Vista Oaks Update

• Apr 1: No school due to Cesar Chavez Day

• Apr 3: Parent Educator Workshop: Beyond LOL and OMG (flyer and RSVP below)

• Apr 9: Incoming Freshman Meeting!

• Apr 15-26: CAASPP Testing

• Apr 19 and Apr 22: No school due to Spring Recess

• Apr 26: VO High School Prom (lots of info below)

• May 13: Curriculum Extravaganza (more info to come!)

• May 22: 8th grade Promotion and High School Graduation Ceremonies

• May 28: Last day of school

This week in the CAASPP corner we're highlighting the Khan Academy app! It's pretty amazing! For example, the Math, which is Common Core is interactive: students can swipe and use their fingers to write in numbers. It's really easy and fun to use, and kids enjoy earning points and building their worlds with earned points. There are also test prep classes/resources for HS students, as well as all usual subjects.

Parent Educator Workshop Survey 2024

Click on the link below, give us your feedback, and be entered in a drawing for a $25 AMAZON CARD! Please submit your survey by March 29th.

https://forms.gle/LjaE9XsBJiNpdGKe9

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.

When parking on campus, all Vista Oaks staff and families must park in the Excelsior Middle School parking lot.

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!

The Oak Room is open:

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.

The Lending Library has curriculum that families have ordered through Vista Oaks and has been returned after use. It has new curriculum that families have decided not to use or didn't need. It has fun learning games and activity books. We even have novels and picture books that you can borrow! All items are free for you to use in your homeschooling. Come to the Oak Room during open hours and Cyrina will be happy to show you what is available and how to check out items.

Due to the severity of allergies of several students, tree nuts or peanuts are not allowed on campus. If your child brings items with nuts, they will not be able to eat them while at school. Thank you for your support in keeping our community safe.

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

speakup@vistaoaks.net

209-443-3003

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