University High School Hoops Classic Basketball Camp Prep

University High is offering a basketball camp for players in 5th-8th grade, in preparation for the Hoops Classic Tournament. The camp will be on Saturday, March 9th from 9:30am – 2:00pm at the University High School Gymnasium. Cost per player is $40 in advance and $50 at the door and includes a t-shirt. Bring your own basketball. This is a great way to get in some extra practice before the Hoops Classic tournament on March 16th. See the flier attached for more information.

California Pizza Kitchen Dine out Fundraiser

Mark Your Calendar for the CPK (California Pizza Kitchen) Dine out fundraiser! CPK will donate 20% of all food & beverage sales back to our school PTA. Please show the flier or mention Vista Verde School when ordering. For online orders, enter BACK20% at checkout.

Date:  Tuesday, March 19th
Time:  11am-10pm
Address:  5465 Alton Parkway, Irvine CA 92604

Parents – Text a picture of your child in front of the restaurant or with a CPK menu the day of this event to (657) 405-9142 to be entered into a drawing for a free kids meal to Island’s or Red Robin. The winner will be notified with a reply text within that week. By texting the picture of your child at our Dine Out, you authorize us to post the photo on our school PTA social media.

President’s Day Holiday

A reminder that there is no school on Friday, February 16 for a Staff Learning Day, and no school on Monday, February 19 in observance of President’s Day. Have a safe and restful holiday weekend!

Slate of Officers for the 2024/2025 PTA Executive Board

The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the PTA General Membership’s consideration for the 2024/2025 school year. The slate will be voted on at the next General Association Meeting scheduled for March 21st at 6:30pm on Zoom. Register here to attend.

Got Talent? Sign up for the annual Talent Show!

Calling all Vikings!!! Gather your friends and audition for the Annual Vista Verde Talent Show! We would love to see your Comedy acts, Magic tricks and Group performances with your classmates. Auditions will be held on February 28th & March 1st, 3:15 – 5:30pm.  If you would like to audition, please submit the Google audition forms by Friday, February 16, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. Show date is Wednesday, April 17th!  Click here to sign up now!

 

Irvine Junior Games Track & Field Event

The 35th Annual Irvine Junior Games Track & Field event is now open for registration for all 4th-8th grade students. Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 9:00am – 6:00pm at Irvine Stadium behind Irvine High School. Last day to register is March 14! Visit https://irvinechildrensfund.org/ for more information.

Cyber Safety Presentation by Officer Alex Mendoza

Attention Parents!!! Mark your calendars and join us for a special meeting on Cyber Safety, presented by Officer Alex Mendoza, from the Irvine Police Department. Don’t miss this important evening on how to protect our kids from Cyberbullying, Online Predators, Social Media Safety and more. Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00pm in the MPR. Register here to attend.

City of Irvine Spring Recreation Activities Newsletter for IUSD

The City of Irvine’s spring recreation activities newsletter for IUSD, is now available online.  This latest edition includes information about enrichment activities and camps for school-aged children. To learn more, click here.  To sign your student(s) up for programs, visit yourirvine.org.  For questions, call 949-724-6600 or email yourirvine@cityofirvine.org.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Stop by the PTA table on Friday, February 9th for some fun giveaways in celebration of Lunar New Year. The PTA will be selling spirit wear and will have information on our upcoming events.

Cyber Safety Presentation by Officer Alex Mendoza

Attention Parents!!! Mark your calendars and join us for a special meeting on Cyber Safety, presented by Officer Alex Mendoza, from the Irvine Police Department. Don’t miss this important evening on how to protect our kids from Cyberbullying, Online Predators, Social Media Safety and more. Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00pm in the MPR. Register here to attend.