Hello Families,

We are officially in the third and final trimester of the 22-23 school year, and we are excited to seeing how much learning has taken place with our students. We are entering our final push with end of the year projects, CAASPP state testing, and projects. It is so important students are here everyday and on time! Prior to the pandemic, Vista Academy had one of the highest attendance rates in Vista Unified coming close to 97%. Since the pandemic, we have shown significant increases in attendance, but we aren't quite there. We currently have an attendance rate of 92%. As parents, we need your help. Between now and May 1 we are setting a schoolwide goal of improving our attendance rate to 96%. We feel this goal is completely attainable. According to the research, attending school every day possible:

· Helps students get back on track and recover lost momentum

· Promotes student learning

· Helps students feel better about school and themselves

· Improves mental health through socialization, developing friendships, building empathy and forming lasting relationships with peers

· Allows for a personalized learning experience that keep students from falling behind

The top three classes in the school each week will receive a huge shoutout and popscicles each week through the end of the school year! We can meet or even exceed our 96% goal!

Our Fun Run is gaining momentum with so many of our students registering and sharing their personal websites with family and friends. Don't forget I will be hosting a special Lunch with the Principal for our top 10 students with the most Fun Run website shares. I also will be having our top 5 Fun Run fundraisers join me as Principal for the Day. Yes, they will get their own badge, radio, lunch of their choice, and a special day leading and supervising the campus with me!

Spring conferences are next week so please be on the lookout for an invitation from your child's teacher. Our students and teachers are excited to share our students' progress and goals.

Spirit Wear is back on sale. Please see below and order by March 24th!

Please make sure to read below for upcoming dates and events!

Sincerely,

Benjie Walker

Principal

Jan.11- Apr. 7- Elementary Magnet Application Window

March

20th-24th- Student Led Spring Conferences at VAPA

22nd- Vista Academy's Fun Run Fundraiser

27th- 31st- Spring Break

2022-2023 School Year Calendar

Calendario Escolar - Año 2023-2024

Our favorite community and school events are made possible by our Foundation Board and volunteers. Please consider joining this amazing team! No previous experience is needed, we will train you!

If you are interested in being part of our Foundation and have any questions, please reach out to president@vistaacademyfoundation.com

Please check out this brief 3 minute video explaining Community Schools in both English and Spanish.

We need your input! Please fill out this brief survey to help us identify needs for additional resources.

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All communication about acceptance and enrollment comes by email from the company Elevo since they are the contractor for the after school program. For any questions, please email or call vistausd@elevolearning.com, (858) 399-3243. They have sent information regarding acceptance in to the program.

• After school, teachers will send students who have enrolled to a designated check-in location at the lunch tables where Elevate staff will meet them.
• Students may be picked up by parents at the Santa Fe gate (next to the second grade classrooms).

If you are interested in volunteering for the recycling collection, please contact our liaison Alan at alanmendezmoro@vistausd.org.

Our outstanding Foundation/PTO is ready to support our students for the 22-23 school year.

There are many ways to support our teachers and students and our Foundation has set up several options for you below.

As a Vista Academy family you are encouraged to register on the Vista Academy Foundation Website. You will have access to all the Foundation/PTO tookit. SIgn up HERE.

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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