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Week of: May 14, 2023
UPCOMING DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
May 18: Open House - 6:30-7:30; 3rd grade Recorders @ 6:00
May 19: Minimum Day - Dismissal K @ 12:20, 1-3 @12:12, 4-6 @12:32
PTA Carnival 5:00 - 8:00pm - lower field
Parent Volunteers Needed - link
May 23: STEM Night
May 24: Orchestra Spring Concert
May 25: PTA Association Meeting @7:00pm
May 26: Spirit Day
Caldecott/Newbery Ice Cream Social - lunch times
May 29: No School - Memorial Day
SCHOOL NEWS
Forgot to order a yearbook online? PTA has ordered some extras, we are starting a waiting list. Please fill out this google form Yearbook Waiting List Form 22-23 to add your name to the waiting list. Just keep in mind we can not sell a yearbook until all students who have pre-ordered receive one. Also, we will give priority to 6th grade families. Thank you!
Monte Vista Talent Show
SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BOOK SHELVES
A great activity to do this time of year is clear out all the old books cluttering up your shelves and donate them to the Monte Vista Library. We'd love to have all the books your family has outgrown - as long as they are in okay shape and age appropriate (preschool-6th grade). We will either use them in our library or sell them at our year-end book sale. This book sale is our main source of funding to buy new books each year. Boxes/bags of books can be dropped off in the office.REMINDERS
Tdap (Whooping Cough) boosters are a requirement to enter 7th grade, including Summer School! If your child has already had this booster, please send an updated immunization record to Ms. Stephanie via email, sallen@gusd.net. If your child has not had this booster yet, please schedule an appointment with their physician as soon as possible.
It’s that time of year when we have to say goodbye to our CVHS ComedySportz SENIORS, so come watch them play one final time! The FINAL ComedySportz: HSL match of the school year is on Friday, May 26 in the Underground Theater at Crescenta Valley High School starting at 7:00 PM. Come early because space is limited! This match will SELL OUT! Come celebrate and send our seniors out in hilarious style! Tickets are only $10! Snacks and beverages are available for sale at halftime!
CAL KIDS SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
The State of California has a new program called CalKIDS that automatically creates college savings accounts for eligible low-income public school students enrolled in first through 12th grade. CalKIDS will deposit between $500 to $1500 in each CalKIDS account and eligible students will be able to use this money for qualified expenses when they enroll at an eligible education institution.
Follow Monte Vista @montevistagusd (Instagram) and @Monte Vista Elementary - GUSD (Facebook) to meet our staff and see all of the amazing things that are happening at our school! Links can also be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
PTA
CARNIVAL! - MAY 19th FROM 5 -8 PM
Carnival is coming up this Friday, May 19 from 5 - 8 pm on the lower field. We will have games, prizes, food trucks and pizza!
Want to avoid long lines? We are offering PRE-SALE opportunities on wristbands! Please see attached flyer and turn in to your teacher or front office by Thursday, May 18. We will also have a Pre-Sale wristband table during Open House in the transitional zone starting at 5:30 pm. All participants must all sign the Waiver Form! We will have waiver forms available at check in.
*Please bring cash or check for payment.* Electronic payments are not accepted. Checks can be made out to: Monte Vista PTA
~ Laura Laing & Tanya Sellers - Carnival Chairs
STEM NIGHT | MAY 23
Grab the whole family and come join us for our 2023 STEM Night! Similar in concept to our take home experiments that we’ve done in the past few years, this year we will be bringing experiments and demonstrations to Monte Vista! There will be multiple booths to explore where you can learn STEM concepts, see some exciting demonstrations, and even do your own experiments! A drawing will be held at the end of the night with STEM related prizes. Please see the attached flyer for more info.
When: May 23, 2023 6-8 pm
Where: Monte Vista Auditorium
Please RSVP here to help us get a count for supplies:
Questions? Email: montevistastemday@gmail.com
PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING | MAY 25
Our final Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 7 pm! Please join us as we will reflect on the past year and look forward to the new school year!
ONGOING DINE OUT!
Reminder about our ONGOING dine-out at India’s Flavor in Glendale. They will donate 10% of ALL proceeds to our school. Write Monte Vista Elementary School PTA on India’s Flavor receipt (or type in the comment box for online orders).
India’s Flavor
3303 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208
Order online at www.indiasflavor.com for pick-up and delivery
REWARD PROGRAMS
Did you know that our PTA can earn money when you grocery shop at Ralphs or purchase on Amazon? Learn more here.NEW! MONTE VISTA PTA INSTAGRAM
Follow our PTA on Instagram @monte_vista_pta and get updates on what is happening with our PTA in real time! #instagram #pta #weloveMV
Resources: Click on any of the buttons below to find out more information
About Us
Monte Vista Elementary serves students in grades K-6. We are a National Blue Ribbon School offering one of GUSD's FLAG dual immersion programs in Korean. Recently, Monte Vista has been selected as a 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program winner!
Website: https://www.gusd.net/montevista
Location: 2620 Orange Avenue, La Crescenta, CA, 91214
Phone: (818) 248-2617
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montevistagusd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montevistagusd