Hello Families,

We are so excited to launch the International Great Kindness Challenge this coming week. Tomorrow, 1/23, is Crazy for Kindness Day - Wear Crazy Hats and Socks. Please see all the information below on all the fun kindness activities and spririt days coming to Vista Academy this week.

We hope everyone received the Spring conservatory offerings information this past week. I wanted to clarify that if your child submitted for just one conservatory, you may re-submit the form with all the conservatories your child is interested in. Dance conservatory aduditions are this week in the dance room and the rest of the conservatories will be a lottery process beginning of February. More conservatory infromation can be found below in the conservatory section.

As you know we are now accepting magnet applications for the 2023-24 school year. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors in conversation and on social media. Magnet Application is linked HERE and in our application section below. Our first Virtual Magnet Elementary Night is tomorrow evening at 5 PM via ZOOM. I will be sharing all about Vista Academy's program with prospective families and answering questions.

Virtual Magnet Elementary Info Night https://vistausd.zoom.us/s/99353539451

We are also providing tours every Thursday for interested famililes.

We are beginning to look ahead to next year's Foundation leadership and want to extend an invitation to our next Foundation meeting this coming Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM here in person. We will provide childcare for those who attend in person. A ZOOM option will also be available if you are unable to attend in person. Please reach out to Principal Walker for the ZOOM link.

Please make sure to read below for upcoming dates and events!

Sincerely,

Benjie Walker

Principal

Jan.11- Apr. 7- Elementary Magnet Application Window

Jan.11 - Feb. 17 - Secondary Magnet Application Window

Jan. 23- Coffee with the ELD Resource Teacher

Jan 23 - ELAC Meeting - 7:45 AM

Jan. 24 - Foundation Meeting - 5:30 PM (in person in RM 28)

Jan. 27 - Bagels with Benjie - 8:15 AM

Jan. 31 - School Site Council - 2:30 PM

2022-2023 School Year Calendar

Calendario Escolar - Año 2023-2024

Student Council will help launch this event starting tomorrow morning.

The Great Kindness Challenge is one week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. All this week, we encourage all students and families to help promote this event. Please help to make this upcoming week special and meaningful.

Each day of KINDNESS MATTERS week, we are asking you to wear something different to show your commitment to being KIND.

Mon. 1/23: Crazy for Kindness (wear CRAZY Hair & CRAZIEST Socks!)

Tues. 1/24: “Peace, Love & Kindness” Tie Dye Tuesday (Dress as a hippie)

Wed. 1/25: Global Kindness Culture Day (Dress up to show International Pride)

Thurs. 1/26: Kindness Is Power (Dress Up as a hero in your life or a superhero)

Fri. 1/27: I Dream of Kindness (Dress in your comfy pajamas)

This week, students will have the opportunity to take Action by participating in various Kindness Matters Activities in class and in the Library.

We are excited to share our spring conservatory offerings with our students and families. Please review promptly as the dance offerings will be hosting auditions next week.

Dance will have in-person auditions for conservatories while Art, Music and Spanish will select students through a lottery system.

Please click the link below to view the Spring 2023 Conservatory choices and descriptions.

Vista Academy Spring Conservatory Offerings: Click HERE

Dance Conservatory Audition Information and Offerings

*Please note that we are not able to offer a musical theater offering this spring. There are many other options in music, art, dance and Spanish available.

Apply HERE:

English Conservatory Form

Spanish Conservatory Form

Next meeting: January 23, 2023 at 7:45 AM in the PAC (before our parent meeting at 8:15)

Starting each Friday for 6 weeks, the Yearbook Committee will be asking for and accepting photos from the community to be uploaded by individuals using a community URL. Photo requests from the Yearbook Committee will be based on weekly themes. Please understand that every photo may not be used.

Fri Jan 20- Thurs Jan 26 “Me & My Siblings”

Fri Jan 27- Thurs Feb 2 “Besties” or “Squad Goals”

Fri Feb 3- Thurs Feb 9 “Gamers”

Fri Feb 10- Thurs Feb 16 “What I LOVE”

Fri Feb 17- Thurs Feb 23 “My & My Pet”

Fri Feb 24- Thurs March 2 “About My Culture”

Please use this link: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=VAPAYBK-23

Community guidelines when submitting photos for the yearbook:

-School-appropriate photos ONLY (no nudity, harassing or abusive body language, harassing or abusive language on clothing, etc.)

- Photos should represent our values at school: respectful, caring, principled, and kind

Submitting a photo does not guarantee it will be used in the yearbook. Additionally, submitting a photo with non-students in the photograph is providing consent and agreeing to be printed in the yearbook for Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts for staff, students, parents, and community members to see.

All communication about acceptance and enrollment comes by email from the company Elevo since they are the contractor for the after school program. For any questions, please email vistausd@elevolearning.com or call 858-399-3602. They have sent information regarding acceptance in to the program.

• After school, teachers will send students who have enrolled to a designated check-in location at the lunch tables where Elevate staff will meet them.
• Students may be picked up by parents at the Santa Fe gate (next to the second grade classrooms).

If you are interested in volunteering for the recycling collection, please contact our liaison Alan at alanmendezmoro@vistausd.org.

Our outstanding Foundation/PTO is ready to support our students for the 22-23 school year.

There are many ways to support our teachers and students and our Foundation has set up several options for you below.

As a Vista Academy family you are encouraged to register on the Vista Academy Foundation Website. You will have access to all the Foundation/PTO tookit. SIgn up HERE.

To get the most up to date information, ask questions, make comments, and share thoughts with other Vista Academy families, join our “Families of Vista Academy” Facebook group at www.Facebook.com/groups/1692479804104789

Tuesdays- Fridays 8:00am- 2:21pm

Gates will open at 7:30, breakfast served until 7:50

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