Village Explorer Weekly Update

Village Explorer Families,

It has been another successful week at Village! I hope you are staying cool this weekend. Please read the newsletter closely for important information and updates.

• September 12: Bingo for Books at Village Hall (5:30-7:00 PM)
• September 13: Flag Assembly (8:15 - 8:30)
• September 16: Fall Photo Day (Grades TK-2)
• September 17: Fall Photo Day ( Grades 3-5)
• September 19: Fire Drill (9:00 AM)
• September 20: Flag Assembly (8:15 - 8:30)

Last year, our students voted on different mural designs for our lower courtyard. The professional renditions are now being completed and are an amazing addition to our campus.

Please consider adding a mobile device protection plan for your child's Chromebook to avoid unnecessary charges for damaged devices. Here is the Fine Appeal Process.

At Village Elementary School, we practice an ethos of "seek first to understand (and then be understood)." This philosophy promotes a culture of inquiry and curiosity when a member of our school community feels confused, puzzled, or frustrated by something which has occurred or has been said. This approach discourages making assumptions or "jumping to conclusions." Ways of opening dialogue to better understand others and incidents include:

• "I am confused about why..."
• "Can you please explain more about..."
• "I noticed ___ and would like to understand..."
• "My child reported hearing ___, can you please provide additional context/details?"
• "We noticed your child has been feeling/behaving ___...are there factors or circumstances which may be affecting him/her?"
• "How are you feeling?" "What is your perspective?" "How can I/we help this situation?"

We encourage direct and respectful communication. Questions related to learning and the classroom should be directed to the teacher first (instructional assistants or aides may not share information about students' academic or behavioral progress except in collaboration with the teacher). Classroom teachers may communicate on behalf of or in collaboration with other adults (PE/Specials teachers, supervisors) who work with your child. The administrator and/or counselor will partner with families of students who required support or interventions at school. Heard a rumor? Don't hesitate to call us and ask!

We understand that behavior is a form of communication and seek to understand the context of students' emotions and behaviors and support them accordingly. We encourage problem-solving, accountability, restorative practices, and appropriate and meaningful interventions. For more information about our district's approach to behavior support, including bullying/harassment prevention, please see our District Discipline Guide. When your child has a behavior infraction, depending on the nature of the infraction and who intervened and supported your student, you may hear from the teacher, counselor, and/or principal via phone call or email.

You can support your child's enthusiasm for school and learning by:

• Talking positively about school every day and modeling optimism
• Asking about daily triumphs, kindnesses, and "aha"s ("What was awesome today?")
• Celebrating effort and growth (vs. expecting perfection)
• Emphasizing a growth mindset
• Encouraging problem solving when your child faces setbacks or dilemmas
• Seeking to understand more when your child reports a problem
• Collaborating with school personnel in support of your child

In order to reduce disruptions to the learning environment and promote personal responsibility, items forgotten at home (Chromebooks, water bottles, ext.) can be dropped off in a cart in the front office. We will have a post-it-note for you to label the item for your child. This cart will be moved to the cafeteria during lunch hours (10:50-1:15) where students can check to see if a forgotten item was delivered. After 1:15, the cart will be moved back to the office so the student can check during dismissal.

The safety of our children is our highest priority. With that in mind, several years ago the district reviewed the volunteer procedure and determined that it would include a requirement that all volunteers be fingerprinted. While the Raptor System checks local information, fingerprinting ensures that volunteers are both FBI and DOJ cleared. This has become common practice in most districts and the San Diego County Office.

If you applied and were cleared last year, you don’t need to go through the procedure again this year. You will remain on our list, and we are notified of any criminal activity that occurs.

For volunteers working in a classroom, with small groups, on the playground, on field trips, etc., you must follow the procedure below:

• Complete a volunteer application linked here.
• Complete a Livescan of FBI and DOJ fingerprints. If you submit your receipt for fingerprinting to the District (HR Office), the District will reimburse $50 of the cost.

• You must have a TB screening or TB test. This is good until it expires every four years.

Please be advised that it takes up to two weeks to be cleared. Please complete this process promptly in order to volunteer across our campus and for specific events such as field trips. The Postal Annex in Coronado has fingerprinting services.

We always welcome help for our school in any capacity! If you are looking to assist this year, we currently need:

• Everyone a Reader Volunteers
• These volunteers read with our lower elementary students and assist with their developing reading skills. Please email julia.braga@coronadousd.net if you are interested in being a volunteer.

Hi Military Families -

I hope you all are finding ways to stay cool! We should be heading back to our gorgeous San Diego weather towards the end of next week. In the meantime, I highly suggest checking out your local library for great programming and events. Each is a beautiful, air conditioned, peaceful place to relax!

Keep in mind, I am here to help with any school-related questions or Navy resource inquires. Please reach out via email or phone call.

Enjoy your weekend!

• Coronado Unified School District: www.coronadousd.net
• Read the latest CUSD Newsroom communications from Superintendent, Karl Mueller at www.coronadousd.net. Plus, check out CUSD’s Back to School Magazine: https://www.flipsnack.com/8FE66BFF8D6/2024-cusd-back-to-school-magazine/full-view.html
• 2024-2025 Online Registration for New & Returning Students: https://coronadousd.net/Parents--Students-/Online-Registration-for-2023-24/index.html. Plus, download a copy of the District Calendar.
• Bus Transportation Request Form (SSES, NAB residents attending VES, & CMS): click here
• 2024-2025 Preschool Online Registration Now Open: https://coronadopreschool.com/Admissions/Admissions-and-Application/index.html
• Governing Board Meeting Recordings – click here, Next Meeting: September 12, 4 pm
• Tanya White Embraces New Admin Role in CUSD: www.coronadousd.net
• Safe Harbor Coronado Aloha Club Welcome Bags - To welcome new military families to Coronado, the NBC School Liaison Program partners with an amazing local organization called Safe Harbor Coronado. Through their Aloha Club, they connect new families with existing ones in the community to serve as a resource and help build connections throughout the year. They also offer a "Welcome Bag" delivered to your door. To sign up visit https://safeharborcoronado.org/new-to-coronado.

Join 5th Grade Band! Late registrations are still being accepted. Follow the link to sign up. We meet every Thursday and Friday morning at 7:00am. Band begins 9/19. Contact Mrs. Baller with questions: Nicole.Baller@coronadousd.net.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCRHdb1mKviRtAuWVjO4kEixqb3nGTTyhKIIsgqJwbqblNTA/viewform

• School Website
• Student Handbook
• Parent Directions for Using CANVAS Learning Management System

We want you to be "in the know"! Read our weekly email, and please check our website to stay up to date on school news, programs, and upcoming events.

Check out and "like" our Facebook page to see photos of student events and programs!

August 19th: Staff Return Date

August 22nd: First Day of School

August 28th: Back to School Night (4:00 PM)

September 2nd: Labor Day (No School)

September 12th: PTO Bingo for Books

September 27th: Professional Learning Day

October 4th: CHS Homecoming Parage

October 14th: Fall Holiday (No School)

October 18th: PTO Harvest Ho-Down

October 28th: Family Teacher Conferences (all week)

November 8th: Veterans Day Celebration

November 11th: Veterans Day (No School)

November 25-29th: Thanksgiving Break

December 5th: PTO: Holiday Movie Night

December 23rd- January 3rd: Winter Break

January 20th: MLK Day (No School)

January 23rd: Semester 1 Ends

January 24th: Teacher Work Day

January 25th: Pancake Breakfast

February 10th: Lincoln Day (No School)

February 17th: President's Day (No School)

February 28th: PTO Winter Dance

March 21st: PTO Jog-A-Thon

March 31st-April 4th: Spring Break

April 15-27: Family Teacher Conferences

April 24th: PTO: Talent Show

May 5th-7th: Staff Appreciation Week

May 12th-23rd: CAASPP Testing

May 26th: Memorial Day (No School)

May 30th: PTO: Movie Night

June 5th: Volunteer Appreciation Assembly

June 12th: Last Day Of School

Email: peter.kuhns@coronadousd.net
Website: https://village.coronadousd.net/
Location: 600 6th Street, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619-522-8915
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoVillageElementary