The Wildcat Way April 20-24, 2026 (Week #32)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Congratulations, 6th Grade Masonic Award Winners!

In recognition of Public Schools Month, #CVESD sixth-grade students across the district were honored on Friday, 4/17, through the annual Masonic Awards. Supported by Chula Vista Masonic Lodge #626, these awards highlight outstanding citizenship, leadership, and community dedication. Congratulations to this year’s Loma Verde Masonic Award recipients!

Family Movie Night – Friday, 4/24

You’re Invited! Join us for a fun-filled PTO Spring Family Movie Night on Friday, April 24—and best of all, it’s free!

  • Doors open at 4:45 PM
  • The movie starts at 5:00 PM
  • Feature film: Zootopia 2

We’ll have food available for purchase, so bring your blankets, pillows, or lawn chairs and get comfy in the MPR/auditorium for a cozy evening with your child.

Please note:

  • This event is open only to Loma Verde students and their parents/guardians.
  • Space is limited as the event will be held indoors.

We’re also looking for volunteers to help with food sales. If you’re available, please contact our Community School Coordinator, Elsie Delgadillo, at elsie.delgadillo@cvesd.org — we’d love your support!

  • Monday, 4/20 6:00-7:30 PM 4th Grade AGE Parent Preview Night (TEAMS)
  • Tuesday, 4/21 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @District Office at 84 East J Street
  • Tuesday, 4/21 6:00-7:30 PM 5th Grade AGE Parent Preview Night (TEAMS)
  • Wednesday, 4/22 6th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
  • Wednesday, 4/22 Secretary’s Day
  • Wednesday, 4/22 6:00-7:30 PM 6th Grade AGE Parent Preview Night (TEAMS)
  • Wednesday, 4/22 5:00 CVESD Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @District Office at 84 East J Street
  • Friday, 4/24 11:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
  • Friday, 4/24 12:45-1:15 Loma Verde Spirit Shirt Sale
  • Friday, 4/24 5:00-7:30 Loma Verde Movie Night @ Auditorium
  • Monday, 4/27-5/1 VAPA Week
  • Wednesday, 4/29 6th Grade Living History Museum
  • Friday, 5/1 National Principal’s Day
  • Friday, 5/1 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday (last one for the year!)
  • Friday, 5/1 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting @403
  • Saturday, 5/2 Saturday Scholars #3
  • Monday, 5/4 National Teacher Appreciation Day
  • Monday, 5/4-Friday, 5/8 Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week
  • Tuesday, 5/5 3:00 Loma Verde SSC Meeting @403
  • Friday, 5/8 PTO Flower Sale
  • Saturday, 5/9 Saturday Scholars #4
  • Saturday, 5/16 Saturday Scholars #5
  • 5/26 – 6/16 Continuing Student Enrollment (Families must re-enroll for the 2026-27 school year by June 16, 2026, to be included in the class roster)
  • 2026-27 School Year Calendar

Summer LEAD Academy – Sign Up Now!

Get ready for an exciting summer! Summer LEAD Academy is almost here! 🎉
Registration opens Friday, April 17th at 6:00 PM, so be sure to mark your calendars and grab your spot!

We can’t wait for another season of fun, learning, and amazing experiences. If you have any questions, I’m always here and happy to help!

Let’s make it a great summer! 🌈

https://www.cvesd.org/parents/before-and-after-school-programs/lead-academy
– Ms. Jackie

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP? Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week 2026 Sign-Up

Help us celebrate our 65 Loma Verde teachers and support staff for an amazing school year! The requested food listed on SignUpGenius will be used for various breakfasts, lunches, or snacks during the week of 5/4-5/8, 2026. The PTO is also providing a luncheon on 5/8. If you are able to donate any of the items, please drop them off by the front office between 7:30-4:00 on 4/27-5/8. Click on the link to sign up for one or more items. Store-bought items only, please. Thank you for your generosity in helping us celebrate our wonderful Loma Verde Staff! bit.ly/4mBFPY2

State & Local Testing Begins Soon!

The final quarter of the school year will be a busy and exciting time filled with continued learning, fun school activities, and important end-of-year assessments. Please review the important testing information below and mark your calendars with the upcoming assessment dates.

We encourage you to support your child by:

  • Ensuring they get a good night’s sleep
  • Providing a healthy breakfast each morning
  • Reminding them to do their best and letting them know how proud you are
  • Making sure all cell phones are put away during testing to avoid any test irregularities
  • If possible, leave iWatches and other smart devices at home

CAASPP State Testing for Grades 3–6

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) helps provide valuable information to teachers, students, and families about student learning and achievement.

Interested in learning more or helping your child prepare?

  • Check out this parent guide to understand the purpose of the CAASPP assessment.
  • Want to review practice questions together? We can help point you in the right direction! Click on the link for more information: Practice and Training Site

Together, we can help make this a positive and successful testing experience for all our students. Thank you for your continued support!

Loma Verde Elementary offers both the Dual Immersion (English & Spanish 50/50) program and English-only classes in Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade. Call 619-420-3940 for more information or click here to register.

Click here to order your yearbook! https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/lomaverdeelementaryschool

Have you changed your address, email address, or phone number since the start of the school year? Please notify the office in case we need to contact you in an emergency.

Loma Verde Variety Show!

The Loam Verde Variety Show will take place at the end of the quarter. If your child is interested in participating as an actor or performing their talent, please email judy.fisher@cvesd.org and pick up a registration form in the office. We are excited to see our talented students show off their amazing skills! Thank you to Ms. Fisher for organizing this special event for our Wildcats.

DO YOU NEED BEFORE-SCHOOL CHILD CARE?

We have open spots available this Spring for our before-school program, Lead Hub! Drop-off is from 6:30–7:15 AM, and students participate in engaging activities until 7:45 AM. To sign up, please use the Loma Verde Elementary link: https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com/. If you need additional information, feel free to email our Program Supervisor, Byanca, at lomaverde@ymcasd.org or call (619) 798‑9622.

Free English as a Second Language Classes for Adults at Loma Verde!
For more info. contact Elsie Delgadillo (CS Coordinator) @ (619) 420-3940 xtn:370403 or Room:403

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 #31 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.9% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Year-to-date (8/23/25-4/17/26) average attendance: 95.2% (Goal is 98%)

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

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The T-shirts are $15 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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