Gratitude Caravan for First Responders – Saturday, April 25th at 10:30am

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Join the Gratitude Caravan to express our appreciation for First Responders, Medical Personnel and Grocery Employees.  For more information or notifications, sign up at https://bit.ly/gratitudeIrvine.  See attached flyer for details.

PTA Executive Board Slate – 2020/2021 School Year

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We’ve had some updates to the Slate.  See below for current list.
 
President:  Annie Diep
Co-President:  Cindy Huang
Vice President:  Megan Ormando
Secretary:  Mandi Farboudmanesh
Treasurer:  Donna Taggart
Financial Secretary:  Jamie Duerr
Auditor:  Fariba Eftekhar
Historian:  Mara Brandes
Parliamentarian:  Kimberly Murry
VP Ways & Means:  Leila Esfandiari
Co VP Ways & Means:  Edgar Martinez
VP Programs:  Natalie Lopez
VP Communications:  Renin Varnali
VP Membership:  Nicky Colley
VP Volunteers:  Dana Illman

PTA General Assembly Mtg – Apr 21 at 1 pm via Zoom

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UPDATED LOG IN INFORMATION & UPDATED TIME
The link and log in information have been updated as well as the new start time, now at 1pm.  Please use the new information below.

It should be a quick meeting where we vote for our new PTA Board for 2020/2021 and review some other business.  Hope everyone is doing well and we look forward to seeing you online soon.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/969748959?pwd=SlVsTTNOT3FyeGVVWFZhZHVDTzgxQT09

Meeting ID: 969 748 959
Password: slate

PTA Executive Board Slate – 2020/2021 School Year

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We’ve had some updates to the Slate.  See below for current list.
 
President:  Annie Diep
Co-President:  Cindy Huang
Vice President:  Megan Ormando
Secretary:  Mandi Farboudmanesh
Treasurer:  Donna Taggart
Financial Secretary:  Jamie Duerr
Auditor:  Fariba Eftekhar
Historian:  Mara Brandes
Parliamentarian:  Kimberly Murry
VP Ways & Means:  Leila Esfandiari
Co VP Ways & Means:  Edgar Martinez
VP Programs:  Natalie Lopez
VP Communications:  Renin Varnali
VP Membership:  Nicky Colley
VP Volunteers:  Dana Illman

PTA General Assembly Mtg – Apr 21 at 8:40am via Zoom

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Please join us for our first ever General Assembly meeting via Zoom.  Get your favorite cup of coffee ready and meet us online on Apr 21st at 8:40am using the following link.
 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5344150244?pwd=em5yTFg3aXI3SE9tLzVEakN5bVlVQT09

Meeting ID: 534 415 0244

Password: 780679

It should be a quick meeting where we vote for our new PTA Board for 2020/2021 and review some other business.  Hope everyone is doing well and we look forward to seeing you online soon.

 

Code Ninjas  – Virtual Drop-In & Summer Camp Specials

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Code Ninjas is announcing the availability of Virtual 1:1 coding sessions and a 50% bonus on the curriculum hours you earn while the center is closed. Code Ninjas offers a progressive curriculum that uses video game development to teach kids, 4 to 14 years old, key programming concepts.  They also offer coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox and drone camps.

If you’re interested in learning more about their programs or bonus specials, please email irvineca@codeninjas.com.

They are also offering a limited quantity of Early Bird Summer Camp specials ($250 for a half-day weekly camp regularly priced at $325).

 

Vista Verde’s Got Talent – Attention Ticket Holders

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Due to current circumstances, Vista Verde’s Got Talent has been cancelled for this year.  We’re still exploring other options to bring all the fabulous talent and hard work of the performers to the school but a live performance will not take place this year.  If you have purchased tickets for the show, you will receive a refund from PayPal with an email confirmation by the end of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact VistaVerdeTalentShow@gmail.com.  Thank you for your support and stay well.

8th Grade Promotion- Everything you need to know!

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With the deadline looming for 8th Grade Promotion Packets, we wanted to provide an update since there is so much information, misinformation, and confusion circulating.
 
At this time, the only officially cancelled events for VV include the gatherings, etc. from now through Spring Break, which were detailed in Mr. Vlasic’s most recent email.  Future activities are pending, as the school and district continue to monitor the situation.
 
8th Grade Promotion activities scheduled for between May 29th and June 5th are still being planned at this time.  Student registration packets and payments continue to be due by April 1st (but recommended to be returned before next Friday to avoid Spring Break and other possible school schedule delays).  In order for the promotion committee to be fully prepared it is crucial that we receive all student registration packets as soon as possible.
 
If anything changes between now and the end of May resulting in a cancellation or change of events, we will be sure to notify all families. In the case of cancellation, pre-paid funds will be refunded.
 
If you have any questions or concerns please email vistaverde8thgradepromotion@gmail.com
Eighth grade promotion is right around the corner!  In keeping with established tradition, we will celebrate the Class of 2020 with a series of events between May 29 and June 5th.  While registration forms have a due date of April 1st, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all students submit their packets/payment by March 20th to avoid any spring break-related delays.
 
This year, all promotion information is available online on our website, as well as the ability to fill out pdf forms and pay online. We are thrilled with this new upgrade in convenience and communication.
For more information, online registration and payment options, please visit
For any questions, please send a message to

Support the PTA by dining at Lemonade- Mar 13th

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POSTPONED – Gorjana Shopping Event 
Lemonade still Happening
The Gorjana Fundraiser has been postponed but you can still support the PTA by dining at Lemonade.  
What are you doing after a minimum school day on Friday? Join us for some shopping fun and healthy dining! Come out and support your PTA and the community. Hope to see you there!

CANCELED-PTA General Assembly Mtg – March 17th at 8:40am in MPR

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Voting for new PTA officers will happen at a later date.
In accordance with IUSD guidelines, the PTA General Assembly meeting has been canceled.
Join us for coffee and bagels and some PTA business on Tuesday, Mar 17th right after drop-off.
PTA Executive Board Slate – 2020/2021 School Year
Co-Presidents: Annie Diep & Cindy Huang
EVP: Megan Ormando
Secretary: Mandi Farboudmanesh
Treasurer: Donna Taggart
Financial Secretary: Jamie Duerr
Auditor: Fariba Eftekhar
Historian: Mara Brandes
Parliamentarian: Kimberly Murry
VP Ways & Means:  Open
VP Programs: Natalie Lopez
VP Communications: Renin Varnali
VP Membership: Nicky Colley
VP Volunteers: Dana Illman