Presidents’ Day Celebration
NO SCHOOL Friday, 2/13 & Monday, 2/16
Students Return Tuesday, 2/17 (2:30 dismissal)
Hello Loma Verde Families!
We are looking forward to a wonderful week of learning! Please ensure your child arrives on time each day. A reminder that there will be no school on Friday, 2/13, and Monday, 2/16, in honor of Presidents’ Day. School will resume on Tuesday, 2/17, with a regular 2:30 p.m. dismissal for all TK–6th grade students.
Please read below for important school information for the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your continued support!
CVESD Speech Contest
Congratulations to all our Loma Verde students who represented their grade level in the 2026 Loma Verde Speech Contest! Our students delivered powerful and creative speeches based on the 2026 CVESD Contest prompt, “What Makes a Strong Community?” We are incredibly proud of all our participants!
A special shoutout to this year’s winners: 6th grader Maleah Hollins and 5th grader Sofia Quireno! They will be moving on to compete in the district speech contest later this month. We are thrilled with their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck!
The ELPAC testing continues this week for 5th & 6th graders. If your child is an English learner, they will be tested between February 2nd and March 19th.
- 4th and 5th graders will start 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 test the week of February 23.
- Click here to learn more about the ELPAC assessment for our 168 English Learners.
- ELPAC Practice Tests This link accesses the practice tests portal. The practice test gives students, parents and families, teachers, administrators, and others an opportunity to become familiar with the types of test questions on the ELPAC.
- Please remind your child that this is an important assessment. Thank you for your support!
- Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar
- Monday, 2/2-Friday, 3/20 ELPAC Testng for K-6th grade English Learners
- Tuesday, 2/10 3:00 SSC Meeting @403
- Monday, 2/9-Thursday, 2/12 Student Council Valentine Gram Sale
- Thursday, 2/12 PTO Valentine Sale (before and after school)
- Wednesday, 2/11 5:00-6:30 Family Math Night register here
- Wednesday, 2/11 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting @District Office
- 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
Family Math Night – February 11
Loma Verde Family Math Games Night – Sign Up Today!
Wednesday, February 11 • 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Families, we’d love to know who will be joining us for our FREE Loma Verde Family Math Games Night! Please fill out one form per family to let us know you’re coming. Thank you! 2/11/26 Loma Verde Family Math Games Night Sign-Up – Fill out form
This special event is designed for Preschool–6th grade students and their families to have fun together while building math confidence. We can’t wait to see you there!
Event Details
- Gate opens at 5:00 p.m.
- Free dinner available from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
- FUN hands‑on math games, activities, and prizes for Preschool–6th grade students and their families
- Loma Verde students and their parents/guardians only (Students must attend with an adult.)
- All students who attend will receive a FREE HOMEWORK PASS!
We can’t wait to enjoy an evening of learning, fun, and family time with you!
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
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 #23 TK-6th grade attendance average: 92.7% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-2/6/26) average attendance: 95.3% (Goal is 98%)
Week #23 Highest Attendance
- 97.9% – Ms. Munoz – 3rd grade
- 97.9% – Ms. Jones – 4th grade
- 97.6% – Ms. Montano – 2nd grade
WEEK #23 Most Improved Attendance
- Ms. Lloyd – TK
- 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 $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
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.
CONTACT US!
- EMAIL: lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org
- PHONE: 619-420-3940
- Loma Verde CVESD Website: https://lomaverde.cvesd.org/
- Principal Mrs. Bree Watson bree.watson@cvesd.org
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