End of the Year – at EastLake Elementary School

Thank you EastLake Parents, Staff and Students,

As I reflect on my 3 ½ years at EastLake Elementary School, I am filled with gratitude for the amazing students, families, and staff who made this time so special. Thank you for your support, kindness, and dedication to our school community. It has truly been a joy and privilege to be part of EastLake, and I will always cherish the memories we created together. I will greatly miss the EastLake staff, the students, and being part of the EastLake family. I will especially miss the smiles, laughter, and joy that filled our campus each day. Thank you for making my time at EastLake so meaningful and memorable.

🎉 Yearbook Signing Party This Friday! 🎉

We will be distributing yearbooks Friday morning in the Map area. Students are encouraged to bring pens and enjoy time signing each other’s yearbooks! We will also have autograph pages available.

📚 Limited quantities will also be available for purchase on-site while supplies last. Don’t miss out!

June :

  • 5 – 6th Grade Promotion 9:00 AM
  • 5 – Last Day of School – Minimum Day

July:

  • 21 – Packet Pick-up Night and Ice Cream Social 5:30-7:00 PM – get your back to school packet, find out your child’s teacher, sign up to be an PTA member, get spirit wear and purchase refreshing ice cream!
  • 22 – First day of the 26-27 School year! Minimum Day Schedule

Click Here for the 25-26 School Calendar

Click Here for the 26-27 School Calendar

 

This Week at EastLake Elementary School – April 20th-24th

 

  • Tuesday, 4/21 DAC/DELAC Meeting
  • Wednesday, 4/22 National Secretary’s Day
  • Wednesday, 4/22 SSC meeting at 3 pm in room 712 SSC Agenda 4_22_2026
  • Thursday, 4/23 PTA Association Meeting
  • Friday, 4/24 Coffee with the Principal / ELAC Meeting
  • Tuesday, 4/28 CAASPP Testing Begins
  • Monday, 5/1 Staff Appreciation Week begins
  • Tuesday, 5/12 DAC/DELAC Meeting
  • Wednesday, 5/13 SSC meeting at 3 pm in room 712
  • Monday, 5/25 Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
  • May 26 – June 16 – Continuing Student Enrollment (Families must re-enroll for the 2026-27 school year by June 16, 2026, to be included in the class roster)
  • Friday, 5/28 6th Grade Dance (5pm-7pm)
  • Wednesday, 6/3 Kinder Promotion
  • Friday, 6/5 6th grade Promotion
  • Friday, 6/5 Students last day of school

This Week at EastLake Elementary School – April 13th-17th

Dear EastLake Families,

I hope this post finds you well.  Thank you for a great first week back for Quarter 4!  It was so great to have all of our Eagles back on campus and we are excited to finish the year strong.

Here is the information for the week:

April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month and our students are learning about autism – celebrating all minds, different ways we communicate and what sensory processing can look like.  This is being shared with our students through our weekly video message, daily announcements and read alouds in our classrooms.  Our hope is that with continued education, it supports our students to further understand one another and to deepen the connections here at school.

 

  • Tuesday, 4/17 6th Grade Masonic Awards
  • Tuesday, 4/21 DAC/DELAC Meeting
  • Wednesday, 4/22 SSC meeting at 3 pm in room 712
  • Thursday, 4/23 PTA Association Meeting
  • Friday, 4/24 Coffee with the Principal / ELAC Meeting
  • Tuesday, 4/28 CAASPP Testing Begins
  • Monday, 5/1 Staff Appreciation Week begins
  • Tuesday, 5/12 DAC/DELAC Meeting
  • Wednesday, 5/13 SSC meeting at 3 pm in room 712
  • Monday, 5/25 Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
  • Friday, 5/28 6th Grade Dance (5pm-7pm)
  • Wednesday, 6/3 Kinder Promotion
  • Friday, 6/5 6th grade Promotion
  • Friday, 6/5 Students last day of school

This Week at EastLake Elementary School – April 6th – 17th

Welcome back! We are excited to have our students back on campus as we begin the final quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. There are many events scheduled for the end of May and first week of June, so please be sure to check your calendars regularly.Local measure testing for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, as well as state testing for 3rd through 6th grade, will begin at the end of April and continue throughout May. Please refer to the calendar at the end of this post for important dates.

Students first day back is Monday, April 6th. It is a MINIMUM DAY.

  • Friday, 3/20 Last Day of 3rd Quarter, Progress Reports Sent Home
  • Monday, 3/23-Friday, 4/3 Spring Break
  • Monday, 4/6 Students Return for 4th Quarter (1:00 dismissal – minimum day)
  • Wednesday, 4/11 SSC meeting at 3 pm in room 712
  • Tuesday, 4/17 6th Grade Masonic Awards
  • Tuesday, 4/21 DAC/DELAC Meeting
  • Friday, 4/24 Coffee with the Princiapl / ELAC Meeting
  • Tuesday, 4/28 CAASPP Testing Begins

Click Here for the 25-26 School Calendar

Click Here for the 26-27 School Calendar

This Week at EastLake – March 16th-20th

Monday, Mar. 16-Friday, March 20 – Student-Led Conferences (Minimum Day Schedule)

All parents coming to conference must sign in using the raptor app. Please be sure you have the app downloaded and you have created an account BEFORE coming to the conference. The links are below to create an account. you can also us the QR code to download the app.

  • Friday, 3/20 Last Day of 3rd Quarter, Progress Reports Sent Home
  • Monday, 3/23-Friday, 4/3 Spring Break
  • Monday, 4/6 Students Return for 4th Quarter (1:00 dismissal – minimum day)
  • Wednesday, 4/11 SSC meeting at 3 pm in room 712
  • Tuesday, 4/17 6th Grade Masonic Awards
  • Tuesday, 4/21 DAC/DELAC Meeting
  • Tuesday, 4/28 CAASPP Testing Begins

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Click Here for the 25-26 School Calendar

Click Here for the 26-27 School Calendar

This Week at EastLake – February 9th-12th

📸 Spring Pictures are here! 🌸

Join us Wednesday, February 11!
Only students who missed previous picture days or who have a paid envelope will have their photo taken.
🎒 Picture forms will be coming home in your student’s backpack this week.

Buddy Grams ON SALE now!

Purchase your Buddy Grams IN-PERSON:

Afterschool, outside of room 201 (next to lunch arbor)
Parents who wish to enter school grounds must sign in at the office.

Monday, 2/9 (cash only)
Tuesday, 2/10 (cash only)

Purchase your Buddy Grams ONLINE:

1. Pay through VENMO for the amount of grams you wish to purchase. Don’t forget to include a short memo: “5 Buddy Grams from Bluey Heeler”
https://venmo.com/u/EastlakeElemStudentCouncil

2. Complete the forms for information on recipient and sender. Don’t forget to include the teacher or room number of the person you are sending to.
https://forms.office.com/r/g34WAcEAib

3. Once we have received your payments and completed forms, we will put together the grams and deliver it on February 12th.

Don’t wait! These sweet tokens of friendship will surely spread joy, spread kindness, and spread smiles!

Be sure your voice is heard. This is your opportunity to give input to the district regarding the budget! It is important you participate. Watch the video below, and then take the survey.

CLICK HERE to watch LCAP Video in Spanish

LCAP Survey Links
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWLP67W
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5FZGS

 

Important Dates

February

11 – Spring Pictures

11 – SSC Meeting (3:00-4:00) Agenda SSC Agenda 2_11_2026

13 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

16 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

20 – Coffee with the Principal – Local control and Accountability Plan/LCAP (8:30 am) in MPR

24 – DAC/DELAC Meeting at District Office (12:00-2:00)

March

10 – PTA Board Meeting

11 – Promotion Pictures 6th grade and Kindergarteners

11 – School Site Council Meeting (3:00-4:00)

**12-19 Minimum Days / Parent Teacher Conferences

March 23rd – April 3 – Spring Break

April 

6 – Students start **Minimum Day

This Week at EastLake Elementary School February 2nd – 6th

Our Multilingual English Learners will begin taking the ELPAC test in February. Please see the attached Calendar below. This test is very important, and helps determine when your child can be reclassified as Fluent English Proficient. To help at home, and see what the test consists of, CLICK HERE

EastLake Elementary’s Family Science Night

The Dentist is coming to School – 2/26/26

Big Smiles – In-School Dentist is coming to EastLake 2/26/2026. Permission forms will be coming home in backpacks next week. You can also sign up your child online at www.MySchoolDentist.com.

Big Smiles is an in-school dental program designed to address today’s dental crisis and keep children healthy. Our innovative model offers state of the art dental care to students in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of their school; keeping them in class and learning. Easy and convenient for parents at no cost to them*, and no cost to your school.

Many children sadly find themselves without affordable access to dental care. Our program uses the latest technology in portable equipment, bringing dental services directly to your school. We use our network of locally licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants to provide high quality care to your students. Our program sets up a mini dental clinic directly in your school.

Your Child Will Receive

  • Complete Oral Exam
  • Cleaning
  • Fluoride
  • Sealants
  • X-Rays#
  • Fillings#
  • Pulpotomies#
  • (Treatment of the nerve inside of a baby tooth)
  • Simple extractions#

Important Dates

February

11 – Spring Pictures

11 – SSC Meeting (3:00-4:00)

13 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

16 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

20 – Coffee with the Principal – Local control and Accountability Plan/LCAP (8:30 am) in MPR

24 – DAC/DELAC Meeting at District Office (12:00-2:00)

March

10 – PTA Board Meeting

11 – Promotion Pictures 6th grade and Kindergarteners

11 – School Site Council Meeting (3:00-4:00)

**12-19 Minimum Days / Parent Teacher Conferences

March 23rd – April 3 – Spring Break

April 

6 – Students start **Minimum Day

This Week at EastLake Elementary School – January 20th – 23rd

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope you enjoy the holiday.

Safe Campus

Thank you for your continued support as we transition to our Safe Campus procedures. With your help, the transition has gone smoothly, and we truly appreciate your cooperation and patience.

As we continue to improve, we are working through a few minor details. One important reminder is that all parents and guardians who check in must also remember to check out before leaving campus. This helps us ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Thank you again for partnering with us to keep our campus safe and secure.

PTA Association Meeting

Glow Dance Party

ELPAC Testing for English Learners

ELPAC Testing Dates: February 2nd – March 20th

If your child is learning English alongside their primary language, they are considered an English learner. The ELPAC measures their progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.

The test includes a speaking portion, where your child’s voice will be recorded to verify scores, but these recordings will not be saved or shared.

How You Can Help Your Child Prepare:

  • Explain the Test: Let your child know that the ELPAC is a tool to help them improve, so they don’t need to feel anxious.
  • Encourage Effort: Remind them that you and their teacher are there to support them.
  • Talk to Their Teacher: Discuss your child’s progress in language skills to better support them at home.
  • Try Practice Tests: Visit the ELPAC practice site to get familiar with the test format.

What to Expect After the Test:

You’ll receive results by the start of the next school year. This will show where your child is excelling and where they may need more support.

For more info, visit the Starting Smarter website or check out the CDE Parent Guides.

EastLake’s Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mr. Constable, EastLake’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉👏 Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you make every day on our students and school community.

Important Dates

January

21 – EastLake School Site Council Meeting (3:00-4:00) SSC Agenda 1_12_2026

21 – EastLake’s Speech Contest

27 – DAC/DELAC Meeting at District Office (12:00-2:00)

27 – Safety Committee Meeting in Office Conference Room (3:00-4:00)

30 – PTA Glow Dance – (4:00-7:00)

February

11 – Spring Pictures

11 – SSC Meeting (3:00-4:00)

13 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

16 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

24 – DAC/DELAC Meeting at District Office (12:00-2:00)

March

10 – PTA Board Meeting

11 – Promotion Pictures 6th grade and Kindergarteners

11 – School Site Council Meeting (3:00-4:00)

**12-19 Minimum Days / Parent Teacher Conferences

March 23rd – April 3 – Spring Break

April 

6 – Students start **Minimum Day

This Week at EastLake – January 13th-16th

Welcome back! We’re excited to begin a new school year filled with learning, growth, and joyful moments. Our staff is ready to support every child and make this year a wonderful experience. Please read below about our new Safety Campus Policy. 

Looking forward to a great year together!

Warmly,
Cynthia Orr
Principal

Safe Campus Policy:

Dear EastLake Families:

I am writing to inform you that at the December 2026 Board of Education Meeting, the Board revised Board Policy 3515.1, Campus Access and Safety, to outline the procedures for parents/guardians to safely check in and accompany their children on campus during morning drop-off.

Following the Board’s decision, parents/guardians are allowed to enter the school for morning breakfast and/or drop-off, as long as they sign into the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s visitor management system, Raptor. Parents must exit campus by the first bell.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that we are aware of who is on campus at all times, helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment. To ensure a smooth and safe process, our school will follow these operational guidelines:

Morning Drop-Off:

  1. Parents/guardians must check in at the school office using the Raptor visitor management system.
  2. After check-in, parents/guardians may accompany their child to the designated morning drop-off area or escort them to their classroom.
  3. Parents/guardians may attend morning breakfast with their child, provided they have signed in using Raptor and leave by the first bell.
  4. Parents/guardians must proceed directly to the designated area and exit campus immediately after drop-off by the first bell.
  5. Parents/guardians must sign out of Raptor upon leaving campus.
  6. Parents/guardians must follow all site-specific safety procedures while on campus.

At the end of the school day, students will be dismissed through the designated gates for pickup by their parents or guardians. All students in LEAD or YMCA programs must continue to adhere to check-out policies in those programs.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff.

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Attention All 5th Grade Parents:

In February 2026 our students in 5th, 7th, and 9th grade will participate in the California Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The FITNESSGRAM1 is the required annual PFT for students in grades five, seven, and nine in California public schools. This health-related fitness test, developed by The Cooper Institute, is intended to help students acquire lasting habits of regular physical activity.

The FITNESSGRAM includes tests for five areas of fitness, including Aerobic Capacity, Abdominal Strength and Endurance, Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility, Upper Body Strength and Endurance, and Flexibility. There are two or three test options for most of the fitness areas of the FITNESSGRAM so that all students, including those with special needs, have the chance to participate in the PFT. For those fitness areas that have multiple options, only one option is reported for each student.

Our students will receive their results upon completion of the PFT. These results will help students understand their individual levels of fitness. Students are encouraged to talk about these results with their parents or guardians and their physical education teacher. Parents and guardians can use these results to help their children plan appropriate fitness activities.

If you have any questions about your child’s participation in the PFT, the FITNESSGRAM, or the test results, please contact your child’s teacher. Additional information about the PFT are available on the California Department of Education PFT Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/.

Important Dates

January

13 – Students return – MINIMUM DAY

19 – Martin Luther King Holiday – NO SCHOOL

21 – EastLake’s Speech Contest

27 – DAC/DELAC Meeting at District Office (12:00-2:00)

27 – Safety Committee Meeting in Office Conference Room (3:00-4:00)

30 – PTA Glow Dance – (4:00-7:00)

February

11 – Spring Pictures

11 – SSC Meeting (3:00-4:00)

13 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

16 – Holiday – NO SCHOOL

24 – DAC/DELAC Meeting at District Office (12:00-2:00)