REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST

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PTA Reflections Art Program Theme: I MATTER BECAUSE…”
Now in it’s 51st year, the PTA’s Reflections Art Program is going into new territory! It will now be 100% virtual! Students can finally submit their artwork virtually!
What is Reflections? The Reflections program is a place where students are given a theme, reflect on it, and then tap into their inner artist to express what the theme means to them. They can submit one piece of original artwork in one or all of the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, and special artist.
This year’s theme is “I MATTER BECAUSE.” An artist statement must accompany all submissions. INTERPRETATION OUTWEIGHS TECHNICAL SKILLS and the artist statement will play a key role in judging. Submissions are due by Wednesday, October 14th, at 11:59pm. An online submission form will be coming soon. In the meantime, show us why YOU matter!
Vista Verde’s very own Mrs. Lopez shares why she matters and wants you to tell us why YOU matter! https://youtu.be/LaF9cgoC12Q
For more information about the program and how to enter, visit https://vistaverdepta.org/reflections/ or contact Lilli or Roxanne at reflections@vistaverdepta.org.

JOIN THE VISTA VERDE PTA!!!

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Don’t forget to join our Vista Verde Viking PTA! http://www.vistaverdepta.org

Just $10 per membership allows you to make a difference in our children’s lives. All family members, friends, and surrounding community are welcome to join. By being a member, it gives you the opportunity to “speak up” and have your vote counted when important decisions are made.
 
We ask that you also please consider donating towards our annual fund with a suggested donation of $240 per student. This amount includes (1) PTA membership.  (Any additional memberships are $10 each). 
We know this year is different, but through these donations, the PTA is able to provide all of our students with extra learning and counseling resources, physical education, health and enrichment programs, and many wonderful online learning applications. Please note that although we are asking for $240 per student, any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Click here to join.

Girl Scout ROBOT BUILDING PARTY!

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You are invited to attend a Girl Scout ROBOT BUILDING PARTY!Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (online event)
You and your girl are invited to our FREE virtual Girl Scout Robot Building Party! Your girl will enjoy a creative activity, meet new friends, earn her first patch, and learn all about Girl Scouts. Plus, feel free to invite your friends—the more, the merrier!
Adults—please plan to stay online with your girl throughout the entire event.
This party is for girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts.

JOG-A-THON T-SHIRT DISTRIBUTION

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Due to the school closure last March, Vista Verde students unfortunately did not get to participate in the annual Jog-a-thon. If your child raised funds and earned a t-shirt, please note that the plan is to distribute the shirts once on-campus classes begin. Additional information will be sent out when school re-opens.

Water Company Roadwork- Feb 17-21

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Important Notice:
Irvine Ranch Water District will be doing some work next week laying new pipeline across Bonita Canyon Drive, west of Newport Coast Drive. Work hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, February 17-21, 2020.
The work will require the closure of one lane of traffic at a time as crews make their way across the roadway.
Following standard testing of the new pipeline, the crews will be returning mid-March to repave the roadway and complete the project.

IPSF – Enrichment Day – Feb 3

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As we kick off the new year, we reflect back on 2019 and some of our biggest stories from the year. We owe our success to the dedication of the entire community to ensure educational excellence in Irvine. We could not do it without you; thank you for your ongoing support! We look forward to the impact we can make together in 2020.

https://ipsf.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IPSF-Ambassador-Alert-January-2020.pdf

Enrichment Day, Spring Break Family Tour, and other news.

IPSF – Enrichment Day – Family Tour – and more

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As we kick off the new year, we reflect back on 2019 and some of our biggest stories from the year. We owe our success to the dedication of the entire community to ensure educational excellence in Irvine. We could not do it without you; thank you for your ongoing support! We look forward to the impact we can make together in 2020.

https://ipsf.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IPSF-Ambassador-Alert-January-2020.pdf

Enrichment Day, Spring Break Family Tour, and other news.

Congratulations Reflections Winners!

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This fall, the National PTA celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Reflections Art Program! This year’s theme was “Look Within.”  We received a record total of 33 submissions! Entries are judged at school level, and if they win 1st place, they move on to council level (all over Irvine). If they win at council level, they move up to the Fourth District (all of South Orange County). We are thrilled to announce that two of our very own Vikings have moved on to the PTA District competition!

Winning 1st place (Award of Excellence) at school and council level:  Brielle Leiberman, (Middle School, 6th Grade, Percoco) for original dance choreography: “Human” by Christina Perri; Kian Agha, (Primary: 1st Grade, Caswell) for original photography: “Look Within Death Valley”

Brielle and Kian will be honored for placing 1st Place, the Award of Excellence, at the annual Reflections Awards Ceremony on January 23rd.  We would also like to recognize our winners in the other categories at school level:

Visual Arts
1st Place:
Primary: Eshana Warrior, 2nd Grade
Intermediate: Aanya Pillai, 5th Grade
Middle School: Sarah Ida, 7th Grade

2nd Place:
Primary: Emma Kao, 2nd Grade
Intermediate: Minghao (Ben) Li, 5th Grade
Middle School: Kateryna Luzyanina, 7th Grade

3rd Place:
Primary: Calla Cho, 2nd Grade
Intermediate:Isabella Dym, 5th Grade
Middle School: Sophia Burtseva, 6th Grade

Photography
1st Place:
Primary: Kian Agha, 1st Grade
Middle School: Ellie Chiou, 7th Grade

2nd Place:
Middle School: Justin Pollack, 7th Grade

Literature
Middle School: Zach Gibson, 1st Place, 8th Grade
Middle School: Sophia Dennis, 2nd Place, 6th Grade

Dance
Middle School: Brielle Lieberman, 1st Place, 6th Grade
Middle School: Brooklyn Lieberman, 2nd Place, 6th Grade

Congratulations to all of our winners! Let’s root for Brielle and Kian as they move on to the next level! Wishing them the best of luck in 2020!
Questions about the Reflections program? Please contact Lilli LaBuen reflections@vistaverdepta.org.

Kian Agha

Brielle Leiberman

 

Winter Break Information

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>December 20, 2019: Modified Day Dismissal (1:25 p.m. Gr. 1-3 & 1:30 p.m. Gr. 4-8)
December 20, 2019: School Office Closes at 3:00 PM

December 23, 2019-January 10, 2020: Winter Recess —>NO SCHOOL!

January 13, 2020: School Resumes!

Vista Verde’s Got Talent” Show – Audition Forms due by Dec 20th

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The annual Vista Verde talent show will be on March 18, 2020. Auditions will take place in January and Audition Forms are due by December 20th. See attached flyer for more details and information.

VV Talent Show 2020