Congratulations to Ms. Muro’s class and Ms. Flores’ class for getting the most PTA members.  Please consider joining PTA if you haven’t already for just $10.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Pennies for Patients Campaign to find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma.  Camarena families and friends raised $3,328 for this worthy cause!  Go Robo!

Monday, October 14 3:00 pm SSC Meeting
Tuesday, October 15 BOO Gram Orders Due! BOO Gram Order Form
Friday, October 18 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Military Family Game Night
Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Parent Academy Free Workshops Register

Volunteers Needed October 24 at 7:30 am to help direct our agency vehicles and student flow for our Red Ribbon Assembly Day.  Please let the office know if you can help.

October 21-25

Monday, October 21 – “Sock it to Drugs” Crazy Sock Day!
Tuesday, October 22 – “Team up Against Drug” School Spirit Wear
Wednesday, October 23 – “Too Bright for Drugs” Wear Neon or Bright Colors
Thursday, October 24 – Red Ribbon Ceremony 8:15 am – 10:30 am – “Wear Red”
Friday, October 25 8:30 am “Drugs Make You Crazy” Crazy Hair Day

Garden Cleanup Project – If you would like to support our school garden click the link for more information.  Thank you to everyone who has come out to help so far.

After School Homework Club is available for Camarena students starting 2nd Quarter.  For more information email elisabz@cox.net or text 619-840-7886.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND  PROGRAMS

• Heartlight Afterschool Dance
• Chess Club
• LYFE is a new afterschool care Program – K-6.
• Team Dance Flyer  scholarship application 2019 2020(1)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday-Friday, October 21-25 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 24 8:30 am Red Ribbon & Timecapsule Ceremonies
Thursday, October 31 8:30 am Halloween Parade

Halloween Costumes:  Please note that students may wear Halloween Costumes for      our Costume Parade ONLY.  The Halloween Costume Parade will begin at 8:30 am to 9:30 am on the blacktop after teachers have taken attendance.  Students must follow the following guidelines:

• NO masks or makeup, weapons (fake guns, swords, sickles, etc. or props (broomsticks, light savers, etc.).
• Costumes are to be tastefull and appropriate (no foul language or messages).
• Blood, guts, and gore are not allowed.
• Wear costumes on top of their clothes and remove after the parade.  For safety purposes, students will not be allowed to go to the bathroom to change.
• Costumes must not require teacher or parent assistance.
• Students are responsible for the care of their costumes.  The school is not responsible for costumes that are lost or damaged.

Friday, November 1 7:45 am – 10:00 am Dia De Los Muertos Displays
Sunday, November 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends – Set clocks back 1 hour
Monday, November 4 3:00pm SSC Mtg.
Monday, November 11 NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
Friday, November 15 8:30 am ELAC Mtg.
Thursday, November 21 – Ultra Fun Run (Volunteers are Needed)
November 25-29 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break

School Hours and Daily Schedule 2019-2020
Camarena Calendar of Events 2019-2020
District Year Round Calendar 2019-2020

Text Messenging is available to receive our weekly school information!  Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school code 67587.

Monday, October 7 NO SCHOOL.
Tuesday, October 8 – School Resumes and we are on a regular schedule – dismissal at 2:30 pm for Kindergarten and all other students are dismissed at 2:45 pm.
Tuesday, October 8 6:00 pm PTA Board Meeting.
Friday, October 11 – PTA Reflections Contest projects due.

BOO Grams go on sale for $1.00 and all orders must be placed no later that October 15. This is a Student Council sponsored event. BOO Gram Order Form

Popsicle Fridays continue with all proceeds supporting the 6th Grade Activities.

Volunteers are needed for October 24 in the morning to help direct our agency vehicles and student flow for our Red Ribbon Assembly Day.  Please let the office know if you can help.

Enter the The PTA Reflections Art Competition.  The theme for the 2019-2020 Reflections Art Program is “Look Within”!   Submit your entry to the Camarena PTA by Friday, October 11.  Categories include:

• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts  

JOIN PTA – One primary and One upper grade class will receive a popsicle party for recruiting the most members!

Garden Cleanup Project – If you would like to support our school garden please come out on the following dates:

After School Homework Club is available for Camarena students starting 2nd Quarter.  For more information email elisabz@cox.net or text 619-840-7886.

DISTRICT INFO:
Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 5th Annual Parent Academy at Vista Square Elementary.  Breakfast is provided for FREE! This is a great opportunity for parents throughout the district to network with other parents.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND  PROGRAMS

• Heartlight Afterschool Dance
• Chess Club
• LYFE is a new afterschool care Program – K-6.
• Team Dance Flyer  scholarship application 2019 2020(1)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, October 14 3:00 pm SSC Meeting
Friday, October 18 6:00 pm Military Family Game Night
Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Parent Academy
Monday-Friday, October 21-25 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 24 8:30 am Red Ribbon & Timecapsule Ceremonies
Thursday, October 31 8:30 am Halloween Parade
Friday, November 1 7:45 am – 10:00 am Dia De Los Muertos Displays
Sunday, November 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends – Set clocks back 1 hour
Monday, November 4 3:00pm SSC Mtg.
Monday, November 11 NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
Friday, November 15 8:30 am ELAC Mtg.
November 25-29 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break

School Hours and Daily Schedule 2019-2020
Camarena Calendar of Events 2019-2020
District Year Round Calendar 2019-2020

Text Messenging is available to receive our weekly school information!  Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school code 67587.

Sept. 23-Oct. 7 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL

Achieve3000® is excited to announce an exclusive CONTEST for Chula Vista ESD students! When you use Achieve3000 over your fall break, from September 23rd through October 6th you could win a $20 Target Gift Card! CVESD_Fall_Break_Contest_Flyer_Spanish CVESD_Fall_Break_Contest_Flyer_English

Tuesday, October 8 School Resumes – Regular Day (Dismissal 2:30 pm for Kindergarten and 2:45 pm for Grades 1-6).

Friday, October 11  PTA Reflections Art Competition entries are due to the Camarena PTA.

Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 5th Annual Parent Academy at Vista Square Elementary. Great workshops for parents and a chance to meet other parents and school leaders to support your families. Breakfast is provided for FREE! Register Now!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for October 24 in the morning to help direct our agency vehicles and student flow for our Red Ribbon Assembly Day.  Please let the school office know if you can help.

Garden Cleanup Project – If you would like to support our school garden please come out on the following dates:

After School Homework Club is available for Camarena students starting 2nd Quarter.  For more information email elisabz@cox.net or text 619-840-7886.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND  PROGRAMS

• Heartlight Afterschool Dance
• LYFE Afterschool Childcare K-6
• Team Dance

Monday, October 14 3:00 pm SSC Meeting
Friday, October 18 6:00 pm Military Family Game Night
Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Parent Academy
Monday-Friday, October 21-25 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 24 8:30 am Red Ribbon & Timecapsule Ceremonies
Thursday, October 31 8:30 am Halloween Parade
Friday, November 1 7:45 am – 10:00 am Dia De Los Muertos Displays
Sunday, November 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends – Set clocks back 1 hour
Monday, November 4 3:00pm SSC Mtg.
Monday, November 11 NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
Friday, November 15 8:30 am ELAC Mtg.

November 25-29 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break

Camarena School Hours 2019-2020

Camarena Calendar of Events 2019-2020

District Year Round Calendar 2019-2020

Text Messenging is available to receive our weekly school information!  Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school code 67587.

Sept. 16-19 Scholastics Bookfair
Thursday, Sept. 19 8:30 am Awards Assembly Grades 4-6
Friday, Sept. 20 8:30 am (K-1) & 9:15 (2-3) Awards Assemblies

Student Council is asking that our school support the Hurricane Dorian victims by making a donation to one or both of the following organizations:

• HeadKnowles – a Bahamian relief operation that has set up a Go Fund Me account.
• Global Giving – which has established the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund to provide emergency supplies and long term assistance to help in rebuilding.

Lost and Found items not claimed by this Friday will be donated to local charities.

Volunteers are needed for October 24 in the morning to help direct our agency vehicles and student flow for our Red Ribbon Assembly Day.  Please let the office know if you can help.

Enter the The PTA Reflections Art Competition.  The theme for the 2019-2020 Reflections Art Program is “Look Within”!   Submit your entry to the Camarena PTA by Friday, October 11.  Categories include:

• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts  

JOIN PTA – One primary and One upper grade class will receive a popsicle party for recruiting the most members!

Garden Cleanup Project – If you would like to support our school garden please come out on the following dates:

After School Homework Club is available for Camarena students starting 2nd Quarter.  For more information email elisabz@cox.net or text 619-840-7886.

District Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the local Elks Lodge.

DISTRICT INFO:

Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 pm in Room C at the Chula Vista School District on 84 E. J Street, parents of students in grades 4-6 will have the opportunity to learn about the Adolescent Growth Education (AGE) program provided for students.

Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 5th Annual Parent Academy at Vista Square Elementary.  Breakfast is provided for FREE! This is a great opportunity for parents throughout the district to network with other parents.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND  PROGRAMS

• Heartlight Afterschool Dance
• Chess Club
• LYFE is a new afterschool care Program – K-6.
• Team Dance Flyer  scholarship application 2019 2020(1)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept. 23-Oct. 7 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 8 School Resumes – Regular Day

• Camarena School Hours 2019-2020
• Camarena Calendar of Events 2019-2020
• District Year Round Calendar 2019-2020
• District Monthly Calendar of Events

Text Messenging is available to receive our weekly school information!  Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school code 67587.

This week we begin our Pennies for Patients service project to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Please collect and bring in your spare change or any donation you would like to make to support our efforts towards this cause.  The last day to bring in your donations is September 10. Online Donation Directions

Monday, Sept. 2 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Wednesday, Sept. 4 3:00 pm – Reading Tutor Volunteers Inservice at Camarena
Thursday, Sept. 5 Picture Make-Up Day
Friday, Sept. 6 8:30 am ELAC Mtg. in the YMCA Room
Friday, Sept. 6 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm Blaze Pizza 6th Grade Fundraiser in Otay Ranch.  Must bring the Blaze Flyer.

Also, beginning this Friday and every Friday afterwards, 6th grade will be selling Popsicle for $1.00 to support their end of the year activities.

Enter the The PTA Reflections Art Competion.  The theme for the 2019-2020 Reflections Art Program is “Look Within”!  The California State PTA and its members, families, and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. Submit your entry to the Camarena PTA by Friday, October 11.   Categories included:

• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts  

JOIN PTA – One primary and One upper grade class will receive a popsicle party for recruiting the most members!

Safety Reminder:  When kindergarteners are dismissed at the close of the school day, students must be supervised!  The school does not have staff supervision at that time!

Garden Cleanup Project – If you would like to support our school garden please come out on the following dates:

Join the Camarena Birthday Book Club for just $20.  Book Club members will have their birthdays celebrated on Friday, September 13 during the morning ceremony on the blacktop at 8:15 am and receive their birthday book which will eventually be part of our school library!

After School Homework Club is available for Camarena students starting next quarter.  For more information email elisabz@cox.net or text 619-840-7886.

District Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the local Elks Lodge.

Important date changes/additions: 

• Spring Picture Day – Monday, February 24, 2020
• 6th Grade Promotion – Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 11:00 am at Eastlake Church

DISTRICT INFO:

Wednesday, Sept. 4 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm DAC/DELAC Parent Training at the CVESD Education Services and Support Center located at 84 E. J Street

Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 pm in Room C at the Chula Vista School District on 84 E. J Street, parents of students in grades 4-6 will have the opportunity to learn about the Adolescent Growth Education (AGE) program provided for students.

Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 5th Annual Parent Academy at Vista Square Elementary.  Breakfast is provided for FREE! This is a great opportunity for parents throughout the district to network with other parents.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND  PROGRAMS

• Chess Club
• LYFE is a new afterschool care Program – K-6.
• Team Dance Flyer  scholarship application 2019 2020(1)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, Sept. 9 3:00 pm SSC Meeting Cancelled
Sept. 12-19 Parent Teacher Conferences – Minimum Days
Friday, Sept. 13 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm DI Mexican Fiesta
Sept. 16-19 Scholastics Bookfair
Thursday, Sept. 19 8:30 am Awards Assembly Grades 4-6
Friday, Sept. 20 8:30 am (K-1) & 9:15 (2-3) Awards Assemblies
Sept. 23-Oct. 7 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 8 School Resumes – Regular Day

• Camarena School Hours 2019-2020
• Camarena Calendar of Events 2019-2020
• District Year Round Calendar 2019-2020
• District Monthly Calendar of Events

Text Messenging is available to receive our weekly school information!  Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school code 67587.

Monday, August 26 3:00 pm SSC Mtg.

Friday, August 30 5:30 pm Parent Info Mtg. with VAPA Teachers
Friday, August 30 6:30 pm Family Movie Night (Sponsored by the PTA)

Monday, Sept. 2 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

Congratulations to the following students who will serve as the Camarena Student Council for the 2019-2020 school year:
President – Pierre Clavillas
Vice-President – Ian Brogan
Treasurer – Grant Reyes
Secretary – Ruby Charbonnet

After School Homework Club is available for Camarena students.  For more information email elisabz@cox.net or text 619-840-7886.

Gifted and Talented Education – GATE

Camarena with BOXTOPS for Education and we could earn all kinds of supplies such as PE equipment for our school.

JOIN PTA – One primary and One upper grade class will receive a popsicle party for recruiting the most members!

Garden Club Cleanup – If you would like to support our school garden please come out on the following dates: Garden Cleanup Project Dates

Join the Camarena Birthday Book Club!  Book Club members will have their birthdays celebrated on Friday, September 13 during the morning ceremony on the blacktop at 8:15 am and receive their birthday book.

DISTRICT INFO:
Thursday, August 29 9:30 am – 11:30 pm and Wednesday, Sept. 4 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm DAC/DELAC Binder Training for parents at the district office.

Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 pm in Room C at the Chula Vista School District on 84 E. J Street, parents of students in grades 4-6 will have the opportunity to learn about the Adolescent Growth Education (AGE) program provided for students.

Saturday, October 19 7:30 am – 12:00 5th Annual Parent Academy at Vista Square Elementary.  Breakfast is provided for FREE! This is a great opportunity for parents throughout the district to network with other parents.

Parent Implementation Program (PIP) is a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn new parenting strategies.  For more information contact Chelsea Gould at 619-425-9600 ext. 6471.PIP-EspanolFlyer 19-20 PIP-EnglishFlyer 19-20

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND  PROGRAMS

• Chess Club
• LYFE is a new afterschool care Program – K-6.
• Team Dance Flyer  scholarship application 2019 2020(1)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept. 3-10 Pennies for Patients
Friday, Sept. 6 8:30 am ELAC Mtg.
Monday, Sept. 9 3:00 pm SSC Mtg.
Sept. 12-19 Parent Teacher Conferences – Minimum Days
Friday, Sept. 13 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm DI Mexican Fiesta
Sept. 16-19 Scholastics Bookfair
Thursday, Sept. 19 8:30 am Awards Assembly Grades 4-6
Friday, Sept. 20 8:30 am (K-1) & 9:15 (2-3) Awards Assemblies
Sept. 23-Oct. 7 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 8 School Resumes – Regular Day

• Camarena School Hours 2019-2020
• Camarena Calendar of Events 2019-2020
• District Year Round Calendar 2019-2020
• District Monthly Calendar of Events

Text Messenging is available to receive our weekly school information!  Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school code 67587.