Safety Reminders

• 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:

1. 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.
2. CAST: California Science Test (grade 5, 8, and once in high school)
3. CSA: California Spanish Assessment (for CVESD Dual Language Spanish Immersion Programs)

To learn more about these state tests go to the Starting Smarter web page at: http://ca.startingsmarter.org/ or review the Parent Guides to Understanding at: http://cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

Student Council 

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

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

Safety Reminders

• 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

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. 5:00

B-LAC Meeting Flyer 20 April 2023

21- First Grade Field Trip (various classes)

21- Spirit Day

22- Day of the Child Celebration- Memorial Park

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

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Mendoza

4- Kinder 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

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

Safety Reminders

• 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

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

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Mendoza

4- Kinder Field Trip to Library- various classes

5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer

Students return to an early release day(1:15) on Monday, April 3, 2023.

School Wide Expectations

• Congratulations to Ms. Pimienta’s class for earning 20 Robo Class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party.
• Congratulations to Ms. LopezSolis’s and Ms. Trinidad’s classes for earning 30 Robo Class tickets!  They will be able to participate in a dance party.
• Congratulations to Ms. Elsmore’s class for earning 40 Robo Class tickets!

Calendar of Events:

3- Students return to school (Minimum Day- students are dismissed at 1:15)

4- Jr. Soccer Game 4:15 @Hedenkamp

5- Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Salt Creek

6- 3rd Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

6- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

7- School Spirit Day

10-14 Week of the Military Child

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

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 (All parent/guardian invited)

19- Upper Soccer Game 4:15@Carmarena

20- First Grade Field Trip (various classes)

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- First Grade Field Trip (various classes)

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.

https://www.cvesd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=412034&pageId=1659355

School Wide Expectations

• 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.

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Calendar of Events:

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)

4- Jr. Soccer Game 4:15 @Hedenkamp

5- Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Salt Creek

6- 3rd Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

6- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

7- School Spirit Day

10-14 Week of the Military Child

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

14- Spirit Day- Wear Purple

14- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

14- Kona Ice- after school

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.

https://www.cvesd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=412034&pageId=1659355

School Wide Expectations

• 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)

4- Jr. Soccer Game 4:15 @Hedenkamp

5- Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Salt Creek

6- 3rd Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

6- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

7- School Spirit Day

10-14 Week of the Military Child

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

14- Spirit Day- Wear Purple

14- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

14- Kona Ice- after school

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.

https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/4313664

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.

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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.

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.

2023OtayPosterContest

For more information, visit otaywater.gov/poster-contest.

Calendar of Events:

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)

4- Jr. Soccer Game 4:15 @Hedenkamp

5- Upper Soccer Game 4:15 @Salt Creek

6- 3rd Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

6- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

7- School Spirit Day

10-14 Week of the Military Child

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

14- Spirit Day- Wear Purple

14- 1st Grade Field Trip- Various Classes

14- Kona Ice- after school

Safety Reminders

• 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.

https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/4313664

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.

2023-2024 Eastlake Middle School Parent Letter Incoming 7th Grade Orientation

Calendar of Events:

27- Spring/Promotion Picture Day

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

27- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30 (Postponed)

27- Sixth Grade Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Sixth GradeAGE Parent Flyer 2.27.23

28- Jr. Soccer Team game here @4:15

March

1- Upper Soccer Game here 4:15

1- Eastlake Parents Night for incoming 7th grade students @ Eastlake MS 6:00

1- Fourth Grade Girls Only Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Fourth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.01.23

2- Read Across America Day

2- Fifth Grade Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Fifth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.02.23

3- School Spirit Day

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Blas

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!

https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/4313664

Thanks to our PTA

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

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

24- Spirit Day

27- Spring/Promotion Picture Day

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

27- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30

27- Sixth Grade Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Sixth GradeAGE Parent Flyer 2.27.23

28- Jr. Soccer Team game here @4:15

March

1- Upper Soccer Game here 4:15

1- Fourth Grade Girls Only Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Fourth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.01.23

2- Read Across America Day

2- Fifth Grade Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Fifth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.02.23

3- School Spirit Day

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Blas

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)

Safety Reminders

• 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.

Request for Medication

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 $1,140 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!

https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/4313664

Calendar of Events:

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Claudia

13- SSC Meeting 3:00-4:00

14- Happy Valentine’s Day- Spirit Day- Wear RED

14- Living Coast Field Trip- Mr. Morales and Ms. Nunez

15-Enrollment links for the 2023-24 school year (July 19, 2023, thru June 5, 2024) are scheduled to open

15- School Board Meeting 6:00

17– No School– President’s Day

18- Happy Birthday Ms. Moran and Ms. DelaGarza

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

20- No School– President’s Day

22- PTA General Meeting 6:00

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

24- Spirit Day

27- Spring/Promotion Picture Day

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

27- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30

27- Sixth Grade Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Sixth GradeAGE Parent Flyer 2.27.23

March

1- Fourth Grade Girls Only Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Fourth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.01.23

2- Read Across America Day

2- Fifth Grade Adolescent Growth Resource Parent Preview Night (Online) 6:00-7:30

Fifth Grade AGE Parent Flyer 03.02.23

3- School Spirit Day

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Blas

6-10 Book Fair on Campus

7- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 District Office

8- School Board Meeting 6:00

9-17 Minimum Days/Parent Teacher Conferences (Students dismissed daily at 1:15)

10- Red Carpet (TK-K @8:30, 1st-2nd @9:30)

10- Spirit Day

12- Daylight Saving- Spring forward one hour

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

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)