Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off – Pick-up Procedures – Safe Routes to School Map

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Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off /Pick-up Procedures/Safe Routes to School Map:

Now that we are into our first month, please take some time again to read and review our comprehensive parking lot procedures. We encourage you to share this information with grandparents and other care givers who may come to school to either drop off or pick up your child.

Please embrace our S.T.A.R. philosophy by being Safe School Community members to others while driving in our parking lot. Our school staff works hard to keep kids safe at all times while on campus — including while entering and exiting school.

Thank you so much for your assistance in ensuring that all families follow these guidelines to keep our students safe.

Please click here for the Parking Lot Protocol.

Please click here for Map of  Vista Verde Suggested Route to School.

Jerry Vlasic, Principal
Vista Verde K-8 School
Irvine Unified School District
949.936.6350

Calling for Volunteers – Ice Cream Social

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Our Ice Cream Social is coming soon and we can use some helping hands!

Meet new friends and help out in one of the most beloved PTA events of year! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094da5af28a3fa7-vista

Annual Ice Cream Social – Endless Summer – August 15 – Wednesday

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Ice Cream Social is Almost Here!

When: August 15, 2017, 5:30-8pm
Where: Vista Verde Lunch Tables

Our Annual Ice Cream Social is generously donated by Lena Ghezel of Surterre Properties.

Ice Cream Social theme: Endless Summer!

Hey Dudes and Dudettes! Our annual Ice Cream Social is coming! The theme this year is “Endless Summer.” We can’t bring you the ocean, but we can totally bring you a surfin’ good time!

There will be DJ, beach balls, and giveaways! Bring your hula hoops for a hula hoop dance off! Burnt Truck and Falasophy food truck will be there, so no need to make dinner! Righteous!

“And there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” except…ICE CREAM! So come on over and hang loose with old buddies and new friends!

For more information, please visit the Vista Verde PTA website at http://vistaverdepta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ice-Cream-Social-no-10.pdf.

Reflections Art Program – Call for Entries!

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The Reflections Art Program is an annual PTA sponsored program encouraging students to participate in the arts.

The 2018-2019 Reflections theme is, “Heroes Around Me”. All Vista Verde students are invited to participate. Students may submit their artwork, reflecting the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program theme, in one of six (6) categories: Visual Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.

There are 3 grade categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), as well as a Special Artist’s category. The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in the Reflections Art Program.

It’s easy to participate:
1. Reflect on this year’s theme: “Heroes Around Me”.
2. Create an original work inspired by the theme.
3. Celebrate your achievements and win prizes!

Check out some winners from previous years:
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/primary-preschool-grade-2/
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/intermediate-grades-3-5/

DUE DATE: All entries for the 2018-19 Reflections Art Program are due by Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to the Vista Verde front office.

General Rules on size, format, usage of copyright work, etc.: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/

Please use the entry form provided here.

Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org

Blessings in a Backpack

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Dear Fabulous Vista Verde Community!

Due to the remarkable generosity of our Vista Verde Community, last year’s “Blessings in a Backpack” community service project was such a huge success that we are going to do it again. We will begin August 15th. I am always amazed at how thoughtful and compassionate Vista Verde families are. Thank you for all that you do to make Vista Verde the remarkable school that it is!!!

Patricia Farquhar
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aeaf2ea0ff2-blessings

Eager to Learn a Bit More About Vista Verde PTA?

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Every Wednesday after school, during the month if August, we will have a PTA Info Booth in front of the school, outside of the MPR.

If you have been wondering how our PTA works, what we do, or how you can get involved to help make a difference at our school, now is your chance to talk parent-to-parent with current PTA members, and ask all the questions you want!

This is your opportunity to come and learn about YOUR PTA, and how YOU can get involved.

We will also have some leftover Viking Apparel from last year on sale, so make sure to come by and check that out!

Everyone is WELCOME, and we look forward to meeting you! Stop by any Wednesday in August from 1:00-2:00pm.

PTA Coffee Connection – July 27 – Friday – Today

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Interested in finding out more about our PTA? After you drop off your kids, come to our PTA Kickoff Coffee Connection, and let us welcome you to the school year with some hot coffee – on us!

If you’ve been a bit curious about PTA, but have yet to take the next step, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about how our PTA works, ask questions, meet our reps, and chat with other families.

WHEN: Friday, July 27, 8:30am
WHERE: In front of the school, outside of the MPR

All are welcome – we hope you’ll join us!!

Please click here for flyer.

ALEKS Math Subscription Discount for VV Students Third Grade and Up – Deadline is Today

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We will be lucky enough to again offer discounted ALEKS Math subscriptions for at-home, independent study use only, for our VV families grades 3 and up. Since the extended-length, 46 week subscriptions, which allowed students to continue using ALEKS throughout Summer Break, worked well, we shall stick with that subscription duration.

This program is entirely optional, not endorsed by Vista Verde, but made available due to continued parent requests. Please see the attached, fill-in-able order form for more information.

There will be a strict order deadline of FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018. No orders will be accepted after that date. Orders need to be turned into to the VV Front Office, NOT to the child’s teacher, Friday folder, Homework folder, etc. For more information, please contact valerieschiano@iusd.org.

Please click here for ALEKS order form.

There is Power in Every G.I.R.L! – July 28 – Saturday

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Discover what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) and change the world!

Parents and girls, please join us to learn about Girl Scouts at our Teddy Bear Tea Party:

THIS Saturday, July 28, 2018, 10:30-11:30am

Girl Scouts of Orange County

9500 Toledo Way, Irvine, CA 92618

BYOB – Bring your own bear!

contact: Brooke Fuller bfuller@girlscoutsoc.org, 949-576-8723

Viking Voices Public Speaking! – August 1 – Wednesday

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Middle School Students, would you like to improve your oral presentations and communication skills? Join us for Viking Voices, a student-led group mentored by Vista Verde parent volunteers. We are a small but supportive group and practice communication skills by engaging in fun and creative activities!

Our kickoff meeting will be on Wednesday, August 1 in Mrs. Jacob’s classroom, #18 from 1:30 to 2:30pm
For interest please email: VikingVoices.678@gmail.com