Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 23 – 27

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As Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide drug prevention awareness program approaches (October 23rd-27th), we are excited to share our daily plans with you. These plans have been outlined through collaboration between VV PTA/Red Ribbon Week Committee and VV ASB.

Virtual Parent Night: Parenting in Today’s Society
Please join us on Thursday, October 26th on VV virtual parent night at 6pm. 
We are honored to have two amazing speakers, Della Lisi Kerr from OC Healthcare agency and Christina Kee, VV mental health specialist talking about challenges we are facing as parents today and ways to keep our family safe and lots of other interesting information. Use the link below to register or scan the QR code found on the attached flyer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkceGurTMpH9KQCTUyHL3Z-gZq8ninseng#/registration

Volunteers Needed! Help us make an impact and sign up to volunteer by clicking onto this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E044EAEAB23A6F85-45243552-redribbon

TRUNK-OR-TREAT 2023

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Mark your calendars for Trunk-or-Treat 2023!!! Monday, October 30th, 5-7pm in the Vista Verde parking lot. Dress up in costume and stop by for a fun and FREE evening of trunk-or-treating with our school community.

***Parent volunteers needed to decorate your car trunks and sign up to help give out candy. Get creative with your trunk decorations and get ready to have some fun! The PTA will provide candy to all participating cars.
Registration required ONLY if you would like to be a participating car.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A45A8AF22A1F94-45260269-trunkortreat#/

Fifth Grade Girls & Guys Night!

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The annual 5th Grade Girls & Guys Night event will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:30pm. All fifth grade students and their trusted adults are invited to attend this special evening, which will include a presentation on puberty by IUSD approved speakers. This year’s theme is “Tropical Beach Luau”, so come dressed in your best tropical attire and get ready to have some fun with games, raffles and dinner. The girls presentation will be held in the MPR and the boys presentation will be in the Media Center. Registration begins at 5:30pn, and the presentation will begin at 6:00pm. Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Uni High School Girls Youth Soccer Clinic

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Calling all 3rd to 6th grade girls interested in playing soccer! Register now for the UHS Girls Youth Soccer Clinic on October 21st. No experience required. Register here.

Coffee Connections – October 25th

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Stop by the PTA table for a cup of coffee and learn about all the upcoming PTA events and volunteer opportunities! Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:00am to 9:00am in front of the MPR. Thank you to Farimah Taghavi at Solace Home Care for the generous coffee donation. www.SolaceHome.net

Talking To Your Kids About Addiction

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Many parents feel unsure when they should start talking to their children about addiction and even more uncertain about what to say. In this episode, author and educator, Jessica Lahey, offers practical tips and guidance for having conversations about drug and alcohol use. She draws on the latest research and her own experiences to share what families need to know to keep their kids safe.

https://www.pta.org/the-center-for-family-engagement/podcast/notes-from-the-backpack

GATE / APAAS Book Club

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IUSD welcomes all parents to join the meetings and book club. Learn about the GATE and APAAS programs. This year’s book will be:  Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic; By Jennifer Wallace

Tuesdays, 9-10am

October 24, 2023: Book Introduction, Overview of IUSD Advanced Learning  & GATE Screening 
December 5, 2023: Book Club Part I Discussion, Pages 1-97, Overview of APAAS Program & Application Process

February 27, 2024: Book Club Part II Discussion, Pages 98-236, Advanced Learning in Secondary Education

Zoom link for all meetings: 
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/8230397169?pwd=Skg5M0NyNFhRV2QyWkZZYjZSQ0l2Zz09
Meeting ID: 823 039 7169
Passcode: IUSD123
For questions regarding GATE, please contact Victoria Lopez at mvickylc@gmail.com.

Tournament of Champions

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Tournament of Champions registration is open for all sports! Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in these exciting tournaments while representing Vista Verde! Go Vikings! 🏐⚽🏈🏀
Register here!

PTA Dine-Out Fundraisers

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Mark your calendars and support the PTA at our Dine-Out Fundraisers! Bring your family & friends to Red Robin during Red Ribbon Week on Tuesday, October 24th for a delicious meal. A percentage of your food sales will be donated back to the PTA.

Navigating Feelings of Distress Through Difficult Times

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Recent events continuously remind us of the importance of checking in with one another, especially families with young ones. PTA has compiled a list of resources we can all utilize. Visit. https://www.iucpta.org/family-support-resources/
Legislative Advocacy Updates from Fourth District:
4th District PTA Opposes Change in the OC Board of Education (OCBE Duties).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/194OzXNyNHZZvT3p6uFt4i6NOAjQO3S5S/view?usp=drivesdk