OC Libraries Virtual Storytime
OC Public Libraries is offering a variety of free Virtual Storytime videos that are great for younger children. For more information, click here.
Share Your Summer Vacation Photos!
We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing extended summer break! The Vista Verde PTA would love to feature everyone’s summer vacation pictures on our website. Please email a high-resolution photo to President@vistaverdepta.org.
Chromebook Textbook Distribution- August 18-19
Chromebook pick up for IVA students and Chromebook and textbook pick up for traditional and hybrid students coming next week on August 18 & 19. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information with the details coming soon!
Reflections Art Program “I Matter Because…”- Deadline Oct 14, 2020
Calling all Vista Verde Vikings!
“I Matter Because” is this year’s theme for the 2020-21 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969.
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:
• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
There’s only a few more days before school starts, so while you have some down time,
start brainstorming! Many kids have been creative making their own videos during this
unusual time. Some have been creating lots of artwork! Some have been getting their
dance moves down through Tik Tok. Take the theme and create something that reflects
it through original works of dance, film, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Show us why YOU matter!
Click here for a special message from Vista Verde’s District Art Teacher, Randi Haynes!
Click here to learn more information or contact us at Reflections@vistaverdepta.org.
Back to school town hall- August 12 at 1 pm
Back-to-school town hall with EdSource
We know you have questions about what “back to school” will look like this year.
And — while we don’t have all the answers — EdSource’s team of reporters and editors is coming together in a live, online forum to hear your questions and share what we know so far about how child care providers, schools and colleges are tackling the challenges posed by the pandemic.
We hope you’ll join us! Tell us your most pressing questions and we will do our best to provide answers and point you to helpful resources.
This event is free and open to all, but we believe it will be particularly helpful to students, parents, and community members who are not able to closely track developments in California’s public education systems on a daily basis.
Register and submit your questions by clicking the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QtTiREsQWKqEWD6oiF54A
The National PTA Reflections Art Program
Hey Vista Verde! The annual Reflections contest is here! Do you have a lot of time on your hands right now? Feeling bored? Maybe anxious? Art is such an amazing way to deal both! Tap into your inner artist, filmmaker, dancer, photographer, painter, sculptor, musician and enter this amazing program! In the meantime, this year’s theme is: I MATTER BECAUSE… More information on rules and how to submit will come soon! https://youtu.be/IX-rzWHnY5Q
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