Ask-A-Scientist / Engineer Night

Sponsored by Irvine Public Schools Foundations, in partnership with Broadcom Foundation, annually, this event prepares 6-12 grade students for their science fair project. During Ask-A-Scientist Night, students are able to ask scientists, engineers, and STEM professionals questions and get advice about their ideas for their science fair project.

Please see the flier for more information.

VV Science Olympiad team advances to state!

After many months of diligent online preparation, two Vista Verde middle school teams participated in the online Orange County Regional Science Olympiad tournament. Science Olympiad is a national STEM competition in which school teams of 15 middle schoolers compete in 23 advanced science events from rotating scientific fields and disciplines, such as Anatomy & Physiology, Circuits, Engineering, Chemistry, Earth Science, Crime Lab Forensics, Code Breaking, and more. Vista Verde placed 7th in Orange County Regionals and is among the top schools advancing to the online state tournament on April 3rd! Congratulations Vikings!!!

 

Thank you VV PTA Academic Enrichment for all for your support and a big thank you to all the volunteer parents and VV student alumni who have helped coach our Vista Verde teams to success!

 

Science Olympiad – Middle School

Calling all future scientists and engineers! Are you interested in joining the 2019-2020 Vista Verde Middle school Science Olympiad team? This is a team competition for 6-8th graders. Team selection and preparations will start in August. Students will be competing in invitational(s) December and January. The top 15 students will compete in the February regional competition.

We also need parent volunteers with interest in this year’s Science Olympiad topics to help guide and share their knowledge with team members. Any parents including those with younger students who may be interested in Science Olympiad in future as well as outside help is very much welcome. In the Spring, there will be a separate Elementary Science Olympiad for 4-6th grades. Please see the interest form in the link below for this year’s middle school topic list. Email VV-SciOly@vistaverdepta.org if interested in helping the Science Olympiad team.

Interest Form

If you are interested in joining this year’s team, please fill out the interest form here.

Earth Science Day – April 29 – Monday

For Vista Verde students, families, teachers and staff, come join us on April 29, Monday at the 5th Grade Wing, 4pm – 7pm.

You can meet Earth scientists from UCI and explore the interactive displays of the Earth’s oceans, land, ice, weather & climate!

Please click here for flyer.

Earth Science Day – April 29 – Monday

For Vista Verde students, families, teachers and staff, come join us on April 29, Monday at the 5th Grade Wing, 4pm – 7pm.

You can meet Earth scientists from UCI and explore the interactive displays of the Earth’s oceans, land, ice, weather & climate!

Science Olympiad Elementary Division Information Meeting – March 1st – Friday

Are you interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team? This is a team competition for 4-6th graders. This year the Orange County Elementary Science Olympiad will take place at Jeffrey Trail Middle School on Saturday May 4th.

A parent informational meeting will be held Friday March 1st after school at 3:00pm in Mrs. Madden’s classroom (Room 16). If you are interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team, sign up here.

For questions, email ESO@vistaverdepta.org.

Science Olympiad Elementary Division Information Meeting – March 1st – Friday

Are you interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team? This is a team competition for 4-6th graders. This year the Orange County Elementary Science Olympiad will take place at Jeffrey Trail Middle School on Saturday May 4th.

A parent informational meeting will be held Friday March 1st after school at 3:00pm in Mrs. Madden’s classroom (Room 16). If you are interested in joining the Vista Verde Elementary Science Olympiad team, sign up here.

For questions, email ESO@vistaverdepta.org.

IPSF Summer Program Registration Opens March 18 – Monday

Students can choose their own adventure this summer at IPSF’s summer enrichment program. Become a
top chef, program the next epic video game, or create an original masterpiece. With over 400 classes to
choose from, the sky is the limit! Students can explore interests or discover a new passion. Classes for
grades K-8 will begin June 13 at locations throughout Irvine. High School session begins June 11.

Mark your calendars – registration opens Monday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m.! www.ipsf.net/summer