Juergens' Journal
5/21/2021
Journal Highlights:
- SIGN UP FOR VG's LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT, TONIGHT @ 7:00pm!
- AUCTION CLOSES TONIGHT AT 9:30 PM!
- Last TWO weeks of school EVENTS
- District Device Drop Off Information
- School Site Council- NEW Members Wanted
- End of Year Events
- 5th Grade End of Year Events
- School Supplies for 21/22
- Volunteers Needed!!!!
- Lunch Menu & Grab & Go Lunches
- May Inclusion Book Club
- IMPORTANT May Dates
To our VG Community,
It is hard to believe that we only have ONE MORE MONDAY in this school year and yet so many wonderful things to still enjoy! See below for links to all these highlights!!!!
- Are you ready for tonights VG Virtual LIVE Auction? TONIGHT AT 7:00PM
- Has your child submitted their Talent Show Entry???? Last chance to add their video...due May 23rd.
- If you have a 5th grader...Did you fill out the 5th Grade Students vs. Staff google doc. below to let us know if your child will or will not be attending on MONDAY, May 24th?
- If you have a REMOTE student...Did you fill out the Scaled Back Field Day google doc. below to let us know if your will or will not be attending on FRIDAY, May 28th?
- And once again, if you have a 5th grader...Did you fill out the Last Day of School google doc. below to let us know if your child will or will not be attending on THURSDAY, June 3rd?
Your principal,
:) Osi Juergens
LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
AUCTION CLOSES TONIGHT AT 9:30 PM!
Click the button below to start bidding!
End of year events
Schedule Information
May 24: Monday: REMOTE for All (5th Graders...staff vs. students Kickball at 11:45)
May 25-28: Tuesday - Friday: Full Days for In Person students & Remote for Remote Students
Also, please note the last week of school schedule:
5/31 Monday
- No School- Memorial Day
6/1 Tuesday
- Regular School Day
6/2 Wednesday
- Regular School Day
6/3 Thursday
- Last Day of School REMOTE!
- Minimum Day: 8:00-10:00am-REMOTE
- REMOTE for all students in grades TK-4th Grade
- In Person- 5th graders only- optional on campus 5th grade celebration- see info. below
*More info. to follow on district borrowed chromebook return. All students who borrowed a chromebook from the district will need to return them at the end of the school year. More info. to follow
Last Day of School
June 3rd
***Please note, the last day of school , 6/3 is a REMOTE Day for all students TK-4th Grade
*5th Graders have a special event planned in person that day from 8:00-10:00...see the google doc below for details
District Device DROP OFF
As we close the school year and prepare for summer and next fall we will be collecting all District-issued computers, tablets, and hotspots from all District students.
Vista Grande students will drop district devices off at Los Cerros Middle School:
MVHS Feeder Email for Device Drop off
District device collection for all schools in the Monte Vista High School feeder pattern will be located at Los Cerros Middle School on the following dates/times:
Thursday, June 3, 2021:
8 - 10:30 a.m. & 1- 5 p.m.
Please keep your computer until you are done with your remote learning
Friday, June 4, 2021:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 7, 2021:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
School Site Council- NEW 21-22 Members Wanted
WE STILL NEED 3 MORE MEMBERS to JOIN OUR SITE COUNCIL
The Vista Grande School Site Council (SSC), a 10-member board comprised of the school principal, three parents, four teachers and two staff members. They meet monthly to set and measure academic improvement strategies and expenditures. SSC also approves and monitors implementation of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) and the school Emergency Plan.
If you are interested in a Site Council position for the 2021-2022 school year please email Mrs. Juergens by (extended) May 23, 2021 with your name and a short personal statement. The personal statement should be no longer than 200 words and include why you are interested in serving on Site Council and what knowledge/experiences you bring with you. Please note this is a 2 year commitment. Mrs. Juergens will note your interest and bring it back to our site council members for a vote if we have more applicants than openings. Thank you!
END OF YEAR EVENTS
Vista Grande's Annual Award Ceremony
We will also enjoy our annual BEACH DAY on Tuesday, 6/1
Students will be encourage to enjoy a spirit day where they wear beach type clothes to school (shorts, t-shirt, bring a towel to school to sit on at lunch, etc.)
LAST CALL- Submissions Due 5/23 - Vista Grande's Annual Talent Show
Students will view the Virtual Talent Show with their classes on either Wednesday, 6/2/2021 or Thursday, 6/3 during the remote day.
Bringing you our 2nd Annual VIRTUAL Talent Show!
Please click the link to find out how YOU can be a part of this year's talent show.
All submissions are DUE by May 23rd.
May 28th - Scaled Back Field Day
We will hold a scaled back Field Day run by Mr. Glimme and our teachers, paraeducators, and staff.
Our remote students who would like to join us on campus MUST SIGN UP on the google form and attend during these specific times:
Field Day: Extended Recess BLOCK
K/1 8:30-9:30
2/3 9:30:-10:30
4/5 10:30-11:30
TK 11:30-12:00
Please fill out this Google Form to attend
Remote students who will not be joining on campus for the scaled back field day event will receive a link for a google slide deck filled with great asynchronous PE type activities and a flipgrid to share their activity choices!
5th Grade Events
This year our 5th graders will have two special events set up just for them!!!!
Both events occur on Remote Days and ALL 5th grade students will have the chance to come onto campus to participate.
(Remote option as well)
5/24/2021:
5th Grade Students vs. Staff KICKBALL Class of 2021
6/3/2021:
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER
Order your 5th Grade Panoramic Photo!!!
IT IS NOT TOO LATE!!!!
We are excited to share that we have created a custom 5th Grade Panoramic Portrait from your school portraits due to the unique circumstances this year.
ORDER YOURS TODAY!!!!
Purchase your 21/22 School Supplies EARLY
YUBBLER:
REMINDER: 15% OFF discount before it expires at 11:59pm (CST) on June 2nd. Make sure to take advantage of this deal!
**Please note: the coupon is only valid for the month in which you purchase the supplies. The discount schedule is as follows (applies to core items only):
This coupon is worth more the earlier you use it:
15% * OFF if used during May
10% * OFF if used during June until 2nd
*Coupon only applicable to core items.
The discount percentage drops to 10% on June 1st. Buy your supplies today (from the comfort of your own home) and support your school's fundraiser!
Shop Now Vista Grande School
WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!!
FULL IN PERSON FAMILIES: HELP OUT IF YOU CAN!
PARENTS WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
May: VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
We still need help during lunch time for supervision!
Please consider signing up!!!
WE NEED YOUR TEAMWORK AS WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!
RECESS & LUNCH FOOD DETAILS
THE DAY IS LONG....please remember the items listed below!!!
- 2 Water Bottles, labeled with their name
- Morning Snack
- Lunch (Bring or Enjoy the Free Lunch) See below for more info.
- Afternoon Snack
Grab & Go Info. for any family
May Lunch Menu: Child Nutrition Central- click on Lunch Menu on this webpage
Monday, May 24th:
8 breakfasts and 8 lunches to cover meals through the Memorial Day Holiday.
Serving at all current 22 serving locations
11:00am-1:00pm.
Tuesday, June 1st: The next GNG Meal distribution:
6 breakfasts and 6 lunches to cover meals through June 6th.
Serving at:
John Baldwin Elementary
Walt Disney Elementary
Windemere Ranch Middle School
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Monday, June 7th and throughout the summer break, meals will be distributed:
Serving at:
John Baldwin Elementary
Walt Disney Elementary
Windemere Ranch Middle School
11:00AM-1:30PM
JUNE Grab N Go Changes...
May Inclusion Book Club
Another way to ensure we are a NO PLACE FOR HATE SCHOOL is through literature and reading books with our children to promote equity.
To access the books, questions, and read alouds please go to: VG Inclusion Book Club May
by Cynthia Levinson
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Falcon Fund, Vista Grande PTA, CPAP News Links
May Important Dates
April 29 - May 10: Amazing Race
May 12-21: Online Auction
May 21: Virtual “Live” Auction Event 7:00-8:00
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May 19
- PTA Meeting: ZOOM 7:00pm
May 20
- CPAP Meeting: ZOOM 7:00pm
- Falcon Fund Meeting: ZOOM 7:00pm
May 31
- No School: Memorial Day
June 3
- Last Day of School: REMOTE for all TK-4th (5th Grade Special IN PERSON EVENT)
Need Technology Assistance????
Do you want to request a Chromebook or Hotspot : https://parentithelp.srvusd.net
Or Call: 925-824-1840
Do you need your child's Username and Password?
Do you need to have your child's password reset?
Are you having technical issues with your district borrowed device?
Please email: VGpassword@srvusd.net
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Principal - Osi Juergens
Vista Grande Elementary School
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