Panther Press
Weekly Newsletter - October 23, 2020
Classic Students Enrolled in Virtual Courses
Dear Vista Panther Families,
We are continuing to adapt students’ schedules to the needs of our Vista families to the highest extent possible. We are trying to provide students with classroom flexibility as much as possible. To that end, if your child is a classic student enrolled in a virtual class during periods 1, 2, 5, or 6, Tuesdays through Fridays, they may choose, with parent permission, to take the class at home virtually. That means the student may arrive at school late or leave school early. Here are the steps to take to accomplish this adaptive schedule:
- A parent must make a request by completing this permission form.
- The parent must complete, sign and submit the form by Monday 10/26/2020.
- Students will be limited to 15 minutes commute to get to their classes.
- If approved, the students will be provided a sticker by our Finance Office to attach to their ID cards.
Please complete the attached form as soon as possible if you want your students to take advantage of this policy. If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact your admin team.
Thank you.
Bessma Garmo
Assistant Principal
Due to COVID-19 concerns, we will no longer accept any money or items to give to students throughout the day. Prior to this year, family and guardians were able to drop off lunches, forgotten items, money and other things to the attendance office for student pick up. We will no longer continue with this practice to prevent the spread of potential germs.
Thank you for your understanding!
Panthers After Hours Is Now Open!
Come see what Vista High School has to offer after the bell rings! With funding from the 21st Century Grant, we are able to offer students a variety of academic and enrichment programs.
VHS families, do you know that we offer free homework help and tutoring everyday after school from 2:45-3:45? Any student who needs help can work with a teacher/tutor in a Zoom session. All students need to do is join the Panthers After Hours Canvas class by clicking here. Once they join the class, they will see the links to join into tutoring sessions any day that they need some extra help. So students, sign up today!
Also - coming soon - Panthers After Hours will have its clubs listed in the Canvas class, so have your students join the class today! If you have any questions, email kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org
The Wellness Center
ASB Updates
Students and families can follow us on Instagram at @vhsasb, Twitter at @VHSPanthers, and Facebook at @vhsasb.
General Information
Yearbook photos will need to be submitted directly to the staff until we return on campus. You can upload pictures at images.jostens.com, and the userid is 415474137.
Did you miss picture day? Contact Gerardy Photography at 760-747-2263(local office) or at 1-800-298-7770(main line) or email them at www.gerardyphoto.com to get a retake for the yearbook and ID photo.
Yearbooks are on sale now for $70, and they can be purchased at jostens.com or via the webstore VHS webstore
For the month of October, ASB has decided to do a Halloween costume and pumpkin carving spirit day to help raise school spirit. It would be much appreciated if you would like to participate by sending in pictures of your costume and/or pumpkin carvings by October 23-29. These images would be posted on Instagram. This can either be done by tagging the ASB Instagram account (@vhsasb), by emailing Katie Grace Marley (800002143@vistausd.org), or by emailing Kimberly Santana (141000813@vistausd.org)
SENIORS!!
Senior Yearbook Portraits
The senior photographers, Keane Studios, will be on campus, in the gym, this weekend for portrait sessions. We have over 300 students who have not taken their yearbook portrait, and if they don't, they will NOT BE IN THE YEARBOOK.
Please schedule a session for this weekend. Here is a direct link: https://www.seniors.keanestudios.com/vista, or simply got o keaneseniors.com and click the BOOK NOW button.
The yearbook session is COMPLETELY FREE, but they have additional options for you to choose from if you would like a longer session. If you would like to pick which image goes into the yearbook, you can book a $15 session.
Because of social distancing requirements, you MUST reserve a time. Do not simply appear on one of those days! Please wear a mask until the time of your session. Please take the time right now to reserve that session so we can create a great yearbook to highlight this very special year - for you and the world!
Senior Spirit Wear
Seniors can order their shirts/hoodies at the VHS webstore. The first order deadline is October 23rd, and an announcement will be made once those orders are received. Shirts are $18, and hoodies are $38.
Graduation Announcements & Cap/Gowns
While Seniors can still order Graduation items including announcements, jewelry and cap/gowns throughout the year, to be included with the main Senior group order they need to have their orders placed by Oct. 9, 2020. Due to current government restrictions we will not be able to host our annual campus order options so Jostens is opening up the option to order online or at their office in Poway. If you have any questions please call the local Jostens office at 858-486-2020, or email our Jostens rep at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
If you'd like to see how other seniors are celebrating their senior status follow us on Instagram (<- just click). We will be giving away senior gear throughout the year!
Open 11am - 3pm Monday - Friday
Jostens Poway Service Center
12455 Poway Road Ste E
Poway CA 92064
858-486-2020
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Testing
Select caption language for Videos
- Click the settings icon at the bottom of the video screen.
- Click Subtitles/CC.
- Click Spanish.
Need Internet? Cox and AT&T have options for you!
Library Information
Bell Schedule
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🔎
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
College and Career Center
Virtual Fall College Night - Nov. 4
Vista High Parents, you and your student are invited to the Virtual Fall College Night coming up on Wednesday, November 4th. This is an asynchronous event and there will be presentations from all the local colleges as well as sessions on college exploration, financial aid and scholarships. Many national colleges and programs will have virtual presentations as well. A link to the event will be posted on the website as well as on Canvas in the counseling and College & Career Center pages. Don't miss out - this event is open to all students and their families.
Virtual College Visits!
Virtual College Visits are going on right now both before and after school! Don't miss the chance to explore colleges all over the US (and the world) as admissions officers present via Zoom sessions. These visits are for VHS students and parents *only* and all you need is the link to join - no sign-up is needed. We will have over 100 visits before the semester is over. All grade levels are welcome, however the focus on these sessions will be seniors.
760-726-5611 Extension 71055
College & Career Google Classrooms
While about 70% of students are in the classrooms already, some are not, and it's best to have them sign-up so they don't miss out. Make sure to check-in several times a week to see new posts if you don't have notifications turned on. If you have juniors or seniors - you *really* need for them to be in these. Take a moment and make sure they are signed up using the codes below:
Instructor's Class Code : 5yjzrhz
Senior - Class of 2021 : po7z6vk
Junior - Class of 2022 : cq44gyt
Sophomore - Class of 2023 : bdgaxhn
Freshman - Class of 2024 : 7dw4odv
Work Permits
Students can contact Mr. Soderback our College & Career Center Technician for work permits or any college or career associated networking opportunities.
Parent & Community Resources
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
Please call: (760) 726-5611 Extension: 71007 or 71008
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers