Red Ribbon Week 2022-23: Celebrate Life! Life Drug Free!

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Red Ribbon Week is coming October 24-28th! Our RRW Chair, Sevin Ataie and our amazing Vista Verde ASB have been busy organizing an amazing week for our school. Join Sevin for our first Parent Information Night on 10/27 at 6pm-7pm, when she will host a conversation with guest panelists including school counselors and speakers from the OC Healthcare Agency. The discussion will focus on increasing awareness about the dangers of drugs, Internet safety and prevention strategies to keep our kids and our community safe. RSVP here

Volley Fest Volleyball Tournament (Grades 7 & 8)

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Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Volley Fest volleyball tournament for boys and girls in grades 7 & 8. The tournament will be held on November 6th at the IUSD/TUSD gyms Park. The registration fee is $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/. 

The deadline to register is October 14th. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com.

Harvest Cup Soccer: Grades 3rd – 8th

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Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Harvest Cup soccer tournament for boys and girls in grades 3rd-8th. The tournament will be held on December 2nd & 3rd at the Great Park. The registration fee is $40 per person. Register at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/harvest-cup/.

Deadline to register is November 6th. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com.

IUSD School Board Candidates Forum (Area 2)

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Vista Verde has families that live all over Irvine. The League of Women Voters of OC in partnership with IUCPTA are hosting a forum to meet the three candidates running for the IUSD Area 2 trustee board seat. Wednesday, October 12th from 7pm to 8:30pm IUSD District Office Board Room Everyone is welcome, but only registered voters residing in IUSD Area 2 may vote. Go to IUSD School Board Candidates Forum to submit questions for the forum or to find more information. https://www.smore.com/qr0dv-iusd-school-board-candidates-forum. Please visit https://iusd.org/trustee-area-map to see if your family resides in Trustee Area 2.

 

Reflections Theme Search for 2024-2025!

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Did you know that Reflections themes come out of a national theme search at least two years in advance? Now is your chance to submit a theme! Visit the CA PTA Reflections theme search page to learn more!

Reflections Art: Show Your Voice!

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Reflections Art Deadline extended to October 21st!

Submit entries by October 21st!

– Theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE!

-Four divisions: Primary (K-2nd), Intermediate (3rd-5th) Middle School (6th-8th) and Special Artist Division – English | Spanish

-Three categories this year

-Interpretation outweighs technical skills.

-Students can submit one entry in all three categories

-Visit https://vistaverdepta.org/reflections/ to submit entries.

Learn more about why Reflections Art continues to be one of the PTA’s core programs here.

After School Classes On Campus at Vista Verde are Back! 

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Looking for activities to keep your child engaged and learning while having fun after the school day? ACE classes at Vista Verde are back this Fall! The next session of IPSF’s ACE program is coming soon, offering our students hands-on opportunities to explore interests and discover new passions. Classes are held in-person, directly after school on our campus beginning the week of 10/17.

For more information on classes offered, please see the flyer here. Registration opens 9/26/22 – 10/11/22.

IUSD Parent Resource Center Now Open!

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The IUSD Parent Resource Center held its grand opening on September 22nd. It showcases the many ways the school district can help uplift student health and wellness, and attain academic success.

Visit https://iusd.org/ipep to learn more!

Family Fun Night is coming Saturday, October 22, from 2-6pm

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Join us for a fun afternoon full of Fall activities including games, entertainment, food trucks, and our first online silent auction in a couple years! Visit community booths and learn about how autumn is celebrated in different ways from our diverse community! The silent auction will go live on Monday, October 17th and will close on Saturday, October 22nd.

Silent Auction: If you have questions about the silent auction, please contact Mara Brandes at FamilyFunNight@vistaverdepta.org

Cultural Booths: If you’d like to host a cultural booth, please contact Leila Esfandiari at FamilyFunNight@vistaverdepta.org.

Volunteer: If you’d like to volunteer on October 22nd, please fill out this form.

Classroom Membership Contest: Our Teachers are AWESOME!

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The VVPTA Classroom Membership Contest results are in!  And the winners are:

K-5th: Miss Na: 83%, Mrs. Schneider: 81%, Ms. Farquhar: 77% 

MS Advisement: Mr. Widen: 73%

Our winning K-5th classrooms have won a glow in the dark party and lunch for their teachers! Mr. Widen’s Advisement Class will get a pizza party and get to silly string either Mr. W, Mr. Vlasic, or Mrs. Grooters! Thank you to our amazing teachers for encouraging our families to join the PTA! Membership matters in so many ways! Thank you to all who signed up for a membership! See why your membership matters here.