PTA Founder’s Day – Honorary Service Awards

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February 17th is the PTA’s 126th birthday, also known as Founder’s Day! In honor of this day, the Vista Verde PTA is recognizing the outstanding service to children in our community by awarding a National PTA Honorary Service Award to:
  • one Vista Verde volunteer and
  • one Teacher/Administrator/Staff member
Please submit your nominations using this link:  Service Award Nominations.
All nominations must be received by FEBRUARY 16TH.
 
SAVE THE DATE:
Honorary Service Award Ceremony
When: February 24th, 8am-8:25am
Where: In front of the school near the flagpole
What: We will announce and honor our award winners with the CAPTA Honorary Service Award!
 
For questions, please contact Sanam Ladjevardi at historian@vistaverdepta.org

Hoops Classic Basketball – Grades 3-8

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Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Hoops Classic Basketball tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on March 17th-19th, 2023 at IUSD & TUSD gyms. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/hoops-classic/

Deadline to register is February 12th, 2023. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Parent Enrichment Workshops from IUSD

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Parenting from the Heart: In this workshop parents will build a better understanding on how to support their anxious child or teen and learn strategies on how to navigate the emotional ups and downs.  An in-person and virtual options are offered. Click here for flyer. Registration links to both in-person and virtual options included on flyer.

PTA Advocacy Communicator – Feb Issue

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The February 2023 issue of the Advocacy Communicator is available! Every month, the Fourth District PTA gives us updates on what’s happening at the state level. In this issue: Governor Newsom’s budget proposal for education, Why your legislative district may have two senators or none, and the Local Control Funding Formula at 10 years. Please click here to view it.

Turkey Earthquake Donation Drive

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Please join Team Kids and the City of Irvine in supporting victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey. This Sunday, Feb 12 from 12pm-4pm at Lakeview Senior Center, children and families can stop by and donate gently used winter coats and blankets. Turkish Airlines will be flying donations directly to Turkish children and families.

Reflections Award Ceremony – March 8th

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Please join us in celebrating our student’s creative vision as expressed through the annual PTA Reflections arts program theme “Show Your Voice.” We will join together to acknowledge their contributions in the categories of Visual Arts, Photography, and Literature on March 8, 2023, from 4:30 pm-5:15 pm in the MPR.
Questions? Contact Fawn Agner at Reflections@vistaverdepta.org.

Vista Verde’s Got Talent – March 9th

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Save the date for the Vista Verde’s Got Talent Show on March 9th. Ticket information coming soon.

Check out the Kids Activities at the JCC

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The JCC has wonderful activities our families can enjoy. Check out the Club JKids – “Night Out” flyer as well as “Summer Camp” information. Registration for Summer Camp is now open. Get more information at www.jccoc.org.

Join the Vista Verde PTA Executive Board

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The PTA Nominating Committee is putting together a slate of nominees for the PTA election on March 21, 2023. If you are interested in running, we invite you to review the PTA Executive Board descriptions at Job Descriptions and fill out a statement of interest using this form: Interest Form

The Nominating Committee will be accepting applications between now and February 10, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Chen at amychen@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!