• Congratulations to Ms. Noriko, our Classified Employee of the Year!
• Congratulations to Ms. Cosio’s and Ms. Sanchez’s class for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Tsutsumi’s and Ms. Esparza’s classes for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s class for earning 40 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a dance party!
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Second 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!
• WOW! What a great Kids Heart Challenge Field Day.  A special thanks to our VAPA team for hosting this event for our students.
• Parent/teacher conferences start on Thursday!  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.
• Plan to attend our spring dance on Friday, March 14 from 4:00-6:00!  The YMCA will be selling drinks and snacks for your enjoyment.

Kids Heart Challenge

Thanks for a great Kids Heart Challenge campaign!  We had over 360 students register and raised just over $15,000 for the American Heart Association.  We hope to hand out all prizes before spring break.

Calendar of Events

10- SSC Meeting online 3:00

10- Registration for LEAD clubs opens at 6:00

11- DAC/DELAC meeting 12:00-2:00

12- CVESD Chef on site

12- Last day of LEAD clubs for 3rd quarter

13-20 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences

13- Red Carpet Awards: 1st Grade @8:30, 2nd Grade @9:15

14- Red Carpet Awards TK @8:30, Kinder @9:15

14- PTA Spring Family Dance 4:00-6:00

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

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

April

7- Students return to school- Minimum day

• Congratulations to Ms. Mena!  She is the CVESD Teacher of the Year!
• 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!

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 $12,800, 21 students have completed Finn’s mission, and 326 students have registered.
• Every student who raises $75 or more will get the chance to TAPE THE PRINCIPAL TO THE WALL!!
• Kids Heart Challenge Field Day Event will be March 7, 2025!
• Top Fundraising Classes so far:
  • Ms. Trinidad
  • Ms. Cosio
  • Mr. Munoz
• Top Registered Classes so far:
  • Ms. Do
  • Ms. Lamas
  • Ms. Lopez

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

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Blas

6- Big Smiles Dentist on site

7- Kids Hear Challenge Field Day Event

7- Chips and popsicles for sale after school

10- Registration for LEAD clubs opens at 6:00

12- CVESD Chef on site

12- Last day of LEAD clubs for 3rd quarter

13-20 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences

13- Red Carpet Awards: 1st Grade @8:30, 2nd Grade @9:15

14- Red Carpet Awards TK @8:30, Kinder @9:15

14- PTA Spring Family Dance 4:00-6:00

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

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

• Congratulations to Ms. Lamas and Ms. Muro’s classes for earning 30 Class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• 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!
• 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.
• Big Smiles Dentist date change!  They will be here on March 6th instead of March 7th due to the Kids Hear Challenge.

Camarena Elementary is recognized as a Purple Star School

The California Purple Star School Designation Program (Purple Star Program) seeks to reduce the burden on military-connected students and their families by articulating the most critical transition supports for military-connected students and their families by publicly designating schools that meet certain requirements. The program signals which schools are the most committed and best equipped to meet their unique needs.

The Purple Star Program was designed to help mitigate the challenges of high mobility by setting standards for and publicly designating military-friendly schools. The Purple Star Program’s true value derives from its potential to:

• Centralize and make knowledge accessible,
• Develop stakeholder networks, and
• Support schools in cultivating and communicating cultural competency in supporting military-connected families.

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 $12,300, 21 students have completed Finn’s mission, and 315 students have registered.
• Every student who raises $75 or more will get the chance to TAPE THE PRINCIPAL TO THE WALL!!
• Kids Heart Challenge Field Day Event will be March 7, 2025!
• 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

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

24- Spring Pictures

24- TK Field Trip

24- SSC Meeting 3:00

26- Family Night Guest Speaker 6:00- we will also have a quick PTA meeting after the guest presentation to elect PTA officers for the 2025-2026 school year.

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

28- Cam Krewes

28- Kona Ice after school

March

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Blas

6- Big Smiles Dentist on site

7- Kids Hear Challenge Field Day Event

12- CVESD Chef on site

13-20 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences

13- Red Carpet Awards: 1st Grade @8:30, 2nd Grade @9:15

14- Red Carpet Awards TK @8:30, Kinder @9:15

14- PTA Spring Family Dance 4:00-6:00

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

19- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

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

• 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

• Congratulations to Ms. Marcial and Ms. Esparza’s classes for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Mena! Camarena’s Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Benson and Ms. Tsutsumi
• Grade level with the highest attendance: 6th

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Friendship Week is this week!  Check Dojo for the spirit days.
• 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 on Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17 due to Presidents’ Day Holiday. School resumes to a FULL day on Tuesday, February 18
• New student registration opens on February 12, 2025.  This is for NEW students only! Online enrollment for continuing students will be in May.

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 $9,500, 16 students have completed Finn’s mission, and 286 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. Lopez
  • Ms. Do
  • Ms. Barrett

LEAD NEWS

We are currently in the process of reviewing Jumbula registrations and removing any double registrations under your student’s name. Additionally, we are disenrolling students who are no longer attending a LEAD Club or have more than 3 unexcused absences.

Please disregard any Jumbula emails you may receive during this process. Thank you for your understanding! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. veronica.rawman@cvesd.org

Calendar of Events

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

11- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Arreola

14-17 Holiday (Presidents’ Day)- No School

18- ELAC workshop on campus

18- Happy Birthday Ms. De LaGarza

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- School Board Meeting 6:00

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

24- Spring Pictures

24- TK Field Trip

24- SSC Meeting 3:00

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

28- Cam Krewes

• Congratulations to Ms. Elsmore’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Pearsall
• Grade level with the highest attendance: Third Grade!

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• Sixth graders leave for camp on Monday morning so please expect heavier traffic than normal at drop off!
• In preparation for the Super Bowl on Sunday we encourage all students and staff to wear their favorite football team shirt/jersey/hat etc. on Friday, February 7, 2025
• New student registration opens on February 12, 2025.  This is for NEW students only! Online enrollment for continuing students will be in May.

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge kicked off!  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 or by downloading the free AHA Schools App for Apple or Android
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.

KHC GOALS & CELEBRATIONS:

• 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!!
• Every student who raises $75 or more will get the chance to TAPE THE PRINCIPAL TO THE WALL!!
• The Weekly Top Class will get the warmie for their calming corner
• The Top fundraising Class Overall will get to keep that warmie and earn am extra GLOW THEMED PE and their teacher will earn an Amazon Gift card and a bonus prep!
• The TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS will earn:
  • MR. KHC Keychain
  • Medal & Award
  • Warmie!

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 7, 2025 and offering dental services for our students.  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.

Campus LEAD Club Information

Per the district this year LEAD changed the release process. We implemented a PIN-based system to ensure the safety of all students. When parents arrive at the MPR to pick up their child we will set them up with their pin. Please make sure to bring a government issued ID.

These clubs will be cancelled due to the instructors being at 6^th grade camp.

Tuesday 2/4 Student Leadership Board Club 4th-6th

Thursday 2/6 Ballet Folklorico 4th-6th Grade

LEAD Academy for Spring Break

The LEAD Academy Program is offered during intersession (fall, spring, and summer) at no cost to CVESD students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Funded through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, LEAD Academy offers various academic and fun enrichment activities, field trips, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks).

*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). After the highest priority students are registered, additional students will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis.*

Where is the LEAD Academy Program located? The LEAD Academy Program will be offered at six school sites: Castle Park, Clear View, Cook, Hilltop, Loma Verde, and Sotomayor.

Spring Registration Dates: Friday, February 7- Friday, February 14               *Registration opens at 6 p.m.

Accepted and Waitlist Notification: Friday, March 7, 2025  *Email notification by 6 p.m.

Spring Program Dates Monday, March 24- Friday, April 4, 2025                            *Closed Friday, March 28 and Monday, March 31, 2025                                          Spring Program Hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and light snacks are provided daily.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Qivem5

Flyer: LEAD-Spring-Academy-Flyer_2025_FNL.pdf

Calendar of Events

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3-7 Sixth Grade @ Camp

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Sienna

7- Football Friday!  Wear your favorite football team shirt/jersey

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

11- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Arreola

14-17 Holiday (Presidents’ Day)- No School

18- ELAC workshop on campus

18- Happy Birthday Ms. De LaGarza

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- School Board Meeting 6:00

21- Kids Heart Challenge Field Day

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

24- Spring Pictures

24- TK Field Trip

24- SSC Meeting 3:00

• Congratulations to Ms. Tsutsumi’s class for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s class for earning 40 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a DANCE party with Mr. Soileau!

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• I hope everyone is safe and secure during this time of local fires.  If you or your family need anything, please reach out to the school so that we can help connect you with needed resources.
• New student registration opens on February 12, 2025.  This is for NEW students only! Online enrollment for continuing students will be in May.

2025-2026 TK and Kinder Townhall

Don’t miss this! Save the date for our district online Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Town Hall on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Learn all about our programs, including dual immersion, visual and performing arts, special education services, and more! Click on the flyer for more information  TK Kinder Town Hall Flyer-2025_FNL

2025-2026 School Calendar

The 2025-2026 school calendar has been posted on the district website and is attached here for you.  Please try to plan all fun family events during our school breaks so students can attend school as much as possible.  Remember we are on a modified year around school calendar.  School starts July 23, 2025!

Calendar 2025-2026

Kids Heart Challenge

Did you know Camarena is the NUMBER 1 fundraising school in all of San Diego county? Our goal this year is $17,000.  As of today 168 students have registered and we have raised $3,500. Kickoff will be January 31.

Kids Heart Challenge starts soon, and we are proud to support the American Heart Association through this service-learning program. Students will learn how to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission!

Sign Up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/camarena or by downloading the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android.

Students who sign up early will be recognized at our assembly on 1/31/2025!

Calendar of Events

27- SSC Meeting 3:00 Online

28- TK Field Trip

28- ELAC Meeting 3:00-4:00 Come learn ways to help your child with reading and math.  Workshop will be presented by Ms. Keyes and Ms. Escamilla in room 302

29- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

February

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3-7 Sixth Grade @ Camp

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Sienna

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Arreola

14-17 Holiday (Presidents’ Day)- No School

• Congratulations to Ms. Romaneli’s class for earning 10 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Campos’s, Ms. Lidstone’s and Ms. Keyes’s classes for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s and Ms. Jones’s classes for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Elsmore, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Blakely
• Grade level with the highest attendance rate for the week: 5th Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• No school on Monday due to the MLK Jr. Holiday.
• New student registration opens on February 12, 2025.  This is for NEW students only! Online enrollment for continuing students will be in May.
• Attendance at school is so important!  If you child isn’t running a fever, they should be at school.  All students with perfect attendance or only once absence for the third quarter will receive a special reward!
  

2025-2026 TK and Kinder Townhall

Don’t miss this! Save the date for our district online Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Town Hall on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Learn all about our programs, including dual immersion, visual and performing arts, special education services, and more! Click on the flyer for more information  TK Kinder Town Hall Flyer-2025_FNL

2025-2026 School Calendar

The 2025-2026 school calendar has been posted on the district website and is attached here for you.  Please try to plan all fun family events during our school breaks so students can attend school as much as possible.  Remember we are on a modified year around school calendar.  School starts July 23, 2025!

Calendar 2025-2026

Kids Heart Challenge

Did you know Camarena is the NUMBER 1 fundraising school in all of San Diego county?

Kids Heart Challenge starts soon, and we are proud to support the American Heart Association through this service-learning program. Students will learn how to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission!

Sign Up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/camarena or by downloading the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android.

Students who sign up early will be recognized at our assembly on 1/24/2025!

Calendar of Events

20- No School- Dr. MLK Jr. Day

21- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00-2:00

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

22- Chef on site for lunch- (baked ziti & meat sauce)

22- School Board Meeting 6:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

24- Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off

27- SSC Meeting 3:00 Online

28- TK Field Trip

28- ELAC Meeting 3:00-4:00 Come learn ways to help your child with reading and math.  Workshop will be presented by Ms. Keyes and Ms. Escamilla in room 302

29- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

February

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3-7 Sixth Grade @ Camp

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Sienna

• Congratulations to Ms. Escamilla’s class for earning 10 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive an extra recess!
• Grade level with the highest attendance rate for the week: 6th Grade!

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• We are really working to improve attendance this quarter.  If your child isn’t running fever, please have them at school.  They miss important learning when they are absent.  We will also have a great prize for all students that have perfect attendance or only miss one day this quarter! (January 14-March 21)
• Students return on TUESDAY- January 14, 2025 to a minimum day!
  • TK 8:15-1:00
  • Kinder 8:15-1:10
  • 1st-6th 8:15-1:15

YMCA Annual Giving Campaign

Please help us support the South Bay Family YMCA by making a donation through our school page. The process is fast, easy and secure. Thanks so much for your support… and please don’t forget to send this page to any friends you think might be interested in donating! We have so many Robo Griffins that directly benefit from the YMCA right on our campus!  During the season of giving, please consider making a donation!

Camarena Elementary 2025’s fundraising page for YMCA of San Diego County

Calendar of Events

14- Students return to school- Minimum day

15- Second Grade Field Trip

16- Second Grade Field Trip

20- No School- Dr. MLK Jr. Day

21- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00-2:00

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

22- School Board Meeting 6:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

24- Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off

27- SSC Meeting 3:00 Online

28- TK Field Trip

28- ELAC Meeting

29- PTA General Meeting 6:00 MPR

• Congratulations to Ms. Barrett’s class for earning 20 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Bromley’s class for earning 30 class ROBO tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party.
• Gold Cleat Award: Ms. Pimienta’s Class
• Perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Lopez’s Class
• Grade level with the highest attendance rate for the week: Third Grade

Reminders/Campus News

• Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible
• We have started to see more students thinking it is funny to “roast” and say hurtful thing to others then state that they are “just joking”.  Please talk to your child about being nice and not saying hurtful comments, even if it is just joking because we can’t control how another person receives that information.  Let’s practice kindness as we head into the holiday season.
• Spread some holiday cheer this season with Student Council’s special Joy Grams! They will be available for just $1 each from December 10th to 17th. These delightful grams are a perfect way to show your family, friends, and classmates that you care. Don’t miss out— the sale lasts until we run out! Bring a smile to someone’s face this holiday season with a Joy Gram!  Joy Grams will be sold before and after school.
• Thanks to our PTA for a great Winter Wonderland!  Also thanks to everyone in the community who came out and had a good time.  Remember these events are put on by our PTA, and they are always looking for volunteers.
• We have 5 more days before our holiday break.  I hope everyone has a fun and safe break with family and friends. Students return from winter break on January 14, 2025- Minimum Day.

Holiday Spirit Week

YMCA Annual Giving Campaign

Please help us support the South Bay Family YMCA by making a donation through our school page. The process is fast, easy and secure. Thanks so much for your support… and please don’t forget to send this page to any friends you think might be interested in donating! We have so many Robo Griffins that directly benefit from the YMCA right on our campus!  During the season of giving, please consider making a donation!

Camarena Elementary 2025’s fundraising page for YMCA of San Diego County

LEAD CLUBS- NEWS

We are thrilled to announce that quarter 3 LEAD club registration is open.

Please note that when signing up, all students will be placed on a waitlist by default.

Link to Registering for Clubs is below:

https://leadcamarenaelementary.jumbula.com/

If your child has participated in a LEAD club this year, we would like to ask you to please take a moment to complete this survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to our LEAD program and will help us continue to grow and improve.

Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DG566I7Aska7c0XdByuqMy436_n1t4pFscs4j4I2i2JUMkNWTU9CUUNXOFk5R1k0Vk1ESkZJSFIxUS4u

Thank you so much for your time and support.

Calendar of Events

16- Kinder Winter Performance 8:30

16- Sound Station Ms. Mendoza

16- Third Grade Field Trip

16- SSC 3:00

17- Sound Station Ms. Benson

17- TK Winter Performance 8:30

18- Sound Station Ms. Tsutsumi

18- Red Carpet Awards 1st Grade 8:30

18- Red Carpet Awards 2nd Grade 9:15

18- Read Carpet Awards 4th Grade 2:00

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Gutierrez

19- Red Carpet Awards Kinder 8:30

19- Red Carpet Awards 5th Grade 9:15

19- Red Carpet Awards3rd Grade 2:00

20- Red Carpet Awards TK 8:30

20- Read Carpet Awards 6th Grade 9:15

27- Happy Birthday Mr. Blocker

January

2- Happy Birthday Ms. Cosio

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Yepiz

14- Students return to school- Minimum day