The Wildcat Way May 27-31, 2019

 

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6th graders at Camp Marston last week
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Congratulations to our 6th grader, Samantha Garcia, on her TEDxKidsChulaVista talk last Saturday!

 

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Monday, May 27 – MEMORIAL DAY-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 28 – 8:30 Saturday Scholars Science Showcase in MPR

Wednesday, May 29

Thursday, May 30 – 8:15 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards

Friday, May 31 – 8:15 Kindergarten ACE Awards

 

HANOVER SURVEY 

Related imageWe need your input again, please!  We hope all families will participate.  Topics on this important survey include school appearance, finances, technology, instruction, as well as attitudes about safety, transportation, climate, and communication.

Please take this very important survey.   Your opinions count and we need your ideas to help make our school a better place for children.  The parent Hanover Survey is available in English and Spanish. The parent link will take you to the landing page where you will be able to select the language of choice.   Parent Survey Link

 

RESIDENCY VERIFICATION

imgres-4Our annual proof of residency for returning students began on Wednesday, May 22.   All bills used to prove residency must have a date of May 22nd or later.  Our office will be open for extended hours to accept documents. A flyer was sent home last week with more information. Please call our office at 619-420-3940 if you have any questions.  You must prove residency before your child will be placed on a class list.

 

ACE Awards:

TK-6th grade ACE Awards are coming up!  awards

  • 5/30 1st & 2nd ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/31 Kinder ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/3 5th & 6th ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/4 3rd & 4th ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.

 

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AND ELAC REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED!

A letter yellow was sent home last week requesting volunteers to be on various school committees.  Please complete the form and return it to the office.  We appreciate your involvement in helping our school!

 

Attention Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parents:

Remember that you need to submit your child’s physical and dental exams to our school nurse by the dates noted below.  If you are unable to obtain the exams please talk to Nurse Isla so that she can assist you.

physicalexamPhysical Exams or waivers are due before the end of the school year for all kindergarten students. This requirement does not apply to transitional kinder students.

dentalDental Exams or waivers are due no later than May 31st for all transitional and kindergarten students.

 

6th GRADE PROMOTION

images-3Our Sixth Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m.  The promotion will be held outdoors near the 500 building next to the soccer field.

 

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ATTENDANCE

attendanceLoma Verde’s overall attendance was 95.75% last week. Our goal is 98%. Be sure to bring your child to school every day and on time. Every minute of every day counts!

 

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDARS AVAILABLE

The District Approved calendars for the next two school years are out.  Please consider dates when planning family vacations.  It is imperative that our school brings down our rate of Chronic absenteeism. 2019-20 Calendar   2020-21 Calendar .

 

 

June 3 –  5th & 6th grade ACE  Awards

June 3 – 1:30-2:30 Volunteer Appreciation Tea

June 4 – 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards

June 4 – Yearbooks Distributed and Signing

June 5 – 8:30 6th Grade Promotion

June 5 – LAST DAY of SCHOOL (minimum day)

June 6 – July 19 – Summer Break

July 22– First day of school – Minimum Day

 

 

 

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The Wildcat Way May 20-25, 2019

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Thank you for a wonderful Staff Appreciation Week with special treats, notes, gifts, and delicious food! We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!

 

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Monday, May 20 – 6th graders to Camp Marston for the week

Monday, May 20 – Incoming Kindergarten Screening

Tuesday, May 21 – Incoming Kindergarten Screening

Tuesday, May 21 – 11:30-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ ESSC

Wednesday, May 22

Thursday, May 23

Friday, May 24 – 8:15 TK ACE Awards in the auditorium

Saturday, May 25 – TEDXkids @ Southwestern College

 

The 19 Saturday Scholars students were honored at the Navy Surface Warfare Medical Institute in Balboa Park on Saturday, May 18 along with their Navy mentors for their science projects on various medical topics. It was a special ceremony for students and families.

 

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Our Loma Verde Mini Mermaid Running Club participated in the Chula Vista Community Fun Run on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

CAASPP TESTING – GRADES 3 & 5 

Our 3rd and 5th graders will be CAASPP testing at least one part of the test this week.

Testing Reminders:

  • CELL Phones and Smart Watches will be collected by teachers during testing.
  • BE ON TIME each day!  Students who are late will have to do makeups.
  • Visitors and/or Volunteers are not allowed in the classroom during testing.
  • Classrooms will not be interrupted during testing.  Students may not leave the classroom once testing has started.  (Check doctor and dentist appointments)
  • Send a Snack Bag for your child during the testing week: Granola Bars, Crackers, Pretzels but NO CANDY, Cheetos, Taki’s (refrain from things that are messy or sticky).

 

HANOVER SURVEY 

Related imageWe need your input again, please!  We hope all families will participate.  Topics on this important survey include school appearance, finances, technology, instruction, as well as attitudes about safety, transportation, climate, and communication.

Please take this very important survey.   Your opinions count and we need your ideas to help make our school a better place for children.  The parent Hanover Survey is available in English and Spanish. The parent link will take you to the landing page where you will be able to select the language of choice.   Parent Survey Link

 

RESIDENCY VERIFICATION

Image result for residency verification clipartOur annual proof of residency for returning students begins Wednesday, May 22.   All bills used to prove residency must have a date of May 22nd or later.  Our office will be open for extended hours to accept documents. A flyer was sent home last week with more information. Please call our office at 619-420-3940 if you have any questions.  You must prove residency before your child will be placed on a class list.

 

ACE Awards:

TK-6th grade ACE Awards are coming up!  See the schedule below for dates.awards

  • 5/24 TK ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/30 1st & 2nd ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/31 Kinder ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/3 5th & 6th ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.
  • 5/4 3rd & 4th ACE Awards 8:15 a.m.

 

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AND ELAC REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED!

A letter will be sent home this week requesting volunteers to be on various school committees.  Please complete the form and return it to the office.  We appreciate your involvement in helping our school!

 

Attention Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parents:

Remember that you need to submit your child’s physical and dental exams to our school nurse by the dates noted below.  If you are unable to obtain the exams please talk to Nurse Isla so that she can assist you.

physicalexamPhysical Exams or waivers are due before the end of the school year for all kindergarten students. This requirement does not apply to transitional kinder students.

dentalDental Exams or waivers are due no later than May 31st for all transitional and kindergarten students.

 

 

6th GRADE PROMOTION

images-3Our Sixth Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m.  The promotion will be held outdoors near the 500 building next to the soccer field.

 

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We started our Morning Mileage Club five weeks ago.  We have had 337 K-6 students participate at least one day with a group total of 1,388 miles walked/run!

Here’s the breakdown by grade for the week of May 13-17: K-19 miles, 1st-56 miles, 2nd-26 miles, 3rd-30 miles, 4th-38 miles, 5th-39 miles, 6th-43 miles

TOP CLASSES for the week: Taylor-26 miles, Murdoch-24 miles, Johnson-22 miles, Polanco Campos-21 miles, Snell-19 miles.

Overall Top Classes since start date: Murdoch-117 miles, Johnson-113 miles, Polanco Campos-109 miles!

Top grade level: 1st grade with 262 miles run in 5 weeks!

If you can help out one or more mornings a week, please join us from 7:30 to 7:55.   We are looking for a few more parents to also help.  Visit track in the morning or stop by the office to see Mrs. Watson to volunteer.  Thank you!

 

ATTENDANCE

attendanceLoma Verde’s overall attendance was 96.8% last week. Classes with 100% attendance last week were: Navaroli, Rincon, Martinez, Jones, and Polanco Campos. Our goal is 98%. Be sure to bring your child to school every day and on time. Every minute of every day counts!

TEDX CHULA VISTA IS COMING!

A TEDxChulaVista Day is coming! One of our Loma Verde 6th graders will be speaking.  We wish her well during this very special event on Saturday, May 25.

 

 

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDARS AVAILABLE

The District Approved calendars for the next two school years are out.  Please consider dates when planning family vacations.  It is imperative that our school brings down our rate of Chronic absenteeism. 2019-20 Calendar   2020-21 Calendar .

 

 

May 27 – MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)

May 28 – 8:30 Saturday Scholars Science Fair in the auditorium

May 30 – 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards

May 31 – Kindergarten ACE Awards

June 3 –  5th & 6th grade ACE  Awards

June 3 – 1:30-2:30 Volunteer Appreciation Tea

June 4 – 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards

June 4 – Yearbooks Distributed and Signing

June 5 – 8:30 6th Grade Promotion

June 5 – LAST DAY of SCHOOL (minimum day)

 

 

 

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The Wildcat Way May 13-17, 2019

 

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Monday, May 13-Friday, May 17 – Staff Appreciation Week (See flyers below for details)

Monday, May 13 – 8:15 ELAC Meeting in the auditorium

Tuesday, May 14  – 3:00 SSC Meeting in room 404

Wednesday, May 15 – 7:30 AM Safe Routes to School Walk/Bike to School with us!  See flyer on Monday for more information

Wednesday, May 15 – 8:15 AM and 5:30 PM Incoming Kindergarten Transition Meeting in the auditorium

Thursday, May 16 – 2:30 Kone Ice on campus

Saturday, May 18 – Saturday Scholars Day #5

LOCAL MEASURES TESTING – GRADES K-2

This week marks the last week of Local Measures testing for our Kindergarten through Second Grade students on reading, writing, and math.   Please ensure your children to get plenty of rest and enjoy a healthy breakfast before testing so they are able to do their very best on each assessment!

CAASPP TESTING – GRADES 3-6

Our 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th will be CAASPP testing at least one part of the test this week.

Testing Reminders:

  • CELL Phones and Smart Watches will be collected by teachers during testing.
  • BE ON TIME each day!  Students who are late will have to do makeups.
  • Visitors and/or Volunteers are not allowed in the classroom during testing.
  • Classrooms will not be interrupted during testing.  Students may not leave the classroom once testing has started.  (Check doctor and dentist appointments)
  • Send a Snack Bag for your child during the testing week: Granola Bars, Crackers, Pretzels but NO CANDY, Cheetos, Taki’s (refrain from things that are messy or sticky).

 

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK – THIS WEEK!

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Mark your calendars now for a week of staff appreciation. I am sure all would agree that Loma Verde has the very best staff around!  The fun begins on Monday, May 13 and continues the entire week.  Let’s show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do! See the flyers below in English and Spanish for all the details!

 

ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

elac_image7We will hold our next English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday,  May 13 at 8:15 am in the auditorium.  This is our last meeting for the year.  We will be talking about our social-emotional learning supports in place at our school.  Breakfast, childcare, and a raffle will be provided.   All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Translation will be provided in Spanish.  Please join us!

 

HANOVER SURVEY 

Related imageWe need your input again, please!  We hope all families will participate.  Topics on this important survey include school appearance, finances, technology, instruction, as well as attitudes about safety, transportation, climate, and communication.

Please take this very important survey.   Your opinions count and we need your ideas to help make our school a better place for children.  The parent Hanover Survey is available in English and Spanish. The parent link will take you to the landing page where you will be able to select the language of choice.   Parent Survey Link

 

RESIDENCY VERIFICATION

Image result for residency verification clipartOur annual proof of residency for returning students begins Wednesday, May 22 and ends on Tuesday, May 28.   All bills used to prove residency must have a date of May 22nd or later.  Our office will be open for extended hours to accept documents. A flyer will be coming home this week with more information. Please call our office at 619-420-3940 if you have any questions regarding the required information.

6th GRADE PROMOTION

images-3Our Sixth Grade Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m.  The promotion will be held outdoors near the 500 building next to the soccer field. 6th-grade teachers will send home more details soon.

 

Morning Mileage Club Image result for RUNNER clipart

We started our Morning Mileage Club four weeks ago.  We had 327 K-6 students participate at least one day with a group total of 1,148 miles walked/run!

Here’s the breakdown by grade for the week of May 6-10: K-17 miles, 1st-56 miles, 2nd-23 miles, 3rd -32 miles, 4th-37 miles, 5th-40 miles, 6th-32 miles.

TOP CLASSES for the week: Taylor-24 miles, Polanco Campos-22 miles, Johnson-19 miles, Murdoch-17 miles, Snell-16 miles

Overall Top Classes since start date: Murdoch-94 miles, Johnson-91 miles, Polanco Campos-89 miles!

If you can help out one or more mornings a week, please join us from 7:30 to 7:55.   We are looking for a few more parents to also help.  Visit track in the morning or stop by the office to see Mrs. Watson to volunteer.  Thank you!

 

attendanceLoma Verde’s overall attendance was 95.2% last week. Our goal is 98%. Be sure to bring your child to school every day and on time. Every minute of every day counts!

 

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDARS AVAILABLE

The District Approved calendars for the next two school years are out.  Please consider dates when planning family vacations.  It is imperative that our school brings down our rate of Chronic absenteeism. 2019-20 Calendar   2020-21 Calendar .

 

 

May 20-21 Incoming Kindergarten Screening

May 24 – TK ACE Awards

May 27 – MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)

May 28 – 8:30 Saturday Scholars Science Fair in the auditorium

May 30 – 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards

May 31 – Kindergarten ACE Awards

June 3 –  5th & 6th grade ACE  Awards

June 3 – 1:30-2:30 Volunteer Appreciation Tea

June 4 – 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards

June 4 – Yearbooks Distributed and Signing

June 5 – 8:30 6th Grade Promotion

June 5 – LAST DAY of SCHOOL (minimum day)

 

 

 

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2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

The Wildcat Way May 6-10, 2019

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Tuesday, May 7 –  1:00-4:00 Math 24 Competition

Wednesday, May 8 –  8:30 PTO Meeting

Thursday, May 9 – 1:00-3:00 6th grade Dance

Thursday, May 9 – 2:30 Peach Patrol End of Year Party

Saturday, May 4 – Saturday Scholars Day #4 at Loma Verde Elementary

LOCAL MEASURES TESTING – GRADES K-2

This week marks the third week of Local Measures testing for our Kindergarten through Second Grade students.  Over the two weeks, our students will be tested in reading and math.  Please ensure your children to get plenty of rest and enjoy a healthy breakfast before testing so they are able to do their very best on each assessment!

CAASPP TESTING – GRADES 3-6

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Our 4th and 6th grade students will be CAASPP testing this week.

Testing Reminders:

  • CELL Phones and Smart Watches will be collected by teachers during testing.
  • BE ON TIME each day!  Students who are late will have to do makeups.
  • Visitors and/or Volunteers are not allowed in the classroom during testing.
  • Classrooms will not be interrupted during testing.  Students may not leave the classroom once testing has started.  (Check doctor and dentist appointments)
  • Send a Snack Bag for your child during the testing week: Granola Bars, Crackers, Pretzels but NO CANDY, Cheetos, Taki’s (refrain from things that are messy or sticky).

 

 

HANOVER SURVEY

imgres-1We need your input again, please.  We hope all families will participate.  Topics on this important survey include school appearance, finances, technology, instruction, as well as attitudes about safety, transportation, climate, and communication.

Please make every effort to fill out this very important survey.  Each year, we analyze the results of the survey.  Your opinions count and we will thoughtfully and purposefully take your ideas to make our school a better place for children.  The parent Hanover survey is available in English and Spanish. The parent link will take you to the landing page where they will be able to select the language of choice.   Parent Survey Link

 

 

Morning Mileage Club Image result for RUNNER clipart

We started our Morning Mileage Club three weeks ago.  We had 318 K-6 students participate at least one day with a group total of 902 miles walked/run!

Here’s the breakdown by grade for the week of 4/29-May 3: K-11 miles, 1st-44 miles, 2nd-24 miles, 3rd -27 miles, 4th-30 miles, 5th-29 miles, 6th-30 miles.

Top Classes: Johnson-17 miles, Murdoch-16 miles, Taylor-16 miles, Galvez-13 miles, Polanco Campos 13 miles, and Pulido-13 miles

If you can help out one or more mornings a week, please join us from 7:30 to 7:55.   We are looking for a few more parents to also help.  Visit track in the morning or stop by the office to see Mrs. Watson to volunteer.  Thank you!

 

 

attendanceWay to go! Loma Verde’s overall attendance was 96.7% last week. Our goal is 98%. Be sure to bring your child to school every day and on time. Every minute of every day counts!

 

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

imgresMark your calendars now for a week of staff appreciation. I am sure all would agree that Loma Verde has the very best staff around!  The fun begins on Monday, May 13 and continues the entire week.  Let’s show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do!

 

 

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDARS AVAILABLE

The District Approved calendars for the next two school years are out.  Please consider dates when planning family vacations.  It is imperative that our school brings down our rate of Chronic absenteeism. 2019-20 Calendar   2020-21 Calendar .

 

 

May 13-17 Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week

May 14 – 3:00 pm SSC Mtg.

May 15 – Incoming Kindergarten Parent Mtg.  8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

May 20-21 Incoming Kindergarten Screening

May 27 – MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)

June 3 1:45 Volunteer Appreciation Tea

June 4 Yearbooks Distributed and Signing

June 5 8:30 6th Grade Promotion

June 5 – LAST DAY of SCHOOL (minimum day)

 

 

 

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The Wildcat Way April 29-May 3, 2019

Monday-Friday  4th-grade swim class

Monday – Friday K-2 Local Measures Writing (English)

Thursday, May 2 5:00 – Mandatory YMCA STRETCH Parent Meeting

Saturday, May 4 – Saturday Scholars Day #3 at Loma Verde Elementary

LOCAL MEASURES TESTING – GRADES K-2

This week marks the second week of Local Measures testing for our Kindergarten through Second Grade students.  Over the next few weeks, our students will be tested in reading, writing, and math.  All students will begin with the writing testing in English during the week of April 29.  Please ensure your children to get plenty of rest and enjoy a healthy breakfast before testing so they are able to do their very best on each assessment!

CAASPP TESTING – GRADES 3-6

Our 5th and 6th grade students will begin CAASPP testing this week.

Testing Reminders:

  • CELL Phones and Smart Watches will be collected by teachers during testing.
  • BE ON TIME each day!  Students who are late will have to do makeups.
  • Visitors and/or Volunteers are not allowed in the classroom during testing.
  • Classrooms will not be interrupted during testing.  Students may not leave the classroom once testing has started.  (Check doctor and dentist appointments)
  • Send a Snack Bag for your child during the testing week: Granola Bars, Crackers, Pretzels but NO CANDY, Cheetos, Taki’s (refrain from things that are messy or sticky).

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Smarter Balanced Assessment Parent Resources:

A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment

Guía de Padres Pare Comprender Las Pruebas Sumativas Smarter Balanced

 

 

Morning Mileage Club Is Off to a GREAT Start! Image result for RUNNER clipart

We started our Morning Mileage Club two weeks ago.  We had 307 K-6 students participate at least one day with a group total of 708 miles walked/run!

Here’s the breakdown by grade for the week of 4/22-26: K-20 miles, 1st-57 miles, 2nd-41 miles, 3rd -50 miles, 4th-63 miles, 5th-64 miles, 6th-57 miles.

Top Classes: Johnson-33 miles, Galvez-29 miles, Polanco Campos 27 miles, Valdivia-23 miles, Youssofi-23 miles

If you can help out one or more mornings a week, please join us from 7:30 to 7:55.   We are looking for a few more parents to also help.  Visit track in the morning or stop by the office to see Mrs. Watson to volunteer.  Thank you!

 

attendanceCongratulations to Ms. Lee’s and Mrs. Rincon’s class for having 100% attendance last week! Way to go! Loma Verde’s overall attendance was 95.5% last week. Our goal is 98%. Be sure to bring your child to school every day and on time. Every minute of every day counts!

 

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

imgresMark your calendars now for a week of staff appreciation. I am sure all would agree that Loma Verde has the very best staff around!  The fun begins on Monday, May 13 and continues the entire week.  Let’s show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do!

 

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDARS AVAILABLE

The District Approved calendars for the next two school years are out.  Please consider dates when planning family vacations.  It is imperative that our school brings down our rate of Chronic absenteeism. 2019-20 Calendar   2020-21 Calendar .

 

 

May 8 – PTO 8:15 Mtg.

May 9 – 6th-grade dance 1-3 pm

May 13-17 Loma Verde Staff Appreciation Week

May 14 – 3:00 pm SSC Mtg.

May 15 – Incoming Kindergarten Parent Mtg.  8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

May 20-20 Incoming Kindergarten Screening

May 27 – MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)

June 3 1:45 Volunteer Appreciation Tea

June 4 Yearbooks Distributed and Signing

June 5 8:30 6th Grade Promotion

June 5 – LAST DAY of SCHOOL (minimum day)

 

 

 

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Loma Verde Twitter – @lomaverdeschool    Our hashtag is #lomalearns

Follow us on the Loma Verde Facebook page

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved