EastLake Elementary News – End of Quarter 3

Parent Teacher Conferences Start This Week

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, March 13 – Thursday, March 20th.  Our school will be on Minimum Days for TK-6th Grade students during the conference week.  Please sign up with your child’s classroom teachers.  We look forward to celebrating all of our students and their growth this year!

South Bay YMCA Annual Campaign 

Each year at EastLake, we support our YMCA’s Annual Campaign.  The YMCA is a very important partner with us here at EastLake, and we work together to support of our students and families.  This is our way to give back!  The YMCA’s Annual Campaign helps to be able to provide program for our community – there is no age limit to who they are able to provide resources for.

We are 1/2 way to our goal. Here is our EastLake Elementary Link

📚🌸 Spring Scholastic Book Fair: March 17-20 🌸📚

Our annual Spring Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success! Volunteers play a crucial role in creating a magical experience!

How to Sign Up:
Please sign up by March 10, 2025 to ensure we have adequate coverage for all shifts using the sign up genius’s link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA9AB2DA6FFC70-eastlake

Your involvement makes a significant difference! Whether you can spare an hour or a whole day, we appreciate any time you can contribute.

📅 Save the Date! Taste of Eastlake 🎉

Join us for a night of fun, food, and fundraising to support our school! 🍽️🎶

Come enjoy delicious bites from local restaurants, live entertainment, and a silent auction – all while helping raise funds for our amazing school community!

Stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎊

Everyday Counts – Attendance Reminders

Just a reminder that our gates open for breakfast and the track at 7:45 am – we encourage our families to take advantage of this opportunity, as you beat the parking lot rush!  School starts promptly at 8:1 5 am and students should be in line on the blacktop by 8:10am.

If your child is absent, please reach out to us as soon as possible so that we can clear it.  It is best to clear the absence within one week to avoid receiving truancy letters.  It is very challenging to go back to prior months, as our attendance records have already been submitted to the district.  

Here are tips for attendance to know what is excused and what is not:

  • Please call the office to report any absences and the reason for the absence.
    • Excused Absences: illness, doctor appointments for the student, military engagements (ex. ceremony, return from deployment), death of an immediate family member, etc.
    • Unexcused Absences:  appointments for other family members, out of town, vacations, etc.
    • Independent Study:  If you know ahead that your child might need to miss school (ex. family reunion), please contact your child’s teacher and our office to set up an independent study contract.  Independent Study contracts are available for 1 or more days, but not more than 15 cumulative days in a school year.  Independent Study Contracts should be requested at least one week in advance.
    • Tardy:  Students are considered tardy if they are not in class by 8:15 am.

 

ELPAC is HERE!

ELPAC is Here!

Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) students are gearing up for the annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC). ELPAC is a required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) given to students whose primary language is one other than English. The test is administered to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

ELPAC will be administered to CVESD students starting February 3rd, 2025. As testing begins, we encourage families to prepare their children for the testing period by supporting them in the following ways:

  • Ensure your child attends school and arrives on time.
  • Make sure your child gets to bed early and gets a good night’s sleep.
  • Feed your child a healthy breakfast before dropping them off at school.
  • Encourage your child to do their best and remind them that their test performance does not solely determine their academic progress.

Families play a crucial role in supporting each child’s academic journey, which includes being prepared for and completing assessments like ELPAC. By leveraging the insights gained from the test, we can continue to strive towards providing high-quality education for all students and ensuring they are prepared for their current and future endeavors.

You can find more information about testing at our district by clicking here.

Here is the REVISED schedule for our students here at EastLake:

Local Accountability Control Plan – Your Valuable Input is Needed

Video in ENGLISH

Video en español

Each year, school districts are required to develop and update their Local Control and Accountability Plan, also known as LCAP, which is a three-year plan that outlines the goals, actions, and expenditures aimed at improving student outcomes. The plan is meant to align with several key state priorities, including student achievement, school climate, parent involvement, and conditions for learning.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is committed to ensuring that the district meets all students’ needs and is accountable to the communities they serve. As part of the district’s LCAP process, the district will be hosting in-person informational sessions. Each session will offer an overview of the LCAP and allow you to share your insights through our community survey. Sessions will be offered in English and Spanish, and interpretation will be available. If you need interpretation for a language other than Spanish, please click the link here at least two weeks before the scheduled session date.

Informational Session Details:

  • March 12 (English) at Enrique S. Camarena – 6-7 p.m.
  • March 19 (Spanish) at the district office – Noon-1 p.m.

If you cannot attend in person, you are welcome to complete the community survey online via the following links:
LCAP Survey (English)
LCAP Survey (Spanish)

New Student Registration for 2025/26 Open Now!

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) online enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open.

To register for transitional kindergarten, your child’s birthdate must be between 09/02/20 through 09/01/2021. To register for kindergarten, your child’s birthday must be between 09/02/19 through 09/01/20.

New this year:

The Student Placement Department will now manage zone transfers. Priority will be given to students residing within designated attendance areas, with additional consideration given to factors such as classroom capacity, attendance records, and behavior history. Due to continued growth, no new transfers will be approved for eastern schools. No action is needed if your child stays at their neighborhood school.

For more information regarding enrollment requirements please visit cvesd.org/enrollnow.

Looking Ahead:

  • SSC – March 12th at 3:00pm SSC Agenda
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences/Minimum Days – March 13th – 20th
  • Book Fair – March 17th – 20th in Library
  • Spring Break – March 24th – April 4th
  • Students Return for Quarter 4 – April 7th Minimum Day

This Week at EastLake Elementary

Pizza with the Principal 

November 5th at 5:30

Holiday Card Competition

If your child is participating, entries are due to EastLake Office by November 22nd (no exceptions).

Holiday Card Competition Flyer 2024

Drive Like Your Kids Go Here – Traffic Safety

Safety is of utmost importance to us here at EastLake.  Please make sure to follow the traffic patterns and not leave your car unless you are in a parking stall or on the street.  Here are some friendly reminders for our parking lot:

  • Park cars in marked stalls or on the street
    • Cars should not be left double parked and blocking cars parked in spaces
    • Cars are not to be parked in handicap loading areas
    • Cars without handicap placards are not allowed to park in handicap spaces
  • No parking on RED curbs
    • Do not leave your car unattended at red curbs.
  • Use crosswalks
  • Follow the traffic patterns within the parking lot
  • Allow time for drop off and pick up
    • Gates open at 7:45 for breakfast and track.  The lot is empty at that time!
  • Keep traffic moving

If we all work together to follow the expectations, the traffic will flow smoothly, and everyone will get to their destination safely.  Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this matter.

Footwear in Elementary School

Students need to wear shoes that appropriate for physical education and recess play. Corcs are not appropriate for PE or recess play. Yes they are closed toed but many students have sustained injuries playing/running in Crocs. Students spend 100 minutes weekly in PE and more playing at recess. We do not dress out for PE in elementary school so please make sure your child are in appropriate shoes for school everyday. – Thank you

Character Builders

The Character Builders Program is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, fun, and caring environment. Each day includes a new program or activity to help participants learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including sports and games, STEAM projects, homework support and more!

Hours of Operation

Programming Before School After School
Monday – Friday: School days, Including minimum days 6:00am – School Bell School Bell – 6:00pm

For registration purposes, refer to the follow the steps below: 

  1. Create a My Y Account https://community.ymcasd.org/
  2. Complete Child Care Question Forms per child (See below)
  3. Once both have been completed call South Bay Family YMCA  619 421-9622
  4. They will collect billing information and have you pay the fee for the month and registration fee.

Registration fee is $100 per child for participants, save up to 15% with select Y-Memberships

NOTE: If assistance is needed, please do not hesitate to contact our registration team: 

South Bay Family YMCA at (619) 421-9622

Email: southbaycb@ymcasd.org

Program assistance is available to those families who qualified for it: 

 

This Week October 28 – November 1st at EastLake Elementary School

This Week:

October 28th-November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 29th: Safety Committee Meeting 3:00pm in Conference Room/Office: Safety Committee Agenda 10_29_24  **This Meeting is open to the Public

October 30th: Site Council Meeting 3:00pm in room 204: SSC Agenda 10_30_24 **This Meeting is open to the Public

October 31st: Costume Parade 8:30 – 9:30 in front map area

November 1st: Day of the Dead Celebration in MPR ** Look for the Communication from Teachers to parents about event

 

Important Upcoming Dates and Events:

November 4th: ELAC Parent Night 5:30-6:30 pm

November 8th: Veterans’ Breakfast 7:45-8:15 MPR

November 11th: Veterans’ Day NO SCHOOL

CVESD University for Families – Next Session 

A new initiative at the Chula Vista Elementary School District, CVESD University is a series of workshops, events, and engagement opportunities designed for families. As part of the program, parents/guardians will receive a Parent Passport and will earn special recognition for their attendance in eight or more district-level events throughout the 2024-25 school year. All workshops will take place at the district office located at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista. Light refreshments will be provided.

Title: No, Seriously, I’m OK

When: Tuesday, November 19

Where: District Office 4-5 p.m.

What: Families will learn basic techniques they can easily adopt at home to manage stress.

November 25th – 29: Thanksgiving Week NO SCHOOL

December 2nd – 6th: PTA Holiday Shop for students

December 20th- January 13th: Winter Break NO SCHOOL

January 14th: Quarter 3 Starts for students: MINIMUM DAY

 

This Week at Eastlake – September 16th-20th

Eagle Dash was a success!! Ernie the Eagle was a HIT!!

We are so close to our $25,000 goal, with $24,056 raised so far! Let’s give a final push!

Currently, Mrs. Pelayo’s class is in 1st place for most raised and Mrs. Dean’s class is leaning in participation. Thank you for your support!!

Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences began Thursday, September 12, and end Thursday, September 19.  Remember, during the conference period, minimum days for all students.  Please know that our teachers will make every effort to meet in person with any legal guardian or parent who has educational rights for a child and that you may also request a follow-up meeting if you have further questions or concerns. Please contact your child’s teacher directly.

Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact

EastLake Elementary School jointly develops the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact through School Site Council. A Title I Annual Parent Meeting is held at the beginning of the school year to share information about Title I, the programs at the school, and how parents can provide input into this policy and the compact. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy is distributed during the first quarter of the school year at Coffee with the Principal, School Site Council, ELAC and at the fall Parent-Teacher Conference. Additionally, the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact is distributed to parents via School Messenger and is posted on the school website.

2024-25 Needs Assessment Title 1

ELAC Committee Meeting

this Tuesday September 17th at 8:30 am

District Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

Budget Advisory Committee Flier

2024 Fleet Week

2024 FLEET WEEK LETTER

Important Dates

September 12th -20th: Parent Teacher Conferences ALL MINIMUM DAY

September 16th – 19th: Scholastic Book Fair

September 17th: ELAC parent meeting *Everyone is invited

September 23rd – October 7th: Fall Break

October 8th: School starts for student MINIMUM DAY

This Week at EastLake Elementary School – September 9th-13th

Eagle Dash

We have already raised $17,000 for our school. All the proceeds go directly to EastLake Elementary School. With your support we can make it happen! Every bit counts, and to keep you motivated here’s a sneak peek at on of the amazing prizes you could win.

🏃‍♂️🎉 *Eagle Dash Fundraiser Challenge** 🎉🏃‍♀️

Shoutout to our **Top 5 Teachers** with the highest percentage of students registered for the Eagle Dash Fundraiser! 👏👏
🏅 **1st Place:** Dean – 76%
🏅 **2nd Place:** Rodriguez – 62%
🏅 **3rd Place:** Ramos-Hernandez – 57%
🏅 **4th Place:** DeLara – 56%
🏅 **5th Place:** Uribe – 55%
The race is on! 🏃‍♀️🏃 The first teacher to hit 100% student registration OR the teacher with the highest percentage at the end will win a **$100 gift card**! 💳
Let’s support our school and make this Fun Run unforgettable!

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Dear Parents,
Our school’s Book Fair is just around the corner, and we need **your help** to make it a success! If you’re available on **September 16-19**, we would love to have you volunteer and support our students’ love for reading. Whether it’s helping with setup, guiding the kids, or handling sales, every bit of help counts!
📅 **Dates:** September 17-19
📍 **Location:** School Library
👥 **Sign up to volunteer here:**
Thank you in advance for your time and support. Let’s make this year’s Book Fair the best yet! 📖✨

🚗🧽 **6th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser Alert!** 🧽🚗

Come support our 6th grade class as they raise funds for their upcoming activities! Join us at **Soapy Joe’s** on September 18th from **7 AM to 9 PM**. Get your car sparkling clean while helping out a great cause!
Participate by scanning the barcode below at the pay terminal at the Soapy Joe’s Car Wash in Bonita. You may also participate by ordering online at https://soapyjoescarwash.com/washclub-donation/ using online code DONATE027 during the same time.

Spirit Wear

“🍂 Get ready for fall with our classic spirit wear! Show your pride and stay cozy all season long. 🧥✨
🛒 Shop online now and secure your favorite pieces before they’re gone! Hurry, orders must be placed before Fall Break!

Parent Teacher Conferences September 12th-19th

Our school will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences for grades TK-6th Grade Students beginning Thursday, September 12th through Thursday September 19th.  During that time, our TK-6th Grade students will be on Minimum Day Schedule.  Families, please plan accordingly for the early release schedule during conferences.

Teachers will be reaching out to schedule a time to meet with all families to get to know your students and share a little bit about what they have been working on here at school.  We look forward to this time with our families!

Independent Study Contracts:

If your child is out of school for 3 or more consecutive days, we encourage you to request an Independent Study Agreement from our school attendance office. This will help ensure that your child stays on track with their studies during their absence.

Please note the following guidelines:

  • Parents may request an Independent Study Agreement for up to 14 days per academic year.
  • For students in special education, the maximum is 10 days per academic year.

To request an Independent Study Agreement, please contact the school attendance office as soon as you are aware of your child’s upcoming absence. This will allow us ample time to prepare the necessary materials. Teachers will need at least one-week notice to be able to prepare these materials.

Missing just two days each month will result in a student being considered chronically absent. Data suggests that chronic absenteeism can hurt a child’s math and reading skills in the long-run!

Traffic Safety

Safety is of utmost importance to us here at EastLake.  Please make sure to follow the traffic patterns and not leave your car unless you are in a parking stall or on the street.  Here are some friendly reminders for our parking lot:

  • Park cars in marked stalls or on the street
    • Cars should not be left double parked and blocking cars parked in spaces
    • Cars are not to be parked in handicap loading areas
    • Cars without handicap placards are not allowed to park in handicap spaces
  • No parking on RED curbs
    • Do not leave your car unattended at red curbs.
  • Use crosswalks
  • Follow the traffic patterns within the parking lot
  • Allow time for drop off and pick up
    • Gates open at 7:45 for breakfast and track.  The lot is empty at that time!
  • Keep traffic moving

If we all work together to follow the expectations, the traffic will flow smoothly, and everyone will get to their destination safely.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to EastLake soon, from September 16th through September 19th!

Important Dates

September 11th: School Site Council Meeting @ 3:00 SSC Agenda 9_11_24 *Everyone is welcome.

September 13th: Eagle Dash

September 12th -20th: Parent Teacher Conferences ALL MINIMUM DAY

September 16th – 19th: Scholastic Book Fair

September 23rd – October 7th: Fall Break

October 8th: School starts for student MINIMUM DAY

EastLake Elementary – Week of August 19th – 23rd

Pizza with the Principal & PTA Association Meeting

Thursday, August 22nd at 5:00 in the Auditorium.

Agenda: EastLake Student Achievement, Volunteer Opportunities, LEAD afterschool Information, Student Behaviors, and more.

School Readiness Workshops August 2024

Important Dates

Wednesday, August 21st: EastLake School Site Council Meeting 3:00 pm in Room 204. *SSC Agenda 8_21_24

Thursday, August 22: PTA Association Meeting 5:00 in EastLake Auditorium

Thursday, August 22: PIZZA with the Principal Meeting at 5:30 in EastLake Auditorium

Friday, August 23: ELAC Meeting (English Learner Advisory Committee 8:30 am in EastLake Auditorium

Monday, September 2nd: NO School – Labor Day

This Week at EastLake – August 5th-9th

We officially finished our first two weeks of school!  Thank you to all of our families who came to the Curriculum Night last Wednesday.  We are excited for an awesome year ahead!  If you were unable to make it, teachers will be sending home the information for families to review.  Below is the Principal’s Message and Title 1 Information video:

Please fill out our ballot for our parent nominees for our EastLake School Council.

EastLake’s School Site Council Ballot for the 2024/25 School Year. It will only take you a few minutes to vote. Voting closes August 11th. Thank you

Kindergarten and TK Schedule This Week

Kindergarten and TK will be on full day schedules this week. Daily Schedule

Cell Phone and Smartwatch Waiver 2024-25 School Year

Please fill out this form if your child if your child is planning on bring a Cell Phone or Smart Watch to school. If we do not have a form on file, we will ask that your child not bring these devised to school or just fill out the form.

Thank you

Looking for Parking Lot Volunteers

If you can help volunteer in our parking lot in the morning or afternoon. Meet with us tomorrow, August 5th outside the front office at 7:50. We really could use the help.

Spirit Week This Week:

Monday Aug. 5th: Dress like a tourist
Tuesday, Aug. 6th: Dress bright like an Olympic Torch- wear sunglasses and bright colored clothing
Wednesday, Aug 7th: Impress the Judges: Dress to impress for your school picture! Bring your smile!
Thursday, Aug. 8th: Train our minds and bodies- wear your favorite sports team jersey.
Friday, August 9th: Let’s Go Team USA! Wear red, white and blue spirit clothes and accessories!

Important Dates

Wednesday, August 7th: Picture Day

Wednesday, August 21st: EastLake School Site Council Meeting 3:00 pm in Room 204. *Agenda to follow

Thursday, August 22: PTA Association Meeting 5:00 in EastLake Auditorium

Thursday, August 22: PIZZA with the Principal Meeting at 5:30 in EastLake Auditorium

Friday, August 23: ELAC Meeting (English Learner Advisory Committee 8:30 am in EastLake Auditorium

Monday, September 2nd: NO School – Labor Day

 

 

 

 

This Week at EastLake – July 29-Aug. 2

What a great first week of school

It was a spectacular first week for our Eagles. Our students are adjusting well to their new classrooms and exemplifying our EastLake traits of being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. We applaud your efforts and support at home with the new routines at the beginning of the year.

EastLake School Site Council – Elections

EastLake School Site Council has an opening for one parent this year. If you would like to be on the ballet, please email me at cynthia.orr@cvesd.org. Elections will be via Parent survey during the week of August 10th-16th.

Our meetings are about once a month on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm at EastLake Elementary.

The School Site Council serves as the school community representative body for determining the focus of the school’s academic instructional program and all related categorical resources. The Legislative intent for the formation of School Site Councils is that individuals who are most affected by the operation of the school should have a major role in the decisions regarding how a school functions. Education should be a joint effort of parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff – those whose common goal is the success of all students.

EastLake Parent Organizations

Hi Everyone,

Every school usually has a few and we are no different. The goals of the various organizations are quite different, but they all have a common goal and that is to provide support to the school. EastLake is an amazing school with a tremendous amount of volunteers and because of this our school is a standout in the community. If you’d like more info on any of them or want to get involved please let me know:

  • PTA (Parent Teacher Organization). The parents who volunteer to be part of this group give a tremendous amount of time and energy, but it is completely voluntary. Most families contribute financially by becoming members of the PTA. Others however have a desire to be directly involved with some of the different events such as our upcoming Fall Festival or our EastLake Idol show to name a couple. The majority of the funds raised by the PTA go directly back to the school providing playground equipment, assemblies, teacher supplies, and just about anything else the school needs to support the students.
  • School Site Council is a combination of parents and staff members whose main goal is to oversee the school budget and it goals for the year. On our SSC we have 5 parents (who are elected into office by you) and 4 staff members (elected by other staff). Each year the SSC makes key decisions as to how funding should be utilized to make our school as efficient and successful as possible. Elections are held each year, so if your interested please let us know.
  • Another important group is our English Language Advisory Committee. This is a voluntary group of parents who come together to support those students who are learning English. The committee meets once a month and learns what the school is doing with our EL students as well as what parents can do at home to support achievement. In addition, the committee provides recommendations and suggestions to the school so we know what parents need to support their kids. With around 17% of our population being categorized as English Learners, this is a growing group so it is critical that we have an open source of communication between school and home and our ELAC volunteers is a critical part of our success. If you would like more information about this committee please email melissa.hernandez@cvesd.org

Curriculum Night

Wednesday, July 31 – Curriculum Night for 1st – 6th grade

  • Session #1: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Principal Welcome Video and Title 1 Parent Notification After Session #1:  5:30-5:45
  • Transition Time: 5:30pm – 5:40pm
  • Session #2: 5:45pm – 6:15pm

*Identical presentations, offered at two times for families to have more flexibility.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our main office at (619) 421-4798, via phone or email me at cynthia.orr@cvesd.org.  Our school team is excited to see our students and families soon!

Sincerely,

Cindy Orr

Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year

Dear EastLake Elementary Families,

As we approach the opening of the 2024-2025 school year, I hope this message finds you and your family well.  My name is Cindy Orr and I am excited to serve this community as your principal!  If you would like to know a little more about me, please click Principal Welcome, which will take you to my page on our school blog.  I look forward to reconnecting with our current families and welcoming our new families.

I know our entire team is ready to welcome our students on July 24th. Below you will find information about the start of school.

Monday, July 22nd – We will have 3 activities starting at 4:00 

  1.  4:00-4:30 pm - TK and ALL Kindergarten Orientation: We will have our TK and Kindergarten parent orientation. This meeting will be held in the auditorium at EastLake Elementary, 1955 Hillside Drive, 91913.
  2. 4:30-5:00 pm –Only New to Dual Immersion Parent/Guardian Meeting: This meeting is for parents/guardians that are NEW to our DI program. You will learn about the expectations of being in a DI program and sign a commitment form. This meeting will be held in the auditorium at EastLake Elementary, 1955 Hillside Drive, 91913.
  3. 4:30-5:00 pm –English Only TK and Kinder Curriculum Night in classrooms We will have TK and English only Kindergarten curriculum night in your child’s classroom. We will dismiss you to go to your various classrooms at 4:40 to hear more specific information regarding TK and EO Kinder. 
  4. 5:00-6:00 pm - Packet Pick-up Popsicle Party:We will have a welcome back have a popsicle and pick up all the needed information including class and room assignments on the front lawn of EastLake Elementary. 

 Wednesday, July 24: 1st Day of School

Wednesday, July 31 – Curriculum Night for 1st – 6th grade

  • Session #1: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Principal Welcome Video and Title 1 Parent Notification After Session #1:  5:30-5:45
  • Transition Time: 5:45pm – 5:50pm
  • Session #2: 5:50pm – 6:20pm

*Identical presentations, offered at two times for families to have more flexibility.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our main office at (619) 421-4798, via phone or email me at cynthia.orr@cvesd.org.  Our school team is excited to see our students and families soon!

Sincerely,

Cindy Orr

Important Information for TK and Kinder EastLake Parents

Letter for TK and Kinder Parents

Office is Now Open

Our school main office is now open from 7:45 AM- 4:00 PM, daily.  Our office team is processing continuing enrollment forms, enrolling new families and getting ready to open the school year.  We are available to support our families with questions you may have.  Please also be sure to subscribe to our EastLake Elementary School Blog by visiting https://eastlakeelementary.edublogs.org/

Continuing Student Registration for Returning Students

All returning families should have received an email notification from PowerSchool to complete the “CONTINUING STUDENT REGISTRATION” process back in late May and reminders if we have not received your information back yet.  If you already completed this process, no need to do anything more.  If you have not completed this yet, please search your inbox by searching “PowerSchool” to locate the student specific link and complete the process.  Completion of the Continuing Student Registration process is required for 2024-25 school year enrollment.

If your plans have changed and your student(s) are not returning to Eastlake Elementary for the upcoming school year, please call the office as soon as possible to let us know.

As a reminder, this process is only for returning students – not new students.

Teacher Assignments and First Day Schedule

By the evening of July 22nd, parents will receive email notification of teacher and classroom assignments for the 2024-2025 school year.

The first day of school will be July 24th and follow the schedule below:

  • Grade TK: 8:00 AM-12:45 PM (Minimum Day)
  • Grade K:  8:15 AM-1:00 PM (Minimum Day)
  • Grades 1-6: 8:15 AM-1:15 PM (Minimum Day)

Schedule for Thursday and Friday of the First Week

Thursday, July 25th:

  • Grade TK: 8:00 AM-12:45 PM (Minimum Day)
  • Grade K:  8:15 AM-1:00 PM (Minimum Day)
  • Grades 1-6: 8:15 AM-2:45 PM (Full Day)

Friday, July 26th:

  • Grade TK: 8:00 AM-12:45 PM (Minimum Day)
  • Grade K:  8:15 AM-1:00 PM (Minimum Day)
  • Grades 1-6: 8:15 AM-1:15 PM (Minimum Day)

*Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten will be on MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE through Friday, August 2nd.  Please plan accordingly.  

Our Morning Expectations

Students will line up at their classroom line letters on the blacktop. Line letters will be posted on classroom doors and their will be lots of adults to help. Students should not arrive on campus before 7:45am, as there is no supervision. Gates will open at 7:45 am, no earlier. Between 7:45 and 8:10am, students should be in one of the following three places:

  1. Students can be at the tables eating breakfast. Breakfast is from 7:45-8:10. The cafeteria closes at 8:10.
  2. Students can participate in Running Club (all students and families are welcome). At this time, it is running or walking the track.
  3. Standing in line in front of their classroom letter on the blacktop.  The only exception would be TK and Kinder students who line up in front of their classroom.
  4. At 8:10am (first bell), students who are in Running Club or at the lunch tables should make their way to the classroom lines on the blacktop. We will dismiss each classroom line to walk to their classroom. They will meet their teacher at the door when the second bell rings at 8:15am.

At 8:15, teachers will open their doors, take out their backpack cart, and invite students in for a day of learning.

Morning supervision:

  • Students should not be dropping off backpacks by the classroom first.
  • Students should not be bringing their own playground equipment or trading cards/toys.
  • No eating on the blacktop.
  • Students should not be on their cell phones on campus. If your child needs to contact you, they just need to ask and talk to you with a noon duty or teacher present.
  • All cell phones, need to be given to teachers until the end of the day.
  • No students should be by their classroom or in the center open area except TK and Kinder students.

Please help us by encouraging your student(s) to follow our morning procedures.  Teachers will work with classes so that students know what the expectations are.

Thank you for your support in keeping students safe.

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Absence Guidelines 

Here are some of the absence requirements for this school year.  Please keep these items in mind:

  • Please call the office to report any absences and the reason for the absence.
    • Excused Absences: illness, doctor appointments for the student, military engagements (ex. ceremony, return from deployment), death of an immediate family member, etc.
    • Unexcused Absences:  appointments for other family members, out of town, vacations, etc.
    • Independent Study:  If you know ahead that your child might need to miss school (ex. family reunion), please contact your child’s teacher and our office to set up an independent study contract.  Independent Study contracts are available for 3 or more days, but not more than 14 cumulative days in a school year.  Independent Study Contracts should be requested at least one week in advance.
    • Tardy:  Students are considered tardy if they are not in class by 8:15am.
    • COVID absences are cleared with a POSITIVE test result.

General Information

  • Students are encouraged to come with their own water bottle to school to stay hydrated
  • Volunteers will be welcomed on campus again this year.  Stay tuned for more information.
  • We will continue to have parents/families outside at arrival each morning.
  • At dismissal, Preschool, TK and K will all dismiss from the Kindergarten area to an adult. Bus riders will be escorted to the bus.

Supplies

There is nothing that a student is required to have to start school next week. Items that are helpful are a backpack, lunch box (if bringing food) and a water bottle.  Basic school supplies will be provided here at EastLade.  Stay tuned for more information from your child’s teacher in the coming weeks. 

Traffic and Safety

For your review, here are the traffic and parking lot expectations:

  • Red Curbs – “as required under California Vehicle Code Section 21458(a)(1), a curb painted red shall indicate no stopping, standing, or parking whether the vehicle is attended or unattended.” 
  • Yellow curbs are for loading and unloading only – cars should not be parked and left unattended.  If you are on a yellow curb, you should be in your vehicle to move as the traffic is moving.
  • The left lane in the parking lot is for traffic to move through. Parking/stopping in the left lane blocks cars from being able to exit.  Students should not exit or enter vehicles that are in the left lane.
  • Use crosswalks for crossing the street and parking lot. When dropping students off, please be sure that they exit the vehicle on the right so that they get out directly onto the sidewalk closest to the school building.
  • Follow traffic patterns and do not double park along parking spaces.

Thank you, in advance, for following these expectations and for keeping our students safe.

Meals for Breakfast and Lunch this Year

Breakfast (before school) and Lunch will be provided for students free of charge again this year for those who would like it. Students can also bring their own lunch and/snacks.  For menu information, please visit: School Menus – Chula Vista Elementary School District (cvesd.org)

Breakfast service is from 7:45-8:10 every school day to all students.  If your child would like breakfast, please enter the gates at the West end of campus and eat at the lunch tables outside on the main playground.

Save the Date

  

 

PTA Family Activities and Important Dates

EastLake Dates Families 2024-2025

Last Week of the 2023-2024 School Year

Last day is June 5th and it is a minimum Day.

Your teachers will be letting you know of any end-of-the-year activities.

Dear Parents, as we bid farewell for the summer break, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support throughout the year. Your partnership has been invaluable in creating a nurturing environment for our students. Wishing you a restful and enjoyable summer break. Thank you, and until we meet again! (July 24 :))

Save the Dates

July 22nd: 5:00-6:00 pm - Packet Pick-up Popsicle Party for all students:

We will have a welcome back have a popsicle and pick up all the needed information including class and room assignments on the front lawn of EastLake Elementary. 

July 22nd: 4:00-4:30 pm - TK and ALL Kindergarten Orientation:

We will have our TK and Kindergarten parent orientation. This meeting will be held in the auditorium at EastLake Elementary.   

  • July 22nd: *4:30-5:00 pm –All New to Dual Immersion Parent/Guardian Meeting:

This meeting is for parents/guardians that are NEW to our DI program. You will learn about the expectations of being in a DI program and sign a commitment form. This meeting will be held in the auditorium at EastLake Elementary.

  • July 22nd:  **4:30-5:00 pm –TK and Kinder English Only Curriculum Night:  

We will have TK and English only Kindergarten curriculum night in your child’s classroom. We will dismiss you to go to your various classrooms at 4:40 to hear more specific information regarding TK and EO Kinder.  

July 31st: 4:30-5:00 DI Kinder Curriculum Night

July 31st: 5:00-6:00 1st through 6th Curriculum Night

  • 1st session is at 5:00-5:30
  • 2nd session is 5:30-6:00

TK and Kinder Parents!

July 24th –Aug. 2nd: The first two weeks of school are all minimum days for TK and Kinder classes.

  • TK starts at 8:00 and ends at 12:45.
  • Kindergarten starts at 8:15 and ends at 1:00. 

Parents/guardians must submit their updated student information if they have a child re-enrolling with the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) for the 2024-25 school year. Starting May 28, 2024, parents/guardians of currently enrolled students will receive an email with a unique, personalized link to update their student details, such as emergency contacts and residency status. Families with multiple children will receive separate emails for each student. Please note that links are uniquely assigned and should not be shared with anyone.

For students attending CVESD under an Interdistrict Attendance Permit, the process is slightly different. After the submission, parents/guardians will receive a notification once the permit is approved. If you’re considering a Zone Transfer, please reach out to your child’s school office directly for further guidance. If your child will not attend CVESD next school year, parents/guardians must notify their child’s school before the end of the year. However, please note that CVESD does not require notification for students transitioning to the Sweetwater Union High School District for seventh grade. In this case, please register directly on their website to ensure a smooth transition for your child.

To secure your child’s place for the upcoming school year, all re-enrollment forms must be submitted by June 7, 2024. For additional information, please contact your child’s school or visit the Continuing Student Enrollment page.

Medication Pick Up

Please pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office by the close of the last day of school (June 5, 2024). Medications not picked up will be discarded as per the directive of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. A new medication form, completed by the physician and signed by the parent/guardian, is needed for the coming school year. Bring the completed form and the medication as packaged by the pharmacy to school at the beginning of the next school year. Please check the expiration date to be sure the medication is current for the next school year. Medication Request Form

EastLake Elementary School PTA Facebook Group

Join EastLake Elementary School PTA Private Facebook Group for information on PTA events, picture days, etc.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1730894037242227/?_rdr

As you plan for next year, please be sure to look at the 2024-25 school calendar. Attendance is so important for your child’s present and future. Create healthy habits now that will carry on through the workplace.

2024-2025 School Calendar

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:

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