Reflections Art Contest 2021-2022

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Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The 2021–2022 Reflections theme is I Will Change the World By…

Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K – Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome). Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.*

Last year’s theme was I MATTER BECAUSE and the children did an amazing job interpreting the theme. For Irvine Unified Councils of PTAs, our of over 80 plus submissions, Vista Verde placed in the following categories:

MUSIC COMPOSITION: Aron Mostafavi, 2nd Place, Primary K-2nd

LITERATURE: Noah Lee, 1st Place, Middle School (also at 4th District (county-wide), and Award of Merit at CA PTA)

VISUAL ARTS: Haeun Yoo, 2nd Place, Intermediate (3rd-5th Grade)

VISUAL ARTS: Sarah Ida, 2nd Place, Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

Check out this video celebrating the Reflections history and impact.

 

University High Cheer Camp – August 14th – 9 AM to 2 PM

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University High invites Vista Verde families for a fun-filled day at the Youth Cheer Camp. Learn cheers, chants, games and dances from the UHS Pep Squad!

 

Registration is $60 until August 10th. Click here to register now.

 

For more information, please see the flyer attached and click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you, VV PTA and VV Foundation!

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The 8th grade class of 2021 would like to thank the VV PTA and VV Foundation for their generous support.

Free Summer Meals for Children

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IUSD provides Free Meals for all community children under the age of 18 throughout the summer at our Creekside Education Center location. Meals will be distributed for seven days on Wednesdays only June 2nd through August 11th.

 

Free meals for children

6/2/21 – 8/11/21

Wednesdays Only

7:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Creekside Education Center

3387 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, 92606

 

Breakfasts and lunches for seven days will be distributed cold or frozen with heating instructions. Free Community Meals are only distributed at the location in front of the Nutrition Services Office at the north end of the parking lot. Please follow the signs to the curb side pick-up location.

 

For additional information, please visit the website at iusd.org/nutrition or email nutrition@iusd.org.

 

IPSF Specialty Camps

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Does your child have a passion for martial arts, coding, fine or culinary arts? Most IPSF Specialty Camps are one week in length, giving families more flexibility to participate in immersive enrichment opportunities that fit your busy summer schedule.

 

All Specialty Camps are held in-person at various sites throughout Irvine. Specialty Camps will run June 21 – August 13.

 

With smaller class sizes to provide a safe and enriching environment, spots are filling up quickly. Register today!

Middle School Engineering Challenge

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Are you a middle school maker, engineer or tinkerer looking for something hands on to do this summer? Join the Vista Verde Middle School Engineering Summer Challenge!  Pick a category, request your specs and work on your build. Each category is modeled after Science Olympiad topics.

 

Submissions are due at the end of August and will be reviewed by a panel of judges headed by Mrs. Martin. Awards will follow in September.

 

Use the UPDATED email VV-SciOly@vistaverdepta.org to request build specifications for your favorite topic(s).

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Vista Verde Middle School Engineering Summer Challenge

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Are you a middle schooler who is a maker, engineer or tinkerer looking for something hands on to do this summer? Join the Vista Verde Middle School Engineering Summer Challenge!  Pick a category, request your specs and work on your build. Each category is modeled after Science Olympiad topics. Submissions are due at the end of August and will be reviewed by a panel of judges headed by Mrs. Martin.  Awards will follow in September.

Thank You!

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Creative Summer Camps in Irvine

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The City of Irvine continues to follow state guidelines for recreational activities.

For the latest information on modifications for indoor and outdoor activities, visit cityofirvine.org/covid19. For the latest activity information, visit yourirvine.org.

 

Register now for creative camps in Irvine:

 

· Dungeons & Dragons: Learn and play this popular role-playing game; for ages 10–14.

 

· Great Park Hip-Hop Camp: Basic hip-hop taught in casual, dance-party environment; for ages 5–8.

 

· Summer Guitar Camp: Chords and song instruction for all levels; for ages 7–14.