Coffee with Mayor Khan – April 17
Mayor Khan has invited parents and caregivers to stop by for coffee on Tuesday, April 17th at Starbucks in the Westpark Shopping Center.
Earth Day Events – April 20 & April 21
We have two exciting Earth Day events coming up in April.
Thursday, April 20th – 7pm to 8pm
Join us for a special virtual screening of the movie “Kiss the Ground,” narrated by Woody Harrelson, on Thursday, April 20th from 7-8 pm live on zoom. This special school-edition of the documentary sheds light on a “new/old approach” to farming called regenerative agriculture, a practice with the extraordinary ability to balance our climate and feed the world. Register here:
Register for “Kiss the Ground” Movie
Friday, April 21st – After school to 4pm
The second event is on Friday, April 21st after school and will feature a variety of fun activities including demonstrations of vermi-composting, where kids can touch worms and see compost in various stages, carbon in different forms including rocks, soil, and air, respiration & photo-synthesis with a CO2 analyzer, ocean acidification, and painting with soil.
Join us for these special events!
Science Event For Kids – April 29
Join us for a one-of-a-kind community science event where young children and teens help scientists communicate their research more effectively! The Frontiers for Young Minds Live Review is a fun event open to children, families, and the whole community! Learn more and register here.
Pars for Stars Golf Tournament – May 4
Back by popular demand , the Vista Verde Foundation invites you to the Pars for Stars Golf Tournament, which will take place on Thursday, May 4th. Registration opens at 11am and golf start time is at 12:30pm at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. All golfers will enjoy a 1 hour cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres after golf ends at 5:30PM. You can purchase your round or foursome, as well as showcase your company with a sponsorship, using the link below. All net proceeds go to benefit our kids.
PARS FOR STARS – Vista Verde Foundation
PTA Fundraiser at Islands – May 9
Enjoy a delicious meal at Islands Restaurant in Newport Beach on May 9th and support the PTA. Just present the below flyer to your server (or show it on your mobile device) and Islands will donate 20% of your food and beverage purchases back to our school. Valid on Dine-In orders only.
Check out the Kids Activities at the JCC
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.
IUSD Parent Pep Talk – Videos and Resources
Parenting is not for the faint of heart, and it takes a village to raise children. Coming together to support one another is vital. These Parent Pep Talks are designed to offer strategies and suggestions for some of the greatest challenges we are currently facing. This series of videos begins with Adult Self-Care because we often take care of our children before we take care of ourselves. They are followed by videos that provide practical strategies for thriving through the ever-complex adolescent years. Check out these awesome resources here.
Parents Appreciating Teachers & Staff (PATS)
It’s that time of year to show our gratitude to all the special educators in our student’s lives! Recognize your family’s favorite teachers while supporting educational excellence in Irvine by making a donation today. Go to Parents Appreciating Teachers & Staff (PATS) and show your child’s teachers and school staff how much you appreciate all they do.
Superintendents Forum – April 28
Superintendents will address current school and education issues of the minds of PTA leaders and parents across the country during this forum on Friday, April 28th at 9:30am at the Orange County Department of Education Building in Costa Mesa.
Coffee Connections – April 11
Come chat with Sandee Bandettini from the Irvine Family Resource Center (IFRC) to learn more about all the resources available at IUSD’s Family Resource Center. Services include strategies on how to reduce anxiety, stress and depression as well ideas on how to strengthen family communication.
