The Wildcat Way Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2023 (Week #17)

Mrs. Bree WatsonLeave a comment

Hello Loma Verde Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving break with loved ones. We are thankful for all our Loma Verde Wildcats and the opportunities to teach them. A friendly reminder that all students resume classes on Monday, November 27, for a full day of engaging learning, adhering to regular dismissal times. We look forward to three more weeks of exciting educational experiences and school events before the well-deserved winter break. Your partnership in ensuring your child’s regular attendance and punctuality greatly contributes to their academic success. A heartfelt thank you to all our families for your continued support.

Mrs. Bree Watson, Principal

  • Monday, 11/27 APEX Fundraiser Kick-off Assembly
  • Tuesday, 11/28 12:00-2:00 CVESD DAC/DELAC Meeting @ CVESD District Office
  • Wednesday, 11/29 6:00-7:00 p.m. CVESD Budget Advisory Committee Meeting (BAC) @CVESD District Office
  • Thursday, 11/30 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 11/30 2:30-3:00 Kona Ice
  • Thursday, 11/30 6:00-7:30 p.m. “Nurturing Brillance” Parent Workshop Join us on Microsoft Teams:
  • Friday, 12/1 8:15 PTO Meeting (in-person & virtual)
  • Sunday, 12/3 Chula Vista Starlight Festival & Parade
  • Monday, 12/4-Friday, 12/15 Loma Verde PTO Holiday Shop
  • Tuesday, 12/5 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/7 APEX FUN RUN (Biggest School Fundraiser!)
  • Thursday, 12/7 4:00 LEAD Club Showcase @Loma Verde
  • Friday, 12/8 8:15 5th & 6th grade ACE Awards
  • Saturday, 12/9 9:00-11:00 Toys for Joy @Loma Verde (must preregister – see link below)
  • Monday, 12/11 8:15 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 8:15 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 5:00 p.m. Kinder Dual Immersion Holiday Performance
  • Wednesday, 12/13 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/14 8:15 TK & Kinder ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Kona Ice
  • Thursday, 12/14 6:00 p.m. Rudolf Musical
  • Friday, 12/15 Rudolf Musical for students
  • Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar

APEX POWER – SCHOOL FUNDRAISER STARTS THIS WEEK!

Our school is on a powerful journey to raise funds for field trips, recess equipment, and classroom supplies. With the help of our friends at @apexleadershipco, our PTO fundraiser starts on Monday, 11/27/23. Stay tuned for more info on how to support us. Click on the link https://vimeo.com/821014491?share=copy to get a glimpse about what it is about.


TOYS FOR JOY

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 27th TOYS FOR JOY!
Who: Loma Verde students (age 0-11) and a parent or guardian only
When: Saturday, 12/9/2023 (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
Where: Loma Verde Elementary
What: FREE toys, lunch, activities, haircuts, face painting, clothes, & entertainment
*Families must preregister sdrock.com/registercv Access code: T4J_2023_CV_LOMA
**A ticket is required to attend the event
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¡ESTÁS INVITADO AL 27 JUGUETES PARA LA ALEGRÍA!
Quién: Estudiantes de Loma Verde (de 0 a 11 años) y un padre o tutor únicamente
Cuándo: sábado 9/12/2023 (9:00 am – 11:00 am)
Dónde: Primaria Loma Verde
Qué: juguetes, almuerzo, actividades, cortes de pelo, pintura de caras, ropa y entretenimiento GRATIS
*Las familias deben preinscribirse sdrock.com/registercv Código de acceso: T4J_2023_CV_LOMA
**Se requiere una entrada para asistir al evento.

Full House Fridays

Loma Verde Wildcats are going to pack the house on Friday, December 1st for our first #FullHouseFriday. Every Friday, there will be a fun activity to encourage students to attend. The activity will not be announced – and your child won’t want to miss it. Also, each student who attends school that Friday will earn a point for our school in our district’s attendance competition! See the flyer below for more information:

Federal Impact Survey Forms

Federal funds are provided to the school district based on the number of students enrolled in our schools whose parents/guardians reside or work on Federal Property or are on active duty in the military. Forms were sent home last week. Please return the completed form by email to lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org or drop it off at the school office Monday-Friday between 7:30-4:00. See below for more information about the forms. Thank you!

Federal Survey Form Instructions

PTO Holiday Shop is Coming!

The PTO Holiday Shop is coming back to Loma Verde this year! It will be open from Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 15 in the library. This is an opportunity for students to purchase inexpensive gifts for their friends and family. All the proceeds go to the Loma Verde PTO and benefit all of our scholars. More information will be sent home soon! If you would like to help volunteer, please contact our school office.

Wellness Policy Reminder – Birthday Celebrations

We understand that celebrating your child’s birthday is a happy occasion and maybe something you want to share with your classmates at school. Please note that food is not allowed for birthday celebrations as part of our district’s Wellness Policy. Only non-food items will be permitted at school.

Non-food suggestions include coloring books, crayons, books, school supplies, stickers, pencils, erasers, whiteboard markers, etc.

Any food items brought to school for birthday celebrations will be sent home or returned to parent(s).

CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMARY OF WELLNESS POLICY (BP 5030)

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) recognizes the link between student health and learning and is committed to providing a healthy school environment that promotes student and staff wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity. The CVESD Wellness Policy (BP 5030) was revised August 9, 2017. It updates and reflects changes to all federal, state, local, and District guidelines. Additionally, the policy was re-organized and headings added for clarity and organizational purposes.

Summary of Key Wellness Policy Guidelines- School and District Community:

  • Prohibiting food items in celebration of a student’s birthday on the school site during the school day.
  • Permitting no more than two parties/celebrations with food for each class, per school year, to be scheduled after lunch whenever possible. All food items should be store-bought, pre-packaged, and/or pre-wrapped for food safety and allergies.

*The complete Wellness Policy can be found here.  

WeTip

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to introduce a new anonymous reporting program called WeTip which launched on November 1, 2023. WeTip will enhance safety at CVESD while actively empowering students, staff, and community members to maintain a safe and secure environment. The WeTip link to the anonymous report can be found here.

Key Points About WeTip:

  • CVESD encourages all students, staff, and community members to be vigilant and report concerns – if you see something, say something.
  • Whether it’s a safety concern or any situation that raises suspicion, it can be reported quickly and easily online or through a phone call or text message.
  • Reporting a tip is easy, anonymous, and confidential.

Volunteers Needed!

Our school loves Family Volunteers!

  • Loma Verde’s PTO needs volunteers to help run its events. Please contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 or our PTO Vice Chair Mr. Faustino Lopez at top.lopez@gmail.com with the days/times you are available.
  • We need parent and community volunteers to help monitor student safety in the parking lot around our school at drop-off and dismissal time! Our Wildcat volunteers work with school staff to serve as an extra set of eyes to keep kids safe outside of our school gates. Any interested volunteers should contact Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Elsa Turner in the office or call (619) 420-3940.

If you are able to volunteer for any of the events below, please let us know!

  • Parking Lot Safety 7:40-8:00 a.m. or 2:30-2:40 p.m.
  • Morning Running/Walking Club 7:30-7:55 a.m. Monday-Friday (club supervision needed to monitor students who run laps)
  • Holiday Gift Shop – December 4-15 Volunteer for an hour or two between 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
  • APEX Fun Run – Thursday, December 7, 8:00-10:30 a.m.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 7:55 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop (1st-6th grade) or by the classroom (TK-kinder). Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick, please contact the office at 619-420-3940 or lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible. If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! Our school staff will be meeting with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent.

Week #16 TK-6th grade attendance average: 93.1% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-11/17/23) average attendance: 95.8% (Goal is 98%)

WAY TO GO!!!! Look at the classes with attendance at 97% or better for week #16 (11/13-11/17):

  • 98.6% Room 505 – Ms. Nevarez – 4th grade
  • 98.2% Room 501 – Mrs. Pulido – kinder

Please visit this page for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/attendance-information.

  • LET’S CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE!
  • Students should only miss school if they are sick. Those with symptoms can return with a negative Covid test, no fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and symptoms improving. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE SYMPTOM-FREE to attend school. We have plenty of rapid tests at school–just ask in the office. If you have a special circumstance and need an independent study, please let us know.
  • We begin a secure campus at 8:00 a.m. Parents/guardians must exit promptly at 8:00. Thank you.
  • Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
  • FREE breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
  • Absences that are not reported will be considered UNEXCUSED. After 3 unexcused absences and/or tardies you will receive a truancy letter.
  • If you pick up your child/children early and/or they are tardy for personal reasons this is considered unexcused.
  • Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible.
  • If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! 
  • Our school staff will be scheduling SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent (missing 10% of school or excessive tardies).
  • Thank you for helping to get your child to school every day and one time!

REMINDERS

  • EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! School starts at 8:00 a.m. Students need to be on the blacktop at this time and teachers will walk them to class. We ask all parents to exit promptly by 8:00 a.m. so that we can lock the gate after the bell.
  • Please send a water bottle with your child. Water bottles can be filled at the classroom sink or outside drinking fountains.
  • Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name!
  • No toys, trading cards, fidgets, or sports equipment from home are allowed at school.
  • Click here to access our 2023-2024 Loma Verde Parent/Student Handbook.
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Join our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Group!

We need your help to make this year fantastic! Please join our PTO group to help out at school events. We are also looking for parents to join with membership dues of $5 per student or $10 per family. Forms and money can be turned in to the office. Membership dues help to fund field trips, school events, classroom supplies, guest speakers, assemblies, and much more! All the money collected is spent on OUR LOMA VERDE STUDENTS! Please contact PTO Chairperson, Giselle Aguirre, to volunteer or ask questions at giselleaguirrerazo@gmail.com. Thank you! 

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The t-shirts are $12, grey sweatshirt hoodies are $24, and green zip hoodies are $30. (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. 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. We are also accepting donations of new, packaged underwear for this purpose.

Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school.   Remember to use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on jackets, sweaters, lunch bags, and water bottles. 

BREAKFAST & SNACKS: FREE breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:50. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home to eat at morning recess. Students may NOT share food at school.

CVESD Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Do you receive emails and communication from our district?

Opt-in to CVESD text messages (including emergencies by texting “Y” to 67587. Be sure to check www.cvesd.org and bookmark our district’s website and follow its social media:

CONTACT US!

Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  Click here for more information.

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The Wildcat Way Nov. 13-17, 2023 (Week #16)

Mrs. Bree WatsonLeave a comment
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“Achieving Excellence for ALL – Juntos Alcanzando Excelencia”

Dear Loma Verde Families,

We trust you had a wonderful Veterans Day weekend. As a friendly reminder, there will be no school next week for Thanksgiving Break, from November 20 to 24, 2023. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023, with regular dismissal at 2:30 pm for all students in grades TK-6.

Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving Break!

Best regards, Mrs. Watson

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Looking ahead…There will be no school on November 20-24, 2023

  • Monday, 11/13-Friday, 11/17 VAPA Week
  • Tuesday, 11/14 3:00 SSC Meeting LV SSC_Agenda 11-14-23   LV SSC_Minutes 10-17-23
  • Wednesday, 11/15 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 11/16 8:15 Coffee with the Principal ELAC Meeting
  • Saturday, 11/18 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars field trip to Navy SWMI in Balboa Park
  • Monday, 11/20-Friday, 11/24 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
  • Monday, 11/27 8:00 APEX Fundraiser Kick-off Assembly
  • Tuesday, 11/28 12:00-2:00 CVESD DAC/DELAC Meeting @ CVESD District Office
  • Wednesday, 11/29 6:00-7:00 p.m. CVESD Budget Advisory Committee Meeting (BAC) @CVESD District Office
  • Thursday, 11/30 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 11/30 2:30 3:00 Kona Ice
  • Friday, 12/1 8:15 PTO Meeting (in-person & virtual)
  • Sunday, 12/3 Chula Vista Starlight Festival & Parade
  • Monday, 12/4-Friday, 12/15 Loma Verde PTO Holiday Shop
  • Tuesday, 12/5 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/7 APEX FUN RUN (Biggest School Fundraiser!)
  • Monday, 12/11 8:15 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 8:15 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 5:00 p.m. Kinder Holiday Performance
  • Wednesday, 12/13 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/14 8:15 TK & Kinder ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Kona Ice
  • Thursday, 12/14 6:00 p.m. Rudolf Musical
  • Friday, 12/15 8:15 5th & 6th grade ACE Awards
  • Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar

Federal Impact Survey Forms

Federal funds are provided to the school district based on the number of students enrolled in our schools whose parents/guardians reside or work on Federal Property or are on active duty in the military. Forms were sent home last week. Please return the completed form by email to lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org or drop it off at the school office Monday-Friday between 7:30-4:00. See below for more information about the forms. Thank you!

Federal Survey Form Instructions

NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST WEEK 11/13-11/17, 2023
Thank you to our amazing school psychologist, Angela Cerda!

To support your child’s learning, it is important to provide structured time for them to practice what they are learning in school. The more your child practices what they are learning, the better they will learn. Be sure to include time every day for READING BOOKS, Smarty Ants, Achieve 3000, or RazKids.

WeTip

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to introduce a new anonymous reporting program called WeTip which launched on November 1, 2023. WeTip will enhance safety at CVESD while actively empowering students, staff, and community members to maintain a safe and secure environment. The WeTip link to the anonymous report can be found here.

Key Points About WeTip:

  • CVESD encourages all students, staff, and community members to be vigilant and report concerns – if you see something, say something.
  • Whether it’s a safety concern or any situation that raises suspicion, it can be reported quickly and easily online or through a phone call or text message.
  • Reporting a tip is easy, anonymous, and confidential.

Volunteers Needed!

Our school loves Family Volunteers!

  • Loma Verde’s PTO needs volunteers to help run its events. Please contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 or our PTO Vice Chair Mr. Faustino Lopez at top.lopez@gmail.com with the days/times you are available.
  • We need parent and community volunteers to help monitor student safety in the parking lot around our school at drop-off and dismissal time! Our Wildcat volunteers work with school staff to serve as an extra set of eyes to keep kids safe outside of our school gates. Any interested volunteers should contact Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Elsa Turner in the office or call (619) 420-3940.

If you are able to volunteer for any of the events below, please let us know!

  • Parking Lot Safety 7:40-8:00 a.m. or 2:30-2:40 p.m.
  • Morning Running/Walking Club 7:30-7:55 a.m. Monday-Friday (club supervision needed to monitor students who run laps)
  • Holiday Gift Shop – December 4-15 Volunteer for an hour or two between 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
  • APEX Fun Run – Thursday, December 7 (times coming soon)

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 7:55 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop (1st-6th grade) or by the classroom (TK-kinder). Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick, please contact the office at 619-420-3940 or lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible. If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! Our school staff will be meeting with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent.

Week #15 TK-6th grade attendance average: 92% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-11/9/23) average attendance: 96% (Goal is 98%)

WAY TO GO!!!! Look at all the classes with attendance at 97% or better for week #15 (11/6-11/9):

  • 100% Room 305 – Mrs. Snell – 2nd grade
  • 100% Room 406 – Mrs. Murdoch – 6th grade
  • 100% Room 405 – Mrs. Youssofi – 6th grade
  • 100% Room 501 – Mrs. Pulido – kinder
  • 98.7% Room 204 – Ms. Sadler – 2nd grade
  • 97.8% Room 304 – Mrs. Kolbe – 1st grade
  • 97.8% Room 404 – Mrs. Johnson – 6th grade
  • 97.2% Room 202 – Mrs. Kang – 3rd grade
  • 972% Room 203 – Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade

Please visit this page for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/attendance-information.

  • LET’S CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE!
  • Students should only miss school if they are sick. Those with symptoms can return with a negative Covid test, no fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and symptoms improving. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE SYMPTOM-FREE to attend school. We have plenty of rapid tests at school–just ask in the office. If you have a special circumstance and need an independent study, please let us know.
  • We begin a secure campus at 8:00 a.m. Parents/guardians must exit promptly at 8:00. Thank you.
  • Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
  • FREE breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
  • Absences that are not reported will be considered UNEXCUSED. After 3 unexcused absences and/or tardies you will receive a truancy letter.
  • If you pick up your child/children early and/or they are tardy for personal reasons this is considered unexcused.
  • Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible.
  • If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! 
  • Our school staff will be scheduling SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent (missing 10% of school or excessive tardies).
  • Thank you for helping to get your child to school every day and one time!

We wanted to acknowledge that American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of November.

REMINDERS

  • EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! School starts at 8:00 a.m. Students need to be on the blacktop at this time and teachers will walk them to class. We ask all parents to exit promptly by 8:00 a.m. so that we can lock the gate after the bell.
  • Please send a water bottle with your child. Water bottles can be filled at the classroom sink or outside drinking fountains.
  • Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name!
  • No toys, trading cards, fidgets, or sports equipment from home are allowed at school.
  • Click here to access our 2023-2024 Loma Verde Parent/Student Handbook.
GetInvolved_horizontal_C.png

Join our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Group!

We need your help to make this year fantastic! Please join our PTO group to help out at school events. We are also looking for parents to join with membership dues of $5 per student or $10 per family. Forms and money can be turned in to the office. Membership dues help to fund field trips, school events, classroom supplies, guest speakers, assemblies, and much more! All the money collected is spent on OUR LOMA VERDE STUDENTS! Please contact PTO Chairperson, Giselle Aguirre, to volunteer or ask questions at giselleaguirrerazo@gmail.com. Thank you! 

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The t-shirts are $12, grey sweatshirt hoodies are $24, and green zip hoodies are $30. (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. 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. We are also accepting donations of new, packaged underwear for this purpose.

Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school.   Remember to use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on jackets, sweaters, lunch bags, and water bottles. 

BREAKFAST & SNACKS: FREE breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:50. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home to eat at morning recess. Students may NOT share food at school.

CVESD Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Click here for the preschool breakfast and lunch menu. See the menu below for K-6 students.

Do you receive emails and communication from our district?

Opt-in to CVESD text messages (including emergencies by texting “Y” to 67587. Be sure to check www.cvesd.org and bookmark our district’s website and follow its social media:

CONTACT US!

Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  Click here for more information.

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The Wildcat Way Nov. 6-10, 2023 (Week #15)

Mrs. Bree WatsonLeave a comment

Daylight saving time ends on November 5, 2023. Don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour.

Don’t forget that there is no school on Friday, Nov. 10th due to the Veterans Day holiday.

3rd Grade Dia de Los Muertos Alters & Student Projects

Our 3rd-grade classrooms have been learning about Dia de los Muertos in their classrooms and each student has created something related to the holiday tradition or something special to them. All classrooms on campus had an opportunity to visit the alters and projects in our MPR last Friday. Thank you, 3rd-grade teachers, Mrs. Kang, Mrs. Konnight, and Ms. Muñoz-Benavente, for putting on such a special display of amazing projects for our school and community to see.

WeTip

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to introduce a new anonymous reporting program called WeTip which launched on November 1, 2023. WeTip will enhance safety at CVESD while actively empowering students, staff, and community members to maintain a safe and secure environment. The WeTip link to the anonymous report can be found here.

Key Points About WeTip:

  • CVESD encourages all students, staff, and community members to be vigilant and report concerns – if you see something, say something.
  • Whether it’s a safety concern or any situation that raises suspicion, it can be reported quickly and easily online or through a phone call or text message.
  • Reporting a tip is easy, anonymous, and confidential.

  • Sunday, 11/5  – Daylight Savings Time ends – Turn clocks back 1 hour
  • Monday, 11/6 – Thursday, 11/9 6th Grade Camp
  • Thursday, 11/9 2:30 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Friday, 11/10 – NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY
  • Monday, 11/13-Friday, 11/17 VAPA Week
  • Tuesday, 11/14 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Wednesday, 11/15 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 11/16 8:15 Coffee with the Principal ELAC Meeting
  • Saturday, 11/18 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars field trip to Navy SWMI in Balboa Park
  • Monday, 11/20-Friday, 11/24 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
  • Monday, 11/27 8:00 APEX Fundraiser Kick-off Assembly
  • Tuesday, 11/28 12:00-2:00 CVESD DAC/DELAC Meeting @ CVESD District Office
  • Wednesday, 11/29 6:00-7:00 p.m. CVESD Budget Advisory Committee Meeting (BAC) @CVESD District Office
  • Thursday, 11/30 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 11/30 2:30 3:00 Kona Ice
  • Friday, 12/1 8:15 PTO Meeting (in-person & virtual)
  • Monday, 12/4-Friday, 12/15 Loma Verde PTO Holiday Shop
  • Tuesday, 12/5 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/7 APEX FUN RUN (Biggest School Fundraiser!)
  • Monday, 12/11 8:15 1st & 2nd grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 8:15 3rd & 4th grade ACE Awards
  • Tuesday, 12/12 5:00 p.m. Kinder Holiday Performance
  • Wednesday, 12/13 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/14 8:15 TK & Kinder ACE Awards
  • Thursday, 12/14 2:30 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Thursday, 12/14 6:00 p.m. Rudolf Musical
  • Friday, 12/15 8:15 5th & 6th grade ACE Awards
  • Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar
Thanksgiving Break Information and Dining Hours | #UARKHome
Looking ahead…There will be no school on November 20-24, 2023

Federal Impact Survey Forms

Federal funds are provided to the school district based on the number of students enrolled in our schools whose parents/guardians reside or work on Federal Property or are on active duty in the military. Forms will be sent home on Monday, November 6, 2023. Please send the completed form by email to lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org or drop it off at the school office Monday-Friday between 7:30-4:00. See below for more information about the forms. Thank you!

Book Character Pumpkin Contest Winners!

We are excited to share with you the winners of our Book Character Pumpkin Contest for this year! There were so many great literary book character representations! Thank you for participating, families! Thank you Mrs. Lopez for continuing to instill the love of literacy in our students in creative ways.

  • 1st Place – Maleah Hollins (4th grade)
  • 2nd Place – Evi Padilla (4th grade)
  • 3rd Place – Zaer Beltran (2nd place)

Volunteers Needed!

Our school loves Family Volunteers!

  • Loma Verde’s PTO needs volunteers to help run its events. Please contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 or our PTO Vice Chair Mr. Faustino Lopez at top.lopez@gmail.com with the days/times you are available.
  • We need parent and community volunteers to help monitor student safety in the parking lot around our school at drop-off and dismissal time! Our Wildcat volunteers work with school staff to serve as an extra set of eyes to keep kids safe outside of our school gates. Any interested volunteers should contact Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Elsa Turner in the office or call (619) 420-3940.

If you are able to volunteer for any of the events below, please let us know!

  • Parking Lot Safety 7:40-8:00 a.m. or 2:30-2:40 p.m.
  • Morning Running/Walking Club 7:30-7:55 a.m. Monday-Friday (club supervision needed to monitor students who run laps)
  • Holiday Gift Shop – December 4-15 Volunteer for an hour or two between 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
  • APEX Fun Run – Thursday, December 7 (times coming soon)

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 7:55 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop (1st-6th grade) or by the classroom (TK-kinder). Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick, please contact the office at 619-420-3940 or lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible. If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! Our school staff will be meeting with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent.

Week #14 TK-6th grade attendance average: 92% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-11/3/23) average attendance: 95.8% (Goal is 98%)

WAY TO GO!!!! Look at all the classes with attendance at 97% or better for week #14 (10/30-11/3):

  • 98.9% Room 203 – Ms. Rincon – 2nd grade
  • 98.2% Room 501 – Ms. Jones – 4th grade
  • 97.8% Room 405 – Mrs. Youssofi – 6th grade

Please visit this page for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/attendance-information.

  • LET’S CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE!
  • Students should only miss school if they are sick. Those with symptoms can return with a negative Covid test, no fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and symptoms improving. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE SYMPTOM-FREE to attend school. We have plenty of rapid tests at school–just ask in the office. If you have a special circumstance and need an independent study, please let us know.
  • We begin a secure campus at 8:00 a.m. Parents/guardians must exit promptly at 8:00. Thank you.
  • Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
  • FREE breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
  • Absences that are not reported will be considered UNEXCUSED. After 3 unexcused absences and/or tardies you will receive a truancy letter.
  • If you pick up your child/children early and/or they are tardy for personal reasons this is considered unexcused.
  • Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible.
  • If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! 
  • Our school staff will be scheduling SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent (missing 10% of school or excessive tardies).
  • Thank you for helping to get your child to school every day and one time!

We wanted to acknowledge that American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of November.

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. To learn more, visit the following Link Bp 5030.

REMINDERS

  • EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! School starts at 8:00 a.m. Students need to be on the blacktop at this time and teachers will walk them to class. We ask all parents to exit promptly by 8:00 a.m. so that we can lock the gate after the bell.
  • Please send a water bottle with your child. Water bottles can be filled at the classroom sink or outside drinking fountains.
  • Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name!
  • No toys, trading cards, fidgets, or sports equipment from home are allowed at school.
  • Click here to access our 2023-2024 Loma Verde Parent/Student Handbook.
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Join our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Group!

We need your help to make this year fantastic! Please join our PTO group to help out at school events. We are also looking for parents to join with membership dues of $5 per student or $10 per family. Forms and money can be turned in to the office. Membership dues help to fund field trips, school events, classroom supplies, guest speakers, assemblies, and much more! All the money collected is spent on OUR LOMA VERDE STUDENTS! Please contact PTO Chairperson, Giselle Aguirre, to volunteer or ask questions at giselleaguirrerazo@gmail.com. Thank you! 

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The t-shirts are $12, grey sweatshirt hoodies are $24, and green zip hoodies are $30. (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. 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. We are also accepting donations of new, packaged underwear for this purpose.

Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school.   Remember to use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on jackets, sweaters, lunch bags, and water bottles. 

BREAKFAST & SNACKS: FREE breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:50. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home to eat at morning recess. Students may NOT share food at school.

CVESD Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Click here for the preschool breakfast and lunch menu. See the menu below for K-6 students.

Do you receive emails and communication from our district?

Opt-in to CVESD text messages (including emergencies by texting “Y” to 67587. Be sure to check www.cvesd.org and bookmark our district’s website and follow its social media:

CONTACT US!

Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  Click here for more information.

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The Wildcat Way Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023 (Week #14)

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“Achieving Excellence for ALL – Juntos Alcanzando Excelencia”

Hello Loma Verde Families,

Happy Halloween! We hope our families who celebrate Halloween and/or Día de los Muertos have a safe and fun holiday! Students are not allowed to wear costumes on October 31, 2023. Reminder: No gum or candy is allowed at school.

No costumes are allowed at school on October 31

  • Monday, 10/30-Friday, 11/3 VAPA Week
  • Thursday, 11/2 8:15 PTO Meeting
  • Friday, 11/3 3rd grade Dia De Muertos Alters @MPR
  • Saturday, 11/4 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars
  • Saturday, 11/4 8:00-1:00 Mini CABE @ Otay Ranch High School
  • Sunday, 11/5  – Daylight Savings Time ends – Turn clocks back 1 hour
  • Monday, 11/6 – Thursday, 11/9 6th Grade Camp
  • Thursday, 11/9 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Friday, 11/10 – NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY
  • Tuesday, 11/14 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Wednesday, 11/15 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
  • Thursday, 11/16 8:15 Coffee with the Principal ELAC Meeting
  • Saturday, 11/18 8:30-1:00 Saturday Scholars
  • Monday, 11/20-Friday, 11/24 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
  • Monday, 11/27 8:00 APEX Fundraiser Kick-off Assembly
  • Thursday, 11/30 8:15 PTO Meeting
  • Thursday, 11/30 1:00 Loma Verde Food Distribution (FREE)
  • Monday, 12/4-Friday, 12/15 Loma Verde PTO Holiday Shop
  • Tuesday, 12/5 3:00 SSC Meeting
  • Thursday, 12/7 APEX FUN RUN (Biggest School Fundraiser!)
  • Click Here for the 2023-2024 CVESD School Calendar

Sunday, 11/5  – Daylight Savings Time ends – Turn clocks back 1 hour

BREAKFAST & SNACKS: FREE breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:50. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home to eat at morning recess. Students may NOT share food at school.

Loma Verde 2nd Quarter Clubs & Sports

We have many FREE clubs, sports, and enrichment opportunities for students to participate in before and after school. Our LEAD site lead staff, Mrs. Jackie, will email parents to inform them that their child is in the LEAD club or sport. Please contact jacqueline.sandoval@cvesd.org with questions.

If your child is in a LEAD club, have them go to the lunch arbor area after school on the day of their club. Here they will have a school-provided snack while they wait to be picked up by the instructor at 2:45 p.m. Remember to please fill out the Release to Participate form that will be sent home with your child and return it to the office.

Loma Verde 2nd Quarter LEAD Clubs:

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Kickball CANCELED
  • Karate
  • Line Dancing
  • Walking & Running Club
  • Little Ninjas Karate
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Watercolor Art CANCELED
  • Jewelry & Crafts
  • Puppetry CANCELED
  • Primary Music
  • Art & Engineering
  • Kids Acting Class
  • Choir
  • “Rudolf” School Musical
  • Gardening Club
  • Weaving Club
  • Saturday Scholars
  • Peace Patrol
  • Book Club
  • Math 24
  • Spanish Homework Help
  • Engish Homework Help
  • Tutoring (kinder, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th)

Parent Mini CABE Conferences Is Coming Up!

Loma Verde parents are invited to attend the annual CABE Mini-Conference at Otay Ranch High School on Saturday, November 4th from 8:00-1:00. If you would like to attend, Loma Verde parent involvement funds will cover the cost. Please notify Elsa in the front office if you are interested in attending.

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!

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 7:55 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop (1st-6th grade) or by the classroom (TK-kinder). Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick, please contact the office at 619-420-3940 or lomaverdeschool@cvesd.org to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible. If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! Our school staff will be meeting with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent.

Week #13 TK-6th grade attendance average: 94.3% (Goal is 98% or higher)
Yearly to date (7/19/23-10/27/23) average attendance: 96.1% (Goal is 98%)

WAY TO GO!!!! Look at all the classes with attendance at 97% or better for week #13 (10/23-10/27):

  • 98.5% Room 405 – Mrs. Youssofi – 6th grade
  • 97.8% Room 505 – Ms. Nevarez – 4th grade
  • 97.8% Room 201 – Mrs. Konnight – 3rd grade
  • 97.6% Room 303 – Mrs. Polanco – 1st grade

Please visit this page for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/attendance-information.

  • LET’S CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE AT LOMA VERDE!
  • Students should only miss school if they are sick. Those with symptoms can return with a negative Covid test, no fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and symptoms improving. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE SYMPTOM-FREE to attend school. We have plenty of rapid tests at school–just ask in the office. If you have a special circumstance and need an independent study, please let us know.
  • We begin a secure campus at 8:00 a.m. Parents/guardians must exit promptly at 8:00. Thank you.
  • Students can arrive as early as 7:15 a.m.
  • FREE breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
  • Absences that are not reported will be considered UNEXCUSED. After 3 unexcused absences and/or tardies you will receive a truancy letter.
  • If you pick up your child/children early and/or they are tardy for personal reasons this is considered unexcused.
  • Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible.
  • If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning! 
  • Our school staff will be scheduling SART (School Attendance Review Team) meetings with parents/guardians, calling home, and doing home visits for students who are chronically absent (missing 10% of school or excessive tardies).
  • Thank you for helping to get your child to school every day and one time!

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. To learn more, visit the following Link Bp 5030.

REMINDERS

  • EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! School starts at 8:00 a.m. Students need to be on the blacktop at this time and teachers will walk them to class. We ask all parents to exit promptly by 8:00 a.m. so that we can lock the gate after the bell.
  • Please send a water bottle with your child. Water bottles can be filled at the classroom sink or outside drinking fountains.
  • Label lunch boxes, water bottles, and sweaters with your child’s name!
  • No toys, trading cards, fidgets, or sports equipment from home are allowed at school.
  • Click here to access our 2023-2024 Loma Verde Parent/Student Handbook.

Donations Needed!

DONATION NEEDED for cases of water for our classrooms.  If you are able to donate a case of water please drop it off at the school office between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Thank you!

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Join our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Group!

We need your help to make this year fantastic! Please join our PTO group to help out at school events. We are also looking for parents to join with membership dues of $5 per student or $10 per family. Forms and money can be turned in to the office. Membership dues help to fund field trips, school events, classroom supplies, guest speakers, assemblies, and much more! All the money collected is spent on OUR LOMA VERDE STUDENTS! Please contact PTO Chairperson, Giselle Aguirre, to volunteer or ask questions at giselleaguirrerazo@gmail.com. Thank you! 

LOMA VERDE SPIRIT GEAR IS FOR SALE!

We are selling Loma Verde spirit shirts and hoodies at school. The t-shirts are $12, grey sweatshirt hoodies are $24, and green zip hoodies are $30. (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. 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. We are also accepting donations of new, packaged underwear for this purpose.

Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that the lost and found rack will be at the front of the school.   Remember to use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on jackets, sweaters, lunch bags, and water bottles. 

CVESD Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Click here for the preschool breakfast and lunch menu. See the menu below for K-6 students.

Do you receive emails and communication from our district?

Opt-in to CVESD text messages (including emergencies by texting “Y” to 67587. Be sure to check www.cvesd.org and bookmark our district’s website and follow its social media:

CONTACT US!

Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  Click here for more information.

FOLLOW UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA!