Empresa Weekly Newsletter

Hello Empresa Families,

What a fabulous time it is to be at Empresa. I'm thrilled to report that I am back, feeling healthy, rejuvenated, and eager to continue our journey together at Empresa. The warmth of your well wishes and positive energy has been incredibly uplifting, and I'm grateful for each and every one of you and our Empresa Knights

As we dive back into our routines and activities, let's continue to foster an environment of kindness, curiosity, and growth for our students. Together, we make Empresa a truly special place for learning and exploration.

Sincerely,

Kim Hollowell

VUSD has been selected to take part in the California Healthy Kids Survey this year, and it has three components: students (5th grade only), parents, and staff. Please participate using the information below - your voice is helpful! The survey deadline is 4/15.

The purpose of this survey is to obtain parent perceptions about your child's school. Your participation is voluntary. It is also very important. The information you provide will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, improve student achievement, and reduce health risks that stand as barriers to learning.

If you have any questions, see this document or email Ms. Lentz. Thanks in advance!

Access the survey using the following URL:

https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/r1nn

If you purchased your tickets online, we have you on the guest list. Can't wait to see everyone on Friday at 6:00 p.m.!

Questions | empresapta@gmail.com

The game is on Saturday, April 27 and the Padres will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies at 5:40 PM.

Please help the Empresa Choir sing the National Anthem at the Padres game on 4/27. We need to sell about 80 more tickets in the Empresa block of seats to qualify. Please purchase tickets as soon as possible. Come support Mr Cook and the Empresa Knights by joining us at the game, gifting tickets to someone, or donating to cover the cost of a ticket ($40). Purchase at www.empresarocks.com. Send questions to empresarocks@gmail.com

Buy tickets here thorugh 3/22 to help our students perform.

STEM Fest is on Wednesday, March 27th from 5:30-7:00 pm at VIDA (Gym). If you signed up for the Humpty Dumpty Challenge, you should have received an email this week with more information.

Spring into our last Session of classes. Enrollment will open on March 29th at 7:00pm with classes starting the week of April 8th.

Visit empresarocks.com for class details.

Did you receive a gift for the Holidays that has remained unopened? Did someone gift you a third Charcuterie board for your birthday? Do you have a Teacup set that has never been used? It can be put to good use for our EPAF programs! Donations can be placed in the bin located in the front office before Friday, April 12th. Thank you!

SPRING is here! We're gearing up for our Book Fair and Open House events, and we can use your help. Please sign up (https://signup.com/go/JvXVEJw) to help cover a shift, so that all of our little shoppers can participate. The PTA is proud to host this event, and to ensure that EVERY student leaves with a book!

What is PBIS?

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 recognizing students when they meet expected behaviors. The goal of PBIS is to improve overall behavior and create a more positive and productive atmosphere.

The Empresa ROCKS Way School-Wide Expectations

Having a few simple, positively stated expectations facilitates the teaching of behaviors across school settings because students will be learning through the same language.

The following five expectations are the essence of displaying the “Empresa ROCKS Way” at Empresa Elementary School:

• R- We Show Respect
• O-We Take Ownership of Our Actions
• C-We Care About Our Learning
• K-We Show Kindness to Others
• S-We Use Safe Decision Making

Our Student of the Month Awards, ROCKstar Awards, POPPStar Awards, and Noteable Tickets are all tied to these 5 expectations and Living the Empresa ROCKS Way.

All students must apply for the 24-25 school year and will be placed on a waiting list at this time. When we do enrollment, we will call each family individually.

Website: https://www.emp.vistausd.org/
Location: 4850 Avenida Empresa, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA
Phone: (760) 940-8454