Thought Exchange – We Need Your Thoughts!

March 4, 2019 Mrs. Bree WatsonLeave a comment

Dear parents, staff, and community members:

Please take a few minutes to respond to an open-ended question about what we are doing well and where we can improve. For more information and to participate: Go to Exchange.

Estimados padres, personal y miembros de la comunidad:

Tómese unos minutos para responder a una pregunta abierta sobre qué estamos haciendo bien y dónde podemos mejorar. Para obtener más información y participar: Ir al intercambio.

LCAP Executive Summary (Español) LCAP Executive Summary (English)

Chula Vista Elementary School District will be using your input to inform our academic priorities in support of student achievement.

This year, we are using a new version of Thoughtexchange. After clicking on the link above, you will be asked to share your thoughts then read the thoughts of other participants and assign 1-5 stars to show how important each idea is to you. You will also have a chance to discover the top thoughts in the conversation.

Our Thoughtexchange will be open until March 15. Please visit the conversation often and add comments throughout the process.

Thank you so much for your participation.

Sincerely,
Bree Watson, Principal
Loma Verde Elementary

1. It could take you as little as 5 – 10 minutes to participate.
2. Please complete this exchange by Friday, March 15, 2019, 07:00 PM
3. You can add and rate thoughts at your own pace until the exchange ends. You can also return to review your answers and Discover the results at any time.

Here are some quick tips to get you going:

– Come into the exchange to share your thoughts. Remember to say why each thought is important.
– Consider and rate the thoughts of others using stars (30 is ideal).
– Thoughtexchange keeps confidential who shared each thought and rating.
– When enough participants have shared and rated thoughts, you will be able to explore and discover the results.
– If you need technical help, please call Thoughtexchange at 1-800-361-9027 ext. 4 or email help@thoughtexchange.com.

El Distrito Escolar Primario de Chula Vista usará sus comentarios para informar nuestras prioridades académicas en apoyo del logro estudiantil.

Este año, estamos usando una nueva versión de Thoughtexchange. Después de hacer clic en el enlace anterior, se le pedirá que comparta sus pensamientos, luego lea los pensamientos de otros participantes y asigne de 1 a 5 estrellas para mostrar qué tan importante es cada idea para usted. También tendrás la oportunidad de descubrir los mejores pensamientos en la conversación.

Nuestro intercambio de ideas estará abierto hasta el 15 de marzo. Visite la conversación con frecuencia y agregue comentarios durante todo el proceso.

Muchísimas gracias por su participación.

Sinceramente,

Bree Watson, Directora
Loma Verde Elementary

1. Puede tomarle tan solo 5 – 10 minutos participar.
2. Complete este intercambio antes del Friday March 15, 2019 07:00 PM
3. Puede agregar y calificar pensamientos a su propio ritmo hasta que finalice el intercambio. También puede volver a revisar sus respuestas y descubrir los resultados en cualquier momento.

Aquí hay algunas sugerencias para comenzar:

– Entre en el intercambio para compartir sus pensamientos. Recuerde decir por qué cada pensamiento es importante.
– Considerar y calificar los pensamientos de otros usando estrellas (30 es ideal).
– Thoughtexchange mantiene de forma confidencial quien compartió cada pensamiento y calificación.
– Cuando haya suficientes participantes que hayan compartido y evaluado sus pensamientos, podrá explorar y descubrir los resultados.
– Si necesita ayuda técnica, llame a Thoughtexchange al 1-800-361-9027 ext. 4 o correo electrónico help@thoughtexchange.com

The Wildcat Way March 4-8, 2019

March 4, 2019 Mrs. Bree WatsonLeave a comment

THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING READING WITH US!

What a wonderful day we had on Friday celebrating Read Across America! Thank you to all our families and volunteers for joining us! We also appreciate all the staff, student ambassadors, and volunteers that made sure the event was enjoyable for all! Special thanks to Mrs. Mickelsen and Mrs. Murdoch for their planning and organization of the event. We all had a great time! The window decorating contest winners will be announced on Monday at our blacktop assembly.

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Monday, Mar. 4-15 Thought Exchange open for community input

Monday, Mar. 4-7 Energy Star Challenge Papers due coffee chat

Wednesday, Mar. 6 – 8:15 Coffee Chat with the Principal topic: Community Resources & TB Outbreak Information

Friday, Mar. 8 – Loma Verde Choir sings National Anthem at San Diego Gulls hockey game 5:00 p.m.

Loma Verde A to Z Salad Bar & BBQ Lunch for Students & Parents

Parent and guardians are welcome to join us on 3/14 during your child’s lunch for the “Apples to Zucchini Salad Bar and BBQ”. Parent must sign into the office and obtain a visitor pass prior to eating with their child. We will have picnic tables on the lawn near the auditorium. Parents can also bring blankets. There will be various community resources for families also here. Students will eat for free. Adults cost is $4.00. Non-student children ages 1-12 are $2.50. (Cash only). No outside food will be allowed for this event. Please join us! Reminder: students are dismissed at 1:00 on 3/14 for parent/teacher conferences.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN

CVESD and Magic 92.5 FM launched a perfect attendance campaign on Friday, March 1. Here are the highlights of our “School is Where the Magic Happens” Perfect Attendance Campaign:

The time period is Friday, March 1, 2019, through Friday, May 31, 2019.
Magic 92.5 FM will provide randomly drawn winners with prize packs (eligible students are those with perfect attendance).
Grades eligible are TK – Grade 12.
All schools, District and charter, are eligible.

Good attendance helps children do well in school and eventually in the workplace. Good attendance matters for school success, starting as early prekindergarten and throughout elementary, middle and high school. “School is Where the Magic Happens” is an engaging reminder of the importance of good attendance.

Congratulations to Mrs. Polanco Campo’s class for having 100% attendance last week! Way to go! Loma Verde’s overall attendance was 95% 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!

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Spring Student-Led Conferences (K-8)

Our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences begin Thursday, March 14 and end Thursday, March 21. Please make every effort to attend the scheduled conference to discuss your child’s progress. Our teachers and students will share very important information and you will have an opportunity to ask questions about your child’s progress this school year.

Please remember that all Kinder-6th grade students are dismissed at 1:00 p.m. throughout the conference schedule. Please make appropriate transportation arrangements during our modified schedule.

PENNIES FOR PATIENTS

Our school is participating in Pennies For Patients, a campaign to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please help fight cancer by bringing your donations to your child’s classroom or use the Pennies for Patients online link.

ZONE TRANSFERS

If your children are at Loma Verde on a Zone Transfer, please be sure to renew your transfer for the 2019-2020 school year. Please stop by the office to submit your Zone Transfer as soon as possible.

Please let your friends and neighbors know that Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Packets are now available in the office. If you have a child entering TK or Kinder, be sure to pick up your packet. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1 are eligible for Kindergarten. Children who turn 5 after September 1 but before December 2 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten. For more information on Enrollment visit https://www.cvesd.org/parents/welcome_to_enrollment. Registration packets will be accepted starting Wednesday, February 20th. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding registration for the 2019 -2020 school year.

THOUGHT EXCHANGE

Loma Verde Elementary and CVESD are seeking your input regarding our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals. We will be using the online tool Thought Exchange to gather your input from March 4-March 15. You can read the LCAP Executive Summary here: LCAP Executive Summary (Español) LCAP Executive Summary (English) Beginning March 4 you will have the opportunity to tell us your thoughts about our funding priorities, programs, and more. View this Video to learn more. This is an important process for parents and stakeholders and allows for your ideas and opinions to be heard.

BE AN ENERGY STAR CHALLENGE

Students brought home a green paper Be an Energy Star to complete during the two weeks from Sunday, Feb. 17 through Saturday, Mar. 2. Students are asked to turn off computers, TVs, and lights when leaving the house, turn off the water when brushing teeth, and take 5 minutes or showers or less. If we are the school with high participation, we will receive a FREE movie night on the lawn provided by Chula Vista Recreation Department. Chick here to get another Be an Energy Star paper EnergyStar Challenge Spanish or EnergyStar Challenge English. All forms are due to the office between March 4-7. The grade with the highest participation will be allowed to wear pajamas to school on March 15.

YEARBOOK ORDERS!

ONLINE YEARBOOK ORDER LINK

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Mar. 11 – 8:15 ELAC Meeting

Mar. 11 – 6th-grade Promotion Pictures

Mar. 12 – 12:00-2:00 DAC/DELAC Meeting @ ESSC

Mar. 12 – 3:00 SSC Meeting

Mar. 12 – 8:15 PTO Meeting

Mar. 14 – 8:15 1st & 2nd ACE Awards & EL Reclassification Ceremony

Mar. 14 – BBQ and A to Z Salad Bar lunch with parents

Mar. 15 – 8:15 TK ACE Awards

Mar. 18 – 8:15 5th & 6th ACE Awards & EL Reclassification Ceremony

Mar. 18- 8:15 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards & EL Reclassification Ceremony

Mar. 19 – On A Roll Lunch with the Principal

Mar. 21 – 8:15 La Jolla Playhouse Performance for 3rd-5th graders at Loma Verde

Mar. 21 – 9:15 6th grade Living Museum

Mar. 22 – 8:15 Kinder ACE Awards

March 25 – April 5 NO SCHOOL

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The Wildcat Way Feb. 25 – Mar. 1, 2019

February 25, 2019 Mrs. Bree WatsonLeave a comment

All of our 4th – 6th grade Wildcats wrote and delivered speeches in their classrooms. On Thursday, we had the classroom winners deliver their speeches to their peers and a panel of judges. We are so proud of all of our students! Congratulations to our school winners who will go on to compete at the district level!

4th grade: Cianna Selena-Anderson

5th grade: Amaya Eugene

6th grade: Samantha Garcia

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