Teacher Appreciation Week

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We’re excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 with the theme:
Relax, Recharge, and Refresh!
May 12–16, 2025
Let’s come together to honor the incredible work our teachers do every day by showing them care, kindness, and a little extra joy all week long!

Here’s how you and your child can join in:

Mindful Monday – May 12

“A calm mind is a powerful mind”
Start the week with positivity! Create affirmation cards or gift your teacher a mini stress ball to support mindfulness and calm.

Tasty Tuesday – May 13
“You’re tea-rific!”
Fuel their morning with love—bring in a healthy breakfast, fresh fruit, or a tea bag with a honey stick.

Wellness Wednesday – May 14
“Let us refill your cup.”
Let’s keep our teachers refreshed! Surprise them with their favorite beverage—water, coffee, tea, or juice.

Thankful Thursday – May 15
“You light the way.”
Share your gratitude with a heartfelt note from you or your child. A few kind words go a long way!

Feel-Good Friday – May 16
“You deserve it!”
Send in a self-care item like a face mask, lip balm, lotion, or cozy socks to wrap up the week on a relaxing note.

Let’s show our teachers just how much we care—mind, body, and heart.
Thank you for your support in making this a truly special week!

Mental Health Awareness Month

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, and our school counselors have put together a variety of activities to help cope with mental health and live a healthier lifestyle during the week of May 19-23.

 

Mindful Monday: Practice –  Coping strategies like deep breathing, counting and journaling.

Talk About it Tuesday: Connect –  Tell someone how you feel and ask a friend how they are doing.

Wellness Wednesday: Care – Do something that is good for your body! Take a walk, exercise, and eat healthy.

Thoughtful Thursday: Believe – Choose, create, or write down an affirmation. I can  _________, I am ___________.

Feel Good Friday: Feel – Do something that makes you happy

 

YAT Programming

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Board Gamers:

Join us every Thursday in May as we take on exciting new board games you may have never played before! Make new friends and discover new challenges as we discover the exciting world of Board Games. Register today at yourirvine.org. Admission includes snacks, board games, and 5 days of making friends and learning new things.

Teen Summer Camps:

Summer is right around the corner and our summer camps are filling up fast! Join us all summer as we go to Universal Studios, Catalina, Disneyland, and more while also making new friends from all over the city. Register today at yourirvine.org.

MSP Outdoor Adventures

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Be the first to register for the new upcoming MSP Outdoor Adventures program! We will be hiking a local OC trail the first day then kayak in Newport Back Bay on the second day engaging youth in physical activities while fostering a love for nature and adventure.

University Community Center – The closest schools to this location will service Rancho, South Lake and Vista Verde or anyone else who would like to get dropped off at this location.

Tuesday, May 13 – Hike

Thursday, May 15 – Kayaking

Cost: $25 – includes transportation from community centers to activity excursions and back, supervision and activity supplies

Course#: 125362

Register at yourirvine.org

Family Fun Night Disco Dance Party & Silent Auction

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1970s Disco Dance Party 
Family Fun Night & Silent Auction

Event: Vista Verde 1970s Disco Dance Party – Family Fun Night
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Blacktop (Enter through the balloon arch between the MPR and Las Lomas)

Join us to celebrate Vista Verde’s 50th Anniversary with an unforgettable Family Fun Night, our biggest PTA fundraiser of the year! The event kicks off at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 2nd, and will be held on the Blacktop (enter through the balloon arch between the MPR and Las Lomas). Come dressed in your best ’70s disco outfit and enjoy FREE carnival games & prizes, live music & entertainment, roller skating, and a basketball dunk show! We will have food trucks and concessions available for sale, plus a silent auction with class baskets & teacher experiences. Don’t miss out on this amazing day of fun, food, and community!

Uni Football Summer Camp & Freshman Parent/Player Meeting

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University High School Football is hosting a Freshman summer camp starting on Monday, June 23rd from 3:00pm – 5:20pm, Monday through Thursday until July 24th. Players only need cleats, water and practice gear, which is available for pre-order until May 16th at the online store, and for purchase on the first day of camp. For more information, please visit the Uni High School Athletics Summer Camp page here.

There will also be a New & Incoming Freshman Parent/Player meeting on Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm in the Uni Theater. Meet the coaching staff and learn more about the summer camp and the 2025 season.

Fund Photos Spring Sessions

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Fund Photos is back for the spring!! Book a family photoshoot or graduation portraits for only $50!  All proceeds of the booking goes directly to Vista Verde PTA.  Booking fee comes with 1-2 free images. Additional images can be purchased after the shoot.

Register here for Family Sessions

Register here for Graduate Sessions

Blessings in a Backpack

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There are still plenty of opportunities to participate in this wonderful charity. Thank you in advance for your generosity in providing food for children in need through the Blessings In A Backpack program. We are always amazed at how thoughtful and compassionate Vista Verde families are. Please consider signing up and helping out with Blessings in a Backpack. Register using the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445AEAF2EA0FF2-52343822-blessings#/

PTA Honorary Service Awards

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In honor of PTA Founder’s Day, Vista Verde PTA is recognizing the outstanding service to children in our community by awarding a National PTA Honorary Service Award to one Vista Verde volunteer and one Teacher/Administrator/Staff member. Join us on Friday, April 25th at 8:30am, for coffee and donuts as we recognize these outstanding individuals. The awards will be presented in front of the MPR by the flagpole after drop off.

The Crayon Initiative

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In the spirit of Earth Day, VV Vikings can help save the earth and help others by bringing broken or unwanted crayons to school and dropping them in the blue bucket outside the front office. The crayons will be sent to the Crayon Initiative where they will be used to create new crayons for children being treated for their illnesses at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Drop off anytime between now and next Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gillen at lillilabuen@iusd.org.