ASB & YAT “Zig Zag Challenge” – April 20
Save the Date for the ASB & YAT “Zig Zag Challenge” at Vista Verde. Join the fun on Thursday, April 20th from 3pm-4pm on the middle school field. The challenge is open to all and is $5.00 per person.
Learn a New Language
Hola, Bonjour, Nǐ hǎo! Say “Hello” to learning a new language — a great way for your child to have an immersive experience in a different culture. The City of Irvine offers several classes designed specifically for children. Check out all the language classes available:
- Oui! Learn French for Fun: Children will learn basic conversational French with songs, puppets, games more; ages 4–12.
- Spanish for Kids: A great opportunity to expose your kids to language and cultural activities through games and music; ages 5–10.
- Mandarin for Beginners: Students will be taught introductory phrases, words, vocabulary, and conversational skills in a group format; ages 6–12.
Reflections Award Ceremony – March 8th
Please join us in celebrating our student’s creative vision as expressed through the annual PTA Reflections arts program theme “Show Your Voice.” We will join together to acknowledge their contributions in the categories of Visual Arts, Photography, and Literature on March 8, 2023, from 4:30 pm-5:15 pm in the MPR. If you have any questions, please contact Contact Fawn Agner at Reflections@vistaverdepta.org.
Conversation with Representative Katie Porter – March 16
The Rancho San Joaquin Middle School PTA has invited Vista Verde parents to attend a special zoom meeting with Congresswoman Katie Porter. The meeting is on Thursday, March 16th at 6:30pm and Katie will join around 7pm. Please RSVP for the Zoom meeting using the link below:
Parents Night Out – March 20
Please join us for a casual meet and greet with other Vista Verde parents, organized by Vista Verde’s PTA. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents as well as the PTA Board. Hope to see you there. Space is limited. Please RSVP using the Evite link below:
PTA General Assembly Meeting – March 21
The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the PTA General Membership’s consideration for the 2023/2024 school year. The slate will be voted on at the next General Assembly Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st at 6pm on Zoom. Use the link below to Register for the meeting.
President: Lilli LaBuen Gillen
Vice President: Moon Bedi
Secretary: Ashley De Paul
Treasurer: Annie Duh Blackburn
Financial Secretary: Mandi Farboud
Auditor: Sameer Dang
Historian: Astha Ghai
VP of Ways & Means: Valerie Cha
VP of Programs: Roxy Diba
VP of Communications: Annie Diep
VP of Membership: Tala Fazeli
VP of Volunteers: Renin Varnali
Legislative Advocacy Chair: Shiry Raz
Check out the Kids Activities at the JCC
The JCC has wonderful activities our families can enjoy. Check out the Club JKids – “Night Out” flyer as well as “Summer Camp” information. Registration for Summer Camp is now open. Get more information at www.jccoc.org.
Irvine Junior Games – May 7
The 34th annual Irvine Junior Games will be held on May 7, 2023. Athlete Registration will open on January 18,2023. The Irvine Junior Games are an important community event with 1,300 4th-8th grade athletes and their families from all 35 IUSD elementary and middle schools. In addition, the Irvine Junior Games and generous sponsors raise funds for before and after school child care scholarships for Irvine families at the child care programs located on IUSD elementary schools. Get more information at: Irvine Junior Games
South Irvine Dolphins Swim Team
Calling All Irvine Swimmers! The South Irvine Dolphins swim team is looking for swimmers ages 5-18 to join a fun, competitive, swim team for the summer. Come join other Vista Verde Families already on the team! Registration opens 3/1 for returning families and 3/5 for all new families. Please check the attached flyer for additional information.
PTA Founders Day – Honorary Service Awards
The Vista Verde PTA is proud to celebrate the 2nd Annual Founders Day by honoring a volunteer and a Vista Verde teacher, administrator or staff member with the National PTA Honorary Service Award. This year we are proud to honor Middle School teacher Shari Mark and PTA Board Member Leila Esfandiari Sadri. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication, always going above and beyond in helping young minds grow and build our school community. Congratulations to both our 2023 recipients!
