School Site Council: We have two openings on School Site Council for parent representatives. If you are interested in being a candidate for this elected position, please contact Makenzie Miklas Boyle at mackenziemiklas@iusd.org by Tuesday, September 4, 2018 for more information or to indicate interest. Thank you!
As part of Emergency Preparedness Month this September, the District would like to remind our families that there are a number of reasons to stay connected to IUSD, including receiving important news and information about the District and your school on a regular basis. It is also important to know how to connect with IUSD during an emergency. Below are some ways that you can stay connected to IUSD in real time, 24/7.
SCHOOLMESSENGER
Check your email, voicemail and text messages first
VISIT IUSD’S WEBSITE
Important alerts and ongoing updates will be posted on the District homepage
SOCIAL MEDIA
The District posts real time updates and alerts on our social media sites
In the event of a school or districtwide emergency, please check these resources first. They are updated in real time and will help you get the information you need immediately. See the attached flier for more information.
OPT-IN FOR TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS
In order for IUSD or our school to contact you via text message in the event of an emergency, we need you to “opt-in” to this service first. By enabling this texting feature, and verifying that mobile numbers in Parent Portal are correct, we are increasing our chances of reaching as many people as possible in case an emergency notification needs to be sent out.
It is easy to “opt-in” to receive text messages:
For additional information, visit IUSD’s Text Message Frequently Asked Questions page.
The Reflections Art Program is an annual PTA sponsored program encouraging students to participate in the arts.
The 2018-2019 Reflections theme is, “Heroes Around Me”. All Vista Verde students are invited to participate. Students may submit their artwork, reflecting the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program theme, in one of six (6) categories: Visual Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
There are 3 grade categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), as well as a Special Artist’s category. The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in the Reflections Art Program.
It’s easy to participate:
1. Reflect on this year’s theme: “Heroes Around Me”.
2. Create an original work inspired by the theme.
3. Celebrate your achievements and win prizes!
Check out some winners from previous years:
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/primary-preschool-grade-2/
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/intermediate-grades-3-5/
DUE DATE: All entries for the 2018-19 Reflections Art Program are due by Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to the Vista Verde front office.
General Rules on size, format, usage of copyright work, etc.: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
Please use the entry form provided here.
Please click here for flyer.
Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org
Our first PTA general assembly meeting is on August 28, Tuesday, today, from 8:35am to 9:35am in the MPR.
We are excited to have two guest speakers:
Sean Viney – Vista Verde School Psychologist
Nori Deatherage – Vista Verde School Counselor
Please click here to see a flyer with their bio.
Our first PTA general assembly meeting is on August 28, Tuesday from 8:35am to 9:35am in the MPR.
We are excited to have two guest speakers:
Sean Viney – Vista Verde School Psychologist
Nori Deatherage – Vista Verde School Counselor
Please click here to see a flyer with their bio.
The Reflections Art Program is an annual PTA sponsored program encouraging students to participate in the arts.
The 2018-2019 Reflections theme is, “Heroes Around Me”. All Vista Verde students are invited to participate. Students may submit their artwork, reflecting the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program theme, in one of six (6) categories: Visual Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
There are 3 grade categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), as well as a Special Artist’s category. The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in the Reflections Art Program.
It’s easy to participate:
1. Reflect on this year’s theme: “Heroes Around Me”.
2. Create an original work inspired by the theme.
3. Celebrate your achievements and win prizes!
Check out some winners from previous years:
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/primary-preschool-grade-2/
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/intermediate-grades-3-5/
DUE DATE: All entries for the 2018-19 Reflections Art Program are due by Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to the Vista Verde front office.
General Rules on size, format, usage of copyright work, etc.: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
Please use the entry form provided here.
Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org
The Reflections Art Program is an annual PTA sponsored program encouraging students to participate in the arts.
The 2018-2019 Reflections theme is, “Heroes Around Me”. All Vista Verde students are invited to participate. Students may submit their artwork, reflecting the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program theme, in one of six (6) categories: Visual Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
There are 3 grade categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), as well as a Special Artist’s category. The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in the Reflections Art Program.
It’s easy to participate:
1. Reflect on this year’s theme: “Heroes Around Me”.
2. Create an original work inspired by the theme.
3. Celebrate your achievements and win prizes!
Check out some winners from previous years:
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/primary-preschool-grade-2/
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/intermediate-grades-3-5/
DUE DATE: All entries for the 2018-19 Reflections Art Program are due by Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to the Vista Verde front office.
General Rules on size, format, usage of copyright work, etc.: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
Please use the entry form provided here.
Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org
Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off /Pick-up Procedures/Safe Routes to School Map:
Now that we are into our first month, please take some time again to read and review our comprehensive parking lot procedures. We encourage you to share this information with grandparents and other care givers who may come to school to either drop off or pick up your child.
Please embrace our S.T.A.R. philosophy by being Safe School Community members to others while driving in our parking lot. Our school staff works hard to keep kids safe at all times while on campus — including while entering and exiting school.
Thank you so much for your assistance in ensuring that all families follow these guidelines to keep our students safe.
Please click here for the Parking Lot Protocol.
Please click here for Map of Vista Verde Suggested Route to School.
Jerry Vlasic, Principal
Vista Verde K-8 School
Irvine Unified School District
949.936.6350
It is conference week at Vista Verde next week ( August 13th – 17th). Parents-Teacher conference will take place. Please note the special schedule below:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are minimal days. First through 5th grades are dismissed at 1:25pm. Middle school is dismissed at 1:30pm. No zero period PE.
Tuesday August 14th is Conference Day, no school for students.
The Reflections Art Program is an annual PTA sponsored program encouraging students to participate in the arts.
The 2018-2019 Reflections theme is, “Heroes Around Me”. All Vista Verde students are invited to participate. Students may submit their artwork, reflecting the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program theme, in one of six (6) categories: Visual Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
There are 3 grade categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), as well as a Special Artist’s category. The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in the Reflections Art Program.
It’s easy to participate:
1. Reflect on this year’s theme: “Heroes Around Me”.
2. Create an original work inspired by the theme.
3. Celebrate your achievements and win prizes!
Check out some winners from previous years:
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/primary-preschool-grade-2/
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/intermediate-grades-3-5/
DUE DATE: All entries for the 2018-19 Reflections Art Program are due by Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to the Vista Verde front office.
General Rules on size, format, usage of copyright work, etc.: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
Please use the entry form provided here.
Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org