VV Counselor’s Corner

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Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner in the Vista Verde PTA eNewsletter.

Counselor’s Corner will be featured every other week. Keep an eye out for information on how to enhance student/family life, social and emotional wellness, development and other tips.

Feel free to contact us!

Nori Deatherage
NoriDeatherage@iusd.org
Middle School Counselor
On-site at VV: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Christina Kee
ChristinaKee@iusd.org
Elementary School Counselor
On-site at VV: Monday and Friday

 

Uni Pep Squad Clinic for 7th/8th Grades – March 23 – Saturday

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University High School Pep Squad will be hosting a 7th/8th Grade Pep Squad Clinic at the UNI gym on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Please click here for the flyer.

It can also be found on our website www.trojanpepsquad.org along with a PayPal link.

Here are some of the important dates coming up:
UHS Pep Squad Tryouts Spring 2019 (incoming Freshmen)

– Monday 4/15/2019​: UHS 8th Grade Family Night

– Wednesday 4/17/2019 at 7:00 pm: Mandatory Parent Info Session for 2019 @ UHS MPR

– UHS Pep Squad Tryouts

Mon – Wed 4/22 – 4/24/2019: UHS Pep Squad Tryout Clinic Days 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday 4/25/2019 @ 3:00 -7:00 pm UHS Pep Squad Tryout (Time scheduled at Tryout Clinic)

Please feel free to contact Monique Nunamaker at mnunamaker2@cox.net with any questions.

Monique Nunamaker
UNI Pep Squad Booster
Pep Squad Clinic Coordinator

City of Irvine – Staying Connected to Today’s Teen – March 27 – Wednesday

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The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine Prevention Coalition, is pleased to sponsor well-known adolescent psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman to lead a community discussion about the impact positive social relationships have on a teenager’s mental health and physical well-being. The free community event at Irvine Civic Center is intended for parents of teenage children. It is presented with the support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation, Irvine Unified School District, and Parent Teacher Association.

Discussion topics will include:

  • The state of teenagers — what are they thinking and doing, and why
  • The newest trends and behaviors facing teens in Irvine
  • Tips for building rapport, increasing communication, and gaining respect
  • How to identify a teen in trouble, and the best ways to support them
  • Ways to diffuse an escalated situation with a student
  • Warning signs that everyone should be keeping an eye out for
  • Effective mental health tools you can teach students/children
  • Simple coping techniques to help you remain in control and maintain composure

Click here for more information.

IPSF – 2019 Spring Break Family Tour April 1-6

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2019 SPRING BREAK FAMILY TOUR!

Make Spring Break 2019 an experience that your family will never forget!
Travel to the amazing National Parks of the Southwestern United States

April 1 – April 6, 2019
6 day/5 night Tour departing from Irvine in Deluxe motor coach.

Stops and visits in Phoenix, Montezuma Castle, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Painted Desert,
Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Lake Las Vegas,
Calico Ghost Town and return to Irvine.

https://seeamericatraveltours.com

Click here for flyer.

JCC: JCamps – Spring JCamp – Grades TK – 5th

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Jcamps Spring Camp, Gr TK-5

Week 1: April 1-5, 2019

Week 2: April 8-12, 2019

Field Trips on Thursdays

Click here to register.

Woodbridge HS Freshman Class Council / ASB Information

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If your 8th grader is planning to attend Woodbridge HS, would your student be interested in joining ASB or Freshman Class Council?

Woodbridge HS will be holding interviews at the end of this school year to identify their Freshman Class President and Freshman Class Vice President, as well as several members of the Freshman Class Council.

More information is available here, and the entire folder of application materials is available at tinyurl.com/woodbridgeasb. There will be a mandatory meeting at 8thGrade Family Night – 5:30 p.m. in the WHS Media Center, and attendance will be taken.

Interviews will be April 22-24 at WHS.

Contact LaurenPrudhomme@iusd.org with any questions.

2019-2020: PTA Executive Board Slate

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President: Shirley Wainberg

EVP: Annie Diep

Secretary: Mara Brandes

Treasurer: Cindy Huang

Financial Secretary: Carolina Sabotka

Auditor: Kendie Schlecht

Historian: Tasha Alpert

Parliamentarian: Sandy Long

VP Way & Means: Meghan Ormando

VP Communications: Yvette Casal

VP Volunteers: Dana Illman

VP Membership: Sarice Grushkin

VP Programs: Terri Myers

Turtle Rock Tidal Wave Open House – March 10 – Sunday

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Turtle Rock Tidal Wave Swim Team open house. Come meet our team!!!

Enjoy light refreshments while you watch some of our swimmers race!

March 10, 2019 Sunday

1pm-3pm

Turtle Rock Highlands Pool

Turtle Rock Tidal Wave Swim Team is a recrea5onal swim team that
competes in the Irvine Swim League. The age range for swimmers is 5-18
years old as of June 1. We are based out of the Turtle Rock Highlands Pool.
Our 2019 summer season runs from May 28 through August 3. If you have
questions regarding registration or the open house or need direc5ons,
please contact Bianca Nakasone at binx005@me.com or Mehdi Jalili at
mehdijalili@yahoo.com

Click here for flyer.

VV Counselor’s Corner

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Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner in the Vista Verde PTA eNewsletter.

Counselor’s Corner will be featured every other week. Keep an eye out for information on how to enhance student/family life, social and emotional wellness, development and other tips.

Feel free to contact us!

Nori Deatherage
NoriDeatherage@iusd.org
Middle School Counselor
On-site at VV: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Christina Kee
ChristinaKee@iusd.org
Elementary School Counselor
On-site at VV: Monday and Friday

 

10 Habits to Strengthen A Parent-Child Relationship

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201706/10-habits-strengthen-parent-child-relationship

10 Habits to Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship | Psychology Today

www.psychologytoday.com

10 Habits to Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship Connection is as essential to us parents as it is to our children. Posted Jun 27, 2017

 

IUSD College and Career Fair – March 11 – Monday

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The IUSD College and Career Fair is quickly approaching!  We are excited to have a variety of activities that night, including several robotics scrimmages, an Engineering and Auto Tech Open House, and opportunities to meet with representatives from over 50 colleges and multiple career pathways.

IUSD College and Career Fair

March 11, 2019, 6pm – 8pm

Irvine High School Game Gym

4321 Walnut Avenue

Irvine, CA

This event is open to all ages!  Please click here for flyer.