Thank You!

As we close out teacher appreciation week, I wanted to say thank you for being your child’s first and most important teacher.  Recent events significantly changed our every day lives and altered what classrooms look like across the world. The moments you spend teaching them to find joy amidst the chaos and supporting their academic growth is tremendously appreciated. Thank you for being there when our teachers cannot be and for continuing to give us the privilege of loving and educating your child from a distance.

Final Call for Device & Student Materials Pick-Up

We will be offering a final pick-up of student materials and devices on Monday, May 11 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  All families who are still in need of a device or to pick-up their child’s belongings have been contacted.  If you have found any library books that need to be returned, feel free to stop by and drop them off too!  We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Field Day

Don’t forget we are full swing in our Field Day, you can access all necessary information by visiting the link below. I have also included a link to a short video for any questions you have about Field Day.

Click here to participate in Field Day

Questions on Field Day

New Student Registration

Do you know a child who will turn 5 by September 1, 2020? It’s time for kinder registration! Please spread the word.  Also, are you new to the area and need to register?  Would you like to Zone Transfer to Rohr?  The school office is closed to the public, so registration is happening online.  Questions? email norma.beltran@cvesd.org

Current Rohr  students do NOT need to re-register; they are automatically enrolled for 2020-21. Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned). If your child will NOT return to Rohr in 2020-21, please email georgina.huezo@cvesd.org

Census 2020

Remember to complete the CENSUS. It is important for school funding! If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, you can call the toll-free number 1-844-330-2020.

 

Parent Helpline

CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 for support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Office hours are Monday–Friday  8 a.m.– 3:30 p.m

Snapshot of the Week

• Monday, May 11,  2020: National Field Day Continues/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites/Student Materials  & Device Pick-Up at Rohr (3:30-5:30 p.m.)
• Tuesday, May 12, 2020: National Field Day Continues
• Wednesday, May 13,  2020: California Day of the Teacher/National Field Day Continues)/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Thursday, May 14, 2020: National Field Day Continues
• Friday, May 15, 2020:  National Field Day Continues/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites

Student Materials Distribution

This week we will having our student materials distribution, all information can be found in the letter sent out last week. Click on the link below if you have not yet read the letter.

Parent Letter Student Materials

Student Medication

If your child has medications at school, you can email our school nurse, Nurse Sandria, and she will be able to coordinate pick-up. Her email address is sandria.alicea@cvesd.org.  You can also leave this year’s medications in the health office for next year or to be picked up at later date. As always, new/updated orders from your doctor for the new school year will be needed.

Meal Distribution

Meal distribution for this week has changed to a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday pick-up.  You will be provided meals for two days.  Additional information can be found here.

Staff Appreciation Week

Don’t forget this week we celebrate all the hard work of our staff, please check your email from the school of a variety of ideas to show appreciation for our staff during Distance Learning.

Resources Around the Community

There are many events and resources available around the community for the month of May.  Click on the links below to find out more information on events and resources for parents.

May Eng

May 2020 Calendar PPT-SPANISH (LC)

VAPA Channel

Our YouTube VAPA Channel is up & running! Make sure to click on subscribe to be notified of new videos created by our CVESD VAPA teachers weekly!  I have also included Coach G’s You Tube channel to help us all stay fit!

VAPA YouTube channel

PE YouTube Channel

Snapshot of the Week

• Monday, May 4,  2020: Student Materials Pick-Up at Rohr (12:00-2:00 p.m.)/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Tuesday, May 5, 2020: Student Materials Pick-Up at Rohr (12:00-2:00 p.m.)/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Wednesday, May 6,  2020: Student Materials Pick-Up at Rohr (8:00-10:00 a.m.)/Student Materials Pick-Up at Rohr (12:00-2:00 p.m.)/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Thursday, May 7, 2020: Student Materials Pick-Up at Rohr (8:00-10:00 a.m.)/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Friday, May 8, 2020:  National Field Day Begins/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites

Device Distribution

Here is CVESD Superintendent Dr. Escobedo’s recent message about loaner computers for students in need. We conducted the Phase I distribution last week (foster, homeless, special ed.), and will be distributing loaner computers in Phase II on May 1st.

Student Materials

During the weeek of May 4th  we will distribute all students’ school materials and belongings. This includes materials that will help with distance learning. Parents are invited to come pick up their students’ materials on the following schedule, according to the student’s class.  You can drop off library books at this time too.

 

Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation week is coming up May 4-8. Because we aren’t physically together at this time, please consider these ideas to let teachers and other staff members know how much you appreciate them:

• Email a thank you note to your child’s teacher (consider previous years’ teachers too)
• Post a thank you note to Teams or Dojo
• Kids can post teacher appreciation artwork
• Many online retailers offer e-gift cards

Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN!

Do you know a child who will turn 5 by September 1, 2020? It’s time for kinder registration! Please spread the word. The school office is closed to the public, so registration is happening online. 

Current Rohr students do NOT need to re-register; they are automatically enrolled for 2020-21. Residency Verification for returning students will be done at a later time (stay tuned). If your child will NOT return to Rohr in 2020-21, please email georgina.huezo@cvesd.org or erin.williamson@cvesd.org

 

Also on May 4th and 5th we will distribute all students’ school materials and belongings. This includes materials that will help with distance learning. Parents are invited to come pick up their students’ materials on the following schedule, according to the student’s last name:

Parent Technology Hotline

CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday–Friday  8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. You may need to leave a message during peak times; someone will contact you as soon as possible.

Need help with Office 365/Teams?  A distance learning guide is available in English and in Spanish.  Click on the links to read more.

 

Meal Distribution

CVESD continues food distribution for students ages 1-18, Monday-Friday, 10:00-12:00 at 9 school sites. Loma Verde Elementary is the closest to Rohr.

The first week of Distance Learning is complete! Thank you to each of you for being there along side our kids and teachers. You are doing a great job supporting the learning at home.  I want to reiterate the your child’s emotional well being is more important than how many lesson he/she has completed. Be sure to laugh, smile, and enjoy family time together.  I look forwarded to our continued partnership, we are in this together!

Parent Technology Hotline

CVESD has a Parent Helpline 619-409-6638 to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday–Friday  8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. You may need to leave a message during peak times; someone will contact you as soon as possible.

Need help with Office 365/Teams?  A distance learning guide is available in English and in Spanish.  Click on the links to read more.

Here is helpful information for parents about Online Privacy and Safety from Common Sense Media.

Is your child asking a lot of questions about the Coronavirus. Below is a resource for talking to children about the coronavirus virus.

COVID-19_parent_handout- Talking Point ENGLISH

COVID-19_parent_handout- Talking Point SPANISH

Meal Distribution

CVESD continues food distribution for students ages 1-18, Monday-Friday, 10:00-12:00 at 9 school sites. Loma Verde Elementary is the closest to Rohr.

Distance Learning Resources

Look! Check out these FREE online resources. You can get a library card and check out books, or go to a museum without leaving your house!

P.E. Challenge

Let’s have some Flipgrid fun! Our P.E. teacher, Coach Gonzalez will dump a bucket of cold ice water on her head, if 25 students post on her Flipgrid.  Students can log in with their student email by clicking on Coach G’s link here and then post a short video of how you have been staying active at home.

Snapshot of the Week

• Monday, April 20,  2020: Distance Learning with Students Begins/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Wednesday, April 22,  2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Thursday, April 23, 2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Friday, April 24, 2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites

Distance Learning

Due to ongoing school closure, Rohr students will be participating in Distance Learning now through the end of the school year. Teachers have been working hard to contact each family and prepare for distance learning. As teachers are working from home, please understand that your teacher’s call may come from a private or unknown number. If you have not yet communicated with your child’s teacher, please attempt to email or call them. You can also email Mrs.Williamson  at  erin.williamson@cvesd.org

Microsoft Teams Access

Here is a guide to access Microsoft Teams, the main online platform we are using. Please review the CVESD Internet Use Agreement with your child.  Here is the agreement in Spanish.

Here is a guide for students for logging onto their email and student apps.

Devices Resource

Here are resources to help obtain low-cost computers and internet: low-cost internet access low cost computers for kids.  Another  additional computer resource is the organization Computers 2 Kids.  Click on either of the links provided above to learn more.

Food Resources

CVESD is providing free meals Monday-Friday for students in need at 9 school sites. Click here for more information. 211 San Diego has a directory of other food assistance resources, as well as other resources.

Additional Resources

The Chula Vista Collaborative Family Resource Centers are here to assist families in need.

FRC hours are 9 AM – 3 PM
Beacon FRC | 619.422.9208
Open Door FRC | 619.407.4840
info@chulavistacc.org

Snapshot of the Week

• Monday, April 13,  2020: Distance Learning with Students Begins/District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Tuesday, April 14, 2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Wednesday, April 15,  2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Thursday, April 16, 2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites
• Friday, April 17, 2020: District Lunch Distribution 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Designated Sites

Hello Rohr Families,

Below is the latest update from the district on meal distribution for the coming weeks.  Please note there are updates to the locations of the food, but Loma Verde is still one of the options.

Meal Distribution to Resume on Tuesday, April 7

The District will resume DAILY meal distribution at nine school sites on Tuesday, April 7 and continue through Friday, April 10. Please note that some of the sites have changed, see below for list of sites. Meal bags will contain breakfast and lunch servings for one day. District and school staff will start “Grab and Go Distribution” of meal bags at 10 a.m., and will stop once all bags are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Bags will be placed into automobile trunks—they will not be handed through vehicle windows, unless absolutely necessary, for the protection of both our staff and the vehicle occupants. Meals are intended for our neediest children between the ages of 1 to 18. These schools have a student population where 50 percent or more are on free/reduced priced meal program. The nine schools to serve as distribution sites are:

Feaster Charter School
670 Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Harborside Elementary School
681 Naples St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Hilltop Drive Elementary School
30 Murray St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School
849 Twining Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

Loma Verde Elementary School
1450 Loma Ln, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Montgomery Elementary School
1601 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Otay Elementary School
1651 Albany Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Rice Elementary School
915 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Vista Square Elementary School
540 G St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

La distribución de comida se reanuda el martes, 7 de abril

El Distrito reanudará la distribución DIARIA de comida en nueve escuelas el martes 7 de abril y continuará hasta el viernes 10 de abril. Tenga en cuenta que algunas de las escuelas han cambiado, consulte la lista de escuelas a continuación. Las bolsas de comida contendrán porciones de desayuno y almuerzo para un día. El personal del distrito y de la escuela comenzará la distribución de bolsas de comida “para llevar” a las 10 a.m. y se detendrá una vez que todas las bolsas se distribuyan por orden de llegada. Las bolsas se colocarán en la cajuela de automóviles; no se entregarán a través de las ventanas del vehículo, a menos que sea absolutamente necesario, para la protección tanto de nuestro personal como de los ocupantes del vehículo. Las comidas están destinadas a nuestros niños más necesitados entre las edades de 1 a 18. Estas escuelas tienen una población estudiantil donde el 50 por ciento o más están en el programa de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Las nueve escuelas que sirven como centros de distribución son:

Feaster Charter School
670 Flower St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Harborside Elementary School
681 Naples St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Hilltop Drive Elementary School
30 Murray St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School
849 Twining Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

Loma Verde Elementary School
1450 Loma Ln, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Montgomery Elementary School
1601 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Otay Elementary School
1651 Albany Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Rice Elementary School
915 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Vista Square Elementary School
540 G St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Good Evening Rohr Families and Friends,

We are embarking on a new challenge.  We will get through this together.  Below is a message and information from the Superintendent.  Please note that teachers are doing grade level planning as well as meeting with me, virtually.  They will be communicating with you and helping you to get prepared for distance learning that officially begins April 13.  Stay tuned for further information from your child’s teacher and me.  Please be sure to click on the newsletter link below for a video from Dr. Escobedo as well as detailed information and links.

Campuses Closed for Remainder of School Year, Student Academic Progress to Continue Via Distance Learning

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As our scheduled Spring Break comes to an end, I want to inform you that Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) facilities and campuses will remained closed for the remainder of the school year unless health officials determine it is safe to reopen. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Governor have each recommended closing school facilities for the remainder of the school year out of concerns and needs for ongoing social distancing. This means that classes will not resume for CVESD students on April 6 in the traditional sense. Instead, our District will embark on a Distance Learning initiative. The first week back from Spring Break will be reserved for teacher planning, preparation, and professional development. Distance learning will commence, to the extent possible, on April 13.

Our instructional team has worked diligently with our teacher leaders and peers from across San Diego County to rapidly develop plans to support students’ academic progress while at home. I ask for your patience and flexibility as we all adapt to new ways of teaching and learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Our goal now is to ensure a continuity of education to the greatest extent possible, given current conditions. I know this is a difficult period for many.

Please be reassured that the safety of students and staff remains our highest priority. It is important to continue to comply with the Governor’s “Shelter in Place” directive. Our duty as a school district during this period is to carry out the following essential services: Meal preparation and distribution to students and keeping the continuity of learning moving forward.

Our journey will not always be smooth or easy. I look forward to the day when we can meet again in person. Until then, please stay healthy and well. Go through our newsletter in  detail, and  keep informed about our plans for Distance Learning.

Sincerely,
Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Carta en Espanol

CVESD Plan de educacion a distancia ESPANOL

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Our District is committed to distributing meals to students from families in need during Spring Break. Our next meal distribution is scheduled for ‪Tuesday, March 31 at the same nine regional school sites that we utilized last Tuesday. We will start distributing at 10 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. We will stop the distribution once all bags are handed out.

Last Tuesday, due to overwhelming response, all nine school sites finished distribution of meals as early as 10:45 a.m. Altogether, more than 4,500 meal bags were distributed representing 45,000 meals (each bag meal distribution covers five days of breakfast and lunch). We reduced the number of meal distribution sites from all 46 schools to nine regional locations during Spring Break in order to better comply with the requests from national, state, and local public health officials to limit possible spread or exposure to COVID-19.

We are exploring the addition of about 1,000 meal bags beyond the 4,500 we had planned for. Due to the current situation, we are limited on deliveries to our warehouse, and as a result can only pass out that which we receive and can bundle. We also are serving ages 1-18, which is considerably different from a normal school day. To view a list of our nine school sites for Tuesday’s meal distribution, click here.

Parents are encouraged to bring their student(s) to our District’s meal distribution “only if you really need it.” This program is designed for students who are on the free/reduced price meal program. While we wish we could serve everyone who comes to us, that is not possible for safety and logistics reasons.

To view other sources in the community for food distribution, such as South Bay Community Services, Community of Hope, and other organizations, click here. Our District is not the only source of food distribution in the South County. A number of agencies are pulling together to assist as many families as possible.

I want to applaud the many school and District employees and volunteers who are making our meal distribution possible. This is an extraordinary period and our staff are likewise responding in an extraordinary fashion.

Sincerely,

Dr. Escobedo
Superintendent

CVESD is working on a learning plan for students during school closure. Remember to check out the Students page at cvesd.org for online learning links. Click here for more FAQ regarding Covid-19.

Here is information about low cost computers for kids and low-cost internet access.

WE MISS YOU!

The entire Rohr staff hope you are doing well! We all miss the students and families very much and can’t wait to see you again!  It was so nice to see so many families last week and look forward to being together soon!

SPRING BREAK

Spring Break officially began on March 21 and continues through April 3.  Please remember to take the time to enjoy your time together as a family.   Please know we are working hard to ensure we can continue the learning for our students after break. As soon as any new information is available, I will communicate it to you all.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION DURING SPRING BREAK

Don’t forget to stop by one of the schools listed here tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 31 from 10-12 p.m. for free breakfast and lunch for any child age 1-18 years old.  Each child will be provided one box of food for the week. Loma Verde is the closest school to Rohr for pick-up the next two weeks.