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Mark Your Calendar

April 24th: SLVE Open House and Art Show

May 7th: Jump Start to Kindergarten 2:00-2:30 (more info. below)

May 5th-16th: CAASPP Testing Grades 3, 4, 5

May 19th-23rd: CAST Science testing~5th grade only

June 4th: SLVE 5th Grade Promotion 9:00 am Field of Dreams

June 5th: Last student day of school. Dismissal: 12:05

A Message from Principal Ponza

It was so nice to welcome our students back to school after a fun and relaxing Spring Break. It is hard to believe that there are just 33 days left of school! Students have been busy

Open House

We are all looking forward to Open House on Thursday, April 24th. Please be sure to come! There will be food trucks, our amazing Art Show and of course your students' awesome classrooms where they will get the opportunity to show off their projects and work. Open House will be from 5:00-7:00 pm. Food trucks and the art show will be open from 5:00-7:00. Classrooms will be open from 5:30-6:30. Open House is one of our biggest events of the year. We look forward to seeing you there!

SLVE Art Show

Under The Sea: A Glow-in-the-Dark Art Experience! This SLE art exhibition transforms the ocean’s mysteries into a dazzling, bioluminescent dreamscape. Wander through glowing coral reefs, encounter radiant sea creatures, and lose yourself in the shimmering magic of deep-sea artistry. Immerse yourself in an electrifying undersea adventure and let the darkness reveal an underwater world of neon wonder created by our very own SLE Art and Clay Program and all of our SLE students.The Art Show will be open to all students and families during Open House on 4/24 from 5:00-7:00, and to the public on Saturday (04/26) from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

PBIS Bobcat Be Assembly

SLVE had a wonderful assembly this week focused on Responsibility! Our talented third grade students presented an acrostic poem about taking responsibility for their actions — a poem written by one of our very own students from Mrs. Gale’s class. A big shoutout to a few students from Ms. Jane’s class who also shared their personal reflections on what responsibility means to them. Way to go! Throughout the school year, students have been working hard to earn Pawprints by being safe, respectful, and responsible on campus. These Pawprints enter students into a drawing to become the Bobcat of the Month. Congratulations to all of our April Bobcats of the Month — we’re proud of you! As we look ahead to Earth Day on April 22nd, students brainstormed five ways they can take responsibility for caring for our planet. Great job, Bobcats, for showing your commitment to making a difference!

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Testing at SLVE

SLVE 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be taking the CAASPP test the weeks of May 5th-9th and May 12th-16th.

5th graders will be taking the California Science Test (CAST) in their science classes the week of May 19th- 23rd.

Please read this CAASPP Parent Letter for more information regarding the upcoming tests.

Supporting your Spirited Child Classes Start Next Week!!

SLVE is excited to offer parent/guardian support sessions to our SLVE families.This is a great opportunity to learn practical strategies for supporting your child. It's not too late to sign up. Free child care will be available. Please read the flyer below for more details.

Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in attending the sessions

Junior Sheriff's Academy Summer Program @ SLVHS

Registration is now opened for the Summer Junior Sheriff's Academy. It will be held at San Lorenzo Valley High School. Please read the flyer to learn about this great summer opportunity for incoming 6th and 7th graders.

Intent to Return for the 2025-2026 School Year

We are excited to get started on the 25/26 school year planning. Please complete this

Intent to Return Form for each child in your family. We are so excited to have you back next year. Please note that this is just for incoming students Kindergarten-4th grade. 5th-grade students will register with the middle school.

SLVE TK/Kindergarten Registration

1. Prepare for Registration. SLVE TK and Kindergarten student registration is now open. Please review the registration page here to determine if your child is eligible for TK or Kindergarten and all the documents needed to complete the Enrollment Process.

2. Kindergarten Jump Start on Wednesday, May 7th

Who: Students who will be in Kindergarten for the 25/26 schoolyear

When: Wednesday, May 7th 2:00-2:30

Where: Kinder Classroom (Room 16)

SLVE Kindergarten Jump Start is for all incoming kindergarteners who are registered for the 2025-2026 school year. Students will have the opportunity to get to know the Kindergarten teachers and classroom while participating in some fun kinder activities with their future teachers. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with Principal Ponza and one of our SLVE Kindergarten teacher to learn about what kindergarten is all about. There will be time for questions and discussion.

Bobcat Club News

Bobcat Bash Spring Auction - A Night in Paradise - April 25

Tickets are now on sale through April 23! They will be $10 more at the door! Join us next Friday, April 25, from 5:30-10 pm at Roaring Camp. This year features an Open Bar, Dinner, Raffle, Live Auction, Live DJ, and Dancing! It's a parents' night out you don't want to miss! Your attendance is critical to reaching our fundraising goal of $30,000 to keep art, ceramics, life lab, and other programs at our school.

Bobcat Bakeoff! Do you have what it takes to be the Best Bobcat Baker?

Register today by emailing braedenliam@gmail.com.

The SLVE Bobcat Bake-Off occurs at the Bobcat Bash Spring Auction on April 25 at Roaring Camp. Remember to buy your auction tickets!

Back to School Night Art Show Help needed!
Our amazing art teachers need help setting up the art show for Open House. Please Volunteer Today!

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-9

Volunteer to decorate a door! We need help to get every door decorated!!

Want to Serve on the Bobcat Board??

Please send your nomination to info@slvebobcatclub.org. Nominations must be received by May 12. Include your name or the name of the person you nominate and position in the email. Board Positions are President or Co-President, Vice President, Secretary and 2 Co-Treasurers

Buy Your Yearbooks!
Take advantage and get free shipping to school Buy your yearbook by April 28! https://web.treering.com/createAccount/1016914162674592?PassCode=1016914162674592

Learning Websites~IReady and Lexia

Your student can access Lexia Core5 (phonics/reading support) or i-Ready (math & reading) from home using their Google login information or their Classlink QuickCard (QR Code). Teachers will be sending home IReady/Lexia log in information (also linked below) and QR codes with students by Friday, October 4th.

You can access these applications from a personal computer (Mac or Windows), a personal Chromebook, a school-issued Chromebook, or an iPad. See the instructions for how to access them below:

How to Access Lexia/i-Ready from Home (Slideshow with all options)-SLVE

How to access Lexia/i-Ready from Home (School-Issued Chromebook)--SLVE

How to access Lexia/i-Ready from Home (iPads)--SLVE

How to access Lexia/i-Readyy from Home (Computers/Personal Chromebook)--SLVE

Cradle to Career ~Please take a moment to take the survey.

We Want to Hear From YOU!
Help us make the Cradle to Career experience even better! Our quick Spring Survey is now open, and your voice matters. Whether you’ve been with us all year or just joined, we want to know what’s working and how we can grow together.

It only takes a few minutes - and it helps us build stronger programs, better support, and brighter futures for our families.

https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/CCCSCC_Spring_25

Let’s wrap up the year strong - fill out the survey today and be part of the change!

¡Queremos escuchar tu voz!

¡Ayúdanos a mejorar la experiencia de Cuna a Carrera! Nuestra Encuesta de Primavera ya está disponible, y tu opinión es muy importante. No importa si llevas mucho tiempo con nosotros o si acabas de unirte, ¡queremos saber qué está funcionando y cómo podemos crecer juntos!

Solo toma unos minutos - y nos ayuda a construir programas más fuertes, con mejor apoyo y un futuro más brillante para nuestras familias.

https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/CCCSCC_Spring_25

¡Cerremos el año con fuerza! Llena la encuesta hoy y sé parte del cambio.

Triple P Parenting Classes

Triple P Positive Parenting topical workshop flyers for April.

Información sobre programas en español disponibles en el sitio web.

Each flyer has its own unique link to register for each class, or go to https://www.first5scc.org/triple-p-classes and register on the website. All of these classes are on Zoom!

Workshops are all free, and grant funded by First Five of Santa Cruz.

Individual sessions are also available for free or sliding scale. If you are interested in a 1:1 session, please contact First Five of Santa Cruz at First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831) 465-2217 or

Attendance Matters

We continue to emphasize the importance of daily attendance for your student. Absences do add up!

We know people get sick, people get injured, and there can be family or life responsibilities and other issues that are reasonable and excused. But if your student can attend, they need to be in school.

If your student is out for three or more consecutive days, we may request a doctor’s note to continue excusing the absences. Students who miss 3-5 days will receive a Chronic Absence letter. We will then meet with those families to attempt to support the student attending school. On the second Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet at the District Office to put a plan in place for the student’s attendance. On the third Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet with the County Office Student Attendance Review Board for truancy. Our goal is that no family ever gets that far along with truancy. We are here to help and support, but it does start at home with the expectation that your student will attend school regularly.

Please remember that students who are absent 3 days or more should complete an independent study contract. Lisa Ghelardi, at lblairghelardi@slvusd.org our SLVE Registrar, will work with families to get the paperwork and the missed classwork assignments needed to complete the contract.

Updated Student Illness Protocols

For suggestions to help with knowing when to keep your child home when they are not feeling well please click on this Illness Protocol Link. Contact a health care provider if your child needs medical care. A doctor’s note is generally not required to return to school or child care. For more information, please visit the CDPH guidance page.

The "Community Opportunities" website link is provided as a courtesy to parents and students, by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, to enable you to receive information of current local events and opportunities for adults and/or children.

Student Drop Off and Pick Up at SLVE

As the rainy days are upon us, it is important to focus on safety during our drop off and pick up time each day. As a reminder, the far right lane is the ONLY lane that you may stop in to pick up your student. The middle lane is a drive thru lane only. If cars stop in the middle lane, buses CANNOT get up the hill to pass without going into the far left lane which is the exiting lane.

Cars dropping off and picking up students must drive all the way up to the cafeteria to drop off and/or pick up their students. Please do not open car doors into the driving lanes. When stopping to drop off your student, students should leave their car through the car door on the cafeteria/playground side of the car. Please do not get out of your car to drop off/pick up your students. School staff can assist students out of their cars if needed.

Please remember to park ONLY in marked parking spots. Please do not park in fire lanes or bus lanes. A reminder that the parking lot in front of the school office is reserved for teachers/staff only. Please do not stop there to drop off or pick up your student. We appreciate your role in helping to ensure the safety of our SLVE students and families.

Perimeter Fence Update

Our perimeter fence is almost complete. We are just awaiting a couple of small panels. The fence is a nice addition to our campus as it helps to prevent balls and other recess items from rolling into the parking lot. It also provides a very clear and visual boundary to our campus which helps to keep students safely inside.

Beginning on Tuesday, January 7th, we will be opening the gates at 7:50 am and closing them at 8:30 am. The gates will be reopened forTK dismissal and then remain closed until 2:00 for afternoon student dismissal. All volunteers will need to enter through the SLVE front office to check in and get a volunteer badge.

Please remember that school remains in session from 2:15-3:00 for our 4th and 5th grades. During this time, the SLVE playground is closed unless being used by SLVE PE classes and their teachers, or the after school ELOP program and their leaders. As a reminder, Kindergarten-3rd grade students should NOT be playing on the playground between the hours of 2:15 pm-3:00 pm. We appreciate your help in supporting this school protocol.

Bus and School Lunch Information

We will continue to provide free lunch to all students this year. We do ask that you complete the application on the district webpage. It is very important that ALL families complete this form, as it helps us with funding in several different areas.

If your child will be riding the bus this year and will need a bus pass, please make sure you purchase your bus pass online here. Once you log in to LinqConnect you will see "School Store" on the bottom right hand corn. Click that to buy your pass. Any questions contact the Transportation department at 831-336-2223

Please complete the Transportation Registration Form for all students riding the bus. Should there be a school bus breakdown, closed route or a route delay, School Messenger will not contact you unless your student(s) are registered.If you do not have your student registered by Thursday, 08/29/24 your student will be left at the school and sent to the office. For more information please call the Transportation office at 831-336-2223 or email Heidie at hoconnor@slvusd.org.

Thank you for your understanding.

-Transportation Department