• Congratulations to Ms. Lopez’s class for earning 10 Robo Class tickets!  They will receive extra recess.
• Congratulations to Ms. Larson’s and Ms. Flores’s classes for earning 20 Robo Class tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Pearsall and Ms. Buenaventura
• Highest attendance for the week: Fifth Grade!

Reminders/Campus News

• Parent/Teacher conferences continue this week, September 15-20.  Please make sure to that you have scheduled time with your child’s teacher.  During conference time we follow a minimum day dismissal.  TK dismisses at 1:00; Kinder dismisses at 1:10 and Grades 1-6 dismiss at 1:15 each day during conferences.  Make sure you have a plan to have students picked up on time so teachers can conduct conferences.
• Red Carpet Awards- are a way we recognize some students that have shown achievement in either academics or citizenship throughout the first quarter.  Not all students will receive an award every quarter.  If your child is being recognized during this assembly, you will receive notification from the teacher.
• Thanks to our amazing PTA for purchasing collaborative recess/learning games for kindergarten!  These games are just one way to help students learn to share, take turns, work together, and have fun!

• Please take a moment and join our pta! https://www.camarenapta.org/
• We still have 2023-2024 yearbooks for sale in the front office! $50 CASH
• Fall Break- September 21- October 7. Students return to a minimum day on Oct. 8
• Attached is our annual Title I School-Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Parent/Family Engagement Compact

District Attendance Competition

We are excited to announce our district-wide Attendance Competition as we wrap up Quarter 1! Students, classes, and schools are invited to share why missing just two days of school per month is too many absences. To participate, submit a 15-second video, short essay, drawing, or photo to heather.cruz@cvesd.org by September 18 answering the question: Why do you think 2 is Too Many? Winners will be announced on September 20 and featured on our social media. #AttendanceMatters

PTA Membership Drive

PTA is sponsoring a “PTA Popsicle” Membership Drive this week!  The class with the highest number of PTA members in each grade level by Friday, September 20 will win a popsicle party.  Even if you already joined this year, you still count.  We will also have extra recess for each class that has 100% joined (and a special treat for the teacher).  Just by joining PTA you are helping support our school.  PTA supports all students on campus by hosting community events, offering teacher mini grants, supporting the prize cart, purchasing technology, recess and PE equipment, classroom supplies, books and literature, programs and software, etc. Which class will win the contest?

Please join today! https://www.camarenapta.org/

PTA Event Committee
If you are interested in helping plan our Winter Wonderland in December, the PTA event committee is meeting for the first time this Tuesday, September 17th at 5pm at the school library. The goal is to brainstorm the overall idea of what we want Winter Wonderland to be (venders, theme, etc.) Hope to see you there!

Military Family Meet and Greet

We invite parents with members in the Armed Forces to grab a coffee, meet other military families, and learn about what we offer the military children at Camarena Elementary. Please RSVP by September 15 using the QR code below.

Calendar of Events

16-20 Minimum Days for Conferences

17- Military Families Meet and Greet 7:45

17- ELAC Meeting 8:30 MPR

17- PTA Winter Wonderland Planning Meeting 5:00 Library

19- Field Trip- Ms. Hoffman

19- Red Carpet Awards 3rd Grade 8:30

19- Red Carpet Awards 2nd Grade 9:15

20- Red Carpet Awards TK 8:30

20- Red Carpet Awards Kinder 9:15

21- Oct 7 Fall Break

28- Happy Birthday Ms. Arlene and Mr. Zach

29- Happy Birthday Ms. Antlitz

30- Happy Birthday Mr. Abellar

October

1- Happy Birthday Mr. Soileau and Ms. Demchuk

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Tsutsumi

8- Students Return- Minimum Day

8- Happy Birthday Ms. Cleator

9- Kinder Field Trip

9-15 5th Field Trips

9- School Board Meeting 6:00

10- Happy Birthday Ms. Ingco

14- TK Field Trip

• Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez’s and Ms. Lidstone’s classes for earning 10 Robo Class tickets!  They will receive extra recess.
• Perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Pimienta, Ms. Keyes
• Highest attendance for the week: Fifth Grade 97.92%

Reminders/Campus News

• Parent/Teacher conferences are September 12-19.  Please make sure to that you have scheduled time with your child’s teacher.  During conference time we follow a minimum day dismissal.  TK dismisses at 1:00; Kinder dismisses at 1:10 and Grades 1-6 dismiss at 1:15 each day during conferences.  Make sure you have a plan to have students picked up on time so teachers can conduct conferences.
• Students are not allowed to carry any type of medication (prescription or OTC) in their backpack or on field trips.  This includes inhalers, cough syrups, Tylenol, etc.  Medications can be kept at school and administered by school staff as long as the proper paperwork has been completed.  If you have any questions, please call the office.
• Red Carpet Awards- are a way we recognize some students that have shown achievement in either academics or citizenship throughout the first quarter.  Not all students will receive an award every quarter.  If your child is being recognized during this assembly, you will receive notification from the teacher at least a week in advance.
• Information for second quarter after school LEAD clubs will be announced next week through Class Dojo.  Please email veronica.rawman@cvesd.org if you have any questions about LEAD clubs.
• Please take a moment and join our pta! https://www.camarenapta.org/
• We still have 2023-2024 yearbooks for sale in the front office! $50 CASH
• Fall Break- September 21- October 7. Students return to a minimum day on Oct. 8

2024SILVER and GOING FOR GOLD in 2025

California PBIS initiated their first statewide effort in 2015 to implement a recognition system to acknowledge schools for implementing PBIS with fidelity to the national framework. Schools may apply to be recognized as Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum PBIS schools. Schools apply for recognition based on how deeply they implement the PBIS systems, including team analysis of practices supporting student behavior, data informing decision making and systems supporting staff response and behavior.  I am proud to announce that thanks to the hard work of our students, staff, and community- Camarena Elementary has been recognized as a 2024 California PBIS Silver Implementation School!

“On behalf of California PBIS, we are pleased to recognize Camarena Elementary of the Chula Vista Elementary School District for successful PBIS implementation at the SILVER level. Your school is a recipient within the California PBIS Recognition System, reflecting excellence in the implementation of the core features of PBIS.”

CVESD Presents: Routines Rock!

Families will learn proven strategies to improve their child’s attendance and learn steps on how to build at home routines. Join the fun and receive resources, engage in activities, and enjoy light refreshments. Childcare is provided for children between the ages of 3-11. September 9 @8:45- District Office

Calendar of Events

8- Happy Birthday Ms. Ponce

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Abuyo

9- CVESD Presents: Routines Rock

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

11- Last day for LEAD clubs

11- School Board Meeting 6:00

12- 19 Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences TK dismisses at 1:00; Kinder dismisses at 1:10; Grades 1-6 dismisses at 1:15

12- Field Trip- Ms. Swafford

12- Red Carpet Awards 1st Grade 8:30

12- Red Carpet Awards 4th Grade 9:15

13- Red Carpet Awards 6th Grade 8:30

13- Red Carpet Awards 5th Grade 9:15

17- ELAC Meeting 8:30 MPR

19- Field Trip- Ms. Hoffman

19- Red Carpet Awards 3rd Grade 8:30

19- Red Carpet Awards 2nd Grade 9:15

20- Red Carpet Awards TK 8:30

20- Red Carpet Awards Kinder 9:15

21- Oct 7 Fall Break

October

8- Students Return- Minimum Day

• Congratulations to Ms. Jones’s, Ms. Trinidad’s, Ms. Marcial’s and Ms. Lamas’s classes for earning 10 Robo Class tickets!  They will receive extra recess.
• Congratulations to Ms. Jones’s class for winning the Golden Cleat Award from VAPA PE!
• Perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Lamas, Ms. Gutierrez,
• Highest attendance for the week: Fourth Grade! 98.12%

Reminders/Campus News

• Monday is Memorial Day- No School.  Tuesday is a full day of school!
• Our main form of information is through our weekly blog posting or through school messenger.  It will always be from “Camarena Office” so check your junk email if don’t feel like you are receiving regular information.  We use DOJO for pictures and classroom updates.  School wide information is sometimes shared on DOJO, but main communication from the office will be from “Camarena Office” via an email.
• Please remember that Mr. Soileau and Ms. Fimbrez do not check DOJO messages, if you would like to communicate with them, please email or call the office. We do our very best to respond within 24 hours.
• Please note that repairs to the street pavers located at the roundabout on Discovery Falls  & Exploration will take place on 9/3 & 9/4, from 7 AM to 4 PM. The workers will set up road cones and caution tape on the area they are repairing.   Access to the roundabout will be limited so please drive slowly and with caution while the work is taking place. They are hoping to have it completed on 9/3 but if not, then it will commence again on 9/4.
• Important information can be found in our Parent/Student Handbook.  It is on the website and blog.  I have also attached it here. 2425 Handbook

Calendar of Events

1- Happy Birthday Ms. Lidstone and Ms. Torres

2- Holiday- NO SCHOOL

2- Happy Birthday Ms. Elaine Lopez and Ms. Kim

6- Cam Krewes Buddy Day

8- Happy Birthday Ms. Ponce

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Abuyo

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

11- School Board Meeting 6:00

12- 19 Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences

12- Field Trip- Ms. Swafford

12- Red Carpet Awards 1st Grade 8:30

12- Red Carpet Awards 4th Grade 9:15

13- Red Carpet Awards 6th Grade 8:30

13- Red Carpet Awards 5th Grade 9:15

• Congratulations to Ms. Flores’s and  Ms. Mena’s classes for earning 10 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive extra recess.

Reminders/Campus News

• When a student is absent, they must always check in with the health office when they return to school.
• If you know your child will be out for more than three consecutive days, please let the teacher and health office know at least a week in advance so they can prepare an independent study.
• Important information can be found in our Parent/Student Handbook.  It is on the website and blog.  I have also attached it here. 2425 Handbook

PTA NEWS

This is just a reminder that we have our next general PTA Meeting next Wednesday August 28th at 6:00pm. This meeting will be in person in the school MPR. We will be discussing many things including the budget and upcoming events. Our members are who make the decisions so please consider coming out and letting your voice be heard. Thank you to everyone that as already renewed their membership for this school year. If you haven’t got a chance to renew you can do so on our website (www.camarenapta.org).

Letter from Dr. Reyes about campus vandalism

I would like to thank our school community for keeping a watchful eye over our campus and students this past week.  Sometimes in the toughest times, it can bring out the best in people.  I was able to see our community come together and keep our students and school safe.  As we move forward, we all need to work on building an inclusive world where everyone feels safe, valued, and accepted.  In case you missed the news release from Dr. Reyes on Saturday- Letter to Camarena Elementary

HAC Parent/Guardian Home Access Center

Home Access Center (HAC) is part of Eschool and allows parents to view student information such as registration, attendance, and state test score reports (ELPAC and CAASPP) that LEAs are required to share with families. Parents self-register on the District website, which matches them to their student in Eschool. The site also provides guides and information on logging in and troubleshooting HAC account issues. https://www.cvesd.org/parents/home-access-center

HAC – Information Verification

Calendar of Events

25 Happy Birthday Ms. Rawman

26 SSC Meeting Online 3:00

28 PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 MPR

29 Picture Day for Absent students only

31 Happy Birthday Ms. Noriko

September

1- Happy Birthday Ms. Lidstone and Ms. Torres

2- Holiday- NO SCHOOL

2- Happy Birthday Ms. Elaine Lopez and Ms. Kim

6- Cam Krewes Buddy Day

8- Happy Birthday Ms. Ponce

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Abuyo

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

11- School Board Meeting 6:00

12- 19 Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences

Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Bromley’s and Ms. Larson’s classes for earning 10 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive extra recess.
• Highest attendance average for the week goes to TK, Kinder, Second, and Fourth
• Congratulations to Ms. Greenzweig’s class for winning the Golden Cleat Award from VAPA PE!
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Gutierrez, Ms. Hoffman, and Ms. Marcial

Reminders/Campus News

• Please remember that Mr. Soileau and Ms. Fimbrez do not use DOJO as a form of communication.  If you need to speak with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Fimbrez, please call the front office or email and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
• Ms. Shawna Margetts, our Attendance/Health Secretary accepted a position as secretary at Marshall Elementary.  We are sad to see her go, but happy for her promotion.  Ms. Arlene Marroquin will be our new AHS.  We will have a substitute until she starts on August 29, 2024.
• When a student is absent, they must always check in with the health office when they return to school.
• If you know your child will be out for more than three consecutive days, please let the teacher and health office know at least a week in advance so they can prepare an independent study.
• Thanks to our parent volunteers for helping with traffic in the mornings and afternoons.  It helps to keep kids safe when we listen to the volunteers and follow the rules.
• The back parking lot is for STAFF ONLY.  Please do not park in the back parking lot or drop off in the bus loop.
• Important information can be found in our Parent/Student Handbook.  It is on the website and blog.  I have also attached it here. 2425 Handbook

Vandalism on Campus

Our campus was targeted with hateful vandalism on Saturday night.  Our beautiful community school was “tagged” with blue and black spray paint in over 15 different places including walls, doors, windows, signs, and even our very unique mural.  This type of behavior will cost our campus thousands of dollars.  If you see or hear anything please reach out to the police 619-691-5151.  Thanks to all of our community members that reached out and helped to make sure our school was ready to go by Monday morning.

LEAD After School Clubs

On Monday, August 19^th we will start implementing the new PIN-based system along with a signature requirement for student pick up. Please make sure to bring your ID with you. This new policy is part of our continued efforts to prioritize the safety and security of all our students.

Additionally, if your student will be walking home from the LEAD Club, please send an email to veronica.rawman@cvesd.org to notify us. It is essential that we receive this information to ensure the safety of all students.

As reminder, it is very important for students go to the lunch arbor after school, as this is where they are checked in. We have noticed a few students are not getting checked in, because they arrive late going straight to the classroom.

CVESD University

A new initiative at the Chula Vista Elementary School District, CVESD University is a series of workshops, events, and engagement opportunities designed for families. As part of the program, parents/guardians will receive a Parent Passport and will earn special recognition for their attendance in eight or more district-level events throughout the 2024-25 school year. All workshops will take place at the district office located at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista. Light refreshments will be provided. Please click on the link for more information and registration.

CVESD U Workshops Summer Fall

Calendar of Events

18 Happy Birthday Ms. Swafford

22 Picture Day

22 Field Trip Ms. Muro

25 Happy Birthday Ms. Rawman

26 SSC Meeting Online 3:00

28 PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 MPR

29 Picture Day for Absent students only

31 Happy Birthday Ms. Noriko

September

1- Happy Birthday Ms. Lidstone and Ms. Torres

2- Holiday- NO SCHOOL

2- Happy Birthday Ms. Elaine Lopez and Ms. Kim

6- Cam Krewes Buddy Day

8- Happy Birthday Ms. Ponce

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Abuyo

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

11- School Board Meeting 6:00

12- 19 Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences

Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Elsmore’s class for earning 10 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive extra recess for being safe, respectful, and responsible.
• The Gold Cleat Award for PE goes to Ms. Cosio’s class!
• Highest attendance average for the week goes to FIRST GRADE!
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Jones, Ms. Trinidad, Ms. Mendoza, and Ms. Buenaventura

Reminders/Campus News

• Please remember that Mr. Soileau and Ms. Fimbrez do not use DOJO as a form of communication.  If you need to speak with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Fimbrez, please call the front office or email and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
• School attendance is so important! If you child isn’t sick, please make sure they are at school on time each and every day.  Missing TWO days is TOO many!
• Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00.  If the doors are closed, breakfast service is complete and the team is starting to prepare for lunch.  Please do not knock on the door and ask them to open.
• For the safety of all students on the blacktop, we ask that you stand on the sides so that the morning duty staff can see all students.
• Morning gates are closed daily at 8:15.
• Important information for the year can be found in our Parent/Student Handbook.  It is on the website and blog.  I have also attached it here. 2425 Handbook

School Site Council

Congratulations to Elisama Chavez, Kristin Kammermeier, and Nicholas Bergeron for representing Camarena Elementary’s  School Site Council.  I look forward working collaboratively for the benefit of all ROBO GRIFFINS!

DAC/DELAC

DAC-District Advisory Committee and DELAC District English Learner Advisory Committee are TWO elected positions that represent Camarena Elementary at the district level.  The meeting is held monthly from 12:00-2:00 at the district office (and you get a free lunch)!  If you are interested in representing Camarena in one of this positions, please email jason.soileau@cvesd.org 

If more than two people are interested, we will hold an election. Meeting dates are August 13, September 10, October 15, November 12, January 21, February 11, March 11, April 15, May 13

LEAD After School Clubs

We wanted to inform you about some important changes regarding the pick-up procedure for students attending the LEAD Club.

Effective immediately, we will no longer be offering curbside pick-up for LEAD Club students. Instead, we kindly ask that all families pick up their student(s) in the auditorium. In two weeks, we will be introducing a new PIN-based system along with a signature requirement for student pick up. We will provide detailed instructions next week on how to access and use these PINs. Each authorized adult will be assigned a specific PIN to ensure a secure and efficient pick-up process.

This new policy is part of our continued efforts to prioritize the safety and security of all our students.

Additionally, if your student will be walking home from the LEAD Club, please send an email to veronica.rawman@cvesd.org to notify us. It is essential that we receive this information to ensure the safety of all students.

Coaches Needed

Camarena is looking for volleyball, kickball and flag football coaches.  Our school would like to participate in the CVESD intramural league starting in October.  The leagues are open to students in grades 4th-6th.  Coaches will be compensated through the CVESD LEAD program.  If you’re interested in becoming a coach, please contact Mr. Morales at gerardo.morales@cvesd.org.

SDCOE Computers2Kids

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9 to noon at San Ysidro Adult School Parking Lot located at 4220 Otay Mesa Rd. San Diego, CA 92154 (Drive Thru Event).

SDCOE San Ysidro flyer

Calendar of Events

12 Happy Birthday Mr. Vaquera

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

14 School Board Meeting 6:00

15 Field Trip- Ms. Larson’s Class

16 Happy Birthday Ms. Bromley

18 Happy Birthday Ms. Swafford

22 Picture Day

22 Field Trip Ms. Muro

25 Happy Birthday Ms. Rawman

28 PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 MPR

29 Picture Day for Absent students only

31 Happy Birthday Ms. Noriko

Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Hoffman, Ms. Romaneli, Ms. Bromley, Ms. Marcial, Ms. Campos, Ms. Blakely, and Ms. Pearsall

Reminders/Campus News

• Traffic will be a little more now that all school is on a regular schedule!  TK dismisses 15 prior to the end of day; Kinder dismisses 5 minutes prior to the the end of day, grades 1-6 dismiss at 2:45 M-TH and 1:15 on Friday and minimum days.
• Thanks for attending Back to School Night.  It is very important to have positive, open communication with your child’s teacher.
• Please remember that Mr. Soileau and Ms. Fimbrez do not use DOJO as a form of communication.  If you need to speak with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Fimbrez, please call the front office or email and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
• The office is not able to deliver items that students may have forgotten.  We can put it in the teacher’s mailbox and email the teacher, but there is no guarantee that it will get to your child.
• School attendance is so important! If you child isn’t sick, please make sure they are at school on time each and every day.
• All gates are locked promptly at 8:15 daily.  We can’t hold gates open for students or adults.  Please be respectful and make plans to exit the campus before 8:15 or plan to exit through the front office.  This is for the safety of all students.
• We still have about 10 yearbooks from last year for sale.  They are $50 cash, in the front office.

School Site Council

The School Site Council is an elected decision-making body for the school. Parents represent half of the 10-member committee.

If you have the time and the interest to serve on the School Site Council (SSC), please provide your name and information below. It is a wonderful opportunity to become very familiar with our school and help provide input into school-wide decision-making. This is a 2-year term. Sixth grade parents can serve only one year but may run in this election. If you are interested in having your name placed on the ballot, please fill out and return the information form below. This form needs to be completed by Monday morning, August 5, 2024.  SSC meetings are held monthly; 3:00-4:00 pm and they will be in person with a virtual option.

SSC Nomination Link

LEAD After School Clubs

Registration confirmation went out on Friday. If you didn’t receive one your child remained on the waitlist. Please time to read over the guidelines. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Veronica veronica.rawman@cvesd.org

LEAD Guidelines

SDCOE Computers2Kids

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9 to noon at San Ysidro Adult School Parking Lot located at 4220 Otay Mesa Rd. San Diego, CA 92154 (Drive Thru Event).

SDCOE San Ysidro flyer

2023-2024 State Assessment Results for current 4th-6th Graders

Last spring your child took the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and mathematics. Students in grade 5 also took the California Science Test (CAST). The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests can be combined with other measures like report card grades, classroom work, and teacher observations to give families and teachers a more complete picture of each child’s learning.  You should have received more information this past Friday from the district.  I have included the attachments here on how to access your child’s information/scores.

Letter to CVESD Families

2024 Home Access Center Instructions

Calendar of Events

9 Cam Krewes “‘Grade Level Buddy Time)

12 Happy Birthday Mr. Vaquera

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

14 School Board Meeting 6:00

15 Field Trip- Ms. Larson’s Class

16 Happy Birthday Ms. Bromley

18 Happy Birthday Ms. Swafford

22 Picture Day

22 Field Trip Ms. Muro

25 Happy Birthday Ms. Rawman

28 PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 MPR

29 Picture Day for Absent students only

31 Happy Birthday Ms. Noriko

Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

Reminders/Campus News

• For safety, TK will be dismissed 15 minutes before the rest of the school.
• For safety, Kindergarten will be dismissed 5 minutes before the rest of the school.
• TK and Kindergarten will have minimum instructional days from July 24- August 2.  Students in TK will attend school from 8:15-1:00. Students in Kindergarten will attend school from 8:15-1:10. Afternoons will be used for individual student assessments.
• Back to School Night/Orientation grades 1- 6 will be from 5:00-6:20 on August 1, 2024.
• Thanks for a GREAT first week of school!  If you child’s teacher is using DOJO, I would encourage you to follow the school and their class.  It is the best way to see what is happing in class.  Also, please remember that Mr. Soileau and Ms. Fimbrez do not use DOJO as a form of personal communication.  If you need to speak with Mr. Soileau or Ms. Fimbrez, please call or email and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
• For the safety of our students, staff, and community dogs are not allowed on campus.  If you plan to include a dog walk with a student drop off or pick up, please arrange for a place off of campus.
• We still have about 10 yearbooks from last year for sale.  They are $50 cash, in the front office.

Traffic

We have over 900 students at Camarena, so traffic at drop off and pick up can be lengthy at times.  Below is a map of the front parking lot.

• When you pull into the parking lot, you will need to make a decision- stay to the right (identified with the orange arrows on the map) and enter the drop off lane.  This is for your students to simply get out of the car and you keep going.  Remember to ALWAYS pull as far forward as possible so we can exit as many cars as possible. If you plan to park or need to get out of the car, then stay to the left and enter the parking lot (identified by the green arrows on the map). There is NO dropping off/picking up in this area.
• When you exit the parking lot at pick up and drop off, it is a RIGHT turn only.
• If you drop off between 7:35 7:55 and pick up 10 minutes after the bell, there is less traffic.
• If you are dropping off between 7:55-8:15, there will be heavy traffic, so be patient, follow the traffic expectations, and plan to wait.
• There is NO drop off or pick up in the bus loop.

LEAD After School Clubs

We will begin reviewing LEAD club registrations on Friday, July 26th. Please remember registration doesn’t guarantee a spot in the LEAD program. Families will be notified via email by Wednesday, July 31st if their student was selected.

*Clubs start August 5th, except for Achieve 3000 for 2nd Grade, Community Art, Painting, and Workout club. Those start the week of August 12th.

Acceptance Process

Space is limited for LEAD Programs. Priority participation is granted to foster youth, unsheltered students living in hotels/motels, temporarily doubled-up or living in shelters, English language learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. After the highest priority students are registered, additional students will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that applying does not guarantee acceptance into the LEAD Program.

Calendar of Events

July

31 Happy Birthday Ms. Greenzweig

August

1 Back to School Night 5:00-6:30

12 Happy Birthday Mr. Vaquera

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

14 School Board Meeting 6:00

15 Happy Birthday Ms. Bromley

18 Happy Birthday Ms. Swafford

22 Picture Day

Welcome Back

• The first day of School is July 24, 2024 (Minimum Day)
• 2024-2025 school Instructional hours:
  • Monday- Thursday Grades 1-6; 8:15-2:45
  • Friday and Minimum Days Grades 1-6; 8:15-1:15
• • Monday- Thursday Kindergarten; 8:15-2:40 (Modified first two weeks)
  • Friday and Minimum Days Kindergarten; 8:15-1:10
• • Monday-Thursday TK; 8:15-2:30 (Modified first two weeks)
  • Friday and Minimum Days TK; 8:15-1:00
• For safety, TK will be dismissed 15 minutes before the rest of the school.
• For safety, Kindergarten will be dismissed 5 minutes before the rest of the school.
• Teacher assignments and room numbers will NOT be posted outside of the school.  All families that have completed registration will receive an email around 4:00 on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with directions on how to find out your child’s teacher and room number.
• All students will report directly to class on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  School starts at 8:15.
• Students do not have school supply list.  Our campus provides the basic school supplies needed.  Teachers will share a “wish list” or “donation board” during the first weeks of school.
• Back to School Night/Orientation grades 1- 6 will be from 5:00-7:00 on August 1, 2024.
• All students in CVESD receive FREE breakfast and lunch.
• After you drop your child off at class on Wednesday, come to the MPR for a 45 minute PTA/Meet the Principals meeting! 8:25-9:10

Traffic

We have over 900 students at Camarena, so traffic at drop off and pick up can be lengthy at times.  Below is a map of the front parking lot.

• When you pull into the parking lot, you will need to make a decision- stay to the right (identified with the orange arrows on the map) and enter the drop off lane.  This is for your students to simply get out of the car and you keep going.  Remember to ALWAYS pull as far forward as possible so we can exit as many cars as possible. If you plan to park or need to get out of the car, then stay to the left and enter the parking lot (identified by the green arrows on the map). There is NO dropping off/picking up in this area.
• When you exit the parking lot at pick up and drop off, it is a RIGHT turn only.
• If you drop off between 7:35 7:55 and pick up 10 minutes after the bell, there is less traffic.
• If you are dropping off between 7:55-8:15, there will be heavy traffic, so be patient, follow the traffic expectations, and plan to wait.
• There is NO drop off or pick up in the bus loop.

LEAD Program Information

LEAD Clubs Registration Coming Soon!

The LEAD Clubs offered this quarter provide different engaging activities designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and personal growth in students. Students will be able to develop new skills, make friends and have fun.

*LEAD clubs are free!

Quarter 1 Camarena Club Flyers 2024-2025.pdf

PTA News

Hello from PTA: Please Join us in the MPR on the first day of school July 24 at 8:20 am

I hope that you all have had a restful and relaxing summer. It is my hope that you all were able to make some wonderful memories. I can’t believe that the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year is fast approaching. After dropping off our students on the first day of school, July 24th, I would like to invite you to join me in the MPR to discuss some very important items for PTA. We will be discussing our goals for the year, the budget and our events/programs. We need your input! Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Christina Marin

Camarena PTA President 2024-2025

president@camarenapta.org

Special Dates for Kindergarten Families

July 23, 2024 @4:00 Kindergarten Orientation for parents – in the MPR

July 23, 2024 @4:45 TK Orientation for parents ONLY in the MPR

TK and Kindergarten will have minimum instructional days from July 24- August 2.  Students in TK will attend school from 8:15-1:00. Students in Kindergarten will attend school from 8:15-1:10. Afternoons will be used for individual student assessments.

Calendar of Events

July

24 First day of school!  Students will report straight to class at 8:15 (Gates open at 7:30).  This is a minimum day-  TK dismisses @1:00, Kinder dismisses @1:10, Grades 1-6 dismiss @1:15

24 PTA/Meet the Principals 8:25-9:10 in the MPR

27 District Community Expo 11:00-1:00 @ the district office

31 Happy Birthday Ms. Greenzweig

August

1 Back to School Night 5:00-6:30

12 Happy Birthday Mr. Vaquera

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

14 School Board Meeting 6:00

15 Happy Birthday Ms. Bromley

18 Happy Birthday Ms. Swafford

22 Picture Day

Welcome Back (Almost)

Just a few reminders as you enjoy your last days of summer break.

• The school office is open next week from 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday.
• A detailed school blog/update will be emailed out every Sunday at 4:00 with all the needed information to be successful.
• The first day of School is July 24, 2024 (Minimum Day)
• School Instructional hours:
  • Monday- Thursday Grades 1-6; 8:15-2:45
  • Monday- Thursday Grades TK-K; 8:15-2:40
  • Friday and Minimum Days Grades 1-6; 8:15-1:15
  • Friday and Minimum Days Grades TK-K; 8:15-1:10
• For safety, TK and Kinder will be dismissed 5 minutes before the rest of the school.
• Teacher assignments and room numbers will NOT be posted outside of the school.  All families that have completed registration will receive an email around 4:00 on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with directions on how to find out your child’s teacher and room number.
• All students will report directly to class on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  School starts at 8:15.
• Students do not have school supply list.  Our campus provides the basic school supplies needed.  Teachers will share a “wish list” or “donation board” during the first weeks of school.
• Back to School Night/Orientation grades 1- 6 will be from 5:00-7:00 on August 1, 2024.

Special Dates for Kindergarten Families

July 23, 2024 @4:00 Kindergarten Orientation for parents – in the MPR

July 23, 2024 @4:45 TK Orientation for parents ONLY in the MPRkjl;;;

TK and Kindergarten will have minimum instructional days from July 24- August 2.  Students in TK and Kindergarten will attend school from 8:15-1:15.  Afternoons will be used for individual student assessments.