Aloha Families,

As the school year ends, I want to extend my gratitude for your support and partnership. Our students' achievements are a testament to their hard work and your involvement.

Summer is a time to relax, explore, and make memories. I hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones, whether you're traveling or enjoying a staycation. Encourage your children to read and engage in activities that spark their curiosity.

Look out for our summer newsletter with important dates and information for the upcoming school year. Our administrative office will remain open for any assistance you may need.

Thank you once again for your support. Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall.

This will be the last Parent Connection of this school year.

Aug 15: First Day of the New School Year

School Year Calendar

Calendario Escolar

In the 2024-2025 school year, all elementary schedules will be changing to include Minimum Day Mondays.

Mondays 8:00AM -12:58 PM

Tuesday-Friday: 8:00AM- 2:18 PM

2024-2025 School Calendar linked HERE

The office will be open to assist families from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM this summer until June 25. The office will reopen on August 1.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help in any way we can.

Phone: 760-631-6248

Email:

Registration/General Questions: johanaramirez1@vistausd.org

Registration/Health/Attendance Concerns: voriemedellin@vistausd.org

Registration/General Information: ginaanderson@vistausd.org

Anything at all: erikkorporaal@vistausd.org (principal) or olgaorozco-neri@vistausd.org (assistant principal)

The Information Technology Department is working to transition away from REMIND to Aeries Communications powered by ParentSquare before June 30, 2024. Aeries Communications will provide a single platform for all communication, more parent involvement, more robust engagement features, an app for mobile users, language translations, etc.

About Aeries Communications powered by ParentSquare

Aeries Communications, powered by ParentSquare, is a robust communication platform that offers a host of tools that allow the district, school administrators, and teachers to communicate with families and students more effectively. Some features include:

· Mass Notifications and Urgent Alerts with two-way communication

· Mobile Application for administrators and parents

· Attendance Notifications

· Teacher Communication

· Direct Messaging and Chat with Two-Way Translation

· Social and Website Share

· Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Ups

· And More

Parents will receive an account activation email for their ParentSquare account during the week of June 17th. Those who do not register will still receive text, email, and phone notifications. Parents who do create an account can interact by viewing photos, downloading attachments, leaving comments, messaging teachers, signing permission slips and managing their communication settings and preferences.

There are a variety of parent resources to ensure an effective launch at each school.

Parents—Getting Started Video

ParentSquare Resumen - Espanol

ParentSquare Resources

Our school district has a dual obligation to the Vista Community - to keep students safe and to offer a high quality education. Unfortunately, there are times when social media trends can impact our students both on campus and at home.

A dangerous trend has resurfaced on social media called The Blackout Challenge. This challenge is an internet challenge based around the choking game, which deprives the brain of oxygen. This can be done by holding one's breath or by restricting the passageway of another person.

Parents are encouraged to watch out for signs that their child may be engaging in the choking game and these include:

• Discussion of the game - including other terms used for it, such as "pass-out game" or "space monkey"

• Bloodshot eyes

• Marks on the neck

• Severe headaches

• Unexplained presence of things like leashes, choke collars and bungee cords

We need to work as a community to guard against the dangers social media trends can present to our students.

This marks the end of our first year as a California Community School. A community school is a school that utilizes a “whole child” approach to education. We integrate a focus on academics with health, social services, community development and community engagement. A robust community school includes the following four pillars:

• Integrated student supports,
• Family and community engagement,
• Collaborative leadership and practices for educators and administrators, and
• Extended learning time and opportunities.

See the presentation below for highlights from this year:

Looking for before or after school care? The application for next school year is now available.

2024-2025 Comprehensive Program application link

Families will be notified during the summer of their acceptance into the program.

As a Community Liaison, I am here to serve our families’ needs through a variety of means:

• Coordinating Parent Workshops (parenting, health-related, on academic topics, tech workshops, financial literacy, Rosetta Stone, etc.)

• Setting up Teacher-Parent meetings when needed

• Providing information about resources for families

• And much more!

My goal is to empower parents to become active participants in their children’s education, and to help families who need assistance accessing services and making connections with our school and community.

I am located in the Parent Center (Room 24) and I’m usually in the front gate of the school greeting parents and students during morning drop-off. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime.

Sincerely,

Lili Gonzalez

Family and Community Liaison

760-631-6248 x42124

E-mail: liligonzalez@vistausd.org

Facebook: Hannalei Liaison Lili Gonzalez

Twitter: @HannLiaison

Bus Routes to Hannalei Next School Year

Hanalei Elementary

Bus Stops and Times:

Postal Way @ 955 7:00 AM 2:35 PM

Postal Way @ 987. 7:05 AM 2:37 PM

Buena Creek @ Verona Hills Prkwy 7:15 AM 2:40 PM

Buena Creek @ Lone Oak Rd 7:18 AM 2:42 PM

Learn more about our transportation department by visiting their webpage.

"Psst World Report It!" is a secure, anonymous, and confidential safety tip line.
The report will be forwarded to school adiminstrators for immediate and further investigation.

Make a Report Here

On March 1, registration for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten opens for the 2024-2025 school year.

Did you know 4 year olds can now enroll in TK? If a students turns 5 by the end of the school year they are eligible to start TK. (The child must turn 5 between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025.)

See the flyer below or call the office with questions.

Intradistrict and Interdistrict Transfers Open January 10 - March 15, 2023 for 2024-2025

• Families living in VUSD boundaries who would like to apply to attend a school other than their neighborhood school for the 2023-2024 school year can apply using this linked process for Intradistrict Transfers.

• Families living outside of VUSD boundaries who would like to attend a VUSD school or families living in VUSD boundaries who would like to apply to attend school in another district can apply using this linked process for. ENGInterDT.pdf SPANInterDT.pdf

Contact the Student Support Services Department for more information.

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Opens March 1st for 2024-2025

Parents and guardians can reach out to any VUSD elementary school for assistance with the pre-enrollment process. Enroll early to secure your spot!

All incoming TK and Kindergarteners are eligible to enroll in the Dual Language Immersion Academy at Hannalei, whether they reside within the Vista Unified district or outside the district.

Complete the interest form to reserve your spot today.

In March, Kindergarten registration officially opens. We ask that you complete the interest form (link above) and then follow the regular registration process and then our staff will reach out to you regarding a space in our Dual Language Immersion program.

Please see Hannalei's Smartphone and Other Electronic Signaling Device Policy:

Students are not to use a smartphone or other electronic signaling device (including, but not limited to, cell phone, smartwatch, tablet) on campus. Specifically, such devices must be turned off during instructional time and kept in the student’s backpack while in school, except under the following circumstances:

• In case of an emergency or in response to a perceived threat of danger.

• When a teacher or administrator grants permission to the student, subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that teacher or administrator.

Students who violate any school rules related to the use and possession of personal technology may have the following consequences:

• 1st and 2st Offense: Device is taken away, student picks it up from the Administration after school.
• 3rd Offense or Above: Device is taken away, parent/guardian picks it up in the office after school.
• Continued offenses will result in the student being placed on the Loss of Privilege list and a parent/guardian conference with Administration.

Misuse of personal technology resources on or near school property, in school vehicles and buses, at school-sponsored activities may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the District. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited:

• Taking photos or recording of any person at school without specific permission from a teacher or administrator (see notification below, Electronic Listening or Recording Device)

• Accessing, posting, displaying, or otherwise using material that is discriminatory, libelous, defamatory, obscene, sexually explicit, disruptive or without permission

• Bullying, harassing, intimidating, embarrassing or threatening others (“cyberbullying”)

• Disclosing, using, or sharing other people’s personal identification information (such as name, address, telephone number, email, or other personal information) with the intent to threaten, intimidate, harass, or ridicule that person

The school assumes no liability for personal technology, including computers, cell phones, smartphones, network access devices, or other electronic signaling devices, if such devices are damaged, lost or stolen.

Are you looking for ways to support your child at home? All students have access to digital learning programs that challenge them at their current level, and extra time at home on these programs is a huge benefit!

How to access:

1. On a computer or tablet go to: https://launchpad.classlink.com/vistausd
2. Username: 9 digit student ID number
3. Password: Stu # (if the Stu# is 4 or 5 digits, add zeros to the front, for example 005678)
4. Your child's Student ID and Stu # can be found in your Parent Portal account or you can send a message to your child's teacher.

Apps in Classlink to use:

1. Imagine Language & Literacy
2. Renaissance - myOn
3. Zearn Math

** If you need access to wifi at home, let us know. We have a limited number of hotspots we can check out to you.

Educational Enrichment Systems (EES) partners with VUSD to provide high-quality, part-day preschool at Hannalei Elementary School.

• 8:1 Student to Teacher ratio (3-5 years)
• Free for families that qualify
• Health meals and snacks included
• Tuition assistance available
• Bilingual staff
• Afternoon Session, half day

If you are interested in enrolling your child or would like some more information, please call (760) 639-4175

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a proactive approach to behavior management in schools and other settings. PBIS emphasizes teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors rather than solely focusing on punishment for negative behaviors. It involves creating a supportive and structured environment, setting clear expectations, and providing rewards or incentives to encourage desired behaviors. The goal of PBIS is to improve overall behavior and create a more positive and productive atmosphere.

All of our students are learning "The Hannalei Way: We are Respectful, We are Kind and Caring, We are Responsible".

The safety of our staff and students is our first priority. We have been working on tightening up our security and would like to communicate the following:

1. There is only one entrance into school for general education students (Main Gate).

2. Gates open at 7:30AM. Breakfast will be available at 7:30AM each morning. Students must not be dropped off before 7:30 as they will be unsupervised.

3. Gates will be supervised at all times.

4. Only authorized individuals are able to check students out from the office early. Please make sure to bring your ID when picking up your student. If someone on the emergency contacts will be picking up your child during the school day, you must call and notify the office first.

I want to emphasize the importance of driving safely in our school's parking lot. Our parking lot is a shared space where pedestrians and vehicles must coexist safely. Please drive slowly - no more than 5 MPH.

Be vigilant for pedestrians at all times. Avoid distractions like texting or phone calls while driving, and always yield the right of way to pedestrians.

In addition, PLEASE DO NOT EXIT YOUR CAR IN THE DRIVE THROUGH PICK UP LANE. Please pull all the way forward. If you need to exit your car, please park in an appropriate parking stall. This will help the traffic flow smoothly.

Let's work together to ensure that our parking lot remains a safe environment for everyone. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Our students' safety is a top priority. We have noticed that several people have been disregarding our traffic and pick up/ drop off procedures. These rules are in place to keep your children safe. No rush is worth a child's life. Please do not speed in our parking lot, cut off cars, or cross anywhere outside of a designated crosswalk. It may seem much faster to wave your children across the lanes because you don't want to park and get out of your car or use the crosswalk, but it is not safe. Please set a good example for your children and all the other families trying to get thier children to and from school safely.

Main Parking Lot - Kindergarten-3rd grade

• Kindergarten - park and use the blue crosswalks. Do not park in the pick up lane!

• Grades 1-3 - use the drive through cage or park and pick up at gates. Use crosswalk.

Bus Parking Lot (with the solar panels) - Grades 4-5

• No parking to pick up in this lot. There is no crosswalk or crossing guard.

• Grades 4-5 - use the drive through pick-up lane. 4th and 5th grade students with siblings should pick up their younger sibling and go to this lot

Be alert and kind in the parking lot. Drive slowly. The speed limit is 5 mph.

Breakfast and lunch is free for all students at Hannalei. You do not need to fill out an application.

Fruit and salad bar is also available. For menus, please visit: https://wavecrestcafe.com/

Did you know 4 year olds can be enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten?

Transitional Kindergarten: Your child may start when they are 4 years old if they turn 5 by April 2, 2024. If they turn 5 after April 2, 2024, they can start TK on the day they turn 5.

Kindergarten: Your child must turn 5 by September 1, 2023 to enroll in Kindergarten.

The first step of registration can be completed online on our website starting March 1.

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Email: hannaleies@vistausd.org
Website: han.vistausd.org
Phone: 760-631-6248
Facebook: facebook.com/HannaleiStingrays
Twitter: @HannStingrays