Week #20 Most Improved Attendance

  • Room 302 Mrs. deAnda – 1st grade
  • Room 303 Mrs. Polanco – 1st grade

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

Punctuality is Important

Did you know that being just 5 minutes late each day can add up to a significant loss of learning time over the school year? Every minute matters! Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of arriving at school on time every day.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Line-up Time: Students should be lined up on the blacktop by 7:55 am.
  • Start Time: Classes begin promptly at 8:00 am.
  • Gates Close: For the safety and security of our campus, all gates will close at 8:00 am.
  • After this time, students will need to enter through the office and will be marked tardy.

Help your child build strong habits and maximize their learning time. Being on time sets the tone for a successful day!

DID YOU KNOW?

  • 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!

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.

Donations Needed!

DONATION IS NEEDED for cases of water in our classrooms.  If you are able to donate a case of water please drop it off at the school office between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Thank you!

Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school by the office.   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 7:15-7:55. 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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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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