Weekly Update from Vista Oaks
A great place for your child to grow.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Mark Your Calendar
- Spring Break is March 26-April 2
- Tuesday, April 2: Last day to submit reimbursements**Your Advisor may ask for these a few days earlier to allow processing time. If so, that is your last date. :)**
- State Testing weeks for Byron: April 17th- May 4th! You should have seen specific testing times from your advisor.
- High School Pre-Prom Party April 7 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (details below)
- There are only 2 more weeks of Enrichment classes! The last classes are the week of April 9th.
- April 21: Family Bike Ride April 21 at 9:45am. (details below)
- May 12th-High School Murder Mystery Party at 5:30 p.m.
- May 18th-Dinner Theatre Night (Talent Show!) See details to sign up below!
- Graduation for 8th graders and Seniors is on Tuesday, May 29th. The 8th grade promotion ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m. and the Senior Graduation will be at 6:00 p.m.
- The last day of school is May 31st
CAASPP Corner
This week I'm sharing the link to the CAASPP practice test! Even better, we have an incentive for your kiddo if you have them take it!
Here's the incentive:
1. Take the test(s) with your child or children:
2. PRINT OUT the page that shows that the practice test has been COMPLETED!
3. Bring the print outs to Megan (either at her desk on Tues/Thurs/Fri or in her box) and she will give you your choice of a certificate (Free burger at In-n-Out, Pizza at Straw Hat, or Subway-choices given while supplies last.)
4. The dates to earn certificates are April 3-13! You must submit your print outs by the 13th to earn the certificate! CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT DURING TESTING WEEKS.
- Here is the link for the practice test: https://login1.cloud1.tds.airast.org/student/V251/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=California_PT
- Sign in as a guest and pick the appropriate grades and accommodations (for those with 504 plans or IEPs).
- Your child needs to attempt to answer the questions, not just click through!
- If you want to see released test questions with answers, click on the same link but choose "Test Administrator and Test Examiner Resources for Practice and Training Tests at caaspp.org
Leadership and Schoolwide Events!
High School Lip Sync Battle WINNER
Congratulations to the first HS Lip Sync Battle winner - Anthony Figueroa!
Field Day
Field Day
Coordinators: Zayna Bokhari & Caelan Ohai
Come to Veterans Park on April 11 at 2:15 for an afternoon of outdoor fun! We’ll be playing capture the flag, having a relay race, a hula hoop contest, a jump rope contest, and more! Also, we will continue to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital by have another Fun Run (we were rained out for our previous Fun Run Event). Get your pledge form here:
https://goo.gl/draDGU (this is not a requirement to come to Field Day)
*This os NOT a drop off event. A parent must accompany children.
High School Pre-Prom Party
Are you a Vista Oaks high school student going to prom? Come to our Pre-Prom Party at Vista Oaks and start the prom fun early!
April 7
5:00pm - 6:30pm
We'll drink a little bubbly (cider), snap some photos in front of photo back drop, have some appetizers, and socialize with friends before heading to the dance next door. Questions? Let Amy (amy.morganstein@vistaoaks.net) know.
Family Bike Ride
Event Coordinator: Ethan Santos
Come join Jr. Leadership for a morning bike ride. The whole family is invited! Meet at Creekside Park (1010 Claremont Drive, Brentwood) on April 21 at 9:45am. We’ll leave promptly at 10:00 am. All bikes are welcome - scooters, cruisers, mountain bikes, etc. Remember to bring helmets as they are required for you to join.
*This is NOT a drop off event. A parent must accompany children on the ride.
Click here to sign up: https://goo.gl/PjVhRY
High School Murder Mystery Party
Horror @ Homecoming
Come help fellow students solve the mystery at our Murder Mystery Party/Dance.
May 12 @ Excelsior Theater
5:30pm - 8:30pm
$10:00
Tickets on sale after Spring Break.
Dinner Theatre Night
Event Coordinators: Vanessa Urbina & Rebecca Morganstein
Come show your talent at the second annual Vista Oaks Dinner Theatre Night!
Friday, May 18 at Excelsior Theater
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Do you have a talent you'd like to share? It can be anything - dance, singing, music, magic, jokes, etc. Be creative! If you are interested in being a performer, let Amy know (amy.morganstein@vistaoaks.net). We'll be reviewing acts on May 7 and 9 from 1:30 - 3:00 (pick a day and time that works for you). Performers will be asked to come to the event at 4:00 for a quick rehearsal before the curtains come up.
Buy a Yearbook Today!
It's not too late to buy a yearbook that will preserve some of our Vista Oaks memories forever. Follow this link to get your own book:
https://voyearbook.picaboo.com/
The cost is $40 for a hard cover book and $30 for a soft cover book. This price includes four FREE personal pages - you add what you want to the book (additional pages can be purchased). ALSO, if you buy your yearbook now, you will receive a $40 gift card to use toward Picaboo.com photo projects (personal cards, calendars, photo books and more!). Don't miss out!!!
Enrichment Dates
Here are the weeks of upcoming Enrichment classes: April 3, 10
Parent Educator Workshops
OAK ROOM HOURS
Monday: 9:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please note that the Oak Room will be closed for Staff meetings the following Wednesdays from 9:30-12:00:
April 4
May 2
Parking at Vista Oaks
Please park at Excelsior Middle School when coming to Vista Oaks. The parking directly in front of our school is reserved for the Byron District Office staff, so no Vista Oaks staff, parents, or students are allowed to park there unless you have a disability decal. Thank you for your cooperation!