Spartan Weekly Update Apr 15-20

Mon. April 15

Regular Monday

Tues. April 16

Block Schedule - ODD

SBAC Testing - 11th Mathematics

Wed. April 17

Block Schedule - EVEN

SBAC Testing - 11th Grade Mathematics

VPHS Math Department Parent Night - Library 6pm

Thurs. April 18

Block Schedule - ODD

SBAC Testing - 11th Grade Mathematics

Fri. April 19

Block Schedule - EVEN

SBAC Testing - 11th Grade Mathematics

"Mamma Mia!" Opening Night - 6pm PAC

Sat. April 20

Saturday School 8am-12pm Room 206

VPHS Campus Care Day 8am - 2pm

"Mamma Mia!" Saturday Matinee - 2pm PAC

"Mamma Mia!" Saturday Night - 6pm PAC

Sun. April 21

"Mamma Mia! "Senior" Sunday - 2pm PAC

ATHLETIC EVENTS WEEK OF APRIL 15

Current and incoming students and parents are invited on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6pm-7pm, to attend our Math Department Parent Night in the VPHS Library. Learn about our current course offerings, curriculum and pathways, honors and AP, and math support options available for students. We look forward to sharing our plan to support students and prepare them for college and career in the 21st century.

This coming week, VPHS begins a 3-week stretch in which our Spartans will be able to demonstrate their mastery of content in English, Math, and Science. SBAC Testing is an important measure of our students’ learning and for Villa Park High School to display our school’s achievements. 11th Graders will start CA SBAC Testing in English and Language Arts starting April 9 through April 12. Here are a few things you can do to support your student in the coming days:

• Ensure your student gets plenty of rest and is able to eat a good breakfast
• Charge your school-issued laptop and bring it to school
• Encourage your student to do their best

View the SBAC 2024 Schedule

Become a VPHS Scholar with Distinction

AP Students: Refer to this calendar for April as teachers are holding AP Test Prep sessions (mock exams, review, etc.). This is a great opportunity to review content, simulate the AP testing environment, and work alongside your peers. If you have questions, please contact your AP Teacher.

VPHS AP Test Prep Student Calendar

VPHS AP Test Prep Student Calendar

$50 gift card to a lucky student!

Taco Truck!

Music!

Pizza parties for outstanding club and team participation!

Spartans! We are two weeks away from our spring Campus Care Day event.

Join us Saturday, April 20th, starting at 8 a.m. Volunteer hours certificates will be provided. Earn 4 volunteer hours (8 a.m. to 12 noon), or 6 volunteer hours (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Wear casual clothing that you don't mind getting paint or a little dirt on and meet us on the back side of the PAC near the snack shack.

We will provide donuts in the morning, and delicious Mexican food will be available for purchase from noon until 2 p.m.

All student participants will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card of your choice. All supporting adults in attendance will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card of your choice.

Pizza parties will be awarded to the club or team with the highest attendance, and to the club or team with the highest per capita attendance (in relation to the size of the club or team).

Sign up now!

Campus Care Sign Up Link

The VPHS PFSO is offering scholarships for Class of 2024 Seniors. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. Seniors Only!

PFSO Scholarship Application

Application to apply for the PFSO Spartan Spirit Award. Students can earn pins to wear at Graduation based on their level of campus and community involvement. (For example, students can earn pins for perfect attendance, participating in clubs, sports, and community service) Application is now open, deadline is also 5/1 to apply. Seniors only.

PFSO Spartan Spirit Award Application

Click Here to Download our Bell Schedule

Did you know that Villa Park High School offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program?

At VPHS, students with a passion for academic excellence and a drive for success can delve into the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a rigorous two-year course of study. Designed to hone the critical skills essential for college-bound AP/Honors students, this program offers two distinct AP Capstone awards: AP Seminar and AP Research.

VIEW PRESENTATION INFORMATION FOR AP CAPSTONE

A - DE - Lauren Bartelli

lbartelli@orangeusd.org

714-628-4495

DF - JA - Jeremy Bulrice

jbulrice@orangeusd.org

714-628-5484

JE - NE - Jason Pham

jasonp@orangeusd.org

714-628-5486

NG - SAM - Shasta Campbell

scampbell@orangeusd.org

714-628-5487

SAN - Z - Doreen Valentin

dvalentin@orangeusd.org

714-628-5488

Interventions & Spartan Wellspace - Frankie Zaffino

francesca.zaffino@orangeusd.org

714-628-5841

Written by Alexander Tran

Last Thursday, Villa Park High School’s Band and Orchestra collaborated with local elementary and middle schools for a free, conjoined concert in the PAC. The concert, “A Night of Music and Film Across the Ages” attracted parents, students, and teachers alike.

Band and Orchestra conducted with Cerro Villa Middle School, Taft Elementary, Fletcher Elementary, Villa Park Elementary, Serrano Elementary, Olive Elementary, and Linda Vista Elementary.

VPHS Vocal Music ends their festival run for the year on a high! Both Treble Choir and Spartan Voices earned SUPERIOR ratings on their performances at the Southern California Vocal Association Festival hosted by Norco High School on April 10.

Villa Park Theater '24

Family, Friends, and Fans

Thank you so much for taking the time to view our fundraiser page. Your support will help us offer a higher quality experience for all participants. Raising dollars for extra curricular activities is very difficult to do but is vital for our program. If you could please spread the word about our fundraiser by sharing it with your friends via Email, Facebook and Twitter we would greatly appreciate it!

Click Here to Make a Donation

@vphsmarchnspartans Vehicles & Vendors, it’s time to sign up for our 20th Annual ✨MARCH N SPARTAN CAR & BIKE SHOW✨ Saturday, May 11th • You won’t want to miss this! 🎶

Click Here to Register

Written by: Alexander Tran

As a school psychologist, Mrs. Pearson joined our Spartan family roughly just two years ago. Graduating from Savanna High School in Anaheim, Mrs. Pearson was active in the school’s cheerleading program and “pep” club. She would go on to attend Chapman University, where she majored in psychology and worked throughout college. Prior to joining our Spartan family, Mrs. Pearson worked at Ocean View Unified School District in Huntington Beach. When asked about her favorite aspect of working here at Villa Park High School, it would be interacting with both staff and students. Some fun facts about Mrs. Pearson is a mom of three; enjoys tap dancing; and loves shopping.

Written by: Alexander Tran

As a school certified kitchen aid, Mrs. Wassiliew has worked in OUSD school kitchens for over 16 years, twelve of which were here at Villa Park High School. Considering her many years here within OUSD, Mrs. Wassiliew has ingrained herself within the community. Graduating from Orange High School in 1969, Mrs. Wassiliew participated in drama and played in school sports. Right after graduating from high school, Mrs. Wassiliew worked at Disneyland. Prior to joining our Spartan family in 2012, she previously worked at Albertson, which speaks to her organizational skills. When asked about her favorite experience here at Villa Park High School, it would be when her granddaughter attended Villa Park. One fun fact about Mrs. Wassiliew is that she really enjoys working with the students and staff here at Villa Park High School.

Written by: Trinity Laurenson-Aumua

Baseball

This Wednesday, the junior varsity and varsity teams went against El Modena High School. The junior varsity team won with a score of 3 to 2 and the varsity team won 6 to 1. This Friday, the baseball program will be going against El Modena High School once again. Good luck baseball!

Boys Golf

On Monday, the junior varsity and varsity teams went against Brea Olinda High school. The junior varsity team won with a score of 482 to 494 and the varsity team won 426 to 447. This Wednesday, the junior varsity and varsity team went against Yorba Linda High School. The junior varsity team lost with a score of 218 to 196 and the varsity team lost with the same score of 218 to 196.

Boys Swimming

This Wednesday, the boys junior varsity team hosted a meet against El Modena High School. The boys swim team ended the meet with a program sweep, all teams won. Congrats boys swimming!

Girls Swimming

This Wednesday, the girls junior varsity and varsity swim teams hosted a meet against El Modena High School. The girls swim team ended the meet with a program sweep, all teams won. Congrats girls swimming!

Softball

This Tuesday, the varsity softball teams went against Esperanza High School and lost 3 to 9. On Thursday, the varsity and junior varsity teams traveled to play against El Modena High School. The junior varsity team lost with a score of 2 to 21 and the varsity team lost 2 to 4.

Boys Volleyball

This past Tuesday, the boys volleyball program hosted Esperanza High School. The junior varsity team lost with the score of 0 to 2 and the varsity team lost with the score of 2 to 3. Thursday’s games were against Brea Olinda High School. The junior varsity team won with the score of 2 to 0 and the varsity team won as well with the score of 3 to 1. Great job boys volleyball!

Boys Tennis

This Tuesday, the boys tennis teams went against Foothill High School. The junior varsity lost 1 to 17 and the varsity team lost 3 to 15.

Track and Field

This past Wednesday, the boys and girls track teams competed against Yorba Linda High School. The boys varsity team won 64-63 as well as the girls varsity team winning 82-45. Congratulations track and field!

Contact our Athletic Director, Tom Fox tfox@orangeusd.org

Click Here to Visit VPHS Athletics

Please check out the VP Sports schedule for the latest game schedule, results, and events.

If you are on Instagram, follow our teams to stay updated on game results, schedules, and other team-related events:

• VPHS Boys Basketball
• VPHS Girls Basketball
• VPHS Rugby (NEW)
• VPHS Boys Soccer
• VPHS Girls Soccer
• VPHS Wrestling
• VPHS Aquatics - Water Polo Boys (Fall) Girls (Winter) Swimming (Spring)
• VPHS Cheer & Stunt
• VPHS Cross Country (Fall)
• VPHS esports
• VPHS Football (Fall)
• VPHS Flag Football (Fall)
• VPHS Girls Golf (Fall)
• VPHS Girls Tennis (Fall)
• VPHS Girls Volleyball (Fall)
• VPHS Baseball (Spring)
• VPHS Boys Golf (Spring)
• VPHS Boys Volleyball (Spring)
• VPHS Softball (Spring)
• VPHS Boys Tennis (Spring)
• VPHS Track & Field (Spring)

March 25-29: Spring Break

April 9-12: SBAC Testing - English/Language Arts

April 15-19: SBAC Testing - Mathematics

April 23-26: SBAC Testing - Science

May 6-17: AP Testing

May 27: Memorial Day - No School

May 31: Senior Blowout Assembly

June 5-6: Final Exams - Minimum Days

June 6: VPHS Graduation

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We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.

Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.

VPHS Fundraiser Events

Section 5 of Article IX of the state of California constitution guarantees students a "free public education". Any requests financial requests from coaches or teachers shall be donations and therefore not required to participate.

Villa Park is a public school, which means we offer a free public education. Any fees attached to events, such as field trips, are requested as a donation from families. Your child will not be excluded from the event if you are unable to donate for a school day field trip or program.