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This year, we have seen an increasing number of student absences. This trend is particularly concerning due to the impact on student learning and success. Here are two statistics shared by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office:

• First graders with nine or more absences are twice as likely to drop out of high school.
• 21% of third graders who do not read at grade level will not graduate from high school.

Please make your child's attendance a priority during the remaining 26 days of school. You will be investing in their future. Be sure to watch the short video below for more information from the District Attorney's Office

Every Spring, each of our schools get to select one person to be recognized as our Volunteer of the Year. This year, we are pleased to recognize Lauren Jewell. Lauren is truly a jewel of a volunteer at Alta Vista. Although her official position is as the president of our Home and School Club, Lauren does so much more. She has been integral in reviving school and community activities after Covid, including leading Mileage Club and this year's Fantasy Fair. Lauren is on campus nearly every day, providing support in classrooms and behind the scenes. She has also brought the community together through Home and School Club's Cougar Courier newsletter, encouraging parent involvement and explaining volunteer opportunities. Alta Vista is proud to recognize Lauren Jewell as our Volunteer of the Year at Monday's School Board meeting.

Don't forget to join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Social on May 31st. We look forward to celebrating YOU. You'll find the details below, along with a QR code to make it easy to RSVP.

Thank you for making a difference.

Mark your calendars for May 24th. We are combining Open House and STEAM Night into one celebration of learning. Classrooms will be open from 6:00 to 6:45. Beginning at 6:45, a variety of STEAM activities will be available around the campus for an hour. We hope you'll be able to join us for this special event.

We had to postpone this week's PAWS & Pride Assembly,

but next week we'll get to hear about highlights from second and third grade.

This week, we meet Annie Shim, one of Alta Vista's Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) tutors.

What is your favorite thing about Alta Vista?

I feel so welcomed and get such a good vibe from everyone whom I meet here. I’m so fortunate to start my teaching and grateful for my two daughters to spend time in Alta Vista.

Tell us about your family.

I have my best friend, husband and two lovely daughters. Both of my daughters are going to school in the Union School district. We're avid skiers so we spend most of the winter season in Lake Tahoe. And, we love to explore new places and spend time outdoors.

What do you like to do when you are not at school?

I love outdoor sports and activities, tennis, golf, and strolling around the neighbors. I enjoy playing the piano at home with my daughter's flute accompaniment, volunteering in church, and watching K-Dramas when I’m super tired.

The fantasy fair is only 4 days away! Join us on Friday, May 5th from 5pm-8pm on the Alta Vista Campus.

The Fantasy Fair cannot be successful without the help of parent volunteers. We need your help!

Please sign up for at least one volunteer shift at the game booths here or to be a general volunteer (crafts, set up, take down, tickets etc) for the event here. If you volunteer to help you can bring your children with you to help too. Shifts can be as short at 30 mins! You can make the most impact by helping with concessions, prize room, game booths, field games, bouncy houses and arts and crafts table.

If you have never attended Fantasy Fair, it is a super fun community event for the whole family. There will be game booths, bounce houses, crafts, crazy hair, food trucks, food available for purchase and more!!

Wristbands or tickets are required and can be purchased here.

The deadline to pre-order wristbands and tickets is TODAY, Wednesday May 3rd.

Did you know that your student can bake a cake to be raffled off in the Cake Walk Cake Contest? More details can be found here.

Please join AVHSC's Dad's Club and our community for a night of Bocce Ball and food. You can register as a team or an individual or come for the food and socialize. Kids are welcome.

* Date: Friday, May 12, 2023

* Location: Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave, Los Gatos

* Time: 5:00 PM

Purchase tickets here or see attached flyer

It is that time of the year to provide feedback on AVHSC activities and events. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey.

Thank you for your kindness during our Donation Drive to support the Pajaro area flood victims. We collected bags and bags of clothing and blankets, and we also had many student notes and cards and a generous amount of gift cards. All of your contributions will be delivered this week to Pajaro Valley Shelter Services which extends its gratitude to the Alta Vista community.

Friday, May 5: Fantasy Fair - Alta Vista Hoedown

May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9: Home and School Club Meeting @ 6:30

Friday, May 12: Dad's Club Fundraising Event

Wednesday, May 17: Dining for Dollars: Crumbl Cookies (3:00-6:00)

Friday, May 19: Multicultural Night and Art Vistas Art Show

Wednesday, May 31: Volunteer Appreciation Social

Monday, June 5: Field Day

Please visit our website for more info on our upcoming events and programs.

2023 California Distinguished School

Email: baileyc@unionsd.org
Website: altavista.unionsd.org
Location: 200 Blossom Valley Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408.356.6146
Twitter: @TeamAltaVista