Weekly Update from Vista Oaks
A great place for your child to grow.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Mark Your Calendar
- "80's Neon Nights" dance! on February 2nd!
CHAPERONES NEEDED for the 80’s Dance from 6:45-10:15. If you can help, please contact Amy (amy.morganstein@vistaoaks.net)
- February 6, 2017 Mod Pizza Fundraiser!
- State Testing weeks for Byron: April 17-27 Specific testing times to come!
With flu season at it's peak, if your children are showing symptoms of the flu (fever, chills, contagious cough, vomiting, or diarrhea) please don't send them to school. Thank you!
Parent Teacher Recommended Resources!
- MEL SCIENCE: Great science resource that sends two labs per month for $50. https://melscience.com/en/
- ZEARN: online math for Grades K-5: zearn.com
- MUZZY: Foreign language for younger students. http://www.muzzybbc.com/
- THE CRAFTY CLASSROOM: A great all-inclusive reading curriculum for Kindergarteners! Check it out! https://thecraftyclassroom.com
Have a great resource to share? Email megan.balderas@vistaoaks.net
MOD Pizza Fundraiser!
February 6, 2017
MOD Pizza
10:30am - 10:30pm
Take a day off from cooking and support Vista Oaks Leadership at the same time! Present a special flyer (will be sent home in a few weeks) via paper copy OR digital at the location listed above and Vista Oaks will receive 20%. Invite family and friends too - anyone with the flyer will earn funds for our school. Thank you for participating!
**Please note that you must present this flyer: https://goo.gl/7wJH6p
Here's the link to sign up!
Six Flags Read to Succeed!
Free tickets to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for K-6th graders!! If you are interested you may sign up independently as a homeschooler, or fill out the attached form below (one per student) and put in my Oak Room box by Feb 23, 2018. I can add you to the school's account. Tickets will be given out in May.
Student Reading Log:
http://static.sixflags.com/readtosucc…/StudentReadingLog.pdf
Program Overview:
http://static.sixflags.com/readtosucceed/ProgramOverview.pdf
Hollie Fox
We are maxed out on materials right now, so we aren't able to accept donations. However, if you have materials ready to return to the library or materials purchased with school money, we will gladly take those!
LEADERSHIP NEWS AND SCHOOLWIDE EVENTS!
Elimination Game (for HS students)
Game Coordinator: Alyssa Quaintance
High School Students are invited to join in the on campus game of Elimination. There will be lunch time meetings on January 29 and 31. At these meetings, the rules of the game will be explained. Once the game begins, it will be ongoing until there is a winner - it could last a few days, weeks, or even a few months. Don’t miss out!
"80's Neon Nights" dance!
CHAPERONES NEEDED for the 80’s Dance from 6:45-10:15. If you can help, please contact Amy (amy.morganstein@vistaoaks.net)
80’s Neon Lights Dance
Event Coordinators: Analise Jones & Vanessa Urbina
Does the idea of big hair and bangin' beats sound rad to you? Then get a motor on down to Vista Oaks for our "80's Neon Nights" dance! Mark us on your calendars for February 2nd, 7-10 p.m. The dance is for grades 7th+ and will be held at Excelsior Middle School Theatre. Come wearing your flashiest neon/80's semi-formal attire. Tickets on sale NOW. Tickets will be $10 purchased before February 1st, and $12 purchased at the door. We hope you can join us at 80's Neon Nights!!! Be there or be square!
Enrichment Dates
Here are the weeks of upcoming Enrichment classes:
January 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13
April 3, 10
Enrichment Specials Sign-ups
If you are a Vista Oaks Vendor we'd love to share your information! Just email a flyer to megan.balderas@vistaoaks.net
Parent Educator Workshops
For parents of students with IEPs in Special Education
OAK ROOM HOURS
Monday: 9:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please note that the Oak Room will be closed for Staff meetings the following Wednesdays from 9:30-12:00:
February 7th
March 7th
April 4
May 2
Parking at Vista Oaks
Please park at Excelsior Middle School when coming to Vista Oaks. The parking directly in front of our school is reserved for the Byron District Office staff, so no Vista Oaks staff, parents, or students are allowed to park there unless you have a disability decal. Thank you for your cooperation!