Week of Feb. 18 – 22, 2019

OV Love  Our Students showed their love for our school!  Fun to hear what makes Being a Golden Eagle special to them!

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Monday, Feb. 18 – No School in honor of President’s Day

COFFEE-WITH-THE-PRINCIPAL

Tuesday, Feb. 19 – Coffee with the Principal & ELAC/MFA Meeting at 8:30 am in the auditorium.  Come hear important information regarding What is happening at OV, Budget information and how your voice can be heard.  ELAC/MFA Agenda / Minutes

 

Wednesday, Feb. 20 – Kinder Registration Begins!  Children who turn 5 on or before September 1 are eligible for Kindergarten.

Wednesday, Feb. 20 – School Site Council Meeting at 4 pm in room 302.  Agenda / Minutes

Friday, Feb. 22 – School speech contest for grades 4-6.

Friday, Feb. 22 – Safe Routes to School.  Meet at Sunset View at 7:45 am

Thought Exchange is Coming Soon!  Beginning March 4 you will have the opportunity to tell us your thoughts about our funding priorities, programs, and more. View this Video to learn more.  This is an important process for parents and stakeholders and allows for your ideas and opinions to be heard.

OV Book Fair Is Coming Feb. 25-March 1!!

The OPTC has planned great events to support literature and inspire readers of all ages!

Book Fair

On March 7, 2019, Our Student Council and Philanthropy Club will be participating in the International Peace Run at Camarena Elementary School.  Stay Tuned for more information!

Teach Peace Back

OV Soccer Schedule

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Feb. 18 NO SCHOOL – Washington’s Birthday
Feb. 19 8:30 – 9:30 am ELAC Meeting/Coffee With The Principal
Feb. 20 Kinder open registrations for 2019 – 2020
Feb. 20  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm SSC Meeting
Feb. 22 7:45 am Safe Routes to Schools
Feb. 22  School Speech Contest Gd. 4-6
Feb. 25-March 1 Scholastic Book Fair and Read-A-Thon
March 1  Read Across Olympic View
March 8 YMCA Movie Night
Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

Week of Feb. 11 – 15

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We had a great time at the Valentine’s Dance.  Thank you to everyone who came, an to those who worked tirelessly to make it happen!

Friday, Feb 15 and Feb. 18 – No School in honor of Presidents Weekend

Image result for CAASPP   This Past week, a letter came home regarding upcoming CAASPP testing.  Please make sure to look for it in your child’s folder.   CAASPP Letter ENG.

CAASPP Letter SP.

Image result for ymcaEach year the Y gives thousands of dollars, donated by people like you, to provide SCHOLARSHIPS to those who need it the most. Your gift provides the resources needed to prevent DROWNING, reduce OBESITY and address POVERTY. Swimming lessons help children learn SAFETY AROUND WATER. Group classes and programs like gymnastics, sports and body pump help participants stay HEALTHY. Before and After School care provides ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT and a SAFE place for parents to leave their children while they work to support their families. Please help us STRENGTHEN our community by giving a gift TODAY!

Donate Here!

https://www.ymca.org/campaigner/southbay/42OLYM

or get a flyer in the school office.

Friday, March 8th – The “YMCA Family Movie Night” from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.  All funds will go towards our goal to raise $800.00 for YMCA.

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Wednesday Feb. 6 –  Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten registration packets are available for pickup in the school office. If you have a child entering TK or Kinder, be sure to pick up your packet.  Children who turn 5 on or before September 1 are eligible for Kindergarten.  Children who turn 5 after September 1 but before December 2 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.  For more information on Enrollment visit https://www.cvesd.org/parents/welcome_to_enrollment.

Calling all Golden Eagles in 2nd – 6th Grade! Image result for art contests

We need your creativity!

Create an image to represent The OV WAY

Contest rules and due date

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you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon? Here’s How…  Use this amazon link:

https://smile.amazon.com

When asked to pick a charity, enter Olympic View Parent Teacher Club in the search box and then choose our school. 

You can then log in with your normal amazon username and password.

Each time you shop on Amazon use smile.amazon.com.

Our school earns money with each purchase!

Parking Lot Safety

Thank you for helping to make our parking lot safe for everyone.Image result for parking lot safety

It is running smoother, and we all need to remember

that due to the size of our drop of and pick up zones,

there will be a wait time in picking up your child(ren)

Reminders:Image result for parking lot safety

  • Please adhere to the parking lot speed limit
  • Please pull forward to open spaces
  • Do Not have your child cross the parking lot to get to your car
  • Do Not park in Red Zones
  • Do Not leave your car unattended in the drop off and pick up zones
  • Please do not park in marked spots

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Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday

Feb. 18 NO SCHOOL – Washington’s Birthday

Feb. 19 8:30 – 9:30 am ELAC Meeting/Coffee With The Principal

Feb. 20 Kinder open registrations for 2019 – 2020

Feb. 20  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm SSC Meeting

Feb. 22 7:45 am Safe Routes to Schools

Feb. 22  School Speech Contest Gd. 4-6

Feb. 25-March 1 Scholastic Book Fair and Read-A-Thon

March 1  Read Across Olympic View

March 8 YMCA Movie Night

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

 

Feb. 4 – Feb. 8, 2019

Our Golden Eagles had a great time and raised money for The American Heart Association at our Kids Heart Challenge!

 

 

 

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Image result for elpacMonday, Feb. 4 – English Learners will begin ELPAC Testing.  Students will be testing in the morning.  Please make sure:    Image result for elpac

  • Your child is at school, on time
  • Eats a healthy breakfast
  • Gets a good nights sleep

Tuesday, Feb. 5 – Olympic View will be hosting teachers and administrators from our district.  We will have approximately 70 guests so please note parking will be impacted.

Wednesday, Feb. 6 – We will be taking our OV school-wide picture.  Students need to wear a red shirt.

 

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Wednesday Feb. 6 –  Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten registration packets are available for pickup in the school office. If you have a child entering TK or Kinder, be sure to pick up your packet.  Children who turn 5 on or before September 1 are eligible for Kindergarten.  Children who turn 5 after September 1 but before December 2 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.  For more information on Enrollment visit https://www.cvesd.org/parents/welcome_to_enrollment.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS MEETING

Our CVESD district is getting ready to welcome a new group of eager TK and K students for the 2019-2020 school year.  We encourage the parents of eligible TK and K students to attend the upcoming orientation scheduled for Monday, February 4th.

English TK K Flyer 2019

Spanish TK K Flyer 2019

Image result for valentines day in venice   Friday, Feb. 8 – Come enjoy a night in Venice at the School Valentine’s Dance.  Come enjoy good music and food from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  Please note the playground will be closed during the dance.  The auditorium and lunch arbor will be open.

Valentine

Calling all Golden Eagles in 2nd – 6th Grade! Image result for art contests
We need your creativity!
Create an image to represent The OV WAY
Contest rules and due date

ZONE TRANSFERS

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If your children are at Olympic View on a Zone Transfer, please

be sure to renew your transfer for the 2019-2020 school year.

Please stop by the office to submit your Zone Transfer as soon as possible.

 

Image result for amazon smileDid you know??

you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon? Here’s How…  Use this amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com
When asked to pick a charity, enter Olympic View Parent Teacher Club in the search box and then choose our school. 
You can then log in with your normal amazon username and password.
Each time you shop on Amazon use 
smile.amazon.com.
Our school earns money with each purchase!

 

Parking Lot Safety

Thank you for helping to make our parking lot safe for everyone.Image result for parking lot safety

It is running smoother, and we all need to remember

that due to the size of our drop of and pick up zones,

there will be a wait time in picking up your child(ren)

Reminders:Image result for parking lot safety

  • Please adhere to the parking lot speed limit
  • Please pull forward to open spaces
  • Do Not have your child cross the parking lot to get to your car
  • Do Not park in Red Zones
  • Do Not leave your car unattended in the drop off and pick up zones
  • Please do not park in marked spots

 

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Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday
Feb. 18 NO SCHOOL – Washington’s Birthday
Feb. 19 8:30 – 9:30 am ELAC Meeting/Coffee With The Principal
Feb. 20 Kinder open registrations for 2019 – 2020
Feb. 20  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm SSC Meeting
Feb. 22 7:45 am Safe Routes to Schools
Feb. 22  School Speech Contest Gd. 4-6
Feb. 25-March 1 Scholastic Book Fair and Read-A-Thon
March 1  Read Across Olympic View

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

Week of Jan. 28 – Feb. 1, 2019

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100th Day of School!

Thank you to those who came to support Olympic View and the Eastlake Educational Foundation!  

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Monday, Jan. 28 – Talent Show auditions for grades K-3 at 2:45 in the auditorum

Wednesday, Jan. 30 – Talent Show auditions for grades 4 – 6 in the auditorium

Wednesday, Jan. 30 – Smart Mind Robotics after school Program will begin.

Please note that students auditioning for the talent show must have turned in an performer’s application and have the music or props needed for audition.  Auditions will be closed, and parents may wait outside the auditorium.

Thursday, Jan. 31 – Coffee with the Principal – postponed to Feb. 19

Friday, Feb. 1 – Kids Heart Challenge (Jump For Heart) at 8:30 am.  Parents are welcome. Students can wear a sports jersey.

Our school has officially started the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) with the American Heart Association.  The event will be held on Feb. 1 at 8:30 am. Download the free APP Kids Heart Challenge OR go online at Olympic View’s Heart Hero Page .  You can earn a free glow in  the dark bracelet just for registering and our school can also earn PE/Recess Equipment! Just send 10 emails or ecards today!

Feb. 6 – Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten registration packets are available for pickup in the school office.  Registration day will be Feb. 20

It is not too late to sign up for Fit Kids after school sports.  Scholarships are available for Federal Employees.  Use the email located on the flyer.

Chess Club will also be starting up for 3rd quarter.  Flyers can be picked up in the school office.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP – School Meal Availability: Federal Employees

If you are a federal employee who has not received your paychecks:

In accordance with the USDA Eligibility Manual for School Meals, any household may apply for school meals anytime during the school year.  For your convenience, meal applications are available online at Lunch application, or paper applications are available and can be submitted at school offices, school

cafeterias, and the District office. For more information call:  760-752-1253

General meal application information:

A household may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a financial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced-price meals.

Only one application is required for all children in the household attending schools in the same Local Educational Agency. (LEA)

Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon? Here’s How…
Use this amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com
When asked to pick a charity, enter Olympic View Parent Teacher Club in the search box and then choose our school. 
You can then log in with your normal amazon username and password.
Each time you shop on Amazon use smile.amazon.com.
Our school earns money with each purchase!

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Feb. 6  O & V Picture Day (Wear RED)
Feb. 6 Kinder Registration Packets Available in School Office
Feb. 8  Family Valentine’s Dance 6:00-7:30
Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday
Feb. 18 NO SCHOOL – Washington’s Birthday
Feb. 19 8:30 – 9:30 am ELAC Meeting
Feb. 20 Kinder open registrations for 2019 – 2020
Feb. 20  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm SSC Meeting
Feb. 22 7:45 am Safe Routes to Schools
Feb. 25-March 1 Scholastic Book Fair and Read-A-Thon

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

Federal Employees

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP – School Meal Availability:

If you are a federal employee who has not received your paychecks:

In accordance with the USDA Eligibility Manual for School Meals, any household may apply for school meals anytime during the school year.  For your convenience, meal applications are available online at Lunch application, or paper applications are available and can be submitted at school offices, school

cafeterias, and the District office. For more information call:  760-752-1253

General meal application information:

§ A household may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a financial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced-price meals.

§ Only one application is required for all children in the household attending schools in the same Local Educational Agency. (LEA)

 

Week of Jan. 21 – 25, 2019

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Kinders sharing the OV WAY!  Way to go Mrs. Nieves!

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When leaves fall in Southern California, it is hard to resist!

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Our first school week of 2019 was wet, but productive!  We were excited to see everyone back!

Monday, January 21 – NO SCHOOL in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Wednesday, January 23 @ 4:00 pm in the auditorium – First annual all committee meeting.  School Site Council, ELAC/MFA, and OPTC will meet together.  A representative from Leader In Me will be here with information.  Spanish and Japanese translation will be available, along with childcare for ages 3 and up.  Anyone is welcome.
Agenda
Minutes from 11/14/18 Meeting

Wednesday, January 23 – Our OV Chess club will be back for session 2.  There will be a demo at lunch recess and a flyer posted in the next blog.

Friday, January 25 at 5:00 pm – Taste of Eastlake. If you have not purchased your tickets, please click on the link.  Register Here  Taste of Eastlake is sponsored by the Eastlake Educational Foundation that generously donates $20,000 a year to support our school programs.

Our school has officially started the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) with the American Heart Association.  The event will be held on Feb. 1 at 8:30 am. Download the free APP Kids Heart Challenge OR go online at Olympic View’s Heart Hero Page .  You can earn a free glow in  the dark bracelet just for registering and our school can also earn PE/Recess Equipment! Just send 10 emails or ecards today!

Our OV COED basketball teams begins playing this week.  Click here the the 2019 basketball schedule

Our COED Soccer team will be starting soon.  The schedule will be posted when it is out.

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January 31 8:30 am Military Parent Coffee
Feb. 1  8:30 am Jump Rope for Heart Event
Feb. 5  6:30 pm 1st grade Play
Feb. 6  O & V Picture Day (Wear RED)
Feb. 6  OPTC Board Meeting 5:00 pm
Feb. 8  Family Valentine’s Dance 6:00-7:30
Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday
Feb. 18 NO SCHOOL – Washington’s Birthday
Feb. 19 8:30 – 9:30 am ELAC Meeting
Feb. 20 Kinder open registrations for 2019 – 2020
Feb. 20  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm SSC Meeting
22 7:45 am Safe Routes to Schools
25-March 1 Scholastic Book Fair

Week of Jan. 14 – 18, 2019

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Welcome back Golden Eagles.  I hope you had an amazing holiday and New Year with friends and family!  The staff and I look forward to seeing you all!

Monday, Jan. 14 – Teacher prep day. NO SCHOOL for students

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Students return to school.  Minimum day schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 15 –  Jump for Heart kick off assembly

Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey regarding the spending of OPTC funds.  The top 2 responses were shade structures and a leadership program for students, staff and parents.  I am currently getting quotes from the district for the shade structures.

Save the date! January 23 at 4 pm.  We will be having a first ever all committee meeting.  The school Site Council, ELAC/MFA, OPTC will come together.  A representative from “Leader In Me,” will be presenting information regarding the program.  All are welcome to attend. Childcare provided ages 3 and up.

The Taste of Eastlake is coming soon!  If you have not purchased your tickets, please click on the link.  Register Here  Taste of Eastlake is sponsored by the Eastlake Educational Foundation that generously donates $20,000 a year to support our school programs.

As we continue to finds ways to work together to support our children, I would like to share information regarding an upcoming 4 part workshop series, Parenting for Success.  This series will be led by retired Principal, John DeVore.  Click on the link for more information and to register.  You can also register in the school office.

Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon? Here’s How… Since October 2018, your shopping has earned $117.00!
Use this amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com
When asked to pick a charity, enter Olympic View Parent Teacher Club in the search box and then choose our school. 
You can then log in with your normal amazon username and password.
Each time you shop on Amazon use 
smile.amazon.com.
Our school earns money with each purchase!

Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 22 – ELAC/MFA meeting rescheduled to Jan. 23
Jan. 21 – NO SCHOOL – Dr. King’s Birthday
Jan. 23 4:00 pm – All Committee Meeting (SSC,
OPTC, ELAC/MFA) in the auditorium
Jan. 25 5:00 pm –  EEF Taste of Eastlake
Jan. 31 8:30 am – Military Parent coffee.  Childcare ages 3 and up.

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

Week of Dec. 17 – 21

Thank you to our OPTC for sponsoring such a fun evening for our Golden Eagle community.  Holiday craft night was a huge success!

Tuesday, Dec. 18 8:30 am – 9:30 am ELAC/MFA Meeting.  ELAC/MFA Agenda
ELAC/MFA Minutes from 11/6/18

Tuesday, Dec. 18 – Thursday Dec. 20 – OPTC Holiday Store will be open for students to shop.  On Thursday Dec. 20 from 5:30 – 7 pm, Holiday Store will open for parents to help students buy presents for grandparents, siblings and others.  Come and shop and enjoy some hot cocoa with Mrs. Lines.  Click here for more information

Friday, December 21 8:30 am Holiday Sing for grades K-3.  Parents and family members are welcome.

Friday, December 21  Pajama Day.  Please remember to wear appropriate shoes.

Holiday Store

CYT is coming back to Olympic View!  CYT@Schools is devoted to introducing students to the performing arts.  Starting in January, students will begin rehearsals for Aladdin.  Click on the following  link for more information and to register.
Olympic View CYT registration flyer Winter 2019 

Golden Eagles! Taste of Eastlake is coming Jan. 25. Early Bird tickets are on sale today! They are going fast! Hope you can Join us. Proceeds support Eastlake Educational Foundation that provides our school with STEAM funding! Reserve your tickets here: https://eastlakeeducationalfoundation.salsalabs.org/…/index…

Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon? Here’s How…
Use this amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com
When asked to pick a charity, enter Olympic View Parent Teacher Club in the search box and then choose our school. 
You can then log in with your normal amazon username and password.
Each time you shop on Amazon use 
smile.amazon.com.
Our school earns money with each purchase!

There is still time to share your thoughts on how you would like to see the money spent that was raised by OPTC.  Please take a moment to rank the following ideas that have been presented by students and staff and some parents.  Your opinions are important!  Please complete by Friday, Dec. 21.  Click here to take survey.

Please do not leave your car unattended in the drop off and pick up zones.  Thank you!  Also, Please so not park in spaces marked for staff.  

Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 24 – Jan. 14 NO SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK
Tuesday, Jan. 15 3rd Quarter Begins – Minimum Day
Jan. 15 Jump Rope for Heart Kick-Off Assembly at 8:30 am
Jan. 16 School Rules and Safety Assembly
Jan. 18 Family Movie Night 5:30 pm
Jan. 21 NO SCHOOL – Dr. King’s Birthday
Jan. 22 ELAC Meeting 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Jan. 23  School Site Council Meeting @ 4 pm

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved

Dec. 10 – 14, 2018

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Monday, Dec. 10  Philanthropy club will start selling Jingle grams after school.  Grams are $1.  All proceeds will go to the California Wildfire Relief Fund.

Thursday, Dec. 13  will be the final Homework Club for the second quarter.  Homework Club will resume after Winter Break on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Thursday, Dec. 13  Bedtime Story with Principal Lines – Go to the Olympic View Golden Eagles Facebook page at 7:30 pm for a bedtime holiday story!

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Friday, Dec. 14  Award Assemblies
K-3  8:30 am
4-6   9:30 am

Friday, Dec. 14  Safe Routes to School – Meet at Sunset View Park at 7:45 am and walk to school with us!

Friday, Dec. 14  OPTC Holiday Craft Workshop from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  Come and make a holiday craft and get into the holiday spirit!

Did you know you can help our school raise money just by shopping on Amazon? Here’s How…
Use this amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com
When asked to pick a charity, enter Olympic View Parent Teacher Club in the search box and then choose our school. 
You can then log in with your normal amazon username and password.
Each time you shop on Amazon use 
smile.amazon.com.
Our school earns money with each purchase!

There is still time to share your thoughts on how you would like to see the money spent that was raised by OPTC.  Please take a moment to rank the following ideas that have been presented by students and staff and some parents.  Your opinions are important!  Click here to take survey.

Please do not leave your car unattended in the drop off and pick up zones.  Thank you!

UPCOMING DATES:
Dec. 17  OPTC Holiday Store Preview- Click here for more information
Dec. 18-21  OPTC Holiday Store open
Dec. 20   From 5:30 – 7 pm, Holiday Store open for parents to help students buy presents for grandparents, siblings and other.
Dec. 18  Dr. Escobedo Superintendent Visit
Dec. 24 – Jan. 14   No School – Winter Break

Get District and School Notifications 2018-19 SMS Text Opt-in Eng Sp

Olympic View Twitter – CVESD_Olympic  our hashtag is #olylearns

FB Page – Olympic View Golden Eagles

2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved