REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST

Reflections is Going Virtual and the 2022-2023 Theme Contest is On!

I MATTER BECAUSE…is this year’s theme for the Reflections Program. Encouraging children of all ages, grade levels, and abilities to express themselves through art. Whether you paint, dance, sing, play an instrument or you’re good behind the lens, show us who you are and what makes you important, because you matter! BE CREATIVE! BE YOU!

You can submit one original entry to as many of the following categories as you like: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Music Composition, Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts. We also want to announce our Special Artist Division for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or AD: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. This offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure every student has the chance to be a part of the longest standing PTA program: Reflections!

By the way, no more hassling with paper forms! The program is now 100% virtual! DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 12 AM, OCTOBER 14TH!

Visit https://vistaverdepta.org/reflections/  or contact Lilli and Roxanne at Reflections@vistaverdepta.org for more information!

One last thing: THE 2022-2023 Reflections Theme Search is on! Learn how you can win a $100 cash prize by clicking here.!

In the meantime, check out these special messages from one of our IUSD Art teachers, Mrs. Haynes and our awesome Mrs. Marks!

MATH COUNTS

Do you like math and are you in middle school? MathCounts is for you! Open to Hybrid and IVA students. Please register here and see the flyer for details.

AMC 8

Students in Grades 5-8 AMC 8, please join us for the middle school mathematics AMC 8 2020 exam offered virtually. Open to Traditional, Hybrid and IVA (VV) students. Register here by Sept 30 to secure your spot. Parental presence is required for the 1 hour duration of the exam. Past tests available for review at: MAA/AoPS website

PTA MEMBERSHIP CLASS CONTEST

In today’s crazy uncertain world, together or apart, IVA, Hybrid or Traditional – one thing that is certain… We are all Vista Verde Vikings!

2020 has certainly made us realize that everything we thought we know, we really don’t know! Our one true strength and certainty comes from community and togetherness. The Vista Verde PTA has been working quietly on the side lines making sure that our teachers, students, and their families are all supported during these challenging times.

As we start off this year’s membership drive, please know how valuable and important each and every family is to our Viking Community. Your membership donations are used throughout the school year for multiple programs, supplies, and events. This year events are taking a different turn – but your donations are still being used for the greater good for our school. Lexia, ST Math, Raz Kids, Reflections Art Competition, Square 1 Art, AEFA programs, Math and Science Olympiads, 5th Grade Ladies Tea and Guys Night, 8th Grade promotion are just a few of the programs that the PTA facilitates.

Please consider joining our Vista Verde PTA – no matter the format of schooling you have chosen. We all reap the benefit of being a Vista Verde Viking. Membership is open to all members of our community, parents, teachers, grandparents, care givers, and friends. Consider sponsoring one of your teachers for the PTA too – and let’s come together as a community and support the Vista Verde PTA

Our traditional annual class competition will still take place from October 1 –  31. Top three classes with the most percentage of memberships by October 31st will win a pizza party – Covid Friendly Style with gift certificates.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Vista Verde PTA e-news for weekly updates, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Click here to join.

Best Wishes,

The Vista Verde PTA Membership Team

 

20/21 VV SPIRIT WEAR – ORDER BY 10/16

Don’t miss out on this year’s spirit wear collections – order by October 16!
Shop for a cause and support the Vista Verde PTA.  Using super soft fabrics in kid and adult styles, this year’s six spirit collections feature on-trend designs and messages promoting kindness.  Here’s your opportunity to shop while supporting our school and spreading a little Viking spirit.  Check out the 20/21 collections here, and get your orders in by 10/16 before the sales window closes!

PTA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MTG – October 13th at 3:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us for the first General Assembly Meeting of the year via Zoom. Get your cup of coffee ready and meet us online on October 13th at 3:00 pm. Please register here.

JCC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Click here to download the registration form. Program begins September 29th.

MATH MADNESS ONLINE TOURNAMENT

Interested in some friendly math competition? Calling all Vista Verde students in grades 3-8. Register by September 20th to participate in this year’s Math Madness tournament. Open to Traditional, Hybrid, and IVA students. Click here for registration information.

MATHLEAGUE

The Vista Verde AEFA Commiitee in conjunction with Mathleague.org present the online tournament for Elementary and Middle School students. Please register at Mathleague.org to participate.

NO SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER 21ST & 22ND

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday and Tuesday, September 21st  & 22nd due to Teacher Professional Development Days. Have a fun and relaxing long weekend!