Book Fair is Coming!

Mark your calendars for the annual PTA Book fair! December 4 – 8, 2023 in the library. Students will be able to attend with their classes and during lunch. The book fair will also be open during Open House on Tuesday, December 5th. Support the PTA and Library and shop online starting on November 10th!

 

Parents Night Out!

Join us for a Parents Night Out on Wednesday, January 10th at North Italia Restaurant. Enjoy a fun evening of cocktails and dinner. Tickets are $60/person and include two drink tickets and a three course dinener. Limited tickets will be available for purchase until sold out. Cocktails generously sponsored by The Watson Team Real Estate. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Coffee Connections November 8th!

Join the PTA for our next Coffee Connections on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Stop by for a cup of coffee and learn about the upcoming PTA events and how you can get involved. Coffee generously sponsored by Bhavesh Ghonda of J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

Tournament of Champions

Harvest Cup

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Harvest Cup Soccer tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on December 1st-3rd, 2023 at the Great Park in Irvine. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/harvest-cup/

Deadline to register is November 3rd, 2023. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Winter Bowl

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Winter Bowl flag football tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on January 27th, 2024, at the Great Park in Irvine. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/winter-bowl/

Deadline to register is January 1st, 2024. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Hoops Classic

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 15th-16th, 2024 at IUSD & TUSD gyms. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/hoops-classic/

Deadline to register is February 9th, 2024. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Interested in being on the Nominating Committee?

The PTA is looking for individuals who are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee. The committee will be responsible for putting together a slate of qualified  and diverse candidates to fill all positions on the PTA Executive Board. Please complete the Google registration form here, if you are interested or email Jesse Wolfson at jessevvpta@gmail.com. Must be a paid PTA member.

MathLeague

Calling all students in grades 3-8! Join the online math competitions and represent Vista Verde while competing against other teams. School registration is sponsored by the Vista Verde PTA. For more information, email: VVmathclub@gmail.com.

2023-2024 Reflections Winners!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Reflections program, a celebration of artistic talent and creative expression that continues to inspire us all. The dedication and creativity displayed by our students have once again left us in awe, and we couldn’t be more proud of their incredible achievements.

This year, the theme for Reflections was “I am hopeful because…” and our talented students took this theme to heart, pouring their hearts and souls into their artistic creations. The submissions spanned a wide range of art forms, including visual arts, literature, and photography. The judges had a difficult task ahead of them, as the quality of the entries was truly exceptional.

Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2023 Reflections competition at Vista Verde K-8 School:

2023-2024 Reflections Winners

  1. Literature

Primary:
1. Award of excellence: Emilene Li-Moradian, Grade 1, Age 6, Skeeber, How I Feel Sometimes
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CCZ75cYfNjrv-2VqGUhkLLHmWeO1kM3_

2.Award of Merit:Karina Chen,Grade 2,Age 7, Hinkey

I Love Clay

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H_VxReU1bq_iHk1FoXmPbFWH8BwyCXXQ

3. Honorable Mention: Sherlock Luan, Grade 2,Age 7, Classroom 7

I am hopeful because I never give up

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f4UtUMGdaCGZT01PI1f3F-ZtDW8_8WGa

Intermediate:

1.Award of excellence: Junxi Liu (Jay), Grade 3, Age 8, Mrs.Widen

Disney Dream

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HVqbC6xlSzU-OC9cgAiKENyc0gN–OCx

2. .Award of Merit:Alicia Wu, Grade 5, Age 11, Gornbein

I am hopeful for

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rucrNuhjzv5ZVl8hBL4bGy0cu2OVgPP9

3. Honorable Mention: Sining(Alice) Wang,  Grade 5, Age 11, Ms. Huffman

I am hopeful

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y6sxBitgm-gvsneI76mM4WbvHABYCQIF

Middle school:

1.Award of excellence:Juxi Liu (Bella), Grade 6, Age 11, Mr.Widen

Joshua Hope

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14bClCWCUC7oyiVEdQcBW6lw9cD1SfTZw

2..Award of Merit:Eliza Nelson,  Grade 8, Age 13, Chaney

Wonders Advanced

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tMPcWFgFvOipzKWg9NKTtQf2MJX8oQIr

3. Honorable Mention: Luc Chen, Grade 6, Age 11,Causey

My Sister Karina

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1deoU5zW6UK9mi5AQFiD4ssEG85ley2d1

 

  1. Photo:

Primary:

1.Award of excellence:Mila(Muning) Wang, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Awbrey Smith

The calm and harmony of nature

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vPnxyLdY9uIFx14z_2rW9xBU2wmaHjmp

2..Award of Merit:Nikan Shahrokhi,  Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg

(Air Canada) FLY

https://drive.google.com/open?id=10u-odFDS28SYhvIvrUi5i7GSRTtD8Xms

3. Honorable Mention: Hannah Yang, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg

Unconditional love

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ebptcaeSSB7heP7NE70G-WK_N21jH7L

 

Intermediate:

1.Award of excellence:Ayden Wu, Grade 3, Age 9,MRS. Willams

My living space

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kN7FL75jjAQ5A01hzrBGdnMigg5pXv9D

             2..Award of Merit:Sining(Alice) Wang, Grade 5, Age 11,Ms. Huffman

             Freedom in the flow

             https://drive.google.com/open?id=17sDEB2IcRG0RI6V-5jASZ0iktsFeOyrb

3. Honorable Mention: Ava Ross, Grade 5, Age 10,Ms. Gornbein

The Little Things

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A7nYHrFUFalkxsDy-x1KHd-55sVaykwm

Middle school:

1.Award of excellence:Luc Chen, Grade 6, Age 11,Causey

My Sister Karina

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ovT5L-H82voNTnj1ObC_LFFzVlOGn2jS

2..Award of Merit:Darryl Darryl, Grade 6, Age 11,

Sunset

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mSAdlMqqkgCvfMv6-_mYQ3XfzDM-Dd6O

3. Honorable Mention: Juxi Liu (Bella), Grade 6, Age 11, Mr.Widen

Possibility

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OrZ0s-vh4hoiDnMv6EWnB34grh0r1H_t

  1. Visual Art

Primary:

1.Award of excellence:Karina Chen,Grade 2,Age 7, Hinkey

Little Engineers

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19VVaAenSIj-0aF6fkN0qAPVNNLBs9n4_

2..Award of Merit:Amelia “Mia” Lee, Grade 1, Age 6, Ms. Skeber

The Cure for Love is Us

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oz3DPNt71aETiCWyQkFQG15hVoJZzUtQ

3. Honorable Mention: Nikan Shahrokhi, Grade 2,Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg

The city

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19-djC9Y8KFawpwEZJiUxF0wYF6HbPTL2

Intermediate:

1.Award of excellence:Evelyn He,  Grade 5, Age 10,

I’m hopeful because I’m not alone

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TFePqwuU-qpWHhFrjBw2GiT66ooky4BU

2..Award of Merit:Jialu Zhou, Grade 5, Age 10,

I am hopeful because I can learn to help animals

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZHo6QXKjjHHf1gRtKQnnhk1SdDtGkOrK

3. Honorable Mention: Junxi Liu (Jay), Grade 3, Age 8, Mrs.Widen

The beauty of life

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JXUJYvfaxdbIcc7OFPmeGPXb-aSq6GJH

Middle school:

1.Award of excellence:Ella Jalili, Grade 7, Age 12,Mrs. Mark

Painting Hope

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A-d9CBb42rl9DKrC6U2Eivi0zwidaaXF

2..Award of Merit:Bella Yang, Grade 6, Age 11, Mr. Causey

Peace in the World

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gMG0JL_qmoB2wfAe0wAotQOMIkzeM5hM

3. Honorable Mention: Alyssa Parsi,  Grade 6, Age 12, Ms. Foreman

The moral of hope

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14HYLvCxw6ecmLOx3FoUXF0U0FrrmTqqX

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants for their incredible contributions to this year’s Reflections program. Your hard work, passion, and dedication shine through in every piece of art you created. The Award of Excellence winners will move forward to represent Vista Verde at the district level.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the judges, teachers, parents, and volunteers who helped make this event possible. Your support and guidance have been instrumental in nurturing the artistic talents of our students.

To showcase the remarkable talent of our students, the  Award Ceremony will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd to recognize all the students who have submitted an entry. Details closer to the event will be sent out by Fawn Agner. We will also be displaying their outstanding works of art throughout the school for everyone to admire.

Once again, congratulations to all our Reflections winners. Your art has enriched our school community and serves as a testament to the power of creativity and imagination. We can’t wait to see what incredible art you will produce in the future.

Trunk-or-Treat 2023

Put on your costumes and join us for a spooktacular night at the PTA Trunk-or-Treat! Monday, October 30, 5-7pm. Prizes for funniest, most original, and spookiest trunks! There are still a few spaces left if you’d like to decorate your trunk and help us pass out candy. The PTA will provide candy to all participating cars.

***School dress rules apply to all costumes and trunks. No gore, fake blood, weapons or masks allowed. And no pets allowed per district policy.

 

Interested in being on the Nominating Committee?

The PTA is looking for individuals who are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee. The committee will be responsible for putting together a slate of qualified  and diverse candidates to fill all positions on the PTA Executive Board. Please complete the Google registration form here, if you are interested. Must be a paid PTA member.

Tournament of Champions

Harvest Cup

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Harvest Cup Soccer tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on December 1st-3rd, 2023 at the Great Park in Irvine. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/harvest-cup/

Deadline to register is November 3rd, 2023. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Winter Bowl

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Winter Bowl flag football tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on January 27th, 2024, at the Great Park in Irvine. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/winter-bowl/

Deadline to register is January 1st, 2024. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Hoops Classic

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 15th-16th, 2024 at IUSD & TUSD gyms. The registration fee $40 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/hoops-classic/

Deadline to register is February 9th, 2024. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com