Bulldog News

Hello Vista Academy Families,

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween and got some additional rest and family time on our day off. We ended the week with our first Spooktacular Stroll-a-thon. The student costumes were super creative and the activities were fun. We are currently at $19,000 raised and inching closer to our goal of $25,000. Keep sharing with family and friends so we can make our goal. The Dia de los Muertos festival was a huge success with crafts, food, and performances. Thanks for everyone who supported and volunteered at both events.

Our fall Book Fair is starting tomorrow. Feel free to stop by and pick up some books for student fall reading. Flyer is below.

Our Taking Action Conservatory is hosting their Talent Show this Friday at 3 PM and it will begin with a book tasting. Your ticket into the event is a new toiletry item to be donated to Operation Hope. You won't want to miss this afternoon filled with books and performances. Information can be found below.

Our next Bulldog Boogie is this coming Friday, November 8th. Please join us on teh upper blacktop for information, celebrations and announcements. Our next ELAC meeting will follow Bulldog Boogie in the PAC on Friday, November 8.

We are excited to have our first schoolwide incentive Paws party for students who have earned purple PAWS slips for outstanding behavior. We will be hosting a glow dance party for students on Friday, November 8 during their lunch recesses in the gym. Admission is 5 PAWS slips.

Have a great evening,

Nov 4-8: Book Fair in the Library

Nov 8: Bulldog Boogie, ELAC, Talent Show

Nov 11: Veteran's Day, NO SCHOOL

Nov 12-15: Parent/Teacher Conferences, Minimum Days, School Dismisses at 12:58PM

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

Each class will visit the library and it will also be open before (7:30-8:00am) and after-school (2:18-3:00pm).

K-5 General Arts Club

Evening Community Steel Drums Lessons: Ages 8+ (adults welcome!)

Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Afternoon: Book Tasting & Talent Show Extravaganza!

We’re combining two awesome events into one unforgettable afternoon! Join us right after school for a *book tasting* – a super fun way to dive into new books as a family. And guess what? Thanks to the amazing Dr. Seuss grant, you’ll have a chance to win brand-new copies of the books you read during the talent show's intermission!

After the book tasting, the fun continues with our Talent Show starting around 3:00 PM! Prepare to be wowed by the incredible talent in our community!

Don’t forget...For entry into the talent show, bring a toiletry item to donate to Operation Hope’s shelter. They’ve shared their top-needed items, so let’s make a difference together!

Come for the books, stay for the talent, and leave with a smile (and maybe even a free book)! See you there!

Please contact Ms. Suzy if you are interested in free technology 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

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

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