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Our Lost and Found shelves are overflowing with jackets, sweaters, water bottles and more. Student Council representatives will be gathering all of the items for donation to a local charity on Wednesday, March 6th. Please stop by to see if any of the items should be at your house. Don't wait until the last minute, as the donation pick up is scheduled for the morning.

The Lost and Found is located outside the cafeteria, near the lunch tables.

Over the last few weeks, we have celebrated Black History Month by learning about some of the influential leaders that have made a positive difference. Today, we discussed modern-day heroes, including famous individuals and family members. If you would like to continue the conversation at home, check out the slides and video from today's assembly.

More and more students are bringing cell phones and/or smart watches to school, so it is a good time to remind everyone of the rules and regulations related to these devices:

• A cell phone and/or a smart watch may be carried to school and at school-sponsored activities. However, cell phone usage is restricted to before and after school and at school-sponsored activities as long as they do not create a distraction or disruption.
• It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that cell phones and/or a smart watch are turned off and out of sight during during school hours. This means that the devices need to be students' backpacks. Alternatively, phones and/or watches can be kept in the office between 8:15 and 2:40.
• The Union School District shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of a cell phone and/or smart watch.

The Online Auction is runs from this Thursday, February 29 through Sunday, March 3.

It’s that time of the year when all of us get the opportunity to dress up in our cultural attire and share the uniqueness of our heritage with our Alta Vista family and friends. As in years past, let us all come together and make the 2024 Multicultural Night a grand success...!

MCN is an opportunity for everyone to share and celebrate the diverse traditions present within the Alta Vista family. It is an occasion for kids and adults alike to enjoy and experience the diversity and varied heritage that the school provides, as a community. Please mark your calendars and come enjoy an evening of fun, food and frolic on Friday, May 31st from 5pm to 7pm, on campus.

There will be an informational Zoom meeting on Friday, March 1st at 7pm.

Topic: Multicultural Night
Time: Mar 1, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77035149163?pwd=faJ1zuBVrFOdXlj921UlaUerc3EpRW.1
Meeting ID: 770 3514 9163
Passcode: 5jEfPs

If you are interested in learning more about the MCN please fill out this Interest Form.

The Alta Vista annual variety show is around the corner! Come share your talent!

* Do you sing, dance, or play an instrument?

* How about a magic trick, recite a poem, walk us through your latest creation?

* Or would you surprise us and create a fun act with your friends?

* Be original!

Open to ALL Alta Vista students grades TK - 5. Performance time is limited to 1 minute 30 seconds.

• Register: Friday, March 1, by end of day
• Audition date: Tuesday, March 5th starting at 2:45pm in the Cafeteria
• Practice date: Tuesday, March 19th starting at 2:45pm in the Cafeteria
• Performance date: Friday, March 29th at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria

All children who audition will be in the show. Parents should fill out the audition form for each child participating by Friday, March 1st, here: Variety Show Registration Form.

After you complete the audition form, you will be directed to a link to sign up for an audition time slot for your act. If an act includes more than one student, only one person needs to sign up for an audition time slot, but each person in the act should complete the registration form above. Sign up time slots for Audition

You will audition during the time slot chosen, in the order you appear on the signup. Students must have an adult supervising them at all times during the audition and rehearsal.

We ask due to limited space only friends/family of the participants attend the event. We can’t make this show happen without the help of parent volunteers. There are options to help before, during, and after the show is over. Please sign up here: Donations & Volunteers

For more information email Misha Seth at mishagseth@gmail.com

Please visit our AVHSC calendar on our website for a full list of events. You can also subscribe to the calendar.

• Thursday, February 29- Sunday March 3 Spring Auction
  
• Wednesday, March 20 Dining For Dollars: Willow Street

We are beyond thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 USD Creativity Showcase! Our theme is Technicolor Dreams. All of our TK through 8th grade students are invited to submit their creative work via our website.

Masterpieces will be displayed and shared at USD’s Health & Wellness Community Event on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at Union Middle School. Submit your entries by Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 6:00pm.

For full details about this event please see the attached flyer or visit bit.ly/USDshowcase. Please direct any questions regarding this event to showcase@unionsd.org.

Parents of English Learners-please save the date! Our next District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting will be held on February, 29th from 3:15-4:15 on Zoom. We will be presenting information about the ELPAC, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and our teacher leaders from our district EL Committee will share updates from each of their school sites. We hope to see you there!

District employee, Paulina Meza, will be simultaneously translating the meeting for our Spanish-speaking parents.

The Zoom link will be shared with parents through Parent Square.

Atención padres de estudiantes de inglés: Nuestra próxima reunión del Comité Asesor Distrital de Estudiantes de Inglés (DELAC) se llevará a cabo el 29 de febrero de 3:15 a 4:15 por Zoom. Presentaremos información sobre ELPAC, Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local (LCAP) y nuestros maestros líderes de nuestro Comité EL del distrito compartirán actualizaciones de cada uno de sus sitios escolares. ¡Esperamos verle ahí!

Nuestra enlace comunitaria, Paulina Meza, traducirá simultáneamente la reunión para nuestros padres de habla hispana.

El enlace de Zoom sera enviado a traves de Parent Square.

An Afternoon of Healthy Fun for the Whole Family!

Activities and Fun Exhibits For All Ages including a Bike Rodeo and Safety Tips, SJPL Maker[Space] Bus, Therapy Assistance Dogs, and more! Connect with USD Teams supporting Student Nutrition and Health, as well as Health & Wellness Providers in our Community.

Enjoy Musical and Cultural Performances by USD Students and take a look at the annual USD Student Writing and Art Showcase by our talented student authors, artists and performers.

Link flyer to: https://fb.me/e/xnp3hPjvH

Email: baileyc@unionsd.org
Website: altavista.unionsd.org
Location: 200 Blossom Valley Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408.356.6146
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