Village Explorer Weekly Update

Village Explorer Families,

I hope you are enjoying your Labor Day Weekend! This is just a reminder that we do not have school on Monday. Please read the newsletter closely for important information and updates.

• September 2nd: Labor Day! (No School)
• September 3rd: Our School Resource Officer Palomar will be doing presentations with the 4th grade students
• September 6th:
• Flag Assembly (8:15 - 8:30)
• Principal and PTO Coffee Chat to follow in Village Hall (8:30 - 9:00).
• September 12: Bingo for Books at Village Hall (5:00-7:00 PM)
• September 13: Flag Assembly (8:15 - 8:30)

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.

We love to see furry friends around our campus! Please make sure that pets are kept on leashes and kept on the sidewalk of the perimeter of the school. Please do not bring pets in the office or on to campus.

Please use this form to register your 5th Grade student for band. The registration deadline is Friday (9/6). The 5th Grade Band meets every Thursday and Friday morning at 7:00 AM.

5th Grade Band Open House night Thursday 9/5, 5-6:00pm in Village Hall. Meet Mrs. Baller and learn more about Band.

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 -

The weather has been hot and everyone is working hard. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend by staying cool and hydrated. Don’t forget…schools and Navy Youth Centers are closed on Monday.

Please reach out to me if I can be of assistance with any school-related questions or Navy resource inquires. If you are PCSing, let me connect you with the School Liaison at your next duty station for a smooth transition!

• 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. Volunteers Needed: Aloha Bag Stuffing/Delivering: Sep 4, 8:45-10:45 am. RSVP: jennifer.vasquez@safeharborcoronado.org

Have a wonderful weekend!

• 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