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It is time to purchase your annual, semester, one or two-way bus passes. IUSD bus service for Vista Verde begins on August 23, 2018. Bus stop locations include Quail Hill, University Park, University Hills, and UCI.
Click here for more information on rates, schedule and forms.
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.
Questions? email reflections@vistaverdepta.org
Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off /Pick-up Procedures/Safe Routes to School Map:
Now that we are into our first month, please take some time again to read and review our comprehensive parking lot procedures. We encourage you to share this information with grandparents and other care givers who may come to school to either drop off or pick up your child.
Please embrace our S.T.A.R. philosophy by being Safe School Community members to others while driving in our parking lot. Our school staff works hard to keep kids safe at all times while on campus — including while entering and exiting school.
Thank you so much for your assistance in ensuring that all families follow these guidelines to keep our students safe.
Please click here for the Parking Lot Protocol.
Please click here for Map of Vista Verde Suggested Route to School.
Jerry Vlasic, Principal
Vista Verde K-8 School
Irvine Unified School District
949.936.6350
Dear Fabulous Vista Verde Community!
Due to the remarkable generosity of our Vista Verde Community, last year’s “Blessings in a Backpack” community service project was such a huge success that we are going to do it again. We will begin August 15th. I am always amazed at how thoughtful and compassionate Vista Verde families are. Thank you for all that you do to make Vista Verde the remarkable school that it is!!!
Patricia Farquhar
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aeaf2ea0ff2-blessings
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.
Ice Cream Social is Almost Here!
When: August 15, 2017, 5:30-8pm
Where: Vista Verde Lunch Tables
Our Annual Ice Cream Social is generously donated by Lena Ghezel of Surterre Properties.
Ice Cream Social theme: Endless Summer!
Hey Dudes and Dudettes! Our annual Ice Cream Social is coming! The theme this year is “Endless Summer.” We can’t bring you the ocean, but we can totally bring you a surfin’ good time!
There will be DJ, beach balls, and giveaways! Bring your hula hoops for a hula hoop dance off! Burnt Truck and Falasophy food truck will be there, so no need to make dinner! Righteous!
“And there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” except…ICE CREAM! So come on over and hang loose with old buddies and new friends!
For more information, please visit the Vista Verde PTA website at http://vistaverdepta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ice-Cream-Social-no-10.pdf.
All 2018-2019 Viking Apparel samples can be viewed at the Ice-Cream Social on August 15 and at PTA booth on Wednesday afternoon.
We accept online order only this year.
Ice Cream Social is Almost Here!
When: August 15, 2017, 5:30-8pm
Where: Vista Verde Lunch Tables
Our Annual Ice Cream Social is generously donated by Lena Ghezel of Surterre Properties.
Ice Cream Social theme: Endless Summer!
Hey Dudes and Dudettes! Our annual Ice Cream Social is coming! The theme this year is “Endless Summer.” We can’t bring you the ocean, but we can totally bring you a surfin’ good time!
There will be DJ, beach balls, and giveaways! Bring your hula hoops for a hula hoop dance off! Burnt Truck and Falasophy food truck will be there, so no need to make dinner! Righteous!
“And there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” except…ICE CREAM! So come on over and hang loose with old buddies and new friends!
For more information, please visit the Vista Verde PTA website at http://vistaverdepta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ice-Cream-Social-no-10.pdf.
It is conference week at Vista Verde next week ( August 13th – 17th). Parents-Teacher conference will take place. Please note the special schedule below:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are minimal days. First through 5th grades are dismissed at 1:25pm. Middle school is dismissed at 1:30pm. No zero period PE.
Tuesday August 14th is Conference Day, no school for students.
August 20, 2018, Monday, is a Staff Development Day. No school for students.