HOOPS CLASSIC

The 21st Annual Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament is coming up this March and is open to 2nd–8th grade teams. This is a great chance for kids to compete, represent their school, and enjoy a well-run local tournament.

Tournament Details:

March 7–8 & March 14–15, 2026

Overview of dates of play and Tournament format

(Updated):

March 7th/8th will consist of the following divisions:

Boys 2nd-5th, Girls 3rd/4th

March 14th/15th will consist of the following divisions:Boys 6th-8th, Girls 5th-8th

IUSD & TUSD Gyms

Grades: 2nd–8th

HOOPS CLASSIC

The 21st Annual Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament is coming up this March and is open to 2nd–8th grade teams. This is a great chance for kids to compete, represent their school, and enjoy a well-run local tournament.

Tournament Details:

March 7–8 & March 14–15, 2026

Overview of dates of play and Tournament format

(Updated):

March 7th/8th will consist of the following divisions:

Boys 2nd-5th, Girls 3rd/4th

March 14th/15th will consist of the following divisions:Boys 6th-8th, Girls 5th-8th

IUSD & TUSD Gyms

Grades: 2nd–8th

UNI HIGH FOOTBALL SPRING LEAGUE

We have an exciting opportunity this Spring that includes both 7 vs. 7 “4 Vert” flag football teams as well as the 5 Up Front program for linemen.  These teams are open to boys in grades 4-8 and will be offered within the broader “Irvine Chargers” program.  The Chargers teams will be coached by the University High Football coaches and supported by the Uni High football community.  It is a great opportunity for kids that have an interest in football, have played football and want to continue, or are thinking about playing at the high school level in the coming years.

IRVINE JUNIOR GAMES

Please direct your 4th-8th grade families to register online at www.IrvineJuniorGames.com.  Registration is only done online and is $45 per athlete if they register in January; it will go up to $55 on February 1st and will close by March 1st.

 

FIFTH GRADE GUYS AND GIRLS TALK

The PTA is proud to sponsor the annual fifth grade guys and girls talk held on January 29 in the MPR and library at Vista Verde. This program is optional to attend, and we follow the district guidelines with IUSD speakers who discuss age-appropriate topics like hygiene and general health. Through various community and PTA donations, we are pleased to offer a light dinner ant 5:30 and refreshments along with take home bags for the students after the event. The girls will have their presentation in the MPR starting at 6 PM, and the boys will have their presentation in the library.  Please click on the link to register one adult per student or use the QR code on the flyer.

Interest in Joining Vista Verde Exec Board

Are you interested in joining Vista Verde’s PTA’s executive board for the 2026-2027 school year? If so please fill out the interest form. Deadline to fill the form in 1/30/26.

IRVINE JUNIOR GAMES

Please direct your 4th-8th grade families to register online at www.IrvineJuniorGames.com.  Registration is only done online and is $45 per athlete if they register in January; it will go up to $55 on February 1st and will close by March 1st.

 

MATH COMPETITIONS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hi VV mathletes!

Calling our Middle school (grades 6-8) mathletes— there are 2 big math events coming up:
First, we will be holding tryouts for the Mathcounts math team.  Tryouts will be next Wednesday 1/14 after school in Mrs. Jones classroom.
Mathcounts is a one day countywide math competition at UCI on Saturday 1/31.  Middle school students eligible only.  Come and try out for our Vista Verde team!
Here is the link to signup for the tryout:
Second, we also have AMC8 (nationwide math competition) being offered to our middle school students.  AEFA and our PTA is generously sponsoring our students’ registration.  Mrs. Jones will be proctoring the exam in her classroom after school on 1/28.
**ALL students who plan to take AMC8 must sign up with us prior to the exam in order to be registered and receive a password. They must bring their ID signup and password on the day of the test.  No walk-ins allowed.
Here is the link to signup to take AMC8 exam:
If you want to do both, you must signup separately on both forms.
Best,
AEFA math

FIFTH GRADE GUYS AND GIRLS TALK

The PTA is proud to sponsor the annual fifth grade guys and girls talk held on January 29 in the MPR and library at Vista Verde. This program is optional to attend, and we follow the district guidelines with IUSD speakers who discuss age-appropriate topics like hygiene and general health. Through various community and PTA donations, we are pleased to offer a light dinner ant 5:30 and refreshments along with take home bags for the students after the event. The girls will have their presentation in the MPR starting at 6 PM, and the boys will have their presentation in the library.  Please click on the link to register one adult per student or use the QR code on the flyer.

MATH COMPETITIONS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hi VV mathletes!

Calling our Middle school (grades 6-8) mathletes— there are 2 big math events coming up:
First, we will be holding tryouts for the Mathcounts math team.  Tryouts will be next Wednesday 1/14 after school in Mrs. Jones classroom.
Mathcounts is a one day countywide math competition at UCI on Saturday 1/31.  Middle school students eligible only.  Come and try out for our Vista Verde team!
Here is the link to signup for the tryout:
Second, we also have AMC8 (nationwide math competition) being offered to our middle school students.  AEFA and our PTA is generously sponsoring our students’ registration.  Mrs. Jones will be proctoring the exam in her classroom after school on 1/28.
**ALL students who plan to take AMC8 must sign up with us prior to the exam in order to be registered and receive a password. They must bring their ID signup and password on the day of the test.  No walk-ins allowed.
Here is the link to signup to take AMC8 exam:
If you want to do both, you must signup separately on both forms.
Best,
AEFA math