The Wildcat Way Feb. 16-20, 2026 (Week #25)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Presidents’ Day Celebration

NO SCHOOL Friday, 2/13 & Monday, 2/16

Students Return Tuesday, 2/17 (2:30 dismissal)

Family Math Night was such a success! THANK YOU for attending! A BIG thank you to the PTO, Ms. Crespo, Ms. Castro, SDSU Student Teachers, and the other Loma Verde staff for making this a great event!

  • Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar
  • Monday, 2/2-Friday, 3/20 ELPAC Testng for K-6th grade English Learners
  • Wednesday, 2/11 NEW STUDENT 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Opens (TK, Kinder, & New Students)
  • Friday, 2/13-Monday, 2/16 NO SCHOOL – LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON HOLIDAY
  • Tuesday, 2/17-Friday, 2/20 VAPA Week
  • Tuesday, 2/17 4:00-6:00 PM CVESD Parent Workshop: Managing Meltdowns and Behaviors (Discover why some children are more prone to meltdowns and defiant behaviors than others. Take away best practices to increase positive behaviors, reduce defiant or disruptive behaviors, and prevent and manage meltdowns.)
  • Wednesday, 2/18 ABC New 10 Free Book Give-Away for 3rd Graders
  • Thursday, 2/19 8:15 Coffee with the Principal & ELAC Meeting
  • Thursday, 2/19 9:45 am, 1:15 pm & 5:00 pm Loma Verde School Play
  • Wednesday, 2/25 6:00 PM Budget Advisory Meeting @ District Office
  • Friday, 2/27 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday @403
  • Friday, 2/27 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting @403
  • Monday, 3/2-Friday, 3/6 Read Across Loma Verde & Spirit Week
  • Wednesday, 3/4 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting @District Office
  • Friday, 3/6 8:15-9:15 Read Across Loma Verde
  • Wednesday, 3/11 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 3/12-Thursday, 3/19 Family & Teacher Conferences (1:00 dismissal – minimum days)
  • Thursday, 3/12 8:15 Coffee with the Principal – Topic: Valle Lindo relocation to Loma Verde 2026-2028 discussion (in-person @403 & online TEAMS LINK)
  • Thursday, 3/12 5:30 Virtual Coffee with the Principal – Topic: Valle Lindo relocation to Loma Verde 2026-2028 discussion (online TEAMS LINK)
  • Friday, 3/13 5:30-7:30 Loma Verde Family Dance @auditorium
  • Tuesday, 3/17 6th Grade Masonic Awards
  • Friday, 3/20 Last Day of 3rd Quarter, Progress Reports Sent Home
  • Monday, 3/23-Friday, 4/3 Spring Break
  • Monday, 4/6 Students Return for 4th Quarter (1:00 dismissal – minimum day)
  • 2026-27 School Year Calendar

The ELPAC testing is going on now. If your child is an English learner, they will be tested between February 2nd and March 20th.

  • 4th and 5th graders will continue their one-on-one Speaking tests this week.
  • Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will start one-on-one testing in two weeks.
  • 3rd-6th graders will take the Listening, Reading, and Writing starting the week of 2/23.
  • Please remind your child that this is an important assessment. Thank you for your support!

CVESD LCAP Information

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is inviting students, families, staff, and community members to participate in the annual Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey, now open through March 31, 2026. 

As part of California’s Local Control Funding Formula, the LCAP helps guide district goals, actions, and investments to improve student learning and support English Learners, low‑income students, and foster youth for the remaining year of our 3-year plan. It also serves as a key tool for sharing how programs and services are selected to meet the needs of the district’s diverse student population.

Survey participants are encouraged to provide feedback on academic achievement, school climate, family engagement, English Learner support, and innovative learning opportunities. This input directly informs district planning and decisions across instruction, safety, social-emotional supports, and enrichment programs.

In the coming weeks, school sites will host informational sessions to explain the LCAP process and provide opportunities for families and staff to complete the survey in person. CVESD’s collaborative LCAP development process includes engagement with teachers, classified staff, administrators, bargaining units, parents, guardians, and students throughout the year.

The district’s LCAP goals continue to focus on improving student achievement, creating safe and inclusive environments, supporting English Learners, expanding innovative and rigorous learning experiences, and strengthening engagement among educational partners. CVESD encourages all members of the community to take part in the survey and upcoming discussions. More information is available on the district’s LCAP Webpage or by contacting your school site directly.

Take the LCAP Survey Today:

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWLP67W

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5FZGSN

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences 3/12-3/19

March is just around the corner, which means parent‑teacher conferences are coming up as we close out the quarter. You should have received, or will soon receive, information from your child’s teacher about our spring conferences, scheduled for March 12–19, 2026.

Our teachers look forward to meeting with every parent or guardian. Please attend at your scheduled time or contact us if you need to reschedule. Many conferences will be student‑led, giving your child the chance to share their learning with you.

Important: All students will have minimum days during conference week 3/12-3/19, with 1:00 p.m. dismissal for 1st–6th grade (12:45 for kinder & TK). Every family is expected to participate, so please reach out to your child’s teacher if you haven’t scheduled a time.

Tips for Parents — Helpful Questions:

  • Academic Progress: How is my child doing? Any strengths or areas for support?
  • Social Development: How does my child interact with classmates?
  • Behavior & Participation: Is my child engaged and contributing in class?
  • Support at Home: What can we do at home to help?

We hope these tips help you have a successful and meaningful conference. Thank you for your continued support!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3YOAliJ

Annual YMCA Giving Campaign

Hello Loma Verde Families,

We need your help to reach our goal of raising $850 in support of the YMCA! Every contribution—no matter the amount—makes a meaningful difference. Your donations help fund camps, scholarships, and other valuable YMCA programs that benefit our community.

Please feel free to share our donation link with family and friends: give.classy.org/LVWildcats

We are grateful for all the ways the YMCA supports Loma Verde families and our community.

And here’s the fun part: If we meet our school goal of $850, students will get to SLIME THE PRINCIPAL AND TEACHERS on Friday, March 19!

Thank you for your support!

Open Enrollment for New Students Starts February 11

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) will open enrollment for new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year on February 11, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Eligibility for the next school year includes:

  • TK: Children who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2026
  • Kindergarten: Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026

For full enrollment details, visit cvesd.org/enrollnow or contact your neighborhood school.

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: 2nd-6th grade students should be lined up on the blacktop by 7:55 AM. TK-1st grade students should be in the auditorium 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 #24 TK-6th grade attendance average: 92.8% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Year-to-date (8/23/25-2/12/26) average attendance: 95.2% (Goal is 98%)

Week #24 Highest Attendance

  • 98.9% – Ms. Samayoa – 3rd grade
  • 98.7% – Ms. Munoz – 3rd grade
  • 97.1% – Ms. Kang – 3rd grade

WEEK #24 Most Improved Attendance

  • Ms. Lopez – 5th grade
  • Ms. Samayoa – 3rd grade

2026-27 School Year-Round Calendar

Click here for the 2026-2027 school calendar is now available! You can find it posted on both the district and our website. We’ve included all the key dates for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to plan family events around our scheduled school breaks so that students can attend school every day. Remember, we are on a modified year-round calendar, and school will start on July 22, 2026! Click Here for the 2026-27 School Year-Round Calendar.

  • Student Start Date: July 22, 2026
  • Student End Date: June 4, 2027

Key breaks include:

  • Fall Break: September 21– October 5, 2026
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 23 – November 27, 2026
  • Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 11, 2027
  • Spring Break: March 22 – April 2, 2027
Click here to learn more: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month/

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
    2nd-6th grader 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. TK-1st grade students sit in the auditorium at their assigned table. The teacher will pick up the students at 8:00 a.m.

SDC Preschool & Preschool: Follow your teacher’s specific drop-off and pick-up 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 must sign into the Raptor System to enter the campus to drop off their student beginning 1/2026. Parents must exit by the first bell at 7:55 am.

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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