Thanksgiving Week Break

Thanksgiving Week Break begins on Monday, November 22nd and continues through Friday, November 26th. On behalf of the entire Clear View staff, I would like to express our gratitude for the the amazing students and families we have the privilege of working with each day; we are thankful to have all students back to school in person this year. We hope the week off provides your family with an opportunity to rest and spend quality time together. Have a wonderful and safe break.

School resumes on Monday, November 29th.

Veteran’s Day

Please remember that Thursday, November 11 is Veterans Day. In recognition of this holiday, there will be no school. School resumes on Friday, which will be a minimum day as usual.

Federal Survey Cards

On Friday, Federal Survey Forms were distributed to students. Please complete the form for your child and return it with your child to school as soon as possible. Forms will need to be returned no later than Friday, December 3, 2021.

Leader in Me Family Newsletter

This month we are introducing our monthly Leader In Me Family Newsletter to help inform families about what we are learning at school and connecting this learning to the home. The link below will open up the newsletter, which will allow you to access the links provided in the newsletter.

Leader in Me Family Newsletter – November

Clear View Parent Training

It’s not too late to sign up for our upcoming Social-Emotional Learning with Your Child training. If you are interested and able to attend, please us the QR code on the flyer below to sign up prior to the event.

Family-School Collab Flyer

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

On Tuesday, November 9th at 3:30 p.m. we will have an ELAC meeting via Microsoft Teams. ELAC is our English Learner Advisory Committee. All parents are welcome, but the committee is especially for the parents of Clear View English Learners. If you are a parent of an English Language Learner, we highly encourage you to be part of our ELAC and attend our meetings.

At this meeting we would like to determine our ELAC committee officers and provide an opportunity for attendees to give input on components our School Safety Plan.

Please use the link below to join our meeting on November 9 at 3:30 PM:

Click here to join the meeting

CVESD Sports

We are excited to announce that intramural sports will resume for students this year! In anticipation of the upcoming basketball and soccer seasons, we need volunteers! We would love to have basketball and soccer teams at Clear View this year. If you are interested in coaching one of our teams, please let us know. There are soccer leagues for 2nd – 6th grade students and basketball leagues for 4th – 6th grade students. Please email Mr. DeVore (ray.devore@cvesd.org) if you are interested in volunteering to coach.

Upcoming

November 11, 2021 – NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day Holiday

November 17, 2021 – CVESD Board of Education meeting at 6:00 PM

November 22-26, 2021 – Thanksgiving Week Break – NO SCHOOL

December 4, 2021 – CVESD Virtual Parent Academy

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween to all of those who celebrate! We hope everyone who goes out this evening stays safe. In terms of COVID safety, here are some recommendation for celebrating Halloween from the County of San Diego:

recommendations-for-celebrating-halloween

Federal Survey Cards

This week on November 5, Federal Survey Forms  will be distributed to students by their classroom teachers. Forms will need to be returned by Friday, December 3, 2021.

Fall Spirit Month and Red Ribbon Week Recap

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our Student Lighthouse Team who planned and organized our Fall Spirit Month and Red Ribbon Week. Our students took the lead on planning, advertising, and facilitating the various activities. They truly have been great examples of what it means to be students leaders. Here are some of the highlights:

Free COVID-19 Testing at CVESD Locations

The safety and wellness of our students and staff remain top priorities for our District. As such, our free COVID-19 testing program continues. The Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff at the following locations:

District Office (84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 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)

Hedenkamp Elementary School (930 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 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)

Here is the link to a handout which explains the difference between antigen and PCR/NAAT tests and when each test is required/recommended:   Click here for an easy-to-view handout

CVESD Mask Policy Reminder

The Chula Vista Elementary School Board revised the mask policy on August 25th at their Special Board Meeting. The mandate states:

• A properly positioned and correctly fitted mask must be worn at all campuses, including District offices, at all times, regardless of vaccination status.
• Adults may only remove masks when actively eating or drinking.
• Masks must be worn if anyone is around, students or staff, vaccinated or not. This includes parents/guardians who may be walking their students onto campus.
• Parents must wear a mask when on campus including in the parking lot and near our entry gates.
• Students may remove their masks only to play at recess/PE and to eat. Masks are required in hallways while traveling to and from the playground and lunch area.

Students will be required to wear a mask when they enter the campus, walk in the hallways,  and wait in line in the morning. Thank you for your cooperation and support with following these new protocols.

School Site Council (SSC) Meeting

Our next SSC meeting is this Wednesday, November 3rd at 3:30 via Microsoft Teams. At this meeting we talk about components our School Safety Plan and provide an opportunity for all attendees to give input. If you would like to attend the meeting, please email Ray DeVore (ray.devore@cvesd.org) for the meeting link.

Upcoming

November 11, 2021 – NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day Holiday

November 17, 2021 – CVESD Board of Education meeting at 6:00 PM

November 22-26, 2021 – Thanksgiving Week Break – NO SCHOOL

December 4, 2021 – CVESD Virtual Parent Academy

Red Ribbon Week

Clear View Elementary School will participate in a nationwide campaign entitled Red Ribbon Week. Our goal is to proactively create student awareness pertaining to problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. The national theme this year is “Drug Free Looks Like Me” This week is also a wonderful opportunity for your family to discuss issues like peer pressure and making the right choices for a healthy future.

We invite everyone to participate in our Red Ribbon Spirit Week (developed by our Student Lighthouse Team), where you can actively engage in a series of the fun, thematic days!

Program Usage Goals

We have two online programs to support students in their reading and math development/progress. Beginning this quarter, we will be monitoring the usage of the programs; the goal for each program is provided below. Students may access the programs from home to help reach or surpass the weekly usage goals. We encourage you to talk to your child about their program reading WIG and lead measures and discuss what can be done at home to support their reading progress.

• Smarty Ants (K-2nd) – 15-20 on the program minutes each day (75 or more minutes)
• Achieve3000 (3rd-6th)*– 2 activities at 75% or better (on the first try)
• iReady (K-6th) – 45-60 minutes

*Some 2nd graders have begun to use Achieve3000

Safe Ingress and Egress

As you know, the safety of all during drop-off and pick up is a priority. It takes the whole school community following school and neighborhood safety procedures to ensure all students and families are safe when coming to and leaving school each day. Please drive slowly and safely through the parking lots, drop-off/pickup loop, when entering and exiting the school campus, and along Windrose Way in front of the school. We have many students and families who cross the street on Windrose Way where cars exit our campus. Please be attentive and observe the speed limit and all posted signs around our school. We thank you in advance for being patient and courteous and helping keep everyone safe.

Good afternoon Clear View Families,

Drop Off and Pick Up Safety and Procedures

Safety is our priority and it takes the whole school community following school and neighborhood safety procedures to ensure all students and families are safe when coming to and leaving school each day. Please drive slowly and carefully through the parking lots, drop-off/pickup loop, when entering and exiting the school campus, and along Windrose Way in front of the school. We have many students and families who cross the street on Windrose Way where cars exit our campus. Please be attentive and observe the speed limit and all posted signs around our school. We thank you in advance for help in keeping everyone safe.

Please remember if you use our drop off and pick up zone in front of the school you need to stay in your car and continue to pull forward at all times. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in any of these areas. Additionally, please stay clear of all red zones in front of and near the school; not only does stopping in these zones impede the flow of traffic and present safety concerns, stopping in these areas can result in being ticketed. Additionally, remember that the staff parking lot is reserved for staff members and should only be accessed by non-staff members for the use of marked handicap parking spaces or for before or after school YMCA drop-off/pick-up.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during our drop-off and dismissal time.  We appreciate you modeling appropriate and courteous behavior for our Voyagers at all times.

PTA Executive Board Elections for 2021-22

On Tuesday, October 12 at 6:00, we will have a virtual association meeting for the purpose of electing PTA board for the 2020-21 school year. If you have been a PTA member at Clear View, you are encouraged to attend to participate in the election process. As you know, the PTA is a great way for parents to get involved in the school community. We look forward to working together with the PTA to find creative ways to engage our families this year.

PTA Meeting LINK

The meeting can be accessed using the following link: PTA Election Meeting

Make Up Picture Day

For students who were absent when we took fall pictures on September 1, our make up picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13. Our photography vendor this year will once again be Life Touch. We will pass along additional information about proofs and ordering pictures soon.

School Site Council (SSC)

Our next SSC meeting is this Wednesday, October 13th at 3:30 via Microsoft Teams. The meeting is public; if you would like to attend the meeting, please email Ray DeVore (ray.devore@cvesd.org) for the meeting link.

Free COVID-19 Testing at CVESD Locations

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff at the following locations:

District Office (84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 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)

Hedenkamp Elementary School (930 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 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)

Here is the link to a handout which explains the difference between antigen and PCR/NAAT tests and when each test is required/recommended:   Click here for an easy-to-view handout