Welcome New Kindergarten Families
July 29, 2022
Principal's Message
Hello Kindergarten Families,
Kindergarten Jumpstart begins on Monday! All incoming kindergarten students are invited to attend Jumpstart to get a head start on the kindergarten routines and meet new friends. Students will be provided a free snack for recess and a free lunch daily prior to dismissal at 11:45 AM. Teachers will pick up students at the lines on the kindergarten blacktop at 8 AM each morning. Please plan on arriving earlier than 8 AM as you will need to find parking in our main parking lot and then walk you child to the kindergarten gate. Please see a staff member or the class lists posted to see your child’s Jumpstart class upon arrival on Monday, 8/1. You will be able to stand with your kindergarten child and walk with them to their classroom door on Monday. Both dropoff and dimissal will be on the kindergarten blacktop. An updated parking Map is provided in the parking information link below.
Also, please review all sections below including immunization information and COVID information. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and in school.
We look forward to meeting everyone on Monday.
Sincerely,
Benjie Walker
Principal
Chanelle Berthiaume
Assistant Principal
Kindergarten Jumpstart Drop Off and Pick Up
UPDATE: Our campus is currently being renovated so our main parking lot and entrance will be under construction during Kindergarten Jumpstart. Please see the attached parking information linked below for Jumpstart drop off and pick up.
Our main parking lot will be open for drop off and dismissal beginning Monday, August 1 for Kindergarten Jumpstart. You will need to enter and exit via the entrance on Santa Fe because our main parking lot exit will be blocked due to sidewalk renovation. Please see Vista Academy Jumpstart Parking and Dropoff/Pickup Information HERE.
Health and Safety
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or Body Aches
- Headache
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
- Sore Throat
- Congestion or Runny Nose
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Diarrhea
We strongly enourage everyone to test your child 24 hours before the first day of Jumpstart to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Mask are optional for staff and students on campus.
Immunizations
Back to School Presentations
Kindergarten Back to School Presentations are scheduled for August 10 at 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM in your child’s classrooms. This will provide you with an opportunity to meet your child’s kindergarten teacher, learn about our kindergarten program and ask any questions you may have prior to the first official day of school, August 17th. Please mark your calendars for Kinder Jumpstart beginning next week and the Kindergarten Back to School Event on August 10 at 11:15 AM. Lunch and activities will be provided for all students while parents attend the Back to School presentations.
We look forward to meeting all of the new students and families.
Registration for 2022-2023 - Final Step - Please Complete Now
All parents of students K-5 must now complete the Data Confirmation Process in Parent Portal. This is the final step in confirming your child’s enrollment for 2022-23!
This process allows parents to verify student data, update emergency contact information, and acknowledge and review critical district information and policies.
Step 1: Complete the data confirmation process by logging into Parent Portal HERE.
- If you forgot your password, select the “forgot password” option. (New families: An email from Parent Portal will have been sent to you after you registered in the office with a link to create an account)
Step 2: You will need your child’s 9 digit student ID to complete several of the forms. You can locate this number in parent portal by following these steps:
Select Student Info
Select Profile
Select General
Step 3: Be sure to fill out these important documents while you complete data confirmation.
Alternative Income Verification
Student Health History
Acceptable Use Policy/Device Insurance. Please be prepared to purchase the $20 device insurance with your credit card or come to the office with cash to complete the process. Device insurance protects the iPads when they are brought home.
Step 4: Complete data confirmation for EACH child attending Vista Academy.
- Select “change student” on the top tab to complete for another child.
Please Note: You do NOT need to print out any documents (even if it says so in Parent Portal). Your signature online is all we need.
Resources: Click on links below for guided instructions:
Office Support
Our office team is coming in a day early on Monday, August 1 to support our kindergarten families and kindergarten jumpstart. The office will be open to assist the rest of our families from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM beginning on August 2. 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:
Registration/Health/Attendance Concerns: sharonortega@vistausd.org
Registration/General Information: rosysimmonds@vistausd.org
Parent Liaison: alanmendezmoro@vistausd.org
Anything at all: benjiewalker@vistausd.org (principal)
Important Dates
July 26: Re-registration opens in Parent Portal
August 10: Kindergarten Back to School Night
August 17: First Day of School
New School Hours for the 2022-2023 School Year
Tuesdays- Fridays 8:00am- 2:21pm
Gates will open at 7:30, breakfast served until 7:50
Vista Academy Foundation (PTO)
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
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Website: vapa.vistausd.org
Location: 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 760-941-0880
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