JCC: Sign up for Club J and J Camps
Hey everyone! When school is out, Club J and J Camps are in! Check out the awesome camps and activities happening at the JCC! Visit
https://www.jccoc.org/pages/club-j/ for more information.
After School Classes On Campus at Vista Verde are Back! Registration is open!
Looking for activities to keep your child engaged and learning while having fun after the school day? ACE classes at Vista Verde are back this Fall! The next session of IPSF’s ACE program is coming soon, offering our students hands-on opportunities to explore interests and discover new passions. Classes are held in-person, directly after school on our campus beginning the week of 10/17. For more information on classes offered, please see the flyer here. Registration opens 9/26/22 – 10/11/22.
Reflections Art: Show Your Voice!
For over 50 years, the National PTA Reflections arts program has furthered the goals of the program founder, Mary Lou Anderson. Reflections has helped millions of students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. The 2022 theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE! This year, we are offering it in three categories: Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts. Students can submit 1 entry in each category. Submit entries digitally using this form. Deadline to submit entries is October 13, 2022. For questions, please contact Cynthia Zhang at reflections@vistaverdepta.org.
Congratulations, Vista Verde PTA Classroom Membership Contest Winners!
The VVPTA Classroom Membership Contest results are in! And the winners are:
K-5th: Miss Na: 83%, Mrs. Schneider: 81%, Ms. Farquhar: 77%
MS Advisement: Mr. Widen: 73%
K-5th winners get to have a Glow-in-the-Dark Party and lunch for their teachers and Mr. Widen’s Advisement Class will enjoy a pizza party and a chance to silly string their advisor, Mr. Vlasic or Mrs. Grooters! Congratulations to all the winners! We’d like to extend a big thank you to Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Mark, and ASB for helping brainstorm prizes for the winners! We’ll reach out to the winning classrooms upon our return from Fall Break. Thank you to all who signed up for a membership! See why your membership matters here.
Math Madness – Online Tournament
Interested in some friendly online math competition? Calling all Vista Verde students in grades 3 through 8. Register by September 23rd to represent Vista Verde in this year’s Math Madness tournament. Students will solve math problems as a team on a joint platform and compete against other schools in the US.
Vista Verde PTA Membership
Thank you to those who have joined the Vista Verde PTA. Check out some of your perks here. Please know you will receive your membership cards and additional benefits after Fall break. All who have joined so far have been signed up to receive the VVPTA newsletter. Please don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Instagram! For questions about membership, please contact Lilli LaBuen at president@vistaverdepta.org.
The Vista Verde PTA Board Vacancies
The VVPTA is made up of an Executive Board and consists of several committees. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: VP of Membership and an Audit Committee Member to help out our amazing auditor, Astha Ghai. If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact Lilli LaBuen at President@vistaverdepta.org. Volunteers are truly the heart of the community and we are grateful for any time you can give. Please fill out the Volunteer Opportunities form here if you’d like to help out with future events.
PTA General Assembly Meeting – Tuesday, Nov 15th
Save the date for the next Vista Verde PTA General Assembly on Tuesday, November 15th, at 6pm. The Board will share updates and discuss PTA programs, and the membership will elect a Nominating Committee that will develop the slate for the 2023 – 2024 Executive Board. Elections for the new Board will be held in February 2023. According to PTA Bylaws, one must be a PTA member for 30 days prior to November 15th to be eligible to vote on any proposals. If you have comments and/or questions, please email Secretary@vistaverdepta.org. The PTA’s mission is to make a positive impact on every single child and their families. Becoming a member and any donations to the annual fund will help make this mission a reality. Thank you for your support!
Register for the General Assembly Meeting (Zoom Link can be found in confirmation email)
Join the PTA and donate to the Annual Fund
Join our amazing PTA Volunteer network!
Volley Fest Volleyball Tournament (Grades 7 & 8)
Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Volley Fest volleyball tournament for boys and girls in grades 7 & 8. The tournament will be held on November 6th at the IUSD/TUSD gyms Park. The registration fee is $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/volley-fest/.
The deadline to register is October 14th. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com.
