Harvest Cup Tournament-Deadline to join – October 21 – Monday

Have fun representing Vista Verde at this year’s Harvest Cup for boys and girls in grades 3-8. The tournament will be held on December 6-8 at OC Great Park.

All students are welcome to try out. The registration fee $35 per person (price includes 2 T-shirts) Register online at http://www.ocyouthsports.org/irvine.

Deadline to register is October 21. To join the girls grades 3-4 team currently being formed, email Maria Marshall at HarvestCup2019@gmail.com.  Parent volunteer coaches are needed! FOR GENERAL INFO CONTACT: Bryan Fournier at bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com. See flyer below.

Viking Voices Meeting Date Changed to October 23 – Wednesday

Viking Voices for Middle School (public speaking club) dates have changed for this month. The 10/16 and 10/30 dates have been cancelled and replaced with Wednesday, 10/23. The meeting will be at the usual time 1:30-2:30 pm in Mrs. Jacobs’ classroom #18. All middle school students are welcome to attend, even if this is your first visit! Questions email: VikingVoices678@gmail.com.

AEFA Viking Voices Flyer

Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation – October 23 – Wednesday

In partnership with Hoag Hospital, IUSD has developed the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Speaker Series. In this session, speakers will discuss the impact that excessive gaming and social media can have on children and teens, including irritability, depression and anxiety.

Parents will learn to recognize the differences between normal behaviors and potentially harmful ones and what they can do to support their children.  There will be a question and answer period at the end of the presentation.  This is a free event (No RSVP needed) and open to the public (16+ recommended).  Attached to this email is the event flyer.

What: Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation

Who: IUSD and Hoag Mental Health Staff

When: Wednesday, October 23 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: University High School (MPR) 4771 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation Flyer

Mathleague – October 26 – Saturday

The elementary competition is for any 3-6th grader and will take place 8:00AM- 12:00PM. If you are interested in the elementary competition, sign up here.

The middle school competition is for any 6-8th grader and will take place 1:00PM- 5:00PM. If you are interested in the middle school competition, sign up here.

We still need parents to help with grading and proctoring on the day of the Mathleague competition. If you are interested, please sign up here.

We will be offering MOEMS again later in the year, AMC8 in November and Mathcounts in January. More information and signup links will be posted in the VV PTA newsletter.

Red Ribbon Week- Spirit Week & Walk to School Day

Red Ribbon Week is Oct 21 to Oct 25.  It is a drug-prevention campaign celebrated nationwide.  We have a variety of Spirit Wear days to help show our support for RRW.  Plus, our annual “Walk/Bike/Scoot to School Day” is on Wednesday, October 23rd.  See attached flyer for all the details.

Pitch-in fo rPrevention Ruby’s Dining flyer


Red Ribbon Week Parent Flyer

RRW- Pitch In for Prevention

Help support alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention programs with your donations during Red Ribbon Week.  See attached flyer for more details.

Red Ribbon Week- Ruby’s Diner Event – October 21st – Monday

Eat at Ruby’s Diner anytime on Monday, October 21st and help support Red Ribbon Week at Vista Verde.  See attached flyer with all the details.

Red Ribbon Week – Ruby’s Diner Event Flyer

FFN Silent Auction- Open October 21st

The FFN Silent Auction will open up online on Monday, October 21st.  You can check out all the fabulous prizes as well as view all the Class Baskets.  Instructions on how to Register are attached or you can find them online at Family Fun Night.

Harvest Cup Tournament-Deadline to join – October 21st – Monday

Soccer Tournament for Boys and Girls Grades 3-8.  Tournament is Dec 6-8 at the OC Great Park.  Register online at https://ocyouthsports.org/irvine/tournaments/harvest-cup/.  See attached flyer for more details.