Ventana Vistas
August 16th - 22nd, 2023
Upcoming Events
August
14 - 17 Dibels Testing
14 - Beginning Orchestra Mtg - MZ Site (6 pm)
15 - Beginning Orchestra Mrg - CV Site (6 pm)
16 - Beginning Band information Night (Parent Only Meeting) - CFHS (7 pm)
17 - 21 - Student Band Interviews
17 - First FFO Meeting at 8:15 am
17 & 18 - CoGat Testing - 4th & 5th Grade
17 & 18 - Student Band Interviews
19 - Orchestra Camp at CFHS (9:30 - 11:30 am)
21 - Curriculum Night (Parent Only Meeting) - 5 pm Kinder & 6 pm 1st Grade
22 - Curriculum Night (Parent Only Meeting) - 5 pm 2nd Grade & 6 pm 3rd Grade
23 - Curriculum Night (Parent Only Meeting) - 5 pm 4th Grade & 6 pm 5th Grade
23 & 24 - CoGat Testing - 2nd Grade
26 - Band Camp at CFHS (11:30 - 4:00 pm)
Principal's Desk
Curriculum Nights: (Parents only)
August 21, 2023, Kindergarten 5:00-6:00 PM
August 21, 2023, 1st grade 6:00-7:00 PM
August 22, 2023, 2nd grade 5:00-6:00 PM
August 22, 2023, 3rd grade 6:00-7:00 PM
August 23, 2023, 4th grade 5:00-6:00 PM
August 23, 2023, 5th grade 6:00-7:00 PM
On this evening you will learn about the curriculum used in the grade level and what students
will be learning. You will also find out what a day looks like for your student. Additionally, you
will learn about assessments that are given, homework and classroom expectations. Please be
sure to stop by the MPR to meet our PE, Music, Art, Spanish and Robotics teachers. I will also
be in the MPR along with representatives from our FFO. This is a parent only event so that our teachers can share all the important information to make this school year a success for your
student.
First week of school
The first week of school flew by. The students had fun getting back into the school routines.
We are still working on the routines and procedures in classrooms and the students are learning the new routines and procedures for their grade level.
Parent Volunteers Needed
If there are any parents that would be interested in helping from 3:00-3:20 with dismissal, please let us know. We need volunteers to help load cars and ensure students are picked up
from their spot that that they are sent to. Please phone the office if you can help out.
Mrs. Guido, PE Teacher
Mrs. Guido is new to Ventana Vista, but the students are doing a great job learning the routines and procedures in PE this year. They are moving about and learning new movement games.
Mrs. Guido came to us from Sunrise Drive Elementary School last year and prior to that taught many years in California.
Mrs. Lee, Music, Band and Choir Teacher
Mrs. Lee is new to Ventana Vista this year, but the students are already learning rhythm and beats. The 5th graders were playing a game and trying to beat the teacher. The students really seem to enjoy Mrs. Lee’s enthusiasm and excitement. She completed her student teaching in our district and she has taught in another Tucson school district.
Mrs. Barreda, 2nd grade teacher
Mrs. Barreda comes to us from another district in Tucson. She is excited to be using her native language with the students as she teaches the Science and Social Studies in Spanish and also math and reading and writing in English. Her students are enjoying being in her class.
Extended Math with Mrs. Clark
The extended math students were learning how to use the ladder method to find the least common multiple and the greatest common factor. If your student is in 5th grade extended math, ask them what they learned.
Hot lunch/milk
Hot lunch is $3.25 this year. Students can purchase milk separately at a cost of $0.50. Every student will have a lunch card in their classroom. If you do not want your child to eat school lunch or purchase milk, please let the teacher know.
Movie Night
It was great to see those of you that attended “Movie Night.” It was an enjoyable evening for families.
Updated COVID Guidelines
FFO Corner
FFO Public Meeting
Spirit Wear
Governing Board Members
Eileen Jackson, President
Amy Krauss, Vice President
Amy Bhola
abhola@cfsd16.org
Doug Hadley
dhadley@cfsd16.org
Gina Mehmert
gmehmert@cfsd16.org
Dr. Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 18
Representative Nancy Gutierrez
Representative Chris Mathis
Senator Priya Sundareshan