• Congratulations to Ms. Greenzweig, Ms. Mendoza and Ms. Hoffman’s classes for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party!
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Hoffman, Flores, Estrada
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Third 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!
• No school Monday, February 17 due to Presidents’ Day Holiday. School resumes to a FULL day on Tuesday, February 18
• Master storyteller Jim Cogan will be here on February 26 for a couple of special performances!  During the day he will use the art of storytelling to perform an antibullying presentation to all of our students.  He will return at 6:00 that evening for a parent/student/community performance.

Kids Heart Challenge

We are excited to learn how to keep our hearts healthy & happy while raising lifesaving donations for the American Heart Association to fight America’s #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke!  Check out our VIRTUAL ENVELOPE to learn more.  Thank you for being a Heart Hero!

1. Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/camarena
2. Give or Get a Donation! SEND 10 emails/texts to friends & family asking for a donation
3. Start Finn’s Mission in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR.

• We have set a goal to raise $17,000 to help others with special hearts!! If we reach this goal we will earn OTTER POPS on our field day! So far we have raised $11,900, 21 students have completed Finn’s mission, and 307 students have registered.
• Every student who raises $75 or more will get the chance to TAPE THE PRINCIPAL TO THE WALL!!
• Top Fundraising Classes so far:
  • Ms. Trinidad
  • Ms. Cosio
  • Mr. Munoz
• Top Registered Classes so far:
  • Ms. Do
  • Ms. Lamas
  • Ms. Lopez

Jim Cogan- Storyteller

Storyteller Jim Cogan presents a diverse collection of fables and world folklore. Jim uses engaging, audience participation style to blend skills of prediction, repetition, sequencing, word play, rhythm and characterization with solid morals and a sense of self. Jim Cogan has been featured at the International Storytelling Center, PBS’ “”Reading Rainbow””, and more!  He will present an antibullying assembly to our students during the day on February 26, and return at 6:00 pm to present the art of storytelling to our community!  Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the evening event.

Big Smiles Dentist is Coming to Camarena

A form should have come home this week from “Big Smiles” dentist.  They are coming to Camarena on March 6, 2025 and offering dental services for our students. The date has been changed from March 7 to March 6, 2025. If you would like your child to see a dentist, please complete and return the form or register at https://www.myschooldentist.com/

News from Big Smiles: We know that parents often find taking their children to the dentist to be a challenge due a variety of issues including transportation and having to take time off from work. That’s why so many parents tell us how much they appreciate the ease and convenience of the in-school dentist, knowing that their children’s teeth are being kept healthy. Plus, kids are more comfortable seeing the dentist in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their school.

We gladly accept Medicaid and CHIP as well as private insurance which almost always pay for 100% of treatment, so there is NO COST TO YOUR PARENTS. In addition, we offer a highly discounted self-pay option. For those without insurance or the means to pay, we are pleased to offer a grant program. NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY.

Calendar of Events

18- Happy Birthday Ms. De LaGarza

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- School Board Meeting 6:00

21- Kona Ice after school

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

24- Spring Pictures

24- TK Field Trip

24- SSC Meeting 3:00

26- Family Night Guest Speaker 6:00

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

28- Cam Krewes