Dear Vista Families,

Welcome to a brand new school year! The Vista Faculty are looking forward to working alongside you and your child(ren). Thank you for entrusting us to partner with you in your child's education. We are confident that you will find our school to feel like your second home. Together, we will make this school year a remarkable and fulfilling experience.

On August 23rd at 5:00pm, parents will be able to log onto ParentConnect to find out who their child's teacher is for the upcoming school year. While on ParentConnect be sure to update any phone numbers or emails that have changed. The district and school utilizes ParentConnect to contact you throughout the year. In addition, newsletters and school information are sent to your numbers and email on record.

In this newsletter, I would like to introduce you to the important spaces, events, and routines at your school in advance of the beginning of the year.

In this first newsletter, you will find the following information about Back-to-School at Vista del Valle:

• Back to School Night
• Bell Schedule
• Attendance
• Parent pick-up locations
• Parent-Student Handbook
• Supply Donations
• Lunch Menu Link

As partners in your child's education, we encourage open communication and invite you to stay actively involved in their learning journey. Our school thrives on the strong bond between home and school, and your input and support play a pivotal role in creating a successful and vibrant community. Here's to an incredible school year!

Warmly,

Mrs. Nuanes

Gates open at 7:45am. There is no supervision prior to 7:45am so it is imperative that students are not dropped off earlier than 7:45am School begins at 8:00 am each day. During the first week of school, you may accompany your child on campus to their new classroom, if you wish. Beginning September 4th, please say goodbye to your child outside of school grounds and allow your child to walk to class.

If you would like your child to have a school breakfast, students will enter the multipurpose room at 7:35 am then be escorted to their classrooms by 7:57am. Please note that we stop service at 7:55am in order for students to be in their classrooms on time. If your child misses breakfast, he/she/they will be given a second opportunity to eat breakfast at first recess.

Dismissal: Teachers will walk students to their designated areas during dismissal times. See the Dismissal map below. Please keep in mind that early release days are every Wednesday at 1:00pm.

I would like to remind everyone that there is no parking in the staff parking lot. This includes dropping off or picking up your students from school. Parents and visitors with a disabled parking placard may park in the designated parking stalls of the staff parking lot. If you do have a disabled placard, please proceed with caution in and out of the parking lot.

Join us for our BTSN on Monday, Auguest 26, 2024. Grades TK-3 will present at 5:00pm. We will then reconvene at the outdoor stage area for announcements and introductions at 5:30pm. Upper grade presentations will take place at 5:45 in classrooms. Hot Dog on a Stick vendor will be on campus until 7:00pm. We hope to see your on the 26th!

Whether you feel that you would qualify or not, please consider filling out a lunch application. Vista del Valle may receive resources and funding that could support our educational program and this is based on free and reduced meal applications. Every application makes a difference! The link below will take you to our district's nutrition page where you will find the meal application link.

https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/page/nutrition-services

Prompt and regular attendance is a key component to your child’s success in school. Students need to attend school to achieve in school. When students are not in school, they fall behind. Chronic absenteeism impacts all students—no matter their age. Students that miss just two days a month for any reason are more likely to not read at grade level, and more likely to not graduate.

When excessive absences (excused and unexcused) or tardies occur, the school district’s automated system notifies parents with a letter expressing concern. The school site makes every effort to work with families to solve attendance problems. However, if poor attendance continues, the matter may be referred to the School Attendance and Review Board of Los Angeles County (SARB).

Parents can help promote good attendance by scheduling home activities, appointments, trips, and family vacations outside of regular school days and times.

When your child is absent

As soon as you know your child will be absent from school, please call the office to speak to the office directly or call the Attendance Hotline. You can call this number any time; it is available 24 hours.

Attendance Hotine: (909) 398-0331 ext 65605

If you do not call, please expect a call from the office that day. As you can imagine, this is a time consuming job, so your help in calling the office is greatly appreciated.

Friday, August 23

• Find out your child’s teacher - Class Placement available to view in Parent Connect beginning at 5:00 PM

Monday, August 26

• Back to School Night 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
• 5:00 PM - PFA Spirit Wear Sale and Hot Dog on a Stick
• 5:00-5:30 PM - Classroom Presentations
• 5:30-5:45 PM Announcements and Teacher Introductions on the outdoor stage
• 5:45-6:15 PM - Classroom Presentations
• 6:15-7:00 PM- Spirit Wear Sale and Hot Dog on a Stick

Wednesday, August 28 - Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM Every Wednesday for K-6th Grade

• First Day of School
• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Transitional Kindergarten
• 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kindergarten - 6th Grade

Mark Your Calendar for Future Dates

• 9/2 - No School Labor Day Holiday
• Fall Conferences 9/30- 10/4 (Early Dismissal at 1PM every day. Please make child care arrangements.)
• 11/1 - No School Pupil Free Day
• 11/11 - No School Veterans' Day Holiday
• 11/22 - End of 1st Trimester Grading Period

Website: https://vista.cusd.claremont.edu/
Location: 550 Vista Drive, Claremont, CA, USA
Phone: 909-398-0331