Bulldog News

Hello Vista Academy Families,

This will be our final Bulldog News of the school year. We want to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and involvement throughout the year. We hope you enjoy a fun, relaxing, and safe summer with your family.

Over the summer, you can support your child's learning by creating a daily routine that includes time for reading together. Encouraging children to read a variety of books helps build vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of reading. Visiting the local library regularly, setting family reading goals, and discussing books during meals or car rides can make reading a shared and engaging experience. You can also model good reading habits by letting children see you read and by showing interest in your child’s reading choices. These small, consistent efforts can keep students mentally active and better prepared for the upcoming school year.

We’ll be in touch at the end of July with important information about the upcoming school year. Have a wonderful summer!

See below for the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar.

Have a great evening,

June 3: 5th Grade Promotion

June 4: Last Day of School, Minimum Day

August 4-6: Kindergarten Jumpstart

August 6: Kindergarten Back To School Presentation

August 12: Back to School/Meet Your Teacher Night

August 13: First Day of School

Every Monday is a Minimum Day

2025/2026 School Year Calendar -- Calendario Escolar

Kindergarten and 5th Grade promotions are almost here!
Celebrate your student’s big milestone with a special Vista Academy ribbon lei.
Quantities are limited, so pre-order yours today to make sure you don’t miss out.

¡Las promociones de Kinder y Quinto grado ya se acercan!
Celebra este gran logro de tu estudiante con un collar de graduación especial de Vista Academy. Las cantidades son limitadas, así que haz tu pedido anticipado hoy mismo para no quedarte sin uno.

Student Voice!

Our Student Council recently did a lunchtime survey to gather input from students on ways to improve our school. We asked questions about recess activities, suggestions for school improvement, and ideas for the conservatory programs we will offer next year. The response was enthusiastic, and students shared thoughtful, creative suggestions that reflected their interests and hopes for our community.

At our school, student voice matters. Empowering students to share their ideas helps build a stronger, more inclusive environment. The survey results will be reviewed by the administration and staff to help guide decisions for next year. Whether it's adding new games at recess, improving spaces, or enriching our conservatory offerings, we’re excited to bring student ideas to life. Thank you for supporting our commitment to student leadership and agency

Dear VAPA Families,

Thank you so much for your generous donations and volunteering your time this week to help set up for Teacher Appreciation Week. Your support, creativity, and kindness helped create a truly special environment to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff.

We couldn’t have done it without you. Your efforts and contributions made this event Beautiful and Memorable for all. Our teachers and staff felt genuinely appreciated, and that's all thanks to you.

With Gratitude,

VAPA’s PTO

Please contact Ms. Suzy if you are interested in classes for parents.

susanacruz@vistausd.org

It is HIGHLY recommended that you purchase Mobile Device Coverage Protection Plan. Every student has a device assigned to them and they are responsible for their devices all school year.

Renewal begins July 1st and ends June 30th each school year.

This Plan is $20 for two incidents and is available at the following link. https://vusd.myschoolcentral.com/

As an FYI: Cracked or damaged screen replacement per incident = $150

Chromebook total damage replacement per incident = $322

Power adapters are not included in the plan

Sign Up for Before and/or After School Childcare

If you need before and/or after school childcare at Vista Academy, you MUST fill out an application ASAP. All families needing childcare for 24/25. You will need your child's 9-digit student ID, which can be found in parent portal. Please note that this application does not guarantee admission. Please see full flyer for details. Some students may qualify for free care.

English/Spanish Flyer and Application Here

tinyurl.com/AM-PMprogram

All elementary schedules include Minimum Day Mondays.

The schedule will be reflected as follows:

Mondays 8:00AM -1:00PM

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

2024-2025 School Calendar linked HERE

*Gates open at 7:30 AM for breakfast. Students may not be dropped off before 7:30 AM for safety since we do not provide supervision before 7:30.

Breakfast will be available to students before school from 7:30-7:50 AM. Students are welcome to bring a snack to the tables during recess time, but they are encouraged to come to school early if they would like a free breakfast from the cafeteria.

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

Fruit and salad bar is also available. For more information please visit:

We love our volunteers and cannot wait to welcome you on campus!

In order for volunteers to help in classrooms or outdoor spaces, here are the requirements:

• Must complete the VUSD Volunteer Application
• Review the Code of Conduct (images below)
• Must complete a TB questionnaire. If you have not had a history of TB, then you do the lab test. Please email our school nurse, Brenda VanDerPol, with any questions at brendavanderpol@vistausd.org.

If you are interested in being an Essential Volunteer, please

1. Submit your paperwork to Ms. AnaKaren in the office.
   
2. Reach out to your teacher for volunteer opportunities OR any of our specialty teachers. Must pre-arrange to volunteer. Thank you!

We look forward to welcoming back all of our volunteers. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please bring your ID when coming into the office. An ID is needed to check students out and all visitors must scan their ID to enter school. Thank you for your help.

There are many ways to support our teachers and students and our Foundation has set up several options for you below.

As a Vista Academy family you are encouraged to register on the Vista Academy Foundation Website. You will have access to all the Foundation/PTO tookit. SIgn up HERE.

To get the most up to date information, ask questions, make comments, and share thoughts with other Vista Academy families, join our “Families of Vista Academy” Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/1692479804104789

• School Parent Compact

• Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Please contact the school at 760-941-0880 or complete form to resolve this absence. Report absence: https://forms.gle/xRmHaZHzSpVKtvNp6

Please email medical notes to sharonsantiago@vistausd.org and anakarengarcia@vistausd.org to excuse the absense.

The office will be open to assist families from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help in any way we can.

Phone: 760-941-0880

Email:

General Information: anakarengarcia@vistausd.org

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

Registration/General Information: rosysimmonds@vistausd.org

Parent Liaison: susanacruz@vistausd.org

Principal: benjiewalker@vistausd.org

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Vista Academy's School Accountability Report Card is now available for review on our website (link at the bottom of the page). A hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.

Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Email: vistaacademyes@vistausd.org
Website: vapa.vistausd.org
Location: 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 760-941-0880
Twitter: @VistaAVPA