Online Book Fair

It’s that time of year again to start your holiday shopping! The annual Literati Book Fair will be in the library, December 5th – 13th. Can’t make it in person, or want to get a head start on your gift giving? Access our online book fair here and start shopping now!

Yearbooks On Sale Now

Order your yearbooks online now for $30! Prices go up on November 1st! Student Dedication Ads also available. Scan the QR code or click here to order.

The SpongeBob Musical

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation is proud to present The SpongeBob Musical, a community musical featuring students in grades 7-8 from all IUSD Middle Schools!  Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, musical where the characters discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home. SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

For more information please complete our Parent Interest Form and join our mandatory Parent Meeting via Zoom on November 18th at 6:30 p.m.  Parent Meeting Zoom Link

Questions? Email us at IPSFMiddleSchoolMusical@gmail.com

Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings In A Backpack is back!!!  Thank you in advance for your generosity in providing food for children in need through Blessings In A Backpack. We are always amazed at how thoughtful and compassionate Vista Verde families are.

Use this link to sign up now. If you have any questions please contact Karyn Walker at kar@teamsplus.com, Lilli LaBuen Gillen at llagillen@gmail.com, or Patricia Farquhar at patriciafarquhar@iusd.org.

Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this school year’s Harvest Cup Soccer tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on December 6th-7th, 2024 at the Great Park in Irvine. The registration fee $50 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/harvest-cup/

Deadline to register is November 3rd, 2024. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com

Vista Verde School’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Join us for Vista Verde School’s 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at the luxurious Resort at Pelican Hill! Hosted by the Vista Verde Foundation, this milestone event will celebrate 50 years (1974-2024) of excellence in learning. Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, a live auction, and thrilling Vegas-style casino games—all while raising funds to support our school’s future. Be part of this special celebration, honoring our past and investing in the next generation of educational success. Purchase your tickets here.

Fund Photos Photography Sessions

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for you to capture beautiful family memories while supporting our school! We have partnered with Fund Photos to host a photography fundraiser throughout October and November, and we would love for you to participate. Here are the details:

Photography Sessions:

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Included: 2 digital images of your choice
  • Cost: $50 (the entire amount goes directly to the school)
  • Additional Images and Prints: Available for purchase (no obligation to buy) PRICING

There are a variety of picturesque locations and dates to choose from, ensuring you can find a time and place that works best for your family. To book your session, use the following link.

Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings time is this weekend! Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 2nd.

Thriving Minds Afterschool Program

Vista Verde’s Physical Education Coach, Akeisha Howard is excited to announce the launch of the Thriving Minds program, a six-week journey designed to help your child build confidence, enhance emotional intelligence, and develop vital social skills. Starting November 13, 2024, this unique program is crafted to empower boys and girls to navigate their emotions, set goals, and communicate effectively all while having fun!

Here’s what your child will gain from participating in Thriving Minds:

  • Emotional Intelligence: They’ll learn how to identify and manage their emotions in a healthy way.
  • Confidence Building: Through goal-setting and positive affirmations, your child will strengthen their self-belief.
  • Social Skills: Activities will help them build meaningful relationships and enhance communication skills.
  • Resilience: We’ll introduce strategies to help them overcome challenges and bounce back from setbacks with confidence.

Program Details:

  • Start Date: November 13, 2024
  • Schedule: Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Location: In-person at Vista Verde
  • Cost: $165 (including all supplies)
  • Age Groups: 7-10 and 11-14

If you are interested in registering your child, please sign up here.

Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this school year’s Harvest Cup Soccer tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on December 6th-7th, 2024 at the Great Park in Irvine. The registration fee $50 per person. Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/tournament/harvest-cup/

Deadline to register is November 3rd, 2024. Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com