The Wildcat Way April 27-May 1, 2026 (Week #33)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Dear Families,

Wow—can you believe we’re already in Week 33? Time really is flying by!

A special shoutout to everyone who joined us for our Zootopia 2 Family Movie Night. It was such a joy to come together as a community. We are especially grateful to our amazing volunteers—we truly couldn’t do it without you!

This Wednesday, 4/30, we will celebrate the Day of the Child. The PTO has planned special activities and treats during lunchtime. It is also a Sports-Themed Spirit Day, so students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports gear!

Yearbooks Are on Sale! Don’t miss the chance to capture this year’s special memories. The yearbooks are $30 until 5/3, then increase to $35 from 5/4-5/22. Here is the link to purchase your book: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/lomaverdeelementaryschool

This week is packed with exciting learning opportunities, and we appreciate your continued support in helping students stay focused and engaged. Please continue to prioritize attendance—every day makes a difference.

A few important reminders:

  • Thursday, 4/30 3:15-3:45 – PTO Meet & Greet with Valle Lindo PTO
    Join us as we welcome the Valle Lindo PTO, who will be joining our school for the 2026–2028 school years. Please stop by to say hello and chat about our wonderful school and community events.
  • Friday, 5/1 8:00–8:30 – Fun Family Friday
    This will be our last Fun Family Friday of the year and is open to TK–2nd grade families only. Students in 3rd–6th grade will be preparing for upcoming CAASPP testing next week.
  • Friday, 5/1 8:30 – PTO Meeting
    Help us finalize the rest of our 4th quarter special events. We’d love your support and ideas!
  • Staff Appreciation Week: 5/4–5/8
    We are collecting donations to celebrate our incredible staff. If you’re able to contribute, please sign up here: bit.ly/4mBFPY2

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our end-of-the-year celebrations and events—you won’t want to miss them! Thank you for being such a vital part of our Loma Verde community. Let’s finish the year strong!

With appreciation,
Mrs. Watson

CVESD End-of-Year Survey Now Live!

As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, CVESD invites the community to participate in our confidential End-of-Year Hanover Survey. 

The Hanover Survey provides valuable feedback that helps us better understand the needs, experiences, and priorities for CVESD. Your input directly informs district decision-making and helps guide planning for the upcoming school year, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality learning experiences for every student. 

Students in grades 4–6 may participate with parent/guardian consent. Opt-in information was shared with families the week of April 6. If you would like your child to participate, please return the completed opt-in form to your child’s teacher. 

The Hanover Survey is now open through Tuesday, April 28. We encourage you to take a few minutes to share your feedback by taking the Hanover Survey, today.

Thank you in advance for your participation and valuable input. 

  • Monday, 4/27-5/1 VAPA Week
  • Monday, 4/27-Sunday, 5/3 Yearbook Sales $30 online https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/lomaverdeelementaryschool
  • Monday, 4/27 Day with the Chef @ lunchtime
  • Tuesday, 4/28 3:30-5:00 You, Me, & Your Student’s IEP CVESD Parent Meeting @Sotomayor Elementary – 1790 Santa Christina Avenue
  • Wednesday, 4/29 6th Grade Living History Museum
  • Thursday, 4/30 Day of the Child – Special activities & treat at lunch, Sports theme spirit day
  • Thursday, 4/30 3:15-4:00 PTO Meet & Greet with Valle Lindo School PTO @403
  • Friday, 5/1 6th Grade Field Day
  • 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-Thrusday, 5/28 State 3rd-6th grade CAASPP Testing & Kinder-6th grade Local Measures Testing
  • Monday, 5/4-Friday, 5/8 Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week – Sign-up Here to Donate: bit.ly/4mBFPY2
  • 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
  • Wednesday, 5/6 CA Day of the Teacher
  • Friday, 5/8 11:30 Food Distribution *Bring your own bags please
  • Friday, 5/8 PTO Flower Sale
  • Saturday, 5/9 Saturday Scholars #4
  • Monday, 5/11-5/15 VAPA Week
  • Saturday, 5/16 Saturday Scholars #5
  • Wednesday, 5/20 5:00 Kinder Spring Performance
  • Thursday, 5/21 8:30 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
  • Thursday, 5/21 6th Grade Kickball Event
  • Thursday, 5/21 Kona Ice
  • Friday, 5/22 11:30 Food Distribution *Bring your own bags, please
  • Monday, 5/25 NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY
  • 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)
  • Tuesday, 5/26 3:00 Loma Verde SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 5/28 8:15 TK & Kinder ACE Awards
  • Friday, 5/29 8:15 5th & 6th Grade ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 5/28 5:00 Loma Verde Variety Show
  • Friday, 5/29 4th Quarter LEAD Clubs End
  • Monday, 6/1 8:15 PTO Meeting – Event Planning for 26-27 @403
  • Tuesday, 6/2 8:15 3rd & 4th Grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 6/2 1:00 6th Grade Dance
  • Tuesday, 6/2 2:45 Student Leadership Banquet
  • Wednesday, 6/3 8:15 1st & 2nd Grade ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 6/4 Kona Ice
  • Friday, 6/5 8:30 6th Grade Promotion
  • Friday, 6/5 LAST DAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, Progress Reports Sent Home
  • 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!

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

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! – Ms. Jackie

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

💙 Staff Appreciation Week: 5/4–5/8 💙

Help us celebrate our 65 amazing Loma Verde teachers and support staff! Your support helps make this week extra special.

🧁 Donations from the SignUpGenius will be used for staff breakfasts, lunches, and snacks throughout the week, plus a PTO‑hosted luncheon on Friday, 5/8.
📦 Store‑bought items only. Drop off donations at the front office 4/27–5/8 (7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).
👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/4mBFPY2

🌟 Student Spirit Days – Ways to Show Appreciation:

  • Monday, 5/4 – School Spirit Day
    Wear your Loma Verde spirit shirt or school colors to show pride in our amazing staff.
  • Tuesday, 5/5 – Gift of Giving
    Bring a small gift, a handmade item, or a special student drawing for a teacher or staff member.
  • Wednesday, 5/6 – Thankful Wednesday
    Write a thank‑you note, card, or message expressing appreciation.
  • Thursday, 5/7 – Food Treat Thursday
    Bring your teacher or staff member a favorite snack or drink (store‑bought, please).
  • Friday, 5/8 – Flower Friday
    Give a real flower or a hand‑drawn flower picture to brighten their day.

Thank you for helping us honor the incredible staff who make Loma Verde such a special place to learn and grow! 💙

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.

Open Enrollment for New Students 2026-2027 School Year

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has open enrollment for new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year. 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 #32 TK-6th grade attendance average: 92.6% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Year-to-date (8/23/25-4/24/26) average attendance: 95.1% (Goal is 98%)

Week #32 Highest Attendance

  • 100% Ms. Villanueva – 2nd & 3rd grade
  • 98.8% Ms. Montaño – 2nd grade
  • 96.5% Ms. Kang – 3rd grade

Week #32 Most Improved Attendance

  • Ms. Montaño – 2nd grade
  • Ms. Polanco – 1st 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

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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