Bulldog News

Hello Vista Academy Families,

We had a great week, and everyone was all smiles for picture day. If you child was absent we will have a makeup picture day on September 13th.

With the warm weather season heating up, please be thoughtful in what your children are wearing to school. Light and athletic clothing are best so students can stay cool. Don't forget the sunscreen and water bottles as we want to ensure students are safe and hydrated. During extremely warm weather, like we had this week, students will play in the gym or watch a movie in the PAC for lunch recess instead of playing outside.

Don't forget Wednesday, September 11th is a minimum day for staff professional development and students will dismiss at 12:58.

Reminder about Dropoff and Dismissal - student safety is our number one priority. Please make sure you are following the dropoff and dismissal procedures. DO NOT have your child cross the dropoff and pickup lanes unless using the crosswalk. It is extremely dangerous! Please follow the directions and respect all staff on duty during these times. We want to keep your students safe.

Our lost and found will only be out in front of school on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning next week. Please check for any lost items.

Have a great evening,

September 11: Minimum Day, Dismissal is at 12:58PM

September 13: Make Up Picture Day

September 27: Bulldog Campout

School Calendar: 2024-2025 School Calendar linked HERE

Tickets are available for purchase online starting Tuesday Sept. 3. We are limited to 100 families. The cost is $25 per family and you are not required to spend the night. This is one of our most popular events of the year so secure your tickets quickly!

https://vistaacademyfoundation.membershiptoolkit.com/Campout

Please consider being an official member of our English Learner Advisory Committee! If you're interested, you just need to fill out the intent to run and plan to attend all 4 meeting dates. This is an opportunity to be a voting member and have your voice heard to support the needs of our English Learner community here at VAPA! We are looking for members to fill the role of President, Vice President, Secretary, PTO Liaison (also attends all PTO/Foundation meetings) and DELAC Representative (also attends monthly DELAC meetings, typically Mondays at 6pm at the VIC).

Click HERE to vote for the ELAC Members for the 24-25 School Year!

Click HERE for the agenda to our 1st ELAC Meeting

We are having our very first Dine-out of the year on September 20, 2024 from 4-8pm at Dave's Hot Chicken in Vista. 20% of the proceeds for those who show the flyer or mention Vista Academy will go directly to our school.

Kona ice will be here after school every Wednesday starting August 21st.

*All Kona Ice flavors are dairy-free, gluten free and peanut-free.

Sugar-free and dye-free flavors are available upon request.

Visit us online at www.kona-ice.com for more info.

Please bring between $5- $9 to purchase

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/

If you would prefer to pay with cash, please come to the library next week starting on Tuesday Aug 6-9 from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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

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

The schedule will be reflected as follows:

Mondays 8:00AM -12:58PM

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

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