Weekly Update from Vista Oaks
A great place for your child to grow.
Friday, April 20, 2018
Shhh, we're testing. ;)
Our campus will be closed again for another week of testing! (Miss Katie will still hold tutoring services)
**Mark Your Calendar**
- No Special Education services April 23-27 due to testing
- State Testing weeks remaining for Byron: April 24th- May 4th! You should have received specific testing times from your advisor.
- April 21: Family Bike Ride April 21 at 9:45am. (details below)
- Vista Oaks' Band Concert is Sunday, April 22! Come support our students performing at Barnes and Noble at 5709 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Questions Email info@gsmusiclessons.com Here is the link to the event on facebook:
- 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: The promotion ceremony for 8th graders and graduation ceremony for 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 6:30 p.m.
- The last day of school is May 31st!
Leadership and Schoolwide Events!
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
High School Murder Mystery Party
Horror @ Homecoming
May 12 @ Excelsior Theater
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Come help fellow students solve the mystery at our Murder Mystery/Dance. Tickets need to be purchased in advance so that you can be assigned your character. If you would like to bring a friend, be sure to fill out the Guest Permission Form and turn it in at least 1 week prior to the dance. See Amy or Lisa in Work Center to purchase tickets.
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!!!
Parent Educator Workshops
OAK ROOM HOURS
Monday: 9:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Please note that the Oak Room will be closed for Staff meetings the following Wednesdays from 9:30-12:00:
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!