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.

Spirit Wear On Sale Now!

New Spirit wear apparel is on sale now! Get this year’s limited edition styles before it’s too late. Last day to order is September 20th. Click here to order now!

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

Volley Fest Volleyball Tournament

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Volley Fest volleyball tournament for boys and girls in grades 5 to 8. The tournament will be held on October 26th and 27th at IUSD gyms. Click here to register online now. Last day to register is September 27th!

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

September PTA Membership Perks

Become a PTA member and enjoy these awesome perks! Memberships are only $20, so join now and take advantage of all these great deals around town. Visit the PTA website and become a member today! www.vistaverdepta.org

Blaze Pizza & Yogurtland Dine-out Fundraiser

Let’s gather before Fall break and enjoy a night out with family and friends at the University Town Center on Thursday, September 19th! 
 
The Vista Verde PTA has partnered with Blaze Pizza and Yogurtland for a dine-out fundraiser to support our school. Blaze Pizza and Yogurtland will donate a percentage of your food and beverage purchases back to our PTA. Be sure to show this flier on your phone and mention Vista Verde School.  Hope to see you all there!

PTA Classroom Membership Contest Winners…

Congratulations to the following four classrooms for winning the PTA membership contest:

K-5:                                      Middle School:

1st – Madden                    1st – Stoldt

2nd – Sandberg                2nd – Foreman

The PTA will sponsor a Pizza & Popsicle Party for the winning classes. Thank you for donating to the PTA and making a difference!

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.