Hello Wonderful Families,
Staying healthy is priority number one! As a school, we are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what we can do to help keep everyone healthy.

Please see the school reopening update from our school administration in response to Governor Newsom's order issued on July 17th. This letter was emailed school-wide by our Principal.

Please feel free to reach out to your HST or Family Liaisons with any questions.

Audrey Everson audrey.everson@missionvistaacademy.org (951) 541-4809

Robi Frederick robi.frederick@missionvistaacademy.org (760) 455-0343

Andrea Hart andrea.hart@missionvistaacademy.org (951) 378-6144

Our Mission

The mission of Mission Vista Academy is to develop the individual gifts of students in Riverside County and adjacent counties to become critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and innovative leaders prepared for academic and real-life achievement in the 21st Century. The mission will be accomplished through quality, personalized, standards-based education, which could include online coursework, offline textbook work, and unique hands-on and experiential learning experiences facilitated in partnership with students, parents, staff, and community.

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes

At Mission Vista Academy, we have goals for our students that are known as Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs). SLOs are a part of our school culture: they reflect our school vision, the College and Career Readiness Standards, and the education of the whole child.

Mission Vista Students Are:

Navigators of the Digital World – Navigators of the digital world who are proficient in the use of technology, media, and online resources.

Self-Directed – Self-directed and motivated students who are able to set attainable goals to achieve academic success.

Personalized Learners – Personalized learners who are able to thrive in the style of education that best fits their individual needs.

Independent Critical Thinkers – Independent critical thinkers who have the ability to problem-solve, take ownership, and apply their knowledge to a variety of problems.

Responsible Citizens – Responsible citizens who demonstrate integrity and respect while actively seeking knowledge of local and global issues.

Effective Communicators – Effective communicators who can thoughtfully articulate their thinking with confidence while collaborating with peers.

Thank you for partnering with us to achieve our goals!

Encouragement, which came from the comments left on a Facebook post titled,

“Dear Homeschool Parent, From Veteran Homeschool Parent”:

"Be patient with yourself! It’s ok to change your schedule or flow multiple times in a year. It’s ok to stop a curriculum mid-year if it just is not working for you and your child. Make homeschool enjoyable. Have fun!"

~ Breaha, MVA parent

"The first year may be tough while you try to find a good routine and curriculum.....but keep the FAITH! It WILL get easier for both teacher and student(s) once you find a good routine and curriculum that works for everyone."

~ Andrea, Family Liaison and MVA parent

"Don't be hard on yourself. You will NOT "ruin" your kids. Kids are constantly learning. You will find your groove. Celebrate ALL successes, and most importantly have fun. If something isn't working, it's okay to try something else, you don't have to "force" it."

~ Missie, MVA parent

"Now is your chance to let your kids fuel their passions. It doesn't have to look like "school" for them to learn. If something isn't working, it's okay to be honest and say, "Hey, this doesn't seem to be working. Let's try this another way."

~ Mercedes, MVA parent

1) For me, getting up earlier than my kids is a huge help. Having a few minutes to breathe and focus on the day ahead makes a world of difference.

2) Having things prepared ahead of time (like the week before or sometimes the night before) makes the day run so much smoother.

3) Having a daily schedule also helps us...it is calming knowing what is next.

4) Remembering that we don't have to follow a traditional schedule to learn...learning can happen anytime, even some evenings and weekend days.

5) Embracing that we all have bad days and that sometimes we need to put aside some of the work to calm down, connect with one another, and squeeze in some extra cuddle time.

6) Keeping in mind that we homeschool to be flexible, to learn in different ways, to connect with the world around us...It's important to remind yourself of your "Why" on a regular basis.

7) Often, simple is better....try not to overload your schedule, quality over quantity, you do not need all the fancy stuff to homeschool well.

8) Though you don't have to love every moment and everything, you should be able to identify the joy in your homeschooling days (at least most of them!).

9) Just as we say about life is precious, don't waste it by sweating the small stuff or being too serious....find moments in your day to laugh and smile...it's contagious!

~ Robi, Family Liaison and MVA parent

We would like to kick off the 2020-21 school year with a "Virtual" Ice Cream Social and a School Spirit Week Event.

Please join us for our "Virtual" Ice Cream Social on Monday, August 17th at 11:00 am.

You will receive the Zoom Link from your HST.

Here is the scoop on what to bring to the "Virtual" Ice Cream Social.

(If you do not want to make the ice cream virtually, you can bring already made ice cream or a snack to enjoy. )

- One Gallon Ziplock Bag

- Two Quart sized Ziplock Bags

- Two Tablespoons of Sugar

- One Cup of Half and Half or for a dairy-free option: One CUp of Almond Milk

- 1/2 Cup of Rock Salt

"Add-ins" if you would like: cut up strawberries, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, etc.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Use the hashtag #MVA2020spiritweek when you participate in our BACK TO SCHOOL Spirit Week! Share your photos on Mission Vista Academy's Facebook Group or on Instagram!

Mission Vista Academy Facebook Group

Mission Vista Academy Instagram Page

Monday, August 17th is Crazy Hair or Crazy Hat Day!

Tuesday, August 18th is Sports Day!

Wednesday, August 19th is Pajama Day!

Thursday, August 20th is Hawaiian Day!

Friday, August 21st is Make your own Mission Vista Academy T-Shirt Day!

We can't wait to see our awesome students!

Questions? Reach out to the MVA Community Connections Coordinator at stacy.beasley@missionvistaacademy.org

Wednesday, August 26th at 10 am

https://zoom.us/j/95669278742

The South Schools' Family Liaisons are joining together to bring our families 'Themed Curriculum Weeks!' Each week has its theme; All-In-One Curriculum, Math, Language Arts, History, Science, and Subscription Boxes. You can find the dates and links in the flyer above for these.

Throughout each themed week, we are scheduling webinars with curriculum companies to share more about their product. Check out the schedule below - we are adding more every week!

Join us each week as we present a showcase of popular (school approved and secular) curriculum to our community!

NEWLY ADDED: South Schools' Adopted Curriculum Options Webinars! Also a quick video of an overview of the options! See Below.

We are here to encourage and support you on this exciting adventure! Let's build a strong community of homeschool families!

Feel free to follow Mission Vista Academy's Instagram Page.

*Access to this page is granted after enrollment has been verified.

Contact us! Your Mission Vista Academy Family Liaisons!

Audrey Everson audrey.everson@missionvistaacademy.org (951) 541-4809

Robi Frederick robi.frederick@missionvistaacademy.org (760) 455-0343

Andrea Hart andrea.hart@missionvistaacademy.org (951) 378-6144

We’d like to introduce the all-new Online Subscription Package for the 20/21 school year. There is no need to opt-in or opt-out this year; all students will receive subscriptions based on their grade level. Additional subscription options are available via OSP A LA CARTE.

TK-4th grade: MobyMax, BrainPOP/BrainPOP Jr., and Touch-type Read & Spell

5-8th grade: MobyMax, Grammarly, and Touch-type Read & Spell

9-12th grade: Shmoop

August 10 - OSP A LA CARTE ordering will be available in the Enrichment Ordering System (EOS). Click here for instructions on the new ordering process this year.

OSP A LA CARTE order will begin processing on August 31st (with the exception of A LA CARTE Shmoop requests for grades 6-8 -- Shmoop subscriptions will begin processing on August 17th).

August 17 - MobyMax and Shmoop subscriptions will begin processing for all enrolled students with signed Master Agreements. Confirmation emails with detailed instructions will be sent once the subscription has been set-up/activated; please be sure to check your spam folder or contact your HST for assistance.

NOTE: Students with incomplete Master Agreements and/or late-enrolling students can expect to receive access within 5 business days of their signed Master Agreement. Sorry, we are not able to expedite or process individual subscriptions sooner than the usual processing days/times.

August 31 - All remaining OSP grade-level subscriptions (BrainPOP, Grammarly, and Touch-type Read & Spell) and OSP A LA CARTE order requests will begin processing.

Please visit our OSP Handbook for more detailed information as well as updates & answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you need assistance, please contact your Homeschool Teacher (HST).

Have a question? Check out the OSP Handbook

General FAQ

A LA CARTE Subscriptions

Please enjoy this message from your MVA leadership and teachers!

Your child's education is a top priority for you. That's why you homeschool! You can do this, and we have lots of free resources to help. Visit our Intervention Website. Here you will find tons of FREE teaching videos and resources.

Don’t let the name of this website make you think it is just for students that struggle…it’s definitely just a resource for great teaching!

Whether you are looking for some tips in Early Literacy, Math, Writing, or even Speech, you will find some help!

We have added our fabulous Online Direct Instruction (ODI) recordings! Make sure to check it out with your student!

What do you want to hear more about? Drop us an email!

We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling

and what the homeschool lifestyle looks like!