Mission Vista Academy
Family Newsletter - Week of March 22nd, 2021
Delivering the Heart of Homeschooling
In This Week's Edition:
MVA HAPPENINGS
» Parent Support Pod Info
» Virtual Career Fair
» MVA Virtual Clubs
» MVA 20/21 Pen Pal Program
» LCAP Survey
» 2021/2022 Enrollment Info
PARENT & STUDENT RESOURCES
» MVA Event Calendar
» Virtual Field Trip: Fly into a HONEYCOMB with Bee Keeping 101!-Just in time for SPRING!
» Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter
» English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC)
» Enrichment Returns
» Important Enrichment Updates
» Writer's Workshop
HIGH SCHOOL
» High School Roadshow Info Session
» Department Contact info
» Counselor Information Sessions
SHARING THE HOMESCHOOL HEART
» Family Liaison Office Hours
WE ARE MISSION VISTA ACADEMY PROUD
» MVA Apparel
» MVA Resource Websites
» Your Mission Vista Academy Team
Open Enrollment Info for the 2021/2022 School Year!
LCAP Survey
Dear Mission Vista Academy Families,
Each year we will ask our MVA families to complete a survey related to the District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) which identifies goals, measurements, and actions planned by MVA to improve student outcomes.
An important part of our LCAP is the input gathered from our school stakeholders. We want to encourage your input into the LCAP survey as it is an essential piece of our LCAP report and charter.
Please take a few moments to provide input to this important process by clicking on this link: LCAP Family Survey Link.
Please complete by April 16th. Thank you so much!
CALLING ALL PARENTS!
Are you looking for ways to connect with fellow homeschooling families? Would you like to exchange ideas with parents who have students in your child's grade level? Look no further than our newest VIRTUAL parent connection meetings...Parent Support Pods!
Join our once-a-month (grade-specific) meetings to talk ALL THINGS HOMESCHOOLING with parents just like you! This will be a time to chat about curriculum, successes, failures and to bounce ideas off one another all from the comfort of your own home. We can't wait to see you there!
Parent Support Pod: TK-2nd Grade - Wednesday, March 3rd @ 2pm: https://zoom.us/j/91274103049
Parent Support Pod: 3rd-5th Grade - Wednesday, March 10th @ 2pm: https://zoom.us/j/93620732305
Parent Support Pod: 6th-8th Grade - Thursday, March 18th @ 9am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786483664
Parent Support Pod: 9th-12th Grade - Wednesday, March 24th @ 2pm: https://zoom.us/j/99278389733Virtual Career Fair!
Mark your calendars now to join us live!
Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, April 27th at 6:00 pm
Choose to hear from a ...
- Doctor
- Fire Captain
- Theater Actor & Director
- FBI Special Agent
- Navy Seal
Hear about ...
- What is the job really like?
- What education and/or training is required?
- What they wished they had known in high school!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93568468827?pwd=OFRDSzlvelNVU3RLTzFvd21QYWN6QT09
Meeting ID: 935 6846 8827
Passcode: 531128
Please register using this SURVEY LINK
MVA Virtual Clubs!
More information and club schedules will be emailed to you by your HST on Mondays.
There is no need to preregister your students; just show up. Make sure to check out the details regarding each club, so you know whether to gather any needed supplies. However, we have been reassured that if you do not have those supplies on hand; your student can still attend and will still be able to learn and enjoy.
Questions? Reach out to the MVA Community Connections Coordinator at
951-442-8815 stacy.beasley@missionvistaacademy.org or your HST
Dear Mission Vista Academy Families,
Dear Mission Vista Academy Families,
We would like to invite you to this week's clubs.
Here are the Club's Zoom Links:
Clubs that are 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 2:00
Clubs that are 10:30, 11:30 and 1:30
Look below to find what is happening this week in clubs.
Wednesday, March 24th:
10:30 1st and 2nd Grade Writing Club - Creative Story Using Imagination
1:00 Geography Club - Exploring States and Capitals
1:30 Lower Grade Art Club - Bubble Paint Flowers
2:00 Upper Grade Art Club - Paper Spinning Ball
Thursday, March 25th:
10:00 Sight Word Club - Sight Word Bingo
11:00 Science Club (Lower Grades) - Balloon Bottle- Solid, Liquid and Gas
11:30 Science Club (Upper Grades) - Egg Drop-This is a three weeks experiment - Part 3
Friday, March 26th:
11:30 Cooking Club - Flower Pretzle Snacks
We are so excited about this week's clubs. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
If you can not get into a club, please call Stacy Beasley directly (951)442-8815.
MVA 20/21 Pen Pal Program
Join the Mission Vista Pen Pal Program Today!
Print out MVA Voluntary Activity Waiver HERE (you will be asked to upload a waiver when signing up for Pen Pal Program)
Happy Homeschooling,
Audrey & Andrea
Questions? Contact:
Audrey Everson
audrey.everson@missionvistaacademy.org
Andrea Hart
Virtual Field Trip: Bee Keeping 101!-Just in time for SPRING!
Join Maddie for an in depth look at HONEY BEE'S and their HOME!
Join Bee Keeper Maddie who is excited to take a closer look with her SPECIAL CAMERA and venture into a Honey Comb! Using her microscope to explore the comb, she will discuss the life cycle of a honey bee and discover some surprise visitors along the way!
How to Harvest Honey! | Beekeeping with Maddie Video
How do Bees make Honey? | Beekeeping with Maddie Video
Honeycomb under a Microscope! (The Life Cycle of a Honey Bee) Video
How Do Bees Sting? Video
FREE RESOURCES:
Honey Bee Reading Passage |FREEBIE
FREE Honey Bee Life Cycle Moveable ClipArt for Science Activities
Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter
View updates from the Special Education Newsletter below:
MVA Special Education Department Parent Newsletter_January 2021
MVA Special Education Department Parent Newsletter_February 2021
MVA Special Education Department Parent Newsletter_March 2021
Multilingual Learners
Do you have questions about the ELAC program?
Please contact Lisa Mesa lisa.mesa@missionvistaacademy.org
Enrichment Returns
Important Enrichment Updates
Writer's Workshop
FREE Pre-recorded videos with LIVE Office Hours!
These writer's workshop videos are there for parents and teachers to use starting wherever you would like! If you need advice as to where to begin, feel free to email our amazing writing teacher at writersworkshop@pacificcoastacademy.org.
Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you and your student can join in the office hours to go over items! Again, you can email to ask questions or get help, etc.
Access the recorded writing workshop videos HERE
Office Hours Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m.
password: davidson
MVA High School
High School Curriculum Roadshow
Join Us!
Do you have a student who will be or already is in High School? Join our AMAZING High School Team for a night full of info about the curriculum offerings for the 2021/2022 School Year!
We look forward to seeing you there!
March 23rd @ 5:30pm
High School Questions?
Have questions about High School? Reach out to your Mission Vista Academy High School Success Coordinator, Summer Davidson at summer.davidson@missionvistaacademy.org
MVA High School Counselor - Holly Burke
Is your high school student struggling with their classes? Do they want to discuss how a schedule change will impact their post-high school plans or do they want to get a head start on planning for college/career? If so, I’m here to help. I am available for individual appointments, and you can request a meeting by emailing me at: holly.burke@missionvistaacademy.org
Counseling Information Sessions
- You can watch the Concurrent Enrollment info session HERE.
- View the presentation slides HERE.
- Instructions for how to enroll in a community college class
Below you will find information about the UC and CSU Application Processes:
Link to video recording (recorded 10.19.2020)
High School Extras!
Add/Drop Deadline: The deadline to add a course, drop a course, or change curriculum for high school was March 1. Please work closely with your HST to ensure course success.
- BigFuture Days: Click here for more information on BigFuture Days, from College Board. College Board is hosting virtual events for high school students to connect directly with college admissions representatives and take action on the most important steps for college
- The UCR Bourns College of Engineering and the UCR MESA Program invites all area kids, families and prospective students to an engaging and informative virtual event, our 2021 Engineering Showcase! Formerly the "Engineering Family Night," the event is an opportunity to inform you all about the college and the exciting things we do. It's a chance to learn about the engineering profession and what it takes to be an engineer. The event is free! Please see attached flyer for registration information or follow this link: https://2021bcoeshowcase.eventbrite.com
- Join the HQTs for an Edgenuity Extra. See the flyer here for more information and rsvp with the teacher leading the session. All high school students are welcome to attend.
FAMILY LIAISON OFFICE HOURS
Your Family Liaisons will be offering weekly office hours on Thursdays, from 10 -11 AM. This is a time each week when you can drop in to ask questions and is open to all parents and teachers at MVA.
New Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84272589947
SHOW OFF YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH YOUR VERY OWN MISSION VISTA APPAREL!
Wanna show off your school spirit? Purchase your very own Mission Vista T-shirt, sweatshirt, tote bags, and MUCH more!
Visit the Mission Vista website for the full list of school apparel and other goodies now!
MVA Resource Websites to Bookmark!
Mission Vista Academy School Website
Mission Vista Academy Facebook Group - Enrolled with Mission Vista Academy? Join us on Facebook for a lively discussion and homeschool support.
mission_vista_academy - Follow Mission Vista Academy on Instagram!
Online Subscription Package Handbook - If you need additional help, please consider joining our weekly office hours. Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm https://zoom.us/j/94816292813
We are here for you!
Your Mission Vista Academy Homeschool Teachers and Family Liaison are always here for you! Reach out to your HST or Family Liaisons for support, advice, and connections with the homeschool community around you!
Mission Vista Academy Family Liaison
Andrea Hart
Hello! My name is Andrea Hart, and I am a homeschooling momma of two beautiful girls. Thanks to Mission Vista Academy, we have been homeschooling for 2 years and absolutely love the freedom and new learning experiences that it provides us daily. Homeschooling has changed our lives for the better, and I can’t wait to help other families learn, grow, and navigate through this extraordinary journey. I'm here to help encourage, guide, and answer any question you may have! I can’t wait to connect with you.
Email: andrea.hart@missionvistaacademy.org
Phone: (951) 378-6144
We want to hear from you!
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We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling
and learn more about what your homeschool lifestyle looks like!
Fully Accredited for Grades TK-9 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
(As each year we add another grade level in high school, we anticipate full accreditation of grades TK-12 by 2023. Go MVA!)