Astronomy Night

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Mark your calendars for Friday, January 31! Vista Verde’s annual Astronomy Night is back and better than ever!
🌌 What to Expect:
🎨 Craft and activity stations including our amazing chalk art starting at 5:30 PM
📚 Captivating star stories
🔭 Stargazing with telescopes beginning at 6:30 PM
🍔 Delicious food trucks for dinner
✨ NEW this year: Planetarium shows! (Spots are limited—reserve your spot at the check-in table!)
📅 Event Details:
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Vista Verde School
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night under the stars! 🌠 Don’t miss out—plan your evening of fun, learning, and discovery!

Parents Night Out Cocktails & Dinner

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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

JStage Production of “Annie”

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Get your tickets now for the JStage production of “Annie” at the Merage JCC. The performances are at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, January 18 at the JCC Irvine, 1 Federation Way, Irvine 92603.  Come out and support the talented Vista Verde students! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.jccoc.org/pages/j-stage/

Science Olympiad-Elementary: A Fun and Educational Extracurricular Activity!

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Science Olympiad is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing K-12 science education, fostering a love for science, and recognizing outstanding academic achievement. This engaging program offers a hands-on approach to learning that promotes teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.

Who Can Compete?

Students in Grades 4 to 6 at Vista Verde who have an interest in advanced science and engineering are encouraged to join!

Team Commitments:

  • Each student will be assigned up to three science events.
  • Teamwork with fellow VV students is required.
  • Weekly independent study is essential.
  • Parent volunteering/coaching is required for participation.
  • Attendance at the OC Regional Tournament on May 3, 2025, is mandatory. Please do not enroll if you cannot commit to being there!
If your student is ready to explore the wonders of science and be part of this exciting team, please email their name, grade, and teacher to vvscioly2023@gmail.com. Registration deadline: Jan 24

We look forward to an incredible year of learning and discovery with Science Olympiad!

AMC8 Middle School Math Competition

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The AMC 8 is a multiple choice math competition held by the Mathematical Association of America for middle school students, in grades 6-8. Students test their knowledge of middle school math including pre-algebra, geometry, counting and probability, number theory, reading information on charts and graphs and beginning algebra.

Test duration is 40 minutes and calculators are not allowed.Test Date: Thursday, January 23 at 3pm

Test Location: Mrs. Jones’s classroom

Parents should plan on picking up at the front of the school at 4:00 PM.  Registration is required. Walk-ins or late sign ups cannot be accommodated. Sign up now by completing the registration form by January 17th. Click here to register: AMC8 math test signup 

Turtle Rock Nature Center Plant Workshop

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Turtle Rock Nature Center is hosting an educational workshop about the importance of native plants on January 25th, from 10am – 11am.. The workshop will be interactive and consist of activities like a guided nature walk, guessing games, and trivia questions. Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join. Please scan the QR code to register.

City of Irvine Middle School Galentine’s Day Event

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The City of Irvine’s Middle School Youth Outreach is hosting their 7th Annual Galentine’s Day: Girl Empowerment Workshop and your daughter is invited to join a fun and fulfilling evening! The theme this year “Love me to pieces” will focus on all the things that make us who we are.

The Galentine’s Day event will host 120 girls and provide them with various workshops to give them the tools they need to be their best selves. Girls will rotate through the workshops focusing on ‘me (self-identity), you (empathy) and us (community & friendships) topics. Friends from Girls Inc. will also be there to support the event!

Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 5pm-10pm
Location: Heritage Park Community Center (14301 Yale Ave. Irvine 92604)

Cost: $35

This event is for girls 6th-8th grade.

All girls that attend will receive an event shirt and a goody bag filled with lots of fun stuff and some supplies from our workshops.

Registration is required and space is limited. You can register online at www.yourirvine.org and use the course #119460 or click here to register.

JCCOC Youth After School Pickleball Program

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Calling all 1st to 5th graders! The JCC is offering an exciting after school Pickleball program that is the perfect opportunity for kids to learn, play, and develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.

What to expect:

  • Expert Instruction
  • Skill-Building Drills
  • Friendly Matches
  • Team Challenges

When: Starts on February 3rd

1st – 3rd Grade:

  • Mondays: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
  • Wednesdays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

4th – 5th Grade:

  • Tuesdays: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
  • Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Where: JCC OC Outdoor Pickleball Courts

Limited to 6 participants per class, and paddles and balls will be provided. $120/month for one class per week, or $200/month for two classes per week. Email noahs@jccoc.org for more information and to sign up.

Spring Youth Action Team Events and City of Irvine Programs

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Spring Youth Action Team (114291)

The Middle School Youth Action Team is an after-school community service based program that encourages students to be actively involved in their communities. YAT is a great way for students to learn new skills, experience new challenges, make new friends, and discover what it takes to make a difference in their community. YAT t-shirt included. Intro YAT meeting for registered participants to take place on January 22, 2025 after-school. Sign up today at yourirvine.org using your school’s code provided above.

Coed Volleyball (114635)

Bump, set, and spike in this fun, structured after-school program that covers basic volleyball skills such as serving, passing, and setting. Teams will compete against other middle schools at the end of the session in a district-wide tournament! All skill levels welcome. Cost includes instruction, equipment, team t-shirt, supervision, and transportation for off-site scrimmages. Sign up today at yourirvine.org using your school’s code provided above.

Dave and Busters Outing (120860)

Who doesn’t love arcade games and tasty food? Join us for a trip to Dave and Busters to play games and hang out with friends on a Friday night! This a great way to meet new people and rack up those tokens for some cool prizes. Teens ar also welcome to walk the Irvine Spectrum. Cost includes transportation after school, supervision, and a play card valued at $50. That’s 350 credits per person! Sign up today at yourirvine.org using your school’s code provided above.

 

 

Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament

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Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Hoops Classic Basketball tournament for boys and girls in Grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on March 14th-16th, 2025 at IUSD & TUSD gyms. Be a part of this exciting weekend and register online at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/441728

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