Last Call for Spring Luau Volunteers – Friday, May 13th, 3:15-6:30 PM

Dear Vista Verde Families,

We hope you have the date saved for our Spring Luau on Friday, May 13th from 3:15-6:30pm!

If you plan to attend, please consider volunteering for an hour at our Concessions or Carnival Games booths. There are still several slots that need to be filled!

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to pre-order Handel’s Ice Cream at a special price and avoid the line.

The deadline for ice cream orders is Monday 5/9 at 12pm, so sign up soon!

Please email  programs.vvpta@gmail.com  if you have any questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4dafae2ea2fa7-vvspring

Sincerely,

Vista Verde PTA

Vista Verde PTA GA Meeting – May 17th, at 6 PM via Zoom

Please join us for the last General Assembly Meeting of the year via Zoom on May 17th at 6:00 pm. Registration is required. Click here to register.

IUSD 50th Anniversary

This year marks the Irvine Unified School District’s 50th anniversary and is a time to reflect on the “US” at the center of IUSD, which has enabled our school district to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision for generations of students.

Throughout 2022, IUSD will be honoring, celebrating and recognizing our collective history. The District is hosting a 50th anniversary photo contest from April 19 – May 17, along with other activities throughout the year.  Please visit here for updates and new information.

Last Chance to Order your PATS – Parents Appreciating Teachers & Staff (PATS)

The deadline to make a Parents Appreciating Teachers & Staff (PATS) donation in honor of your child’s favorite educators is tomorrow, May 6! Don’t miss your chance to thank teachers and school staff for everything they do and help support IPSF innovation grants for educators across the district.

When you recognize teachers and staff with PATS, they will enjoy receiving a digital certificate of appreciation with your personal message of gratitude.

Click here to donate now.

Irvine Junior Games – Sunday, May 15th – Sign up to Volunteer!

Irvine Junior Games is a great day with over 1,300 athletes from all 35 IUSD elementary and middle schools registered and ready to run, jump and throw to help us raise funds for before and after school child care in all 28 IUSD elementary schools.

Please see the flier for details and click here to sign up to volunteer.

Any help or suggestions for reaching out are greatly appreciated and needed. Contact Sharon Wellikson at sharon@irvinechildrensfund.com for any questions.

Teacher Appreciation Week

The PTA celebrated our hardworking teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our amazing Vista Verde Teachers & Staff for all your hard work. We appreciate you!

Girl Scouts of Orange County

Spring into Girl Scouts! Want to learn more? Join us at one of our upcoming Discover Girl Scouts Spring events.

Please see the flier for details and click here to RSVP.

Questions? Contact lahmed@girlscoutsoc.org

Irvine Junior Games – Sunday, May 15th – Sign up to Volunteer!

Irvine Junior Games is a great day with over 1,300 athletes from all 35 IUSD elementary and middle schools registered and ready to run, jump and throw to help us raise funds for before and after school child care in all 28 IUSD elementary schools.

Please see the flier for details and click here to sign up to volunteer.

Any help or suggestions for reaching out are greatly appreciated and needed. Contact Sharon Wellikson at sharon@irvinechildrensfund.com for any questions.

Wild Rivers Essay Contest

The premier waterpark in Southern California is returning this summer in its new location at Irvine’s Great Park! To celebrate, Wild Rivers is inviting all students Grades K – 2 to submit a drawing and Grades 3 – 8 to submit an essay for a chance to win a family 4-pack of Wild Rivers Day Passes for the Wildest day during our inaugural season!

Click here for details!

Earth Month

April is officially Earth Month, but we like to think every day is earth day in Irvine!

Click here to check out the programs to support Earth Month!