PTA Monthly Newsletter

Keep up with important PTA events and community news in our monthly PTA newsletter. This month’s digital edition highlights our upcoming Ice Cream Social and  features Vista Verde’s newest staff members.  Be sure to look out for volunteer opportunities and PTA membership information that will be included every month.  Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

Uni High School Youth Cheer Camp

Join the University High School Pep Squad for a fun-filled day of learning cheers, chants, games and dances on Friday, September 1, 2023, 4:30 pm – 7:45 pm! You will also get the chance to cheer at a Varsity Football Game, side-by-side with the UHS Cheerleaders and Songleaders! Open to students in grades TK-6. Check-in/registration begins at 4:00 pm, and campers will be released at halftime.

For more information, visit: https://www.trojanpepsquad.org/uni-youth-cheer-camp

Vital Vikings Middle School Program

Vital Vikings is a volunteer program for students who express interest in gaining confidence and conflict mediation skills. Open to 6-8th graders who are dependable, kind and patient to help support Elementary students during lunch or recess to reinforce STAR expectations. Teacher recommendation based on academics and behavior is required. Vital Vikings meet with the Vital Viking Advisor(s) periodically to train, plan, and organize student conflict mediation and activities. Parent volunteers are needed to assist on the following dates: Wednesday 08/3009/20, and 11/01. We’d appreciate any help. Please click here to sign up to volunteer for the upcoming lunches.

2023-2024 Reflections Art Contest

Calling all creative Vista Verde students! Look for Reflections 2023-24 National PTA art contest at the Ice Cream Social next Friday, August 25 3-5:30pm. At the Reflections table you can learn about this year’s contest theme, I am Hopeful Because… , see Vista Verde’s award winning entries from previous years, and participate in craft activities for all ages, including illustrating pictures. Contest entry forms will be available on the PTA website soon. We can’t wait to see you on Friday!

Coffee Connections & Spirit Wear Sales

Stop by the PTA table on Wednesday, September 6th from 8:00am – 9:00am and enjoy a cup of coffee. The new Spirit Wear collection will be on display, so don’t miss out on your chance to purchase this year’s exclusive designs. Thank you to Moon Bedi, PTA Executive Vice President, for the generous coffee donation.

Mandatory E-Vehicle Safety Program

To help support the safe and responsible use of e-vehicles (e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards), Irvine Unified School District middle and high schools have partnered with the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and will host safety presentations as part of IUSD’s new mandatory e-vehicle registration program. For more information, please contact your middle school administration office.

PTA General Association Meeting

Join us for the first PTA General Association meeting of the new school year! Become a PTA member by August 20 in order to be eligible to vote. Register here to attend.

Become a PTA Member Today!

Last school year, Vista Verde PTA raised over $83,000 to support our school software licensing, support teachers with grants, help with campus supervision and our P.E., and bring impactful programming such as Reflections Art, Science Olympiad, and cultural assemblies, Astronomy Night, and more! Our advocacy work at the state level has helped bring over one billion dollars into schools to arts education in K-5th grade! Be a part of this legacy. Help us do it again this year! Click here to become a member and donate today!

2023-2024 Reflections Art Contest

Calling for entries from all Vista Verde families! We are happy to announce the 2023-2024 Reflection theme: ‘I am hopeful because…’ Share your art, literature, and photographs with the school community. Let your voices be heard and join us in the wonderful art experience. For any questions please contact Cynthia Zhang at cynthiazhang699@gmail.com and Roxanne Carter at persephassa@gmail.com

呼吁所有Vista Verde的家庭踊跃投稿!我们非常高兴地宣布,2023-2024年度倒影活动主题:“我之所以充满希望…” 欢迎与学校社区分享你们的艺术、文学和摄影作品。让你们的声音被听到,与我们一同享受美妙的艺术体验。如有任何问题,请联系Cynthia Zhang(电邮:cynthiazhang699@gmail.com)和Roxanne Carter(电邮:persephassa@gmail.com

Partner with the PTA and become a Corporate Sponsor

The Vista Verde PTA offers several opportunities for business/corporate sponsorship. By partnering with the PTA, your contributions help to provide all students with the tools and resources to succeed. If you would like to support our school PTA and become a corporate sponsor, please visit: http://vistaverdepta.org/sponsorship2324/

The Vista Verde PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. All or part of your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution.