Weekly Update from Vista Oaks
A great place for your child to grow.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Survey Says...
Vista Oaks is busy preparing for the 2018-2019 school year and we want your thoughts and input! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below.
The survey will be open until April 20th. Thank you for your help!
**Mark Your Calendar**
- TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to earn a free burger, burrito, or sandwich! See the CAASPP CORNER below for details! **NO MORE CERTIFICATES WILL EB GIVEN OUT AFTER TODAY**Results due by Friday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m.
- Enrichment are over for the school year. We'll send out enrollment links in late May for next school year!
- State Testing weeks for Byron: April 17th- May 4th! You should have received specific testing times from your advisor.
- April 21: Family Bike Ride April 21 at 9:45am. (details below)
- Vista Oaks' Band Concert is Sunday, April 22! Come support our students performing at Barnes and Noble at 5709 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Questions Email info@gsmusiclessons.com Here is the link to the event on facebook:
- May 12th-High School Murder Mystery Party at 5:30 p.m.
- May 18th-Dinner Theatre Night (Talent Show!) See details to sign up below!
- **Graduation Updated Times** The promotion ceremony for 8th graders and graduation ceremony for Seniors is on Tuesday, May 29th. The 8th grade promotion ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m. and the senior graduation will be at 6:30 p.m.
- The last day of school is May 31st!
CAASPP Corner
Don't forget that you have ONE LAST DAY (TODAY until 3!) to earn a free burger, pizza, or sandwich! :)
Here's the incentive:
1. Take the test(s) with your child or children:
2. PRINT OUT the page that shows that the practice test has been COMPLETED!
3. Bring the print outs to Megan (either at her desk on Tues/Thurs/Fri or in her box) and she will give you your choice of a certificate (Free burger at In-n-Out, Pizza at Straw Hat, or Subway-choices given while supplies last.)
4. The dates to earn certificates are April 3-13! You must submit your print outs by the 13th to earn the certificate! CERTIFICATES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT DURING TESTING WEEKS.
- Here is the link for the practice test: https://login1.cloud1.tds.airast.org/student/V251/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=California_PT
- Sign in as a guest and pick the appropriate grades and accommodations (for those with 504 plans or IEPs).
- Your child needs to attempt to answer the questions, not just click through!
- If you want to see released test questions with answers, click on the same link but choose "Test Administrator and Test Examiner Resources for Practice and Training Tests at caaspp.org
Sign up for your Stockton Ports tickets here! We were offered more!
Leadership and Schoolwide Events!
Field Day and Fun Run
Thank you Inaya, Caelan, Amy, and leadership students for a fantastic event!
Family Bike Ride
Event Coordinator: Ethan Santos
Come join Jr. Leadership for a morning bike ride. The whole family is invited! Meet at Creekside Park (1010 Claremont Drive, Brentwood) on April 21 at 9:45am. We’ll leave promptly at 10:00 am. All bikes are welcome - scooters, cruisers, mountain bikes, etc. Remember to bring helmets as they are required for you to join.
*This is NOT a drop off event. A parent must accompany children on the ride.
Click here to sign up: https://goo.gl/PjVhRY
High School Murder Mystery Party
High School Murder Mystery Party
Horror @ Homecoming
May 12 @ Excelsior Theater
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Come help fellow students solve the mystery at our Murder Mystery/Dance. Tickets need to be purchased in advance so that you can be assigned your character. If you would like to bring a friend, be sure to fill out the Guest Permission Form and turn it in at least 1 week prior to the dance. See Amy or Lisa in Work Center to purchase tickets.
Dinner Theatre Night
Event Coordinators: Vanessa Urbina & Rebecca Morganstein
Come show your talent at the second annual Vista Oaks Dinner Theatre Night!
Friday, May 18 at Excelsior Theater
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Do you have a talent you'd like to share? It can be anything - dance, singing, music, magic, jokes, etc. Be creative! If you are interested in being a performer, let Amy know (amy.morganstein@vistaoaks.net). We'll be reviewing acts on May 7 and 9 from 1:30 - 3:00 (pick a day and time that works for you). Performers will be asked to come to the event at 4:00 for a quick rehearsal before the curtains come up.
Buy a Yearbook Today!
It's not too late to buy a yearbook that will preserve some of our Vista Oaks memories forever. Follow this link to get your own book:
https://voyearbook.picaboo.com/
The cost is $40 for a hard cover book and $30 for a soft cover book. This price includes four FREE personal pages - you add what you want to the book (additional pages can be purchased). ALSO, if you buy your yearbook now, you will receive a $40 gift card to use toward Picaboo.com photo projects (personal cards, calendars, photo books and more!). Don't miss out!!!
Enrichment Dates
This was such a great year! Sign ups for next year's classes will go out in late May!
Parent Educator Workshops
OAK ROOM HOURS
Monday: 9:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 - 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:
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!