Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Buenaventura’s class for earning 20 class Robo tickets!  They will receive popsicles!
• Congratulations to Ms. Bromley’s and Ms. Lopez Solis’s class for earning 40 class Robo tickets.  They will receive a dance party.
• Congratulations to Ms. Esparza’s class for earning 50 class Robo tickets.  They will receive a picnic.
• Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez’s class for earning 60 class Robo tickets.  They will receive ice cream.
• Perfect Attendance for the week: Ms. Barrett
• Most weeks of perfect attendance: Ms. Barrett
• Highest attendance rate for the year:
  • Mr. Morales 98.74%
  • Ms. Abuyo 98.25%

Reminders/Updates

• Check with your child’s teacher for any end of the year activities.
• Thanks to PTA and our school community for a great Summer Bash/11th Year Anniversary!
• Please remember that CVESD operates on a “year round” calendar so the first day back for students will be July 24, 2024! I have attached the district calendar so you can plan your school year. Calendar 2024-2025_ 

Returning to Camarena for 2024-2025?

The 2024-25 continuing student re-enrollment for current CVESD students is now open. Please check your inbox, spam, and junk email folders for an important email containing your child’s unique re-enrollment link. Don’t forget the form is due by June 7. If you didn’t receive an email, please call the school 619-591-5500.  All families must complete the re-enrollment process for ALL students.

Medication Pick Up

Please pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office by the close of the last day of school (June 5, 2024). Medications not picked up will be discarded as per the directive of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A new medication form, completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian, is needed for the coming school year. Bring the completed form and the medication as packaged by the pharmacy to school at the beginning of next school year. Please check the expiration date to be sure medication is current for the next school year. Administer meds parent request

Calendar of Events June

3- 6th Grade Promotion 11:30 Eastlake Community Auditorium

5- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Early Dismissal TK/K @1:10, Grades 1-6 @1:15)

7-Happy Birthday Ms. Escamilla

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Do’s class for earning 20 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party.

Reminders/Updates

• This is the last week for afterschool LEAD clubs.
• If you have moved or know that you are not returning to Camarena, please contact the front office to complete the withdrawal paperwork.
• Check with your child’s teacher for any end of the year activities.

LEAD Program Survey

This survey is only for students who participated in a LEAD program for the 2023/24 school year.

As the school year comes to an end, we’d greatly appreciate that you complete the survey below by June 3, 2024, in order to help us make improvements for the next school year.  LEAD Program Survey Link

YMCA Character Builders Registration 2024-2025

Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! Y staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student.  Scholarships are available for families that qualify and they accept 3rd party Child Care Aware Fee for the Military.

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Medication Pick Up

Please pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office by the close of the last day of school (June 5, 2024). Medications not picked up will be discarded as per the directive of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A new medication form, completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian, is needed for the coming school year. Bring the completed form and the medication as packaged by the pharmacy to school at the beginning of next school year. Please check the expiration date to be sure medication is current for the next school year. Administer meds parent request

PTA Summer Bash/Camarena Anniversary 

Come join the Camarena community for our end of year summer bash and celebrate 11 years of “Uniqueness”!

• Fun, Games, Photos, DJ, Food Trucks, etc. @3:30-6:00
• Guest Speakers @3:45
• Music Performances @4:00
• Dance performances @4:30

Bring a blanket, picnic on the field, enjoy time with family and friends.

Calendar of Events May/June

27- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

30- Red Carpet Awards TK/K 8:30, First Grade 9:15, Second Grade 2:00

31- Red Carpet Awards Grades Three and Four 8:30, Grades Five and Six 9:30

31-  Summer Celebration/11th Anniversary 3:30

JUNE

3- 6th Grade Promotion 11:30 Eastlake Community Auditorium

5- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

7-Happy Birthday Ms. Escamilla

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Tsutsumi’s and Ms. Cosio’s  classes for earning 30 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Esparza’s class for earning 40 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a dance party!
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Esparza

Reminders/Updates

• The last week of LEAD clubs will be Tuesday, May 28^th – Thursday, May 30^th
• Thanks to the sixth grade teachers and parent volunteers for creating an AMAZING cotillion for our students.  Memories of a lifetime!
• School gates open at 7:30.  We do not have student supervision before 7:30.  Please don’t drop your child off unsupervised before 7:30.
• If you have moved or know that you are not returning to Camarena, please contact the front office to complete the withdrawal paperwork.

PTA MEETING

Special PTA General meeting on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6 PM in the MPR. This meeting will be in person in the school MPR. This meeting is necessary to wrap up the budget for the 2023-2024 school year. Please consider attending this meeting and even bringing a friend. If we do not reach quorum (the minimum number of members attending) we will not be able to make any decisions. If you have any questions please email president@camarenapta.org

Weekly Attendance Rates

• TK 92.5%
• K 95.8%
• 1st 93.9%
• 2nd 96.5%
• 3rd 95.4%
• 4th 92.5%
• 5th 93.9%
• 6th 96.7% (Awesome Job)

End of Year Survey

As the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) continuously strives to tailor our educational services to meet the needs of students, staff, and families, we recognize the importance of community feedback to help us make informed decisions. And so, we are seeking community wide input to gain vital insight into how we can shape our priorities for the upcoming school year.

In partnership with Hanover Research, we are excited to announce the launch of our end-of-year confidential survey. The survey will be open from Tuesday, May 7, to Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Your participation is crucial to us as your input directly influences our decision-making processes, helps us understand the current trajectory and needs of our district. We value your feedback immensely.

We encourage 4th-6th grade students, staff, parents, and guardians to take a few moments to share their thoughts and experiences with us. To participate, click the survey link here. Thank you in advance for your participation.

YMCA Character Builders Registration 2024-2025

Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! Y staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student.  Scholarships are available for families that qualify and they accept 3rd party Child Care Aware Fee for the Military.

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Medication Pick Up

Please pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office by the close of the last day of school (June 5, 2024). Medications not picked up will be discarded as per the directive of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A new medication form, completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian, is needed for the coming school year. Bring the completed form and the medication as packaged by the pharmacy to school at the beginning of next school year. Please check the expiration date to be sure medication is current for the next school year. Administer meds parent request

Calendar of Events May/June

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy

21- ELAC 8:30-9:15 MPR

22- PTA Meeting MPR 6:00

22- School Board Meeting 6:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada

23- Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

24- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

27- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

30- Red Carpet Awards TK/K 8:30, First Grade 9:15, Second Grade 2:00

31- Red Carpet Awards Grades Three and Four 8:30, Grades Five and Six 9:30

31-  Summer Celebration/11th Anniversary 3:30-6:00

JUNE

3- 6th Grade Promotion 11:30 Eastlake Community Auditorium

5- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

7-Happy Birthday Ms. Escamilla

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Campos’s class for earning 20 Robo Class Tickets! They will receive popsicles.
• Congratulations to  Ms. Isbell/Blas’s class for earning 30 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Lamas’s, Ms. Greenzweig’s, Ms. Larson’s and Ms. Muro’s classes for earning 40 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a dance party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Demchuk’s class for earning 50 Robo Class Tickets!  They will have a picnic with Mr. Soileau.
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Blas

Reminders/Updates

• Please continue to talk to your child about being safe at school and keeping their hands to themselves.  Students should not have a need to put hands on each other at school.
• Thanks to our amazing PTA and all the parents who donated snacks and gift cards for our Staff Appreciation Week.  Our staff felt spoiled and appreciated.
• The last week of LEAD clubs will be Monday, May 27^th – Thursday, May 30^th

Weekly Attendance Rates

• TK 94.6% (Most Improved)
• K 95.2%
• 1st 96.6% (Best in the school)
• 2nd 95.8%
• 3rd 96.1%
• 4th 95.3%
• 5th 96.3%
• 6th 95.6%

End of Year Survey

As the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) continuously strives to tailor our educational services to meet the needs of students, staff, and families, we recognize the importance of community feedback to help us make informed decisions. And so, we are seeking community wide input to gain vital insight into how we can shape our priorities for the upcoming school year.

In partnership with Hanover Research, we are excited to announce the launch of our end-of-year confidential survey. The survey will be open from Tuesday, May 7, to Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Your participation is crucial to us as your input directly influences our decision-making processes, helps us understand the current trajectory and needs of our district. We value your feedback immensely.

We encourage 4th-6th grade students, staff, parents, and guardians to take a few moments to share their thoughts and experiences with us. To participate, click the survey link here. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Incoming 2024-2025 Kindergarten Assessment

Our kindergarten teachers will be conducting incoming kindergarten assessments the week of May 13th.  This will be the only assessment before your student starts kindergarten.  If you have not already please register your student online at https://enrollnow.cvesd.org/  After you register your child for kindergarten with the district, please click the link and choose a time that is convenient for you.  Each assessment should take about 5 minutes. You do not need an assessment if your child is currently enrolled in TK at Camarena.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050844A4A72AA6F85-48553929-incoming#/

CVESD Job Fair

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is hiring instructional assistants and student attendants to fulfill our staffing needs for our ever growing district. We will be hosting a job fair on June 7 where we will provide potential candidates with information regarding available positions as well as conducting on-the-spot interviews for qualified candidates. Make sure to save the date so you don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Job-Fair-Flyer-June2024

Parent Support Live Online Event- A Summer Like No Other

Join us on May 14 to kick off a summer filled with literacy, leadership, and innovation! By attending, you will gain valuable insights and resources to support your child’s learning journey at home over the summer. Summer Like No Other Flyer

YMCA Character Builders Registration 2024-2025

Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! Y staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student.  Scholarships are available for families that qualify and they accept 3rd party Child Care Aware Fee for the Military.

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Concordia Summer Camps

Concordia Full Day Summer Camp weeks ($240/per week) for students k-4th.

Check them out at Concordia Summer Camps

Calendar of Events May/June

13- School Wide Field Day- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

14-17 DI Spanish Testing

14- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00

16- 6th Grade Cotillion 5:30 MPR

17- Cam Krewe Buddy Day

17- Kona Ice 1:15

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy

20- SSC 3:00-4:00

21- ELAC 8:30-9:15 MPR

22- School Board Meeting 6:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada

23- Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

24- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

27- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

30- Red Carpet Awards TK 8:30, First Grade 9:15, Second Grade 2:00

31- Red Carpet Awards Grades Three and Four 8:30, Grades Five and Six 9:30

31-  Summer Celebration/11th Anniversary

JUNE

3- 6th Grade Promotion 11:30 Eastlake Church

5- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to  Ms. Elsmore’s class for earning 50 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a picnic with Mr. Soileau!
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Lidstone and Ms. Swafford

Reminders/Updates

• All students will be completing end of year testing over the next couple of weeks.  Please make sure your child arrives to school on time.  Please encourage them to do their best.  This is a time where students are able to demonstrate everything they have learned this year.
• Please continue to talk to your child about being safe at school and keeping their hands to themselves.  Students should not have a need to put hands on each other at school.

Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10

The week of May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week!  I consider ALL staff members teachers, because each person on campus is here to support your child and teach them to be a better person.  Therefore we will celebrate ALL 90+ staff members at Camarena!  We want to make it a special week with snacks, treats, and prizes.  We have collected most of the food/treat items.  You still have time to drop off a $5-$10 gift card for our special staff prizes!

Weekly Attendance Rates

We have over 485 students still with perfect attendance since April 8, 2024!

• TK 89.3% (Come on TK, please attend unless you are sick.)
• K 93.3%
• 1st 95.9%
• 2nd 96.1%
• 3rd 95.2%
• 4th 95.2%
• 5th 96.6%
• 6th 97.5% (Awesome job!)

Statewide Free, Online Tutoring for All Ages

The State of California in partnership with BrainFuse Online Tutoring provides free tutoring for all Californians of all ages. From the press release (www.einpresswire.com/article/591705411/california-state-library-provides-free-online-tutoring-to-all-californians):

Brainfuse offers assistance in math, science, language arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. There’s no age limit to who can use the service. Adult learners will also have access to writing assistance, citizenship resources, and other skill-building tools. To access Brainfuse HelpNow visit: https://main_castatehelpnow_ca.svc.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp

Just select City of Chula Vista, National City or San Diego depending on address to access all features.

In addition to live help, there are supplemental tools designed to assist with all aspects of learning. The Writing Lab and the 24/7 Question Center give users the freedom to get assistance any time of day without having to connect with a live tutor.

You do not need a library card to access these resources. This link will contain each of the links provided as well as the local city/county library websites that show how to get a library card and their branch information. www.one-tab.com/page/jVXXjTwhQjyssfE6jdrYIQ

Incoming TK Expo

Come join the Early Childhood Education Department on May 29 for an engaging presentation on how you can prepare your child for transitional kindergarten! Childcare will be provided while you enjoy free food, access to resources, and the chance to win exciting prizes. All About Transitional Kindergarten – Our Wonder Years

CVESD Job Fair

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is hiring instructional assistants and student attendants to fulfill our staffing needs for our ever growing district. We will be hosting a job fair on June 7 where we will provide potential candidates with information regarding available positions as well as conducting on-the-spot interviews for qualified candidates. Make sure to save the date so you don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Job-Fair-Flyer-June2024

Parent Support Live Online Event- A Summer Like No Other

Join us on May 14 to kick off a summer filled with literacy, leadership, and innovation! By attending, you will gain valuable insights and resources to support your child’s learning journey at home over the summer. Summer Like No Other Flyer

Calendar of Events May/June

5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer

6-10 Camarena Staff Appreciation Week

6-10 CAST Testing 5th Grade

7- CVESD Chef will be here grilling hot dogs for student lunch

13- School Wide Field Day- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

14-17 DI Spanish Testing

14- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00

16- 6th Grade Cotillion 5:30 MPR

17- Cam Krewe Buddy Day

17- Kona Ice 1:15

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Murphy

20- SSC 3:00-4:00

21- ELAC 8:30-9:15 MPR

22- School Board Meeting 6:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Estrada

23- Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

24- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

27- Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

31-  Summer Celebration/11th Anniversary

JUNE

3- 6th Grade Promotion 11:30 Eastlake Church

5- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Perez’s class for earning 30 Robo Class Tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Mr. Morales, Ms. DeLa Garza, Ms. Barrett

Reminders/Updates

• CAASPP Math testing is this week for grades 3-6. Have questions about CAASPP? Check out the FAQ CAASPP FAQs
• Please don’t drop off in the bus loop.  When you pull into the bus loop you are crossing multiple crosswalks and creating an unsafe environment for our students.  That area is reserved for busses ONLY.
• All students will be completing end of year testing over the next couple of weeks.  Please make sure your child arrives to school on time.  Please encourage them to do their best.  This is a time where students are able to demonstrate everything they have learned this year.

Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10

The week of May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week!  I consider ALL staff members teachers, because each person on campus is here to support your child and teach them to be a better person.  Therefore we will celebrate ALL 90+ staff members at Camarena!  We want to make it a special week with snacks, treats, and prizes.  Please look at the sign up and consider donating an item.  We will also have special request from students to make their classroom teacher feel special. Staff Appreciation Sign Up

Weekly Attendance Rates

• TK 87.6%
• K 94.9%
• 1st 95.7%
• 2nd 96.1%
• 3rd 97.3% (Great Job)
• 4th 96.8%
• 5th 96.9%
• 6th 96.8%

Calendar of Events April/May

29-5/3 CAASPP Math Testing Window Grades 3-6

29-5/3 Local Measures Testing Window Grades K-2

29- SSC meeting 3:00

30- JR and Upper Soccer Games 4:15

MAY

1- Happy Birthday Ms. Gloria

2- Upper Soccer 4:15 @Camarena

3 Second Grade Wax Museum 8:30-10:15

4- Happy Birthday Ms. Mendoza

5- Happy Birthday Ms. Daffer

6-10 Camarena Staff Appreciation Week

6-10 CAST Testing 5th Grade

13- School Wide Field Day

14-17 DI Spanish Testing

14- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00

16- 6th Grade Cotillion 5:30 MPR

17- Cam Krewe Buddy Day

17- Kona Ice 1:15

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Flores’s and Ms. Lopez Solis’s classes for earning 30 class Robo tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Moran’s class for earning the Golden Cleat from our VAPA PE department.
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Swafford and Ms. Tsutsumi

Reminders/Updates

• Stop by on Monday morning and have some coffee with our PTA!  They will be set up in the courtyard on Monday morning from 8:00-8:30.  Come meet others and learn how to get involved.

• A special thanks to Mr. James for volunteering his mornings to help with the safety of our students.  If you can volunteer (even just once a week) please reach out the the front office.
• Friendly reminder! Spring portrait orders or returns were due on 4/3. If you have not already, please return your order and/or any unpurchased photos to the school office as soon as possible. A portion of all orders placed will be donated back to our school! If you have any questions about your photo or ordering, please call Gerardy Photography at 760-747-2263 or email cs@gerardyphoto.com.
• Yearbooks are on sale!  Deadline to order is April 26, 2024.  Books will be delivered the last week of school.  We will not order extras!  Cost is $40, for an additional $5, you can have it personalized with your name.  https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/camarenaelementaryschool

Weekly Attendance Rates

• TK 92%
• K 92%
• 1st 93%
• 2nd 95%
• 3rd 98% (Great Job)
• 4th 95%
• 5th 95%
• 6th 94%

Calendar of Events

22- Monday  morning coffee with the PTA (8:00-8:30 in the courtyard)

22-26 CAASPP ELA Testing Window Grades 3-6

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Flores

24- PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 MPR

26- Happy Birthday Ms. Blakely and Ms. Lopez

26- Last day to order yearbooks

29-5/3 CAASPP Math Testing Window Grades 3-6

29-5/3 Local Measures Testing Window Grades K-2

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Escamilla’s class for earning 10 Robo class tickets!  They will receive extra recess!
• Congratulations to Ms. Lamas’s class for earning 30 class Robo tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s class for earning 50 class Robo tickets!  They will have a picnic with Mr. Soileau!
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Ms. De La Garza
• Congratulations to the following sixth graders for being honored with the Masonic Award:
  • Ms. Benson- Aliya J.
  • Ms. Mendoza- Ana H.
  • Ms. Abuyo- Alexander A.
  • Ms. Pimienta- Makenzie C.
  • Ms. Tsutsumi- Charlize R.
  • Mr. Morales- Vivian M.

Reminders/Updates

• If your child isn’t sick, please send them to school on time, daily!
• Yearbooks are on sale!  Deadline to order is April 26, 2024.  Books will be delivered the last week of school.  We will not order extras!  Cost is $40, for an additional $5, you can have it personalized with your name.  https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/camarenaelementaryschool

Back to the Future Attendance Competition

Weekly Attendance Rates

• TK 96.8% (Highest grade for the week)
• K 93.7%
• 1st 94.5%
• 2nd 92.6%
• 3rd 96.5%
• 4th 93.6%
• 5th 96.0%
• 6th 94.5%

Calendar of Events

16- Happy Birthday Mr. Manny

16- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00

16- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

17- School Board Meeting 6:00

18- BMX Bike Show (Thanks to our PTA)

18- Upper Soccer @Camarena 4:15

19- Kona Ice after school

22-26 CAASPP ELA Testing Window Grades 3-6

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Flores

24- PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00 MPR

26- Happy Birthday Ms. Blakely and Ms. Lopez

29-5/3 CAASPP Math Testing Window Grades 3-6

29-5/3 Local Measures Testing Window Grades K-2

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Trinidad’s class for earning 20 tickets!  They will receive popsicles.
• Classes with perfect attendance for the week: Ms. Jones, Ms. Sanchez and Ms. Buenaventura.

Reminders/Updates

• When picking up and dropping off, please pull all the way forward.  When you stop right at the flag pole, it keeps all others from dropping off- creating a large backup in our traffic.  Let’s work together to have everyone dropped off and picked up safely and timely.
• Congratulations to our 24 students that were reclassified last week!  This shows the hard work and dedication you have put in to learning and mastering a second language!
• Yearbooks are on sale!  Deadline to order is April 26, 2024.  Books will be delivered the last week of school.  We will not order extras!  Cost is $40, for an additional $5, you can have it personalized with your name.  https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/camarenaelementaryschool

Back to the Future Attendance Competition

• Currently 12% of Camarena students are chronically absent, missing more that 10 days of school days.
• Did you know that students attend school 180 days, leaving over half the year off for vacations, trips, appointments, etc.?
• Current attendance rates by grade:
  • TK 89% (Foundational Skills)
  • K 85% (Foundational Skills/Learning to Read)
  • First 83% (Learning to Read)
  • Second 89%
  • Third 94%
  • Fourth 85%
  • Fifth 85%
  • Sixth 91%
• Research show that attendance is one of the most important factors when determining academic success.  Missing out on foundational reading skills will cause academic delays in the upper grades.
• If your child isn’t sick, please attend school.
• See details below on an exciting district competition starting on Monday.

Month of the Military Child

In honor of our military students, we will have spirit days for ALL of our Robo Griffins!

News from our PTA

We will have our Annual PTA Executive Board Elections and General PTA meeting on Wednesday, April 24th at 6 PM in the MPR. This meeting will be in person in the school MPR. I hope that you are all able to join us for this meeting. We are not able to make any decisions without you.

Each year we hold elections for the positions of president, executive vice president, secretary, treasurer and historian. Serving on the PTA Executive Board is a wonderful way to help Camarena. There is still time to add your name!

Please let me know if you are interested in adding your name to the slate.

Christina Marin

Camarena PTA President 2023-2024

president@camarenapta.org

CAASPP State Testing

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.

Near the end of each school year, students in grade 3 and higher take summative assessments. The umbrella term we use to talk about the summative assessments our students take is CAASPP which stands for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress.

The CAASPP system has two main parts:

1. SBAC: Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Math*
   * Students with significant cognitive disabilities, as designated in their active Individualized Education Program (IEP), are eligible to take the CAASPP California Alternate Assessments (CAA) for English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
2. CAST: California Science Test (grade 5, 8, and once in high school)

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

Calendar of Events

April

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Chelse

9- JR Soccer @Feaster 4:15

10- Entrepreneur Fair

11- Masonic Awards 9:00

11- Upper Soccer @Heritage 4:15

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Kiviat

12- Military Family Game Night- MPR 4:00-6:00 (Military connected families)

15-19 Dual Immersion end of year assessments

16- Happy Birthday Mr. Manny

16- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00

16- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

17- School Board Meeting 6:00

18- Upper Soccer @Camarena 4:15

19- Kona Ice after school

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Month of The Military Child

Established in 1986 by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, April is the Month of the Military Child. April is not only a month to be aware of what these children are sacrificing, it’s a time to say and show thanks. Our deepest gratitude goes out to every military child, young or old, who didn’t get to see their father’s face when they were born, or who had to spend a birthday or basketball game or graduation without a parent because they were deployed. We want to let you know you are LOVED and APPRECIATED. We salute you in the month of April, and we salute you forever because YOU are our heroes too.

If you are connected to the military and have pictures you would like to share, please email to rachel.murphy@cvesd.org 

Did you know we have a published author on campus?

Sienna Ambrose MA, LMFT, our Military Family Life Counselor, has written a fun, copings skills book for young readers! She has combined coping skills with the fun of learning the alphabet to help children regulate big emotions! Children, parents, educators, and counselors will be able to guide children through easy-to-read rhymes while also exploring ways to feel better!

You will find the link below to Dorrance publishing bookstore, if you would like to order it.

What Makes You Feel Better

News from our PTA

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Spring Break! I just wanted to let everyone know that we will have our Annual PTA Executive Board Elections and General PTA meeting on Wednesday, April 24th at 6 PM in the MPR. This meeting will be in person in the school MPR. I hope that you are all able to join us for this meeting. We are not able to make any decisions without you.

Each year we hold elections for the positions of president, executive vice president, secretary, treasurer and historian. Serving on the PTA Executive Board is a wonderful way to help Camarena. There is still time to add your name! Below is a link to the California PTA website which gives a description of each of the positions:

https://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/table-of-contents/

Please let me know if you are interested in adding your name to the slate. The current slate of individuals running for elected positions is shown below:

Our current slate:

President: Christina Marin

Executive Vice President: Adolfo Galdamez

Treasurer: Jessica English

Recording Secretary: Jennifer Pena

Historian: [Blank]

Enjoy the rest of your spring break,

Christina Marin

Camarena PTA President 2023-2024

president@camarenapta.org

Calendar of Events

April

2- Students return (minimum day)

2- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

4- Reclassification Ceremony 8:30 MPR

4- Upper Soccer @Camarena 4:15

5- Military Child/Family Breakfast- MPR 7:30

5- Cam Krewes 8:45

7- Happy Birthday Ms. Chelse

9- JR Soccer @Feaster 4:15

10- Entrepreneur Fair

11- Masonic Awards 9:00

11- Upper Soccer @Heritage 4:15

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Kiviat

12- Military Family Game Night- MPR 4:00-6:00 (Please RSVP)

15-19 Dual Immersion end of year assessments

16- Happy Birthday Mr. Manny

16- DAC/DELAC district meeting 12:00-2:00

16- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

17- School Board Meeting 6:00

18- Upper Soccer @Camarena 4:15

19- Kona Ice after school