Bus Passes Available Now

Reduce traffic congestion. Reduce pollution. Reduce stress!

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.

Reflections Art Program – Call for Entries!

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

Viking Apparel 2018-2019 Available for Order at Ice-Cream Social

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.

 

Reflections Art Program – Call for Entries!

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

Calling for Volunteers – Ice Cream Social

Our Ice Cream Social is coming soon and we can use some helping hands!

Meet new friends and help out in one of the most beloved PTA events of year! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094da5af28a3fa7-vista

Reflections Art Program – Call for Entries!

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

ALEKS Math Subscription Discount for VV Students Third Grade and Up – Deadline is Today

We will be lucky enough to again offer discounted ALEKS Math subscriptions for at-home, independent study use only, for our VV families grades 3 and up. Since the extended-length, 46 week subscriptions, which allowed students to continue using ALEKS throughout Summer Break, worked well, we shall stick with that subscription duration.

This program is entirely optional, not endorsed by Vista Verde, but made available due to continued parent requests. Please see the attached, fill-in-able order form for more information.

There will be a strict order deadline of FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018. No orders will be accepted after that date. Orders need to be turned into to the VV Front Office, NOT to the child’s teacher, Friday folder, Homework folder, etc. For more information, please contact valerieschiano@iusd.org.

Please click here for ALEKS order form.

ALEKS Math Subscription Discount for VV Students Third Grade and Up

We will be lucky enough to again offer discounted ALEKS Math subscriptions for at-home, independent study use only, for our VV families grades 3 and up. Since the extended-length, 46 week subscriptions, which allowed students to continue using ALEKS throughout Summer Break, worked well, we shall stick with that subscription duration.

This program is entirely optional, not endorsed by Vista Verde, but made available due to continued parent requests. Please see the attached, fill-in-able order form for more information.

There will be a strict order deadline of FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018. No orders will be accepted after that date. Orders need to be turned into to the VV Front Office, NOT to the child’s teacher, Friday folder, Homework folder, etc. For more information, please contact valerieschiano@iusd.org.

Please click here for ALEKS order form.

Back To School Nights – July 18 & 19

Back to School Nights are a great opportunity for you to hear from the school and staff about your child’s instructional program for the new school year.

School will be sending email out with more details but here are some dates for you to mark on your calendar:

July 18 – Middle School Back to School Night 6-8pm
July 19 – Elementary (1st-5th) Back to School Night

Please note that these are parents-only event, so you may want to start planning for child care if needed.

If teachers have posted supply lists, they may be found here:
http://web.iusd.org/vv/GeneralInfo/GeneralInfo-SupplyLists.html