The Wildcat Way Oct. 13-17, 2025 (Week #11)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Week #11 Update – Learning, Clubs & Community Fun!

Dear Loma Verde Families,

We’re already in Week #11, and there’s so much exciting learning happening across campus! Thank you for your continued support—strong attendance is essential for student success, and we appreciate your efforts to ensure your child is here and ready to learn each day.

✨ LEAD Before & After School Clubs – Quarter 2 Begins This Week!
Our second quarter of LEAD enrichment clubs kicks off this week! There’s still limited availability in some clubs, so if you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss out—sign up here ➡️ https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com/

📅 Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

  • Family BBQ – Wednesday, October 15
    Join us during your child’s lunchtime for a fun and delicious family gathering! (See flyer for details)
  • Movie Night – Friday, October 24
    We’ll be showing Coco—bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening with our school community!
  • Halloween Character Parade – Friday, October 31 at 8:15 AM
    Students may wear costumes to school (see guidelines). Families are welcome to attend!
  • Chula Vista Community Collaborative Trunk or Treat – Friday, October 31 from 4:30–7:30 PM
    Held at Loma Verde! Enjoy free candy, classic cars, and a costume contest—a fun way to wrap up the month!

October is shaping up to be an exciting month at Loma Verde. We’re so glad you’re part of it!

  • Monday, 10/13 Lead Clubs Begin
  • Tuesday, 10/14 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ District Office
  • Wednesday, 10/15 Family BBQ Picnic Lunch with your child (During scheduled lunch times)
  • Wednesday, 10/15 3:00-4:00 SSC Meeting @403
  • Wednesday, 10/15 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting @District Office
  • Thursday, 10/16 8:30-10:30 Positive Parenting Class @ 403
  • Thursday, 10/16 9:00-10:00 Pupil Services Coffee Talk – Topic: Special Education @ CVESD District Office Board Room (Special Education families are invited to join the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Pupil Services Department for an upcoming Coffee Talk! This event is a chance to share conversations, ask questions, and strengthen the partnership between families and the district. Together, we’ll build connections and exchange ideas in a welcoming space designed to support your student’s success.)
  • Thursday, 10/16 10:16 AM Great American Shakeout Earthquake Drill
  • Thursday, 10/16 2:30 Spirit Wear Sale
  • Thursday, 10/16 2:45 PM Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting
  • Friday, 10/17 8:15 AM ELAC & Coffee with the Principal @403
  • Saturday, 10/18 Satruday Scholars Day #1
  • Monday, 10/20-Friday, 10/24 VAPA Week
  • Wednesday, 10/22 5:00 CVESD Budget Advisory Meeting @District Office
  • Thursday, 10/23 8:30-10:30 Positive Parenting Class @ 403
  • Friday, 10/24 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
  • Friday, 10/24 5:30 PM PTO Family Movie Night (Movie begins at 6:15 PM)
  • Saturday, 10/25 8:00-1:00 Mini CABE Conference @Otay Ranch High School
  • Saturday, 10/25 Saturday Scholars Day #2
  • Monday, 10/27-Friday, 10/31 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
  • Wednesday, 10/29 2:45-3:45 Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting @403
  • Thursday, 10/30 4:00-5:00 CVESD University Class Topic: Anxiety (1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Understand what’s really happening in the brain to cause low frustration tolerance, emotional dysregulation, rigidity, aggression, and excessive worry and fear, and practice ways to manage. @CVESD District Office
  • Friday, 10/31 8:15 Halloween Parade @ blacktop (Parents must sign in at the office to watch the parade)
  • Friday, 10/31 4:30-7:30 PM Trunk or Treat Event @ Loma Verde
  • Saturday, 11/1 Satruday Scholars Day #3
  • Monday, 11/3 3rd Grade Dia De Los Muertos Presentations @MPR
  • Friday, 11/7 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
  • Friday, 11/7 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting
  • Monday, 11/10 APEX Fundraiser Begins
  • Tuesday, 11/11 No School in Honor of Veterans’ Day
  • Wednesday, 11/12 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 11/13 Wildcat Wellness Day
  • Friday, 11/14 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
  • Thursday, 11/20 APEX Fundraiser Fun Run – Parents are welcome to attend!
  • Friday, 11/21 8:15 ELAC Meeting @403
  • Monday, 11/24-Friday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Break – No School
  • Saturday, 12/6 Chula Vista Starlight Parade (Safety Patrol, Student Council, & Peace Patrol attend)
  • Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar

Sign Up for 2nd Quarter LEAD CLUBS

Quarter 2 is almost here, and that means… CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏀🎨🎭
From sports to arts, STEM to reading, there’s something for every Loma Verde learner to explore, create, and have a blast doing! Spots are limited, so don’t wait, grab your club today, and get ready for fun, friends, and a whole lot of Loma Verde spirit. ✨

Sign up here ➡️ https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com/

Let’s make Quarter 2 the most exciting one yet! 💛 💚 Ms. Jackie

LEAD Club Survey – Please Respond

We value your feedback! To help us improve and strengthen our LEAD Clubs program, we invite you to complete the Loma Verde LEAD Clubs Family Survey. Your input will guide us in creating the best possible experience for our students and families. ✅ Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. https://forms.office.com/r/XzMrA6Ugr5
Your voice matters, and together we can continue to grow and support our students in meaningful ways. Thank you for being an important part of our Loma Verde community! — Ms. Jackie

Saturday Scholars Fall Session Begins Soon!

We’re excited to welcome students to the Saturday Scholars Fall Session, beginning October 18! This special program gives Loma Verde students the chance to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics beyond the classroom.

For new students and families, Saturday Scholars offers hands-on learning with the Navy’s top medical technicians. Over four Saturdays—October 18, October 25, November 1, and November 8—students will explore grade-level STEM topics through research, experiments, and engaging activities that support classroom learning.

For returning students, the program increases academic challenge with a focus on public speaking, model building, and research—helping students grow academically, socially, and intellectually.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! To sign up, please see Mr. Hemmingway or visit the front office.

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey!

Birthday Celebrations & CVESD Wellness Policy

Celebrating Birthdays the Healthy Way at CVESD 🎉🍎

At CVESD, we’re proud to support student health and safety through our Wellness Policy. As part of this commitment, we kindly ask that no celebratory food items be brought to school during the day for birthday celebrations. English Wellness Policy Spanish Wellness Policy

Please also avoid making arrangements to distribute food before or after school on campus. Many of our students have food allergies, and even a small exposure—such as to peanuts—can cause a serious reaction in just seconds.

🎈 Instead, we encourage fun and creative non-food ways to celebrate, like special pencils, stickers, or a classroom activity. These alternatives help ensure every Wildcat stays safe and included.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, healthy, and joyful environment for all!

Please Monitor What Your Child Watches on TV, Videos, and Games

Partnering for a Peaceful School Community 🌟

Parents and guardians, you play a key role in helping us create a safe and respectful environment at school. One way to support this is by monitoring the videos, shows, and games your child watches and plays.

🎮📺 Some media may include content that isn’t suitable for young children, and we want to ensure that all students feel safe and comfortable at school. Play fighting, simulating weapons, or discussing inappropriate content is not allowed on campus.

For helpful tips and reviews, Common Sense Media is a fantastic resource for navigating parenting in the digital age. Thank you for helping us build a kind, peaceful, and inclusive community for all Wildcats!

Parent CABE Conferences Coming Up!

Loma Verde parents are invited to attend the annual CABE Mini-Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you would like to attend, Loma Verde parent involvement funds will cover the cost. Please notify our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Elsie, in room 403 if you are interested by 10/17/25.

Loma Verde Halloween Character Parade – Friday, 10/31

Loma Verde’s Halloween Character Parade
📅 Friday, October 31
🕣 8:15 AM

Students are welcome to wear costumes to school! Please follow these guidelines when selecting a costume:

  • Faces must remain uncovered.
  • Costumes should be tasteful and age-appropriate for an elementary school setting. Our youngest students are just 3 years old—please avoid anything scary or referencing shows/games not suitable for young children.
  • No blood, gore, or graphic elements.
  • No fake weapons (guns, swords, knives, etc.) or anything resembling a weapon.
  • Costumes must be manageable without adult assistance.
  • If you’re unsure whether a costume is appropriate, ask your teacher for guidance.

🎭 Students participating in the parade should arrive at school in costume and remain in costume throughout the day.
📚 Students who choose not to participate will be supervised in the library.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Please sign in at the office upon arrival.

Visitor Sign-In Reminders

Visitor Sign-In: All visitors on campus after the start of the bell and during school hours must be signed in at the front office. Please be prepared to bring your I.D. and sign in via the Raptor Visitor Management System. If you are attending an event, come early to sign in.

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

Show Your Wildcat Pride! 🐾 We’re excited to offer Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies for sale on Thursday, October 16, right after school!

  • T-shirts: $13
  • Hoodies: $33
    (Cash only at this time)

Students can wear their spirit gear any day of the week or stick with their uniform shirt—either way, they’ll be showing off their Wildcat pride!

📄 Order forms are available in the office or you can click here to access one online.

Let’s fill our campus with school spirit! 🎉
Reminder: Please write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie to help keep it safe.

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.

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 located next to room 406, which can be used to fill 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.

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 #10 TK-6th grade attendance average: 96.4% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Year-to-date (8/23/25-10/10/25) average attendance: 95.9% (Goal is 98%)

Week #10 Highest Attendance

  • 100% Room 401 – Ms. Munoz Benavente 3rd grade
  • 100% Room 602 – Ms. Lloyd TK
  • 99% Room 303 – Ms. Polanco 1st grade
  • 98.9% Room 201 – Ms. Samayoa 3rd grade
  • 98.3% Room 304 – Ms. Villanueva 2nd grade

WEEK #10 Most Improved Attendance

  • Room 303 Ms. Polanco – 1st grade
  • Room 601 Mr. Lopez – kinder

Winning Classes with 97% or higher attendance for the month of September! They earned a plushy day for their class!

  • 98.5% Ms. Jones – Room 503
  • 97.9% Ms. Rincon – Room 203
  • 97.6% Ms. Lopez – Room 401
  • 97.5% Ms. Villanueva – Room 304
  • 97.4% Ms. Kang – Room 202

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.

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. 

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