Spring Recess
Vista Verde students will have a three weeks Spring recess starting March 25. School will resume on April 15 Monday.
Congrats to our 6th Grade Boys
Our 6th grade boys team won the champion in the 16th annual Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament. Congratulations! And big “Thank you” to our coaches.
The Hoops Classic is a school-based tournament, with teams comprised of players from individual schools in the city of Irvine, including boys’ and girls’ teams in grades three through eight. This year, over 824 students from 90 schools participated in the tournament, 98 teams in total, including 22 girls’ teams.
ACE Spring 2019 Classes Registration Starts March 23 – Saturday
Registration will start this weekend 3/23 and ends on 4/28 at http://www.ipsfacademy.org
Classes offer in this session include:
Masters of the Field
Young Einsteins: CodeKids
SWARM
Cooking, Baking & Savory Creations
Hand Sewing
Chess
Persuasive Writing
Paint Like the Pros III – Experimentation w/ Paint
SWARM
Any questions please contact Shirin Aframian at vistaverdeace@gmail.com.
Financial Aid is available.
Please click here for brochures.
City of Irvine – Staying Connected to Today’s Teen – March 27 – Wednesday
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.
Coffee with Counselor – April 22 – Monday
Join us for coffee with the counselors!
Monday, April 22, 2019 8:30am – 9:15am Vista Verde MPR
Topic: Tips for Great Parent-Child Communication
IPSF Parents Appreciating Teachers & Staff (PATS)
Teachers and school staff play a special role in the lives of students and their parents. Each spring, families are invited to recognize the outstanding teachers and staff in Irvine schools by making a donation in their honor. Each teacher or staff member honored will enjoy receiving a recognition certificate, your personal message, and a special gift expressing your thanks during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Donations made in honor of teachers and staff benefit the Innovative Grants Program which awards teachers grants to promote innovation in their classrooms. PATS is a meaningful way to show teachers, principals, office staff, nurses, health clerks, counselors, and custodians, that you and your child appreciate all they do!
Show Your Favorite Teachers How Much You Care – Order PATS Today! https://ipsf.net/forms/patsform/
IPSF – 2019 Spring Break Family Tour April 1-6
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
“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
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
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