Bulldog News
November 17, 2024
Principal's Message
Hello Vista Academy Families,
It was a great week of parent/teacher conferences. Thanks to our outstanding staff for preparing progress reports and sharing academics, social-emotional, IB, and arts progress with our families. Thank you to our families for attending and being involved in your child's education. We appreciate you! It truly takes a village to raise the next generation.
We finished out our Spooktacular Stroll-a-thon with a grand total of $22,600 to go directly to our school programs. Thanks to everyone for registering, sharing and donating. We reached 90% of our goal! Woohoo! The top fundraising classes in each grade level are K - Mrs. Surrey/ Mrs. Vadillo, 1st - Mrs. Lamb, 2nd - Mrs. Buscemi, 3rd - Mrs. Aviv, 4th - Mrs. Chilcote, and 5th - Mrs. Minsart. These classes will all receive a popscicles this week .The top ten students will get lunch with the Principal in December and the top school fundraiser will be Principal for the Day in December!
Please make sure to put your child's names on all jackets, hoodies, hats, and belongings. Our lost and found is piling up with colder weather on the way.
One more week until Thanksgiving Break!
Have a great evening,
Benjie Walker
Principal
Chanelle Berthiaume
Assistant Principal
Important Dates
Nov. 22: Kindergarten- Bulldog Family Luncheon (10:50-11:15)
Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL
Dec 6: Bulldog Boogie
Dec 20: Last Day of School before Winter Break
School Calendar: 2024-2025 School Calendar linked HERE
Kindergarten- Bulldog Family Luncheon- Friday, Nov. 22
Would You Like To Be Part of Our Winternational Community Planning Committee?
Exciting New Afterschool Opportunities (Free)
Evening Community Steel Drums Lessons: Ages 8+ (adults welcome!)
Counselor Corner
Community Liaison
Please contact Ms. Suzy if you are interested in free technology classes for parents.
PTO Foundation Announcements
Sign Up for Parent Square for School Communication
Sign Up for Parent Square
Regístrese en Parent Square
Device Coverage
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
Application for 2024/ 2025 AMPM Program
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
2024-2025 School Hours
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 Offered Before School Only
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
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:
Volunteering
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
- Submit your paperwork to Ms. AnaKaren in the office.
- 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!
ID Required When Checking Out Students
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.
Community Resourse Corner
Low Cost Internet
Vista Academy Foundation (PTO)
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
Title I Required Documents
If Your Child is Absent
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.
Office Support
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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School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
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.
Assurance of Nondiscrimination
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Email: vistaacademyes@vistausd.org
Website: vapa.vistausd.org
Location: 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 760-941-0880
Twitter: @VistaAVPA