Mission Vista Academy

Family Newsletter - Week of April 5th, 2021

Delivering the Heart of Homeschooling

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In This Week's Edition:

MVA HAPPENINGS

» 2021/2022 Enrollment Info - NOW OPEN through April 30, 2021, at 4:00 pm

» Important Enrichment Updates

» Parent Support Pod Info

» Virtual Career Fair

» MVA Virtual Clubs

» MVA 20/21 Pen Pal Program

» LCAP Survey



PARENT & STUDENT RESOURCES

» MVA Event Calendar

» Virtual Field Trip: The Arctic and Antarctica

» Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter

» English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC)

» Enrichment Returns

» Writer's Workshop


HIGH SCHOOL

»High School Curriculum Roadshow Slides and Webinar

» 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

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Open Enrollment Info for the 2021/2022 School Year!

Watch to learn more about Mission Vista Academy.

Steps for 2021-2022 Enrollment

Want to join Mission Vista Academy?

or

Already have an enrolled student and would like to enroll a sibling?


We are so excited to announce that our open enrollment window is now open for the 2021-22 school year. The open enrollment window will be open from April 1st-April 30th. If you would like to enroll a sibling or know of anyone interested in enrolling in MVA for the 2021-22 school year please visit our enrollment website for details. All interested families, including new siblings, will need to complete the Open Enrollment Form by April 30th to be included in our lottery. All applicants beginning May 1st will be added to the waitlist. Please reach out to your HST with any questions.

You can email the Enrollment Department at enrollment@missionvistaacademy.org with enrollment questions.


FAQs:


• No form of application outside the Open Enrollment Form will be considered.


• You can locate your student's District ID in your EOS (blue 5 digit number to the left of the student's name)


• You will receive an automatic confirmation email with a copy of your enrollment form answers. If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folders.


• Students must be 5-years-old between September 2, 2021, and December 2, 2021, to qualify for Transitional Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year.

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April 15th = LAST DAY for all ORDERS!

Thursday, April 15th is the final day to submit your order requests in the EOS. Please reach out to your HST if you have specific questions about a product or service.
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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!

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CALLING ALL PARENTS!

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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 - Thursday, April 1st @ 2 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88309089183

Parent Support Pod: 3rd-5th Grade - Wednesday, April 7th @ 2 pm

https://charter-academy.zoom.us/j/96862518996

Parent Support Pod: 6th-8th Grade - Thursday, April 15th @ 12 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83267162965

Parent Support Pod: 9th-12th Grade -Tuesday, April 27 @ 2 pm

https://zoom.us/j/98326496940

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Virtual Career Fair!

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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!
Ask live questions! This event cannot be recorded. Mark your calendars now to join us live!



Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93568468827?pwd=OFRDSzlvelNVU3RLTzFvd21QYWN6QT09
Meeting ID: 935 6846 8827
Passcode: 531128


Please register using this SURVEY LINK

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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,

Look below to find what is happening this week in clubs.

Please contact you HST to obtain the Club Hub link and Club's schedules/details.


We are so excited about this week's clubs. Please reach out to Stacy Beasley if you have any questions.

If you can not get into a club, please call Stacy at (951)442-8815.

Look below to find what is happening this week in clubs.


Wednesday, April 14

1:30 Lower Grade Art Club - Initial Name Art

2:00 Upper Grade Art Club - Zen Doodle Creation


Thursday, April 15

11:30 Science Club (Upper Grades) - Dissection Series #3 - Frog

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Three week dissection Club!

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Hello MVA families!

We hope you've enjoyed the many wonderful clubs offered this school year. We are really excited about our first-ever Dissection Demonstration series. These demonstrations will take place Thursdays, April 1st, 8th, and 15th @ 11:30. Mrs. Kiehl and Ms. Flournoy will demonstrate the dissections of a cow eye, sheep heart, and frog. The demonstrations are mostly directed toward upper grade and High School students.


If you'd like your student to dissect along with Mrs. Kiehl and Ms. Flournoy to get the HANDS-ON experience, please look below at the items that will be needed to do so. Bringing these items is not required to be in the club. The students may come and enjoy watching the demonstration as well. In addition to the below items, you will also want dissecting scissors, pins, and either a dissecting probe or toothpick.


Dissection Supplies (Not Required To Attend The Club):

April 1

There are 3 options for items to purchase from Carolina Biological supply:

1. Sheep eye only preserved in perfect solution HERE.

2. Cow's eye only HERE

OR

3. Cow Eye Dissection Kit HERE (comes with dissecting tools and additional resources).

April 8

There are 3 options for items to purchase from Carolina Biological supply:

1. Sheep heart only preserved in perfect solution HERE

2. Pig's heart only HERE

OR

3. Pig Heart Dissection Kit only HERE (comes with dissecting tools and additional resources).

April 15

There are options for items to purchase from Carolina Biological supply:

1. Frog dissection kit HERE

OR

2. Any other frogs individually preserved in Perfect Solution. There are many options here- some are smaller than 4-5" that comes with the dissection kit, some are larger, some are injected to show the oxygenated/deoxygenated blood in the frog. During the dissection demonstration, Mrs. Kiehl and Ms. Flournoy will be dissecting a 4-5" frog with injection.

During the dissection demonstrations, Mrs. Kiehl and Ms. Flournoy will be referencing the following printouts on the Club Hub:


April 1: Eye Dissection

Read through background information on the human eye HERE. Print out the lab HANDOUT and complete the eye diagram. Use the handout throughout the lab to answer questions and record your observations.


April 8: Heart Dissection

Print out and read through background information on the heart and complete the diagram HERE. You may also watch this Circulation episode from Magic School Bus HERE or look through a website article HERE.


April 16: Frog Dissection

Print out and read through background information on the frog and complete the diagrams HERE.


These resources are perfect for all students participating in the demonstrations- whether they are watching or following along with their own dissection. We hope you can make use of them.


If you have any questions, please reach out to stacy.beasley@missionvistaacademy.org or liz.kiehl@missionvistaacademy.org. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

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Mindset Mondays April’s topic: CREATING CONFIDENCE

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Do you have a student who struggles with confidence? Join us as we learn about “power poses”, breathing exercises, games, and we will also learn some confidence-building mantras. As we work on building confidence together, we’ll also explore the hidden life of trees and the secret reason they’re able to stand so tall and confidently!

Save the Date for our Next Live Class: APRIL 12th

ZOOM LINK Password: mindset

10:00 am: TK-5th grade 1:00 pm: 6th-12th grade

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MVA 20/21 Pen Pal Program

Join the Mission Vista Pen Pal Program Today!

Don't forget to sign up for the MVA Pen Pal Program. A great way to practice writing, sentence structure, and most important: MAKING NEW FRIENDS!


Print out MVA Voluntary Activity Waiver HERE (you will be asked to upload a waiver when signing up for Pen Pal Program)


Sign up here!


Happy Homeschooling,

Audrey & Andrea


Questions? Contact:


Audrey Everson

audrey.everson@missionvistaacademy.org


Andrea Hart

andrea.hart@missionvistaacademy.org

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Event Calendar

Click here to view Mission Vista's Monthly Event Calendar

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Virtual Field Trip: The Arctic and Antarctica!

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Chill out and learn about the the North and South Poles!

Your students won't want to miss this fun and engaging look into the North and South Poles! The videos and FREE RESOURCES below are geared for specific grade levels and are perfect for the student who loves SCIENCE!


ENJOY!


Nat Geo Frozen Worlds video- This video is geared for older students 5th-12th grade and focuses on both Antarctica and the Arctic.


Exploring the Arctic video- This video is great for students Tk-5th grade.


Antarctica for Kids video- This video is geared for students Tk-5th grade.


10 Arctic Animals for Kids Video- This video is great for all age groups.


Who Lives in the Arctic? Free Emergent Reader


Arctic Animals Informational Text - Free


Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Arctic Animals


Antarctica Arctic Venn Diagram


Arctic vs Antarctic Habitat Crossword & Worksheet


Antarctic Habitat Article


Classify and Categorize Graphic Organizer-Antarctic Animals

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Multilingual Learners


EL Informational Newsletter


Free Online Resources


Do you have questions about the ELAC program?

Please contact Lisa Mesa lisa.mesa@missionvistaacademy.org

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Enrichment Returns

Here are a few simple steps to return items to the school:
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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.

https://zoom.us/j/4132267107

password: davidson

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MVA High School

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


Below you will find information about the UC and CSU Application Processes:

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.
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Are you looking for more info about MVA's High School Curriculum options for the 21/22 school year? Look no further! Below you will find the High School Roadshow slides and webinar that are sure to answer all of your questions and concerns.

Please reach out to Summer Davidson if you have any questions: summer.davidson@missionvistaacademy.org


High School Curriculum Roadshow slides.


High School Curriculum Roadshow webinar.



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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

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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!

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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


MVA Curriculum Webinar Showcase Newsletter

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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!

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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.

We want to hear from you!

What do you want to hear more about? Drop us an email!

We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling

and learn more about what your homeschool lifestyle looks like!

Mission Vista Academy Parent Feedback

Our goal is to provide you with the best homeschool program in Riverside County and San Bernardino County...so we want your feedback! If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please let us know!

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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!)