Parents/caregivers CAN pick up their children on campus and outside the classroom at the end of the day. (2:30 PM Monday-Thursday, 1:00 PM Fridays and minimum days)
Parents are NOT allowed in buildings at this time. Please pick up your child outside the classroom and leave campus promptly. We recommend that you wear a mask if you are unvaccinated. Gates will be locked at 2:45 PM and 1:15 PM on minimum days.
See you tomorrow for a smoother dismissal transition. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. We are trying to keep everyone safe during this pandemic!
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Nuevo procedimiento de final del dia:
Los padres / cuidadores PUEDEN recoger a sus hijos después de la escuela en el salón de clases al final del día. (2:30 lunes a jueves, 1:00 viernes y días mínimos)
Los padres NO están permitidos en los edificios en este momento. Por favor, recoja a su hijo/a fuera del salón de clases y salga de la escuela lo antes posible. Le recomendamos que use una máscara si no está vacunado. Las puertas se cerrarán a las 2:45 PM y a las 1:15 PM en días mínimos.
Nos vemos mañana para una transición de despida más fluida. Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Estamos tratando de mantener a todos sanos durante esta pandemia!
Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year, Loma Verde families!
Loma Verde staff and I cannot wait to welcome you back for the new school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, July 21, and will be a minimum day. All of our students are welcome back on campus! We are continuing to receive daily updated safety guidelines to ensure that everyone is safe upon our return. Procedures and protocols will be in place beginning the first day. We have improve our campus to prepare for all staff and student to be back in-person at Loma Verde Elementary. All the classrooms have been cleaned, disinfected, and repairs have been made. It is going to be a great school year with amazing learning!
Back to School Packet Pick up
Monday, July 19 – Packet Pick-up from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Come find out who your child’s teacher is, receive your back to school packet, sign up for clubs, and find out about community resources. Reminder: Everyone must wear a mask. Please note that if you have not completed Residency Verification then your child will not be assigned to a classroom.
Find out who is your child’s teacher and room number
Receive important school information
Buy new Loma Verde spirit wear
Sign up for PTO
Learn more about our after school clubs
Learn about our English Language Advisory Committee Association
Sign up for parenting classes
The first day of school is Wednesday, July 21 at 8:00 a.m., and is a minimum day with 1:00 dismissal. Students report directly to their classroom on the first day and to their classroom line on blacktop beginning the second day. Preschool through kindergarten parents may walk their child to class on the first day and leave campus immediately following dropping off your child.
All staff and students will wear masks while indoors
Students may take off masks during lunch and recess
Students may take off masks during outside instruction or activities
As of now, parent volunteers are not allowed on campus
Watch this video from our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Tessier, about retuning to school safely.
Important Information:
YMCA STRETCH before and after school program has no more space available, but you may apply for the wait-list. Click here for the application.
Please screen your child for Covid-19 symptoms each day before school.
Students and staff are required to wear masks when indoors and may remove masks outdoors. Teach your child to place their mask either under chin, on wrist, or in pocket when not in use. If you choose to use a mask lanyard, please ensure that it has a breakaway feature for safety.
If your child has any pre-existing conditions, including those with Covid-like symptoms (e.g. allergies, asthma), please provide documentation from the doctor so that we can have it on file. This will help prevent your child from being sent home if they have symptoms from a chronic condition.
We are not currently using water fountains. Please send a labeled water bottle with your child.
Please call or email us with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Monday, 7/19 3:00-5:00 Back to School Packet Pick-up
Wednesday, July 21 8:00-1:00 First Day of the School Year – Minimum Day. Click on the calendar below to see the 2021-2022 school calendar. Please be sure to plan vacations during school breaks.
Thursday, 7/22 – Minimum Day for all Kindergarten Students; full day for grades 1-6 (dismissal at 2:30 PM)
Friday, 7/23 – Minimum Day for all K-6 students (dismissal at 1:00 PM for grades K-6)
Wednesday, 728 – 3:00 PM PTO General Meeting
Thursday, 8/5 – 6:00 PM Preschool-6th Grade Curriculum Night
Are you interested in getting more involved at Loma Verde? We need parents to serve on our School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee. If you are interested in making decisions about our school budget and Single Plan for Student Achievement, please consider getting involved. Please let Principal Mrs. Watson (bree.watson@cvesd.org) know if you would like to get involved. Our PTO is also looking for parent leaders, please let us know if you want to join!
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 event. We are also looking for parents to join with membership dues of $5 per student or $10 per family. Click on the file link below to access the form. Forms and money can be turned into the office. Membership dues help to fund field trips, school events, classroom supplies, guest speakers, and much more! All the money collected is spent on OUR LOMA VERDE STUDENTS! Thank you!
Loma Verde students will be required to wear school uniforms. Shirts are blue, white or grey and pants/shorts/skirts are navy or black. Spirit t-shirts can be worn any day. Please wear closed-toe shoes daily. If you need help acquiring the uniforms, please contact the office. Information is confidential.
If you choose to not have your child wear a uniform, please note, the following dress code must be followed. Be sure to read it. The Uniform Exemption Waiver form this upcoming yearis available below and also available in the office.
Students are expected to come to school appropriately dressed. Students failing to dress appropriately will be asked to change. If students are unable to change, parents/guardians will be contacted to bring clothing for their child to school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have all student clothing free of any writing, pictures, or insignias. Students are not allowed to display by wearing or placement of apparel which would signify the affiliation or intent of affiliation in a student group advocating or participating in disruptive behavior. Ed Code 35183
Loma Verde allows for the outdoor use of sun-protective clothing and the use of sunscreen by students during the day. Sun Protective Clothing EC 35183.5
PANTS SHOULD:
Be fitted at the waist
Be worn on the waist, not sagging
Stay up on the waist if the belt isn’t worn
Not show skin
Completely cover other clothing worn as an undergarment (gym shorts, underwear, etc.)
Leggings must be worn appropriately
SHORTS SHOULD:
Be fitted at the waist
Not be short shorts
Be long enough to cover buttocks, upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending or reaching
Not be torn
SKIRTS, SKORTS, DRESSES SHOULD:
Be long enough to cover buttocks, upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending or reaching
TOPS SHOULD:
Not be backless, low back or low front
Not be tube tops, halter tops, or spaghetti straps
Not show bra, bandeau or bra-like items
Be long enough so that skin is not showing at midriff when arms are raised
Have at least one-inch straps
Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times
HATS/CAPS/HOODS: Males and Females
Hats and beanies must be worn with the bill forward, team hats should be worn outdoors ONLY
Hoods are not allowed to be worn indoors
SHOES SHOULD:
Be worn at all times and tied
Cover heels and toes
Tennis shoes must be tied at all times
Sandals must have closed toes and heel straps
Flip-flops or other backless shoes or sandals are not acceptable and can create a safety issue
NOT ALLOWED ON CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES:
Hanging belts, belts must be through belts loops
Hairnets, bandanas, or blankets worn as outer garment covering
Pajamas (only during class and school spirit days)
Clothing with words or logos shall be free of writing or images that promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs, violence, profanity, rude, pictures, vulgarity, sexual connotations or racial prejudice
Any item that becomes a disruption to the educational process
Make-up is inappropriate in the elementary school
Dangling earrings, long chains, and keys are worn visibly around the neck are unsafe (key chains should not be on the playground, as it will present a danger)
Residency Verification
EVERY YEAR all families must prove Residency in order to have a student placed on a class list.
Residency verification will take place online this year. All students returning to any school in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the 2021/22 school year are required to show proof of residency at their school of attendance. If you have moved out of our area, and would like to continue at Loma Verde Elementary, you must contact the office to receive a Zone Transfer document. You received an email that will contain a unique “Snap Code” for each of your children enrolled at Loma Verde and a link to the website where you will be able to update information for your child and upload your residency for the 21/22 school year. You will only receive and email if you have a valid email on file at Loma Verde. If your email has recently changed, or if you do not receive emails from the district, please call the office to update your information: 619-420-3940. Please make sure to check your emails so that you may complete this promptly. If you have not received your email please contact the school office.
2021-2022Kindergarten, TK, Preschool & New Student
Kindergarten and NEW student registration has a NEW online system for this school year. There will be no paper packets for this year’s registration. Those currently registered DO NOT have to reregister. You will just complete proof of residency. CLICK HERE for further information. To view the district website for registration information, CLICK HERE
Kindergartners who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st
All inquiries and registration for Preschool will be handled by the district’s Early Childhood Education office at (619) 425-2362 as they are able to share the most up-to-date information regarding this program. Click here for more information.
Returning Computers, Library Book, & WiFi Hot Spots
If you did not yet return a school laptop, computer charger, library book, and wifi hot spot devices that were checked out by families this year, please do so. If your device was damaged while in your family’s possession, you may contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 to set up a payment plan to fix or replace the damaged device.
Please return all district-loaned devices to the school.
The Loma Verde staff and I cannot wait to welcome you back for the new school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, July 21, and will be a minimum day. All of our students are welcome back on campus! We are continuing to receive daily updated safety guidelines to ensure that everyone is safe upon our return. Procedures and protocols will be in place beginning the first day. More detailed information will be sent out in the next week. We are also continuing to improve our campus to prepare for all staff and student to be back in-person at Loma Verde Elementary. All the classrooms have been cleaned, disinfected, and repairs have been made. It is going to be a great school year with amazing learning!
You may have many questions regarding procedures when we come back. Please know that we are waiting on an update from the CDPH on Tuesday, July 13, regarding COVID safety requirements. As of now, here is what we know.
All staff and students will wear masks while indoors
Students may take off masks during lunch and recess
Students may take off masks during outside instruction or activities
As of now, parent volunteers are not allowed on campus
You will receive notification as to which teacher your child has on Monday, July 19 at our Packet Pick-up from 3:00-5:00 PM
As we receive more information, we will keep you updated. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we bring all of our Loma Verde Elementary Wildcats back on campus safely.
Hello Loma Verde Families!
Join us to hear more about preparations for the new school year, the 2021-22 academic year. Please attend the Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. with Superintendent Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D.
Monday, July 19 – Packet Pick-up from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Come find out who your child’s teacher is, receive your back to school packet, sign up for clubs, and find out about community resources. Reminder: Everyone must wear a mask. Please note that if you have not completed Residency Verification then your child will not be assigned to a classroom.
Find out who is your child’s teacher
Receive important school information
Buy new Loma Verde spirit wear
Sign up for PTO
Learn more about our after school clubs
Learn about our English Language Advisory Committee Association
Sign up for parenting classes
Free popsicles!
Wednesday, July 21 at 8:00 AM is the First Day of School for students for preschoolers through 6th grade. It is a Minimum Day (Dismissal is 1:00 pm). As a reminder, the parking lot is busy in the morning so give yourself plenty of time! More details for our ingress and egress will be given out next week.
Dress Code:School Uniforms
Loma Verde students will be required to wear school uniforms. Shirts are blue, white or grey and pants/shorts/skirts are navy or black. Spirit t-shirts can be worn any day. Please wear closed-toe shoes daily. If you need help acquiring the uniforms, please contact the office. Information is confidential.
If you choose to not have your child wear a uniform, please note, the following dress code must be followed. Be sure to read it. The waiver form this upcoming year will be electronic.
DRESS CODE:
Students are expected to come to school appropriately dressed. Students failing to dress appropriately will be asked to change. If students are unable to change, parents/guardians will be contacted to bring clothing for their child to school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have all student clothing free of any writing, pictures, or insignias. Students are not allowed to display by wearing or placement of apparel which would signify the affiliation or intent of affiliation in a student group advocating or participating in disruptive behavior. Ed Code 35183
Loma Verde allows for the outdoor use of sun-protective clothing and the use of sunscreen by students during the day. Sun Protective Clothing EC 35183.5
PANTS SHOULD:
Be fitted at the waist
Be worn on the waist, not sagging
Stay up on the waist if the belt isn’t worn
Not show skin
Completely cover other clothing worn as an undergarment (gym shorts, underwear, etc.)
Leggings must be worn appropriately
SHORTS SHOULD:
Be fitted at the waist
Not be short shorts
Be long enough to cover buttocks, upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending or reaching
Not be torn
SKIRTS, SKORTS, DRESSES SHOULD:
Be long enough to cover buttocks, upper thighs when walking, sitting, bending or reaching
TOPS SHOULD:
Not be backless, low back or low front
Not be tube tops, halter tops, or spaghetti straps
Not show bra, bandeau or bra-like items
Be long enough so that skin is not showing at midriff when arms are raised
Have at least one-inch straps
Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times
HATS/CAPS/HOODS: Males and Females
Hats and beanies must be worn with the bill forward, team hats should be worn outdoors ONLY
Hoods are not allowed to be worn indoors
SHOES SHOULD:
Be worn at all times and tied
Cover heels and toes
Tennis shoes must be tied at all times
Sandals must have closed toes and heel straps
Flip-flops or other backless shoes or sandals are not acceptable and can create a safety issue
NOT ALLOWED ON CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES:
Hanging belts, belts must be through belts loops
Hairnets, bandanas, or blankets worn as outer garment covering
Pajamas (only during class and school spirit days)
Clothing with words or logos shall be free of writing or images that promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs, violence, profanity, rude, pictures, vulgarity, sexual connotations or racial prejudice
Any item that becomes a disruption to the educational process
Make-up is inappropriate in the elementary school
Dangling earrings, long chains, and keys are worn visibly around the neck are unsafe (key chains should not be on the playground, as it will present a danger)
Thursday, 7/12-7/16 8:00-3:30 Loma Verde School Office Open
Thursday, 7/16 6:00 Virtual Town Hall with Superintendent Dr. Escobedo
Monday, 7/19 3:00-5:00 Back to School Packet Pick-up
Wednesday, July 21 8:00-1:00 First Day of the School Year – Minimum Day. Click on the calendar below to see the 2021-2022 school calendar. Please be sure to plan vacations during school breaks.
EVERY YEAR all families must prove Residency in order to have a student placed on a class list.
Residency verification will take place online this year. All students returning to any school in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the 2021/22 school year are required to show proof of residency at their school of attendance. If you have moved out of our area, and would like to continue at Loma Verde Elementary, you must contact the office to receive a Zone Transfer document. You received an email that will contain a unique “Snap Code” for each of your children enrolled at Loma Verde and a link to the website where you will be able to update information for your child and upload your residency for the 21/22 school year. You will only receive and email if you have a valid email on file at Loma Verde. If your email has recently changed, or if you do not receive emails from the district, please call the office to update your information: 619-420-3940. Please make sure to check your emails so that you may complete this promptly. If you have not received your email please contact the school office.
2021-2022Kindergarten, TK, Preschool & New Student
Kindergarten and NEW student registration has a NEW online system for this school year. There will be no paper packets for this year’s registration. Those currently registered DO NOT have to reregister. You will just complete proof of residency. CLICK HERE for further information. To view the district website for registration information, CLICK HERE
Kindergartners who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st
All inquiries and registration for Preschool will be handled by the district’s Early Childhood Education office at (619) 425-2362 as they are able to share the most up-to-date information regarding this program. Click here for more information.
Returning Computers, Library Book, & WiFi Hot Spots
If you did not yet return a school laptop, computer charger, library book, and wifi hot spot devices that were checked out by families this year, please do so. If your device was damaged while in your family’s possession, you may contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 to set up a payment plan to fix or replace the damaged device.
Please return all district-loaned devices to the school.
Wednesday, 6/16 – 8:00-3:30 Loma Verde Device Return (All students return computers, chargers, and hotspots)
Wednesday, 6/16 – 6:00 CVESD Board Meeting
June 16 – July 20 – The Loma Verde Staff wishes everyone a safe and fun Summer Break! ALL children need to READ during vacation! The public library is a great source for books.
Wednesday, 6/23-7/7 Loma Verde Elementary Office Closed for Summer
Thursday, 7/12-7/16 Loma Verde School Office Open 8:00-3:30
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 – First Day of the School Year – Minimum Day. Click on the calendar below to see the 2021-2022 school calendar. Please be sure to plan vacations during school breaks.
In-Person Residency Verification help will be available Thursday, June 17 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm and Friday, June 18 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm at the school office. EVERY YEAR all families must prove Residency in order to have a student placed on a class list.
Residency verification will take place online this year. All students returning to any school in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the 2021/22 school year are required to show proof of residency at their school of attendance. If you have moved out of our area, and would like to continue at Loma Verde Elementary, you must contact the office to receive a Zone Transfer document. You will be receiving an email that will contain a unique “Snap Code” for each of your children enrolled at Loma Verde and a link to the website where you will be able to update information for your child and upload your residency for the 21/22 school year. You will only receive and email if you have a valid email on file at Loma Verde. If your email has recently changed, or if you do not receive emails from the district, please call the office to update your information: 619-420-3940. We began sending the “Snap Codes” the week of June 1st. Please make sure to check your emails so that you may complete this promptly. If you have not received your email by June 11th, please contact the school office.
Return All Computer Devices & WIFI Hotspots on Loan
Please return all district-loaned devices and WIFI hotspots
We will be collecting all school laptop computers that were checked out by families on the dates below. Please bring the computers and chargers to the front of the school where we will have staff ready to accept them and record that the computer or wifi hot spot device was returned.
June 14th 1:00 – 3:30 PM (Preschool & 6th graders)
June 15th 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (All students)
June 16th 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (All students)
If your device was damaged while in your family’s possession, you may contact the school office at (619) 420-3940 to set up a payment plan to fix or replace the damaged device. You may also contact the school office if the computer or WIFI hot spot device was lost or destroyed to set up a payment plan to replace the device. Prices for lost/damaged devices range from $200-$500 (depending on the model) and charging cables are $15. Checks can be made payable to Chula Vista Elementary School District.
If you would like to return your device earlier (because you have your own computer and no longer need a district device), please contact the school office to arrange an earlier drop-off date and time.
Return Loma Verde Library Books
Drop off ALL library books at the front of the school as soon as possible. Many students still have books checked out from last school year. Thank you!
STRETCH Registration for 21-22
Registration for the STRETCH Before and After School Program for the 2021-22 school year is here. Any family interested in STRETCH for 2021-2022 must fill out an application (even if you are currently enrolled in STRETCH or on the waiting list). Here are the important details, regarding the enrollment process:
June 1st-June 18th – STRETCH applications will be accepted for the enrollment process.
*Applications received before or after these dates will not be eligible for initial consideration. *Applications must be submitted via link by a parent/guardian. *Parents will receive a waiver form to complete the enrollment when the application is reviewed and your child is selected to the program. *Submitting an application DOES NOT guarantee enrollment!
Starting June 21st- July 2, 2021, All STRETCH applications will be reviewed by STRETCH staff and school personnel. Each STRETCH program has a maximum number of students that they are able to serve. Students will be enrolled based on the rating system detailed below, first come first serve basis, and up to the capacity for each school’s program. If the program receives more applications than spaces available, first priority for participation will be given to applications with the most points. Once the STRETCH program has reached its capacity, students not accepted for participation will be placed on a waitlist, in the same order of priority, and will be accepted as space becomes available.
*Student with one parent/guardian currently active duty military or on military deployment. 1 Point *Student has applied for STRETCH and will attend 5 days a week and for the full duration of the program. 2 Point *Student has applied for STRETCH and will attend half the program time, 5 days a week. 1 Point
After June 18th, 2021 – STRETCH applications received after the end of the enrollment period will be added to the waiting list.
July 6th, 2021- July 9th, 2021 Families selected in the STRETCH program for the 2021-2022 school year will be contacted by YMCA staff members via phone/email.
If you have any further questions, please contact Giselle Kelly, at gkelly@ymcasd.org
6th Grade Promotion Information
The 6th-Grade Promotion car parade celebration is Tuesday, June 15 at 8:30-9:30 A.M. Details were sent to 6th-grade families. A virtual promotion ceremony video link will be emailed.
Have You Changed Your Address, Email or Phone Number?
Have you changed your address, email address, or phone number since the start of the school year? Please notify the office in case we need to contact you in an emergency.
If you are NOT receiving weekly school emails with our school blog information on Sundays, please contact the office to verify your email and phone number.
Zone Transfers and Students Not Returning 2021-2022
Not returning to Loma Verde Next Year? Please let us know as soon a possible by sending an email to elsa.estrada@cvesd.org.
2021-2022Kindergarten, TK, Preschool & New Student Registration
Kindergarten and NEW student registration began on March 15 for the 2021-2022 school year with a NEW online system. There will be no paper packets for this year’s registration. Those currently registered DO NOT have to reregister. You will just complete proof of residency when the time comes. CLICK HERE for further information. To view the district website for registration information, CLICK HERE
Kindergartners who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st
All inquiries and registration for Preschool will be handled by the district’s Early Childhood Education office at (619) 425-2362 as they are able to share the most up-to-date information regarding this program. Click here for more information.
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