Monday, October 5 at 6:00 pm Dr. Escobedo our Superintendent will host a Town Hall meeting to discuss plans for re-opening CVESD schools. Please read the Superintendent Message and Frequently Asked Questions. As we prepare for re-opening we need everyone to complete the Commitment Form to let us know if you want to return to In-Person School or stay in Distance Learning no later than Friday, October 9!
The Chula Vista Elementary School District will hold a Virtual Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 5. Join us to hear more about plans for a proposed phased reopening of schools to in-person instruction. The time and date of the meeting were moved up in response to parent and staff feedback, and to accommodate the inclusion of two medical professionals with extensive experience and knowledge of the health and care environment, especially in regard to our local community. Superintendent Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D., will be joined by Jeannette Aldous, M.D., and Shaila Serpas, M.D., for this informational and educational presentation.
Dr. Aldous is the Clinical Director of Infectious Disease at San Ysidro Health. She was awarded the “Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion” award for the Individual category, which honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the prevention of disease or injury, and/or the promotion of health, in the San Diego County community.
Dr. Aldous has more than 10 years of experience in public health and gives a valuable community provider perspective as an expert in infectious diseases.. She has an impressive resume that includes local, state, and international public health experience, especially in infectious disease treatment and prevention.
Dr. Serpas has a passion for obstetrics and adolescent health, working to continually enhance residency curriculum as associate director of Scripps Family Medicine Residency Program. She was instrumental in establishing and maintaining three school-based adolescent clinics as core residency teaching sites. Since 1994, she has provided care in federally-qualified health centers. Dr. Serpas completed her Master of Public Health through the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health.
Dr. Serpas partners with Scripps residents to implement community-based research projects, school-based programs, and advocacy activities. Her clinical interests include reducing health disparities in the areas of childhood obesity, lactation, and migrant health and improving access to healthy environments.
To access the meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, please click on the link below:
Meeting ID: 878 9506 9817Passcode: PTAOne tap mobile+16699009128,,87895069817#,,,,,,0#,,636851# US (San Jose)+13462487799,,87895069817#,,,,,,0#,,636851# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)Meeting ID: 878 9506 9817Passcode: 636851Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kepM46zjZy
Our Dual Language Immersion Program Celebrates the Heritage and Culture of Mexico.
Monday, September 21 at 3:00 pm is our first English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (ELAC). AGENDA. We will discuss “What is the Role of ELAC?” Click here for the ZOOM **Meeting ID: 868 7744 2670 **Passcode: 301502
Wednesday, September 23 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting on ZOOM.
Meal DistributionThursdays from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm for all Camarena students. Pick up the 5 days worth of meals at the front of the school.
For your convenience, we now have a secure Mailbox to drop off documents, paperwork, or mail for our staff. The mailbox is located outside the office along the fence.
Mark your calendars!
Monday, October 12 3:00 pm SSC Mtg.
Tuesday, October 13 6:00 pm PTA Executive Board Mtg.
Monday, September 14 3:00 pm School Site Council Informational Meeting – Zoom
Meeting ID: 801 292 4199 Passcode: 7gn7z5
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) is comprised of 5 elected parent/community representatives and 5 elected staff representatives. The role of the SSC is to develop, approve, and monitor the Single Plan for Student Achievement and the school’s budget. Meetings take place on Mondays (mostly once a month) beginning at 3:00pm.
There are 3 vacancies for the 2020-2021 school year; council seats serve 2 years. The top 3 candidates will have a council seat and 2 runner-up candidates will be alternates.
Nominations Deadline: Friday, September 18 Elections will take place the week of September 21
Feel free to e-mail debra.mclaren@cvesd.org with any questions.
Please use the link below if you are interested in serving on SSC.
Meal DistributionThursdays from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm for all Camarena students. Pick up the 5 days worth of meals at the front of the school.
For your convenience, we now have a secure Mailbox to drop off documents, paperwork, or mail for our staff. The mailbox is located outside the office along the fence.
Thursday, September 10 6:00 pm Parent Townhall Information Night
Click Here for School Hours for Distance Learning. Contact your child’s teacher for a more detailed schedule. Please let your child’s teacher know if you have concerns or need additional support.
Please note that California Compulsory Education Law requires everyone between the ages of six and eighteen years of age to attend school, except sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds who have graduated from high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) and obtained parental permission to leave.
For Parent Resources to support your child’s instructional program Click Here.
Annual Parent Notification English Spanish (Sign and return page 45 to the school only if you wish to be notified of Pesticide/Herbicide application).
Additional District Trainings and Resources for Parents EnglishSpanish
Meal DistributionThursdays from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Pick up the 5 days worth of meals at the front of the school.
Residency Verification must be complete in order to attend Camarena School. ALL STUDENTS with the exception of incoming Kindergarteners who already registered, MUST provide documentation of residency. Click here for the residency verification form. Click here for the 2nd Family Affidavit (if home is in someone else’s name). Past due bills are ok this year only. Please scan/take a photo of your completed documents and email to maria.ponce@cvesd.org.
For your convenience, we now have a secure Mailbox to drop off documents, paperwork, or mail for our staff. The mailbox is located outside the office along the fence.
Join HEREOnly $10.00 plus $1.00 Service Fee for the Entire School Yea
Please note the FOURTH GRADEpresentation is on video. Click Here
Please note the SECOND GRADE presentation is on video. Click Here
Tuesday, September 8 6:15 pm FIFTH GRADE
Tuesday, September 8 5:00 pm SIXTH GRADE
Monday, August 31School starts at 8:15 am
Please note that the first week of school daily live interaction with teachers will be no more than 2 hours and those hours may consist of whole group, small group and individual connections. Please note: It is not an expectation at Camarena that all students will be on a computer screen live with the teacher for 2 solid hours.
Click Here for School Hours for Distance Learning. Contact your child’s teacher for a more detailed schedule. Please let your child’s teacher know if you have concerns or need additional support.
Please note that California Compulsory Education Law requires everyone between the ages of six and eighteen years of age to attend school, except sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds who have graduated from high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) and obtained parental permission to leave.
For Parent Resources to support your child’s instructional program Click Here.
Annual Parent Notification English Spanish (Sign and return page 45 to the school only if you wish to be notified of Pesticide/Herbicide application).
Additional District Trainings and Resources for Parents EnglishSpanish
Meal Distributionstarts thisThursday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm for students who qualify for the FREE/REDUCED breakfast/lunch program. Pick up the 5 days worth of meals at the front of the school.
Residency Verification must be complete in order to attend Camarena School. ALL STUDENTS with the exception of incoming Kindergarteners who already registered, MUST provide documentation of residency. Click here for the residency verification form. Click here for the 2nd Family Affidavit (if home is in someone else’s name). Past due bills are ok this year only. Please scan/take a photo of your completed documents and email to maria.ponce@cvesd.org.
For your convenience, we now have a secure Mailbox to drop off documents, paperwork, or mail for our staff. The mailbox is located outside the office along the fence.
Join HEREOnly $10.00 plus $1.00 Service Fee for the Entire School Yea
NEEDED: Cases of water are needed to support our volunteers during the Materials Distribution this week. If you can help out please drop off a case of water at the school office no later than Tuesday, August 25. THANK YOU!
Monday, August 31 THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2020 – 2021 – DISTANCE LEARNING! Please note that the first week of school daily live interaction with teachers will be no more than 2 hours and those hours may consist of whole group, small group and individual connections. Please note: It is not an expectation at Camarena that all students will be on a computer screen live with the teacher for 2 solid hours.
Click Here for School Hours for Distance Learning. Contact your child’s teacher for a more detailed schedule. Please let your child’s teacher know if you have concerns or need additional support.
Please note that California Compulsory Education Law requires everyone between the ages of six and eighteen years of age to attend school, except sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds who have graduated from high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) and obtained parental permission to leave.
Childcare is limited and Camarena has only been alloted 48 spots. Families who completed the survey and who qualify will be contacted this week and childcare will begin the week of September 8.
It’s time for Residency Verification! In order to attend Camarena School ALL STUDENTS with the exception of incoming Kindergarteners who already registered, MUST provide documentation of residency. Click here for the residency verification form. Click here for the 2nd Family Affidavit (if home is in someone else’s name). Past due bills are ok this year only. Please scan/take a photo of your completed documents and email to maria.ponce@cvesd.org.
Join HEREOnly $10.00 plus $1.00 Service Fee for the Entire School Yea
