2023-2024 School Year Registration for NEW Students
This process is for NEW students in grades TK-6. You will need to create a new system login when you click on the link below. Information may be saved and updated until the registration has been submitted. You will need the following documents- child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, parent’s photo identification, parent’s proof of residency. Space is filling up quickly in TK and Kindergarten. The registration process is for NEW families only. All returning families will need to provide proof of residency at a later date.
Congratulations to Ms. Pimienta’s class for earning 20 Robo Class tickets! They will receive a popcorn party.
Congratulations to Ms. Trinidad’s class for earning 30 Robo Class tickets! They were invited to the dance party.
Congratulations to Ms. Elsmore’s class for earning 40 Robo Class tickets!
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Yearbooks will cost $40. To purchase, go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429 Click on the book in the middle of the page to preorder our 2022-2023 yearbook.
DASH afterschool care for 2023-2024
Dynamic After School Hours is an enrichment and recreational after school program that is funded by the Chula Vista Elementary School District and operated by the South Bay Family YMCA. DASH operates for 2.5 hours afterschool on regular days and 3.5 hours on minimum day with a requirement of attending all 5 days. The DASH program is a custodial program. A Parent/Guardian 18 years or older must sign out the
Student. Please click on the link for more information.
Early dismissal at 1:15 all week for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Safety Reminders
Please do not park in the drop off/pick up zone in front of the school.
Dogs are not allowed on campus for the safety of our students.
Congratulations to Ms. Cleator our Teacher of the Year and Ms. Margetts our Classified Employee of the Year
2023-2024 School Year Registration for NEW Students
This process is for NEW students in grades TK-6. You will need to create a new system login when you click on the link below. Information may be saved and updated until the registration has been submitted. You will need the following documents- child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, parent’s photo identification, parent’s proof of residency. Space is filling up quickly in TK and Kindergarten. The registration process is for NEW families only. All returning families will need to provide proof of residency at a later date.
Congratulations to Ms. Barrett’s, Ms. Romaneli’s and Ms. Lamas’s classes for earning 30 Robo Class tickets! They will receive a dance party!
Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s class for earning 40 Robo Class tickets!
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Yearbooks will cost $40. To purchase, go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429 Click on the book in the middle of the page to preorder our 2022-2023 yearbook.
Anchored4Life Club Service Project
Our Anchored4Life club is holding its annual service project! This year, they are continuing to support the San Diego Humane Society. The service project will run from February 28-March 17. Prizes will be awards for the classes that collect the most items. The following items are being collected:
• Non-refrigerated pet food (new bags and cans, or opened bags in the original
packaging)
• New pet supplies (collars, litter, pee pads, flea medication, beds, brushes, treats,
toys, etc.)
• New or gently used blankets, pillow cases, flat sheets, towels (washed with no
holes or stains)
• New or gently used X-pens
• Cardboard box tops/trays (repurposed for disposable litter boxes)
• Newspaper
While we are so grateful for your support, please note that items not listed above cannot
be accepted in person at this time. Please bring all items to your classroom teacher.
Military month is just around the corner!
In preparation for “Month of the Military Child” we are asking for our students that are connected to the military to share a picture with us for some special recognition. We would like to have a picture of the student and family member in uniform. You can email the picture to rachel.murphy@cvesd.org
School Dance on Friday
The “Shamrock Shake” school dance is this Friday. We will have 2 free dance classes from 3:00- 4:00 and the dance from 4:00-6:00. Students must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Food trucks and vendors will be selling food and refreshments. All food and drinks must be consumed at the eating area. Food and drinks are not allowed in the MPR.
Calendar of Events:
14- Jr. Soccer Game here @4:15
15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy
15- Upper Soccer Game here 4:15
17- Happy St. Patrick’s Day
17- Red Carpet (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
17- Shamrock Dance 4:00-6:00 (Adults must attend with students)
20-31- Spring Break (No School)
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Ranouta
24- Happy Birthday Ms. Balderas
31- Happy Birthday Ms. Scalera
April
3- Students return to school (Minimum Day- students are dismissed at 1:15)
This Thursday and Friday are minimum days with dismissal at 1:15
Safety Reminders
Please always bring your ID when coming to campus. You must have identification when volunteering or checking students out early.
Dogs are not allowed on campus.
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Stentiford’s and Ms. Meyers’s classes for earning 20 Robo Class tickets! They will receive a popcorn party with an extra recess!
Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez’s, Ms. Esparza’s, Ms. Larson’s, Ms. Muro’s, Ms. Flores’s and Ms. Demchuk’s classes for earning 30 Robo Class tickets! They will receive a dance party!
YMCA Giving Campaign
Please support our local YMCA. We are very fortunate that we have the YMCA connected to our school! They are able to provided needed services to many of families. We have raised $1,299 of our campus goal of $1,500.00, please click on the link and support our local YMCA that gives back to many of our Robo Griffins! Only $200 more to reach our goal. To help meet our fundraising goal, the YMCA will be selling snacks and drinks after school this week.
A special thanks to Ms. Delgado, Ms. Jackson, Ms. Aros, Ms. Leal, Mr./Ms. Molejona, Ms. Alston, Mr. Araiza, the Bibel family, and our anonymous donors that have donated to the YMCA!
YMCA Spring Break Day Camp
Spend Spring Break making new friends and catching up with old ones during a week of action-packed activities like arts & crafts, sports, games and more! Set in the YMCA style of different, unique activities each and every day, campers will have a great time while parents have peace of mind knowing their camper is safe. Registration is now open for spring camps March 20-24 and march 27-31. Click on the link for more information.
Yearbook sales are on! Buy your yearbook at the pre-sale price of $35 until 3/10. Starting on 3/11, Yearbooks will cost $40. To purchase, go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429 Click on the book in the middle of the page to preorder our 2022-2023 yearbook.
Anchored4Life Club Service Project
Our Anchored4Life club is holding its annual service project! This year, they are continuing to support the San Diego Humane Society. The service project will run from February 28-March 17. Prizes will be awards for the classes that collect the most items. The following items are being collected:
• Non-refrigerated pet food (new bags and cans, or opened bags in the original
packaging)
• New pet supplies (collars, litter, pee pads, flea medication, beds, brushes, treats,
toys, etc.)
• New or gently used blankets, pillow cases, flat sheets, towels (washed with no
holes or stains)
• New or gently used X-pens
• Cardboard box tops/trays (repurposed for disposable litter boxes)
• Newspaper
While we are so grateful for your support, please note that items not listed above cannot
be accepted in person at this time. Please bring all items to your classroom teacher.
Military month is just around the corner!
In preparation for “Month of the Military Child” we are asking for our students that are connected to the military to share a picture with us for some special recognition. We would like to have a picture of the student and family member in uniform. You can email the picture to rachel.murphy@cvesd.org
Otay Water District Poster Contest
The Otay Water District has launched its 2023 Student Poster Contest with a new theme “being water wise is…”
HOW TO ENTER: Students in grades kindergarten through 12 are invited to create a poster illustrating the importance of using water wisely. Please see the attached packet for the contest flyer, guidelines, and entry form. The deadline to enter is Friday, June 2, 2023.
PRIZES: Otay Water District will select first- and second-place winners from each category: elementary, middle, and high school. Prizes include a $50-$75 gift card, certification, goody bag, art kit, and recognition at an Otay Water District board meeting. Otay will also enter up to 15 posters in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s student art contest for a chance to be featured in their 2024 calendar.
6-10 Book Fair on Campus (Due to the fact that our book fair doesn’t always have a large selection of Spanish titles, we will have a special Spanish Book Truck here on March 10 from 7:30-9:30 selling more titles.)
7- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 District Office
7- Jr. Soccer Game @Rogers 4:15
8- Upper Soccer Game @Arroyo 4:15
8- School Board Meeting 6:00
9-17 Minimum Days/Parent Teacher Conferences (Students dismissed daily at 1:15)
10- Spanish Book Truck 7:30-9:30 (Will have many more Spanish titles for sale)
10- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)
10- Spirit Day
10- Kona Ice after school
12- Daylight Saving- Spring forward one hour
14- Jr. Soccer Game here @4:15
15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy
15- Upper Soccer Game here 4:15
17- Happy St. Patrick’s Day
17- Red Carpet (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
17- Friendship Dance 4:00-6:00
20-31- Spring Break (No School)
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Ranouta
24- Happy Birthday Ms. Balderas
31- Happy Birthday Ms. Scalera
April
3- Students return to school (Minimum Day- students are dismissed at 1:15)
For the safety of our students, all gates are locked at 8:15. If you are entering or exiting through the back gate please know that they will be locked at 8:15. We don’t have the staff available to hold the gates open.
Please do not drop off students in the street or next to red curbs.
Please use designated cross walks. Little eyes are always watching.
Please always bring your ID when coming to campus. You must have identification when volunteering or checking students out early.
Dogs are not allowed on campus.
School Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Buenaventura’s, Ms. Lowry’s and Ms. LopezSolis’s classes for earning 20 Robo Class Tickets! They will receive an extra recess and popcorn party!
YMCA Giving Campaign
Please support our local YMCA. We are very fortunate that we have the YMCA connected to our school! They are able to provided needed services to many of families. We have raised $1,299 of our campus goal of $1,500.00, please click on the link and support our local Y that gives back to many of our Robo Griffins! Only $200 more to reach our goal.
A special thanks to Ms. Delgado, Ms. Jackson, Ms. Aros, Ms. Leal, Mr./Ms. Molejona, Ms. Alston, Mr. Araiza, the Bibel family, and our anonymous donors that have donated to the YMCA!
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Yearbook sales are on! Buy your yearbook at the pre-sale price of $35 until 3/10. Starting on 3/11, Yearbooks will cost $40. To purchase, go to Buytheyearbook.com and enter our school’s code: 713429 Click on the book in the middle of the page to preorder our 2022-2023 yearbook.
Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week is an annual event that is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. This motivational and awareness week calls all children and youth in every community across the United States to celebrate reading. We will celebrate 2/27-3/3. I encourage you to spend time reading with your child this week.
Parents of Current 6th Graders
If your child will be attending Eastlake Middle School, it is time to starting thinking about the transition. Eastlakes counseling team will be providing an in person “Future Parents Night” on March 1, 2023 @6:00. Please click on the link for more important information about attending and class scheduling.
6-10 Book Fair on Campus (Due to the fact that our book fair doesn’t always have a large selection of Spanish titles, we will have a special Spanish Book Truck here on March 10 from 7:30-9:30 selling more titles.)
7- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 District Office
7- Jr. Soccer Game @Rogers 4:15
8- Upper Soccer Game @Arroyo 4:15
8- School Board Meeting 6:00
9-17 Minimum Days/Parent Teacher Conferences (Students dismissed daily at 1:15)
10- Spanish Book Truck 7:30-9:30
10- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)
10- Spirit Day
12- Daylight Saving- Spring forward one hour
14- Jr. Soccer Game here @4:15
15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy
15- Upper Soccer Game here 4:15
17- Red Carpet (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
17- Friendship Dance 4:00-6:00
20-31- Spring Break (No School)
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Ranouta
24- Happy Birthday Ms. Balderas
31- Happy Birthday Ms. Scalera
April
3- Students return to school (Minimum Day- students are dismissed at 1:15)
School is closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day. Classes resume to a full day of instruction on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 (8:15-2:45)
Teaching your child about Acceptance and Respect
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen an increase in students making hurtful comments. I ask that you have conversations with your child about acceptance and respect.
Our children will experience more change, see more places, learn more things, and be exposed to a greater variety of people and cultures than any other generation in the history of humankind. To succeed in this complex and diverse world, they’ll need to develop the capacity for acceptance and respect.
How to Promote Acceptance and Respect in Young Children
Make your child feel special, safe, and loved. Don’t be sparing with words of praise. A loved child learns to love.
Create learning opportunities about new places, people, and cultures. Expose your child to a variety of perspectives through books, songs, food, and cultural events and celebrations.
Intervene when you hear or see intolerant behavior. Don’t be punitive — help your child learn healthier ways to interact with others.
Use positive comments to shape and reinforce your child’s behavior. Avoid giving instruction using “no” (such as “Don’t do that”). Offering helpful alternatives (“Be gentle with your brother”) will be more productive.
Model respect. Your child will learn to reach out and be sensitive and respectful of others by watching how you discuss, relate to, and value other people.
YMCA Giving Campaign
If you were still looking to support a worthwhile organization, I would encourage you to help us meet our other giving goal- our local YMCA. We are very fortunate that we have the YMCA connected to our school! They are able to provided needed services to many of families. We have raised $1,194 of our campus goal of $1,500.00, please click on the link and support our local Y that gives back to many of our Robo Griffins!
Did you know that our PTA is giving every classroom $200 to updated their classroom libraries? This will help to ensure that our students have diverse literature in every classroom on campus. Thanks for always supporting PTA.
Calendar of Events:
19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena
20- No School– President’s Day
21- Students return to a full day of school (8:15-2:45)
22- PTA General Meeting @Camarena MPR 6:00-7:00
23- Black Learners Advisory Council Meeting @Jeffers 6:00-7:30
6-10 Book Fair on Campus (Due to the fact that our book fair doesn’t always have a large selection of Spanish titles, we will have a special Spanish Book Truck here on March 10 from 7:30-9:30 selling more titles.)
7- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 District Office
7- Jr. Soccer Game @Rogers 4:15
8- Upper Soccer Game @Arroyo 4:15
8- School Board Meeting 6:00
9-17 Minimum Days/Parent Teacher Conferences (Students dismissed daily at 1:15)
10- Spanish Book Truck 7:30-9:30
10- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)
10- Spirit Day
12- Daylight Saving- Spring forward one hour
14- Jr. Soccer Game here @4:15
15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy
15- Upper Soccer Game here 4:15
17- Red Carpet (3rd-4th @8:30, 5th-6th @9:30)
20-31- Spring Break (No School)
20- Happy Birthday Ms. Ranouta
24- Happy Birthday Ms. Balderas
31- Happy Birthday Ms. Scalera
April
3- Students return to school (Minimum Day- students are dismissed at 1:15)
When leaving the front parking lot during arrival 7:30-8:30 and dismissal 1:00-3:00 it is a RIGHT turn only. This keeps our kids SAFE and the traffic flowing.
School-Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Swafford’s class for earning 10 Robo Class Tickets! They will receive a popsicle party!
Congratulations to Ms. Pickett’s, Ms. Marcial’s, Ms. Esparza’s and Ms. Blakely’s classes for earning 20 Robo Class Tickets! They will receive a popcorn party with extra recess!
Medications at School
Medications are not permitted at school except when kept in the school Health Office. Parents of students who require medication prescribed for him/her by a physician during the regular school day must complete an “Authorization For Medication Administration” form and keep it on file in the school Health Office. This form authorizes office personnel to administer the medication to your child. A new form will need to be submitted at the beginning of each school year. This includes inhalers and Epipens which must be kept in the health office. Students may not carry medication with them during the school day.
If you were still looking to support a worthwhile organization, I would encourage you to help us meet our other giving goal- our local YMCA. We are very fortunate that we have the YMCA connected to our school! They are able to provided needed services to many of families. We have raised $1,140 of our campus goal of $1,500.00, please click on the link and support our local Y that gives back to many of our Robo Griffins!
It’s time for our annual survey to gather input on our Local Control Accountability Plan, or LCAP. LCAP shapes our District’s goals and guides our budgeting priorities, Join in on the conversation from February 1- April 1, 2023, to share your thoughts, see the thoughts of others, and prioritize the most important.
Dogs are not allowed on campus. If you plan to include a dog walk on your way to and from school, you will need to say goodbye to your child at the edge of our school property.
Please don’t drop off or pick up in the bus loop. This area is reserved for school transportation vehicles only.
School-Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Tsutsumi’s and Ms. Barrett’s classes for earning 20 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a popcorn party with an extra recess!
Spring 2023 Junior Academy Program
The Chula Vista Elementary School District has partnered with YMCA Expanded Learning Programs to offer students in TK-6th grade a FREE program opportunity. The Junior Academy Program will offer a wide variety of academic and fun enrichment activities including field trips. Please click on the link for more information.
THANKS for a GREAT Jump Rope Event! A special shout out to our 3 amazing staff members that helped to organize this school event!- Ms. Lopez Solis, Ms. Esparza, and Ms. Blas!
WE DID IT! WE MET OUR SCHOOL GOAL
Camarena Elementary continues to be known as the #1 school in all of San Diego County for the support it gives to the American Heart Association. Thanks for all the support to keep kids heart healthy.
Special School Incentives:
The class with the most students registered will get a smoothie party, and each student in that class will receive a Frankie keychain.
Mr. Soileau, Ms. Cardenas, and some of our dedicated staff will be getting PIED in the face!
YMCA Giving Campaign
If you were still looking to support a worthwhile organization, I would encourage you to help us meet our other giving goal- our local YMCA. We are very fortunate that we have the YMCA connected to our school! They are able to provided needed services to many of families. We have raised $1,089 of our campus goal of $1,500.00, please click on the link and support our local Y that gives back to many of our Robo Griffins!
Congratulations to Ms. Escamilla’s and Ms. Pickett’s classes for earning 10 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a popsicle party!
Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s class for earning 20 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a popcorn party with an extra recess!
Congratulations to Ms. Abuyo’s and Ms. Mena’s classes for earning 30 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a 30 minute dance party with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Cardenas!
Kids Heart Challenge
Collect the Heart Heroes!
Our Kids Heart Challenge is ending soon, and I am so proud of our students and families for creating a community of life savers! If you haven’t yet, help your child join our team and take the challenge to Be Kind or Move More to earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband! Then learn Hands-Only CPR as a family through Finn’s Mission in your HQ. Thank you for your support and helping to fight heart disease and stroke!
COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and more!
COLLECT THE HEART HEROES:Send 10 emails, e-cards, or texts to help spread awareness and raise lifesaving donations. The more people you reach out to, the more lives we can save AND the more Heart Heroes your child will earn!
The flow of traffic will only run smoothly if adults follow the traffic/safety rules.
Please do not drop students off in the bus loop.
The front of the school is for loading and unloading only. Please do not park and leave your car in the drop off zone.
Cars are not permitted to stop next to a RED curb, please pull forward and away from any red curbs when dropping off.
School-Wide Expectations
Congratulations to Ms. Delagarza’s, Ms. Lopez’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 10 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a popsicle party!
Congratulations to Ms. Greenzweig’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 20 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a popcorn party with an extra recess!
Congratulations to Ms. Elsmore’s class for earning 30 class Robo Tickets! They will receive a 30 minute dance party with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Cardenas!
Kids Heart Challenge
Our Kids Heart Challenge is off to a great start! Help us reach our goal to have 100% of school families learn Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission! Plus, it can help us win the classroom challenge!
Complete Finn’s Mission:Watch a 2-minute video to learn Hands-Only CPR, learn how to spot the warning signs of a stroke, and so much more!
Share with friends and familythrough social media, text and/or email
Special School Incentives:
The class with the most students registered will get a smoothie party, and each student in that class will receive a Frankie keychain. Current standings:
1st Place- Muro
2nd Place- Tsutsumi
3rd Place- Pickett
If we reach our goal, Principal Soileau & volunteering teachers will get pied in the face by the top students at the end event!
We have currently raised $11,000 of our $22,000 goal.
We currently have 324 students registered for our 400 student goal.
11 students have completed Finn’s Mission.
42 families have learned Hands-Only CPR
Thank you for supporting our school and joining Finn in his mission to have 1.8 million families across the country learn Hands-Only CPR this year!
Calendar of Events:
22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales
23-27 Great Kindness Challenge Week
23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones
23- SSC 3:00-4:00
25- Basketball Tryouts Grades 4-6 on the blacktop 3:00-4:30
25- Black Advisory Council (BAC) Meeting District Office 6:00-7:00
25- PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 Google Meet joining info video call link: https://meet.google.com/vkv-odxe-fny Or dial: (US) +1 347-389-3192 PIN: 786 160 666#
7- Spirit Day- Disney
30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro
30- ELAC Meeting/Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30
February
1- TK and Kinder Registration Virtual Townhall Meeting 6:00-8:00
