Ventana Vistas
May 10th - 16th, 2023
Upcoming Events
May
11th - FFO Executive Meeting
11th & 12th - 5th Grade Camp
15th - Elementary Band Concert
16th - Read Strong Parent Meeting 5:00 pm
16th - Orchestra Spring Concert 6:00 pm
18th - FFO Public Meeting 8:15 am
23rd - Governing Board Meeting 6:30 pm
25th - 5th Grade Promotion 9 am
25th - Last Day of School - Half Day Dismissal 11:30 am
Principal's Desk
3rd graders are studying EcosystemsThe study of interdependencies, also plants and animals external and internal structures. As a part of this they have studied chickens and how eggs are hatched in an incubator. The students are super excited. As of this printing there are currently 13 baby chicks that have hatched. | 5th Grade AdventureI know our 5th graders are excited about Camp. They leave for Mt. Lemmon tomorrow morning. This will be a great experience with many team building activities. I can’t wait to hear what they loved the most about the Camp. | It is coming to an endWe are excited about all of the end of the year celebrations. Students are excited to show you what they have learned. Look out for Reminds from their teachers confirming dates/times. I am excited for our end of the year concerts. Orchestra will be performing next Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM. |
3rd graders are studying Ecosystems
The study of interdependencies, also plants and animals
external and internal structures. As a part of this they have studied chickens and how eggs are hatched in an incubator. The students are super excited. As of this printing there are currently 13 baby chicks that have hatched.
5th Grade Adventure
I know our 5th graders are excited about Camp. They leave for Mt. Lemmon tomorrow morning. This will be a great experience with many team building activities. I can’t wait to hear what they loved the most about the Camp.
It is coming to an end
We are excited about all of the end of the year celebrations. Students are excited to show you what they have learned. Look out for Reminds from their teachers confirming dates/times.
I am excited for our end of the year concerts. Orchestra will be performing next Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM.
Upcoming SY 2023-2024
Please note we do NOT take teacher requests.
Family Engagement Upate
School DirectoryWould you like your student(s) to stay in touch with school friends this summer? In case you don't have someone's contact information, the School Directory, may be able to help! Click on the PDF below, Please contact Allison Bacalia at abacalia@cfsd16.org with any questions. | Lost & FoundPlease remind your student to stop by the Lost & Found before the school year ends to claim any lost items, or feel free to drop in at your convenience to take a look. This area is getting pretty full! |
School Directory
Would you like your student(s) to stay in touch with school friends this summer? In case you don't have someone's contact information, the School Directory, may be able to help! Click on the PDF below,
Please contact Allison Bacalia at abacalia@cfsd16.org with any questions.
FFO Corner
MAY FFO Meeting NEXT THURSDAY 5/18 Join us for the last FFO meeting of the school year! 8:15am at Ventana Vista - drop off your students and come on in! | STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK This week our VV Staff Appreciation Team has something planned each day to make sure our teachers and staff feel loved and supported. Staff appreciation is supported by Bobcat Buck donations and FFO fundraising. Thank you VV Teachers and Staff - you are amazing!! | MAY DINE-OUT EL CHARRO W/ CARE PARENT'S NIGHT OUT - Our May dine out fundraiser is at El Charro on Monday, May 22. Enjoy dinner out with the family or enjoy a date night and join other VV parents for a night out. Sign up your child(ren) with Community Schools CARE programming 5 - 8:30 pm. Register for CARE on Community Schools website - cs.cfsd16.org. |
MAY FFO Meeting NEXT THURSDAY 5/18
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY DINE-OUT
Message from Community Schools
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Attention 4-8th graders!
Join Community Schools Outdoors for a week of adventure as we escape the Tucson heat & head up to Mt. Lemmon.
Hike different trails each day on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday with day trips up the mountain. Thursday is the overnight campout which includes Smores'!!
Learn outdoor survival skills, knot tying, map reading skills, observe wildlife & keep a detailed journal of your discoveries.
Enroll in Mt. Lemmon Bound June 12-16 before it's too late! Space is imited! Visit tinyurl.com/csoutdoors for all our summer camp opportunities!
Contact us with questions at 209-7551 or email cs@cfsd16.orgGoverning Board Members
Eileen Jackson, President
Amy Krauss, Vice President
Amy Bhola
abhola@cfsd16.org
Doug Hadley
dhadley@cfsd16.org
Gina Mehmert
gmehmert@cfsd16.org
Dr. Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 18
Representative Nancy Gutierrez
Representative Chris Mathis
Senator Priya Sundareshan