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September 8, 2021
COVID TESTING WEBINAR TONIGHT @ 6:30
Optional Weekly COVID Testing Information
We are pleased to share that we are partnering with healthcare professionals to provide regular, optional student testing at USD school sites starting mid-September. This new partnership with Grapefruit COVID Testing adds an additional layer in our safety protocols in order to continue to support healthy learning environments in USD.
The online Town Hall meeting will be presented by doctors from Grapefruit COVID Testing who will explain the optional COVID-19 testing program that will be available to all Union School District students attending school on campus. Only students whose parents/guardians authorize the testing would participate, and parents will receive secure, same-day results.
Click the link below to join tonight's meeting at 6:30. More information about Grapefruit as well as a recording of the town hall meeting will be shared with all families in English and Spanish on Friday, September 10, 2021 and will also be posted on the website.
PICTURE DAY - FRIDAY
To provide the safest possible environment, we will not be taking group pictures this year. Instead, Lifetouch will combine the images of all students in a class into a composite (grid) class picture.
Remember to have your child wear a favorite outfit and a fabulous smile to school on Friday morning.
ALTA VISTA PARENT BUDDY PROGRAM
NEW TEAM ALTA VISTA FAMILIES
If your family is new to Alta Vista this year, we would like to invite you to participate in the Alta Vista Parent Buddy Program. As a new member of our community, you will be paired with a veteran Alta Vista parent who can answer questions about school and provide helpful information. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this FORM
(https://forms.gle/xMMiQJJYWfK6c5pL6) by Friday, September 17th.
VETERAN TEAM ALTA VISTA FAMILIES
We want all our Alta Vista families to feel welcomed and supported! We are looking for returning (veteran) parents to support our new new families. As a buddy, you will reach out to the parents, answer questions, and be a resource for them during their transition to our school community. Please fill out this FORM (https://forms.gle/AKxPL6PeBAHkjE8n8) by Friday, September 17th if you are interested in being a buddy to a new Alta Vista family.
NEWS FOR OUR ENGLISH LEARNERS' FAMILIES
School Site Council Opening
Many of our Alta Vista families are fortunate to speak more than one language at home. We would like to include the family of one of our English Learners to be part of our committee. If you are interested in participating in Alta Vista's School Site Council, please email Cathy Bailey (baileyc@unionsd.org).
DELAC Meeting
Parents of English Learners-please save the date! Our next District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting will be held next week on September 15 from 3:15-4:15 pm on Zoom. We will be presenting information about the ELPAC and upcoming parent workshops, and our teacher leaders from our district EL Committee will share updates from each of their school sites. We hope to see you there!
Our community liaison, Paulina, will be simultaneously translating the meeting for our Spanish speaking parents.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/89792267674
Meeting ID: 897 9226 7674
¡Llamando a todos los padres de los estudiantes de inglés! Venga y únase a nuestra reunión del Comité Asesor de Estudiantes de Inglés del Distrito (DELAC) esta próxima semana el 15 de septiembre de 3: 15-4: 15 pm por Zoom. Estaremos presentando información sobre el examen de ELPAC y de los próximos talleres para padres. Nuestros líderes de maestros del Comité EL del distrito también compartirán información de lo que está sucediendo en cada una de sus escuelas. ¡No se lo pierda!
Nuestro enlace comunitaria, Paulina, traducirá simultáneamente la reunión para nuestros padres de habla hispana.
Unase a la reunión de Zoom usando este enlace:
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/89792267674
ID de la reunión: 897 9226 7674
ALTA VISTA IN ACTION
First Grade
Learning about "Bug" during a Kimochis morning meeting.
Fourth Grade
Who's ready for Quizlet Live?
Fifth Grade
HOME & SCHOOL CLUB NEWS
Cougar C.A.G.E. Final Days
The C.A.G.E. is now open!!
The AVHSC funds what is not otherwise funded by the District. This includes everything from PE and Music instruction, to fundamental safety needs like Crossing Guards. Based on the school's spending from 2017 through 2020, on average, the AVHSC Spends $199,500 on Enrichment and other needed programs at the school.
Make your donation using the link below. The grade with the highest percentage of participation by donating on or before September 13th, 2021 will WIN A PIZZA PARTY!
DONATIONS DIRECT LINK: https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/store
AVHSC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization Tax ID: 77-0293970 Double your donation with Corporate Matching thru an employer, if possible. Use your match to level up to "Mountain Lion" and receive your Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirt!!!
Help Create And Give Enrichment to our Children!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 10 - Picture Day on Friday
Alta Vista Elementary School
Email: baileyc@unionsd.org
Website: altavista.unionsd.org
Location: 200 Blossom Valley Drive, LG
Phone: 408.356.6146
Twitter: @TeamAltaVista