Vista Views
September 19, 2018
Principal's Message
Project Cornerstone is an outstanding program that brings parent volunteers into the classroom to help support the growth of positive assets in our children. Each month a volunteer reads a book with the class and leads a discussion around a targeted theme. During the month of September, our Cornerstone volunteers have been reading Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud. The classroom discussion touched on a number of topics, including expressing kindness and appreciation to others. Since learning doesn't stop at the classroom door, I'd like to encourage you to extend the conversation at home.
If you are looking for some related books to share with your children, you might want to consider the following titles:
- Bucket Filling is as Easy as A to Z, The Key to Being Happy by Carol McCloud
- Will You Fill My Bucket? by Carol McCloud and Karen Wells
- How Full is Your Bucket? for Kids by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer
- The Original Warm Fuzzy Tale by Claude Steiner
- An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton
- Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss
- Thanks a Million by Nikki Grimes
I would also recommend watching Kindness Through Their Eyes (by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education) as a family and then talking about what it means to be kind. How do you feel when you're kind to others? How do you feel when someone is kind to you? I've included a link to the video below. After watching it, YouTube is KIND enough to suggest other videos on the same topic.
I hope these ideas inspire you to enjoy some family time and table talk about kindness.
All the best,
Cathy Bailey
NEWS & INFO @ ALTA VISTA
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Since the start of school, there have been a number of close calls, including near misses when students have been crossing the street in the middle of the block. PLEASE do not encourage your student to cross Blossom Valley Drive, except at the corner.
Here are a few other reminders to keep everyone safe:
- The white curb on Blossom Valley is for loading/unloading only. The driver must stay with the vehicle at all times.
- Double parking or blocking traffic to pick up or drop off a child is NOT allowed.
- Please do not block neighbors' driveways when picking up or dropping off your child.
- The kindergarten parking lot is closed to all cars during drop-off and pick-up times, except those with a valid handicap placard.
- When dropping off or picking up in the main parking lot, please pull all the way forward to allow traffic to continue moving. Again, the driver must remain with the car at all times.
The Los Gatos Police Department was out for a traffic check a few weeks ago and issued a number of tickets to drivers for violations. They have informed us that they will be returning in the next few weeks and will have an increased presence throughout the year. To avoid a citation and keep everyone safe, please follow the reminders above and those found in the school handbook. Thank you.
STEAM NIGHT VOLUNTEERS
http://bit.ly/AltaVistaSTEAMVolunteer - Adults
http://bit.ly/AltaVistaSTEAMStudentVolunteer - High School Students
Spirit Days
This Friday > Pajama Day
October 8-12 > Spirit Week
(Spirit Week daily themes will be in the next Vista Views)
MOMENTS @ ALTA VISTA
KINDER
First Grade
"Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” Mrs. Phillips' class made a wonderful mark on the world.
Second Grade
International Dot Day in Second Grade
Ms. Parnell's students will be adding their dots to our new Media Center mural.
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
FIFTH GRADE
Coming Events
10/1 - SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
10/2 - Alta Vista STEAM Night
10/13 - MONSTER DASH
The fun begins at 9:00, so be sure to bring the whole family and enjoy this wonderful community event.
10/31 - HALLOWEEN PARADE @ 10:00 AM
Alta Vista School
Email: baileyc@unionsd.org
Website: https://altavista.unionsd.org/
Location: 200 Blossom Valley Drive, LG
Phone: 408.356.6146
Twitter: @TeamAltaVista