Verification of Residency started on Monday, May 22, 2023, emails were sent from PowerSchool for each student. Emails were sent to the first (primary) email that we have on file. Please check all your inboxes including junk mail. This is for current students that are returning next school year. Enrollment must be completed by June 14 to secure a spot at Camarena Elementary. If your child is not returning, please notify the office.
Longevity Awards
Congratulations to the follow staff for reaching milestones in their career!
Ten years of service in CVESD: Ms. Barrett, Ms. Demchuk (not pictured), Ms. Mena
Twenty years of service in CVESD: Ms. Romaneli (not pictured), Ms. Stentiford
Twenty-five years of service in CVESD: Ms. Elsmore, Ms. Larson
Thirty years of service in CVESD: Ms. E Lopez (not pictured)
Calendar of Events
4- Happy Birthday Ms. Miramontes
7- Happy Birthday Ms. Escamilla
July
19- First day of school for the 2023-2024 school year!
Verification of Residency started on Monday, May 22, 2023, emails were sent from PowerSchool for each student. Please check all your inboxes including junk mail. This is for current students that are returning next school year. Enrollment must be completed by June 14 to secure a spot at Camarena Elementary. If your student is not returning, please notify the office. -Thank you!
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Isbell’s class for earning 30 Robo class tickets! They will receive a dance party!
Congratulations to Ms. Blakely’s, Ms. Romaneli’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 40 Robo class tickets! They will receive a class choice prize.
Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s class for earning 50 Robo class tickets! They will have a special recess with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Cardenas.
Medication Pick Up
Please pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office by the close of the last day of school(June 2, 2023). Medications not picked up will be discarded as per the directive of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A new medication form, completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian, is needed for the coming school year. Bring the completed form and the medication as packaged by the pharmacy to school at the beginning of the next school year. Please check the expiration date to be sure medication is current for the next school year.
District Summer Camps
CVESD/Living Coast Discovery Center Wildlife Day Camps
Offered weeks of 6/5-6/9 or 6/12-/16
Designed for incoming 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students (based on grade level in 2023-24)
Verification of Residency begins on Monday, May 22, 2023, emails will be sent from PowerSchool for each student. Please check all your inboxes including junk mail. This is for current students that are returning next school year. If your student is not returning, please notify the office. -Thank you!
La verificación de residencia comienza el lunes 22 de mayo del 2023 Se enviarán correos electrónicos desde PowerSchool para cada estudiante. Revise todos sus correos de entrada, incluido el correo no deseado. Esto es para los estudiantes actuales que regresaran el próximo año escolar. Si su estudiante no regresara, notifique a la oficina.
-Gracias!
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Ingco’s and Ms. Lopez’s classes for earning 20 Robo class tickets! They will receive popcorn and an extra recess.
Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s and Ms. Demchuk’s classes for earning 50 Robo class tickets! They will have a special recess with Ms. Soileau or Ms. Cardenas!
If any adults are available on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 to help with the prize cart, please email krista.cardenas@cvesd.org
Medication Pick Up
Please pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office by the close of the last day of school(June 2, 2023). Medications not picked up will be discarded as per the directive of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A new medication form, completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian, is needed for the coming school year. Bring the completed form and the medication as packaged by the pharmacy to school at the beginning of the next school year. Please check the expiration date to be sure medication is current for the next school year.
Calendar of Events:
22- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30 (Come here about our campus goals and LCAP funds)
23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada
24- Sixth Grade Promotion Practice
24- School Board Meeting 6:00
25- BMX Bike Show
26- Red Carpet Awards (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
26- Spirit Day- Wear Red, White, & Blue
26- Sixth Grade Field Day Olympics
29- Memorial Day- No School
30- Sixth Grade Field Trip to Surf Camp
30- Second Grade Field Trip to the Park
30- Kindergarten Performance in the MPR 8:45, Field Trip to the Park
31- Fifth Grade Field Trip to the Park
31- Sixth Grade Promotion 10:00-12:00
June
1- Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Park
1- Sixth Grade to AMC and Kickball game
1- TK Field Trip to the Park
1- Third Grade Kids’ Choice Awards
2- Sixth Grade Field Trip to the Park
2- Last day for students
4- Happy Birthday Ms. Miramontes
7- Happy Birthday Ms. Escamilla
July
19- First day of school for the 2023-2024 school year!
Dear Parents of incoming Kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year,
Welcome to Camarena Kindergarten 2023-2024. The Kindergarten team is holding incoming kindergarten assessments on May 16th and 17th from 8:15 – 3:00pm. Please use the link provided below to sign up for an assessment time.
If your child will be in the English Program, please sign up for the English assessment slot. If you selected dual language in your registration packet, please be sure that you sign up for the Dual Language time slot.
Each time slot is a brief 15 minutes, but will give us valuable information that will help us find the proper placement for your child for the upcoming school year.
We appreciate you taking the time to bring your child. We look forward to meeting you and your child.
Please do not reply to this email, more kinder information will be coming soon.
The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) prioritizes our school communities’ opinions, perceptions, and needs. As part of our continued efforts to serve all our students, families, and staff members, we need your feedback on your current priorities and needs from our District.
We are partnering with an education market research firm, Hanover Research, to conduct a short survey to help us understand how the 2022-23 school year went and your priorities and needs for the 2023-24 school year. We invite you to participate in the end-of-the-year survey between May 9 and May 23, 2023. Your responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
You can participate by clicking the link to the survey here. The data from the survey will help us inform our next steps to best serve the CVESD community. Thank you for your participation. If there are any questions about the survey, please contact your school site principal.
Safety Reminders
The summer days are feeling great and we have had an increase of dogs on campus. I know it is a great way to get a dog walk in on the way to and from school, but please remember dogs are not allowed on campus. If you choose to walk your dog, please wait at the corner of the campus.
The bus loop is not a student drop off. Please do not drop off students in the bus loop, this area is reserved for special transportation only.
The gates are locked at 8:15 daily.
The back parking lot is for staff only.
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Lidstone’s class for earning 20 Robo class tickets! They will receive popcorn and an extra recess.
If any adults are available on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 to help with the prize cart, please email krista.cardenas@cvesd.org
YMCA Character Builder 2023-2024
Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! Y staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student. Please click on the links for more information
Come join our school community this Friday with our Countdown to Summer, Roller Skating Edition! This family event will take place this Friday from 3:00-5:00 PM. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. We will have a skating rink roped off on the blacktop as well as a dance floor and food vendors!
Yearbooks are on sale
We have 30 yearbooks left at $40. We will not have any extras to purchase, so make sure to get yours before they are gone. Go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429.
Calendar of Events:
14- Happy Mother’s Day
15-19 Sixth Grade- Camp
15- SSC Meeting 3:00-4:00
19- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)
19- Countdown to Summer 3:00-5:00
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy
22- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30
23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada
24- Sixth Grade Promotion Practice
24- School Board Meeting 6:00
25- BMX Bike Show
26- Red Carpet Awards (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
26- Spirit Day- Wear Red, White, & Blue
26- Sixth Grade Field Day Olympics
29- Memorial Day- No School
30- Sixth Grade Field Trip to Surf Camp
30- Second Grade Field Trip to the Park
30- Kindergarten Performance in the MPR 8:45, Field Trip to the Park
31- Fifth Grade Field Trip to the Park
31- Sixth Grade Promotion 10:00-12:00
June
1- Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Park
1- Sixth Grade to AMC and Kickball game
1- TK Field Trip to the Park
1- Third Grade Kids’ Choice Awards
2- Sixth Grade Field Trip to the Park
2- Last day for students
4- Happy Birthday Ms. Miramontes
7- Happy Birthday Ms. Escamilla
July
19- First day of school for the 2023-2024 school year!
Thank you to everyone that donated for our staff appreciation week! Please take some time this week to THANK our teachers and staff.
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Congratulations to Lt. Colonel Titus
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Greensweig’s class for earning 30 ROBO class tickets! They will receive a dance party.
If any adults are available on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 to help with the prize cart, please email krista.cardenas@cvesd.org
Yearbooks are on sale
We have 50 yearbooks left at $40. We will not have any extras to purchase, so make sure to get yours before they are gone. Go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429.
Tell Us How We Did- End of Year Survey
The Chula Vista Elementary School District prioritizes our school communities’ opinions, perceptions, and needs. The District is partnering with Hanover Research to conduct a short survey to help us understand how the current school year has been and the priorities and needs for the 2023-24 school year. The confidential survey link will be sent out on Tuesday, May 9, and will stay open until May 23, 2023. Please be on the lookout for the link next week and take the time to participate in the short survey.
Calendar of Events:
8-12 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
9- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00
9- JR Soccer Game 4:15 @Camarena
10- Basketball Game 4:00 and 5:00 @Mackenzie Creek Park
12- Spirit Day
12- Kona Ice after school
14- Happy Mother’s Day
15-19 Sixth Grade- Camp
15- SSC Meeting 3:00-4:00
19- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy
22- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30
23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada
24- School Board Meeting 6:00
25- BMX Bike Show
26- Red Carpet Awards (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
Congratulations to Ms. Blas’s and Mr. Morales’s classes for earning 20 Robo class tickets! They will receive popcorn and an extra recess!
Congratulations to Ms. Lamas’s, Ms. Demchuk’s and Ms. Abuyo’s classes for earning 40 Robo class tickets! They will receive a class chosen celebration.
If any adults are available on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 to help with the prize cart, please email krista.cardenas@cvesd.org
PTA News
We had a great PTA meeting this week! The new PTA leadership has already started planning for the 2023-2024 school year. They are still looking for a treasurer so if it is something you might be interested in, please email jason.soileau@cvesd.org
Yearbooks are on sale
We have 50 yearbooks left at $40. We will not have any extras to purchase, so make sure to get yours before they are gone. Go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429.
Calendar of Events:
1- Happy Birthday Ms. Espinoza
1- Upper Soccer game 4:15 @Camarena
2- Jr Soccer Game 4:15 @Camarena
3-Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Wolf Canyon
3- Basketball Game 6:00 @Mackenzie Creek Park
4- Happy Birthday Ms. Mendoza
4- Spirit Day- Star Wars
4- Kinder Field Trip to the Zoo
4- First grade Field Trip to Library- various classes
5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer
5- Spirit Day- Cinco De Mayo
9- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00
9- JR Soccer Game 4:15 @Camarena
10- Basketball Game 4:00 and 5:00 @Mackenzie Creek Park
12- Spirit Day
15-19 Sixth Grade- Camp
15- SSC Meeting 3:00-4:00
19- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy
22- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30
23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada
25- BMX Bike Show
26- Red Carpet Awards (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
Please use the sidewalks and designated crosswalks around the campus.
Please don’t use cell phones when driving on campus.
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Moran’s class for earning 10 Robo class tickets! They will receive popsicles!
Congratulations to Ms. Lahlum’s, Ms. Escamilla’s, Ms. Delagarza’s, and Ms. Cosio’s classes for earning 20 Robo class tickets! They will receive popcorn and an extra recess!
Congratulations to Ms. Esparza’s and Ms. Sanchez’s classes for earning 40 Robo class tickets! They will receive a class chosen celebration.
If any adults are available on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 to help with the prize cart, please email krista.cardenas@cvesd.org
2022-2023 Yearbooks
We have 75 yearbooks left at $40.00 each. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please go to Buy the Yearbook (pictavo.com) and enter our school’s code 713429
CAASPP State 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 three main parts:
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.
CAST: California Science Test (grade 5, 8, and once in high school)
CSA: California Spanish Assessment (for CVESD Dual Language Spanish Immersion Programs)
Thanks to the hard work of our student council! They work all year to help around the school and community. Because of their fundraising efforts, we were able to install a “Buddy Bench” next to the playground. They will also share information about it on our Robo Report.
Week in Review
WOW, What a busy week we had on campus! The week started off with our reclassification ceremony. We had 24 students earn this honor of maintaining their home language with also becoming proficient in English. Sixth grade did an amazing job with their CAASPP testing. Then on Wednesday we were able to have a special breakfast with all of our military connected families. Our teacher of the year, Shannon Cleator, was recognized at the school board meeting on Wednesday night. On Thursday, second grade presented their annual wax museum projects. Students were able to practice their public speaking along with researching famous people. First grade took a field trip to the library to enhance their love of reading.
Calendar of Events:
24- Happy Birthday Ms. Flores
25- Jr Soccer Game 4:15 King Chavez Cubs
26- Happy Birthday Ms. Blakely and Ms. Lopez
26- Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Hedenkamp
26- Camarena PTA meeting 6:00-7:00 in the MPR
28- Military connected family GAME NIGHT 5:00-7:00
28- First Grade Field Trip (various classes)
MAY
1- Happy Birthday Ms. Espinoza
1- Upper Soccer game 4:15 @Camarena
2- Jr Soccer Game 4:15 @Camarena
3-Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Wolf Canyon
3- Basketball Game 6:00 @Mackenzie Creek Park
4- Happy Birthday Ms. Mendoza
4- Kinder Field Trip to Zoo
4- First Grade field trip to library (various classes)
5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer
5- Spirit Day
9- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00
9- JR Soccer Game 4:15 @Camarena
10- Basketball Game 4:00 and 5:00 @Mackenzie Creek Park
In the morning, the gate by our kindergarten classes should only be used for our TK families. All students in grades K-6 should enter through the front gate by the office or the back gates by the bus loop.
Students in grade K-6 should report directly to the blacktop until 8:15. Please do not wait outside of the teacher’s door in the morning.
Please be mindful when parking and driving through the neighborhood.
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Miramontes’s and Ms. Jones’s classes for earning 20 Robo Class tickets! They will receive a popcorn party.
Congratulations to Ms. Blakely’s class for earning 30 Robo Class tickets! They will be able to participate in a dance party.
Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s class for earning 40 Robo Class tickets!
If any adults are available on Fridays from 8:30-10:30 to help with the prize cart, please email krista.cardenas@cvesd.org
2022-2023 Yearbooks
We have 75 yearbooks left at $40.00 each. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please go to Buy the Yearbook (pictavo.com) and enter our school’s code 713429
Calendar of Events:
17- ELAC meeting on campus 8:30-9:30 (Reclassification ceremony)
19- Military Child Breakfast Celebration- All military connected families are invited for breakfast in the MPR from 7:30-8:15
Students must not carry any medications(prescription or OTC) unless authorized (to self-carry) by a physician. Please reach out to our school nurse if you need a form or more information.
Gates are closed promptly at 8:15 and students are tardy for school. Please make a plan to arrive on time.
Students should not wear “heelys footwear” to school.
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Isbell’s class for earning 20 Robo Class tickets! They will receive a popcorn party.
Congratulations to Ms. Lowry’s, Ms. Pickett’s, Ms. Marcial’s and Ms. Tsutsumi’s class for earning 30 Robo Class tickets! They will be able to participate in a dance party.
Congratulations to for earning 40 Robo Class tickets!
CAASPP/Smarter Balance Testing
Testing is a natural part of the learning process in school. Grades 3-6 will all participate in the state testing. Testing allow students to “show what they know” and what they can do. All tests, including state assessments, provide information about student learning that help us (teachers and parents) instruct students better and help them succeed. Taking tests can provide evidence that ALL students are learning effectively and mastering learning standards. Below is the schedule of testing:
Week of 4/17- 6th grade SBAC
Week of 5/1- 5th grade SBAC
Week of 5/8- 3rd grade SBAC
Week of 5/15- 4th grade SBAC and 5th grade CAST
Week of 5/22- Grades 3-6 DI CSA
Calendar of Events:
10-14 Week of the Military Child- All students are encouraged to participate in our spirit dress up days.
10- Happy Birthday Ms. Harrison
10- SSC Meeting 3:00-4:00
11- 3rd Grade Field Trip- Various Classes
11- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 @District Office
11- Jr. Soccer Game 4:15@ Camarena
12- Upper Soccer Game 4:15@Camarena
13- Entrepreneur Fair- MPR 8:30-2:30
14- Spirit Day- Wear Purple
14- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes
14- Kona Ice- after school
17- ELAC meeting on campus 8:30-9:30 (Reclassification ceremony)
19- Military Child Breakfast Celebration- All military connected families are invited for breakfast in the MPR from 7:30-8:15
19- Upper Soccer Game 4:15@Carmarena
19- School Board Meeting 6:00
20- First Grade Field Trip (various classes)
20- Second Grade Wax Museum 8:30-10:30
20- B-LAC Meeting- Lauderbach Elem. 6:00
21- First Grade Field Trip (various classes)
21- Spirit Day
24- Happy Birthday Ms. Flores
25- Jr Soccer Game 4:15 King Chavez Cubs
26- Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Hedenkamp
26- Camarena PTA meeting 6:00-7:00 in the MPR
28- Military connected family GAME NIGHT 5:00-7:00
