Dear Falcon Families,

We are excited to share that the Community Schools Steering Committee recently visited Otay as part of our ongoing journey toward becoming a Community School, and we are advancing to the next step! This advancement is made possible through the support of our dedicated staff, parents, and students. A special thank you to two parents: Ysamar and Nora for their valuable contributions during the interview process. Achieving Community School status would bring more funding, support, and resources to benefit our entire community.

4th-6th grade families, this week you should have received a printed consent form for the CHKS survey and/or Hanover surveys. For your convenience, I’ve included the digital links (English or Spanish). You only need to complete one of the forms. The surveys are anonymous and provide valuable insights to help us improve our school climate. Here’s a brief overview of the surveys:

CHKS: Gathers information on student developmental supports, school connectedness, barriers to learning, and behaviors like physical activity, nutrition, and substance use. It also assesses school safety.

Hanover Climate Survey: Collects data on the academic environment, inclusiveness, school conditions, social interactions, and student experiences, including safety and bullying.

Lastly, our PTA-Sponsored Family Movie Night is finally happening this Friday, 11/15, starting at 5pm. The gate will open at 4:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your ongoing support and participation.

Your partner in education,

Mrs.Quiroga

Together we soar!

Congratulations to Mrs. Beadle's 1st grade class-their average for the week was 97%.

Schoolwide our average improved from last week, 91% to 92.37%! Regular attendance is the foundation for academic success. Together we soar!

Continue to ask your child daily: Did you get into the Learning Pit? At Otay, we encourage students to use a growth mindset to face challenges, have a go at something new, try with a willingness to be confused or make mistakes along the way, and to persist in problem solving.

In honor of Veterans Day

2:40-3:40pm in room 501

4:00-5:00pm in the MPR

TK 1:00 pm

K-6th 1:15 pm

gate opens at 4:30pm, movie starts at 5pm

11/25-11/29

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lugo via email Yessenia.lugo@cvesd.org or call her (619) 425-4311 ext 300

If ever there is an event, such as a death or any other significant change, please let us know so we can offer the necessary support. We are here for both your child and your family during challenging times.

• For safety reasons, students must wear flat, close-toed shoes
• Every minute of instruction counts. If your child forgets snack, lunch, or water, do not worry. Second Chance and lunch will be provided. They also have access to water fountains. We kindly ask that you refrain from dropping off any items. Let’s work together to help our falcons build responsibility.
• Please note that if your child is not picked up on time at dismissal, you'll need to sign them out from the office.