CAC-GATE Parent Night – May 8 – Wednesday

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IUSD Community Members,

We are pleased to announce that Paul Kanarek, Managing Partner of College Wise, will return as our featured CAC-GATE speaker. He’ll address “What I Wish Someone had told me about University Admissions When I was a Middle School Parent.”

Our guest speaker, Paul Kanarek, the Founder of The Princeton Review in California, will share more than 30 years of experience with the college admission process. When it comes to gaining admissions to colleges that fit the student’s needs, Paul Kanarek is able to guide parents in separating fact from stressful fiction. He brings genuine insight, mixed with humor, and has been well-received on many occasions with our IUSD families. This event is open to all IUSD families.

Details:
CAC-GATE Parent Night: Paul Kanarek, College Wise

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Northwood High School Theater, 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA 92620
* Meetings are intended for adult attendance only. Please arrange for childcare to attend this evening event. *

Sincerely,

Kara Rydman
Coordinator, Gifted Programs and Advanced Learners
Irvine Unified School District

Science Olympiad Elementary Division Information Meeting – March 1st – Friday

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Are you interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team? This is a team competition for 4-6th graders. This year the Orange County Elementary Science Olympiad will take place at Jeffrey Trail Middle School on Saturday May 4th.

A parent informational meeting will be held Friday March 1st after school at 3:00pm in Mrs. Madden’s classroom (Room 16). If you are interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team, sign up here.

For questions, email ESO@vistaverdepta.org.

Science Olympiad Elementary Division Information Meeting – March 1st – Friday

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Are you interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team? This is a team competition for 4-6th graders. This year the Orange County Elementary Science Olympiad will take place at Jeffrey Trail Middle School on Saturday May 4th.

A parent informational meeting will be held Friday March 1st after school at 3:00pm in Mrs. Madden’s classroom (Room 16). If you are interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team, sign up here.

For questions, email ESO@vistaverdepta.org.

Viking Voices for Middle School – Jan 23 – Wednesday

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Wed. Jan. 23rd at 1:35 pm
Vista Verde’s public speaking club for grades 6-8 is starting up again with our next meeting on January 23rd at 1:35 pm in Mrs. Jacobs’ room #18.  You can practice your public speaking and impromptu speaking skills in a fun and supportive environment.  No previous experience is needed and the meeting is open to all middle school students.  Have fun while getting the practice you will need for high school and beyond!  Questions email: VikingVoices678@gmail.com.  

Vista Verde Middle School Spelling Bee

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Please Join Us at the Vista Verde Middle School Spelling Bee For Grades 6-8 (Sponsored by the PTA/AEFA Advisory Committee)

Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 1:40 – 2:45 pm Vista Verde MPR, click here for flyer.

Please email Emily Burke at erbca@hotmail.com to register, by January 14.

IPSF – Enrichment Day Registration

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Monday, February 11 is a district-wide school holiday. If you do not have plans for your student, we have good news! Students in Grades 2-8 are invited to spend the holiday at IPSF Enrichment Day. The day will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Creekside High School. Students may pre-register for four classes in a variety of fun and engaging subjects. Cost is $90 per stud
ent. Online enrollment will open on January 14.

Click here for more information.

Vista Verde Middle School Spelling Bee

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Please Join Us at the Vista Verde Middle School Spelling Bee For Grades 6-8 (Sponsored by the PTA/AEFA Advisory Committee)

Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 1:40 – 2:45 pm Vista Verde MPR, click here for flyer.

Please email Emily Burke at erbca@hotmail.com to register, by January 14.

Viking Voices for 4th and 5th Grades

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“Good improvisation is all about listening, reacting in the moment, creating, and supporting the ideas of others.” – Tom Yorton, CEO, Second City Works, Chicago

Viking Voices for the 4th and 5th Grades is back! As a precursor to Viking Voices Middle School Public Speaking class, students will learn what tools they can use to become more comfortable speaking in front of an audience and skills they can carry with them throughout their lives.

This year, the students will be learning about the importance of improv! This class is sponsored by the Vista Verde PTA, under the Academic Enrichment for All (AEFA) program. There will be special guests at some of the classes! PTA parent volunteer, Lilli LaBuen Gillen, will lead the class and have created the curriculum. There is no charge for this activity. For more information, please see attached flyer.

This class is currently only available to 4th and 5th Grade. We would love to have it for the younger classrooms, but we need volunteers. If you or a friend is interested, please contact us!

There are only 20 slots per class! RSVP BY JANUARY 16TH FOR EACH CLASS! Dates are on the attached flyer.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Congratulations to VV Mathletics

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Congratulations to the Vista Verde Mathletes who participated in the Mathleague competition this past weekend. Over 30 Vista Verde students came out to compete with 140 students from the area.

Special kudos to the students who placed and/or qualified to compete in the next Mathleague level.

Sky J (6th grade) – 4th place
Tak N (6th grade) – 5th place
Tyler W (8th grade) – 3rd place

Elementary qualifiers (“District” in March): Ryan K, Ethan A, Dev B, Maxwell L, Ryan D, Jeff L, Kaelyn L, Ruohang L, Ryan L, Noah L, Raymond Q, David W, Opal Y, Jun C, Margeaux C, Jennifer H, Sky J, Niklaus J, Hannah J, Arvin K, Tak N, Jonathan S.

Middle School qualifiers (“State” in April): Daniel D, Ryan K, Tyler W,

Reflections Art Program ends October 17th!

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The National PTA Reflections Art Program will soon come to an end. This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Me.” Please turn in your artwork at the Reflections table in front of the school on Wednesday, October 17th, either before school from 8:00-8:30 a.m. or after school, from 3-3:45pm. All entries must be submitted within the guidelines and with a completed entry form and a consent form. Incomplete entries will be rejected. You can find the guidelines here: http://www.vistaverdepta.org/reflections. For additional questions, please contact the Reflections Committee at reflections@vistaverdepta.org”

Lilli LaBuen Gillen
llagillen@gmail.com