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.

Register Here

Join the PTA!

When you join the PTA, you show your child that their education is important. You join millions of others who care about issues that affect children. Membership is open to anyone concerned with the education, health and welfare of children and youth. Learn more at capta.org.
Plus, your students will be entered in the Membership Contests for a chance to win either a “Glow in the Dark Party” or a “Silly String Party”. Here are the current standings:
K-5th:
  1. Farquhar – 88%
  2. Na – 80%
  3. Schneider – 74%
Advisements:
  1. Mark– 68%
  2. Widen – 64%
  3. Smith – 50%
Good luck and thank you for your support!

Enjoy Fall Break!

The PTA wishes everyone a safe, happy and restful Fall Break. We’ll see you back in school on Tuesday, October 11th.

Vista Verde PTA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Many people of Hispanic origin have contributed to the history of the U.S.A including ground-breaking Puerto Rican-American musical artist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, or Mexican American astronaut, Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go into outer space with the Discovery Shuttle in 1993. Did you know that 1 in 4 children in the United States is of Hispanic origin? Learn more about memorable Hispanic Americans who made an impact in today’s world, the countries of origin, why we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

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 are not a member, you may join here. To attend the meeting, please register here and after doing so, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link to join the meeting.
The PTA welcomes participation and if you’d like to volunteer please sign up here. To join the PTA and donate to the Annual Fund, please do so here.
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!

Family Fun Night – Saturday, October 22nd

Save the Date!  Family Fun Night is on Saturday, October 22nd, from 2pm to 6pm. Get ready for some fun with music, food trucks, entertainment and a silent auction.

IUSD GATE Parent Representative – Meeting & Book Club

IUSD hosts every year four General Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) Informational and Book Club meetings. Meetings are open to all IUSD parents and are held to promote open communication between district administrators, school staff, and parents. The book title will be announced soon.

The meetings will be held in a virtual setting this year from 9 am to 10.30am: https://iusd.zoom.us/j/8230397169?pwd=Skg5M0NyNFhRV2QyWkZZYjZSQ0l2Zz09

Meeting ID: 823 039 7169 – Passcode: IUSD123

Dates and Overview:

  • Thursday, October 13, 2022 Book Introduction – Overview of IUSD Advanced Learning, GATE Screening
  • Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Book Part I Discussion – Overview of APAAS Program & Application Process
  • Wednesday, February 28, 2023 Book Part II Discussion – Advanced Learning in Secondary Education
  • Thursday, April 20, 2023 Book Part III Discussion – Excellence and Equity conversation

For more IUSD GATE information please visit: https://iusd.org/department/advanced-learning-and-differentiation

Questions? Contact Vista Verde GATE Community Advisory Committee representative Victoria Lopez Casanova at mvickylc@gmail.com

Reflections – Submission Form

Show your talent and join us for the 2022-23 Reflections Art Program. This year there are three categories: Literature, Photography and Visual Arts. The theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE!

Submit your work using the link below. Submissions are due by October 13, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia or Roxi at reflections@vistaverdepta.org

Reflections Submission Form

Order Deadline for Spirit Wear is September 18th!

Order today and support your Vista Verde PTA. Order by September 18th and be sure to note your child’s name, grade and teacher at checkout. Check out all 9 collections on the Vista Verde Spirit Wear Store.

Register for Fall Camps!

Looking for activities to keep your child engaged and learning during the fall break? Students can spend their time off from school unleashing their creativity and imaginations at IPSF’s new one-week camps located at The Artist Lab in Irvine beginning the week of 9/26. For more information and to register, visit IPSF Fall Camps