As you may know, there have been posts circulating on the social media platform TikTok that encourage people to call in safety threats to schools, tomorrow, December 17. We are aware of the situation, and actively monitoring developments related to it, as well as updates from local law enforcement.
As of today (December 16), our school has not received any credible threats, and we plan to have students and staff on campus tomorrow as planned. As is our regular protocol, if there are any safety concerns, we will work closely with law enforcement to investigate and determine next steps to keep all students and staff safe.
As you know, the safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority, and we are grateful for your ongoing partnership in this effort. Please take some time to talk with your students about the influence of social media and the potential consequences of engaging in behavior that negatively impacts others. We must take every threat seriously and students who participate in any threatening behavior will face serious consequences in accordance with our school policies.
We appreciate your support to keep our campus community safe. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
We will be holding a quarterly awards assemblies the week of Dec. 13. Please see the schedule below. The assemblies will be help in the center quad. Parents are invited to attend. The assemblies begin at 8:30 am
– 4,5,6 will be Wed. Dec. 15
– 2.3 will be Th. Dec. 16
– K, 1 will be Fri. Dec. 17
We need your help in the school parking lot. Our lot is very small. Please make sure that you are pulling up to open space so you are not backing up traffic. Also, please make sure your child knows where you are picking up. Remind them to be out there waiting and keeping an eye out for your car. We appreciate your help!
Reminder: SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:15 am. Students should be on campus reading to go to class at this time. Entering the classroom late can be stressful for students as they start the day trying to catch up. Students are to attend school every day for the ENTIRE day unless they are sick or in quarantine. Please do not take your child out of school early unless you have a scheduled doctor’s visit. Leaving early or arriving late will affect their attendance and learning. Please provide a note for doctor or dentist visits to the attendance health office. Note: Every time a student is absent (sick or not sick), the parent/guardian must report the reason for the absence by calling the school at 619-656-2030 or sending an email shelley.acosta@cvesd.org The absent student must get a cleared pass at the office before returning to the classroom. If you do not notify the office why your child is out, it will be considered an “UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.”
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS~ UPDATED
**EACH Volunteer needs to meet the following requirements** (If you only plan on volunteering for fieldtrip, you do not need fingerprints)
The office will begin processing parent volunteers starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 PM ONLY. Once you have completed items on the checklist, Please bring checklist and required items to the office for processing. You will also need a Driver’s License or government ID. Due to how busy the office is, we will be processing every Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
Access Computer Programs from Home
Your child can use all district programs anytime at home! Click here to access the link on accessing i-Ready Math, Smarty Ants, and Achieve3000 from home!
Don’t forget to do your holiday shopping on Amazon Smile!
Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon Smile?
Our Golden Eagle OPTC Holiday Store will be open this week. Your child’s teacher will let you know what your child’s shopping day is if they choose to participate. CLICK HERE for more information
OPTC is also sponsoring an at home craft morning with virtual story time with Mrs. Lines. A special guest will be handing out craft bags to take home on Thursday, Dec. 9. A link to Saturday morning story time will be sent to families on class DOJO.
We will be holding a quarterly awards assemblies the week of Dec. 13. Please see the schedule below. The assemblies will be help in the center quad. Parents are invited to attend. The assemblies begin at 8:30 am
– 4,5,6 will be Wed. Dec. 15
– 2.3 will be Th. Dec. 16
– K, 1 will be Fri. Dec. 17
We need your help in the school parking lot. Our lot is very small. Please make sure that you are pulling up to open space so you are not backing up traffic. We appreciate your help!
Dec. 20 – January 10. School resumes Jan. 11 and it is a minimum day.
Reminder: SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:15 am. Students are to attend school every day for the ENTIRE day unless they are sick or in quarantine. Please do not take your child out of school early unless you have a scheduled doctor’s visit. Leaving early or arriving late will affect their attendance and learning. Please provide a note for doctor or dentist visits to the attendance health office. Note: Every time a student is absent (sick or not sick), the parent/guardian must report the reason for the absence by calling the school at 619-656-2030 or sending an email shelley.acosta@cvesd.org The absent student must get a cleared pass at the office before returning to the classroom. If you do not notify the office why your child is out, it will be considered an “UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.”
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS~ UPDATED
**EACH Volunteer needs to meet the following requirements** (If you only plan on volunteering for fieldtrip, you do not need fingerprints)
The office will begin processing parent volunteers starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 PM ONLY. Once you have completed items on the checklist, Please bring checklist and required items to the office for processing. You will also need a Driver’s License or government ID. Due to how busy the office is, we will be processing every Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
Access Computer Programs from Home
Your child can use all district programs anytime at home! Click here to access the link on accessing i-Ready Math, Smarty Ants, and Achieve3000 from home!
Don’t forget to do your holiday shopping on Amazon Smile!
Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon Smile?
Installation has begun on the solar panels that are going in on the playground. Because of this, our morning line up and recess will be impacted. All students in grades K-4 will line up before school outside their classroom. Grades 5 and 6 will line up in the Quad area. While at recess, students will need to stay clear of the temporary fencing that is up in the construction area. There will be a solar panel Town Hall meeting on Monday, Dec. 13 at 6pm. CLICK HERE to join the meeting.
NEW TESTING HOURS, EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff at the following
time and locations:
Education Services and Support Center at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista 91910
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (line closes to walk ups at 3:40 PM)
Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (line closes to walk ups at 3:40 PM)
Hedenkamp Elementary School at 930 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista 91913
Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (line closes to walk ups at 2:30 PM)
Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (line closes to walk ups at 2:30 PM)
Are you unsure if you should bring your child to school and/or test them for COVID-19? Click here for an easy-to-view handout. We highly recommend getting a PCR/NAAT test at a free County facility, at a medical provider, or at our District Office (Education Services and Support Center), if showing symptoms. If you are unable to get a COVID-19 test from your healthcare provider, free testing is available at several locations across San Diego County. Click here to view a complete listing of no-cost testing options.
El Distrito de Escuelas Primarias de Chula Vista está ofreciendo pruebas de COVID-19 sin costo para estudiantes y personal en los siguientes horarios y lugares:
Oficina Central del Distrito en 84 East J Street, Chula Vista 91910
Lunes – jueves: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (la fila cierra a las 3:40 PM)
Viernes: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (la fila cierra a las 3:40 PM)
Escuela Primaria Hedenkamp en 930 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista 91913
Lunes – jueves: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (la fila cierra a las 2:30 PM)
Viernes: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (la fila se cierra a las 2:30 PM)
¿No está seguro de si debe llevar a su hijo a la escuela y/o hacerle una prueba de COVID-19? Haga clic aquí para obtener un folleto. Recomendamos encarecidamente hacerse una prueba PCR/NAAT en un centro gratuito del condado, con un proveedor médico o en nuestra Oficina Central de Distrito si tiene síntomas. Si no puede obtener una prueba de COVID-19 con su proveedor de atención médica, las pruebas gratuitas están disponibles en varios lugares del condado de San Diego. Haga clic aquí Haga clic aquí para ver una lista completa de centros de pruebas sin costo.
Our School Wide WIG (Wildly Important Goal) – ALL Golden Eagles will make 1 year’s reading growth by June 2022. Teachers are working with students to focus on the lead measures that will support this goal.
Reminder: Students are to attend school every day for the ENTIRE day unless they are sick or in quarantine. Please do not take your child out of school early unless you have a scheduled doctor’s visit. Leaving early or arriving late will affect their attendance. Please provide a note for doctor or dentist visits to the attendance health office. Note: Every time a student is absent (sick or not sick), the parent/guardian must report the reason for the absence by calling the school at 619-656-2030 or sending an email shelley.acosta@cvesd.org The absent student must get a cleared pass at the office before returning to the classroom. If you do not notify the office why your child is out, it will be considered an “UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.”
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS~ UPDATED
**EACH Volunteer needs to meet the following requirements** (If you only plan on volunteering for fieldtrip, you do not need fingerprints)
The office will begin processing parent volunteers starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 PM ONLY. Once you have completed items on the checklist, Please bring checklist and required items to the office for processing. You will also need a Driver’s License or government ID. Due to how busy the office is, we will be processing every Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
Access Computer Programs from Home
Your child can use all district programs anytime at home! Click here to access the link on accessing i-Ready Math, Smarty Ants, and Achieve3000 from home!
Don’t forget to do your holiday shopping on Amazon Smile!
Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon?
Our School Wide WIG (Wildly Important Goal) – ALL Golden Eagles will make 1 year’s reading growth by June 2022. Teachers are working with students to focus on the lead measures that will support this goal.
Monday, Nov. 22 – 26 – NO SCHOOL – Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Federal Impact Aid Survey – Please return the yellow form to your child’s teacher or to the school office. Thank you for your support!
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS~ UPDATED
**EACH Volunteer needs to meet the following requirements** (If you only plan on volunteering for fieldtrip, you do not need fingerprints)
The office will begin processing parent volunteers starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 PM ONLY. Once you have completed items on the checklist, Please bring checklist and required items to the office for processing. You will also need a Driver’s License or government ID. Due to how busy the office is, we will be processing every Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
Parents, Please stay informed regarding our search for a new Superintendent and other happenings in our district. Your voice matters!
CVESD Board of Education Meeting
The district’s Board of Education meetings are being held in-person and online and generally occur on the second Wednesday of each month. The next CVESD Board of Education meeting is Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00 pm. There is a Special CVESD Board Meeting at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 17. Visit https://www.cvesd.org/board-of-education/board-meetings for information about upcoming and past meetings.
Olympic View families! We wanted to remind our families that donating officially opened last week for our Golden Eagles Obstacle Challenge! Our goal is to raise $10,000 for campus improvement & academic support.
You can do 3 things to help support our school through this fundraiser.
Share about our fundraiser with family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com
Give a donation if you are able, though all students will fully participate regardless of financial participation.
There’s also a fun video called the Student Star Video which you can create for your student on the mybooster.com website. You’ll have to see for yourself, but you upload a photo of your child and they become part of the video – your friends and family will think it’s pretty cool, too!
Thanks again for your support!
Access Computer Programs from Home
Your child can use all district programs anytime at home! Click here to access the link on accessing i-Ready Math, Smarty Ants, and Achieve3000 from home!
Don’t forget to do your holiday shopping on Amazon Smile!
Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon?
Our OV staff would like to take this time to honor all of our military families both past and present! We salute you and appreciate your sacrifice to keep our country safe. Please enjoy this touching video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TnoW2pg-gE
I would also like to share that a Military Family Counselor has been hired! She will be here 2.5 days a week. Norma Jimenez-Adamson has been selected as the Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) to support Olympic View Elementary School. Parents can reach Norma by calling the MFLC work cell, 619-517-2087. For More information on the role of the Counselor, CLICK HERE. To view the Parent Acknowledgement Form, CLICK HERE. You can fill out and email this form tolisa.lines@cvesd.org or you can print and return to school.
Thursday, Nov. 11 – NO SCHOOL in observance of Veteran’s Day.We DO have school Friday, Nov. 12
Federal funds are provided to the school district based on the number of students enrolled in our schools whose parents/guardians reside or work on Federal Property or are on active duty in the military. ALL parents must fill out regardless of your place of work. Send the completed form by email to your child’s teacher or drop it off to the
school office Monday-Friday between 7:45-4:00. This form was emailed to parents/guardians. Please return no later than Nov. 19
Reminder: Students are to attend school every day for the ENTIRE day unless they are sick or in quarantine. Please do not take your child out of school early unless you have a scheduled doctor’s visit. Leaving early or arriving late will affect their attendance. Please provide a note for doctor or dentist visits to the attendance health office. Note: Every time a student is absent (sick or not sick), the parent/guardian must report the reason for the absence by calling the school at 619-656-2030 or sending an email shelley.acosta@cvesd.org The absent student must get a cleared pass at the office before returning to the classroom. If you do not notify the office why your child is out, it will be considered an “UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.”
Nov. 9, we officially kickoff our Golden Eagles Obstacle Challenge fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $10,000 for campus improvement & academic support. We have some great momentum! Tonight please . . .
⭐️ SHARE with friends and family using the SHARE BUTTON.
⭐️ GIVE if you are able.
Save the Date! Stay tuned for more information.
Parents, Please stay informed regarding our search for a new Superintendent, and other happenings in our district. Your voice matters!
CVESD Board of Education Meeting
The district’s Board of Education meetings are being held in-person and online and generally occur on the second Wednesday of each month. The next CVESD Board of Education meeting is Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00 pm.
CVESD has a free walk-in vaccine clinic on Nov. 11. No appointment is necessary.
COVID-19 TESTING FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff at the following locations:
Education Services and Support Center at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista 91910
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (line closes to walk ups at 3:40 PM)
Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (line closes to walk ups at 3:40 PM)
NEW: Hedenkamp Elementary School at 930 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista 91913
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (line closes to walk ups at 4:00 PM)
Friday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (line closes to walk ups at 4:00 PM)
Are you unsure if you should bring your child to school and/or test them for COVID-19? Click here for an easy-to-view handout. We highly recommend getting a PCR/NAAT test at a free County facility, at a medical provider, or at our District Office (Education Services and Support Center), if showing symptoms. If you are unable to get a COVID-19 test from your healthcare provider, free testing is available at several locations across San Diego County. Click here to view a complete listing of no-cost testing options.
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS~ UPDATED
**EACH Volunteer needs to meet the following requirements** (If you only plan on volunteering for fieldtrip, you do not need fingerprints)
The office will begin processing parent volunteers starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 PM ONLY. Once you have completed items on the checklist, Please bring checklist and required items to the office for processing. You will also need a Driver’s License or government ID. Due to how busy the office is, we will be processing every Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. Click here for more information.
The office will begin processing parent volunteers starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1 – 3 PM ONLY. Once you have completed items on the checklist, Please bring checklist and required items to the office for processing. You will also need a Driver’s License or government ID. Due to how busy the office is, we will be processing every Tuesday from 1-3 PM.
Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon?
Step 2: When asked to pick a charity, enter “Olympic View Parent Teacher Club” in the search box
and then choose our school.
Step 3: Log in with your normal amazon username and password.
Start Shopping!
Each time you shop on Amazon use smile.amazon.com. Our school earns money with each purchase! It’s that easy! Thanks for your support!
For more information regarding Amazon Smile and Box Tops, CLICK HERE.
COVID Testing in Chula Vista
the District will be operating an additional testing site. This new testing site will be hosted at at Hedenkamp Elementary School, which is located at 930 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista. It will also offer free COVID-19 tests, both rapid antigen and the PCR test, which are particularly useful for students and staff who show symptoms.
Testing at the Hedenkamp site will be available between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Thursday. On Friday, hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students and staff from any CVESD school are welcome to test at the Hedenkamp site. (Unfortunately, no family members can test, at this time.) Please note, we may close the line at 4:15 at this location, so plan to arrive by 4 p.m.
Additionally, our COVID-19 testing program will also continue at our District office, which is located at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista. The District office testing site hours are M-TH from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. with Friday hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointments are necessary at either location. Walk-ins are welcome UNTIL daily capacity is reached; we will stop accepting walk-ups at 3:40 p.m. M-F at this site, so please arrive by 3:30 p.m. (Again, no family members can test, at this time.)
If you are unable to get a COVID-19 test from your healthcare provider or the county, swing by one of the District’s testing facilities.
Are you unsure if you should bring your child to school and/or test them for COVID-19? Click to access an easy-to-view handout.
Please do not send your child to school if they have symptoms.
Do not send your child to school if they live with someone who is positive for COVID.
Our school/District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. Click here for more information.
Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon?
