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October 6, 2021
ALTA VISTA NEWS
Lost & Found Last Chance
Any remaining items will be donated to a local charity after school on Friday.
Final Day to Order Your Own Copy of BARB - THE LAST BERZERKER
Today is the last day to order a copy of Barb - The Last Berzerker from Hicklebee's. Last week, our third, fourth, and fifth graders had a great time during our virtual author visit with Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson.
Copies of their book can be purchased for $13.99 through Hicklebee's website at https://www.hicklebees.com/dan-abdo-jason-pattersons-virtual-school-visit
Books will be delivered to your child's classroom.
Social Emotional Learning @ Alta Vista
This year, Alta Vista is excited to implement two Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs. In TK through second grade, students are learning about Kimochis, using characters to teach students how to work through challenges. Our older students are using a program called Second Step. Throughout the year, their program covers topics essential to social emotional development, such as growth mindset.
In the spring, the district provided funding for all of our school sites to purchase SEL materials and we chose these programs because they match many of our school goals, such as promoting a collaborative school environment and teaching students how to name their feelings and use strategies to cope with their feelings. Key features that we love about the programs are that we are providing students with skills to make them more resilient during these challenging times and both programs promote empathy and kindness.
For more information on Second Step, please visit https://www.secondstep.org/elementary-school-curriculum/digital-program. You can find wonderful resources to continue the learning about Kimochis at https://www.kimochisway.com/free-resources-parents.
I will continue to update you throughout the year about the implementation of these programs. You can also get a glimpse into the classroom with the "Alta Vista in Action" pictures from our weekly Cougar PAWS and Pride Assembly.
ALTA VISTA IN ACTION
UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
TK-2 Kimochi Parent Night
Please join us on October 26th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for an informational evening to learn more about how your child's school is using Kimochis and how you can support your child at home. The evening will be led by the amazing Yonit Parenti M.S., P.P.S. Please use this link to register for the evening.
K-5 Parent Math Night
SJ Public Library Cards
Union School District and the San Jose Public Library have partnered to issue all of our USD students a digital library card that can be used to access books and more at San Jose Public Libraries, SJPL.org, and through the Sora app.
Your student's digital library card is a fourteen digit number, beginning with 211935 and ending in your student's USD student ID number, <<Student ID>>. Add however many zeros are needed to reach fourteen digits. For example, if my student's ID number is 675655, their digital library card number would be 21193500675655. I've added two zeros so that the total number of digits in the number is fourteen. Your student's PIN is their four digit birthdate. For example, if their birthday is November 3rd, their PIN would be 1103.
If your student was given a library card number last year, the number is the same and they may continue to use it. If your student joined us after September 1st, 2021, their digital library card will be available to use very soon.
For instructions on how to access SJPL resources via the Sora app on USD devices, please view these PDF slides. <<For TK-1st: To sign in with Google, please use your student's USD Google ID:<USD Google ID>> and password<<USD Password>>.
For information on SJPL usage policies, please visit https://www.sjpl.org/studentcard. If you have any questions, please email Dina Rabago at rabagod@unionsd.org or open a support ticket.
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ALTA VISTA HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB NEWS
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Did you know we have a new AVHSC Facebook Page? Like our page to stay up to date on AVHSC events, reminders and school updates.
You can also follow AVHSC on Instagram
We welcome you to post pictures or submit updates and photos for our social media channels and our website.
Submit photos and updates to Farrah Hoehne: farrah.hoehne@gmail.com
*Please know that if you submit the photos we will share on social media and our website.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
10/11 USD Board Meeting @ 6:00
10/12 K-5 Parent Math Night @ 6:00
10/22 Fall Picture Make-up and Retake Day
10/29 Walk-a-thon: Alta Vista Monster Marathon (Watch for details next week)
Alta Vista Elementary School
Email: baileyc@unionsd.org
Website: altavista.unionsd.org
Location: 200 Blossom Valley Drive, LG
Phone: 408.356.6146
Twitter: @TeamAltaVista