FREE Art Workshop for Vista Verde Students!

Join us for an exciting and creative experience! A hands-on workshop where students can unleash their creativity with guidance from professional artists.

This workshop is generously sponsored by Colozkidz, and hosted by the PTA.  This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn new techniques and have fun with art related to this year’s Reflection Art Contest theme.

When: Friday, September 6th, 3:00PM- 4:30PM
Where: Vista Verde MPR

Don’t miss out on this creative adventure! Let’s paint, draw, and have fun together! Visit the Reflections Art table at the Ice Cream Social on Friday, if you would like to learn more about this workshop.

Space is limited! Please register by August 30th! Click here to regiter: FREE Art Workshop

 

PTA Classroom Membership Contest

Donate to the PTA and win a Pizza & Popsicle party for your students!!! The PTA Classroom Membership Contest is now under way, and the top two elementary classes currently in the lead are Madden and Tuttle. The top two middle school classes in the lead are Foreman and Widen.  The contest ends on August 30th, so click here to donate now!

 

Fund Photos Photography Sessions

The PTA is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for you to capture beautiful family memories while supporting our school! We have partnered with Fund Photos to host a photography fundraiser throughout October and November, and we would love for you to participate. Here are the details:

Photography Sessions:

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Included: 2 digital images of your choice
  • Cost: $50 (the entire amount goes directly to the school)
  • Additional Images and Prints: Available for purchase (no obligation to buy) PRICING

There are a variety of picturesque locations and dates to choose from, ensuring you can find a time and place that works best for your family. To book your session, use the following link.

Staff Development Day – August 16th

Friday, August 16th is a Staff Development Day. There is no school for students. Enjoy the long weekend!

Ice Cream Social

The VV PTA & VV Foundation invite our school community to the annual Ice Cream Social on Friday August 23rd. FREE Handel’s ice cream for all students, staff and siblings. Join us on the blacktop for music, food trucks and more! New spirit wear samples will be on display. We hope to see you all there!

Fund Photos Photography Sessions

The PTA is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for you to capture beautiful family memories while supporting our school! We have partnered with Fund Photos to host a photography fundraiser throughout October and November, and we would love for you to participate. Here are the details:

Photography Sessions:

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Included: 2 digital images of your choice
  • Cost: $50 (the entire amount goes directly to the school)
  • Additional Images and Prints: Available for purchase (no obligation to buy) PRICING

There are a variety of picturesque locations and dates to choose from, ensuring you can find a time and place that works best for your family. To book your session, use the following link.

Volunteers Needed for AEFA Programs

Join our PTA leadership team and make a difference! We are looking for passionate parents to lead and support these amazing programs: 
 
Reflections Art Contest K-8
National History Day Contest 4-8
Rubik’s Cube Club 1-8
Chess Club 1-8
Middle School Speech & Debate Club 6-8
 
Your involvement in these programs will directly impact the educational and extracurricular experiences of our students. Whether you have few hours to spare or can take on a larger role, your contribution will make a significant difference. Kindly complete this form if you are interested in getting involved: PTA Leadership Interest Form
For more information please visit our page at AEFA – Vista Verde PTA

Matt Leinart 2nd Grade Flag Football League

We are excited to announce the tryouts for Matt Leinart 2nd Grade Fall Flag Football League.  If you are in 2nd grade and have a passion for the game, we invite you to join us at our tryout next week on 8/14 at Las Lomas Park. No specific skill level is required.  Tryouts will be at 1:30PM and if you have any questions please reach out to bfournier@silverpointadvisors.com.

AEFA Programs

Academic Enrichment for All (AEFA) is Vista Verde’s community for extracurricular academic enrichment. AEFA hosts parent volunteer-led academic clubs, events, olympiads, tournaments and bees at Vista Verde.  These programs are open to all Vista Verde students and funded by the PTA. Click here for more information on the different programs and how to register.

Reflections Art Contest

“Accepting Imperfection”

That’s the theme for the 2024-25 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

  • Unleash creative talents and be inspired
  • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
  • Experience the fun and joy of making art
  • Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
  • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

More detailed information to follow in the coming weeks on how to register. We encourage all students to participate in this wonderful program.