June 1, 2020
Final ROBO Broadcast! Enjoy and Go ROBO!
Thank you to all our Volunteers this year! We sooo appreciate you and miss you!
Please take a moment to complete this brief SURVEY! This information will help our school district decide how best to start the next school year.
By PHONE or EMAIL ONLY
Starting Monday, June 1 school office staff will be in the office. Call 619-591-5500 or email maria.ponce@cvesd.org. Although the office is closed to the public, we are here to assist you.
Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned).
Monday, June 1 – 3:00 pm SSC Mtg. (Virtual)
Monday – Thursday, June 1 – 4 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Last chance to turn in library books and laptops.
Tuesday – Thursday, June 2 – 4 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Yearbook Pickup
Tuesday, June 2 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6th Grade Drive Through Promotion Ceremony. Please stay in your cars and follow the drive through signs and be safe!
CVESD Board President 6th Grade Promotion Message
JUNE 3 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – We will miss you all! Have a safe summer! Go Robo!
Remember to complete the CENSUS Important for School Funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 fpr support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Families who qualified for Free and Reduced Lunch can receive financial support for groceries from the Department of Social Services. Click Here for information.
District Family/Parent Resource Calendar
Get Kids Movin’, take the Heart Challenge and Earn PE supplies for Camarena!
May 25, 2020
Weekly Robo Broadcast
Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned).
Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm PTA General Mtg. (Virtual)
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm The District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting (Virtual). Important information will be shared regarding the educational budget.
Monday, June 1 – 3:00 pm SSC Mtg. (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 2 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6th Grade Drive Through Promotion Ceremony
June 1 – 3 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Last chance to turn in library books and laptops.
June 2 – 4 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Yearbook Pickup
JUNE 3 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Remember to complete the CENSUS Important for School Funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 fpr support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
District Family/Parent Resource Calendar
Get Kids Movin’, take the Heart Challenge and Earn PE supplies for Camarena!
May 18, 2020
Robo Broadcast of the Week.
Registration has been extended through May 24 to enter the DASH lottery. After that a random lottery will be held and families will be emailed prior to the start of school whether or not your child has been accepted. Students who are note selected in the lottery will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available.
Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned).
Tuesday, May 26 – Friday May, 29 ALL Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 27 – Camarena Teacher Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm PTA General Mtg. (Virtual)
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm BAC Mtg. Notice of Adjournment for the District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).
Monday, June 1 – 3:00 pm SSC Mtg. (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 2 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 6th Grade Drive Through Promotion Ceremony
June 1 – 3 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Last chance to turn in library books and laptops.
JUNE 3 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Remember to complete the CENSUS Important for School Funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 fpr support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
May 11, 2020
The ROBO Broadcast of the Week.
Extra! Extra! Our District VAPA Team has a great Youtube Channel! Subscribe today and “like” if you want more!
Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm PTA Executive Board Mtg.
Friday, May 15 8:30 am ELAC Mtg. (Virtual) contact Veronica Valdivia, Associate Principal at veronica.valdivia@cvesd.org if you want to participate.
Register now through May 17 to enter the DASH lottery. Once the registration is complete, the YMCA will hold a random lottery and email families prior to the start of school whether or not your child has been accepted. Those not selected or who register after May 17 will be placed on a waitlist.
Not returning to Camarena Next Year? Please let us know by May 15 Click here and email completed form to maria.ponce@cvesd.org
Current Camarena students do NOT need to re-register; they are automatically enrolled for 2020-21. Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned). If your child will NOT return to Camarena in 2020-21 email maria.ponce@cvesd.org.
Please note that Camarena Staff is holding off on sending student belongings home at this time. If there are essential items you must have returned please contact administration or your child’s teacher and we will make arrangements as best we can.
Monday, May 18 SSC Mtg. Changed to Monday, June 1 3:00 pm (Virtual)
Tuesday, May 26 – Friday May, 29 Camarena celebrates all staff with a special tribute to our teachers on Wednesday, May 27! Mark your calendars!
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm BAC Mtg. Notice of Adjournment for the District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).
Remember to complete the CENSUS Important for School Funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 fpr support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2020
Robo Broadcast for the Week
If you want to give a shout out to a friend click here.
Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm there will be a DRIVE-THROUGH Medication Pick at the front of the school for families who were contacted about students’ medication that were kept in our school health office. Please bring your ID.
DASH Lottery Sign Up Now through May 8!
Do you know a child who will turn 5 by September 1, 2020? It’s time for kinder registration! Please spread the word. The school office is closed to the public, so registration is happening online. Questions? email maria.ponce@cvesd.org the school secretary.
Current Camarena students do NOT need to re-register; they are automatically enrolled for 2020-21. Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned). If your child will NOT return to Camarena in 2020-21 email maria.ponce@cvesd.org.
Registrations and Zone Transfers for additional enrollment information for the 2020 – 2021 School Year.
District Family/Parent Resource Calendar
Wednesday, April 29 BAC Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm. Notice of Adjournment for the District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).
Remember to complete the CENSUS Important for School Funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 fpr support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Please note that Camarena Staff is holding off on sending student belongings home at this time. If there are essential items you must have returned please contact administration or your child’s teacher and we will make arrangements as best we can.
Friday, May 15 8:30 am ELAC Mtg. (Virtual)
Monday, May 18 3:00 pm SSC Mtg. (Virtual)
Thursday, May 28 6:00 pm BAC Mtg.
April 27, 2020
Do you know a child who will turn 5 by September 1, 2020? It’s time for kinder registration! Please spread the word. The school office is closed to the public, so registration is happening online. Questions? email maria.ponce@cvesd.org the school secretary.
Current Camarena students do NOT need to re-register; they are automatically enrolled for 2020-21. Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned). If your child will NOT return to Camarena in 2020-21 email maria.ponce@cvesd.org.
Click Registrations and Zone Transfers for additional enrollment information for the 2020 – 2021 School Year.
Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Drop off library books at the front of the school.
Tuesday, April 28 – DAC/DELAC Virtual Mtg. beginning at 12:00 pm. See CVESD website for details.
Wednesday, April 29 6:00 pm General PTA Mtg. (Virtual) Link will be forthcoming.
Wednesday, April 29 BAC Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm. Notice of Adjournment for the District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).
Remember to complete the CENSUS Important for School Funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. You may need to leave a message during peak times; someone will contact you as soon as possible.
Please note that Camarena Staff is holding off on sending student belongings home at this time. If there are essential items you must have returned please contact administration or your child’s teacher and we will make arrangements as best we can.
Friday, May 15 8:30 am ELAC Mtg. (Virtual)
Monday, May 18 3:00 pm SSC Mtg. (Virtual)
Thursday, May 28 6:00 pm BAC Mtg.
Robogriffins get your VAPA Online
April 20, 2020
Military Intern Contact Info
Return Library Books – Tuesdays and Thursdays April 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm you can drive through the front parking lot and drop off library books. Also, Dr. McLaren, Ms. Valdivia, and our wonderful school librarian Ms. Rachel Murphy will be there to blow kisses to our students and our families.
Look! Check out these FREE online resources. You can get a library card and check out books, or go to a museum without leaving your house!
CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. You may need to leave a message during peak times; someone will contact you as soon as possible.
Here is helpful information for parents about Online Privacy and Safety from Common Sense Media.
For Computer2kids application and process please note the following changes:
- Must be picked up at C2K Warehouse, at 8324 Miramar Mall, San Diego, CA 92121.
- COVID19 Service Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
- Back log of 2-3 weeks.
- Same fees, and application process listed.
Here are some tips for talking to children about the coronavirus.
CVESD continues food distribution for students ages 1-18, Monday-Friday, 10:00-12:00 at 9 school sites.
Military Families check out the Anchored 4 Life Special Edition. For more information on how to support our Military Families, go to the menu tab on the home page of this blog.
The DAC/DELAC meeting has been changed from Tuesday, April 21 to Tuesday, April 28. The virtual link will be sent out shortly.
Camarena will hold a Dual Immersion lottery for incoming 2020-2021 Kindergarteners who have applied to be in the Kindergarten Dual Immersion program on Tuesday, May 26. Please note that students who have siblings in the program are automatically accepted and are not part of the random lottery.
