Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Lidstone’s class for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Perfect attendance all week: Ms. Buenaventura!

General Reminders/Updates

• We are looking for a couple of adults that can help with traffic in the mornings and afternoons.  Even if you can only volunteer one time a week it would help.  Please email jason.soileau@cvesd.org if you can help.
• Please make sure you have scheduled your parent teacher conference!  Conferences are March 7-14.
• Please remember on conference days that we have early dismissal.  TK/K are dismissed at 1:10 and grades 1-6 are dismissed at 1:15.
• Grades 4-6 Girls Basketball team.  I will have an informational meeting on Monday with all female students in grades 4-6 that are interested in trying out for a Camarena Girls Basketball Team.  If we have enough girls interested, we will have tryouts when we come back from spring break.
• Families will be notified by March 15^th if their student is selected for the LEAD Program. Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.
  • The 3^rd quarter LEAD clubs are ending on March 6^th . 
  • The 4^th quarter LEAD clubs will begin on April 8^th . 

  Concordia Spring 2024 Camp Enrollment Form

Concordia’s Spring Camp Program for grades K-4.  Camps will include organized activities, cooperative games, academic review, outdoor play, trips to the park, crafts, and enrichment activities.  Join the fun!

Concordia will be open from 7 am to 5:30 pm.  Contact the Concordia directors at director@concordiachurch.com for information.  Camps this Spring are on a first-come basis.  Spots are limited.  Week 1- March 18-22 ($225); Week 2 March 25028 ($225).

Month of the Military Child is April!

Calendar of Events

11-14 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences TK/K dismiss @1:10, Grades 1-6 dismiss @1:15

12- JR Soccer @CVLCC 4:15

13- School Board Meeting 6:00

14- Red Carpet Awards Grade 2 @8:30

14- Upper Soccer @Hedenkamp 4:15

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

15- Red Carpet Awards Grades TK/K @8:30, 1st @9:30

15- Kona Ice after school

18-April1- Spring Break

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Simaran

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Alma

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Perez

31- Happy Birthday Ms. Scalera

April

2- Students return (minimum day)

2- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

4- Reclassification Ceremony 8:30

4- Upper Soccer @Camarena 4:15

5- Month of the Military Child Breakfast 7:30 MPR.  All military connected and their family members are invited to a special breakfast.  Please RSVP using the QR code so we know how many to prepare for!

5- Cam Krewes 8:45

10- Entrepreneur Fair 8:30

12- Month of the Military Child Family Game Night.  Please RSVP using the QR code.

March is Women’s History Month

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Benson’s class for earning 20 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez’s class for earning 50 ROBO class tickets!  They will have a picnic with the principal!
• Perfect attendance all week: Ms. Trinidad and Mr. Morales

General Reminders/Updates

• Thanks to our PTA for hosting a fun GLOW Dance!  Also a special shout out to our VAPA Art teachers and students for creating a great GLOW art exhibit.
• Please make sure you have scheduled your parent teacher conference!  Conferences are March 7-14.
• Please remember on conference days that we have early dismissal.  TK/K are dismissed at 1:10 and grades 1-6 are dismissed at 1:15.
• Both playgrounds are closed before and after school.
• Families will be notified by March 15^th if their student is selected for the LEAD Program. Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.
  • The 3^rd quarter LEAD clubs are ending on March 6^th . 
  • The 4^th quarter LEAD clubs will begin on April 8^th . 

YMCA Giving Campaign

Did you know that we have a YMCA before/after school site on our campus?  This means that our Robo Griffins directly benefit from the South Bay YMCA program!  Because of this, we want to support the YMCA giving campaign.  There are two ways to support the YMCA fundraising:

1. You can make a donation to our school fundraising page in just seconds by clicking this link: Camarena Elementary 2024’s fundraising page for YMCA of San Diego County (classy.org)
2. Look for loose change around the house and bring it to your child’s classroom teacher!  Each classroom will be accepting loose change.  We want to show our kids that every little bit adds up to a lot!  The class from each grade level that collects the most change will receive extra recess.

Junior Academy Program Information-Spring 

The Junior Academy Program is a free program offered to students from CVESD in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Funded through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, Junior Academy offers a wide variety of academic and fun enrichment activities, field trips, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks). The highest priority will be given to students identified as “unduplicated” (foster youth, unsheltered, students living in motel/hotels, temporarily doubled up, students in temporary 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.

Where is the Junior Academy Program located?

The Junior Academy Program will be offered at six school sites but any CVESD can attend. Hazel Goes Cook, Chula Vista Hills, Fahari L. Jeffers, Harborside, Lilian J. Rice, and Palomar Elementary.

Registration Dates: Friday, February 23 – Friday, March 1, 2024

Program Dates: Monday, March 18 – Thursday, March 28, 2024 (9 days)

Program Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Meals: Free breakfast, lunch, and light snacks provided daily

Register here: https://bit.ly/42ORxEU

For more information, please email cvesd.leadprogram@cvesd.org

Camarena is a Polling Site

Camarena Elementary School has been designated as a polling site for the upcoming March 5, 2024, presidential primary elections. To ensure the safety of our staff and students, our district has safety precautions for voters and poll workers visiting our school sites during elections. These precautions include:

• Access to the polling area will be restricted to authorized personnel and voters, with designated entry and exit points.
• To prevent overcrowding, we will manage the number of individuals in the polling area at any time.
• Adequate signage and personnel will help direct traffic flow and parking to minimize congestion.
• Our emergency response plan is in place, and our staff is trained to handle various emergencies.
• We will work closely with local law enforcement to address any issues promptly.
• Every effort will be made to place poll locations away from school offices, classrooms, and areas where students will be present.

Voting will be available at our school from Saturday, March 2, 2024, through Monday, March 4, 2024, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the polling site will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have additional questions, please contact the front office.

Read Across America

March 2 is Read Across America Day followed by Read Across America Week beginning March 4. Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. The NEA wants to make sure that all children have access to books.

This year, the theme is diversity and inclusion. Discovering books with different perspectives helps kids find out what others believe and how they feel, as well as to see themselves in the books that they’re reading. When we provide opportunities to broaden our perspectives, it opens up the door to creating a better and more inclusive world.

Congratulations to Ms. Muro- Chula Vista Elementary School District Teacher of the Year!  

She will represent CVESD for the San Diego County Teacher of the Year.

Calendar of Events

2-6 Read Across America

2-5 Elections (Camarena is a polling site)

4- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

4- Upper Soccer @Salt Creek 4:15

5- JR Soccer @Camarena 4:15

7-14 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences TK/K dismiss @1:10, Grades 1-6 dismiss @1:15

7- Upper Soccer @Camarena 4:15

8- Red Carpet Awards Grades 3/4 @8:30, 5/6 @9:30

12- JR Soccer @CVLCC 4:15

13- School Board Meeting 6:00

14- Red Carpet Awards Grade 2 @8:30

14- Upper Soccer @Hedenkamp 4:15

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

15- Red Carpet Awards Grades TK/K @8:30, 1st @9:30

15- Kona Ice after school

18-April1- Spring Break

April

2- Students return (minimum day)

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Gutierrez’s and Ms. Mendoza’s classes for earning 10 ROBO class tickets.  They will receive extra recess.
• Congratulations to Ms. Stentiford’s, Ms. Lynd’s and Ms. Marical’s classes for earning 20 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Muro’s  for earning 30 ROBO class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Perfect attendance all week: Ms. Vidal, Ms. Jones, Ms. Muro, Ms. Campos, and Ms. Perez!
• Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Ms. Muro!
• Congratulations to Ms. Campos’s class for earning the Golden Cleat Award from our VAPA PE department.

General Reminders/Updates

• Registration for the 4th quarter LEAD program will begin February 21-28, closing at midnight.  Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.  You must register each quarter for clubs, unless it is an “invitation” only club. Families will be notified by March 15^th if their student is selected for the LEAD Program.

Computers2Kids- Technology Assistant Program

YMCA Giving Campaign

Did you know that we have a YMCA before/after school site on our campus?  This means that our Robo Griffins directly benefit from the South Bay YMCA program!  Because of this, we want to support the YMCA giving campaign.  There are two ways to support the YMCA fundraising:

1. You can make a donation to our school fundraising page in just seconds by clicking this link: Camarena Elementary 2024’s fundraising page for YMCA of San Diego County (classy.org)
2. Look for loose change around the house and bring it to your child’s classroom teacher!  Each classroom will be accepting loose change.  We want to show our kids that every little bit adds up to a lot!  The class from each grade level that collects the most change will receive extra recess.

Every gift makes an incredible difference! Please feel free to share with any of your friends or family as well.

Thank you for not only supporting the efforts to raise funds for the Y, but also giving back to your community! I appreciate you!”

Calendar of Events

26- Spring Picture Day (Spring pictures and 6th grade promotion pictures)

26- SSC 3:00

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

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

March

1- Cam Krewe Buddy Time

1- PTA Glow Dance and Art Walk

2-6 Read Across America

2-5 Elections (Camarena is a polling site)

7-15 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences

8- Red Carpet Awards Grades 3-6

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

15- Red Carpet Awards Grades TK-2

18-April1- Spring Break

April

2- Students return (minimum day)

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Esparza’s and  Ms.Tsutsumi’s classes for earning 20 Robo class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party!
• Congratulations to Ms. Bromley’s class for earning 30 Robo class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party for being safe, respectful, and responsible.
• Congratulations to Ms. Demchuk’s class for earning 40 Robo class tickets!  They will receive a dance party!
• Perfect attendance all week: Mr. Vidal, Ms. Campos, and Ms. Esparza!

General Reminders/Updates

• Registration for the 4th quarter LEAD program will begin February 21-28, closing at midnight.  Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.  You must register each quarter for clubs, unless it is an “invitation” only club.
• Please talk to your children about appropriate topics of conversations at school/home.  We have seen an uptick in students talking about weapons and using profanity.  We take these conversations very serious and conduct through investigations each time.

Kids Heart Challenge

Thanks for a GREAT Kids Heart Challenge/Jump Rope for Heart event!  We are the number 1 school in the western US for participation and number 1 in the entire county of San Diego for fundraising!  Our students have HEART!  I hope you were able to enjoy some of the pictures on our school Dojo.  We had over 490 students register and we raised over $16,000!

TK 2024-2025

The Chula Vista Elementary School District offers a full-day Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program at selected school sites. TK is designed to build a bridge between early learning and kindergarten. Any child who turns five between September 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025, is eligible to participate in TK for the 2024-25 school year. In other words, if your child was born between September 2, 2019, and June 2, 2020, your child is eligible for our TK Program. Not all district schools have a TK Program. If your neighborhood school does not offer TK, register at your school of residence. Once registered, your school of residence will send a zone transfer form to be completed. You will receive an email confirmation once the transfer is approved, along with placement information.

Transitional Kindergarten 24-25

CVESD Share the Love

CVESD is hosting its second annual Share the Love Campaign for February! We encourage staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members to share a positive story about a staff member with us. If you have been inspired, if someone has made a difference in your life, or if there is an extraordinary situation that exemplified our core beliefs, submit a nomination today by clicking here and clicking on “Share the Love” at the bottom of the page. All nominations entered may be featured on the district’s social media, newsletters, or website.

LCAP Feedback

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) wants to hear from you! The LCAP survey is part of CVESD’s annual efforts to ensure that our resources are being allocated to meet the needs of our diverse student population.

Survey Link:

https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/954071202/welcome

What is LCAP?

The LCAP is a three-year plan that includes specific goals and actions to improve student outcomes and measurable indicators to track progress and outlines how the district plans to allocate resources, including state and local funding. It is an essential component of the Local Control Funding Formula, which requires school districts to create an annual plan that lists goals, defines outcomes, details actions, and tracks expenditures.

For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or contact your school site. We look forward to hearing from you!

CVESD LCAP Parent Guide

Calendar of Events

18- Happy Birthday Ms. Dela Garza and Ms. Moran

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- President’s Day Holiday- No School

21- Registration opens for 4th quarter LEAD after school clubs.

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

26- Spring Picture Day (Spring pictures and 6th grade promotion pictures)

26- SSC 3:00

27- Happy Birthday Ms. Larson

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

March

1- Cam Krewe Buddy Time

1- PTA Glow Dance and Art Walk

2-6 Read Across America

2-5 Elections (Camarena is a polling site)

7-15 Minimum Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences

8- Red Carpet Awards Grades 3-6

15- Happy Birthday Ms. Marcy

15- Red Carpet Awards Grades TK-2

18-April1- Spring Break

April

2- Students return (minimum day)

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Mena’s class for earning 40 Robo class tickets!  They will receive a dance party!
• Congratulations to our teacher of the year nominees: Ms. Demchuk, Ms. Esparza, Ms. Greenzweig, Ms. Muro, Ms. Pimienta, and Ms. Tsutsumi!  The recipient will be announced at a later time.

General Reminders/Updates

• Registration for the 4th quarter LEAD program will begin February 21-28, closing at midnight.  Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.  You must register each quarter for clubs, unless it is an “invitation” only club.
• Camarena Elementary School has a “NO FOOD” BIRTHDAY POLICY. Treat bags can be given to all students in the class to take home at the end of the day. Food/treats cannot be consumed during the school day. Please note that balloons are not allowed on campus. They cause a distraction to students in the classroom and can also trigger the alarm system.

Kids Heart Challenge

There are 5 DAYS LEFT for Kids Heart Challenge and we are getting SO CLOSE to our goal! Here are some simple ways you can help out RIGHT NOW!

1. Go to our school’s headquarters  www.heart.org/schools!
2. Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends and family right away! 

Send 10 emails or ecards to your friends and family. You can start by making your very own donation. When you do, you’ll earn the first Heart Hero character! Download the app to watch your Heart Heroes come to life. You can also do fundraising from your mobile device. Search “AHA Schools” in the Apple or Android store.

Thanks for being a Heart Hero!

Click here to register for Camarena Elementary School.

TK 2024-2025

The Chula Vista Elementary School District offers a full-day Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program at selected school sites. TK is designed to build a bridge between early learning and kindergarten. Any child who turns five between September 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025, is eligible to participate in TK for the 2024-25 school year. In other words, if your child was born between September 2, 2019, and June 2, 2020, your child is eligible for our TK Program. Not all district schools have a TK Program. If your neighborhood school does not offer TK, register at your school of residence. Once registered, your school of residence will send a zone transfer form to be completed. You will receive an email confirmation once the transfer is approved, along with placement information.

Transitional Kindergarten 24-25

Incoming Kindergarten 2024-2025

Attention, incoming Kindergarten parents for 2024 – 2025 school year!  Kinder teachers would love to meet with your child to do a pre-assessment in order to insure that your child has the best educational experience possible. Please contact the Kinder team at camarenakinder@gmail.com to schedule a time for your student.

School Readiness

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Early Education Program offers free parent and child classes for children ages three to five. Participants will learn about their child’s development and how to further develop their pre-academic skills in a fun-filled program for parents and children.
Early Literacy Series Workshop
This workshop is geared towards parents to help their child fully engage in reading. Families who participate will receive a book for their child’s library.
Pre-Academic Classes
We offer two pre-academic classes for early literacy and math concepts and one for fine/gross motor skills, primarily focusing on young children’s muscle, hand-eye coordination, and overall motor development.
Story Time
This workshop consists of three one-hour sessions where parents and children join for story time and an educational activity connected to the story. All materials are provided.
To register or obtain more information, please call:
(619) 425-9600 Ext. 181765

School Readiness 24-25

Parent Implementation Program

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Parent Implementation Program (PIP) is a free program for Chula Vista families with children between the ages of three and six years old experiencing mild to severe behavioral difficulties. From separation anxiety, tantrums, defiance, and aggression, PIP provides a support system and a safe environment for families as they learn new strategies and skills to address challenging behaviors effectively.
What is PIP?
• PIP is a research-based program that has served Chula Vista families since 1978.
• Children participate in group activities while parents meet with assigned PIP staff to learn and practice new parenting strategies.
• PIP offers individual sessions and opportunities to practice new skills learned in a safe and supportive setting.
For more information, please contact the PIP staff at (619) 656-2082 Ext. 640783.

Parent Implementation Program 24-25

CVESD Share the Love

CVESD is hosting its second annual Share the Love Campaign for February! We encourage staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members to share a positive story about a staff member with us. If you have been inspired, if someone has made a difference in your life, or if there is an extraordinary situation that exemplified our core beliefs, submit a nomination today by clicking here and clicking on “Share the Love” at the bottom of the page. All nominations entered may be featured on the district’s social media, newsletters, or website.

Calendar of Events

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Arreola

12- ELPAC testing starts

12- Basketball Tryouts 3:00-4:30

13- Happy Birthday Coach Shea

13- Eastlake Middle School visits 6th grades @ Camarena

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

13- LCAP Forum 4:30 LCAP district page

14- Basketball Tryouts 3:00-4:30

15- Happy Birthday Mr. Hernandez

15- Jump Rope for Heart Event

16- President’s Day Holiday- No School

18- Happy Birthday Ms. Dela Garza and Ms. Moran

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- President’s Day Holiday- No School

21- Registration opens for 4th quarter LEAD after school clubs.

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

26- Spring Picture Day

26- SSC 3:00

School Wide Expectations

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Elsmore’s class for earning 40 Robo class tickets!  They will receive a dance party!

General Reminders/Updates

• Registration for the 4th quarter LEAD program will begin February 21-28, closing at midnight.  Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.  You must register each quarter for clubs, unless it is an “invitation” only club.

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge celebration party is ending soon and we are so proud of our students and families for creating a community of lifesavers! If you already registered, THANK YOU! If you haven’t yet, there is still time! Help your child(ren) register by and they will receive the FREE KHC wristband! Thank you for your support and helping to fight heart disease and stroke!

REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/CamarenaElementarySchool 

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:

Participation:

• Each student in the classroom with the highest participation (or first to reach 100%) will receive a special gift and an extra CLASS PARTY! Plus, their teacher will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Current Standings
  • 1st- Ms. Barrett
  • 2nd- Ms. Lopez
  • 3rd- TIE Ms. Isbell, Ms. Stentiford, Ms. Demchuk
• The top participating class in each grade will get to attend a DISCO DANCE PARTY
• If half of our school registers for free, we will receive a $500 gift certificate for wellness equipment AND Mr. Soileau will get an ICE BUCKET poured on him
  • We are 38 students away from the Ice Bucket and $500 of recess equipment.

Fundraising:

• If our fundraising goal is reached, the top 5 fundraisers will get to PIE our principal, assistant principal, and volunteering teachers in the face

TK/Kinder Virtual Townhall Meeting

Do you have a child ready to start transitional kindergarten or kindergarten next school year? The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) offers online registration starting February 14, 2024, to help families prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

To register, your child must turn five years old from September 2, 2024, through April 2, 2025, for transitional kindergarten. Your child must turn five for kindergarten on or before September 1, 2024.

Visit cvesd.org and click the “Enroll my Child” link to register your child. You can learn more by visiting our website or calling (619) 425-9600, Ext. 181570.

Incoming Kindergarten 2024-2025

Attention, incoming Kindergarten parents for 2024 – 2025 school year!  Kinder teachers would love to meet with your child to do a pre-assessment in order to insure that your child has the best educational experience possible. Please contact the Kinder team at camarenakinder@gmail.com to schedule a time for your student.

CVESD Share the Love

CVESD is hosting its second annual Share the Love Campaign for February! We encourage staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members to share a positive story about a staff member with us. If you have been inspired, if someone has made a difference in your life, or if there is an extraordinary situation that exemplified our core beliefs, submit a nomination today by clicking here and clicking on “Share the Love” at the bottom of the page. All nominations entered may be featured on the district’s social media, newsletters, or website.

Calendar of Events

5- ELAC Testing opens for our EL students

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

6- LACP Forum for Families and Students (in person at the district office and online)

6- School Safety Parent Forum (Jeffers Elementary) 6:00

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

9- Cam Krewes- Buddy Time

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Arreola

12- ELPAC testing starts

12- Basketball Tryouts 3:00-4:30

13- Happy Birthday Coach Shea

13- Eastlake Middle School visits 6th grades @ Camarena

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

13- LCAP Forum 4:30 LCAP district page

14- Basketball Tryouts 3:00-4:30

15- Happy Birthday Mr. Hernandez

16- President’s Day Holiday- No School

18- Happy Birthday Ms. Dela Garza and Ms. Moran

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- President’s Day Holiday- No School

21- Registration opens for 4th quarter LEAD after school clubs.

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

26- Spring Picture Day

26- SSC 3:00

School Wide Expectations

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Dela Garza’s and Ms. Barrett’s classes for having perfect attendance all week!

General Reminders/Updates

• We are starting to see parents pick up and drop off from the center and drive through lanes.  Please do not do this as it isn’t safe and sets a bad example for our students.
• We ask that all parents follow the traffic patterns and wait patiently when dropping off and picking up.
• PULL all the way FORWARD
• Registration for the 4th quarter LEAD program will begin February 21-28, closing at midnight.  Please be advised, registering for the program does not guarantee your child a spot within the program.

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge is ending soon, but there is still time to join our team! Register TODAY at  Camarena Kids Heart Challenge Page  or by downloading the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android.  Together, we can help kids with special hearts and create a Legacy of Lifesavers! When you register, your student will receive the FREE KHC wristband and they can Earn A BONUS MYSTERY GIFT for every $50 raised(up to 20!) Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:

Participation:

• Each student in the classroom with the highest participation (or first to reach 100%) will receive a special gift and an extra CLASS PARTY! Plus, their teacher will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
• The top participating class in each grade will get to attend a DISCO DANCE PARTY
• If half of our school registers for free, we will receive a $500 gift certificate for wellness equipment AND Mr. Soileau will get an ICE BUCKET poured on him
• If 85% of our school registers for free, we will receive a $1,000 gift certificate and we can gift $1,000 to another school!

Fundraising:

• If our fundraising goal is reached, the top 5 fundraisers will get to PIE our principal, assistant principal, and volunteering teachers in the face.

Donations Due: Thursday, February 15th

Matching Gifts: Find out if your employer offers matching gifts at www.heart.org/matchinggifts 

LCAP Family Forums

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) wants to hear from you! As part of our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, we are hosting an in-person and online forum for families, students, and community members to participate in our annual LCAP survey. The LCAP survey is part of CVESD’s annual efforts to ensure that our resources are being allocated to meet the needs of our diverse student population.

What is LCAP?

The LCAP is a three-year plan that includes specific goals and actions to improve student outcomes and measurable indicators to track progress and outlines how the district plans to allocate resources, including state and local funding. It is an essential component of the Local Control Funding Formula, which requires school districts to create an annual plan that lists goals, defines outcomes, details actions, and tracks expenditures.

Forum Details:

We invite you to join us at the district office, or online, on February 13, 2024, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Spanish interpretation will be available.

For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or contact your school site. We look forward to hearing from you!

CVESD LCAP Parent Guide

TK/Kinder Virtual Townhall Meeting

Do you have a child ready to start transitional kindergarten or kindergarten next school year? The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) offers online registration starting February 14, 2024, to help families prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

To register, your child must turn five years old from September 2, 2024, through April 2, 2025, for transitional kindergarten. Your child must turn five for kindergarten on or before September 1, 2024.

Visit cvesd.org and click the “Enroll my Child” link to register your child. You can learn more by visiting our website or calling (619) 425-9600, Ext. 181570.

Don’t miss this! Save the date for our online Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Town Hall on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. Learn all about our programs, including dual immersion, visual and performing arts, special education services, and more! Click here to learn more and join. If you cannot attend, we will record the meeting and post it on our YouTube channel the following day.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is California’s largest transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade school district. As a high-achievement school district, CVESD offers language programs, visual and performing arts, preschool programs, special education services, before and after-school programs, and so much more! Our mission is to nurture every student’s potential with collaborative efforts from teachers, staff, parents, and the community.

Incoming Kindergarten 2024-2025

Attention, incoming Kindergarten parents for 2024 – 2025 school year!  Kinder teachers would love to meet with your child to do a pre-assessment in order to insure that your child has the best educational experience possible. Please contact the Kinder team at camarenakinder@gmail.com to schedule a time for your student.

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Calendar 2024-2025_

Camarena Basketball Tryouts

Camarena Coed Basketball Tryouts For Boys and Girls in 4^th, 5^th and 6^th 

Mon. Feb. 12 and Wed. Feb. 14

3:00 – 4:30 PM

Camarena Basketball Courts

Get permission forms from Mr. Morales room 416

Upcoming Opportunities from the District

We have several upcoming events at the district office.  All upcoming opportunities are on the district website calendar and the Upcoming Opportunities page.

A.G.E. Parent Preview Night (online)

• 4th grade – January 30, 6-7:30 p.m.
• 5th grade – January 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
• 6th grade – February 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

TK/Kindergarten Registration Virtual Town Hall Meeting (online)

• January 31, 4 p.m.

School Safety Parent Forum (in-person at Fahari L. Jeffers)

• February 6, 6-7 p.m.

LCAP Forum for Families and Students  (in-person at the district office & online)

• February 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Open enrollment starts February 14 (online)

Calendar of Events

29- Feb 1- 6th Grade Camp

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

30- AGE 4th Grade Parent Preview Night (online) 6:00

31- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:15

31- TK/Kinder Virtual Townhall Meeting 4:00-5:00

31- AGE 5th Grade Parent Preview Night (online) 6:00

February

1- Physical Fitness Testing opens for 5th graders

1- AGE 6th Grade Parent Preview Night (online) 6:00

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

5- ELAC Testing opens for our EL students

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

6- LACP Forum for Families and Students (in person at the district office and online)

6- School Safety Parent Forum (Jeffers Elementary) 6:00

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

9- Cam Krewes- Buddy Time

12- Happy Birthday Ms. Arreola

13- Happy Birthday Coach Shea

13- Eastlake Middle School visits 6th grades @ Camarena

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

13- LCAP Forum 4:30 LCAP district page

15- Happy Birthday Mr. Hernandez

16- President’s Day Holiday- No School

18- Happy Birthday Ms. Dela Garza and Ms. Moran

19- Happy Birthday Ms. Mena

19- President’s Day Holiday- No School

21- School Board Meeting 6:00

24- Happy Birthday Ms. Do

26- Spring Picture Day

26- SSC 3:00

School Wide Expectations

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Greenzweig’s and Ms. Larson’s classes for earning 30 Robo Class tickets!  They will receive a popcorn party.
• Congratulations to classes for having perfect attendance all week! Mr. Morales, Ms. Blakely

General Reminders/Updates

• Please pull all the way forward when dropping students off in the morning.  When you stop at the walkway, it backs the traffic up into the street.
• It’s Kindness Week- Let’s be great examples/role models for our Robo Griffins!

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge is off to a great start, and we are having so much fun learning how to keep our hearts and minds healthy! Has your family learned Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission?!  If not, get started today by clicking the link below!

REGISTER at https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=9735&company_id=441973 and COMPLETE FINNS MISSION TODAY!

DID YOU KNOW – 90% of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest don’t survive. Immediate Hands-Only CPR can double, even triple, a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. By completing Finn’s Mission, families can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR, creating a legacy of lifesavers!

Participation:

• Each student in the classroom with the highest participation (or first to reach 100%) will receive a special gift and an extra CLASS PARTY! Plus, their teacher will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Ms. Barrett’s class is in the lead.
• We currently have 360 students registered.  If 104 more students register, Mr. Soileau will complete the ICE Bucket Challenge.

Fundraising:

• We have currently raised $9,300 of our $20,000 goal.  Please consider donating today.  Reach out to family and friends to donate.

The American Heart Association is excited to extend their work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through the Hands-Only CPR education. Students that complete the Finn’s Mission learning module will earn an entry for two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 and our school will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Mission.  Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!  Together, we are saving lives!

The Great Kindness Challenge

Calendar of Events

22- Kindness Week-Wear your PJs and be mindful of manners you say!

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

22- SSC Meeting 3:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

23- Kindness Week- Wear a shirt with words on it and talk to someone new.

23- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00-2:00

24- Kindness Week- Wear sports gear and treat everyone like a winner!

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

25- Kindness Week- Wear red and be thoughtful of other’s feelings.

26- Kindness Week- Wear a bucket hat (or any type of hat)- Fill someone’s bucket and give a compliment.

29- Feb 1- 6th Grade Camp

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

February

3- Happy Birthday Ms. Sanchez

6- Happy Birthday Ms. Ambrose

9- Happy Birthday Ms. Buenaventura

9- Cam Krewes- Buddy Time

No School on Monday due to the MLK Jr. Holiday

School Wide Expectations

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

• Congratulations to Ms. Bromley’s class for winning the Golden Cleat Award!
• Congratulations to Ms. Isbell’s and Ms. Flores’s classes for earning 20 tickets!  They will receive a popsicle party.
• Congratulations to Ms. Lopez Solis’s, Ms. Bromley’s, Ms. Sanchez’s and Ms. Buenaventura’s classes for having perfect attendance all week!

General Reminders/Updates

• Please make sure to put your child’s name on any jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc.
• Now that we are back in session, I would like to remind everyone to follow the traffic rules for the safety of our students.
• Please do not drop off in the bus loop.  This area is reserved for the safety of our busses and all of our students entering through the back gate.  If you are dropping off by vehicle, use the front of the school.
• Please pull all the way forward when dropping off and picking up students in front of the school.  We ask that our adults be good role models and follow the posted traffic patterns to keep everyone safe.
• Mr. Soileau and Ms. Cardenas do not see messages sent through Dojo.  The best way to communicate with administration is a phone call or email.
• After school LEAD clubs start on Tuesday, January 16.  Students need to report to the lunch arbor for snacks while waiting for their teachers.

Campus Clinic

I’m excited to let you know that as you drop off your child you will see a new Campus Clinic banner hanging up in front of the office.  Campus Clinic is now offering additional services at our school such as healthcare, mental wellness, and flu testing onsite at Camarena Elementary.  To learn more or to sign up please hold your phone camera up to the QR code on the banner and click the link that appears.  I hope everyone will consider enrolling their children in these healthcare services.

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off at Camarena Elementary! If you haven’t yet, register today to join our Legacy of Lifesavers and help kids with special hearts!  Just for registering, your student will receive the KHC wristband!

REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/CamarenaElementarySchool and COMPLETE FINNS MISSION TODAY! Please see our special incentives below:

Participation:

• Each student in the classroom with the highest participation (or first to reach 100%) will receive a special gift and an extra CLASS PARTY! Plus, their teacher will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
• The top participating class in each grade will get to attend a DISCO DANCE PARTY
• If half of our school registers for free, we will receive a $500 gift certificate for wellness equipment AND Mr. Soileau will get an ICE BUCKET poured on him
• If 85% of our school registers for free, we will receive a $1,000 gift certificate and we can gift $1,000 to another school!

Fundraising:

• If our fundraising goal is reached, the top 5 fundraisers will get to PIE our principal, assistant principal, and volunteering teachers in the face

Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message from Friday’s kick-off!

The American Heart Association is excited to extend their work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through the Hands-Only CPR education. Students that complete the Finn’s Mission learning module will earn an entry for two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 and our school will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Mission.  Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!  Together, we are saving lives!

Calendar of Events

15- School Holiday- MLK Jr. Day

17- School Board Meeting 6:00

19- Cam Krewes- Grade level buddy time

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Cobos

22-26 Kindness Week

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

22- SSC Meeting 3:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

23- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00-2:00

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

29- Feb 1- 6th Grade Camp

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro

Students return on Wednesday, January 10- Minimum Day

• TK/K 8:15-1:10
• 1st-6th 8:15-1:15

School Wide Expectations

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

General Reminders/Updates

• The Kids Heart Challenge is coming soon! Help us celebrate the American Heart Association’s 100^th anniversary by having students learn how to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR in Finn’s Mission! Register TODAY at www.heart.org/schools

Our school makes an incredible impact through this program. We are the top school in all of San Diego County, and in the top 20 schools in all of California!                              Special Incentives:

• • Each student who registers before kick off will be recognized during the assembly
  • If a student raises $150+ BEFORE kick-off, they will be able to SILLY STRING Mr. Soileau during our assembly on Friday.
  • The top 3 fundraising students BEFORE kick-off will receive the Buster Leadership Award

Calendar of Events

10- Students return to school (minimum day)

12- Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off

15- School Holiday- MLK Jr. Day

17- School Board Meeting 6:00

19- Cam Krewes- Grade level buddy time

20- Happy Birthday Ms. Cobos

22-26 Kindness Week

22- Happy Birthday Mr. Morales

22- SSC Meeting 3:00

23- Happy Birthday Ms. Jones

23- DAC/DELAC District Meeting 12:00-2:00

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

29- Feb 1- 6th Grade Camp

30- Happy Birthday Ms. Muro