Vista Oaks Update
A great place for your child to grow
Byron and East Bay News
May 3, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 6: Parent LCAP input meeting, all are welcome! (info below)
May 6: School Site Council Meeting, 3-3:45
May 13: Curriculum Extravaganza (info and RSVP below) 10-noon
May 13: TK/K Kickoff (RSVP required, info below)
May 16: Think Tank Open House for Think Tank Students Only (flyer below)
May 17: Tie Dye Extravaganza! (flyer below)
May 22: 8th grade Promotion and High School Graduation Ceremonies
May 28: Last day of school
Join us for our School Site Council Meeting
May 6th 3-3:45. All are welcome!
Curriculum Extravaganza
TK-K Kickoff
✨Vista Oaks Students LEAD!✨
Support with Internet Costs for Families in Need
Affordable Connectivity Program
What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
- The ACP is a federal program to help eligible households pay for internet service.
- The ACP provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills for households not located on qualifying Tribal lands and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
- There are several ways to qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program such as participating in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch or School Breakfast Program, including the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); participating in certain other federal assistance programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, WIC benefits, or Federal Pell Grants (current award year); or having a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Eligible households can find out more and enroll by visiting getinternet.gov.
Want to receive texts from the school?
Parking on Campus
Where do I park when I come on campus?
We are not allowed to park in the lots in front of our school as those are designated for the Byron District Office staff.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Oak Room (School Office) Hours:
Oak Room Hours
Monday: 8:30-3:30 (Closed for lunch supervision from 11:30-12:05)
Tuesday: 8:30-3:30 (May be closed for lunch supervision from 11:50-12:10)
Wednesday: 8:30-3:30 (May be closed for lunch supervision from 11:50-12:10)
Thursday: 8:30-3:30 (May be closed for lunch supervision from 11:50-12:10)
Friday: 8:30-3:00 (Closed for lunch supervision from 11:30-12:05)
Megan (Site Director) and Cyrina (Campus Coordinator) are the ones who provide lunch supervision each day, so if a staff member isn't in the Oak Room, it will be closed. If you are on campus and need into the Oak room, we will let you in at the end of lunch. If you need to speak with one of us during closed times, you will find us out at the lunch tables.
Lending Library
Come to the Oak Room and visit the Lending Library!
Vista Oaks is a Nut-Free Campus
Speak up for Safety!
We love when our students are able to share concerns with us directly, but having an anonymous option is really helpful for some! We have a safety line in place for this.
STUDENTS CAN EASILY AND CONFIDENTIALLY REPORT THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:
- BULLYING
- PEERS IN CRISIS
- PLANNED FIGHTS
- THREATS OF VIOLENCE
- OTHER URGENT SITUATIONS
JUST EMAIL, CALL OR TEXT
209-443-3003
Two New Innovative Apps to Support Youth Mental Health
On January 16, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched two free online behavioral health services platforms that are available to all California children, youth, and families, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status. The platforms, which are a part of the CalHOPE program, offer free one-on-one support with live coaches, a library of multimedia resources, wellness exercises, and peer communities moderated by trained behavioral health professionals.
- Details on the specific Apps:
- BrightLife Kids, is for parents or caregivers and kids 0-12 years old and is available via iOS (on Android mid-2024).
- Soluna, is for teens and young adults ages 13-25, and is available via iOS and Android.https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/CYBHI/Pages/BHVS-Platform.aspx
Executive Director of Vista Oaks Charter School