Month: October 2021

October 25, 2021

Dear Muraoka Families,

It’s an awesome week to be a Momonga! Don’t forget our Red Ribbon Spirit Week and Muroaka Costume Parade! We will also welcome our new principal, Gina Mazeau, on November 1^st. Please see Mrs. Rayray with any questions and/or concerns until then.

Details about the Costume Parade (10/29):

What: Costume Parade on Blacktop

Who: Students and Staff

When: Friday, 10/29 at 8:30 am

Costume Guidelines:  Weapons, full face mask, blood or gore are not allowed. All students and staff will continue to abide by mask mandates.

Participating students should come to school dressed in their costume. Students are expected to take their costume off immediately following the parade. Please ensure your child is wearing clothing under their costume to help facilitate a fast and easy change. Please let your classroom teacher know if you do not wish for your student to participate in the costume parade. There will be an alternate activity for your student during this time.

LCFF SURVEY: PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE SURVEY THAT TAKES LESS THAN TWO MINUTES TO COMPLETE.

LCFF SURVEY-CLICK HERE

Office visits to drop off personal items: We kindly ask that you DO NOT BRING LUNCHES, WATER BOTTLES, OR OTHER ITEMS TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE during the school day. Unfortunately, we have had an overwhelming number of parents visiting the office to deliver personal items and we are unable to accommodate these requests.

Covid Update: MURAOKA HAD ONE NEW COVID CASES REPORTED LAST WEEK. To date, Muraoka has had a total of 36 COVID cases. Thank you for your continued support with keeping your children at home if they have any COVID symptoms and letting the office know the reason for your children’s absences.  Please continue to contact us with any COVID-related questions. Please email COVID test results to our Attendance/Health Clerk, melina.cardenas@cvesd.org

PARKING Reminders: Please be courteous to our neighbors and avoid blocking driveways when parking. Additionally, our CVESD transportation department has reported cars in the bus lane. This is a friendly reminder to always avoid bus access/lane.

CVESD Intramural Sports: With some extra precautions in place, we are excited to announce that CVESD has decided that student intramural sports will resume this year! All sports teams are held after school and are an optional activity for CVESD students.

Volunteer Coach Requirements: Livescan, TB Clearance, CPR/First-Aid Certification, Proof of COVID vaccination. If you are interested in coaching co-ed flag football, please email Mrs. Rayray as soon as possible. felicitas.rayray@cvesd.org

UPCOMING DATES: 

Monday, October 25 Red Ribbon Spirit Week – Wear Red

Tuesday, October 26 Red Ribbon Spirit Week – Wear Your Favorite Hat

Wednesday, October 27 Red Ribbon Spirit Week – Wear Pajamas

Thursday, October 28 Red Ribbon Spirit Week – Wear Sunglasses

Kickball Tryouts 3pm-4pm

Friday, October 29 Red Ribbon Spirit Week – Wear Your Costume

Costume Parade 8:30am (Students and Staff Only)

October 17, 2021 

Dear Muraoka Families, 

THANK YOU TO ALL PARENTS WHO PROVIDED INPUT ON THE PRINCIPAL SELECTION FOR MURAOKA!  The District sent a letter to all Muraoka families announcing that Mrs. Gina Mazeau is the new principal of Muraoka! Mrs. Mazeau will begin at Muraoka on Monday, November 1. This week will be Mrs. Parker’s last week at Muraoka. Our wonderful AP, Mrs. Rayray will support Muraoka during the principal transition.  

MURAOKA STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO CALL PARENTS THIS MONTH regarding the LCFF Survey. PLEASE complete and submit the short, simple LCFF Survey, which will ensure that Muraoka receives the maximum amount of funding for our students.  Muraoka’s funding will be severely restricted unless surveys are returned.  PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE SURVEY THAT TAKES LESS THAN TWO MINUTES TO COMPLETE. 

 Benefits for your child(ren) include:  

• Instructional materials  
• Classroom technology  
• Additional staffing to provide support for students   
• Extended learning opportunities for students  

• Before and after school programs  

 LCFF SURVEY-CLICK HERE  

We kindly ask that you DO NOT BRING LUNCHES, WATER BOTTLES, OR OTHER ITEMS TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE during the school day. We do not have staff to deliver these items and teaching and learning should not be interrupted. Our office staff must remain in the office, and classrooms should not be disturbed. All students are eligible to receive free lunch at school. Teachers and the office have paper cups for students who forget their water bottles. We also have “emergency” bottled water available outside. Although it may seem that delivering one lunch is not too much to ask, our office can receive up to 30 lunches and other items a day. Beginning this week, no items will be delivered to classrooms, and the office staff will not call classrooms for this purpose.  

MURAOKA HAD FOUR NEW COVID CASES REPORTED LAST WEEK. To date, Muraoka has had a total of 35 COVID cases. This is just under just 3.5% of our student population. We remain grateful that to our knowledge, none of our students have been seriously ill. We continue to work diligently to ensure mask-wearing, monitor possible COVID symptoms, and notify and follow up with COVID cases and close contacts. Thank you for your continued support with keeping your children at home if they have any COVID symptoms and letting the office know the reason for your children’s absences.  Please continue to contact us with any COVID-related questions. Please email COVID test results to our Attendance/Health Clerk, melina.cardenas@cvesd.org   

PARKING LOT SOLAR PROJECT UPDATE As you can see, solar panels are currently being installed! The project is expected to be completed around November 1.  

PTO NEWS! 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE PTO’s Scholastic Book Fair. Over $11,000 worth of books and related items were purchased at school on Monday through Thursday!   

FAMILY BOOK FAIR NIGHT on Friday was a huge success! The Book Fair was held outside, and bookshelves and tables were spread out to support social distancing. All participants wore masks, and the number of shoppers was limited and monitored. 

CVESD Intramural Sports: With some extra precautions in place, we are excited to announce that CVESD has decided that student intramural sports will resume this year! All sports teams are held after school and are an optional activity for CVESD students.  

Coach/Volunteer Requirements: Livescan, TB Clearance, CPR/First-Aid Certification, Proof of COVID vaccination. If you are interested in coaching a fall sport (co-ed flag football or co-ed kickball), please email Mrs. Rayray as soon as possible. Felicitas.rayray@cvesd.org 

SPECTATORS AND COACHES MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES while attending CVESD Intramural Sports events. 

UPCOMING DATES: 

Thursday, October 21 Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill  10:21-10:45 

Thursday, October 21 Virtual SSC Meeting  

Oct. 23-31  Red Ribbon Week 

Friday, October 29 Student Costume Parade-Details coming soon 

October 11, 2021 

 Dear Muraoka Families, 

WELCOME BACK TO QUARTER 2! We hope that all of you had a wonderful two weeks with your children.  The staff and I were excited to see your children’s beautiful faces last week. Each class in grades 1 through 6 attended a welcome back/behavior assembly. Mrs. Rayray and I shared the “Muraoka 4,” our behavioral standards that all Momongas should know and demonstrate throughout each school day.  We have challenged each student to learn the Muraoka 4 and be able to recite them to anyone who asks. Please ask your children about this. The Momonga 4 are: Be SAFE, Be RESPECTFUL, Be RESPONSIBLE, and Be KIND.  

NEW BANNERS AND POSTERS advertising the Muraoka 4, and Behavior Expectations will be displayed this week in various parts of our school.  Thank you in advance for helping your children follow these expectations 

BREAKFAST PROCEDURE MODIFICATION: Only students eating breakfast are permitted to enter campus at 7:35 when the Santa Victoria gate opens. ALL students entering through the Santa Victoria gate prior to 7:55 will be directed to the cafeteria. Students will remain in the lunch arbor until all gates open at 7:55. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  

THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT MASK POLICY will also be posted in front of the school. The policy is as follows: 

Students my remove their masks only to play at recess, to eat and drink, and while at P.E.  

Student masks are required in school hallways and while traveling to and from the playground and lunch area. 

Staff members, Parents/Guardians, and all Adults need to be masked at all times while on District property, including the parking lots.  

Thank you for your cooperation.  

HELP SELECT THE NEW MURAOKA PRINCIPAL!  All parents/guardians and community members are invited to a virtual Town Hall Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 12 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. The purpose of the Town Hall will be for participants to provide input about the desired skills, qualities, and characteristics for the new Muraoka Principal.  A link will be provided as soon as we receive it.  

PARENT SUPPORT NEEDED FOR $$$ FOR MURAOKA We have been asked to call each parent who has not yet returned the quick, simple survey needed to ensure funding for Muraoka and our District this year. You may be receiving a phone call from a Muraoka employee asking you to please complete and return the survey.  

Last year, Muraoka received funding for almost 200 students. This year, very few surveys were returned. Unless surveys are returned, Muraoka’s funding will be severely restricted.  PLEASE USE THE  LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE SURVEY THAT TAKES LESS THAN TWO MINUTES TO COMPLETE. 

 Benefits for your child(ren) include:  

• Instructional materials  
• Classroom technology  

• Additional staffing to provide support for students   
• Extended learning opportunities for students  
• Before and after school programs  

 LCFF SURVEY-CLICK HERE  

MURAOKA AND CVESD CONTINUE TO MONITOR COVID CASES. ZERO NEW SCHOOL CASES have been confirmed since we have returned from fall break.  To date, Muraoka has had a total of 34 COVID cases. This is just under 3.5% of our student population. We are grateful that to our knowledge, none of our students have been seriously ill. We continue to work diligently to ensure mask-wearing, monitor possible COVID symptoms, and notify and follow up with COVID cases and close contacts. Thank you for your continued support with keeping your children at home if they have any COVID symptoms and letting the office know the reason for your children’s absences.  Please continue to contact us with any COVID-related questions. Please email COVID test results to our Attendance/Health Clerk, melina.cardenas@cvesd.org 

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO NEW PARENT SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEMBER, MRS. JORDAN! Thank you to all Muraoka parents who ran for this position.     

PTO NEWS! 

COME TO PTO’s Scholastic Book Fair PARENT NIGHT this Friday from 4-7. The Book Fair will be moved outside, and bookshelves will be spread out. Masks will be required for everyone in attendance and numbers of visitors will be monitored for social distancing safety.  NO FOOD OR DRINK will be allowed at the Book Fair to ensure that masks will be worn at all times.  Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during school hours this week. Students can purchase books at school or make lists of the books that interest them for later purchase.  

PARKING LOT SOLAR PROJECT UPDATE There have been materials delays due to COVID. Actual solar panels will be installed this week. The project is now expected to be completed around November 1.  

UPCOMING DATES: 

Monday, October 11- 

Wednesday, October 13 Book Fair for students during school hours  

Wednesday, October 13 District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) 

Friday, Oct. 15th Picture Retake  

Friday, October 15  Outdoor Family Book Fair Night                      4:00-7:00 p.m. 

Oct. 21 Great Shake Out 10:21-10:45 

Thursday, October 21 Virtual SSC Meeting  

 

Oct. 23-31  Red Ribbon Week