Get Involved!

Our school offers some great programs to help foster your child's education as well as social skills.  We strive to incorporate programs that will assist your child's positive growth, both now and for their future.

Academic Opportunities

GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) - The District is committed to enhancing the intellectual development of our students by providing opportunities for increased student learning. In addition to extension opportunities within the general education classroom, GATE students participate in a GATE-only music class every other Friday.

Before & After School Programs

STRETCH - The City of Chula Vista along with South Bay Family YMCA conduct the STRETCH Program here at our school. This free program provides structured before and after school activities, including sports clinics, arts and crafts, cooperative games, weekly challenges, and traditional playground games for K - 6th grade students.

Please remember:

• Registration for STRETCH must be submitted by parents
• Students must be picked up promptly after STRETCH is over for the day

STRETCH Hours at our school:

Monday - Thursday Friday	6:30 - 8:10 AM 2:20 - 6:00 PM 6:30 -8:10 AM 1:20 - 6:00 PM
Telephone	619.730.8040

Breakfast & Lunch Program

The Chula Vista Elementary School District takes part in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Meals are served free of charge for every student - every school day. 

Breakfast and Lunch menu

The cafeteria is open on all school days, including minimum days.  Breakfast is offered in the cafeteria each morning starting at 7:30 AM.  

Parents and family members are welcome to come and buy lunch to share a special day with your child.

Any questions or comments about the program please call Child Nutrition Services, Monday - Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 425-9600, extension 1400.

Sports Programs

Palomar has a co-ed soccer team for students in grades 4-6.  Students will bring home information regarding tryouts and games.  The team play teams from other schools throughout the district.

Visual & Performing Arts

One to two times per week, students receive PE, dance, and hands-on instruction in art.  In addition, students receive 30-90 minutes per week, (depending on grade level), of music instruction, focusing on string instruments.

PTA

PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

President:                   Open

Vice President:           Open

Secretary:                   Erica Wood                                           PTA E-mail:  ptapalomar@gmail.com

Treasurer:                   America Aguilar 

Auditor:                       Teresa Johnson 

Historian:                    Jackie Jenkins 

PTA invites all Palomar Parents to join.  Here are just a few reasons why:

1.  BENEFIT YOUR CHILD - Research shows that children get better grades, do better on tests and have fewer discipline problems when the parents are involved.

2.  GET CONNECTED - There is no better way to know what’s happening at school.  Also, you can take advantage of all the resources available for your children and for you as parents.

3.  BE A ROLE MODEL - Lead by example!  There is no better way to show your child the importance you place on education.

4.  SHARE YOUR CONCERNS - Parents can create friendship bonds, like getting help from upper grade parents who have already experienced what lower grade parents are going through.

5.  WIN A COMMUNITY - PTA connects you to other parents and teachers through meetings, events and communications, thereby building a strong community.  You can meet someone to help you carpool!  Our schedules get pretty tight sometimes, but that doesn’t mean your kids can’t have fun.  Count on other parents to help you and allow your children to enjoy fun activities!!

6.  TAP INTO A NETWORK - PTA not only proves beneficial for students, but for parents as well.  You can find out what you have in common with other parents.  You might discover a good fitness partner or someone who enjoys the same hobbies you do.

7.  MAKE A DIFFERENCE – Get your voice heard!  Bring your ideas!!  Help us address our concerns and work on our weak points.  Help us get all of the resources available for our children.

SOME OF THE THINGS PTA DOES:

   Provides Educational Enrichment

• Organize family and student social events

• Provide volunteers who support teachers in the classroom

• Provide after school programs

• Schedule parent training courses

• Provide PE and sports equipment and supplies

• Encourage reading through book fairs

• Help teachers with extra classroom supplies

• Offer educational in-school speakers and assemblies

• Develop student sponsored activities

• Assist with library staffing and materials

• Contribute to hosting and hospitality expenses

   Communicates with all stakeholders

• Facilitates communication with parents

• Provides an annual calendar to Members

• Distributes a newsletter

• Maintains Facebook page

Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in your child’s education.  Join PTA for only $10 per member.  Membership forms are available in the school office.

School Site Council (SSC)

The primary task of the School Site Council is to ensure that the school is continually engaged in the identification and implementation of curriculum and instructional practices that result in strengthening the core academic program while ensuring that students have access to, and are successful in that program.  The School Site Council is also responsible for updating and implementing the Single Plan for Student Achievement and the allocation of resources on an ongoing basis.

The Palomar School Site Council is comprised of the principal, parents, teachers and other staff members.  The School Site Council meets once a month at 3:00 p.m. in the staff lounge.

SSC 17/18 Meeting Schedule

November 29, 2017          February 21, 2018

December 13, 2017          March 7, 2018

January 17, 2018              April 11, 2018

                                          May 16, 2018

(Dates are subject to change.)

English Language Advisory Council (ELAC)

 The English Language Acquisition Council (ELAC) is comprised of parents and staff members.  ELAC supports the principal and school staff in developing and monitoring instruction and academic achievement for English learners.  They also review attendance rates and help promote healthy nutrition.  All nominations for ELAC are considered and are voted on by parents of English learners.

Education Code 221.9 Compliance

Each school year the district is required to post the enrollment by gender within each school and the number of students participating in athletics. If you would like to discuss the athletic opportunities offered at the school site, please contact the principal.