May 19-23 – Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you teachers, office staff, aides, noon duties, custodians, CNS workers for making our school GOLDEN! You are appreciated!
Tuesday, May 20 – ELAC Meeting at 8:30 in auditorium
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (lined up on blacktop by 8:15 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day. Our School Attendance goal is 96% average daily attendance. We are currently at 95.6%
We’re excited to share that Character Builder registration is now open for the 2025–2026 school year!
We offer scholarships for families who qualify, and we gladly accept 3rd party payments such as CRS, CDA, and Military assistance.
We want to thank you for being actively involved in your child’s education. This final quarter of the year will be a busy one filled with learning, fun school activities, and end-of-the-year assessments. Please review the information below. Also, encourage your child to do their best and always let them know how proud you are of them! By working together, we can make our students’ testing experience positive and successful!
Ensure your child is well-rested
Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast
To avoid any test irregularities, cell phones and smart watches with cell service will be collected by the teacher.
CAASPP State Testing for Grades 3-6: The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is designed to give information to teachers, students, and their families about what students know and are able to do. Please see this parent guide about the assessment that all students in California will be taking. Parent Guide Are you interested in reviewing practice questions with your student? Practice and Training Site
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (lined up on blacktop by 8:15 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day. Our School Attendance goal is 96% average daily attendance. We are currently at 95.2%
The following classes met or exceeded our 96% goal!
Karla Velez karla.velez@cvesd.org (619) 656-2030 ext.410164
PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP
All of us at Olympic View want to thank our families and community members in advance for their patience and understanding as we try to accommodate the many vehicles that arrive each morning and afternoon at our school. We strongly recommend that families use the drop-off and pick-up areas we have established at school. Drop off students only in the drop-off zone.
Do not leave your car unattended in the drop-off/pickup zones.
NO Dogs are allowed on campus.
Please do not park in RESERVED spaces or the staff parking lot.
Students must walk bikes on the sidewalk.
The drop-off window is between 7:30-8:10 AM. Breakfast on campus starts at 745 AM -8:05 AM. Students will line up on the blacktop in the morning between 7:30-8:15 AM where they will be supervised by staff. Each class has a designated place to line up. Your child will be considered tardy if they are not in line by 8:15 AM.
Students who are not picked up by 3:00 pm (1:30 pm on minimum days), unless in after school programs, will be escorted to the office and must sign in. The person picking up the child must come to the office to sign him/her out.
For everyone’s safety BE PATIENT, KIND, and CONSIDERATE.
Tuesday, April 29 – CAASPP Testing begins for grades 3-6
May:
14 – SSC Meeting
20 – ELAC Meeting
30 – 6th grade dance
June
6 – Last Day of the 2024-25 school year – Minimum Day
Congratulations to our 6th grade Masonic Award winners! We are so proud of you all!!!
Tuesday, April 22 – ELAC meeting at 8:30 am in auditorium
Friday April 25 – Spring Shindig!
REMINDER: Please do not drop your child off at this even. This is for OV students and their families.
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (lined up on blacktop by 8:15 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day. Our School Attendance goal is 96% average daily attendance. We are currently at 96.6%
The following classes met or exceeded our 96% goal!
Viora
Pickett
Elkinton
Baltierra
Varcoe
Valerio
Goold
Garcia-Barr
Gomez
Stenberg
Manabat
Contreras
Christian
Smith
Van Nostrand
Gagielo
Umali
Ambrose
Please visit THIS PAGE for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance:
PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP
All of us at Olympic View want to thank our families and community members in advance for their patience and understanding as we try to accommodate the many vehicles that arrive each morning and afternoon at our school. We strongly recommend that families use the drop-off and pick-up areas we have established at school. Drop off students only in the drop-off zone.
Do not leave your car unattended in the drop-off/pickup zones.
NO Dogs are allowed on campus.
Please do not park in RESERVED spaces or the staff parking lot.
Students must walk bikes on the sidewalk.
The drop-off window is between 7:30-8:10 AM. Breakfast on campus starts at 745 AM -8:05 AM. Students will line up on the blacktop in the morning between 7:30-8:15 AM where they will be supervised by staff. Each class has a designated place to line up. Your child will be considered tardy if they are not in line by 8:15 AM.
Students who are not picked up by 3:00 pm (1:30 pm on minimum days), unless in after school programs, will be escorted to the office and must sign in. The person picking up the child must come to the office to sign him/her out.
For everyone’s safety BE PATIENT, KIND, and CONSIDERATE.
Tuesday, April 29 – CAASPP Testing begins for grades 3-6
May:
30 – 6th grade dance
June
6 – Last Day of the 2024-25 school year – Minimum Day
Leadership Day 2025 was a huge success! Our students really did shine! Thank you students and staff for all of your hard work. Thank you to parents who helped with refreshments! I will be sending pictures out soon from the big day!
Tuesday, April 15 – DAC/DELAC at the district 12pm
Wednesday, April 16 – School Site Council Meeting at 4 pm in Conference Room MINUTESAGENDA
To celebrate Month of the Military Child, we will celebrate with spirit Days!
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
REMINDER:Students need to be at school every day, arrive on time (lined up on blacktop by 8:15 a.m.), and stay in school for the entire day. Our School Attendance goal is 96% average daily attendance. We are currently at 96%
The following classes met or exceeded our 96% goal!
Barnard
Pickett
Viora
Baltierra
Varcoe
Rivera
Manabat
Contreras
Christian
Van Nostrand
Gagielo
Umali
Please visit THIS PAGE for helpful resources on improving your child’s attendance:
Punctuality is Important
Did you know that being just 5 minutes late each day can add up to a significant loss of learning time over the school year? Every minute matters! Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of arriving at school on time every day.
PARKING, DROP-OFF, AND PICK-UP
All of us at Olympic View want to thank our families and community members in advance for their patience and understanding as we try to accommodate the many vehicles that arrive each morning and afternoon at our school. We strongly recommend that families use the drop-off and pick-up areas we have established at school. Drop off students only in the drop-off zone.
Do not leave your car unattended in the drop-off/pickup zones.
NO Dogs are allowed on campus.
Please do not park in RESERVED spaces or the staff parking lot.
Students must walk bikes on the sidewalk.
The drop-off window is between 7:30-8:10 AM. Breakfast on campus starts at 745 AM -8:05 AM. Students will line up on the blacktop in the morning between 7:30-8:15 AM where they will be supervised by staff. Each class has a designated place to line up. Your child will be considered tardy if they are not in line by 8:15 AM.
Students who are not picked up by 3:00 pm (1:30 pm on minimum days), unless in after school programs, will be escorted to the office and must sign in. The person picking up the child must come to the office to sign him/her out.
For everyone’s safety BE PATIENT, KIND, and CONSIDERATE.
Wednesday, April 16 – School Site Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 15 – DAC?DELAC Meeting at 12:00 pm at the district
Wednesday, April 16 – Board of Education Meeting at 6 pm at the district
Friday, April 17 – Purple Up Day
Tuesday, April 22 – ELAC meeting at 8:30 am
Friday, April 25 – Spring Shindig – 5-7 pm
Tuesday, April 29 – CAASPP Testing begins for grades 3-6
We started our focus on Habit 6 – SynergizeThen Be Understood. CLICK HERE for how you can support this habit at home. You can also view this VIDEO
Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 8:15 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop. Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick,
please contact the office at 619-656-2030 to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctors note when going to the Dr.
Congratulations to the following classroom that have a year to date attendance rate of 96% or higher, which is our goal!! Schoolwide, our average attendance is 95.75%. We are so close to our goal!
Salgado
Pickett
Elkinton
Viora
Varcoe
Rivera
Valerio
Goold
Gomez
Van Nostrand
Ambrose
BIG CONGRATS to Mrs. Valerio’s class with an average of 97.40%!!!!!
Mrs. Van Nostrand’s class is right behind at 97.26 percent!
LEAD Q4 clubs’ confirmation emails have been sent. We still have space for some clubs…
You can still register for a club that is full! You’ll be placed on the waitlist and as soon as a space is available, you’ll be notified!
ADVANCED KNITTING Club on Thursdays for grades 3-6 and YOGA Club on Mondays for grades 5-6 are on hold for the moment due to low enrollment.
Please note that all students that are participating in clubs must remain on campus the entire time. For example, school is out at 2:45 pm and Crochet Club has a late session, students attending Crochet should remain on campus, enrolled in another club for the time being. Students are not allowed to go home and return anymore.
Let me know if you have any questions or need help registering your student!
In our continued effort to provide a safe environment for all, please adhere to the district’s new policy. After morning message, if you are not a registered volunteer, you must promptly leave campus. If you arrive late with your child to school, you may not enter campus to walk them to class. A staff member will assist when necessary. If you would like to eat lunch with your child for a special occasion, you must first clear it in advance with adminitration. Thank you for your understanding.
APRIL:
Wednesday, April 16 – School Site Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 15 – DAC?DELAC Meeting at 12:00 pm at the district
Wednesday, April 16 – Board of Education Meeting at 6 pm at the district
Friday, April 17 – Purple Up Day
Tuesday, April 22 – ELAC meeting at 8:30 am
Friday, April 25 – Spring Shindig – 5-7 pm
Tuesday, April 29 – CAASPP Testing begins for grades 3-6
Wednesday March 19 – SSC Meeting at 4 pm in conference room MINUTESAGENDA
March 17-21 – Minimum Days for Student-Led Conferences
Monday, March 24- Friday, April 4 – Spring Break- No School
5th Annual Leadership Day!
We hope you can join us for Leadership Day! Be sure to RSVP using the QR code or THIS LINK
RSVP’s are required!
We started our focus on Habit 6 – Synergize. CLICK HERE for how you can support this habit at home. You can also view this VIDEO Be sure to watch! It shows the amazing synergy of a community that has very little material resources.
Be sure you have take the LCAP Survey! You input is extremely important!
CVESD LCAP Information
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.
For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or look below at the LCAP Parent Guide for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday, 3/21 End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, 3/24-4/4 SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/7 Students Return – Start of 4th Quarter (minimum day 1:00 and 1:15 dismissal)
We had a great time at Read Across Olympic View! Thank you to all the guest readers who came and read to our Golden Eagles! We appreciate you! We even had upper grade students read to our younger students. Be sure to check out the pictures at the end of the post.
Thursday, Mar. 14 – Thursday, Mar. 20 – Student-Led Conferences (minimum days)
Monday, March 24- Friday, April 4 – Spring Break- No School
Monday, April 7 – Quarter 4 begins! Minimum Day
Be sure you have take the LCAP Survey! You input is extremely important!
CVESD LCAP Information
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.
For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or look below at the LCAP Parent Guide for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Olympic View collaborates with the South Bay YMCA, which offers essential services to many of our families. Through their scholarship programs and your help, the Y is able to help those in those most need in our community. You can make a donation to our fundraising page by following here – https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5916078?is_new=true
Wednesday, 3/19 – School Site Council Meeting
Friday, 3/21 End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, 3/24-4/4 SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/7 Students Return – Start of 4th Quarter (minimum day 1:00 and 1:15 dismissal)
We are looking for guest readers for Friday, March 7, 2025 Please sign up using THIS LINK.
Monday: Dress as a book character
Tuesday: Twin Day…Read with a friend
Donate a book…kids in need should get to read
Student Lighthouse makes bookmarks
Wednesday: Spring Picture Day
Thursday: Mismatched Clothing…a student from Lighthouse comes and reads to your class
Friday: Classroom buddy reading…you can read to your classroom buddies or read in your own classroom to a buddy
On Thursday, March 6, starting at Approximately 9 am, we will have our annual Lockdown Drill in coordination with CVPD and District Safety Team. This drill is NOT an active shooter drill. This is to go over procedures that occur during a lock-down drill:
Locked doors
Blinds Closed
Lights off
CVPD then goes through the campus to give staff feedback/suggestions
Student-led conferences begin March 13. Be sure you have signed up for a time with your child’s teacher.
We started our focus on Habit 6 – SynergizeThen Be Understood. CLICK HERE for how you can support this habit at home. You can also view this VIDEO
Students need to be at school every day and on time. Please make sure your child is here by 8:15 a.m. and lined up on the blacktop. Let’s continue to improve our attendance! If your child must be out sick,
please contact the office at 619-656-2030 to excuse the absence. Remember to bring a doctors note when going to the Dr.
Congratulations for the following classes with 96% or higher attendance.
Pickett
Salgado
Barnard
Viora
Varcoe
Valerio
Garcia-Barr
Wiseman
Van Nostrand
Umali
CVESD LCAP Information
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.
For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or look below at the LCAP Parent Guide for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Olympic View collaborates with the South Bay YMCA, which offers essential services to many of our families. Through their scholarship programs and your help, the Y is able to help those in those most need in our community. You can make a donation to our fundraising page by following here – https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5916078?is_new=true
Monday, 2/3-Friday, 3/21 ELPAC Testing for K-6th graders
Monday, 3/3 2025-26Interdistrict Transfer Permits process begins
Tuesday, 3/4 4:00-5:00 CVESD Parent Workshop: Conversations that Count @District offices at 84 East J Street (Families will learn all about emergency preparedness and safety)
Friday, 3/7 8:15-9:30 Read Across Olympic View
Friday, 3/7 Last day for the YMCA Giving Campaign
Thursday, 3/13-Thursday, 3/20 Parent Teacher Conferences (Minimum Day 1:00 Dismissal)
Wednesday, 3/19 – School Site Council Meeting
Friday, 3/21 End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, 3/24-4/4 SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/7 Students Return – Start of 4th Quarter (minimum day 1:00 and 1:15 dismissal)
Our 6th graders are headed to camp!!! We hope they have a wonderful time! Family members…If you would like Mrs. Lines to deliver a letter to your child, please have it in the decorated box in the office by Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 am. She will be driving up to camp to spend the day with them. Make sure to ONLY include a letter. She will not deliver any food, candy, etc.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – ELAC meeting at 8:30 am in auditorium
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – School Site Council Meeting at 4 pm in conference room AGENDA MINUTES
SAVE THE DATES!
You can use the QR Code or THIS LINK to reserve your spot!
We will be celebrating Read Across Olympic View on Friday, March 7th. We are looking for guest readers to read to our students in classrooms. We will have books available for you to choose from, or you can bring one of your favorite books. We will start at 9 am. Please come at 8:50 am if you would like to pick a book from our selection.
If you would like to come read, please fill out THIS FORM!
CVESD LCAP Information
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.
For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or look below at the LCAP Parent Guide for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Olympic View collaborates with the South Bay YMCA, which offers essential services to many of our families. Through their scholarship programs and your help, the Y is able to help those in those most need in our community. You can make a donation to our fundraising page by following here – https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5916078?is_new=true
Classes will also be participating in a coin drive competition.
Do you receive emails and communication from our district?
Opt-in to CVESD text messages (including emergencies by texting “Y” to 67587. Be sure to check www.cvesd.org and bookmark our district’s website and follow its social media:
In our continued effort to provide a safe environment for all, please adhere to the district’s new policy. After morning message, if you are not a registered volunteer, you must promptly leave campus. If you arrive late with your child to school, you may not enter campus to walk them to class. A staff member will assist when necessary. If you would like to eat lunch with your child for a special occasion, you must first clear it in advance with adminitration. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – School Resumes – Regular day schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 18 4:00-5:00 PM – CVESDParent Workshop: Ask Away @ District office at 84 East J Street (Families will learn tips and tricks for preparing for parent-teacher conferences)
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – School site Council Meeting at 4 pm in conference room AGENDA
Friday, Feb. 21 – Kid’s Heart Challenge at 8:45 am
LEAD Academy for Spring Break
The LEAD Academy Program is offered during intersession (fall, spring, and summer) at no cost to CVESD students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Funded through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, LEAD Academy offers various academic and fun enrichment activities, field trips, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks).
*Spaces are limited. The highest priority is given to students identified as “unduplicated” (foster youth, unsheltered, students living in motels/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 LEAD Academy Program located? The LEAD Academy Program will be offered at six school sites: Castle Park, Clear View, Cook, Hilltop, Loma Verde, and Sotomayor.
Spring Registration Dates: Friday, February 7- Friday, February 14 ( *Registration opens at 6 p.m.)
Accepted and Waitlist Notification: Friday, March 7, 2025 *Email notification by 6 p.m.
Spring Program Dates: Monday, March 24- Friday, April 4, 2025 (*Closed Friday, March 28 and Monday, March 31, 2025 )
Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and light snacks are provided daily.
DID YOU KNOW?
Students should only miss school if they are sick.
Please make sure your child is here, lined up on the blacktop, no later than 8:15 a.m. If they are not lined up by 8:15, they will be marked tardy.
We begin a secure campus at 8:15 a.m. Parents/guardians must exit promptly after the morning message unless signed in to volunteer. Thank you.
Students can arrive as early as 7:30 a.m.
FREE breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. to 8:05 a.m.
If your child/children are absent it is very important to call the office to report the reason for the absence (619-6562030). Please leave a voicemail or send an email to olympicviewschool@cvesd.org.
Absences that are not reported will be considered UNEXCUSED.
If you pick up your child/children early and/or they are tardy for personal reasons this is considered unexcused.
Remember to bring a doctor’s note. Vacations, dentist, and doctor visits should be scheduled during our breaks whenever possible.
If your child misses school, they are missing out on important learning!
VESD LCAP Information
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.
For more information, please visit our LCAP district page or look below at the LCAP Parent Guide for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
In our continued effort to provide a safe environment for all, please adhere to the district’s new policy. After morning message, if you are not a registered volunteer, you must promptly leave campus. If you arrive late with your child to school, you may not enter campus to walk them to class. A staff member will assist when necessary. If you would like to eat lunch with your child for a special occasion, you must first clear it in advance with adminitration. Thank you for your understanding.
Olympic View collaborates with the South Bay YMCA, which offers essential services to many of our families. Through their scholarship programs and your help, the Y is able to help those in those most need in our community. You can make a donation to our fundraising page by following here – https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5916078?is_new=true
Olympic View Elementary-A Leader in Me School 