IPSF – 2019 Spring Break Family Tour April 1-6

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2019 SPRING BREAK FAMILY TOUR!

Make Spring Break 2019 an experience that your family will never forget!
Travel to the amazing National Parks of the Southwestern United States

April 1 – April 6, 2019
6 day/5 night Tour departing from Irvine in Deluxe motor coach.

Stops and visits in Phoenix, Montezuma Castle, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Painted Desert,
Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Lake Las Vegas,
Calico Ghost Town and return to Irvine.

https://seeamericatraveltours.com

Click here for flyer.

40 Development Assets – Presented by Nori Deatherage – March 19 – Tuesday

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“A look at the 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed” presented by Nori Deatherage

Tuesday, March 19 at 8:35am in Vista Verde MPR, followed by the 3rd PTA General Assembly Meeting.

Annual Vista Verde Jog-A-Thon – March 22 – Friday

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Our annual VV Jog-A-Thon is coming up on March 22, the Friday before our Spring recess.  An envelope for ordering T-shirt and pledges was sent home with students. You may still be able to purchase T-shirt now through the day of the event but sizes may be limited. Families and siblings are welcome to run with our students on March 22.

March 22 is also an early dismissal day. K-5th grades will be dismissed at 1:25pm and 6th through 8th grades will be dismissed at 1:30pm.

VV Counselor’s Corner

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Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner in the Vista Verde PTA eNewsletter.

Counselor’s Corner will be featured every other week. Keep an eye out for information on how to enhance student/family life, social and emotional wellness, development and other tips.

Feel free to contact us!

Nori Deatherage
NoriDeatherage@iusd.org
Middle School Counselor
On-site at VV: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Christina Kee
ChristinaKee@iusd.org
Elementary School Counselor
On-site at VV: Monday and Friday

 

Uni Pep Squad Clinic for 7th/8th Grades – March 23 – Saturday

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University High School Pep Squad will be hosting a 7th/8th Grade Pep Squad Clinic at the UNI gym on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Please click here for the flyer.

It can also be found on our website www.trojanpepsquad.org along with a PayPal link.

Here are some of the important dates coming up:
UHS Pep Squad Tryouts Spring 2019 (incoming Freshmen)

– Monday 4/15/2019​: UHS 8th Grade Family Night

– Wednesday 4/17/2019 at 7:00 pm: Mandatory Parent Info Session for 2019 @ UHS MPR

– UHS Pep Squad Tryouts

Mon – Wed 4/22 – 4/24/2019: UHS Pep Squad Tryout Clinic Days 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Thursday 4/25/2019 @ 3:00 -7:00 pm UHS Pep Squad Tryout (Time scheduled at Tryout Clinic)

Please feel free to contact Monique Nunamaker at mnunamaker2@cox.net with any questions.

Monique Nunamaker
UNI Pep Squad Booster
Pep Squad Clinic Coordinator

City of Irvine – Staying Connected to Today’s Teen – March 27 – Wednesday

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The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine Prevention Coalition, is pleased to sponsor well-known adolescent psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman to lead a community discussion about the impact positive social relationships have on a teenager’s mental health and physical well-being. The free community event at Irvine Civic Center is intended for parents of teenage children. It is presented with the support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation, Irvine Unified School District, and Parent Teacher Association.

Discussion topics will include:

  • The state of teenagers — what are they thinking and doing, and why
  • The newest trends and behaviors facing teens in Irvine
  • Tips for building rapport, increasing communication, and gaining respect
  • How to identify a teen in trouble, and the best ways to support them
  • Ways to diffuse an escalated situation with a student
  • Warning signs that everyone should be keeping an eye out for
  • Effective mental health tools you can teach students/children
  • Simple coping techniques to help you remain in control and maintain composure

Click here for more information.

IPSF – 2019 Spring Break Family Tour April 1-6

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2019 SPRING BREAK FAMILY TOUR!

Make Spring Break 2019 an experience that your family will never forget!
Travel to the amazing National Parks of the Southwestern United States

April 1 – April 6, 2019
6 day/5 night Tour departing from Irvine in Deluxe motor coach.

Stops and visits in Phoenix, Montezuma Castle, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Painted Desert,
Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Lake Las Vegas,
Calico Ghost Town and return to Irvine.

https://seeamericatraveltours.com

Click here for flyer.

JCC: JCamps – Spring JCamp – Grades TK – 5th

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Jcamps Spring Camp, Gr TK-5

Week 1: April 1-5, 2019

Week 2: April 8-12, 2019

Field Trips on Thursdays

Click here to register.

Woodbridge HS Freshman Class Council / ASB Information

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If your 8th grader is planning to attend Woodbridge HS, would your student be interested in joining ASB or Freshman Class Council?

Woodbridge HS will be holding interviews at the end of this school year to identify their Freshman Class President and Freshman Class Vice President, as well as several members of the Freshman Class Council.

More information is available here, and the entire folder of application materials is available at tinyurl.com/woodbridgeasb. There will be a mandatory meeting at 8thGrade Family Night – 5:30 p.m. in the WHS Media Center, and attendance will be taken.

Interviews will be April 22-24 at WHS.

Contact LaurenPrudhomme@iusd.org with any questions.

2019-2020: PTA Executive Board Slate

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President: Shirley Wainberg

EVP: Annie Diep

Secretary: Mara Brandes

Treasurer: Cindy Huang

Financial Secretary: Carolina Sabotka

Auditor: Kendie Schlecht

Historian: Tasha Alpert

Parliamentarian: Sandy Long

VP Way & Means: Meghan Ormando

VP Communications: Yvette Casal

VP Volunteers: Dana Illman

VP Membership: Sarice Grushkin

VP Programs: Terri Myers