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Thank You, DAC/DELAC Parent Representatives!
Parent representatives to the District Advisory Council/District English Learner Advisory Committee were recognized for their service on May 14, 2013, at the group’s last meeting for the 2012-13 school year. The District thanks the following Executive Board members for their service: DELAC José Pinell, Chair Sofia Diaz, Vice-Chair Patricia Ruvalcaba, Past Chair Ofelia Antuna de Dios, […]
Sock it and Shake it to the CST- Tiffany Pep Rally!
Reblogged from TiffanyTigers: Tiffany Tiger School Community! We had a blast Socking it and Shaking it at the CST Pep Rally on Friday! Thanks to Mr. Hernandez, Mrs. Cabotage, Mr. Adair, Ms. Simpson, and Ms. Stephens for organizing the whole event. You are true leaders! See the cool pictures of us doing the HARLEM SHAKE […]
Salt Creek Spring Carnival
Reblogged from Salt Creek Elementary: Come one, come all to the Salt Creek Spring Carnival, Friday, May 3rd, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.! Spring Carnival bracelet sales April 23rd through April 25th , before and after school. $10 bracelet: all 20 carnival booth games, 1 obstacle course run, 1 drink, 1 cotton candy. Parents included […]
Hedenkamp News
Reblogged from Hedenkamp Elementary School: WELCOME NEW KINDERGARTEN PARENTS Hedenkamp would like to welcome our new Kindergarten Parents. On Tuesday, April 9, we shared our Kindergarten Dual Immersion Program with over 60 parents. Please click on Programa de Inmersión to view the presentation. pastries for parents Mark your calendars now for our annual Pastries for Parents. Come […]
Local Dentists Support School Sports
Reblogged from EastLake Elementary Eagles: EastLake Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams visited the Super Dentists to share a championship celebration. The Super Dentists of EastLake supported the teams by providing team gear and by treating the players and their parents to a pizza party. “Our goal is to support the community and to give something […]
CHULA VISTA SAFETY PATROL NIGHT AT PADRES GAME
Reblogged from Salt Creek Elementary: Fundraiser supports school safety patrol program. Purchase your special discount tickets now to the San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals baseball game scheduled for Saturday, May 18, and help support Chula Vista’s School Safety Patrol Program. The public is welcome to participate. Chula Vista’s School Safety Patrol Program has 1,600 […]
Citizenship Awards Program, and the Masons, are Still Going Strong
In 1956, the Chula Vista Elementary School District had 11 schools, and Mr. Jim Fortner of the local Masonic Lodge could easily make it to each to present citizenship awards to sixth grade students. A lot has changed over the years. Lemon fields and empty pastures gave way to new home subdivisions. Blackboards and chalk […]
Q4 After School Programs
Reblogged from EastLake Elementary Eagles: Register now for EastLake after school programs. Spaces remain. Chess Club - http://www.chesscamp.net (619) 585-1050 Lego Bricks4Kidz – http://www.bricks4kidz.com (619) 207-0807 Robotics Club – http://www.smartmindrobotics.com (619) 500-6498 Animation Club – sessions start April 8, http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/apr/01/eastlake-elementary-animation-club/ Glee Club – sessions start April 9 Read more… 43 more words
Weekly Message, April 8 - 12
Reblogged from TiffanyTigers: Hello Tiffany Tigers, This is Mr. Tapia, your principal, with announcements for the week of April 8. First, I want to thank our Tiffany garden lead Julie Adam and many parents who came out this weekend to clean-out our garden. We are excited about the $25,000 grant and its impact on Tiffany! […]
How to Help Your Child be Successful on State Tests
Reblogged from Welcome to the Kellogg School Blog: Hi Parents, Please come to the Kellogg Evening Coffee Chat this Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Room 603. I will be giving you some updates on the principal transition, upcoming school events such as the Spring Carnival, Fitness Fair, and Talent Show, as well as provide a […]
Read-A-Thon Winners Celebrate
Reblogged from EastLake Elementary Eagles: Reading is an important life-long skill. Developing a love of reading is related to much success. Congratulations to Read-A-Thon winners: Jake, Sophie, Jessica, Mia, Hagen, Angel and Alfonso! Keep reading, Eagles! Read more… 4 more words
Parents, School Staff are Cautioned About Meningitis Cases
Since January, there have been an unusually large number of cases of meningitis in Tijuana, Mexico. Meningitis is a brain infection that can be caused by bacteria or viruses. The bacterial type of meningitis has become more frequent there and the bacteria are called “meningococcus”. Most cases have been in children and young adults. Meningitis […]
Students Improved Health, Lowered Obesity Rates
If students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District are walking and skipping with more bounce in their steps, it just might be because they are much more fit these days. An extraordinary effort to lower the obesity rate of students is bearing fruit, a recent study has shown. The height and weight of more […]
Special Message: We won a $25,000 Garden Grant!
Reblogged from TiffanyTigers: Tiffany Tigers, This is a special message! Tiffany Elementary has been awarded a $25,000 garden grant for the next 3 years! Thank you to Julie Adam for leading this effort! We have our first community meeting and orientation this Monday at 3:30 in the Multipurpose room. Don’t miss it! We need your […]
Heart Healthy: Students Catch Air, Rock the Beat!
Students, staff members and parents across the Chula Vista Elementary School District jumped, danced, and hopped their way to better fitness while raising funds for the American Heart Association. The Board of Education designated February 1 as “National Wear Red Day” in CVESD, in recognition of the heart association’s “Go Red For Women” campaign. The […]
Robotics for 5th-6th Grade GATE Students
Reblogged from Welcome to the Kellogg School Blog: This week our new Robotics Program will begin for our 5th and 6th grade GATE students. This eight-week program runs every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 in Room 603 and will be taught by Mr. Andrew Dewar. Mr. Dewar is the founder of ”in2robotics”, a company that he […]
YMCA and DASH
Reblogged from Camarena Elementary School: Agreements have been made to bring YMCA licensed Day Care and the DASH after-school program to Camarena. Here are the details: YMCA licensed Child Care 6 AM to 6 PM Enrollment begins immediately. You can pickup forms at your current school or at the YMCA offices on 1201 Paseo Magda off […]
Hedenkamp News
Reblogged from Hedenkamp Elementary School: mother/son dance Don’t forget to mark you calendars for a terrific evening of fun, food, dance and music. The annual Mother/Son dance is this Friday, March 8 @ 6:00 p.m. hedenkamp soccer club Congratulations to our very own Hedenkamp Soccer Club. After a very competitive season, Hedenkamp came in first […]
Speech Contestants Provided Food for Thought
The District’s 2013 District Speech Contest, sponsored by Chula Vista Rotary, featured the theme of health and wellness. Grade 4 participants addressed the need to develop healthy habits; upper grade students addressed the District’s wellness policy. Contestants in the recently concluded semi-finals delivered 3- to 5-minute persuasive speeches in front of an audience of parents, […]
Board Approves Calendar for 2013-14 School Year
The calendar for the 2013-14 school year has been approved by the Board of Education. The new school year will start July 24, 2013, and will end June 6, 2014. For full calendar, click on the following link: 2013-14 Calendar-STUDENT-FINAL. Key breaks include: Fall Break: September 23- October 7, 2013 Thanksgiving Break: November 25- November 29, […]
9th District PTA Has a Chula Vista Flavor
The Ninth District PTA Annual Founders Day meeting held on February 13 was a celebration of CVESD parent involvement and leadership. Carol Green was announced as the incoming Ninth District Executive Board President. Green (former McMillin Elementary parent) is a former District Council President in CVESD. In addition, CVESD parents Danielle and Javier Montijo (Cook Elementary), and […]
Palomar is ‘Ship-Shape,’ Thanks to USS Princeton
Servicemen from the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton recently painted tables, primed poles and helped spruce up the campus of Palomar Elementary. The activities were thanks to the ship’s ‘adopt-a-school’ partnership with the school. Fourth grade students had lunch with the volunteers, who were members of the ship’s First Class Petty Officers Association. The Princeton […]
Reminder: Friday, February 1 is ‘National Wear Red Day’ in CVESD
The Board of Education designated February 1 as National Wear Red Day in CVESD. The event is in recognition of the American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red for Women’ campaign to raise awareness about the high rate of cardiovascular disease in women.
Secrets to Success in Kinder? Learn Them Here
As kindergarten registration time approaches, many parents are wondering if their child is ready for school. It is a natural concern, and especially so if the child entering school is the first-born and kindergarten is new for the family. Starting school is exciting for children. It is the beginning of basic skills needed for future […]
District to Host Blood Drive on 1/17
Make a difference in someone’s life. Take part in the CVESD Blood Drive from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Stop by the Education Service and Support Center at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista, or schedule an appointment online. Simply log on to http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org, click on “Donate Blood” select “Appointments” and provide […]
Turkey Protection Program?
Yes, that’s the title of this fanciful project, which showcases the work of 3rd grade students from Myrtle S. Finney Elementary. Their mission: Save a turkey from becoming Thanksgiving dinner by disguising their turkey, writing a story about their turkey’s escape to freedom and its new life. “I got silly and creative stories out of this fun […]
Coping with Tragedy
Coping with Tragedy / Cómo responder ante hechos trágicos Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the tragic loss of life in Connecticut. For guidance in helping your student cope with the news, a number of resources are available online. For example, for tips on how to talk to children about violence, click […]
Board Recognizes Students with Perfect Test Scores
Board President Pamela B. Smith (photo) recently presented recognition awards to students who achieved a perfect score on the 2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Assessments in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2012, 621 District students scored 600 in Math and 52 scored 600 in ELA on the CST, CMA, or STS. Seventeen students […]
District Celebrates Outstanding Teachers
A select group of teachers was honored recently for creating high levels of academic achievement among their students. Careful review of STAR data for Grades 2-6 and Local Measures data for Kindergarten and Grade 1 indicate that “something very special is happening in their classrooms,” said Superintendent Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D. The achievement pattern seen in […]
Employees Honored for Longevity Service
An overflow audience of family and co-workers helped celebrate the District’s longest-serving employees at the Annual Longevity Award Program held recently at the Education Service and Support Center. Employees were honored beginning with those who had 10, 15, and 20 years of service. Then came the 25, 30, and 35 year honorees. The event culminated […]
A Landmark Day as All Schools Achieve State Benchmark
Despite ‘higher bar,’ CVESD schools are meeting the challenge All District schools surpassed the state Academic Performance Index (API) benchmark score of 800, and a record number exceeded 900, according to results released Thursday by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The District’s 2012 API score improved to 870, which is a 9-point gain from the […]
