The Wildcat Way July 27-31, 2026 (Week #2)

Featured Mrs. Bree Watson

Hello Loma Verde Families,

As we begin our second week of instruction, we want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are so proud of the positive start to the school year and the outstanding learning happening across campus!

Our Wildcats are learning what it means to live our Three Personal Standards:

  • Show Respect
  • Make Good Decisions
  • Solve Problems

We look forward to recognizing our first Wildcats of the Week at Monday’s Blacktop Character Assembly.

Please join us for our first PTO meeting on Friday at 8:15 AM in the auditorium. Everyone is welcome!

Also, save the date for Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 6:

  • 5:30–6:15 PM
  • 6:15–7:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, learn about grade-level expectations, and hear important school updates. Spirit shirts and sweatshirts will be available for purchase. 🎉 Free Homework Pass for every student whose parent attends!

Reminder: TK and Kindergarten students will continue on minimum-day schedules this week, with dismissal at 12:45 PM each day.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Wildcat community. We are grateful for your support and wish you a wonderful week!

Go Wildcats! 🐾

Year 3 of our LCAP focuses on students’ experiences and ensuring their voices help shape CVESD’s work toward Rigorous Learning for All. By intentionally listening to students and learning from their perspectives, we will gain a deeper understanding of their experiences across our schools, classrooms, and learning environments. Click here to learn more.

Kindergarten and TK Special Schedule

Please see the dates and times above for our TK-kinder minimum day schedule for the first 8 days.  TK/Kinder parents need to pick up students at the gate.  Gates will be open in the afternoon at 12:45.  Please do not park in the drop-off/pick-up lane.

  • Monday, 7/28-Friday, 7/31 8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
  • Monday, 8/3, kindergarten and TK will start the full-day schedule (2:15 dismissal)
  • Monday, 7/27-Friday, 7/31 TK & Kinder Minimum Days (12:45 dismissal each day)
  • Monday, 7/27-Friday, 7/31 SSC Elections for Parents & Community Members
  • Thursday, 7/30 2:30 Kona Ice
  • Friday, 7/31 8:15-9:15 AM PTO Meeting – auditorium
  • Monday, 8/3 Lead Clubs Begin
  • Monday, 8/3-Friday, 8/7 VAPA Week (art, music, theater)
  • Thursday, 8/6 5:30-6:15 PM Session 1, 6:15-7:00 PM Session 2 – Curriculum Night
  • Saturday, 8/8 8:00-12:00 Loma Verde Pop-up & Yard Sale register to sell here: https://forms.office.com/r/2afEYNKRbf
  • Monday, 8/10 School Picture Day (wear uniform)
  • Tuesday, 8/11 3:00-4:00 PM SSC Meeting – 400 pod room
  • Tuesday, 8/11 12:00-2:00 PM DAC/DELAC Meeting – District Office
  • Wednesday, 8/12 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 8/13 8:15-9:15 AM Coffee with the Principal
  • Tuesday, 8/18 Make-up Picture Day
  • Wednesday, 8/19 5:30 PM DLI Parent Meeting – Auditorium
  • Friday, 8/28 8:00-8:30 AM Fun Family Friday Activity in Classroom (all parents/guardians welcome, sign in through RaptorSafe)
  • Friday, 8/28 8:30-9:30 AM PTO Meeting – 400 pod room
  • Monday, 9/7 NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY
  • Tuesday, 9/8 12:00-2:00 PM DAC/DELAC Meeting – District Office
  • Wednesday, 9/9 3:00 PM SSC Meeting – 400 pod room
  • Wednesday, 9/9 6:00 PM CVESD Board Meeting – District Office
  • Thursday, 9/10-Thursday, 9/17 Parent/Teacher Conferences (minimum days – 1:00 dismissal each day)
  • Friday, 9/9 LEAD Clubs End for 1st Quarter
  • Friday, 9/11 5:00-7:30 PM Loma Verde Family Fiesta Dance
  • Monday, 9/14-Friday, 9/18 Loma Verde Spirit Week
  • Friday, 9/18 Last Day of 1st Quarter
  • Monday, 9/21-Monday, 10/5 Fall Break
  • Tuesday, 10/6 Students Return, Start of 2nd Quarter (minimum day)
  • Click here for the 2026-2027 school calendar

2026-27 School Year-Round Calendar

Click here for the 2026-2027 school calendar. 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.

  • 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

All Visitor Must Sign In/Our Using Raptor Safe

To help keep our campus safe, Board Policy 3515.1 requires all parents and visitors who wish to come onto campus during the school day or accompany their child in the morning to check in through the Raptor Visitor Management System.

Parents may accompany their child to the designated morning drop-off area or classroom, then must exit campus by the first bell at 7:55 AM. All visitors are expected to follow school safety procedures and staff directions while on campus.

 Save time by downloading the Raptor Safe App before your visit. The app allows you to pre-register and receive a QR code for quick check-in upon arrival.

Registration for our Quarter 1 LEAD Clubs is now OPEN, and we have an exciting lineup of clubs for every Wildcat to explore, create, play, and learn after school. Don’t wait—spots fill quickly! Visit our registration site today to check out all of our awesome club options and sign your student up for a fun-filled quarter. https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com

Loma Verde Dress Code: School Uniforms

Loma Verde students will be required to wear school uniforms. Shirts are blue, white or grey and pants/shorts/skirts are navy or black. Spirit t-shirts can be worn any day. Please wear closed-toe shoes daily. If you need help acquiring the uniforms, please contact the office. Information is confidential.

DRESS CODE:

Students are expected to come to school appropriately dressed. Students failing to dress appropriately will be asked to change. If students are unable to change, parents/guardians will be contacted to bring clothing for their child to school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have all student clothing free of any writing, pictures, or insignias. Students are not allowed to display by wearing or placement of apparel that would signify the affiliation or intent of affiliation in a student group advocating or participating in disruptive behavior. Ed Code 35183

Loma Verde allows for the outdoor use of sun-protective clothing and the use of sunscreen by students during the day. Sun Protective Clothing EC 35183.5

PANTS SHOULD:

  • Be fitted at the waist
  • Be worn on the waist, not sagging
  • Stay up on the waist if the belt isn’t worn
  • Not show skin
  • Completely cover other clothing worn as an undergarment (gym shorts, underwear, etc.)
  • Leggings must be worn appropriately

SHORTS SHOULD:

  • Be fitted at the waist
  • Not be short shorts
  • Be long enough to cover the buttocks, and upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending, or reaching
  • Not be torn

SKIRTS, SKORTS, DRESSES SHOULD:

  • Be long enough to cover the buttocks, and upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending, or reaching

TOPS SHOULD:

  • Not be backless, low back or low front
  • Not be tube tops, halter tops, or spaghetti straps
  • Not show bra, bandeau or bra-like items
  • Be long enough so that skin is not showing at the midriff when arms are raised
  • Have at least one-inch straps
  • Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times

HATS/CAPS/HOODS:

  • Hats and beanies must be worn with the bill forward, team hats should be worn outdoors ONLY
  • Hoods are not allowed to be worn indoors

SHOES SHOULD:

  • Be worn at all times and tied
  • Cover heels and toes
  • Tennis shoes must be tied at all times
  • Sandals must have closed toes and heel straps 
  • Flip-flops or other backless shoes or sandals are not acceptable and can create a safety issue

NOT ALLOWED ON CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES:

  • Hanging belts, belts must be through belts loops
  • Hairnets, bandanas, or blankets worn as outer garment covering
  • Pajamas (only during class and school spirit days)
  • Clothing with words or logos shall be free of writing or images that promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs, violence, profanity, rude, pictures, vulgarity, sexual connotations or racial prejudice
  • Any item that becomes a disruption to the educational process
  • Make-up is inappropriate in the elementary school
  • Dangling earrings, long chains, and keys are worn visibly around the neck are unsafe (key chains should not be on the playground, as it will present a danger)

If you choose to not have your child wear a uniform, please note, the following dress code must be followed. Be sure to read it. The Uniform Exemption Waiver form for this upcoming year is available in the office.

Gently Used Uniforms Needed

Has your child outgrown their school uniform from last year? 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.

 Coming Soon! 
Join us for the Loma Verde Pop-Up & Yard Sale! 
🗓 August 8
 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Want to sell your items? Reserve your spot today!
\ Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/2afEYNKRbf
 Only 60 spots are available—they fill up fast, so don’t wait!

PARENT LEADERS NEEDED

Are you interested in getting more involved at Loma Verde?  We need parents to serve on our School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee. If you are interested in making decisions about our school budget and School Plan for Student Achievement, please consider getting involved.  Please let Principal Bree Watson (bree.watson@cvesd.org) know if you would like to join the committees. Our PTO is also looking for parent leaders; let us know if you want to join!

Join Our PTO and Make a Difference!

Join the Loma Verde PTO and Help Make This Year Amazing!

We need your support to make this school year truly special for our Loma Verde students! By joining the PTO, you’ll help support school events, family activities, fundraisers, and programs that enrich our students’ educational experience.

PTO membership dues directly fund important opportunities such as field trips, classroom supplies, assemblies, guest speakers, and other student-centered programs. Every dollar stays at Loma Verde and directly benefits our students.

 Membership is just $25 per family and includes a free Loma Verde t-shirt!

The membership drive begins this week, and registration information can be found in your Back-to-School Packet.

Our goal is 100% participation from both staff and families. Together, we can make this an unforgettable year for our students. Thank you for your support and partnership! 

We Need You! 2026-2027 School Site Council Parent & Community Member Elections

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference at Loma Verde? We invite parents and community members to consider serving on our School Site Council (SSC) for the 2026–2027 school year.

The SSC is an important leadership team that helps guide decisions related to school safety, student achievement, and the use of LCAP and Title I funds. Your voice, ideas, and perspective can help shape the future of our school.

We are seeking two parent/community representatives to serve a two-year term. Meetings are held once a month on a Tuesday or Wednesday from 3:00–4:00 PM.

If you are interested in running for a seat on the School Site Council, please add your name to the ballot by completing this form:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VkkaNFtAZn

SSC elections will take place during the week of July 27, 2026.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students, staff, and school community. If you have questions, please contact bree.watson@cvesd.org.

Your voice matters—we hope you’ll join us! 🐾

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.

Cell Phone & Smart Watch Policy

A student may bring a cell phone or smartwatch to campus only if a parent/guardian has completed and submitted the 26-27 Loma Verde Cell Phone Waiver to the school office. The student may bring the device only after the parent has received a signed permission form from a school administrator.

Upon arrival at school, all cell phones and smartwatches must be turned in to the classroom teacher and will be returned at the end of the school day. Students are NOT permitted to keep cell phones on their person, in their desks, or in their backpacks during school hours.

Cell phone permissions are valid for one school year only and must be renewed annually. Any violation of the terms will result in the confiscation of the device and revocation of cell phone privileges. In such cases, the parent or guardian will need to come to the school office to pick up the device from an administrator.

For guidance on giving your tween a cell phone, we encourage you to read this helpful article.

Important School Policies and Reminders

  • Uniform Policy: Students must wear their school uniform daily unless a Uniform Waiver has been submitted to the office.
  • Toys and Electronics: Students should not bring toys, cards, or unnecessary gadgets unless they have been approved by the classroom teacher.
  • Water Bottles: Please only send plain water in student water bottles. No Gatorade, Prime, juice, etc., as these beverages stain carpets and attract pests. We have a bottle filler next to room 406 to fill up water bottles.
  • Food Sharing: No sharing of food is allowed.
  • No Gum or Candy: Please ensure that students do not bring gum or candy to school.
  • Label Personal Items: Be sure to label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name to help ensure they are returned if misplaced.

Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a smooth and productive school day for all!

PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

All of us at Loma Verde thank our families and community members for their patience, cooperation, and support during arrival and dismissal times. Working together helps us keep all students safe and ensures a smooth traffic flow for everyone.

 Drop-Off and Parking

  • Please use the designated student drop-off and pick-up areas whenever possible.
  • Students may only be dropped off in the designated drop-off zone.
  • If you need to leave your vehicle, please park in the Loma Verde Recreation Center parking lot, not in the bus loop.
  • Please do not park in reserved spaces or in the staff parking lot.
  • Dogs are not permitted on campus during arrival and dismissal times.

 Bicycle Safety

  • Students must walk their bicycles while on sidewalks and school grounds.

 Morning Arrival

  • 7:15–7:50 AM: Students eating breakfast may arrive on campus.
  • 7:30–8:00 AM: Students not eating breakfast may arrive on campus.

Grades 2–6

  • Students will line up on the blacktop between 7:30–8:00 AM under staff supervision.
  • Each class has a designated lineup area starting on the second day of school.
  • Teachers will pick up their classes at 8:00 AM, and instruction begins promptly at that time. Students who are not on campus by 8:00 AM will be marked tardy.

Kindergarten & Grade 1

  • Students will wait in the auditorium under supervision until teachers pick them up at 8:00 AM.
  • Parents are welcome to sign in using RaptorSafe and wait with your child until the 7:55 AM bell.

TK Students

  • Students may enter through the playground gate beginning at 7:50 AM. Parents may sign in using Raptor Safe and walk their child to the classroom, but must exit by the 7:55 AM bell.

Preschool and SDC Preschool Families

  • Please follow your teacher’s specific drop-off and pick-up procedures.

 After School Pick-Up

  • Students not picked up by 2:45 PM (or 1:15 PM on minimum days) will be escorted to the office.
  • The adult picking up the student must come to the office and sign them out.

 Campus Access

  • Parents may come onto campus between 7:15–7:55 AM after signing in through the Raptor Safe System in the office.
  • After school, please pick up your child outside the gates.
  • Campus gates will be locked at 2:45 PM and 1:15 PM on minimum days.

 Thank You for Helping Keep Loma Verde Safe

For everyone’s safety, please be patient, kind, and considerate during arrival and dismissal. Your partnership helps us create a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

LET’S IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE THIS YEAR!

Attendance is crucial for your child’s success. Students should only miss school if they are sick. If your child has symptoms, they can return to school once they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, and their symptoms are improving. Students do not need to be completely symptom-free to return. If you need independent study for a special circumstance, please contact us.

Arriving on Time
Please ensure your child arrives by 7:55 a.m. and is lined up on the blacktop (for 2nd–6th grade) or in the auditorium (for Kindergarten-1st grade). If they arrive after 8:00 a.m., students will be marked tardy.

Secure Campus Reminder
At 8:00 a.m., we begin a secure campus. Parents and guardians must exit promptly at the 7:55 AM bell. We appreciate your cooperation!

School Arrival Times
Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
FREE breakfast is available from 7:15 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. If students miss breakfast, Second Chance Breakfast is available during the first recess.

Reporting Absences
If your child is absent, it is important to call the office to report the reason for the absence at 619-420-3940. You can leave a voicemail or email us at lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org.

Absences that are not reported will be considered unexcused. After 3 unexcused absences or tardies, you will receive a truancy letter.

Early Pick-Up and Tardiness
If you pick up your child early or if they are tardy for personal reasons, this will be considered unexcused unless a valid reason (ex. doctor’s note) is provided. We encourage you to schedule appointments during school breaks when possible.

Missing School Means Missing Learning!
Our school staff will be monitoring attendance closely. For students who are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school or having excessive tardies), we will schedule SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings, make phone calls, and conduct home visits to support improved attendance.

We truly appreciate your efforts in getting your child to school every day and on time!

Week #1 TK-6th grade attendance average: 99% (Goal is 97% or higher) WAY TO! WE EXCEEDED OUR ATTENDANCE GOAL FOR THE 1ST WEEK!

Week #1 Highest Attendance

  • 100% Ms. Samayoa – 2nd & 3rd grade
  • 100% Ms. Montano – 2nd grade
  • 100% Ms. Crespo – 4th grade
  • 100% Ms. Castro – 5th grade
  • 100% Ms. Murdoch – 6th grade
  • 100% Mr. Lopez – kinder
  • 100% Ms. Holmes – kinder

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.

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