The Wildcat Way Aug. 4-8, 2025 (Week #3)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Hello Loma Verde Families,

We’re entering our third week of instruction, and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and amazing learning happening across campus! Over the past two weeks, our Loma Verde Wildcats have been exploring what it truly means to be a Wildcat.

Our Three Personal Standards help make Loma Verde a safe, respectful, and inspiring place to learn and grow. Please take a moment to review these traits with your children:

  • Show Respect
  • Make Good Decisions
  • Solve Problems

We’re always on the lookout for Wildcats who go above and beyond in demonstrating these standards. We’ll be celebrating our Wildcats of the Week this Monday during our Blacktop Character Assembly.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Fun Family Friday and PTO meeting—what a fantastic turnout! Be sure to mark your calendars for the next one on September 5.

Also, don’t miss our important Loma Verde Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 7, with two sessions available:
🕠 5:30–6:15 PM
🕕 6:15–7:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, learn about grade-level content standards, and hear important school updates. School spirit items will also be available for purchase that evening.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful week, Wildcat families!

🐾 Wildcat Families in Action – A Fantastic Start to Fun Family Fridays!

  • Monday, 8/4 Lead Clubs Begin
  • Tuesday, 8/2 3:00-4:00 PM SSC Meeting – Room 403 SSC Agenda 8/5/25
  • Thursday, 8/7 5:30-6:15 PM Session 1, 6:15-7:00 PM Session 2 – Curriculum Night
  • Monday, 8/11 School Picture Day (wear uniform)
  • Monday, 8/11-Friday, 8/15 VAPA Week (art, music, theater)
  • Tuesday, 8/12 12:00-2:00 PM DAC/DELAC Meeting – District Office
  • Wednesday, 8/13 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting
  • Friday, 8/15 8:15-9:15 AM Coffee with the Principal
  • Monday, 8/18 Make-up Picture Day
  • Thursday, 8/21 9:00-10:00 AM Parent Workshop: Executive Functioning – District Office (click here for more information)
  • Tuesday, 8/26 2:45 PM Community School Steering Committee Meeting – Room 403
  • Wednesday, 8/27 5:30 PM Kinder-6th Grade DLI Parent Meeting – Auditorium (Free homework pass, bring a stuffie to school pass, or wear a hat in class pass to students if parents attend. Class with the highest participation earns a special prize!)
  • Monday, 9/1 NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY
  • Tuesday, 9/2 3:00 PM SSC Meeting – Room 403
  • Thursday, 9/4 5:30-7:00 PM Family Reading Games Night
  • Friday, 9/5 8:00-8:30 AM Fun Family Friday Activity in Classroom (all parents/guardians welcome, sign in at the lunch arbor first)
  • Friday, 9/6 8:30-9:30 AM PTO Meeting – Room 403
  • Tuesday, 9/9 12:00-2:00 PM DAC/DELAC Meeting – District Office
  • Wednesday, 9/10 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting – District Office
  • Thursday, 9/11-Thursday, 9/18 Parent/Teacher Conferences (minimum days – 1:00 dismissal each day)
  • Thursday, 9/11 8:15-9:15 AM Bullying Awareness & Mental Health Presentation for Parent/Guardians – Room 403 & online
  • Friday, 9/12 LEAD Clubs End for 1st Quarter
  • Friday, 9/12 5:00-7:30 PM Loma Verde Family Fiesta Dance
  • Monday, 9/15-Friday, 9/19 Loma Verde Spirit Week
  • Wednesday, 9/17 5:30-6:30 PM Bullying Awareness & Mental Health Presentation for Parent/Guardians – Room 403 & Online (repeat of 9/11 presentation)
  • Friday, 9/19 Last Day of 1st Quarter
  • Monday, 9/22-Monday, 10/6 Fall Break
  • Tuesday, 10/7 Students Return, Start of 2nd Quarter (minimum day – 1:00 dismissal)
  • Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar

Exciting News from Our LEAD Program!

LEAD offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for students, including tutoring, music, sports, and much more! Through these programs, students build new skills and enjoy meaningful interactions with peers in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

📅 LEAD Clubs begin Monday, August 4th!
If your child is registered, you should have already received a confirmation email. Registration is ongoing, so if you’re interested in signing your child up for a class, click here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Jackie at:
📧 jacquel.gonzalezsand@cvesd.org
📞 619-997-3278

We’re looking forward to another amazing year of enrichment activities for our Wildcats!

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.

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.

Join Our PTO and Make a Difference!

We need your support to make this school year truly special for our Loma Verde students! By joining our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), you’ll play a vital role in supporting school events, fundraisers, and more.

💡 Your membership dues directly fund essential programs such as:

  • Field trips
  • Classroom supplies
  • Guest speakers
  • Assemblies
  • And much more — all benefiting OUR STUDENTS!

🎉 Membership is just $5 per individual or $10 per family.
The membership drive is happening now! A flyer was included in your back-to-school packet, and additional copies are available in the front office.

Exciting Incentives!

  • Classes with 50% participation by September 18, 2025, will earn a popcorn party!
  • The top 3 classes (Preschool–6th grade) will win a pizza party!

Our goal is full participation from both families and staff. Let’s work together to make this year unforgettable for our Wildcats! Thank you for your continued support!

2025-2026 School Site Council Parent & Community Member Elections

Congratulations to the parents elected by our community to serve on the Loma Verde School Site Council!
We appreciate their dedication to supporting our school and students. The five parent/community representatives on this important committee are:

  • Faustino Lopez
  • Lakota Hollins
  • Sabrina Guitron
  • Ceasar Carreno
  • Sara Stohl

These representatives meet monthly with elected Loma Verde staff members and the principal to make key decisions regarding our School Safety Plan, School Plan for Student Achievement, and other important school finance matters. Guests are always welcome to attend these meetings. 👉 [Click here to view the meeting schedule for the year.]

Important School Policies and Reminders

  • 📘 Stay Informed Click on the LV 2025–26 Parent-Student Handbook for everything you need to know about school policies, procedures, and resources.
  • Uniform Policy: Students must wear their school uniform daily unless a Uniform Waiver has been submitted to the office.
  • Toys and Electronics: Students should not bring toys, cards, or unnecessary gadgets unless they have been approved by the classroom teacher.
  • Water Bottles: Please only send plain water in student water bottles. No Gatorade, Prime, juice, etc., as these beverages stain carpets and attract pests. We have a new bottle filler next to room 406 to fill up water bottles.
  • Food Sharing: No sharing of food is allowed.
  • No Gum or Candy: Please ensure that students do not bring gum or candy to school.
  • Label Personal Items: Be sure to label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name to help ensure they are returned if misplaced.

PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders – Thank You for Your Support!

All of us at Loma Verde want to thank our families and community members in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to safely accommodate the many vehicles arriving each morning and afternoon.

🚗 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines:

  • Please use the designated drop-off and pick-up zones only.
  • If you need to leave your vehicle, park in the parking lot—not in the bus loop.
  • Do not park in RESERVED spaces or the staff parking lot.
  • No dogs are allowed on campus during arrival and dismissal times.
  • Students must walk their bikes on the sidewalk.

🕒 Drop-Off Times:

  • 7:15–7:50 AM for students eating breakfast on campus
  • 7:30–8:00 AM for students not eating breakfast
    Students will line up on the blacktop between 7:30–8:00 AM, supervised by Loma Verde staff. Each class has a designated line-up area, and teachers will pick up their students at 8:00 AM, when instruction begins.
    Students arriving after 8:00 AM are considered tardy.

👶 Kinder, TK, SDC Preschool, and Preschool Families:
Please follow your teacher’s specific instructions for drop-off procedures.

🕝 Dismissal Times:

  • Students not picked up by 2:45 PM (or 1:15 PM on minimum days) will be escorted to the office and must be signed out by an authorized adult.
  • Parents may enter campus between 2:30–2:45 PM (or 1:00–1:15 PM on minimum days) to pick up their child outside the classroom.
  • Gates will be locked promptly at 2:45 PM (1:15 PM on minimum days).

💛 For everyone’s safety, please remember to be patient, kind, and considerate.
Thank you for helping us keep Loma Verde safe and welcoming for all!

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 #2 TK-6th grade attendance average: 97%

Week #2 Highest Attendance

  • 100% Room 201 Ms. Samayoa – 3rd grade
  • 98.6% Room 304 Ms. Villanueva – 2nd grade
  • 98.5% Room 302 Ms. deAnda (Ms. Guzman) – 1st grade
  • 98.5% Room 303 Ms. Polanco – 1st grade

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

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

LET’S IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE THIS YEAR!

Attendance is crucial for your child’s success. Students should only miss school if they are sick. If your child has symptoms, they can return to school once they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, and their symptoms are improving. Students do not need to be completely symptom-free to return. If you need independent study for a special circumstance, please contact us.

Arriving on Time
Please ensure your child arrives by 7:55 a.m. and is lined up on the blacktop (for 1st–6th grade) or by the classroom (for TK–Kindergarten). If they arrive after 8:00 a.m., they will be marked tardy.

Secure Campus Reminder
At 8:00 a.m., we begin a secure campus. Parents and guardians must exit promptly at this time. We appreciate your cooperation!

School Arrival Times
Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
FREE breakfast is available from 7:15 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. If students miss breakfast, Second Chance Breakfast is available during the first recess.

Reporting Absences
If your child is absent, it is important to call the office to report the reason for the absence at 619-420-3940. You can leave a voicemail or email us at lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org.

Absences that are not reported will be considered unexcused. After 3 unexcused absences or tardies, you will receive a truancy letter.

Early Pick-Up and Tardiness
If you pick up your child early or if they are tardy for personal reasons, this will be considered unexcused unless a valid reason (like a doctor’s note) is provided. We encourage you to schedule appointments during school breaks when possible.

Missing School Means Missing Learning!
Our school staff will be monitoring attendance closely. For students who are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school or having excessive tardies), we will schedule SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings, make phone calls, and conduct home visits to support improved attendance.

We truly appreciate your efforts in getting your child to school every day and on time!

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.

CVESD University Workshops – English  CVESD University Workshops – Spanish

Click here to learn more about the Rigorous Learning for All is a call to action for our entire CVESD community to ensure that every student has the tools, support, and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. Read the full plan here. 

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