VMMS Community Connection

Greetings Viper Community!

I am beyond excited and honored that I have been granted the opportunity to serve Vista Magnet as principal. I take on this new role with an open heart and mind. Together we will continue to build the legacy that IS Vista Magnet while looking forward to new possibilities for our amazing school community!

Our fantastic teachers and staff have been preparing to welcome our Viper students and usher them into a successful year at VMMS. We are guided by our school Mission & Vision as well as the VUSD Framework for the Future. Please join us in partnership through the many opportunities to support our school through your participation in our PTA, Community School events, and Home-School Connection Workshops. More information to follow!

Please review important updates and reminders to gear up for an EPIC 2024-2025 school year at VMMS. Continue to enjoy your summertime fun and we'll see you soon!

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Rich

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Please save the date for site registration at Vista Magnet:

6th graders will register on Monday, August 5th,

7th graders will register on Tuesday, August 6th

8th graders will register on Wednesday, August 7th

*Siblings are welcome to register the same day

Registration is in the Vista Magnet gym from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

We anticipate a crowd at 9:00 am, so to avoid long waits please arrive later. Families will enter school through our front entrance on Civic Center Drive.

Students should attend with parents to take yearbook photos and ID card photos. Please dress well following our school dress code for your pictures.

VMMS PE clothes, spirit wear, and yearbooks will be available for purchase. We accept CASH and CHECKS only. Also, as you shop for back to school clothes, please be aware that Vista Magnet enforces our school dress code. Please refer to our Student Handbook on our school website for more information about school policies and dress code.

New students will also pick up their Chromebooks during registration days, so we recommend you bring a bag to help carry all your items.

Prior to site registration, all families are required to complete online registration via AERIES Parent Portal. Click HERE for more information.

Once you complete online registration, you will need to print and bring the following forms to the VMMS Registration:

● Emergency Card

● Student Health History

● VMMS Student and Parent/Guardian Agreements 24-25

* If you need help completing online registration or printing forms our staff will be able to assist you on campus during registration days.

Proof of the following vaccinations must be provided for enrollment.

*ALL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING IMMUNIZATIONS COMPLETED:

DTap – 5 doses, Polio- 4 doses, Hepatitis B – 3 doses, MMR – 2 doses and Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2 doses.

*In addition - ALL 7th and 8th grade students: TDap Whooping Cough Immunization

Daily Learning Schedule

This year our daily learning schedule has been updated: first period starts at 9:00 am on Tuesday through Friday, and at 10:00 am on late start Mondays. Dismissal will be at 3:36 pm each day.

VMMS Daily Learning Schedule 24-25

Gates will open on Mondays @ 9:30 and Tuesday-Friday @ 8:30.

First Day of School, August 15th

Student schedules will be posted on AERIES the morning of August 15th. Each student will pick up their schedule once they arrive on campus.

7th & 8th Grade: Pick up schedules in Lunch Area

6th Grade: Pick up schedules in Palm Court

Suggested Supplies:

*Be reminded that students travel from class to class with their supplies in their backpacks

Pencils/Pens

Highlighters

6 Composition Books

Folders

Charged VMMS Chromebook

Water bottle

School Gates open Mondays @ 9:30 and Tuesday-Friday @ 8:30.

Supervised Pick-Up and Drop-Off located on Eucalyptus Ave. or enter through the field at the Citrus Ave. gate. Please be mindful of traffic rules to ensure student safety. In addition, please do not park or drop off in the main staff parking lot.

VMMS partners with the VUSD AM/PM Comprehensive Program for before and after school care.

Program Application available via VUSD Website HERE.

Site Leader: Jasmine Keeton

The AM-PM Comprehensive Program is free to the following students:

1. Students who are defined as homeless youth, as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

2. Students who are in the foster youth program

3. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch based on federal guidelines

We are excited to welcome all Viper students! There are many campus events that will be taking place the first few weeks of the school year to support connection and belonging at VMMS. Grade levels and village teams will do lots of motivational lessons and activities to engage Vipers as they take on the new school year i.e. Essential Agreements, growth mindset, etc.

Help us cheer them on as they embark on an new and EPIC learning adventure at VMMS!.

Please be sure to review our Student and Parent/Guardian Agreements to support your student's success this year.

In addition, as a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) school we will be focusing on The Viper Way: Be Epic! These are our school-wide behavior expectations that will be introduced and referenced throughout the school year.

ParentSquare is a new communication tool for all VUSD parents. We look forward to utilizing ParentSquare to enhance our home-school communication. Please ensure you sign up and download the app onto your phone device! More information HERE.

On a weekly basis you will receive a voice call with important reminders and the VMMS Community Connection newsletter. Please do not hesitate to contact our office @ 760-726-5766 regarding any questions.

In June, we had over 100 6th/7th/8th grade Vipers engaged in our signature Extended Learning Opportunity. Shout out to Viper Staff and even former Vipers from RBV and Vista HS who made this experience fun and memorable! Here is our Camp Viper team:

• Liz Ryder/Jessica Starcher
• Yenny Carrio/Krystina Andrade
• Dannie Campobasso/Caroline Lennon
• Maxine Pinnick/Chad Holland
• Nico Galasso/Serena Roberts
• Barb Spinosa
• Yudith Gonzalez/Barbara Felder/Pam Barrett
• Kathy Sims/Tom Geu/Suzanne Chana

There were many opportunities for Vipers to connect, design, and create. Fun was had by all during the field trips to the San Diego Zoo and Palomar Planetarium. A special thank you to Jen Eckle for her coordination and leadership during another unforgettable Viper ELO experience!

Our campus has been buzzing with construction crews hard at work completing various projects. Please pardon the dust as this is an ongoing reality to address the needs of our site facility. Thank you to our Vista community for supporting bond measures that positively impact our schools!

Listed are the current active and upcoming projects:

1) 200 Hallway ground and concrete work

2) 200 Hallway, Palm Court and a portion of 100 hallway Roof

3) All classrooms and common areas- installment of new PA system and digital clocks

4) Cafeteria- installment of new service stations with digital menus

5) Gym floor and stage

Student Registration

• August 5th, 6th, 7th

• 9 am to 1 pm in VMMS gym and library

Tuesday, August 13

• New Viper Welcome Event @ 5:00-6:00

• More info HERE

Thursday, August 15

• First Day of School!

• 8:30 am: Student schedule pickup - 6th grade in the Palm Court, 7th/8th grade in the lunch area

• 9:00 am: First period classes begin

Thursday, August 29

• Back to School Night @ 6:00-7:00 PM