Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off /Pick-up Procedures

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As we enter our 5th month of school, please take some time to re-read and review our comprehensive parking lot procedures. We encourage you to share this information with grandparents and other caregivers 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. We work hard to keep kids safe at all times while on campus. Thank you so much for your assistance in ensuring that all families follow these guidelines to keep our students safe.

Some specific tips:

  1. Drivers, please STAY IN your vehicle at all times in the loading zone. If you need to exit the vehicle you must park in the lot.
  2. PULL FORWARD at all times in the loading zone to allow for as many cars to line up as possible. Please do not stop short and leave spaces between cars.
  3. Cars should never be left unattended on the yellow curb. Please park in a space in the lot if you must leave your vehicle.
  4. Please park if you have large musical instruments or large items to unload from the back of your vehicle.

Jerry Vlasic, Principal

Interested in Joining the PTA Board – Nominations Now Open

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You can make a difference at Vista Verde and help support our teachers and students.  Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020/2021 school year.

Contact Annie Diep at Nominations@VistaVerdePTA.org for information on specific roles and responsibilities or to submit your nomination.

There are several positions available to fit anyone’s schedule and desired level of involvement.  You can see the list of positions at www.vistaverdepta.org under Contact Us.  Nominations will be accepted from Nov 19th to Jan 17th.  Go ahead, nominate yourself or nominate a friend.

Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off /Pick-up Procedures

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As we enter our 5th month of school, please take some time to re-read and review our comprehensive parking lot procedures. We encourage you to share this information with grandparents and other caregivers 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. We work hard to keep kids safe at all times while on campus. Thank you so much for your assistance in ensuring that all families follow these guidelines to keep our students safe.

Some specific tips:

  1. Drivers, please STAY IN your vehicle at all times in the loading zone. If you need to exit the vehicle you must park in the lot.
  2. PULL FORWARD at all times in the loading zone to allow for as many cars to line up as possible. Please do not stop short and leave spaces between cars.
  3. Cars should never be left unattended on the yellow curb. Please park in a space in the lot if you must leave your vehicle.
  4. Please park if you have large musical instruments or large items to unload from the back of your vehicle.

Jerry Vlasic, Principal

Coffee Connection – Dec 6th – Friday

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Stop by the PTA table in front of the MPR on Friday, Dec 6th at 8:10am to learn more about the PTA and all upcoming events. Coffee and treats generously provided by Updike Orthodontics. Interested in sponsoring a future Coffee Connection? Contact Nicky Colley at Membership@VistaVerdePTA.org.

What is the 2020 Census and Why Does it Matter?

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As mandated by the Constitution, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a nationwide population count once every 10 years. Along with determining the number of congressional seats and electoral votes for each state, this data serves as the basis for allocating nearly $900 billion in federal funds for education, housing, public safety and other vital services.

Recognizing the importance of an accurate count for schools and communities, IUSD is among many organizations supporting awareness efforts in Irvine, in advance of the 2020 census this April. California is expected to lose nearly $2,000 per person in annual federal funding as a result of undercounting, which could have significant impacts for Irvine and California as a whole.

 

What You Need to Know (from census.gov):

  • Your privacy matters.  When you respond to the Census, your answers are kept anonymous.  Answers are used only to produce statistics.  The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential.  The law ensures that your private information is never published and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.
  •  There are three ways to respond to the Census.  By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census and you will be given the option to respond online, by phone or by mail.
  • Avoid scams.  The Census Bureau will never send you unsolicited emails, ask for your social security number, bank account or credit card numbers, or for money or donations.
  •  Get involved.  You can partner, spread the word, and/or work for the Census Bureau.

For more information and resources, visit census.gov.

PTA General Assembly Meeting – at 8:40 am – November 19 – Tuesday

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Join us after drop-off in the MPR for a PTA General Assembly Meeting.  We will have some sweet treats and do a little bit of PTA business.

Coffee Connection – Friday Dec 6th at 8:10am

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Stop by the PTA table in front of the MPR on Friday, Dec 6th at 8:10am to learn more about the PTA and all upcoming events.  Coffee and treats generously provided by Updike Orthodontics.  Interested in sponsoring a future Coffee Connection?  Contact Nicky Colley at Membership@VistaVerdePTA.org.

PTA General Assembly Meeting – at 8:40 am – November 19 – Tuesday

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Join us after drop-off in the MPR for a PTA General Assembly Meeting.  We will have some sweet treats and do a little bit of PTA business.

PTA General Assembly Mtg- at 8:40 am – November 19 – Tuesday

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Join us after drop-off in the MPR for a PTA General Assembly Meeting.  We’ll have some sweet treats and do a little bit of PTA business.

Congratulations to our Reflections Winners

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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the National PTA’s Reflections Art Program! Since 1969, the PTA has encouraged children from K-High School to tap into their inner artist! This year’s theme is, “LOOK WITHIN.” Students are encouraged to reflect on the theme and create art in one or all of the 6 categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, and special artist.

This year, we had submissions to four categories. We received our very first dance choreography submissions! Judging is based on 3 criteria: Interpretation, Creativity, and Technique. Interpretation of the theme is the key factor that is judge over the two.

The Vista Verde Reflections judges have voted! All 1st Place winners will move up to the Irvine PTA Council level. If they move on, the next level will be PTA District, then PTA Regional, State, and then National! Make sure you stop by the library to check out all of the submissions, as well as on social media and the PTA website! Congratulations, Vista Verde Vikings! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us! Go Vikings! A special thanks to the Reflections team: Susanne Stark, Beatta Bosworth, Anny Choe, Lilli LaBuen and to the wonderful staff: Mrs. Hagen, Mrs. Truffa, Mrs. Scofield, Mrs. Peterson, and Mrs. Albinson!

To learn more about the Reflections program or to get involved next year, please contact reflections@vistaverde.org.

Congratulations to the following Vikings:

DANCE

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

LITERATURE

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

Primary:
Winner: Kian Agha, 1st Grade

Middle School:
1st Place: Elli Chiou, 7th Grade
2nd Place: Justin Pollack, 7th Grade

VISUAL ARTS

Primary:
1st Place: Eshana Warrior, 2nd Grade
2nd Place: Emma Kao, 2nd Grade
3rd Place: Calla Cho, 2nd Grade

Intermediate:
1st Place: Aanya Pillai, 5th Grade
2nd Place: Minghao (Ben) Li, 5th Grade
3rd Place: Isabella Dym, 5th Grade

Middle School:
1st Place: Sarah Ida, 7th Grade
2nd Place: Kataryna Luzyanina, 7th Grade
3rd Place: Sophia Burtseva, 6th Grade