Panther Press
Dec. 22, 2021
Happy Holidays to all of our Panther Families!
The Winter Holiday Break will be from Dec. 23 - Jan. 10.
School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 11 - This day will be ODD periods 1,3,5.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 17 - No School - M.L. King Birthday
Feb. 18 - No School - Lincoln's Birthday
Feb. 21 - No School - Presidents' Day
Mar 28 - Apr. 1 - Spring Break
Prospective Panther Tours
PSST World
Vista Unified School District Events - Save the Date!
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
Join the PTSA!
From the Librarian
Short Term Quarantine Independent Study Contract
Currently, students on quarantine are marked absent, but once parents/guardians approve for their student to participate in independent study during quarantine, the student will begin to generate positive attendance as they complete and submit their assignments on Canvas to help them keep up academically with their classmates. To facilitate this process, we are asking that you approve one Independent Studies Agreement for the full school year that will serve for any short-term period that your child may need to be out of school on required quarantine.
Upon approval, you will receive an automated reply with a full copy of the contract and the guidelines that we will follow to provide ongoing learning and support and attendance credit.
Please contact your childβs school if you need support or access to a computer to complete this process. Complete the form by clicking this link. You will need your student's nine digit ID number. https://forms.vistausd.org/Forms/QuarantineIndependentStudyAgreement
"Test-And-Stay": Keeping More Students In School!
Now that we have testing available on campus, students who are identified as close contacts (meaning students who have no symptoms but are identified as being within 6 feet of a Covid-positive person for 15 minutes or more) no longer automatically have to quarantine. Instead, the San Diego County Department of Public Health is allowing us to keep students in school if parents/guardians consent to having them rapid-tested here by Inspire Diagnostics twice in a week. If you receive a phone call informing you that your student was a close contact, here are your options: Vaccinated students don't have to quarantine unless they have symptoms. Families of unvaccinated students will have the option to keep them in school and have them tested, or take them home to quarantine. (Extracurricular activities will be limited during the test-and-stay period) We hope this will minimize interruptions to your student's in-person education while keeping safety at the forefront.
New Options for Testing on Campus!
Inspire Diagnostics is now offering free Covid testing on campus for students and staff! Testing is available 5 days a week with parent/guardian permission.
Covid Testing During the Break!
Get Vista Vaccinated!
Costco Vaccine Clinics for 5-11 Year Olds
Important - Current Mask Mandate
Panthers After Hours
Panthers After Hours Students - do you need a boost to help you get your grades up and prepare for finals so that you end the semester strong?
You can get help in any subject or just get help getting organized and managing your time by coming to the library any day after school and talking with one of our friendly tutors. We are open until 5 everyday EXCEPT during the week of finals. When we have minimum days during finals, Panthers After Hours is open until 2 pm.
Check out our calendar of activities on our website, www.panthersafterhours.com and remember - we serve every student a free meal at 3:30pm each day. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Camplisson at kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org
Athletic Clearance Packet
Want to play a sport? You will need to fill out this packet and get it signed by a doctor. When you have it complete turn it in to your Coach or the Athletic Trainer.
Boys Basketball Fundraiser - January 12
Yearbook Senior Ads
Reserve a senior ad for in the yearbook now! Utilize Jostens design services by purchasing directly at JostensAdService.com, or you can also pay for the ad at the school's VHS Webstore, and create the ad personally with the yearbook advisor. The deadline for either is January 31, 2022. Click here for a flyer!
Senior Cap & Gown Ordering
Orders can be placed online at www.jostens.com, or through the Jostens Service Center in person or over the phone (858-486-2020). If you have questions please contact Jostens directly by phone, through Instagram @jostens_tallguy, or email our Jostens rep, Mark Boyer, at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
Grad Nite at Disneyland - Friday May 20
Tickets will be $210 with a Panther Pass and $215 without while supplies last. You can order them starting Dec. 1 in Finance or online at the webstore: https://vhspantherstore.myschoolcentral.com/
Need Help with College/Financial Aid Applications?
Earn 5 Star Points for your House!
Little Free Art Gallery
MORE CLUBS!
German Club meets at lunch in V4 on Wednesdays.
Ballet Folkloriko meets after school in N11.
- Together Club meets at lunch in V8 on Thursdays.
- Christian Club meets at the flag pole at 8am for Parlor Donuts and prayer.
AVID Club meetings will be on Fridays in C20 after school.
Vista Surf Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during lunch.
S.T.A.Y. Woke Club now meets every other Wednesday at lunch in D13.
GSA Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in D20.
Key Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at lunch in V31.
Mariachi Club meets every Thursday after school from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program is open to all students Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00pm in room M14.
Get involved in the Black and African American Student Union! See Mrs. Wakefield in Room D13 or click here.
Panther After Hours Ceramics with Ms. Magnuson meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 in J11.
Support our Arts Programs by making or buying buttons! All sales are on even days, the first 15 minutes before school and the last 15 minutes after school. See Mrs. Figueroa in Room J14.
For more VHS Club Info click here.
Cooking Classes
Library Is Open!
The library is open before and after school, and at Nutrition Break. No pass needed!
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Additional Resources for VHS Parents and Students
Hapara Internet Safety and Monitoring
This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.
VHS Title 1, Part A School-Parent Compact
School Accountability Reports (SARC)
State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. A hard copy will be made available upon request at the school site.
The SARC contains all of the following:
- Demographic data
- School safety and climate for learning information
- Academic data
- School completion rates
- Class sizes
- Teacher and staff information
- Curriculum and instruction descriptions
- Postsecondary preparation information
- Fiscal and expenditure data
IMPORTANT INFORMATION π
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
Family & Community Engagement β‘
Resources & Additional Information for Families
Community Forum Follow-up
We would like to thank all of the parents who have attended our Community Forums. Your input is extremely essential in cultivating an understanding of how we can best serve our students. Our goal is to close the feedback loop so that you know what decisions are being made at your student's school. Through our conversations and the information we receive we can provide these directly to VHS Action Groups and help facilitate future action.
*Our next Community Forum is March 23*
Information & Technology Workshops
Good news! Technology workshops will be available for parents every week.
Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Thursday evenings at 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Parent Volunteers ππ»ββοΈππ»ββοΈ
Are you looking for ways to be involved in service for our students and community?
(Contact Ms. Dalia for more information)
Community Resources
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County Lifeline Community Resources
With love,
Dalia Hipolito Martinez
daliahipolitomartin@vistausd.org
(760) 726-5611 Ext: 71047
The Importance of Community Engagement
The work we do as Community Liaisons is built on interactive methods that bridge communication between our school and the community. Our culturally rich experiences serve as our foundation for helping our students and their parents in a safe and loving environment. Based on the demographics of our community, Spanish is the home language for many of our families and for this reason we provide bilingual support while also acknowledging and honoring all languages, backgrounds, and narratives. We assist in facilitating families with access to communication and resources. In our mission, we strive to make our greatest efforts to preserve our connections and encourage learning and education for both our students and their families. -Dalia R. Hipolito Martinez
Suggestions?
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers