Panther Press
Jan. 28, 2022
Save the Date - 8th Grade Orientation Night
Child Tax Credit Information
Dear Parents,
This year, the US government is providing up to $3,600 per child to parents and caretakers, yet many families in the Vista Unified School District may miss out on collecting the full benefit.
On behalf of researchers at UC San Diego, the district is inviting you to participate in a short survey about this new child benefit. Through this survey, you may learn that you are eligible for the new child benefit, and you may also be eligible for free assistance to collect the benefit. This free assistance will be provided to many eligible families by the UCSD research team and its partner, a local non-profit organization. The assistance is valuable because to obtain the full benefit, known as the Child Tax Credit, families will need to file an income tax return in winter 2022.
This survey is being sent to all families in the district. It should take no more than 7 minutes to complete. Individual answers will not be shared with anyone at the district or your childβs school, and will only be viewable by the research team. Please consider taking this survey as Vista Unified wants to see all of its families receiving the income supports that the government is providing! The survey is available in English and Spanish.
Survey Link: https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVypLMi9ultXzBY
Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
ELPAC Testing
The Speaking part of the ELPAC, the annual assessment for all English learners, will be given on Wednesday, February 9, Thursday, February 10, and Friday, February 11.
District testers will be onsite in the library to test each student one on one. English learners will be called from their classes throughout the day to take the speaking test, which takes approximately 25 minutes per student.Food Delivery for Students?
Prospective Panther Tours
VHS Student Artist of the Week
PSST World
Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.
Vista Unified School District Events - Save the Date!
Wavecrest Cafe Nutrition Newsletter
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
Join the PTSA!
From the Librarian
Place your Order for Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests!
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Hereβs what you need to know about your order:
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
- Orders will ship free starting in late January
Covid Policies
Here is the most recent K-12 Covid Decision Tree (Spanish).
Options for Testing
Inspire Diagnostics is now offering free Covid testing for students and staff!
Get Vista Vaccinated!
Important - Current Mask Mandate
Panthers After Hours
Help your student start the semester strong! Panthers After Hours is a great place for students to get the help they need. We have library hours after school everyday from 2:20 - 5 pm. Students can work with classmates and/or tutors to start the semester off right.
Also in Panthers After Hours - Miss Janet's cooking class menus for this month include: chicken fried rice, tacos, lemon pound cake, spaghetti & meatballs, and pizza rolls. Classes are every Monday and Thursday, and the first 15 students to arrive can cook and then eat these great meals. Please check out www.panthersafterhours.com to see what else we have on offer for students everyday.
If you have any questions, email Mrs. Camplisson at kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org
Athletic Clearance Packet
Want to play a sport? You will need to fill out this packet and get it signed by a doctor. When you have it complete turn it in to your Coach or the Athletic Trainer.
Boys and Girls Golf
Softball Tryouts
Cheer 2022-2023 Informational Meeting
Yearbook Senior Ads
Reserve a senior ad for in the yearbook now! Utilize Jostens design services by purchasing directly at JostensAdService.com, or you can also pay for the ad at the school's VHS Webstore, and create the ad personally with the yearbook advisor. The deadline for either is January 31, 2022. Click here for a flyer!
Senior Cap & Gown Ordering
Orders can be placed online at www.jostens.com, or through the Jostens Service Center in person or over the phone (858-486-2020). If you have questions please contact Jostens directly by phone, through Instagram @jostens_tallguy, or email our Jostens rep, Mark Boyer, at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
Grad Nite at Disneyland - Friday May 20
Tickets will be $210 with a Panther Pass and $215 without while supplies last. You can order them starting Dec. 1 in Finance or online at the webstore: https://vhspantherstore.myschoolcentral.com/
Need Help with College/Financial Aid Applications?
Earn 5 Star Points for your House!
Little Free Art Gallery
MORE CLUBS!
German Club meets at lunch in V4 on Wednesdays.
Ballet Folkloriko meets after school in N11.
- Together Club meets at lunch in V8 on Thursdays.
- Christian Club meets at the flag pole at 8am for Parlor Donuts and prayer.
AVID Club meetings will be on Fridays in C20 after school.
Vista Surf Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during lunch.
S.T.A.Y. Woke Club now meets every other Wednesday at lunch in D13.
GSA Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in D20.
Key Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at lunch in V31.
Mariachi Club meets every Thursday after school from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program is open to all students Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00pm in room M14.
Get involved in the Black and African American Student Union! See Mrs. Wakefield in Room D13 or click here.
Panther After Hours Ceramics with Ms. Magnuson meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 in J11.
Support our Arts Programs by making or buying buttons! All sales are on even days, the first 15 minutes before school and the last 15 minutes after school. See Mrs. Figueroa in Room J14.
For more VHS Club Info click here.
Cooking Classes
Library Is Open!
The library is open before and after school, and at Nutrition Break. No pass needed!
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Additional Resources for VHS Parents and Students
Hapara Internet Safety and Monitoring
This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.
VHS Title 1, Part A School-Parent Compact
School Accountability Reports (SARC)
State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. A hard copy will be made available upon request at the school site.
The SARC contains all of the following:
- Demographic data
- School safety and climate for learning information
- Academic data
- School completion rates
- Class sizes
- Teacher and staff information
- Curriculum and instruction descriptions
- Postsecondary preparation information
- Fiscal and expenditure data
IMPORTANT INFORMATION π
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
Family & Community Engagement
Community Forum Follow-up
We would like to thank all of the parents who have attended our Community Forums. Your input is extremely essential in cultivating an understanding of how we can best serve our students. Our goal is to close the feedback loop so that you know what decisions are being made at your student's school. Through our conversations and the information we receive we can provide these directly to VHS Action Groups and help facilitate future action.
*Our next Community Forum is March 23*
Information & Technology Workshops
Good news! Technology workshops will be available for parents every week.
Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Thursday evenings at 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Parent Volunteers ππ»ββοΈππ»ββοΈ
Are you looking for ways to be involved in service for our students and community?
(Contact Ms. Dalia for more information)
Community Resources
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County Lifeline Community Resources
Dalia Hipolito Martinez, VHS Community Liaison
daliahipolitomartin@vistausd.org
(760) 726-5611 Ext: 71047
The Importance of Community Engagement
The work we do as Community Liaisons is built on interactive methods that bridge communication between our school and the community. Our culturally rich experiences serve as our foundation for helping our students and their parents in a safe and loving environment. Based on the demographics of our community, Spanish is the home language for many of our families and for this reason we provide bilingual support while also acknowledging and honoring all languages, backgrounds, and narratives. We assist in facilitating families with access to communication and resources. In our mission, we strive to make our greatest efforts to preserve our connections and encourage learning and education for both our students and their families. -Dalia R. Hipolito Martinez
Suggestions?
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers