I hope everyone was safe, dry and warm during the big rain storm. This week is Red Ribbon Week and we have some fun activities for our students. Encourage your student to join in and participate!

Mornings are cold and we encourage students to dress for the weather! The MP Room will be open in the morning if the weather is too cold or if it is raining. We are working on finding a substitute for our library so that we can open the library in the morning as well. Students should not be on campus before 8:00 AM as we do not have supervision until then.

Breakfast begins at 8:15 AM. All school meals are free to all students this year. Our cafeteria makes everything from scratch and it's delicious!

I want to remind everyone of safety concerns during drop off and pick up times. Students are not to cross Keith Way unless they use the crosswalk at Nut Tree Rd or Christine Dr. Please do not encourage or ask students to cross the street without using the crosswalk.

Together, let’s make the MIDDLE matter,

Colleen Moe

Principal

WHEN: Wednesday 10/27 from 3:30 to 4:30.

WHAT: There will be candy stations, pizza, music, and carnival games. Students are encouraged to wear school appropriate costumes, but costumes are not required. Costumes must have no fake weapons, full face masks, fake blood or excessive gore, or references to non-school appropriate topics.

HOW: Tickets cost $5.00, they are on sale Monday (10/25) and Tuesday (10/26). Students must have their Vaca Pena ID card to buy their ticket. If you lost your ID card, please buy a new one in the front office before buying your ticket. Students who purchased an ASB package already have a ticket and can come to the event on Wednesday, but need to bring their ID card to the event.

No tickets will be available on Wednesday at the door.

• Use cross walks when crossing Keith Way
• Wait for the Crossing Guards to stop traffic on Nut Tree Drive
• Walk bikes, scooters and skateboards across the street
• Stay on the sidewalk
• Look both ways before entering the street to cross
• Do NOT ride bikes, scooters, or skate boards in the parking lot, stay on the side walk until students reach the front of the school.

Winter Sports Meeting Wednesday, 10/27 2:40-2:50 in the MP room

Wrestling (girls and boys) starts Monday, November 8.

Practice Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 6-8pm in the Vaca Pena MP room

Girls basketball starts Wednesday, November 3.

GirlsTryouts schedule

11/3 3:00-4:30

11/4 3:45-5:15

11/5 3:45-5:15 (first cuts)

11/8 3:45-5:15

11/9 3:45-5:15 (final cuts)

11/10 Parent meeting 4:00 MP room

Boys basketball starts Wednesday, November 3.

Boys Tryout schedule

11/3 3:00-4:30

11/4 3:45-5:30

11/5 3:45-5:30 (first cuts)

11/8 3:45-5:30

11/9 3:45-5:30 (final cuts)

11/10 Parent meeting 4:00 MP room

To be cleared for sports

• Complete http://www.AthleticClearance.com
• Upload a photo of your Sports physical form (dated June 2021 or later) to your profile.
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

For Questions Email: storricelli@vacavilleusd.org