Panther Press
Weekly Newsletter - Nov. 20, 2020
Vista High School - Virtual Pivot
Permission Slips for Classic Students in Virtual Classes
If you are a classic student in virtual classes periods 1,2,5 & 6 AND you have submitted your parents' permission slips, you have been approved to leave campus on the periods where you have virtual classes. Once we return to campus, you must obtain a sticker decal from the finance office to place on your ID card. The permission slips will also include Mondays, not just the other days of the week. Access the Permission Form Below!
Learning Model Choice Registration for Remainder of the Year!
Please be aware of the following:
- A change in learning model may change your student's entire schedule
- Choosing the Classic model does not necessarily mean your student will have entirely Classic classes
- There will be no switching learning model after the start of the second semester
- If you do not submit the form, your learning model will remain the same as your previous choice
REVISED BELL SCHEDULE THANKSGIVING WEEK - PLEASE READ!
There will be a revised bell schedule for next week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please be aware and plan accordingly! School will start at 9:00 a.m. each school day.
Picture Make-Up Day Tuesday, Dec. 1!
VHS English Advisory Committee Meeting (ELAC)
The first meeting of the VHS English Advisory Committee(ELAC) will take place soon! See below for agenda and details.
Date: November 24, 2020.
Location: Virtual Meeting through Zoom. Please email Juan Ayala(juanayala@vistausd.org) or Diane Bell Cerda(dianebellcerda@vistausd.org) for the link to the meeting.
Agenda: ELAC Agenda 11/24
Character Leaders Rising Star of the Month!
Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Character Leaders Ty Gilstrap and Odalis Ramirez for being awarded the Vista Chambers of Commerce Rising Star of the Month for October (Ty) and November (Odalis). This scholarship award honors students who model exemplary character and make a positive difference in our community through service.
Ty and Odalis are both four year members of Character Leaders, and each is deeply committed to service learning. Even in this year of closures due to COVID 19 restrictions, Ty and Odalis continue to serve, and have already worked supporting students with special needs, our Vista Teen Outreach Food Pantry, 9/11 Memorial events honoring first responders, veterans and active duty military, Yellow Ribbon Youth Suicide Prevention Week, environmental clean-ups with Only Losers Litter in Vista, among others. Additionally, they are planning large scale service projects supporting Rady's Children's Hospital, VHS Buddies Prom and look forward to returning to serve as mentors with TOP Soccer. Ty and Odalis walk the talk of good character in inspiring fashion. We're so proud of you both!
CONGRATULATIONS! :)
VUSD Protocol for Confirmed COVID-19 Incidents
Once the District learns of an individual who has tested positive at a school site or office, the district will coordinate efforts with site personnel and follow these steps:
- Consult with Local Health Officers
- Clean and treat any affected areas
- Contact trace within Vista Unified to determine close contacts*
- Immediately notify anyone within Vista Unified determined to have had close contact* and advise of any required self-quarantine
- Notify anyone who may have been in proximity, such as in the classroom, school, or office
- Isolate individuals if present and advise of any required self-quarantine
- Follow any additional recommendations from the San Diego County Public Department of Public Health
*Close Contact is defined as any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.
- Check this website for more detailed information.
Should My Child Go To School Today? Follow this decision tree to decide.
PTSA
FREE PSAT!
Vista High is pleased to announce we will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. As in the past two years, this opportunity is funded by XQ and of no cost to our families.
Students do need to register for the exam on the VHS website by November 24, 2020 to reserve their exam. Go to βStudent Life,β then βTesting,β and then β XQ Sponsored PSAT.β
Additionally, students with documented disabilities may request accommodations consistent with those provided in their current IEP or 504 plan for the PSAT/NMSQT. For more information about typical accommodations, please visit the College Board site, Typical Exam Accommodations. We encourage you to also review the What you Need to Know About Your Childβs Accommodations tip sheet provided by the College Board.
In order to obtain approval for accommodations, the College Board requires the attached parent consent form to be completed and retained by the school. The school will then complete the application process on your behalf. Approved accommodations will be valid for one year after graduation. The form does require an actual parent signature, electronic signatures are not accepted. Email the form to candicekordis@vistausd.org before the deadline, Tuesday, November 24th, 2020.
If your student elects to take the exam without accommodations, no action is needed.
For more information about the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit the College Board website at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice.
ASB Updates
Students and families can follow us on Instagram at @vhsasb, Twitter at @VHSPanthers, and Facebook at @vhsasb.
VHS YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!
We have had to rework our entire yearbook this year due to virtual school as well as the unknowns of sports, etc. We have not been able to collect many photos or interviews on campus, so we are stuck collecting everything virtually. Our first deadline is in TWO weeks! Please use this link to submit photos for the yearbook! https://vhs.vistausd.org/student_life/yearbook
General Information
Yearbook photos will need to be submitted directly to the staff until we return on campus. You can upload pictures at images.jostens.com, and the userid is 415474137.
Did you miss picture day? Contact Gerardy Photography at 760-747-2263(local office) or at 1-800-298-7770(main line) or email them at www.gerardyphoto.com to get a retake for the yearbook and ID photo.
Yearbooks are on sale now for $70, and they can be purchased at jostens.com or via the webstore VHS webstore
Didn't get your ID card? If you havenβt yet picked up your ID cards, please get them in the Library Annex.
Freshmen who are interested in running for an ASB Class Officer position, fill out this application. Applications are due by December 2nd.
SENIORS!!
Senior Yearbook Portraits
Seniors, you only have about one month left to schedule your senior portrait through Keane Studios. If you donβt have a portrait taken by Keane, you will not be featured in the yearbookβs senior section. Go to .www.keaneseniors.com to reserve a date!
Senior Spirit Wear
Seniors can order their shirts/hoodies at the VHS webstore. Shirts are $18, and hoodies are $38.
Graduation Announcements & Cap/Gowns
Seniors can still order Graduation items including announcements, jewelry and cap/gowns throughout the year. Due to current government restrictions we will not be able to host our annual campus order options so Jostens is opening up the option to order online or at their office in Poway. If you have any questions please call the local Jostens office at 858-486-2020, or email our Jostens rep at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
If you'd like to see how other seniors are celebrating their senior status follow us on Instagram (<- just click). We will be giving away senior gear throughout the year!
Open 11am - 3pm Monday - Friday
Jostens Poway Service Center
12455 Poway Road Ste E
Poway CA 92064
858-486-2020
Panthers After Hours Is Now Open!
Come see what Vista High School has to offer after the bell rings! With funding from the 21st Century Grant, we are able to offer students a variety of academic and enrichment programs.
VHS families, do you know that we offer free homework help and tutoring everyday after school from 2:45-3:45? Any student who needs help can work with a teacher/tutor in a Zoom session. All students need to do is join the Panthers After Hours Canvas class by clicking here. Once they join the class, they will see the links to join into tutoring sessions any day that they need some extra help. So students, sign up today!
Also - coming soon - Panthers After Hours will have its clubs listed in the Canvas class, so have your students join the class today! If you have any questions, email kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org
GEAR UP is offering workshops in partnership with Study Smart Tutors. Sign up by clicking the link above! The workshops are:
- "Mindfulness" - Saturday, December 5th, 2020 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- " Effective Studying Habits" - December 12th, 2020 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Link: https://studysmarttutors.zoom.us/j/97309043378?pwd=VGVMOFhnb1Z5ZjBMNTQ5ckhyV29nQT09
Meeting Passcode: 033372
If joining by phone: +1(669)900-6833, 97309043378#
The Wellness Center
College and Career Center
Virtual College Visits!
Virtual College Visits are going on right now both before and after school! Don't miss the chance to explore colleges all over the US (and the world) as admissions officers present via Zoom sessions. These visits are for VHS students and parents *only* and all you need is the link to join - no sign-up is needed. We will have over 100 visits before the semester is over. All grade levels are welcome, however the focus on these sessions will be seniors.
760-726-5611 Extension 71055
Job Lab!
Need a job? Visit the virtual Job Lab where you can find help with resumes and interviewing
every Thursday at 2:45pm. Sign up here to get the Zoom Link!
College & Career Google Classrooms
While about 70% of students are in the classrooms already, some are not, and it's best to have them sign-up so they don't miss out. Make sure to check-in several times a week to see new posts if you don't have notifications turned on. If you have juniors or seniors - you *really* need for them to be in these. Take a moment and make sure they are signed up using the codes below:
Senior - Class of 2021 : po7z6vk
Junior - Class of 2022 : cq44gyt
Sophomore - Class of 2023 : bdgaxhn
Freshman - Class of 2024 : 7dw4odv
Work Permits
Students can contact Mr. Soderback our College & Career Center Technician for work permits or any college or career associated networking opportunities.
Library Information
Bell Schedule
Title I School-Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Please click on the link below to view Vista High School's policy on Parent and Family Engagement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION π
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
Parent & Community Resources
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County Lifeline Community Resources
Please call: (760) 726-5611 Extension: 71007 or 71008
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