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)

Join the Conversation- LCAP Survey

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.

ThoughtExchange Flyer ENG SPN

Safety Reminders

• 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.

CVESD Junior Academy 2023 Spring Flyer (1)

Campus Clinic Information

Kids Heart Challenge

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!

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

Questions about enrolling students into a DI program?

https://www.cvesd.org/parents/my-child-s-learning/dual-immersion-language-program

Calendar of Events:

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

6- Kids Heart Challenge donations DUE!

7- Happy Birthday Mr. Brooker

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

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

10- School Spirit Day

10- Kona Ice after school

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- 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

March

2- Read Across America Day

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)

9- PTA General Meeting 6:00

10- Red Carpet (TK-2nd)

10- Spirit Day

17- Red Carpet (3rd-6th)

School-Wide Expectations

• 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!

1. LOG IN/REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/Camarena or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
2. COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and more!
3. 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!

Double your donation! Find out if your employer offers matching gifts at www.heart.org/matchinggifts

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.
• If we reach our goal, Principal Soileau & volunteering teachers will get pied in the face by the top students at the end event!

Please register today and HELP OUR CLASS WIN THE CLASS CHALLENGE!

• • We have currently raised over $13,000 of our $22,000 goal.
  • We currently have 406  students registered for our 400 student goal. AWESOME JOB ROBO GRIFFINS
  • 26 students have completed Finn’s Mission.
  • 78 families have learned Hands-Only CPR

Calendar of Events:

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

TK Kinder Town Hall Flyer ENG SPN

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3- Kids Heart Challenge/Jump Rope Event- Have you registered for the challenge?

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Brooker

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

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

10- School Spirit Day

15- School Board Meeting 6:00

17- No School- President’s Day

20- No School- President’s Day

22- PTA General Meeting 6:00

24- Spirit Day

27- Spring/Promotion Picture Day

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

27- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30

March

2- Read Across America Day

3- School Spirit Day

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Blas

School Safety

• 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!

1. Register/Log In at http://www2.heart.org/goto/Camarena or on the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
2. 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!
3. Share with friends and family through 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

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Camarena Basketball Team Tryouts Permission Form

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

TK Kinder Town Hall Flyer ENG SPN

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3- Kids Heart Challenge/Jump Rope Event- Have you registered for the challenge?

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Brooker

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

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

10- School Spirit Day

15- School Board Meeting 6:00

17- No School- President’s Day

20- No School- President’s Day

22- PTA General Meeting 6:00

24- Spirit Day

27- Spring/Promotion Picture Day

27- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:30

No school on Monday 1/16/23.  Students return to full day instruction on 1/17/23

School-Wide Expectations

• Congratulations to Ms. Muro’s class!  They earn 20 Robo class tickets and will receive popcorn and an extra recess!

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge has kicked off! Our goal is to have 100% of our families learn Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission. Help us save lives and Be the Torch that will light the path of hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke! If you haven’t yet, join our team TODAY! It can help us win the Classroom Challenge!

1. LOG IN/SIGN UP at http://www2.heart.org/goto/Camarena and take the challenge to Be Kind or Move More!
2. SEND 10 emails or texts to family and friends through the Kids Heart Challenge App forApple or Android
3. COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts! Students who complete Finn’s Mission will earn Finn’s Lifesaver Award!

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.  Our goal is to have a minimum of 400 students registered.
  • Current leaders
    • Ms. Muro
    • Ms. Tsutsumi
    • Ms. Pickett
• If we reach our fundraising goal, Principal Soileau & volunteering teachers will get pied in the face by the top students at the end event!
  • We have currently raised $4,000 of our $22,000 goal

Click here for your Virtual Envelope to meet the Heart Heroes and see the cool thank-you gifts your student can earn! Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message from today’s kick-off! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!

Positive Solutions for Families- FREE parenting series for Preschool Parents

Positive Solutions for Families is an evidence-informed seven part series of workgroups.  Parents and caregivers will learn how to use positive approaches and effective parenting techniques to improve interactions with their child(ren), which in turn will support social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors.

The courses are offered in English and Spanish.  Each session builds on the previous so it is encouraged that interested families attend all workshops.  Space is limited and materials are provided ahead of time, so families are encouraged to register early.  Sessions will be weekly on Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 via TEAMS beginning on 2/2/23.  Please click on the attached flyer if interested.

PSF Feb 2023 Spanish

PSF Flyer English Spring 23

TK and Kindergarten Registration Virtual Townhall Meeting

The early childhood education and student placement departments present a virtual information session for parents and guardians of students eligible for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students are eligible for transitional kindergarten if the child turns five on September 2, 2023- April 2, 2024.  If a child turns five on or before September 1, 2023, the child is eligible for kindergarten.  Please click on the link for more information

TK Kinder Town Hall Flyer ENG SPN

Soccer Tryouts for Grades 2 and 3

Thanks to a couple of parents and Ms. Isbell, we were able to create a soccer team for second and third grade!  Tryouts will be Wednesday, January 18 from 3:00-4:30.  Please click on the flyer for more information.

2-3 Soccer

Calendar of Events:

16- No School- Dr. MLK Jr. Day

17- Half of 6th grade JA Financial Park Field Trip

17- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 @District Office

18- Soccer tryouts for second and third grade 3:00-4:30

18- Special PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00

19- Family Engagement Series- In person, 6:00 pm, dinner served, at 84 East J Street, Childcare provided.  “Hiding in Plainsight: Overview of Human Trafficking”

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Cobos

20- Lunar New Year

20- Spirit Day

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

23-27 Great Kindness Challenge Week

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

23- SSC 3:00-4:00

25- Black Advisory Council (BAC) Meeting District Office 6:00-7:00

25- PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00

27- 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

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3- Kids Heart Challenge/Jump Rope Event

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Brooker

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

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

10- School Spirit Day

15- School Board Meeting 6:00

17- No School- President’s Day

20- No School- President’s Day

Students return on January 10, 2023 from 8:15-1:15

YMCA Giving Campaign

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 $980 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

I wanted to send a special thanks to everyone involved in our PTA.  It takes us working together to benefit all of our students.  Over the break, we were able to get a couple of automated water filling stations installed on campus.  Please pack a water bottle.

Kids Heart Challenge- Kick Off January 13, 2023

For nearly 45 years, the American Heart Association has been partnering with educators in elementary, middle and high schools across the nation to help educate students about healthy living.

The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge school programs provide unique age-appropriate curriculum and activities. Students and educators have the tools needed to support both mental and physical well-being in students, families and staff, all while making a difference by raising funds to save lives.

Did you know that Camarena is the #1 fundraising school in San Diego county for the American Heart Associations Kids Heart Challenge?  That’s right!  For the past several years our school has raised more money that any other school in the county to help others in need!  We are kicking it all off this Friday and will be sending home more information this weekend.

The 2023-2024 School Calendar is now available

Final School Calendar 2023-2024

Calendar of Events:

10- Students Return- Minimum Day (8:15-1:15)

12- Family Engagement Series- In person, 6:00 pm, dinner served, at 84 East J Street, Childcare provided.  “12 Tips for Effective Parenting”

13- Kids Heart Challenge/Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off

16- No School- Dr. MLK Jr. Day

17- Half of 6th grade JA Financial Park Field Trip

17- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 @District Office

18- Special PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00

19- Family Engagement Series- In person, 6:00 pm, dinner served, at 84 East J Street, Childcare provided.  “Hiding in Plainsight: Overview of Human Trafficking”

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Cobos

20- Lunar New Year Lion Dance

20- Spirit Day

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

23- SSC 3:00-4:00

25- PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00

27- Spirit Day- Disney

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

30- ELAC Meeting/Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30

February

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

3- Kids Heart Challenge/Jump Rope Event

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Brooker

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

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

10- School Spirit Day

Happy Holidays

Thanks to everyone who came out to our TK/Kinder holiday performance!

Students return on January 10, 2023 from 8:15-1:15

YMCA Giving Campaign

During this season of giving, please consider making a donation to 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 $900 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

New Progress Reports

CVESD has a new progress report for 2022-2023 academic school year!  The new report card includes a revised rubric for progress towards standards.  The new progress towards standards rubric allows teachers to document a wider range of academic growth for students.  I have attached the new rubrics for your viewing

Parent Guide to Understanding the CVESD Progress Report

Parent Guide to Understanding the CVESD Progress Report SPANISH

School Wide Expectations

• Congratulations to Ms. Delagarza’s, Ms. Lahlum’s and Ms. Nunez’s classes for earning their first 10 tickets- they will receive a popsicle party for following our school wide expectations.
• Congratulations to Ms. Demchuk’s, Ms.Mendoza’s and Ms. Sanchez’s classes for earning their second set of 10 tickets- they will receive a popcorn party and extra recess.

The 2023-2024 School Calendar is now available!

Final School Calendar 2023-2024

Calendar of Events:

December

27- Happy Birthday Mr. Blocker

January

2- Happy Birthday Ms. Cosio

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Brundridge

10- Students Return- Minimum Day (8:15-1:15)

12- Family Engagement Series- In person, 6:00 pm, dinner served, at 84 East J Street, Childcare provided.  “12 Tips for Effective Parenting”

16- No School- Dr. MLK Jr. Day

17- Half of 6th grade JA Financial Park Field Trip

17- DAC/DELAC Meeting 12:00-2:00 @District Office

18- Special PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00

19- Family Engagement Series- In person, 6:00 pm, dinner served, at 84 East J Street, Childcare provided.  “Hiding in Plainsight: Overview of Human Trafficking”

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Cobos

20- Lunar New Year Lion Dance

20- Spirit Day

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

23- SSC 3:00-4:00

25- PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00

27- Spirit Day- Disney

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

30- ELAC Meeting/Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30

February

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez