VIDA

Hello Sharks!

The time is here for our Celebrations of Learning. This week, 6th graders will share their first Celebrations of Learning. Our 8th graders will complete their Celebrations of VIDA, taking a look back at their time in middle school and reflecting on what they have learned. We are so excited to celebrate their growth and hear their unique stories. COL's/COV's will take place on 3/12 and 3/13. Please let us know if you have any questions!

We need your help! It is time to see what is working, not working, and what needs are not being met for the actions and services being provided to our students in VUSD! We will share the community themes out publicly at the April 17th Board Meeting! Please CLICK HERE to provide your input on how best to support our students!

Your child is being asked to be a part of our school’s California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). This is a very important survey that will help promote better health and well-being among our youth, improve the school learning environment, and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. Your child does not have to take the survey. Parent info letters will be handled out to students on Wednesday, February 19th. Please CLICK HERE to read more about the CHKS process for 6th graders. Please CLICK HERE to read more about the CHKS process for 7th and 8th graders.

6th graders need to be opted into taking the survey in order to participate. If you would like to opt your 6th grader into the California Healthy Kid Survey CLICK HERE.

7th and 8th graders will participate in the survey unless they are opted out. If you would like to opt your 7th or 8th grader out of the California Healthy Kid Survey CLICK HERE.

The Boys and Girls Club of Vista is offering sports opportunities for our Sharks this Spring! Girls Basketball will have try-outs this week. Please see the schedule below:

Girls Basketball - March 10 & 11 - 4pm to 6pm - VIDA Gym

For more information on middle school sports through the Boys and Girls Club of Vista, please

CLICK HERE.

Hey VIDA families, CLICK HERE for an update on the Board of Education's vote for date of VIDA's relocation.

Hello Sharks!

In preparation for the VIDA relocation for the 2025-2026 school year, there will be a series of forums for our community, our students, and our staff. Please CLICK HERE for more information!

On Tuesday, January 21st, a group of 6th and 7th grade VIDA Sharks attended a tour of our new campus at 2245 Foothill Drive.

The students explored the campus and began the component of Design Thinking we call "Discovery". The students took notes on the guided tour and shared things they were excited about, nervous about, and asked questions.

The field trip was overwhelmingly positive and the students were very excited about the campus!

We will continue to host more VIDA Sharks during our student forums at our new campus as we head into the 2025-2026 school year.

In order to align with VUSD guidelines, middle schools have updated their cell phone policy. Please review VIDA's policy above.

Hello 8th grade families!

We would like to invite you to an informational webinar to discuss all things High School! We will give you all the information we have and answer questions! The Zoom meeting will be held from 6PM to 7PM on Wednesday, March 19th. We hope to see you there!

Pre-order beautiful bouquets, orchid leis and more to celebrate your Sharks 8th grade promotion!

Click the link below to shop!

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/vida/

Make this March Madness a healthy one! Set yourself up for success with a fresh bracket of local produce from Yasukochi Farms. A portion of each box sale goes back to the VIDA PTA! Deadline to order is Monday, March 10th by 12pm. Box pickup will be on Tues. March 18th at the Farm Stand from 3:00pm - 5:30pm! Find us along the pickup line! Oder your box HERE

Our March Association meeting will include the PTA Executive Board elections for the upcoming school year 2025/2026. The meeting will take place following school at 4pm on March 19th @ VIDA. There will also be a virtual link emailed to all PTA members closer to the date to help you connect if you are unable to attend in person.

We will be offering light refreshments, and we are looking forward to connecting with YOU - the Association! Click on this link to see the proposed slate & openings.

Please help us support the Snack Shack program through the remainder of the year! Even one hour a month makes a HUGE difference in the success of the program. It's a great way to get on campus, interact with our students, and get a peek at what lunchtime at VIDA looks like! Please sign up for a shift by visiting our Sign Up page.

The Annual VIDA PTA Online Auction will take place the week before the Design Expo, May 15th. The auction features a variety of items including tickets to events, summer camps, and even campus fun like lunch with Sushi the Facility Dog!

We are looking for donors as well as committee members to help us collect items for the auction. The committees will work to secure the necessary donations through email, online forms, and letter writing.

you have a business or work somewhere that offers community donations, please consider filling out THIS FORM so we can connect with you. Thank you.

What do you call a group of sharks? A SHIVER of sharks! Please join the 2024-2025 VIDA PTA "Shark Shiver" HERE to help our organization continue the beneficial programs that support the students and staffulty! Your $10 membership directly funds VIDA PTA activities! For more information or to reach out - please email president@vidapta.org.

CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO ALL CLUBS AT VIDA

• FAQS regarding Middle Schol Boys & Girls Club Athletics click the LINK.

• This will help you know when schools are closed when there are Minimum Days, and when the school year ends.

This is the Bell Schedule for different days by Grade Level and Days: CLICK HERE

• Mondays are LATE START. Students attend all classes. School begins 10:00am.
• Tuesday & Thursday are "ODD Blocks" + Lunch & Design Lab. School begins 9:00am.
• Wednesdays & Fridays are "EVEN Blocks" + Lunch & Design Lab. School begins 9:00am.
• School ends at 3:35 pm, every day unless there is an official Minimum Day.

Please have a conversation with your child that when items are forgotten they can check in the front office during passing periods or lunch to check if the items have been dropped off.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Through the San Diego County Office of Education, all VIDA students have the opportunity to participate in Screening to Care. This is a program that groups students with peers to learn about and practice various social-emotional skills, as well as connect with their peers.

These groups will occur during school hours once a week for 8-10 weeks. If you are interested, please click HERE. Groups will start after we return from Winter Break.

Please see the flyer for more information.

Don’t forget to order school pictures at shop.jostenspix.com!” Be sure to include your event code: FE51724.

Wabi Sabi

By Beth Kempton

The definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are.

Fed up with the exhausting challenges of our fast-paced, consumption-driven existence, millions of people around the world are turning to timeless cultural traditions to find true meaning. In this transformative handbook, Beth Kempton introduces you to wabi sabi (”wah-bi sah-bi”), a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics that offers a whole new way of looking at the world.

With roots in Zen and the Way of Tea, wabi sabi teaches you to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity, and accept the transient nature of all things. It inspires you to simplify everything and concentrate on what truly matters. Filled with simple yet profound wisdom, Wabi Sabi will help you slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself.

From honoring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to aging with grace, Wabi Sabi teaches you find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life.

Email: vidasharks@gmail.com
Website: www.VIDASHARKS.com
Phone: 760.724.7115
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vida.sharks.5
Twitter: @VIDASHARKS

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