Attendance Matters

Positive school attendance is critical for each student. At Clear View we have set the goal of 96% daily attendance for the year. So far this quarter, our average daily attendance is 96.26%. Let’s continue to prioritize attendance and commit to helping our students be at school ready to learn every morning.

Safe Campus Protocol Begins February 2nd

We would like to provide information about the implementation of the Campus Access and Safety Board Policy (BP 3515.1) at Clear View. As you are aware, the purpose of this board policy is to ensure we are aware of who is on campus at all times, helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

To ensure a smooth and safe arrival and dismissal process, our school will follow the operational policy guidelines below when we officially begin implementation on Monday, February 2:

• All parents/guardians entering campus before school will be required to sign in at the school office using the Raptor visitor management system and sign out when leaving campus.
  • Download and sign in to the Raptor app to ensure a smooth check-in process if you plan to enter campus (see link below).
• After signing-in, parents/guardians may accompany their child to either the designated morning drop-off area or breakfast area.
• Parents/guardians may stay with their child on campus until the first bell (8:40 AM), at which time they must exit campus.
• At the end of the school day, the closed campus protocol for LEAD Club/Hub will be in effect for dismissal. All students will be dismissed through the designated gates for pickup by their parents or guardians.

Please be sure to read the attached documents carefully, as they include important details for each grade level, including arrival and dismissal procedures.

Clear View Safe Campus Plan.pdf

raptor-visitor-safe-flyer-2025

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to make this transition successful for our entire school community.

Kids Heart Challenge Kicked Off! 3 Things to do Today!

We kicked off Kids Heart Challenge!  Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/clearview. Let’s promote healthy & happy hearts while raising donations for the American Heart Association to fight America’s #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke!  Our school can also earn funding and PE equipment along the way! 

Goals & Celebrations:

Our goal is to raise $9,000 to help others with special hearts and have 50% of our students sign up!

• When we raise $1,000 =  Extra recess with music
• When we raise $3,000 – No homework for 2 days
• When we raise $6,000 – Show in the auditorium
• When we raise $7,500 – Duct tape Principal Devore to the pillar
  • The top students get to duct tape!
• When we have 50% of students signed up the Principal + Teachers will do the Ice Bucket Challenge!
  • We will also earn additional $500 US Games for PE/Playground Equipment

3 Things to do TODAY!

1. Download the AHA Schools app
2. Give or Get a Donation! SEND 5 texts or emails to friends & family asking for support
3. Start Finn’s Mission where students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.

Click the link below to meet Kindergartner Phil and hear how he SAVED A LIFE after completing Finn’s Mission.  Don’t wait, sign up TODAY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsWFmABo5L8

Leader in Me Family Night

TK/Kinder Registration for 2025-2026 Virtual Town Hall

It is hard to believe, but it is already time to start thinking about the 2025-26 school year. If you have an incoming TK or kinder student, please join us at the virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, January 27th @ 4:30 pm. Attendees will learn about the programs and services that support early learners across CVESD. A recording of the meeting will be available on CVESD’s YouTube the following day.

YMCA Annual Campaign Fundraiser

As you know, Clear View partners with the South Bay YMCA on our campus. They provide valuable services to many of our families. They also provide scholarships to families. Please join us today in making a gift to the South Bay YMCA to support children, families, and seniors.

You can make a donation to our Clear View fundraising page by clicking on the link below:

https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/6850368

Every gift makes an incredible difference! Thank you for giving back to our community. Your support is appreciated!

Upcoming

February 4 – Leader in Me Family Night

February 12 – KHC Jump Rope Event; Friendship Picture Day

February 13-14 – Presidents Day Weekend – No School

March 16 – Spring Picture Day

Dear Clear View Families,

As we get ready to kickoff the Kids Heart Challenge at Clear View, we’d like to share the following information with you:

Don’t wait!  Students who sign up TONIGHT for Kids Heart Challenge will be honored at our assembly FRIDAY! By participating, you and your student will learn lifesaving skills, raise funds to help kids with special hearts and help earn rewards for our school.  Thank you for being a HEART HERO!

1. Sign Up at http://www2.heart.org/goto/clearview  or download the AHA Schools app 
2. Make a personal gift to kickstart your efforts
3. Start Finn’s Mission where students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.

Complete Finn’s Mission before our Kickoff Assembly to earn the XL Victor Keychain!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19. School resumes on Tuesday, January 20.

Attendance Matters

Positive school attendance is critical for each student. At Clear View we have set the goal of 96% daily attendance for the year.

We are off to a fantastic start, finishing the first half of the year with an average of 96.50% daily attendance (+0.55% higher than last year)! Let’s continue to commit to helping our students be at school ready to learn every morning.

Donuts & DeVore

You are invited to join us for Donuts & DeVore on Tuesday, January 20th at 8:50 am in the auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Clear View PTA and will begin with a brief association meeting followed by an opportunity to socialize with other parents, enjoy a sweet treat, and hear from Mr. DeVore about what is happening at Clear View, including important information about the rollout of the Campus Access and Safety Board Policy (BP 3515.1) at Clear View. See you on the 20th!

Safe Campus Update

We would like to provide an update on the implementation of the Campus Access and Safety Board Policy (BP 3515.1) at Clear View. As you are aware, the purpose of this board policy is to ensure we are aware of who is on campus at all times, helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment. To ensure a smooth and safe arrival and dismissal process, our school will follow the operational policy guidelines when we officially begin implementation on Monday, February 2:

• All parents/guardians entering campus before school will be required to check in at the school office using the Raptor visitor management system.
• After check-in, parents/guardians may accompany their child to the designated morning drop-off area or attend breakfast with their child.
• Parents/guardians may stay with their child on campus until the first bell (8:40 AM), at which time they must exit campus.

• Parents/guardians must sign out of Raptor upon leaving campus.

• At the end of the school day, the closed campus protocol for LEAD Club/Hub will be in effect for dismissal; all students will be dismissed through the designated gates for pickup by their parents or guardians.

Our team will be finalizing the details of our rollout plan this week. Additional information will be shared with you soon. Please be sure to check your email regularly for the latest updates.

*This week we are planning a soft launch of the new dismissal protocol with our kindergarten students at the kindergarten gate nearest to the 500 building. Kindergarten teachers will walk their students to the gate and dismiss hand to hand to parents there.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.

LEAD Clubs Begins This Week

We are excited for our LEAD clubs to begin for the 3rd quarter this week on Tuesday, January 20.

School Site Council (SSC) Meeting

Our next SSC meeting is this Wednesday, January 21st at 3:30 via Microsoft Teams. At this meeting we will be reviewing our middle of year district data and site budget. All are welcome to join us. If you would like to attend the meeting, please email Ray DeVore (ray.devore@cvesd.org) for the meeting link.

TK/Kinder Registration Virtual Town Hall

It is hard to believe, but it is already time to start thinking about the 2025-26 school year. If you have an incoming TK or kinder student, please join us at the virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, January 27th @ 4:30 pm. Attendees will learn about the programs and services that support early learners across CVESD. A recording of the meeting will be available on CVESD’s YouTube the following day.

Upcoming

January 27 – TK and Kindergarten Virtual Town Hall Meeting (4:30 pm)

February 13-16 – Presidents Day Weekend – No School

Attendance Matters

Consistent, on time attendance is critical for all students. Please make sure your child arrives to school before 8:45 am and is prepared for the day at school.

Last year, during the second quarter, our attendance rate was 95.44%. So far this quarter, we have an attendance rate of 96.4%. With just one week left in the second quarter, let’s finish strong!

If your child is absent for any reason, please communicate the absence with Alejandra Diaz, our Attendance Secretary, via email at alejandra.diaz@cvesd.org or by phone at (619) 498-3000.

Closed Campus Begins Quarter 3

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our Chat with the Principal! We appreciate your interest in learning more about our plan to implement the newly adopted closed campus policy (CVESD Board Policy 3515.1 on Campus Access and Safety). Beginning on January 13, 2026, all school campuses will transition to a closed campus environment; all visitors and volunteers during the school day must sign in at the front office. Please be on the lookout this week for finalized details of the plan, including visuals, logistical information, and a narrated video overview of the new arrival and dismissal protocol/plan. Thank you for your support in our effort to keep students safe.

10 Days of Winter Continues

PTA Winter Ball

The PTA is excited to invite everyone to the Winter Ball this Thursday, December 18, at 5:00 PM. Please remember to bring your completed PTA participation waiver, which will be sent out this week, as your entrance ticket for all attendees. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Lost and Found

We have many items in our lost and found. Please take a moment to browse the lost and found this week for any of your child’s items. The lost and found will be available to review before and after school. After this week, we will be donating the items to those in need.

Upcoming

December 22 – January 12 – Winter Break

Tuesday, January 13 – Quarter 3 Begins (Minimum Day)

Monday, January 19 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Tuesday, January 20 – Donuts and DeVore (9:00 AM)

Attendance Matters

Consistent, on time attendance is critical for all students. Please make sure your child arrives to school before 8:45 am and is prepared for the day at school.

This year, we have set a school-wide goal to achieve a 96% daily attendance rate. Currently, our attendance rate for the year is 96.49%.

Historically, the second and third quarters have been the quarters with our lowest daily attendance rates of the year. Last year, during the second quarter, our attendance rate was 95.44%. So far this quarter, we have an attendance rate of 96.47%! Let’s do our best to help keep our students healthy and at school for the next two weeks; let’s finish the quarter strong!

If your child is absent for any reason, please communicate the absence with Alejandra Diaz, our Attendance Secretary, via email at alejandra.diaz@cvesd.org or by phone at (619) 498-3000.

Chat with the Principal

You are invited to a special Chat with the Principal on Thursday, December 11 at 8:50 AM in the school library. This gathering will give us the chance to discuss and share our plans related to the latest board policy on campus access and security. Our closed campus plan and procedures will go into effect when students return from winter break on January 13, 2026. Your input is important as we work together to keep our school safe and welcoming for everyone. Thank you for partnering with us!

PTA News

Clear View is beginning the 2025–2026 National PTA School of Excellence program, and we are seeking volunteers to join our School of Excellence Committee. Committee membership is open to staff, parents, family members, and community members. If you’d like to participate, please email voyagerspta@gmail.com by Sunday, 12/07/2025, at 11:59 PM; our first meeting will be held Monday, 12/08/2025, from 7:00–8:00 PM via Zoom. Together, we will help strengthen communication, collaboration, and schoolwide engagement to support the Clear View community.

LEAD Clubs for Quarter 3

Registration for 3rd Quarter LEAD Clubs begins on Monday, December 8th and runs through 6:00 PM on Friday, December 12th. You can use the QR on flyer to register your student once enrollment opens. Upon registration, all students will be placed on a waitlist initially due to unduplicated priority requirements. After unduplicated students are placed, remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified by Friday, December 19th if your student has been successfully enrolled in their selected clubs or remains on the waitlist. If your student is on the waitlist, you will be contacted via email if/when a space becomes available.

School Site Council (SSC) Meeting

Our next SSC meeting is this Wednesday, December 10th at 3:30 via Microsoft Teams. At this meeting we will be reviewing our site-funded positions. All are welcome to join us. If you would like to attend the meeting, please email Ray DeVore (ray.devore@cvesd.org) for the meeting link.

Thanksgiving Week Break

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday and week off with family and friends. School resumes on Monday, December 1st with a regular day schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow morning.

Attendance Matters

Consistent, on time attendance is critical for all students. Please make sure your child arrives to school before 8:45 am and is prepared for the day at school.

During the month of November we had 95.62% attendance, bringing our overall average to 96.47% for the school year. Our goal is to average 96% attendance for the school year. Let’s do our best to help keep our students healthy and at school for the next three weeks leading up to winter break.

If your child is absent for any reason, please communicate the absence with Alejandra Diaz, our Attendance Secretary, via email at alejandra.diaz@cvesd.org or by phone at (619) 498-3000.

PTA Information

Clear View is currently in the process of becoming part of the 2025-2026 School of Excellence program with the National PTA. Please take time to help us improve your child’s learning experience by completing this anonymous survey through this link or the QR Code in the flyer. https://forms.gle/wBJYkQFygqn4Bd3s6

We are looking forward to celebrating with you at the Winter Ball! So that we can plan accordingly, please RSVP here to help us with a count. This event cannot happen without our amazing volunteers! Please sign up here to volunteer. This is a great opportunity for high school volunteer hours!

Traffic Reminders

Kinder Lot:

We understand the need for many families to park during arrival and dismissal in order to drop-off and/or pick-up their child. As you know, parking in the kinder lot is limited.

• It is essential that everyone follows parking lot regulations and refrains from parking along red curbs, unmarked parking spots, and in the drop-off/pick-up area. This will allow traffic to flow quickly and student and families to safely enter and leave campus in this area.

We encourage the use of the Terra Nova Park parking lot or the surrounding neighborhood for families dropping off and picking up students hand to hand at the TK/Kinder area.

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Loop In Front of the School:

• Please pull to the curb for drop-off and pick-up to avoid having students walking near moving vehicles.
• Continue to move as far forward as possible as you work your way through the line and pick up your child. This helps the line continue to move forward.
• Do not park in the pick-up/drop-off zone or leave your car unattended in these areas to pick up your child.

YMCA and Giving Tuesday

As we approach the holidays and Giving Tuesday, a day of global generosity which unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities, we would like to remind families and staff our school’s relationship with the YMCA. As you know, many students at Clear View Elementary participate in programs via the YMCA, including the LEAD Hub and camps housed at schools in our district during breaks. The YMCA is making a difference in our local community, whether it is by offering day camps to our students or swim lessons over the summer.

That is why we choose to support the YMCA not only with our time, but also in charitable giving. Please join our team today in making a gift to our local South Bay Family YMCA to support children, families, and seniors in our neighborhood.

You can make a donation to our school’s fundraising page in just seconds by clicking this link: https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5932480

Every gift makes an incredible difference! Thank you for giving back to our community.

Upcoming

December 18 – PTA Winter Ball Dance (5:00 – 7:00 PM)

Friday, December 19 – Last Day of Quarter 2

December 22 – January 12 – Winter Break

Tuesday, January 13 – Quarter 3 Begins (Minimum Day)