Congratulations 8th Grade Class of 2025!

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The PTA would like to congratulate and celebrate our 8th-grade graduation class at Vista Verde. We would like to take a moment to reflect on the journey you all have shared over the past few years. No doubt you have all faced challenges, made lasting friendships, and discovered your passions while being students here.

Whether your time at Vista Verde was short or you have been here since the beginning of your educational journey, the experiences you had will prepare you to move on to high school and to continue the lessons you’ve learned.

We celebrate and embrace the new adventures you will all embark on. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! You did it!

– The PTA President and Executive Board –

2025-2026 Year Round Calendar

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If you haven’t had a chance to review the year-round calendar for next year, we encourage you to check the dates. One notable change is Thanksgiving Recess will now be a full week and Winter Recess will be two weeks. Details here: https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/documents/YR%20Calendar%2025-26%20Final.pdf

Apparel Design Contest

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As we near the end of this wonderful school year, the PTA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support. Thanks to you, we were able to sponsor many exciting events and programs for our students and teachers—including the Ice Cream Social, Astronomy Night, Talent Show, Family Fun Night, and programs like Science Olympiad, among others.

As we wrap up the year, we’re already planning ahead—and we’re excited to announce a School Apparel Design Contest! We wanted to give you a heads-up so your kids have plenty of time to get creative over the summer.

We will be selecting three winners:

  • One student from grades K–3
  • One student from grades 4–5
  • One student from middle school

Submission deadline: August 11th,

Design Guidelines:

  • Artwork should be on 8.5″ × 11″ paper or submitted as digital artwork
  • Keep key elements (such as text or faces) within the top 6–8 inches of the page
  • Avoid very small text or overly intricate details

To submit your artwork, please email it to Jill at: jillrsing@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see all the amazing designs our students come up with!

Memorial Day Holiday and Early Dismissal

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The PTA wishes our school community a safe and happy Memorial Day holiday! Early dismissal schedule on Friday, May 23rd. Enjoy the long weekend!

Apparel Design Contest

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As we near the end of this wonderful school year, the PTA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support. Thanks to you, we were able to sponsor many exciting events and programs for our students and teachers—including the Ice Cream Social, Astronomy Night, Talent Show, Family Fun Night, and programs like Science Olympiad, among others.

As we wrap up the year, we’re already planning ahead—and we’re excited to announce a School Apparel Design Contest! We wanted to give you a heads-up so your kids have plenty of time to get creative over the summer.

We will be selecting three winners:

  • One student from grades K–3
  • One student from grades 4–5
  • One student from middle school

Submission deadline: August 11th,

Design Guidelines:

  • Artwork should be on 8.5″ × 11″ paper or submitted as digital artwork
  • Keep key elements (such as text or faces) within the top 6–8 inches of the page
  • Avoid very small text or overly intricate details

To submit your artwork, please email it to Jill at: jillrsing@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see all the amazing designs our students come up with!

2025-2026 Year Round Calendar

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If you haven’t had a chance to review the year-round calendar for next year, we encourage you to check the dates. One notable change is Thanksgiving Recess will now be a full week and Winter Recess will be two weeks. Details here: https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/documents/YR%20Calendar%2025-26%20Final.pdf

Teacher Appreciation Week

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The PTA celebrated our amazing teachers and staff this week by organizing daily luncheons and breakfast treats to show our appreciation. Thank you to the Swardstrom Group for their generous donation of the Porto’s Bakery lunch, and to Chaupain Bakery for their donation of the breakfast goodies. A special thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers for helping all week and always making our staff feel loved.

Last Grabs for Yearbooks

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Our online platform is taking a little break, so we’re doing things the old-school way – in person! Let’s make this yearbook happen! To snag a yearbook first-come-first-serve, parents should follow these super-easy steps:

  • Payment: $50 cash or check. If writing a check, please make it out to “Vista Verde.”
  • Information Slip: To make sure we get your yearbook to the right hands, please include the following info on a slip of paper found in the front office:
    • Student’s Full Name (So we know who’s getting this awesome book!)
    • Student’s Teacher/Grade (To get it to the right classroom!)
    • Parent’s Name
    • Contact Phone Number & Email Address
  • Submission: Leave the payment and information slip with the front office

Mental Health Awareness Month

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, and our school counselors have put together a variety of activities to help cope with mental health and live a healthier lifestyle during the week of May 19-23.

 

Mindful Monday: Practice –  Coping strategies like deep breathing, counting and journaling.

Talk About it Tuesday: Connect –  Tell someone how you feel and ask a friend how they are doing.

Wellness Wednesday: Care – Do something that is good for your body! Take a walk, exercise, and eat healthy.

Thoughtful Thursday: Believe – Choose, create, or write down an affirmation. I can  _________, I am ___________.

Feel Good Friday: Feel – Do something that makes you happy

 

YAT Programming

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Board Gamers:

Join us every Thursday in May as we take on exciting new board games you may have never played before! Make new friends and discover new challenges as we discover the exciting world of Board Games. Register today at yourirvine.org. Admission includes snacks, board games, and 5 days of making friends and learning new things.

Teen Summer Camps:

Summer is right around the corner and our summer camps are filling up fast! Join us all summer as we go to Universal Studios, Catalina, Disneyland, and more while also making new friends from all over the city. Register today at yourirvine.org.