• Grade level with the highest attendance: Second Grade!
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Pearsall, Ms. Mena, Ms. Campos

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• This week is Spirit Week! Please see the flyer for “Dress Up Days”
• Thanks to our PTA for a great community event on Friday!  We appreciate all the volunteers to make these events happen for our students and families.
• Parents, if coming to campus for any of the events, please make sure to bring your ID with you and check in at the front office.
• The last day of school is Friday and it’s a minimum day!  Please make sure to pick up your child on time!
• The office will be open June 9-13 from 8:00-3:30.  Office staff will return on July 10
• First day of school for the 2025-2026 school year is July 23, 2025

Concordia Summer Camps

Calendar of Events

2- Red Carpet Awards 1st Grade 2:00

3- Red Carpet Awards 4th Grade 2:00

4- Red Carpet Awards Kinder 8:30

4- Red Carpet Awards 2nd Grade 9:15

4- 6th Grade Promotion 2:00 Eastlake Church

5- Red Carpet Awards 3rd Grade 2:00

6- Last Day of School- Early Dismissal!

July

23- First day of school!

• Congratulations to Ms. Pearsall’s class for earning 20 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Jones’s class for earning 50 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a picnic with the principal.
• Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s, Ms. Esparza’s and Ms. Marcial’s classes for earning 60 ROBO class tickets!  They have earned a special prize from the office.
• Grade level with the highest attendance: First Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• All grade levels will be completing end of the year testing this week!  Please make sure your child is here on time each day.  Classes will also be conducting many fun, end of the year activities that you don’t want to miss!
• Parents, if coming to campus for any of the events, please make sure to bring your ID with you and check in at the front office.

Transitional Kindergarten

Join the Early Childhood Education Department on May 29, 2025 for an engaging and informative session on preparing your child for Transitional Kindergarten! Enjoy complimentary childcare, food, valuable resources, and the opportunity to win exciting prizes. Doors will be open 15 minutes prior to each session. Don’t miss this chance to set your child up for success!

Transitional Kindergarten Expo

LEAD Club Survey

This survey is only for students who participated in the LEAD program for the 2024-2025 school year.

As the school year comes to an end, we’d greatly appreciate that you complete the survey below by Friday, May 30th, in order to help us make improvements for the next school year.

LEAD Club Survey

Calendar of Events

26- No School Memorial Day

27- 3rd Grade Field Trip

27- 5th & 6th Grade Music Performances

28- 3rd & 4th Grade Music Performances

29- Chef on site for breakfast and lunch

29- Red Carpet Awards TK 8:30

30- Red Carpet Awards 6th @ 8:30, 5th @9:15

30- Last day for LEAD clubs

30- Countdown for Summer Community Event 4:30-6:30

June

2- Red Carpet Awards 1st Grade 2:00

3- Red Carpet Awards 4th Grade 2:00

4- Red Carpet Awards Kinder 8:30

4- Red Carpet Awards 2nd Grade 9:15

4- 6th Grade Promotion 2:00 Eastlake Church

5- Red Carpet Awards 3rd Grade 2:00

6- Last Day of School- Early Dismissal!

• Congratulations to Ms. Benson’s class for earning 20 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Benson’s class for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Escamilla’s and Ms. Tsutsumi’s classes for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s and Ms. Sanchez’s classes for earning 50 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a picnic with the principal.
• Grade level with the highest attendance: TK

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Thanks to the sixth grade teachers and parents for a great cotillion!  Students had a great time and made lasting memories.
• Congratulations to Raiya S. for receiving the Bonita Optimist Award and representing Camarena!

YMCA Summer Camp and/or Character Builders

Please see attached flyers for YMCA summer camps and the Character Builders program that is offered before and after school at Camarena.

Character Builders Flyer 25-26

2025 Summer Camp Flyer

Calendar of Events

19- 4th Grade Field Trip (Trinidad)

19- SSC Meeting 3:00 (Virtual)

20- 4th Grade Field Trip (Lopez)

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy

21- 4th Grade Field Trip (Esparza)

21- Happy Birthday Ms. Polnaszek

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

22- 4th Grade Field Trip (Ingco)

22- 1st Grade Performance @8:30 MPR

22- 6th Grade Promotion Practice

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada

23- Volunteer Breakfast 7:30

26- No School Memorial Day

27- 3rd Grade Field Trip

27- 5th & 6th Grade Music Performances

28- 3rd & 4th Grade Music Performances

29- Chef on site for breakfast and lunch

29- Red Carpet Awards TK 8:30

30- Red Carpet Awards 6th @ 8:30, 5th @9:15

• Congratulations to Ms. Ingco’s and Ms. Gutierrez’s classes for earning 20 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Mendoza’s class for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Blakely’s, Ms. Muro’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 50 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a picnic with the principal.
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Lopez
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Fourth Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Happy Mother’s Day!  I hope all the moms have a great day!
• Several grades will start CAASPP and End of Year testing so arrive on time!
• Thanks to our amazing PTA for making the staff feel special during Staff Appreciation Week.
• Thanks to all the families that donated items for our staff appreciation week.

CAASPP Testing

LEAD Hub Program Information

We’re already getting ready for the 2025-2026 school year!

As we start planning for LEAD Clubs, we’d love to hear from you.

We’ve put together a quick interest survey to get your input on what kind of clubs you’d like to see offered at Camarena. You can check it out here:

https://forms.office.com/r/mjh6iP29Fk?origin=lprLink

Please note: This is NOT a registration form, just a way for us to gather ideas and see what your student(s) are most excited about!

Club registration for Quarter 1 will officially open on Wednesday, July 9th.

Thanks so much for your input!

Form closes 5/15/25

Summer Safety Fair

Please click on the attachment to see a free community event for all ages at the Loma Verde Community Center.  Presentations include water safety, bike safety, child car seat checks, a fire truck demonstration, food vendors, and opportunities to win bikes!

Summer Safety Fair Flyer 2025

Calendar of Events

12- Breakfast and Lunch from Chef Mango

12-15 CAASPP Testing Math/ELA Grades 3, 5, 6; Science Grade 5

13- DAC/DELAC 12:00

14- Apraxia Awareness Day- Wear Blue

14- 6th Grade Cotillion

15- 4th Grade Field Trip (Do/Miramontes)

19- 4th Grade Field Trip (Trinidad)

19- SSC Meeting 3:00 (Virtual)

20- 4th Grade Field Trip (Lopez)

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy

21- 4th Grade Field Trip (Esparza)

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

22- 4th Grade Field Trip (Ingco)

22- 6th Grade Promotion Practice

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada

23- Volunteer Breakfast 7:30

26- No School Memorial Day

• Congratulations to Mr. Estrada’s class for earning 20 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Keyes’s class for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Lopez’s, Ms. Dela Garza’s and Ms. Cosio’s classes for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Do/Miramontes
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Fourth Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• ALL Staff Appreciation Week!
• Several grades will start CAASPP and End of Year testing so arrive on time!
• School starts at 8:15, if you arrive after 8:15 you will need to stop by the office and obtain a green slip.  Let’s all try to be here on time.

Community School Information

CAASPP Testing

LEAD Hub Program Information

CVESD’s LEAD Hub program provides before and after school programs at all district schools. LEAD Hub aims to create a safe, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The program combines recreation, homework assistance, and enrichment activities. LEAD Hub is available at no cost for CVESD students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and is aligned with the school calendar. LEAD Hub hours will vary by school site and depend on the school’s start and end times. Please note that not all locations have a before school program.

Spaces are limited. The highest priority is given to students identified as “unduplicated” (foster youth, unsheltered, students living in motels/hotels, temporarily doubled up, students in temporary shelters, English language learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). At the time of registration, students must be identified in the district database as belonging to one of these categories. After the highest priority students are registered, additional students will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration Dates: 

Monday, May 5, 2025- Friday, May 16, 2025

*Registration opens at 6 p.m.

Accepted and Waitlist Notification

Friday, June 6, 2025

*Email notification by 6 p.m.

Register here:

https://bit.ly/3M5YA4F

Calendar of Events

5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer

5-8 CAASPP Testing Math/ELA Grades 3-6

5-9 Staff Appreciation Week

12- Breakfast and Lunch from Chef Mango

12-15 CAASPP Testing Math/ELA Grades 3, 5, 6; Science Grade 5

13- DAC/DELAC 12:00

14- Apraxia Awareness Day- Wear Blue

14- 6th Grade Cotillion

15- 4th Grade Field Trip (Do/Miramontes)

19- 4th Grade Field Trip (Trinidad)

19- SSC Meeting 3:00 (Virtual)

20- 4th Grade Field Trip (Lopez)

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy

21- 4th Grade Field Trip (Esparza)

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

22- 4th Grade Field Trip (Ingco)

22- 6th Grade Promotion Practice

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada

23- Volunteer Breakfast 7:30

26- No School Memorial Day

• Congratulations to Ms. Yepiz’s class for earning 10 and 20 ROBO class tickets!  They have earned an extra recess and popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Do/Miramontes’s  class for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Blakely’s, Ms. Barrett’s and Ms. Sanchez’s classes for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Congratulations to Ms. Marcial’s, Ms. Bromley’s and Ms. Esparza’s classes for earning 50 ROBO class tickets!  They will have a picnic with the principal.
• Grade level with the highest attendance: 2nd Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Parents, please help us by monitoring your child’s electronic devices!  Students are not being nice on chat platforms.
• Cell phones are not permitted from gate to gate.  Students can use their devices before stepping on to campus and when stepping off campus.  If your child needs something during the day, our staff is here to help and support.
• Next week is ALL STAFF appreciation week!  The office and PTA will be providing treats to all staff.  I would encourage your child to write and note of thanks to a special person at Camarena.

Yearbooks are on sale!

Yearbooks are on sale!  The yearbook is $45 and for an additional $5 you can have you named printed on the cover.  We will NOT order extra yearbook, so you will need to make sure and preorder your book.  Sale ends May 1, 2025

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/camarenaelementaryschool

Community School Information

CAASPP Testing

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.

Near the end of each school year, students in grade 3 and higher take summative assessments. The umbrella term we use to talk about the summative assessments our students take is CAASPP which stands for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress.

The CAASPP system has two main parts:

1. SBAC: Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Math*
   * Students with significant cognitive disabilities, as designated in their active Individualized Education Program (IEP), are eligible to take the CAASPP California Alternate Assessments (CAA) for English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
2. CAST: California Science Test (grade 5, 8, and once in high school)

To learn more about these state tests go to the Starting Smarter web page at: http://ca.startingsmarter.org/ or review the Parent Guides to Understanding at: http://cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

Calendar of Events

28- Breakfast and Lunch from Chef Mango

28- SSC Meeting 3:00 Online

29- TK Field Trip

30-2 CAASPP Testing ELA Grade 4

MAY

1- Happy Birthday Ms. Gloria

1- Last day to order yearbooks

5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer

5-8 CAASPP Testing Math/ELA Grades 3-6

5-9 Staff Appreciation Week

12- Breakfast and Lunch from Chef Mango

12-15 CAASPP Testing Math/ELA Grades 3, 5, 6; Science Grade 5

13- DAC/DELAC 12:00

14- Apraxia Awareness Day- Wear Blue

14- 6th Grade Cotillion

• Congratulations to Ms. Buenaventura’s class for earning 20 ROBO class tickets! They will receive popsicles.
• Congratulations to Ms. Campos’s, Ms. Dela Garza’s and Ms. Lopez’s classes for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Esparza’s class for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Fourth Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• If you haven’t already, please return the spring pictures or send the money to purchase.

Yearbooks are on sale!

Yearbooks are on sale!  The yearbook is $45 and for an additional $5 you can have you named printed on the cover.  We will NOT order extra yearbook, so you will need to make sure and preorder your book.  Sale ends May 1, 2025

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/camarenaelementaryschool

Calendar of Events

22- Reclassification Ceremony 8:30 MPR

23- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Flores

24- BMX Bike Show

26- Happy Birthday Ms. Blakely and Ms. Lopez

28- SSC Meeting 3:00 Online

29- TK Field Trip

MAY

1- Happy Birthday Ms. Gloria

5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer

5-9 Staff Appreciation Week

13- DAC/DELAC 12:00

14- 6th Grade Cotillion

• Congratulations to Ms. Flores’s, Ms. Cosio’s, Ms. Blakely’s, Ms. Greenzweig’s, and Ms.Lidstone’s classes for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Marcial’s, Ms. Lamas’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Flores, Ms. Cosio, Ms. Sanchez
• Grade level with the highest attendance: 3rd Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Over the last week we have seen an increase in students texting each other very inappropriate messages and videos after school hours.  I would encourage you to check your child’s phone and iPad.
• April is Month of the Military Child
• A special thanks to Ms. Torres and Ms. Cleator for organizing our first “Understanding Differences” Day.  It was a great success and hopefully your child better understands that we are learn, process, and interact differently and that is what makes us “Unique in Every Way”!
  

Yearbooks are on sale!

Yearbooks are on sale!  The yearbook is $45 and for an additional $5 you can have you named printed on the cover.  We will NOT order extra yearbook, so you will need to make sure and preorder your book.  Sale ends May 1, 2025

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/camarenaelementaryschool

Community Schools Update

The Community Schools Elections have officially ended! We’re excited to announce our Steering Committee Representatives for the remainder of the 2025 and 2026 school years.

This elected group will play an active role in shaping the programs and services we bring to Camarena. I’m thrilled about the breadth of expertise they bring, which will help us better serve our students.

Our Co-chair:

• Christina Marin

Our Two Parent Representatives:

• Francisco Cervantes
• Clyde Barry Thomas

Our Two Certificated Staff Representatives:

• Ms. Esparza
• Ms. Blakely

Our Two Classified Staff Representatives:

• Erika Loza
• Cristina Munoz

Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in upcoming conversations through our focus groups stay tuned for more information.

Calendar of Events

14-18 Celebrating Military Child Week

Military Child Spirit Week (1)

14- Chef on site for breakfast and lunch

15- DAC/DELAC 12:00-2:00 District Office

16- School Board Meeting 6:00

17- Entrepreneur Fair 8:30-2:30 MPR

17- Military Game Night 4:00-6:00 MPR

18- Masonic Awards (6th Grade)

22- Reclassification Ceremony 8:30 MPR

23- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Flores

24- BMX Bike Show

26- Happy Birthday Ms. Blakely and Ms. Lopez

28- SSC Meeting 3:00 Online

• Congratulations to Ms. Miramontes/Do’s class for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Escamilla and Ms. Sanchez’s classes for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Mena, Ms. Elsmore, Ms. Muro and Ms. Bromley’s classes for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s class for earning 50 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a picnic with the principal.
• Grade level with the highest attendance: First Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Spring break is March 22- April 6.  Students return to a minimum day on April 7.
• The Ultimate Game Truck will be here on April 8 for students that had ZERO or ONE absence during the third quarter.
• April is Month of the Military Child
• Camarena Elementary was one of 83 school in the state of California recognized for the Purple Star.  This recognition notices and honors the work and support our school gives to our military connected students and families.  We thank you for your service.

Kids Heart Challenge

Our Kids Heart Challenge was a success! THANK YOU for your incredible generosity and support in making our community heart healthy while helping others. Click here for a BIG Thank You from a Heart Heroes across the US!

YOU made a difference! 368 students joined our team, 54 families learned Hands-Only CPR, 28 students completed Finn’s Mission, and we raised $15,329.41 for the American Heart Association to help people with special hearts! THANK YOU!

PE Glow Party Winners: Ms. Trinidad and Ms. Cosio’s classes!

Top fundraiser: Isabella T.

If you earned additional prizes for fundraising, they have been ordered and will be distributed after spring break.

Calendar of Events

7- Students return to school- Minimum day

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Craig

7- Understanding Differences Day Assemblies

8- Second Grade Field Trip

10- Third Grade Field Trip (Delagarza, Sanchez, Marcial)

11- Military Families Breakfast 7:30-8:15

11- Cam Krewes

11- KONA Ice 1:15

11- Sixth Grade Field Trip- Tsutsumi

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Kiviat

14-18 Celebrating Military Child Week

15- DAC/DELAC 12:00-2:00 District Office

16- School Board Meeting 6:00

17- Entrepreneur Fair

17- Military Game Night 4:00-6:00

18- Masonic Awards (6th Grade)

21- SSC Meeting 3:00

22- Reclassification Ceremony 8:30 MPR

23- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

24- BMX Bike Show

• Congratulations to Ms. De La Garza’s class for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Barrett’s class for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Jones’s class for earning 40 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a dance party with the principal.
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Fourth Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Remember for our attendance incentive this quarter, all students with perfect attendance or only one absence- will get to have time at the Ultimate Game Truck!
• If you haven’t returned/purchased your spring pictures, please send them back this week.
• Parent/teacher conferences continue this week!  Please make sure you have signed up for a conference.  Also just a reminder that during conferences, students are on a minimum day schedule. TK dismisses at 1:00, Kinder dismisses at 1:10, and Grades 1-6 dismiss at 1:15 from March 13-21.  Please have a plan to pick up your child on time so teachers can start conferences.
• Thanks to PTA for hosting our Totally 80’s Dance on Friday!
• Spring break is March 22- April 6.  Students return to a minimum day on April 7.

LEAD Clubs News

We are thrilled to announce that quarter 4 LEAD club registration has begun.

Please note that when you sign up, all students will be placed on a waitlist by default. Families will receive a confirmation email if their child was accepted by Friday, March 21st.

We are looking forward to a fantastic quarter filled with learning and fun. If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Veronica.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things your children will accomplish this year!

Link to Registering for Clubs is below:

*Registration priority will be given to students identified as “unduplicated” (foster youth, unsheltered, students living in motels/hotels, temporarily doubled up, students in temporary shelters, English language learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). After the highest priority students are registered, additional students will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, registering for a club does not guarantee a spot in the program.

https://leadcamarenaelementary.jumbula.com/

Calendar of Events

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Simaran

20- Red Carpet Awards 4th Grade @8:30, 3rd Grade @9:15

21- Red Carpet Awards 6th Grade @8:30, 5th Grade @9:15

22- April 6 Spring Break (No School)

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Alma

31- Happy Birthday Ms. Scalera

April

7- Students return to school- Minimum day

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Craig

7- Understanding Differences Day Assemblies

10- Third Grade Field Trip

11- Military Families Breakfast 7:30-8:15

11- Cam Krewes

11- Sixth Grade Field Trip- Tsutsumi

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Kiviat