Ventana Vistas
April 24th - 30th , 2024
Upcoming Events
April
22 - 26 - Book Fair (BOGO)
26 - Evening of the Arts
28 - Teacher Of the Year Celebration
30 - 2nd Grade Learning Celebration
May
2 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
6 - 10 - Dibels Testing
9 - Executive FFO Meeting - 8:15 am
9 - Kindergarten Music Concert
10 - 2nd Grade Music Concert
16 - FFO Public Meeting - 8:15 am
16 - 3rd & 4th Grade Music Concerts
17 - 1st Grade Music Concert
21 - 5th Grade Promotion & Music Concert (PM)
22 - Last Day of School
Principal's Desk
SY2024/2025
If you have any input/information you would like to share with regard to placement for your child(ren)s upcoming SY please email abuick@cfsd16.org. Please note we do not accept teacher requests.
3rd Grade Glow Party
The third graders enjoyed their “Glow Party” after finishing up the State Assessments this year. They completed math problems with highlighters so that their answers and problems glowed.
They also threw a bowling ball and answered a question. They also dressed up with glowing necklaces, glow sticks and hats. What a fun day of learning.
Book Fair
Thanks so much to all our volunteers that supported our book fair. Students loved the buy one get one free opportunity. They can all shop one last time on Friday.
Spring Dibels testing is approaching
At this time, we complete a reading assessment on every student at Ventana Vista. We need volunteers to act as runners to help us complete our testing. Volunteers will gather students from their classrooms, walk them to the library, and help to supervise students while they wait for testing. You will definitely get your steps in for this volunteer position:-) We are truly grateful for your help!
Monday, May 6th: 1st Grade 8:15-11:20
Tuesday, May 7th: 2nd Grade Grade 8:15-12:00
Wednesday, May 8: 3rd Grade 9:20-12:00
Thursday, May 9: 4th/5th Grade 9:20-12:00
CFSD 5th Grade Honor Band
This past weekend, over HALF of the VVE band students successfully auditioned and participated in the CFSD 5th grade honor band. This experience allowed students to challenge themselves musically, and prepare them for band in middle school as they worked with band directors from Esperero and Orange Grove. These students worked so hard and enjoyed preparing themselves for this special event!
60-Day Review
The CFSD Core and Supplemental Resource Preview List can be viewed at this link:
https://www.cfsd16.org/academics/curriculum-revision-and-adoption
Family Engagement
EduKit (School Supplies) on Sale Now for 2024/2025 School Year
Details for ordering EduKits for next school year are below.
5th grade families - be on the lookout for the EduKit flyer coming home in your student's backpack so you can order school supplies for middle school next year.
Please use the link below if you would like to order an Edukit for next school year. This is an easy and convenient way to have all of your school supplies delivered to Ventana Vista. EduKits can be ordered until June 9th.
Spanish Corner
¡Hola amigos!
What is your favorite insect? ¿Cuál es tu insecto favorito?
Celebrate Earth's mighty little helpers by learning about them in Spanish!
Lesson: Lección de los insectos / Insect lesson
Canción/ Song: El Mamboretá / The Mantis
Canción/ Song: Bicho Rock / Bug Rock. (Bicho = Bug)
Hora de Cuento/Storytime: Insectos - Escrito por Bob Barner
Hora De Cuento/Storytime: La Oruga Muy Impaciente / The Impatient Caterpillar Por Ross Burach
Learning Spanish as a family is the best way to learn the language -
¡Hasta la próxima semana!
Making Summer Plans?
Don't miss Community Schools Outdoor's BEST program of the summer! Join us for the grand finale of summer camp, July 15-19, as we embark on an extraordinary journey through the northern reaches of Arizona! Visit Coral Sand Dunes State Park in southwestern Utah, Great Basin National Park in Nevada, and before heading home, our final stop will be the North Rim of the Grand Canyon!
This week promises to be a blend of Fun, Adventure & Education! CS Outdoors has all aspects covered – from food and equipment to entrance fees and transportation. 4-8th graders can enroll today at cs.cfsd16.org!
FFO Corner
Evening of the Arts is this Friday, April 26th, 5-7pm at Ventana Vista!
The Art Gallery in the MPR will showcase artwork from every student at Ventana Vista, and there will be performances by the band and choir, led by Mrs. Lee!
Preorder a frame through the FFO by Wednesday, April 24th, and you can take your student's art home from the event after 6:30pm.
https://www.vvffo.org/event-details/an-evening-of-the-arts
You can also purchase a frame at the event and the artwork will be framed and ready for pick up at the school on Thursday, May 2nd.
The food trucks Taco Stop and AZ Sun and Ice will be there as well! Come on out and enjoy the evening with us!
Art Gallery Etiquette
This is a great opportunity to talk with your child about art gallery behavior.
- Walking feet (no tag or chasing)
- No touching the art work (look with your eyes and not with your hands)
- Stay with your grown up at all times
- Enjoy the evening!
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
We would like to give each teacher and staff member a "high five" in the form of a $5 gift card. We could use your help purchasing gift cards. Please sign up below, and bring the gift cards to the front office by Wednesday May 1st. Your support means everything to our amazing staff and teachers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845A4A622A7FB6-49296321-5gift
Governing Board Members
Eileen Jackson, President
Amy Krauss, Vice President
Doug Hadley
Gina Mehmert
Dr. Mary Kamerzell
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 18
Representative Nancy Gutierrez
Representative Chris Mathis
Senator Priya Sundareshan