The Wildcat Way May 4-8, 2026 (Week #34)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week 5/4-5/8

Please join us in celebrating our Loma Verde staff during the week of 5/4-5/8. We appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to our students’ success. Check out some of the suggested ways to appreciate our Loma Verde Elementary School staff. Thank you!

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

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

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

Thank you, PTO, for a Fun Day of the Child Celebration!

  • Monday, 5/4-5/22 Yearbook Sales $35 online https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/lomaverdeelementaryschool
  • 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 & Nurse Appreciation Day
  • Friday, 5/8 11:30 Food Distribution *Bring your own bags please
  • Friday, 5/8 PTO Flower Sale (Before & After School)
  • 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

State & Local Testing Begins This Week!

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!

Buy Your Gratitude Grams!

Show encouragement during testing month! Purchase a Gratitude Gram—a bag of uplifting treats—for your child or a friend for only $2.00. Sold by Student Council. Thank you for supporting our students!

Earth Month is in Full Bloom at Loma Verde!

https://www.instagram.com/cvesdnews/reel/DXubL_3COQZ/

Our Loma Verde Garden Club was highlighted by CVESD on Instagram in celebration of Earth Month! 🌎🌱 Take a look at all the fun we’re having as students learn about gardening, plants, healthy fruits and vegetables—and making friends along the way!

6th Grade Living History Museum!

Congratulations, Mrs. Castro, Top 10 CVESD Teacher of the Year!

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.

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 #33 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.4% (Goal is 98% or higher)

Year-to-date (8/23/25-5/1/26) average attendance: 95.1% (Goal is 98%)

Week #33 Highest Attendance

  • 100% Ms. Jones – 4th grade
  • 98.8% Ms. Kang – 3rd grade
  • 97.5% Ms. Polanco Campos – 1st grade

Week #33 Most Improved Attendance

  • Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
  • Ms. Jones – 4th 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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