Join Vista Verde Foundation on Saturday, November 23rd

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce Vista Verde School’s 50th Anniversary Gala, a special evening of celebration in support of the Vista Verde Foundation. Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at The Resort at Pelican Hill as we honor five decades of excellence in education and come together to ensure a bright future for our students.

 

Fall Break: September 23 – October 13

The PTA wishes our school community a wonderful Fall break! See you on October 15th!

Math Madness Team Event

Calling All Vista Verde Mathletes!

Math Madness is an exciting online, team-based math competition open to 3rd-8th grade students. This event is part of the Vista Verde AEFA program and is fully sponsored by the Vista Verde PTA. Vista Verde will have one elementary team and one middle school team competing. Your student will compete weekly against teams from across the country in a head-to-head, single-elimination bracket format, similar to March Madness in basketball!
  • Students will compete online (from home) on Mondays from 4:00-4:30 PM.
  • Practice rounds begin on September 23rd, with the first official competitive round starting on October 14th.
  • Championship week will be the week of December 9th. There will be no competition during Thanksgiving week.
Answer sheets are provided for self review/self study after each match, as advanced and novel math concepts are embedded throughout the tournament. Visit https://www.aretelabs.com/math-madness
If you’re interested, please sign up using this Google form by Friday, September 20th. Register here: Math Madness Sign Up Form

Reflections Art Contest

As we head into fall break, it’s the perfect time to encourage your child to channel their creativity and start preparing their submissions in Visual Art, Literature, Photography, Music Composition, Dance Choreography and Film Production for the Reflections Art Contest. Remember, the deadline for submissions is October 18th!
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their talents, so let’s inspire them to get started! For more information, please visit Vista Verde PTA Reflections Art. Looking forward to seeing lots of creative works!

Last Call for Spirit Wear!

Today is the last day to get your Spirit Wear orders in! Don’t miss out on this year’s limited edition styles. Visit the online store to order your apparel now! All orders will be delivered in November to your student’s classrooms.

 

Afterschool ACE Classes

Register for Afterschool Classes!

Looking for activities to keep your child engaged and learning while having fun after the school day? The next session of IPSF’s ACE program is coming soon, offering our students hands-on opportunities to explore interests and discover new passions. Classes are held in-person, directly after school on our campus beginning the week of Oct. 28, 2024. For more information on classes offered, register here.

Join the Vista Verde Girl Scouts Troop 4384

Interested in joining the Girl Scouts? The Vista Verde 1st grade Troop 4384 has spots open and would like to invite all 1st graders who want to be a part of this exciting experience to sign up today. Register for FREE using the code FREE25. Don’t miss out on your chance to make new friends and memories and to be a part of this wonderful school troop. Scan the QR code for more information.

Trunk-or-Treat 2024

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Vista Verde PTA & The Watson Team are excited to present Trunk-or-Treat 2024! Join us for a fun evening of music, food & treats!

When: Monday, October 28, 2024

Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Where: Vista Verde School parking lot

Stay tuned for more detailed information and how to sign up your car to participate in this spooktacular event.

Fund Photos Photography Sessions

The PTA is thrilled to announce an exciting 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.

Reflections Art Contest

“Accepting Imperfection” is the theme for the 2024-2025 Reflections Art Contest. We look forward to receiving your child’s creative entries and celebrating their talent through Reflections in six categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, and Film Production.

All submissions must be turned in to the front office by October 18th. Each student may submit one entry per category, but can enter as many categories as they like.

For more information, please visit the Reflections page at https://vistaverdepta.org/reflections-2024-25/ or email us at Reflections.vistaverdepta@gmail.com 
To submit your creation and enter the contest, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/nboe5AxpynYGtB158.