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Bulldog News
April 14, 2024
Principal's Message
Hello Families,
We had a wonderful week of learning and performances which started with the solar eclipse on Monday and several evenings celebrating our music and dance conservatories at VUSD's Arts under the Stars at the Moonlight! It was three beautiful evenings seeing our students share their creative talents.
Open House and Fifth Grade Exhibition are this coming this Thursday evening! We can't wait to open up our classrooms and share our learning with our community. See times below!
Our Vista Academy Children's Theatre presents Seussical, Jr. this coming Friday and Saturday. You will not want to miss this musical presented by over 40 of our students. Make sure you get your Seussical, Jr. tickets for Friday and Saturday. We are selling out fast, especially Friday evening.
Also, make sure to purchase yearbooks. Information below on how ot purchase.
Please read below for information and upcoming events,
Benjie Walker
Principal
Chanelle Berthiaume
Assistant Principal
Important Dates
April 18: 5th Grade Exhibition/ K-4th Open House
April 19 - 20: Seussical Jr.
April 22 - May 27 - CAASPP Testing Window
April 26: Dia de los Ninos
May 1: State Testing Begins in Grades 3-5
May 10: Dancing Afuera
May 31: Kinder Show and Promotion
June 4: 5th Grade Promotion, 12:50 PM
June 5: Last Day of School, Minimum Day
School Calendar:
Open House
5th Grade Exhibition
Annual School Survey
Every year, our school survey is shared to honor our family's voices to learn more about what's working and what we can be improve on. Please take a moment to complete the 2024 VAPA School Survey by April 19, 2024.
All families who complete the survey will be entered for a raffle for... drumroll please... a prime parking spot for our Kinder-4th Grade Open House and another spot for our 5th Grade Promotion. Please consider giving us your insights so we can feedforward into next year.
Book Fair
California State Testing 3rd-5th Grade
3rd-5th Families, Vista Academy's testing window is from April 22 - May 24. Please review the letter shared with families regarding state testing.
It is very important that your students be at school and on time on state testing days. Past experience has shown that students who take the assessments with their class perform at a higher level than those who take a make-up assessment at a different time. If you need to schedule a medical appointment for your child in the next couple of months, be sure to check with your child’s teacher to find out what days to avoid when scheduling the appointment.
Thank you for helping us prepare for state testing.
Campus Clinic Counseling Services
Vista Unified remains committed to supporting student mental wellness. We are excited to announce our partnership with Campus Clinic to provide mental wellness services to students of our district. Services are available to all students, regardless of insurance status. Campus Clinic provides mental health services through one-on-one sessions in person or via telehealth. Sessions are with a licensed medical professional and can take place while the student remains at school. Interested families can begin the registration process by scanning the QR code on the attached flier or by calling 855-286-2577.
Suessical Jr. April 19-20
Buy your Seussical Jr tickets here! Or use the QR code below.
New Application for 2024/ 2025 AMPM Program
All students must apply for the 24-25 school year and will be placed on a waiting list at this time. When they do enrollment, they will call each family individually. At this time we do not have a timeline for when we will begin registering students from the waitlist.
Yearbooks for Sale!
Deadline to purchase yearbooks is April 15, 2024. PTO will be accepting cash and check before and after school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Yearbook order forms will also be available in the office with envelopes. If you choose to purchase this way, please fill out all information on the order form, place cash or check in the envelope and inside the PTO mailbox on the exterior of the office (mailbox with the sticker).
Yearbook scholarships for 5th graders: PTO has scholarships available to cover the cost of yearbooks for 30 5th graders! Our goal is to get ALL 5th grade yearbooks covered, so you can also donate to the 5th grade yearbook fund. Scan the QR code in the flyer to take you to our website where you can create an account, purchase yearbooks, apply for the 5th grade yearbook scholarship, and donate to the yearbook scholarship fund!
Nominatations For Our 2024/2025 PTO Foundation Board
Nomination Deadline for new Foundation Board Positions up until Apr 30, 2024 11:59pm. TO be voted on the May 7, 2024
Regular Foundation Meeting - vote in new Foundation Board - families can nominate themselves for an open position and/or another person that they believe would be a good fit.
Foundation Position Descriptions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SnqR7CQaheOKWhG6ExpfJ_Jc5yUo2i3eGv9RskRGMeE/edit?usp=sharing
Nominating Slate:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E8uK0-rCCdv2shAqmDYvn7S4GmX9HOn1zag5ApYlDSk/edit?usp=sharing
We need volunteers for our upcoming events!
Dia De Los Ninos- April 26th
We need volunteers for Dia! If you are interested in helping please sign up here. We will be in contact with you after spring break with more information. Thank you!
Clothing and Crochet Drive
Counselors Newsletter
Updated Guidelines for Keeping Sick Students at Home
Donations Needed for the Health Office
School Hours
8:00 AM - 2:10 PM
*Gates open at 7:30 AM for breakfast. Students may not be dropped off before 7:30 AM for safety since we do not provide supervision before 7:30.
Breakfast Offered Before School Only
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
Breakfast and lunch is free for all students at Vista Academy. You do not need to fill out an application.
Fruit and salad bar is also available. For more information please visit:
Device Coverage
Here is the link to the Mobile Device Coverage Protection Plan. Renewal begins July 1st and ends June 30th each school year.
This Plan is $20 for two incidents and is available at the following link. https://vusd.myschoolcentral.com/
As an FYI: Cracked or damaged screen replacement per incident = $150
Chromebook total damage replacement per incident = $322
Power adapters are not included in the plan
Volunteering Update
We love our volunteers and cannot wait to welcome you on campus!
In order for volunteers to help in classrooms or outdoor spaces, here are the requirements:
- Must complete the VUSD Volunteer Application
- Review the Code of Conduct (images below)
- Must complete a TB questionnaire. If you have not had a history of TB, then you do the lab test. Please email our school nurse, Brenda VanDerPol, with any questions at brendavanderpol@vistausd.org.
If you are interested in being an Essential Volunteer, please
- Submit your paperwork to Ms. AnaKaren in the office.
- Reach out to your teacher for volunteer opportunities OR any of our specialty teachers. Must pre-arrange to volunteer. Thank you!
We look forward to welcoming back all of our volunteers. Thank you for your cooperation!
ID Required When Checking Out Students
Please bring your ID when coming into the office. An ID is needed to check students out and all visitors must scan their ID to enter school. Thank you for your help.
Community Resourse Corner
Newcomers and Refugees
Low Cost Internet
Vista Academy Foundation (PTO)
There are many ways to support our teachers and students and our Foundation has set up several options for you below.
As a Vista Academy family you are encouraged to register on the Vista Academy Foundation Website. You will have access to all the Foundation/PTO tookit. SIgn up HERE.
To get the most up to date information, ask questions, make comments, and share thoughts with other Vista Academy families, join our “Families of Vista Academy” Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/1692479804104789
Title I Required Documents
Office Support
The office will be open to assist families from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help in any way we can.
Phone: 760-941-0880
Email:
General Information: anakarengarcia@vistausd.org
Registration/Health/Attendance Concerns:sharonsantiago@vistausd.org
Registration/General Information: rosysimmonds@vistausd.org
Parent Liaison: susanacruz@vistausd.org
Principal: benjiewalker@vistausd.org
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School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Vista Academy's School Accountability Report Card is now available for review on our website (link at the bottom of the page). A hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.
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Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Email: vistaacademyes@vistausd.org
Website: vapa.vistausd.org
Location: 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 760-941-0880
Twitter: @VistaAVPA