ASB Spirit Week Dec. 16 – 20

Count down to Winter break and join in on some festive fun! ASB Spirit Week dress up days are December 16-20, so get your outfits ready! Let’s finish off the last week of 2024 with some silly fun!

Monday: Throwback Day – dress in your favorite 70s outfits
Tuesday: Western Winter – giddy up and show off your best western wear
Wednesday: Tourist Day – show off those silly tourist outfits
Thursday: Ugly Sweater Day – wear your festive ugly holiday sweaters
Friday: Pajama Day – roll out of bed and come in your comfy PJs

ACE Winter Session January 27 – March 7

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 Jan. 27, 2025

For more information on classes offered, and to register, visit: https://ipsf.net/wp-content/uploads/ACE-Flyer-Vista-Verde.pdf

Parents Night Out Cocktails & Dinner

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Vista Verde PTA and The Watson Group invite you to join us for Parents Night Out! Take a break from the kids and enjoy a night of cocktails & dinner and mingle with other Vista Verde parents. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event, so purchase your tickets before it sells out. We hope to see you there!

Click HERE for tickets.

North Italia Restaurant
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:30 – 8:30 pm

City of Irvine Recreation Activities Winter Newsletter

The City of Irvine’s Recreation Activities winter 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 up your student(s) for programs, visit yourirvine.org.  For questions, call 949-724-6600 or email yourirvine@cityofirvine.org.

Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this school year’s Winter Bowl tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on January 25, 2025 at the Great Park in Irvine. Register online at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/441716

Parent volunteer coaches are needed! For general info, contact Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.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.

Literati Book Fair open now!

It’s that time of year again to start your holiday shopping! The annual Literati Book Fair is open now, and runs until December 13th. Come shop during your child’s designated classroom time slot, or stop by during school hours. The book fair will also be open on Wednesday, December 11th during the Annual Open House. 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!

Annual Winter Open House

Mark your calendars for the Annual Winter Open House! Wednesday, December 11th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Come listen to musical performances, visit your children’s classrooms, do some shopping at the annual book fair, and enjoy some delicious holiday treats!

Parents Night Out Cocktails & Dinner

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Vista Verde PTA and The Watson Group invite you to join us for Parents Night Out! Take a break from the kids and enjoy a night of cocktails & dinner and mingle with other Vista Verde parents. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event, so purchase your tickets before it sells out. We hope to see you there!

Click HERE for tickets.

North Italia Restaurant
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:30 – 8:30 pm

ACE Monitors Needed!

ACE Winter Session is coming to Vista Verde!

Classes will take place January 27-March 7. Registration begins on December 12 at 9:00am. More details to come. Secure your spots early and sign up to be a class monitor!

ACE Monitor Responsibilities:
  • Be on-site on days ACE has classes at your school you have committed to
  • Check enrolled students in
  • Verify absences with the front office (if needed)
  • Stay until all students have been picked up by their parent/guardian, assist with students going to the on-site childcare center or ELOP (if applicable)

Benefits to volunteering with IPSF:

  • If commitment to monitor all 6 sessions is made prior to registration opening on 12/12, priority enrollment for your students in their desired ACE classes
  • Discount on ACE classes
Any questions, please email acevistaverde@ipsf.net