Monte Vista Press
E-Issue #4 - Spring Semester - February 19, 2022
MONTE VISTA SCHOOL SIMI VALLEY
The Independent Learning Academy
DEAR CLASS OF 2022 & 8th GRADE PROMOTION!
We know information is of the essence for all our seniors and their families. That is the reason why we have been working very hard planning and making sure we are ready to send you important information you need to know.
Please know Monte Vista does not function the same way other schools do.
We normally send out the information you need to know in mid February or early March.
Please be on the lookout for the Grad & Promotion Flyers going out next week with all the detailed information for Graduation Ceremony & 8th Grade Promotion 2022!
In the meantime, please SAVE THE DATE!!
High School Graduation Ceremony & 8th Grade Promotion 2022
is Wednesday, June 1st!!
Thank you!
AUSTIN DOXIE
ANA FIGUEROA
JAYDEN GILLS
VANCE HANEY
HENDRIK LAZARIT
MAYA WELCH
COUNTY OF VENTURA MASK MANDATE
Many of you have already heard that the state of California is revising the mask mandates as of Wednesday, February 16. Please note that as of this time, California and Ventura County school mask mandates are not changing. (Please see notice below with information from the Ventura County Public Health.) We have heard that in the coming weeks, there will be additional guidance for schools on the mask mandate and we will continue to monitor the situation and inform our families and students as the updates come. Thank you.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LAB
New at Monte Vista - See flyer for detailed information
No sign up is required, just show up!
Physical Fitness Testing Coming Soon!
March 14 - 5th Grade
March 15 - 7th Grade
March 16 - 9th Grade
March 24 - Make-up for all grades
Save the date!
OUR MINDS MATTER
GRADES 9TH - 12TH ONLY
Next Meeting is February 28th
The American Heart's Association Kids Challenge is HERE!
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on February 25th. Help your child get a jump start by downloading the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android or by visiting THIS LINK to register.
When registering, your child will choose a heart healthy challenge to Be Active or Be Kind and earn a FREE Road Warrior Wristband! Our goal is to have 100% of our students register online and take the Challenge.
Let’s have fun and save lives!
ORDER YOUR K-12 YEARBOOK TODAY!
Prices are $30 for a softcover and $35 for a hardcover.
GET YOURS NOW!!!
Purchase at www.schoolannual.com
ALL Pictures can be emailed to montevistayearbooksimi@gmail.com
Please include the topics of the photo in the subject line.
(Senior baby photo, dedication page, STEAM, Math Lab, Yoga, Art, Horticulture, Piano, etc)
Be sure to include student names in the body of the email.
Yearbooks will not be printed until later in the spring,
thus they will not be distributed until the end of the school year.
3RD GRADE FIELD TRIP
Strathearn Historical Museum
Our 3rd Grade class will be going to the Strathearn Historical Museum on March 15!
You may pick up your student's permission slip at the front office. Please email Mrs. Geraets at brandy.geraets@simivalleyusd.org if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Register for Next Week's Floral Class!
Back by popular demand, the planted succulent bowl IS BACK!
Spring is just around the corner and it's time for February's class!
The planted succulent bowl is a favorite. We'll have a wide assortment of succulents and a couple of choices of clay pot types so each of you can customize your planter!
We’ll have the succulents, pots, rocks, soil, and other supplies for you to pick up at Monte Vista. The materials will be available for pickup the following dates in the MPR:
Wednesday, February 23 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, February 24 - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Unfortunately, there will NOT be a live Zoom class!
However a YouTube video will be available to watch with all the info and directions needed.
A $10 donation to help cover the costs of the supplies is suggested.
~ RSVP's MUST be received by Tuesday, February 22nd ~
There is no 4H on February 24
We will be joining Dr. P's Floral Design Class - Succulent Bowls
Next 4H Class is March 3rd
Sew potholders—Sign up for apron or pillowcase project—Transplant winter sowing project seedlings on our lab schedule or Facebook. You can also email Mrs. Egermeier to sign up at paula.egermeier@gmail.com
CLASS DETAILS
We will be checking our winter sowing project to see if the seedlings are ready to be planted or transplanted. If the seedlings are big enough, students will be able to bring some home too.
LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS IN 4H!
Holding chicken for the first time and watering our winter sowing project!
Getting instruction from our volunteer sewing instructor Mrs. Silvana Temple
FUN FACT!
The tiny egg on the left was laid by one of our new girls who hatched in October.
Eggs increase in size as the hen continues laying.
Make sure you join Floral Design class next week!
10:00 - 10:55 AM
Students will learn about fitness and play a variety of games that will help them recognize the benefits but also the potential fun involved with exercise. Students will also learn how to report their progress using both narratives and charts & graphs.
PLEASE FOLLOW SCHEDULE FOR YOUR GRADE LEVEL
K-5th - Mondays
6th-8th - Tuesdays
9th-12th - Wednesdays
NO SIGN UPS REQUIRED!
ALL schedule labs are updated EVERY MORNING for last minute cancelations?
AND
Our Website has a LIVE Google calendar that lists our daily labs?
We also make a note when a lab is canceled for a quick check before you head out to Monte Vista!
Monte Vista's Junior/Senior
SATURDAY, MAY 21st!
More information coming soon!
ART LAB NEXT WEEK!
Next week's art class will be "All About Masks" where we'll be creating and decorating fun masquerade masks using a basic mask template and a variety of decorating materials.
NOTE
Right after Tuesday's art class, around 1:45 pm,
I will be heading to our school garden to add flowering plants
to our NEW "Art Class Garden Box."
Please join me if you're available!
~ Mrs. Deen
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK!
"Painting to Music"
CHECK THIS OUT!!
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REMEMBER TO
SVUSD AB & IB REVIEW ZOOM SCHEDULES!
HELPING EACH OTHER IN OUR COMMUNITY
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED IN OUR OFFICE!
FEBRUARY 21-PRESIDENT'S DAY (NO SCHOOL)
Ways to Celebrate President's Day:
- Research the meaning of Presidents Day
- Create a Presidents Day quiz
- Write a letter to the president
- Make a cherry pie
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
MONTE VISTA SCHOOL
Email: montevistaschool@simivalleyusd.org
Website: www.montevista.simivalleyusd.org
Location: 1220 4th Street, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 805-579-6326
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsofmontevistalearningacademy/
Twitter: @DrMVPsimivalley