Thank you for your tremendous support during our Red Ribbon “Say No to Drugs” Spirit Week, Trunk or Treat, and our annual Halloween Parade! It was truly inspiring to see our community come together to celebrate healthy choices and enjoy the festivities. (Check out the pictures below!)
A quick reminder: regular school attendance is essential for student success, and we appreciate your continued efforts in making it a priority. To help students start their day right, we offer free breakfast daily in the cafeteria from 7:15 to 7:55 a.m. Let’s keep working together to improve attendance—every day counts!
We are grateful for your partnership in education and all you do to support our students.
Monday, 11/3 3rd Grade Dia De Los Muertos Presentations @MPR
Friday, 11/7 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
Friday, 11/7 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting
Monday, 11/10 APEX Fundraiser Begins
Tuesday, 11/11 No School in Honor of Veterans’ Day
Wednesday, 11/12 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
Thursday, 11/13 Wildcat Wellness Day
Friday, 11/14 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Thursday, 11/20 APEX Fundraiser Fun Run – Parents are welcome to attend!
Friday, 11/21 8:15 ELAC Meeting @403
Monday, 11/24-Friday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Break – No School
Red Ribbon Week and Loma Verde Spirit Week Pictures!
Last week was our Red Ribbon Week. We learned more about the importance of living a healthy, drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free life. Here is a LINK for taking the pledge together with your child. Check out a few pictures of the amazing school spirit from our theme days last week. Thank you for your GREAT participation!
We wanted to acknowledge that American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of November.
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (before 8:00 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day.
Week #13 TK-6th grade attendance average: 92.7% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-10/31/25) average attendance: 95.5% (Goal is 98%)
Week #13 Highest Attendance
98.9% – Room 202 Ms. Kang – 3rd grade
97.6% – Room 204 Ms. Montaño – 2nd grade
96.7% – Room 405 Ms. Youssofi – 6th grade
WEEK #13 Most Improved Attendance
Room 201 Ms. Samayoa – 3rd grade
Room 406 Ms. Murdoch – 6th grade
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 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.
Kinder, TK, SDC Preschool & Preschool: Follow your teacher’s specific drop-off 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 may enter campus from 2:30–2:45 PM (or 1:00–1:15 PM on minimum days) to pick up students outside classrooms. Gates close promptly at dismissal time.
Let’s all remember to be patient, kind, and considerate—thank you for helping us keep Loma Verde safe and welcoming for everyone!
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.
Mark Your Calendars for RED RIBBON WEEK 10/27-10/31
Loma Verde is proud to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign that promotes drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices among students through education and school-wide activities.
Our celebration kicks off with an all-school assembly and continues throughout the week with Spirit Days and a variety of engaging activities. This year’s theme is:
Life is a Puzzle. Solve it, Drug Free!
We look forward to a fun and meaningful week as we empower students to make healthy choices and live drug-free lives! Here is a LINK for taking the pledge together with your child.
Red Ribbon Week Pledge:
I pledge to grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free by:
Understanding the dangers of drug use and abuse
Respecting myself and being drug-free
Spreading the word to family and friends about the importance of being healthy and drug-free
Loma Verde Halloween Character Parade – Friday, 10/31
Loma Verde’s Halloween Character Parade 📅 Friday, October 31 🕣 8:15 AM
Students are welcome to wear costumes to school! Please follow these guidelines when selecting a costume:
Faces must remain uncovered.
Costumes should be tasteful and age-appropriate for an elementary school setting. Our youngest students are just 3 years old—please avoid anything scary or referencing shows/games not suitable for young children.
No blood, gore, or graphic elements.
No fake weapons (guns, swords, knives, etc.) or anything resembling a weapon.
Costumes must be manageable without adult assistance.
If you’re unsure whether a costume is appropriate, ask your teacher for guidance.
🎭 Students participating in the parade should arrive at school in costume and remain in costume throughout the day. 📚 Students who choose not to participate will be supervised in the library.
👨👩👧👦 Parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Please sign in at the office upon arrival.
Sunday, 11/2 – Daylight Saving Time ends – Turn clocks back 1 hour
Monday, 10/27-Friday, 10/31 Red Ribbon Spirit Week (see flyer for spirit days)
Wednesday, 10/29 2:45-3:45 Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting @403
Thursday, 10/30 4:00-5:00 CVESD University Class Topic: Anxiety (1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Understand what’s really happening in the brain to cause low frustration tolerance, emotional dysregulation, rigidity, aggression, and excessive worry and fear, and practice ways to manage. @CVESD District Office
Friday, 10/31 8:15 Halloween Parade @ blacktop (Parents must sign in at the office to watch the parade)
Friday, 10/31 4:30-7:30 PM Trunk or Treat Event @ Loma Verde
Saturday, 11/1 Satruday Scholars Day #3
Monday, 11/3 3rd Grade Dia De Los Muertos Presentations @MPR
Friday, 11/7 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
Friday, 11/7 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting
Monday, 11/10 APEX Fundraiser Begins
Tuesday, 11/11 No School in Honor of Veterans’ Day
Wednesday, 11/12 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
Thursday, 11/13 Wildcat Wellness Day
Friday, 11/14 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Thursday, 11/20 APEX Fundraiser Fun Run – Parents are welcome to attend!
Friday, 11/21 8:15 ELAC Meeting @403
Monday, 11/24-Friday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Break – No School
Visitor Sign-In: All visitors on campus after the start of the bell and during school hours must be signed in at the front office. Please be prepared to bring your I.D. and sign in via the Raptor Visitor Management System. If you are attending an event, come early to sign in.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FUN!
Thank you to the PTO and Loma Verde staff for putting on a wonderful community event on Friday, 10/24/25! We watched the “Coco” Movie under the stars! More than 150 people attended our Family Movie Night. Stay tuned for news about our next PTO event! We love our Wildcat families!
Birthday Celebrations & CVESD Wellness Policy
CVESD has a Wellness Policy: Birthday Celebrations- No celebratory food items will be allowed on school sites during the school day in celebration of a student’s birthday. Please do not make arrangements to give students food items before or after school on the property. Some students have allergies. All it takes is for a student to eat an item with peanuts and they can become very ill in a matter of seconds. Help us keep all Wildcats safe by following the CVESD Wellness Policy.
Please Monitor What Your Child Watches on TV, Videos, and Games
Parents and guardians, you can help build a peaceful school community. Please monitor the videos, shows, and games your child is viewing and playing. Common Sense Media is a great resource for parents to learn parenting tips for the digital age. Acting out or discussing inappropriate content is not permitted at school. Play fighting or simulating a weapon is not allowed at school.
LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!
T-shirts: $13
Hoodies: $33 (Cash only at this time)
Students can wear their spirit gear any day of the week or stick with their uniform shirt—either way, they’ll be showing off their Wildcat pride!
📄 Order forms are available in the office or you can click here to access one online.
Let’s fill our campus with school spirit! 🎉 Reminder: Please write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie to help keep it safe.
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.
Important School Policies and Reminders
📘 Stay Informed Click on the LV 2025–26 Parent-Student Handbook for everything you need to know about school policies, procedures, and resources.
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 new bottle filler located next to room 406, which can be used to fill 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.
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (before 8:00 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day.
Week #12 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.3% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-10/24/25) average attendance: 95.7% (Goal is 98%)
Week #12 Highest Attendance
98.9% – Room 202 Ms. Kang – 3rd grade
98.9% – Room 602 Ms. Lloyd – TK
98.8% – Room 204 Ms. Montaño – 2nd grade
WEEK #12 Most Improved Attendance
Room 304 Ms. Villanueva – 2nd grade
Room 204 Ms. Montaño – 2nd grade
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.
We’re already in Week 12, and there’s so much exciting learning happening across campus! Thank you for your continued support—strong attendance is essential for student success, and we truly appreciate your efforts to ensure your child is present and ready to learn each day.
A big thank you to all the families who joined us for our Family BBQ last week—what a fantastic turnout with 120 parents and guardians participating! It was a joyful afternoon filled with connection, learning, and fun.
As we move through the second quarter, things get even busier with many engaging activities and events. To stay informed, we encourage you to check our school blog regularly at lomaverdewildcats.org for updates and announcements.
We also invite all families to get involved—whether it’s attending a parent meeting, joining a training session, or participating in one of our upcoming family events. Your involvement strengthens our community, and we love partnering with you to support our students.
📅 Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Movie Night – Friday, October 24 We’ll be showing Coco—bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening with our school community!
Halloween Character Parade – Friday, October 31 at 8:15 AM Students may wear costumes to school (see guidelines). Families are welcome to attend!
Chula Vista Community Collaborative Trunk or Treat – Friday, October 31 from 4:30–7:30 PM Held at Loma Verde! Enjoy free candy, classic cars, and a costume contest—a fun way to wrap up the month!
Thursday, 10/23 8:30-10:30 Positive Parenting Class @ 403
Friday, 10/24 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Friday, 10/24 5:30 PM PTO Family Movie Night (Movie Coco begins at 6:15 PM)
Saturday, 10/25 8:00-1:00 Mini CABE Conference @Otay Ranch High School
Saturday, 10/25 Saturday Scholars Day #2
Monday, 10/27-Friday, 10/31 Red Ribbon Spirit Week (see flyer for spirit days)
Wednesday, 10/29 2:45-3:45 Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting @403
Thursday, 10/30 4:00-5:00 CVESD University Class Topic: Anxiety (1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Understand what’s really happening in the brain to cause low frustration tolerance, emotional dysregulation, rigidity, aggression, and excessive worry and fear, and practice ways to manage. @CVESD District Office
Friday, 10/31 8:15 Halloween Parade @ blacktop (Parents must sign in at the office to watch the parade)
Friday, 10/31 4:30-7:30 PM Trunk or Treat Event @ Loma Verde
Saturday, 11/1 Satruday Scholars Day #3
Monday, 11/3 3rd Grade Dia De Los Muertos Presentations @MPR
Friday, 11/7 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
Friday, 11/7 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting
Monday, 11/10 APEX Fundraiser Begins
Tuesday, 11/11 No School in Honor of Veterans’ Day
Wednesday, 11/12 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
Thursday, 11/13 Wildcat Wellness Day
Friday, 11/14 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Thursday, 11/20 APEX Fundraiser Fun Run – Parents are welcome to attend!
Friday, 11/21 8:15 ELAC Meeting @403
Monday, 11/24-Friday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Break – No School
Loma Verde parents are invited to attend the annual CABE Mini-Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you would like to attend, Loma Verde parent involvement funds will cover the cost. Please notify our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Elsie, in room 403 if you are interested by 10/17/25.
Mark Your Calendars for RED RIBBON WEEK 10/27-10/31
Mark your calendars now for Loma Verde’s Red Ribbon Week. The week of October 27-31 will begin with an all-school assembly and include Spirit Days and many other activities throughout the week. The theme this year is Life is a Puzzle. Solve it, Drug Free!
Loma Verde Halloween Character Parade – Friday, 10/31
Loma Verde’s Halloween Character Parade 📅 Friday, October 31 🕣 8:15 AM
Students are welcome to wear costumes to school! Please follow these guidelines when selecting a costume:
Faces must remain uncovered.
Costumes should be tasteful and age-appropriate for an elementary school setting. Our youngest students are just 3 years old—please avoid anything scary or referencing shows/games not suitable for young children.
No blood, gore, or graphic elements.
No fake weapons (guns, swords, knives, etc.) or anything resembling a weapon.
Costumes must be manageable without adult assistance.
If you’re unsure whether a costume is appropriate, ask your teacher for guidance.
🎭 Students participating in the parade should arrive at school in costume and remain in costume throughout the day. 📚 Students who choose not to participate will be supervised in the library.
👨👩👧👦 Parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Please sign in at the office upon arrival.
Visitor Sign-In Reminders
Visitor Sign-In: All visitors on campus after the start of the bell and during school hours must be signed in at the front office. Please be prepared to bring your I.D. and sign in via the Raptor Visitor Management System. If you are attending an event, come early to sign in.
Sunday, 11/2 – Daylight Savings Time ends – Turn clocks back 1 hour
LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!
Show Your Wildcat Pride! 🐾 We’re excited to offer Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies for sale on Thursday, October 16, right after school!
T-shirts: $13
Hoodies: $33 (Cash only at this time)
Students can wear their spirit gear any day of the week or stick with their uniform shirt—either way, they’ll be showing off their Wildcat pride!
📄 Order forms are available in the office or you can click here to access one online.
Let’s fill our campus with school spirit! 🎉 Reminder: Please write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie to help keep it safe.
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.
Important School Policies and Reminders
📘 Stay Informed Click on the LV 2025–26 Parent-Student Handbook for everything you need to know about school policies, procedures, and resources.
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 new bottle filler located next to room 406, which can be used to fill 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.
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (before 8:00 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day.
Week #11 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.1% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-10/17/25) average attendance: 95.8% (Goal is 98%)
Week #11 Highest Attendance
99.4% – Room 405 Ms. Murdoch – 6th grade
98.9% – Room 203 Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
98.9% – Room 205 Ms. Munoz – 3rd grade
WEEK #11 Most Improved Attendance
Room 405 Ms. Murdoch – 6th grade
Room 203 Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
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.
Week #11 Update – Learning, Clubs & Community Fun!
Dear Loma Verde Families,
We’re already in Week #11, and there’s so much exciting learning happening across campus! Thank you for your continued support—strong attendance is essential for student success, and we appreciate your efforts to ensure your child is here and ready to learn each day.
✨ LEAD Before & After School Clubs – Quarter 2 Begins This Week! Our second quarter of LEAD enrichment clubs kicks off this week! There’s still limited availability in some clubs, so if you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss out—sign up here ➡️ https://leadlomaverdeelementary.jumbula.com/
📅Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Family BBQ – Wednesday, October 15 Join us during your child’s lunchtime for a fun and delicious family gathering! (See flyer for details)
Movie Night – Friday, October 24 We’ll be showing Coco—bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening with our school community!
Halloween Character Parade – Friday, October 31 at 8:15 AM Students may wear costumes to school (see guidelines). Families are welcome to attend!
Chula Vista Community Collaborative Trunk or Treat – Friday, October 31 from 4:30–7:30 PM Held at Loma Verde! Enjoy free candy, classic cars, and a costume contest—a fun way to wrap up the month!
October is shaping up to be an exciting month at Loma Verde. We’re so glad you’re part of it!
Monday, 10/13 Lead Clubs Begin
Tuesday, 10/14 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ District Office
Wednesday, 10/15 Family BBQ Picnic Lunch with your child (During scheduled lunch times)
Thursday, 10/16 8:30-10:30 Positive Parenting Class @ 403
Thursday, 10/16 9:00-10:00 Pupil Services Coffee Talk– Topic: Special Education @ CVESD District Office Board Room (Special Education families are invited to join the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Pupil Services Department for an upcoming Coffee Talk! This event is a chance to share conversations, ask questions, and strengthen the partnership between families and the district. Together, we’ll build connections and exchange ideas in a welcoming space designed to support your student’s success.)
Thursday, 10/16 10:16 AM Great American Shakeout Earthquake Drill
Thursday, 10/16 2:30 Spirit Wear Sale
Thursday, 10/16 2:45 PM Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting
Friday, 10/17 8:15 AM ELAC & Coffee with the Principal @403
Thursday, 10/23 8:30-10:30 Positive Parenting Class @ 403
Friday, 10/24 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Friday, 10/24 5:30 PM PTO Family Movie Night (Movie begins at 6:15 PM)
Saturday, 10/25 8:00-1:00 Mini CABE Conference @Otay Ranch High School
Saturday, 10/25 Saturday Scholars Day #2
Monday, 10/27-Friday, 10/31 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Wednesday, 10/29 2:45-3:45 Loma Verde Community School Steering Committee Meeting @403
Thursday, 10/30 4:00-5:00 CVESD University Class Topic: Anxiety (1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Understand what’s really happening in the brain to cause low frustration tolerance, emotional dysregulation, rigidity, aggression, and excessive worry and fear, and practice ways to manage. @CVESD District Office
Friday, 10/31 8:15 Halloween Parade @ blacktop (Parents must sign in at the office to watch the parade)
Friday, 10/31 4:30-7:30 PM Trunk or Treat Event @ Loma Verde
Saturday, 11/1 Satruday Scholars Day #3
Monday, 11/3 3rd Grade Dia De Los Muertos Presentations @MPR
Friday, 11/7 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
Friday, 11/7 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting
Monday, 11/10 APEX Fundraiser Begins
Tuesday, 11/11 No School in Honor of Veterans’ Day
Wednesday, 11/12 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
Thursday, 11/13 Wildcat Wellness Day
Friday, 11/14 11:30-12:30 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Thursday, 11/20 APEX Fundraiser Fun Run – Parents are welcome to attend!
Friday, 11/21 8:15 ELAC Meeting @403
Monday, 11/24-Friday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Break – No School
Quarter 2 is almost here, and that means… CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏀🎨🎭 From sports to arts, STEM to reading, there’s something for every Loma Verde learner to explore, create, and have a blast doing! Spots are limited, so don’t wait, grab your club today, and get ready for fun, friends, and a whole lot of Loma Verde spirit. ✨
Let’s make Quarter 2 the most exciting one yet! 💛 💚 Ms. Jackie
LEAD Club Survey – Please Respond
We value your feedback! To help us improve and strengthen our LEAD Clubs program, we invite you to complete the Loma Verde LEAD Clubs Family Survey. Your input will guide us in creating the best possible experience for our students and families. ✅ Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. https://forms.office.com/r/XzMrA6Ugr5 Your voice matters, and together we can continue to grow and support our students in meaningful ways. Thank you for being an important part of our Loma Verde community! — Ms. Jackie
Saturday Scholars Fall Session Begins Soon!
We’re excited to welcome students to the Saturday Scholars Fall Session, beginning October 18! This special program gives Loma Verde students the chance to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics beyond the classroom.
For new students and families, Saturday Scholars offers hands-on learning with the Navy’s top medical technicians. Over four Saturdays—October 18, October 25, November 1, and November 8—students will explore grade-level STEM topics through research, experiments, and engaging activities that support classroom learning.
For returning students, the program increases academic challenge with a focus on public speaking, model building, and research—helping students grow academically, socially, and intellectually.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! To sign up, please see Mr. Hemmingway or visit the front office.
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey!
Birthday Celebrations & CVESD Wellness Policy
Celebrating Birthdays the Healthy Way at CVESD 🎉🍎
At CVESD, we’re proud to support student health and safety through our Wellness Policy. As part of this commitment, we kindly ask that no celebratory food items be brought to school during the day for birthday celebrations. English Wellness PolicySpanish Wellness Policy
Please also avoid making arrangements to distribute food before or after school on campus. Many of our students have food allergies, and even a small exposure—such as to peanuts—can cause a serious reaction in just seconds.
🎈 Instead, we encourage fun and creative non-food ways to celebrate, like special pencils, stickers, or a classroom activity. These alternatives help ensure every Wildcat stays safe and included.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, healthy, and joyful environment for all!
Please Monitor What Your Child Watches on TV, Videos, and Games
Partnering for a Peaceful School Community 🌟
Parents and guardians, you play a key role in helping us create a safe and respectful environment at school. One way to support this is by monitoring the videos, shows, and games your child watches and plays.
🎮📺 Some media may include content that isn’t suitable for young children, and we want to ensure that all students feel safe and comfortable at school. Play fighting, simulating weapons, or discussing inappropriate content is not allowed on campus.
For helpful tips and reviews, Common Sense Media is a fantastic resource for navigating parenting in the digital age. Thank you for helping us build a kind, peaceful, and inclusive community for all Wildcats!
Parent CABE Conferences Coming Up!
Loma Verde parents are invited to attend the annual CABE Mini-Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you would like to attend, Loma Verde parent involvement funds will cover the cost. Please notify our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Elsie, in room 403 if you are interested by 10/17/25.
Loma Verde Halloween Character Parade – Friday, 10/31
Loma Verde’s Halloween Character Parade 📅 Friday, October 31 🕣 8:15 AM
Students are welcome to wear costumes to school! Please follow these guidelines when selecting a costume:
Faces must remain uncovered.
Costumes should be tasteful and age-appropriate for an elementary school setting. Our youngest students are just 3 years old—please avoid anything scary or referencing shows/games not suitable for young children.
No blood, gore, or graphic elements.
No fake weapons (guns, swords, knives, etc.) or anything resembling a weapon.
Costumes must be manageable without adult assistance.
If you’re unsure whether a costume is appropriate, ask your teacher for guidance.
🎭 Students participating in the parade should arrive at school in costume and remain in costume throughout the day. 📚 Students who choose not to participate will be supervised in the library.
👨👩👧👦 Parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Please sign in at the office upon arrival.
Visitor Sign-In Reminders
Visitor Sign-In: All visitors on campus after the start of the bell and during school hours must be signed in at the front office. Please be prepared to bring your I.D. and sign in via the Raptor Visitor Management System. If you are attending an event, come early to sign in.
LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!
Show Your Wildcat Pride! 🐾 We’re excited to offer Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies for sale on Thursday, October 16, right after school!
T-shirts: $13
Hoodies: $33 (Cash only at this time)
Students can wear their spirit gear any day of the week or stick with their uniform shirt—either way, they’ll be showing off their Wildcat pride!
📄 Order forms are available in the office or you can click here to access one online.
Let’s fill our campus with school spirit! 🎉 Reminder: Please write your child’s first and last name inside their hoodie to help keep it safe.
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.
Important School Policies and Reminders
📘 Stay Informed Click on the LV 2025–26 Parent-Student Handbook for everything you need to know about school policies, procedures, and resources.
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 new bottle filler located next to room 406, which can be used to fill 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.
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (before 8:00 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day.
Week #10 TK-6th grade attendance average: 96.4% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-10/10/25) average attendance: 95.9% (Goal is 98%)
Week #10 Highest Attendance
100% Room 401 – Ms. Munoz Benavente 3rd grade
100% Room 602 – Ms. Lloyd TK
99% Room 303 – Ms. Polanco 1st grade
98.9% Room 201 – Ms. Samayoa 3rd grade
98.3% Room 304 – Ms. Villanueva 2nd grade
WEEK #10 Most Improved Attendance
Room 303 Ms. Polanco – 1st grade
Room 601 Mr. Lopez – kinder
Winning Classes with 97% or higher attendance for the month of September! They earned a plushy day for their class!
98.5% Ms. Jones – Room 503
97.9% Ms. Rincon – Room 203
97.6% Ms. Lopez – Room 401
97.5% Ms. Villanueva – Room 304
97.4% Ms. Kang – Room 202
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.
We’re excited to welcome all our students and families to the 2nd Quarter of the 2025 school year! The Fall Quarter is always full of engaging learning opportunities and fun activities, so we encourage everyone to check our school blog regularly for updates and announcements.
School resumes on Tuesday, October 7, and we’re looking forward to a strong start. Please remember that this will be a full day of learning, and it’s important that students arrive on time and ready to go. Good attendance is key to academic success, and every day counts—especially as we dive into new lessons and experiences this quarter.
TK – 6th-grade students begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal will be at 1:00 p.m. (Minimum Day)
Let’s make this quarter a great one! We can’t wait to see all our Loma Verde Wildcats back on campus Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, 10/7 Students Return, Start of 2nd Quarter (minimum day – 1:00 dismissal)
Tuesday, 10/7-Friday, 10/10 VAPA Week
Friday, 10/10 8:00-8:30 Fun Family Friday
Friday, 10/10 8:30-9:30 PTO Meeting @403
Friday, 10/10 Feeding San Diego Food Distribution
Monday, 10/13 Lead Clubs Begin
Tuesday, 10/14 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ District Office
Wednesday, 10/15 Family BBQ Picnic Lunch with your child (During scheduled lunch times)
Quarter 2 is almost here, and that means… CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏀🎨🎭 From sports to arts, STEM to reading, there’s something for every Loma Verde learner to explore, create, and have a blast doing! Spots are limited, so don’t wait, grab your club today, and get ready for fun, friends, and a whole lot of Loma Verde spirit. ✨
Let’s make Quarter 2 the most exciting one yet! 💛 💚 Ms. Jackie
LEAD Club Survey – Please Respond
We value your feedback! To help us improve and strengthen our LEAD Clubs program, we invite you to complete the Loma Verde LEAD Clubs Family Survey. Your input will guide us in creating the best possible experience for our students and families. ✅ Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. https://forms.office.com/r/XzMrA6Ugr5 Your voice matters, and together we can continue to grow and support our students in meaningful ways. Thank you for being an important part of our Loma Verde community! — Ms. Jackie
Saturday Scholars Fall Session Begins Soon!
We’re excited to welcome students to the Saturday Scholars Fall Session, beginning October 18! This special program gives Loma Verde students the chance to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics beyond the classroom.
For new students and families, Saturday Scholars offers hands-on learning with the Navy’s top medical technicians. Over four Saturdays—October 18, October 25, November 1, and November 8—students will explore grade-level STEM topics through research, experiments, and engaging activities that support classroom learning.
For returning students, the program increases academic challenge with a focus on public speaking, model building, and research—helping students grow academically, socially, and intellectually.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! To sign up, please see Mr. Hemmingway or visit the front office.
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey!
Parent CABE Conferences Coming Up!
Loma Verde parents are invited to attend the annual CABE Mini-Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you would like to attend, Loma Verde parent involvement funds will cover the cost. Please notify our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Elsie, in room 403 if you are interested by 10/17/25.
PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders – Thank You for Your Support!
All of us at Loma Verde appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for everyone.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines:
Use the designated drop-off and pick-up zones only.
If you need to leave your car, please park in the parking lot, not the bus loop.
Do not park in RESERVED spaces or the staff lot.
No dogs are allowed on campus during arrival and dismissal.
Students must walk bikes on the sidewalk.
Morning Drop-Off Times:
7:15–7:55 AM – Students eating breakfast at school
7:30–8:00 AM – All other students Students line up on the blacktop between 7:30–8:00 AM. Teachers will pick up their classes at 8:00 AM. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 AM. Students arriving after 8:00 AM will be marked tardy.
Kinder, TK, SDC Preschool & Preschool Families: Please follow your teacher’s specific drop-off instructions.
Afternoon Pick-Up:
Students must be picked up by 2:45 PM (or 1:15 PM on minimum days).
After that time, students will be escorted to the office and must be signed out by an adult.
Parents may enter campus between 2:30–2:45 PM (or 1:00–1:15 PM on minimum days) to pick up children outside their classrooms.
Gates will be locked at 2:45 PM (1:15 PM on minimum days).
Let’s work together to keep our campus safe and welcoming. Be patient, kind, and considerate. Thank you for being part of our Loma Verde community!
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 sweatshirts 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.
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.
Important School Policies and Reminders
📘 Stay Informed Click on the LV 2025–26 Parent-Student Handbook for everything you need to know about school policies, procedures, and resources.
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 new bottle filler located next to room 406, which can be used to fill 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.
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (before 8:00 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day.
Week #9 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.7% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Year-to-date (8/23/25-9/19/25) average attendance: 95.9% (Goal is 98%)
Week #9 Highest Attendance
98.5% Room 401 Ms. Lopez – 5th grade
98.8% Room 203 Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
98.6% Room 503 Ms. Jones – 4th grade
WEEK #9 Most Improved Attendance
Room 201 Ms. Samayoa – 3rd grade
Room 204 Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
Winning Classes with 97% or higher attendance for the month of September! They earned a plushy day for their class!
98.5% Ms. Jones – Room 503
97.9% Ms. Rincon – Room 203
97.6% Ms. Lopez – Room 401
97.5% Ms. Villanueva – Room 304
97.4% Ms. Kang – Room 202
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.
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