Loma Portal Elementary spreads cheer to students

A lively caravan of Loma Portal Elementary School teachers took a 30-minute cruise through the neighborhood around its 3342 Browning St. campus the afternoon of Friday, March 27, in an effort to boost students’ spirits as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic became a sobering reality.

Having been out of school for two weeks at that point (San Diego Unified School District schools closed March 16), both kids and parents welcomed the opportunity to step out onto their lawns and doorsteps to engage in some (distant) social interaction.

Students had made signs and posters to greet their teachers, and the teachers likewise adorned their vehicles with fun decorations and colorful streamers to show their students just how much they missed them.

Honking, waving — and at least two bullhorns and a family’s karaoke machine — livened up the afternoon from Loma Portal Elementary to Dewey Elementary and down the many streets in between.

With SDUSD closed until further notice, classes are resuming via distance learning — on the computer. For more information, visit sandiegounified.org/schools/loma-portal

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Two LPE students show some love for their teachers.  (Savanah Duffy)

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This parent and student look proud to hold up their sign in support of LPE teachers. This young man even dressed up!  (Savanah Duffy)

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Enthusiastic parents, students and pets seem excited to share happy thoughts as LPE teachers make their way through the neighborhoods.  (Savanah Duffy)

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Signs like these two, reading “#LPE STRONG!” and “Ms. Naughton (hearts) U All!” adorned many teachers’ cars.  (Savanah Duffy)

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The McAteer family (left) and their neighbors the Brown family (right) stand on the corner, ready to wave to Loma Portal teachers.  (Savanah Duffy)

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The Dobson family is ready to wave at teachers as they drive by.  (Savanah Duffy)

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Third graders at LPE get a sign made just for them, from teacher Mrs. Turner.  (Savanah Duffy)

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The Walker girls sing karaoke music on the sidewalk to give their teachers a fun performance.  (Savanah Duffy)

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The Duran family: Jennifer, Vivian, Chloe and Layla  (Savanah Duffy)

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The Babcock family shows off their signs to support LPE and its teachers.  (Savanah Duffy)