The PTA would like to wish our school community a safe and happy Labor Day! There is no school on Monday, September 4th. Have a wonderful long weekend!

The Vista Verde PTA and Foundation are excited to co-sponsor this year’s ice cream social. Come out and join the school community on Friday, August 25th from 3:00pm-5:00pm for a cold treat, music, and loads of fun. Thank you to The Watson Team for generously providing Yogurtland for the event. We look foward to seeing you all there!

This years Reflections theme is:

I am hopeful because……

What is reflections? Reflections is a program/contest that provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which can boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life! Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme-I am hopeful because….

How does it work? 

1. All students are encouraged to submit original artwork in the 3 categories our school will be participating in-Visual arts, Photography, Literature

2.  Follow the rules on the website provided.

3.  Submit your works by the deadline date-10/18/23

4.Attend the award ceremony! (details to come)

For Reflections information and rules please visit: 

https://bit.ly/pta-hopeful-info

For specific rules in the following categories:

Visual arts
http://downloads.capta.org/ref/2022-23/visual-arts-category-guidelines_reflections.pdf

Photography
http://downloads.capta.org/ref/2022-23/photography-category-guidelines_reflections.pdf

Literature
http://downloads.capta.org/ref/2022-23/literature-category-guidelines_reflections.pdf

ASB is organizing two spirit days during the month of September. In honor of Constitution Day,  show your patriotic spirit by dressing in red, white, and blue on Monday, September 18th!

Color Block day is planned for Friday, September 22nd! Dress up in your designated color based on your grade level.

 

Academic Enrichment for All, otherwise known as AEFA, is one of the most impactful programs sponsored by the PTA. AEFA includes Astronomy Night, National History Day, Science Olympiad, Chess Tournaments, Math Field Day, Math Counts, Math League, the Rubiks Cube Challenge, the Egg Drop Competition and more! We are currently in the process of getting organized and need volunteers! If you are interested in joining an AEFA committee or learn more about it, please contact Sevin Ataie at sevin_ataie@yahoo.com. Stop by our tables next Friday at the Ice Cream Social and learn more!