The Wildcat Way Dec. 1-5, 2025 (Week #17)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson


Hello Loma Verde Families,

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with love, laughter, and great memories! We’re so thankful for our amazing Loma Verde Wildcats and the joy of helping them learn and grow.

Just a quick reminder—classes resume on Monday, December 1, with a full day of learning and fun. We’ll follow our regular dismissal times.

The next three weeks are packed with exciting activities, including 6th Grade Camp, the PTO Holiday Shop, awards celebrations, and Spirit Week. A huge thank you for your generosity during our APEX fundraiser! Because of your support and the help of our incredible volunteers at the Fun Run, our school raised almost $5,000—what an amazing accomplishment!

Thank you for ensuring your child arrives on time and ready to learn each day—it truly makes a big difference. We’re so grateful for your continued support and partnership, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday!

Warmly,
Mrs. Bree Watson
Principal

  • Monday, 12/1 Students return from Thanksgiving Break (full day)
  • Tuesday, 12/2 2:45-3:45 PM Loma Verde Community School Meeting @403
  • Tuesday, 12/2 9:00-10:00 AM CVESD University Parenting Class: Sensory Processing Struggles @ District Office
  • Friday, 12/5 8:00-8:30 AM Fun Family Friday
  • Friday, 12/5 8:30-9:30 AM PTO Meeting @403 Everyone Welcome!
  • Saturday, 12/6 6:00 PM Chula Vista Starlight Parade (Safety Patrol, Student Council, & Peace Patrol attend)
  • Monday, 12/8-Friday, 12/12 VAPA Week
  • Monday, 12/8-Thursday, 12/18 Loma Verde PTO Holiday Shop
  • Tuesday, 12/9 3:00 PM Loma Verde SSC Meeting
  • Tuesday, 12/9 5:00-7:00 PM Wildcat Winter Celebration & Lead Showcase @ Auditorium
  • Wednesday, 12/10 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting @ District Office
  • Thursday, 12/11 8:15 AM 5th & 6th Grade ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 12/11 5:00 PM Kinder Holiday Performance
  • Friday, 12/12 Food Distribution
  • Monday, 12/15-Friday, 12/19 6th Grade Camp
  • Monday, 12/15 8:15 AM TK & Kinder ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/16 8:15 AM 1st & 2nd ACE Awards
  • Wednesday, 12/17 8:15 AM 3rd & 4th ACE Awards
  • Friday, 12/19 Last Day of 2nd Quarter & Progress Reports sent home
  • Monday, 12/22/25-Monday, 1/12/26 Winter Break
  • Tuesday, 1/13/26 Students Return (Minimum Day)
  • Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar

Join Us for a Holiday Potluck Breakfast & PTO Meeting!

We’d love to celebrate the season with you at our Holiday Potluck Breakfast and PTO Meeting on Friday, December 5, at 8:30 AM in Room 403, right after the Fun Family Friday classroom event.

Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy good food, great company, and festive cheer! During the meeting, we’ll be planning exciting upcoming activities:

  • Wildcat Winter Celebration & LEAD Showcase
  • PTO Holiday Shop

Everyone is welcome—your ideas and energy make a big difference! English/Spanish translation will be provided. Bring a friend and help us make this winter wonderful for our Wildcats! Sign up here to bring a breakfast item to share: https://bit.ly/PTOPotLuck2025

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—we couldn’t do it without you!

PTO Holiday Shop is Coming!

The PTO Holiday Shop is coming back to Loma Verde this year! It will be open from Tuesday, December 9 through Thursday, December 18 in room 403. This is an opportunity for students to purchase inexpensive gifts for their friends and family. All the proceeds go to the Loma Verde PTO and benefit all of our scholars. More information will be sent home soon! If you would like to help volunteer, please contact Elsie Degadillo @ elsie.delgadillo@cvesd.org or stop by the Community School Parent room 403 to sign up. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed!

Our school loves Family Volunteers! If you are able to volunteer for any of the events below, please let us know! Contact Elsie Delgadillo or Sugey Alvarado if you can help.

  • PTO Holiday Gift Shop – December 9-18 Volunteers needed!
  • Wildcat Winter Celebration & LEAD Showcase – December 9, 5:00-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed to help prep the piñata crafts, cookie decorating station, and help with decorations for the auditorium.
  • Food Distribution – December 12, 10:30-1:00 @ auditorium

Federal Survey Cards Reminder – Please Return!

Federal survey cards were sent home last week. All parents are asked to complete and return these forms as soon as possible. Certain funding for our school depends on this information, regardless of whether you are a federal employee. Thank you for your prompt attention and support!

Every Minute Counts!

Did you know that being just 5 minutes late each day can add up to a significant loss of learning time over the course of the school year? Every minute matters—especially in the morning when routines are set and learning begins.

Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of arriving at school on time every day. Building strong habits now sets the tone for a successful day and a successful year!

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.
  • Gate Closure: For the safety and security of our campus, all gates will close at 8:00 AM.

After 8:00 AM, students must enter through the office and will be marked tardy.

Let’s work together to help every student make the most of their learning time. Thank you for your continued support!

Week #16 TK-6th grade attendance average: 95.1% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Year-to-date (8/23/25-11/21/25) average attendance: 95.4% (Goal is 98%)

Week #16 Highest Attendance

  • 99.1% – Room 504 Ms. Castro – 5th grade
  • 98.9% – Room 203 Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
  • 98.9% – Room 202 Ms. Kang – 3rd grade

WEEK #16 Most Improved Attendance

  • Room 502 Ms. Holmes – kindergarten
  • Room 503 Ms. Jones – 4th grade

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.

PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during drop-off and pick-up. To keep everyone safe and things running smoothly:

  • Use only the designated drop-off/pick-up zones.
  • If you need to leave your car, park in the lot—not the bus loop.
  • No dogs on campus during arrival or dismissal.
  • Do not park in RESERVED or staff spaces.
  • Students must walk bikes on sidewalks.

Morning Drop-Off Times:

  • 7:15–7:55 AM for students eating breakfast
  • 7:30–8:00 AM for all others
    Students line up on the blacktop and are picked up by teachers at 8:00 AM. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00—students arriving after this time are marked tardy.

Kinder, TK, SDC Preschool & Preschool: Follow your teacher’s specific drop-off instructions.

Afternoon Pick-Up:

  • Students not picked up by 2:45 PM (or 1:15 PM on minimum days) will be taken to the office and must be signed out.
  • Parents may enter campus from 2:30–2:45 PM (or 1:00–1:15 PM on minimum days) to pick up students outside classrooms. Gates close promptly at dismissal time.

Let’s all remember to be patient, kind, and considerate—thank you for helping us keep Loma Verde safe and welcoming for everyone!

Gently Used Uniforms Needed

Has your child outgrown their school uniform? 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.

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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