Reflections – Submission Form

Show your talent and join us for the 2022-23 Reflections Art Program. This year there are three categories: Literature, Photography and Visual Arts. The theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE!

Submit your work using the link below. Submissions are due by October 13, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia or Roxi at reflections@vistaverdepta.org

Reflections Submission Form

Order Deadline for Spirit Wear is September 18th!

Order today and support your Vista Verde PTA. Order by September 18th and be sure to note your child’s name, grade and teacher at checkout. Check out all 9 collections on the Vista Verde Spirit Wear Store.

Coffee Connections – September 13th

Join us in the MPR for coffee and a discussion with Officer Rick Gramer about school violence prevention and response. Coffee is generously provided by Farimeh Taghavi of Solace Home Care.

Join the PTA!

There’s still time to Join the PTA and help support our teachers and students. Plus, your students will be entered in the Membership Contests for a chance to win either a “Glow in the Dark Party” or a “Silly String Party”.  Here are the current standings:

K-5th:

  1. Farquhar – 65%
  2. Schneider – 58%
  3. Tuttle – 56%

Advisements:

  1. Widen – 54%
  2. Mark – 52%
  3. Smith – 50%

Good luck and thank you for your support!  Join the PTA today!

National History Day (NHD) – Updates & Information

If your student is thinking about participating in NHD, Mrs. Weireter will be hosting information sessions for Grades 6-8 for the next three Friday Tutorials (Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16). Also, NHD-OC is hosting a “How-To & Best Sources” Workshop on Friday, Sep 16th at 3:30pm. Register HERE to participate. To learn more about the event see the Flyer HERE.

Reflections – Show Your Voice

Calling all artists! The annual PTA Reflections Art Program is underway. This year’s theme is “SHOW YOUR VOICE! There are three categories: Literature, Photography, and Visual ArtsParticipating in one or more of the three categories is welcome. The submission deadline is October 13th. For more information visit vistaverdepta.org/reflections or contact Cynthia and Roxi at reflections@vistaverdepta.org

Family Fun Night – Saturday, October 22nd

Save the Date!  Family Fun Night is on Saturday, October 22nd, from 2pm to 6pm. Volunteers are still needed to help put together this big event. If you’d like to get involved with Family Fun Night (FFN) planning, please contact president@vistaverdepta.org.

 

Red Ribbon Week – Oct 23 to Oct 31

Red Ribbon Week (RRW) is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign. Volunteers are needed to help with ribbon decorations at school or working at the PTA RRW booth.  Use the link below to select your volunteer time.

Red Ribbon Week Volunteer Sign Up

Girl Scouts – New Troops Forming

Interested in joining the Girl Scouts.  New troops are forming now for K-6th Grade families.  Contact Megan Holtan at Mholtan@girlscouts.org to learn more.