Stay Connected to IUSD

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As part of Emergency Preparedness Month this September, the District would like to remind our families that there are a number of reasons to stay connected to IUSD, including receiving important news and information about the District and your school on a regular basis. It is also important to know how to connect with IUSD during an emergency. Below are some ways that you can stay connected to IUSD in real time, 24/7.

SCHOOLMESSENGER
Check your email, voicemail and text messages first

  • Please make sure your contact information in the Parent Portal is up to date.
  • If you unsubscribed from school or District emails, you will not receive important updates during an emergency.
  • To re-subscribe, please email HelpDesk@iusd.org.

VISIT IUSD’S WEBSITE
Important alerts and ongoing updates will be posted on the District homepage

SOCIAL MEDIA
The District posts real time updates and alerts on our social media sites

In the event of a school or districtwide emergency, please check these resources first. They are updated in real time and will help you get the information you need immediately.  See the attached flier for more information.

OPT-IN FOR TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS

In order for IUSD or our school to contact you via text message in the event of an emergency, we need you to “opt-in” to this service first. By enabling this texting feature, and verifying that mobile numbers in Parent Portal are correct, we are increasing our chances of reaching as many people as possible in case an emergency notification needs to be sent out.

 

It is easy to “opt-in” to receive text messages:

  • Text “Y” to 67587 from each wireless device you wish to receive texts on.
  • Not sure if you “opted-in” already?  No problem! You can never “opt-in” too many times, just follow the step above.

 

For additional information, visit IUSD’s Text Message Frequently Asked Questions page.

JCC: Club J

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When the school day is done, Club J begins! Our after school program is designed for families that need the support and convenience of a daily high-quality schedule for their children. Club J’s monthly tuition includes transportation, snack, and two enrichment classes per day (no enrichment classes on Friday/Shabbat).

For more information contact: Carly Singer- carlys@jccoc.org

Click here for flyer.

Labor Day – Sept 3 – Monday – No School

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Labor Day Holiday: There is no school on Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of Labor Day Holiday.

Labor Day officially became a federal holiday in 1894 after President Grover Cleveland signed legislation officially creating it. More information on Labor Day here from the Constitution Center: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-labor-day-holiday.

Dino Encounter

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What an amazing performance from the Dinosaurs. Thank you for your support for our PTA. We are able to bring Dino Encounter to our school for students in grades K-2. Students were taken 6 Million Years back in time for a great Dino Encounter, our Elementary Kids learned about Tectonic Plates, Volcanoes, different Species and Extinction.

Viking Apparel 2018-2019 Available for Order Now

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All 2018-2019 Viking Apparel samples can be viewed at PTA booth on Wednesday afternoon.

We accept online order only this year.

 

Yearbook Online Order Begins

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Purchase your Vista Verde School 2019 yearbook online at http://www.balfour.com/california/irvine/vista-verde-school or use the link on the left side of the Vista Verde homepage (http://iusd.org/vv/).

Parents can also purchase ad for your student to be included in the yearbook. Limited space is available. Prices start at $20.

Currently the cost per book is $34. After January 1, 2018, the price will increase.

School Site Council Needs Parent Representatives

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School Site Council: We have two openings on School Site Council for parent representatives. If you are interested in being a candidate for this elected position, please contact Makenzie Miklas Boyle at mackenziemiklas@iusd.org by Tuesday, September 4, 2018 for more information or to indicate interest. Thank you!

Stay Connected to IUSD

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As part of Emergency Preparedness Month this September, the District would like to remind our families that there are a number of reasons to stay connected to IUSD, including receiving important news and information about the District and your school on a regular basis. It is also important to know how to connect with IUSD during an emergency. Below are some ways that you can stay connected to IUSD in real time, 24/7.

SCHOOLMESSENGER
Check your email, voicemail and text messages first

  • Please make sure your contact information in the Parent Portal is up to date.
  • If you unsubscribed from school or District emails, you will not receive important updates during an emergency.
  • To re-subscribe, please email HelpDesk@iusd.org.

VISIT IUSD’S WEBSITE
Important alerts and ongoing updates will be posted on the District homepage

SOCIAL MEDIA
The District posts real time updates and alerts on our social media sites

In the event of a school or districtwide emergency, please check these resources first. They are updated in real time and will help you get the information you need immediately.  See the attached flier for more information.

OPT-IN FOR TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS

In order for IUSD or our school to contact you via text message in the event of an emergency, we need you to “opt-in” to this service first. By enabling this texting feature, and verifying that mobile numbers in Parent Portal are correct, we are increasing our chances of reaching as many people as possible in case an emergency notification needs to be sent out.

 

It is easy to “opt-in” to receive text messages:

  • Text “Y” to 67587 from each wireless device you wish to receive texts on.
  • Not sure if you “opted-in” already?  No problem! You can never “opt-in” too many times, just follow the step above.

 

For additional information, visit IUSD’s Text Message Frequently Asked Questions page.

Reflections Art Program – Call for Entries!

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The Reflections Art Program is an annual PTA sponsored program encouraging students to participate in the arts.

The 2018-2019 Reflections theme is, “Heroes Around Me”. All Vista Verde students are invited to participate. Students may submit their artwork, reflecting the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program theme, in one of six (6) categories: Visual Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.

There are 3 grade categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), as well as a Special Artist’s category. The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in the Reflections Art Program.

It’s easy to participate:
1. Reflect on this year’s theme: “Heroes Around Me”.
2. Create an original work inspired by the theme.
3. Celebrate your achievements and win prizes!

Check out some winners from previous years:
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/primary-preschool-grade-2/
https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/award-of-excellence-recipients/intermediate-grades-3-5/

DUE DATE: All entries for the 2018-19 Reflections Art Program are due by Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to the Vista Verde front office.

General Rules on size, format, usage of copyright work, etc.: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/

Please use the entry form provided here.

Please click here for flyer.

Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org

Eager to Learn a Bit More About Vista Verde PTA?

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Every Wednesday after school, during the month if August, we will have a PTA Info Booth in front of the school, outside of the MPR.

If you have been wondering how our PTA works, what we do, or how you can get involved to help make a difference at our school, now is your chance to talk parent-to-parent with current PTA members, and ask all the questions you want!

This is your opportunity to come and learn about YOUR PTA, and how YOU can get involved.

We will also have some leftover Viking Apparel from last year on sale, so make sure to come by and check that out!

Everyone is WELCOME, and we look forward to meeting you! Stop by any Wednesday in August from 1:00-2:00pm.