Family Education Night – February 20 – Wednesday

Portola High School PTSA will be jointly hosting a Family Education Night with Beacon Park PTA on February 20th with a free special showing of the movie, “Finding Kind”, on February 20, 2019 at Portola High School Theater (1001 Cadence, Irvine, CA 92618)

The link to the movie trailer can be found at: https://youtu.be/woZTiMgWYD

IUSD TK Parent Information Night – February 21 – Thursday

The IUSD TK Parent Information Night is Thursday, February 21st at Cadence Park starting at 6:00pm. Attached is the flyer for your information. It’s also available electronically on the IUSD TK website or by clicking here.

Read Across America Week – Family Reading Night – February 25 – Monday

Read Across America Week Feb 25 – March 1
“The Magic of Reading!”

Family Reading Night at School is Monday February 25. Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket and come enjoy a family Reading time with our amazing Vista Verde Teachers!

Check your Friday folders next week for more details!!!

Proof of Residency Forms for Fall Enrollment

IUSD (Irvine Unified School District) asks parents for Proof of Residency each spring for fall student enrollment. Please see information in the attached link for steps in the process.

Thank you!

https://vistaverde.iusd.org/article/proof-residency-forms

Free Community Lecture at UCI – Myopia Progression in Childhood – February 25 – Monday

On Monday, February 25, UCI’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute will be hosting a free community lecture, “Myopia Progression in Childhood”, presented by Dr. Charlotte Gore, who is one of their pediatric specialists.

RSVP at ghei@uci.edu

3rd – 8th Grades – Basketball-Hoops Classic – Registration Deadline – February 8 – Friday

Basketball Players,

The Hoops Classic is a City of Irvine / IPSF basketball tournament, including teams representing all the schools in Irvine. The tournament is open to 3rd-8th grade boys and girls. We are looking for boys, girls and coaches who are interested in participating.

The tournament games run from Friday, March 8th – Sunday March 10th. If your son or daughter are interested in trying out, please register by Friday February 8th using the link below . We will notify players of the tryout schedule at a later date.

Register Here: https://ocyouthsports.org/irvine/tournaments/hoops-classic/

The Vista Verde teams have had lots of success over the past handful of years. More important than winning is the incredible fun it is for the players to play with their classmates and enjoy some exciting school spirit. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of your school team.

Please note, there is no cost to register but you are welcome to donate at your discretion. There will be a $30 participation fee at a later date once a team is selected.

Bryan Fournier

Meet the Principal at PTA General Assembly Meeting – Tuesday – February 12

“Meet The Principal and Vice Principal”, at the PTA General Assembly meeting, Tuesday, February 12 @ 8:40 in the MPR.

Kindness Week – February 12 – 15

VISTA VERDE K-8 SCHOOL

February 12-15, 2019

Tuesday: Wear Crazy Socks “Kindness Week Will Knock Your Socks Off!”
Wednesday: Wear Sweats “Don’t sweat the small stuff!”
Thursday: Wear Red “Valentines Day!”
Friday: Wear Bright Colors “Brighten Up Someone’s Day!”

“No Act of Kindness, No Matter How Small, Is Ever Wasted.”- Aesop

Please click here for flyer.

Use Stress to Your Advantage – UHS – February 12 – Tuesday

Please see attached flier for a special speaker event on Tuesday, February 12, at Uni High School regarding stress.