Blessings in a Backpack
Dear Fabulous Vista Verde Community!
Due to the remarkable generosity of our Vista Verde Community, last year’s “Blessings in a Backpack” community service project was such a huge success that we are going to do it again. We will begin August 15th. I am always amazed at how thoughtful and compassionate Vista Verde families are. Thank you for all that you do to make Vista Verde the remarkable school that it is!!!
Patricia Farquhar
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aeaf2ea0ff2-blessings
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
Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off – Pick-up Procedures – Safe Routes to School Map
Parking Lot Protocol and Drop-off /Pick-up Procedures/Safe Routes to School Map:
Now that we are into our first month, please take some time again to read and review our comprehensive parking lot procedures. We encourage you to share this information with grandparents and other care givers who may come to school to either drop off or pick up your child.
Please embrace our S.T.A.R. philosophy by being Safe School Community members to others while driving in our parking lot. Our school staff works hard to keep kids safe at all times while on campus — including while entering and exiting school.
Thank you so much for your assistance in ensuring that all families follow these guidelines to keep our students safe.
Please click here for the Parking Lot Protocol.
Please click here for Map of Vista Verde Suggested Route to School.
Jerry Vlasic, Principal
Vista Verde K-8 School
Irvine Unified School District
949.936.6350