Juergens' Journal
9/11/2020
Remembering 9/11
If you want to teach your child/ren about this day, this is a factual, but kid friendly link. Brainpop9/11
Unfortunately, our children are living through a time which will also one day be written in history books and documentaries. Take the time to document these days; take photos, save their journal entries/class assignments to show them later in their life.
Journal Highlights
- Inspirational Video
- Tuesday, 9/15 Minimum Day
- Picture Days
- Library Book Request for 9/24
- Student Material Pick Up for 9/24
- Successful Student Material Pick Up & Clothing Donation for Downer Elementary
- Falcon Fund, PTA, & CPAP News Info (Same as last week)
- September Calendar
Hello VG Families & Staff,
Being in education is hard right now!
Principals, district leadership, teachers, paraeducators, support staff, students, and parents are all working hard! No one signed up for this, but together we are getting through it and we are doing a GOOD JOB! It may not be perfect, but we are a TEAM!
We are so proud of our students. They are learning skills that will last them into their futures. They are experts in ZOOM or Google Meet, SeeSaw, Google Classroom, online learning, reading a schedule and maneuvering between different online classes! They have learned to make connections with their teacher and classroom paraeducators, attend online Science, PE, Music and if they are in the rotation right now, then Art or Technology as well. They are building relationships with the other students in their classes all online! THIS IS AMAZING! We are doing this TOGETHER! Go TEAM! (TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE)
Our teachers depend on our parents and families to partner with them to make this happen. Enjoy this music video that captures time as we know it. We are making history!!! We know this is not easy, but we are doing a GOOD JOB!
With Gratitude,
:) Principal Juergens
We are doing a Good Job TOGETHER!!!
Minimum Day - Tuesday - 9/15
Vista Grande Picture Days
Monday 9/21 & Tuesday 9/22
- Picture Day is coming up on Mon. 9/21 & Tues. 9/22
- Pay Online: "Prepay Now" and Enter Code "VGF20" www.apvisions.com,
- Cash or Check: Print out the attached order form and bring with you on picture day
Should you have more than one child you may choose one of your assigned times and bring
Please note that your child's safety is our #1 concern.
AP Visions has safety protocols in place, such as temperature checks for their staff, staff wearing masks, regularly using hand sanitizer/washing hands, and staying 6 ft or more away from the students.
Full Details: 20/21 Vista Grande Picture Days
Time to Request More Library Books!!!
Request books between 9/11-9/18 for the 9/24 Student Pick-Up
- Our librarians filled over 260 book orders for our first book request on 9/10...WOW, that is a lot of books :)
- To request books Go to the VG Library Webpage and click on the Dragon!!!
- We have a second video BELOW to explain how to refine your search: make sure the book you want is in stock!!!
- Return books from the 9/10 on the 9/24 student material pick up.
- Hand the books to a staff member during pick up.
- DO NOT place in your blue bag: they are going into a separate area!
Library Request Directions- Printer Friendly
~Mrs. Wiseman & Mrs. Cruz
NEXT Student Material Pick-Up Date Thursday, 9/24
Student Material Pick-Up Dates:
Thursday, 9/24 from 2:00-5:00 pm
- To keep our staff safe, ALL people in your vehicle MUST wear a MASK
- Keep the blue bags materials come in. Reuse them when you are asked to return materials to your classroom teacher. Don't have a blue bag? Label any bag with your child's name, grade, & teacher.
- PRINT & LABEL Last Name Signage for each child. Hand it to staff during pickup.
- Calendar of Student material Pick-Up Dates/Times
*Please have another family pick up your items if dates/times don't work for you.
VISTA GRANDE SUCCESS!!!
- Thank you to all our teachers for creating take home materials for our students!
- Thank you Adolfo for all your photo copying support.
- Thank you to all the staff that volunteered to help out between 2-5 to distribute student materials.
- Thank you to all the families who donated clothing and other items to our sister school, Downer Elementary.
- Special thanks to Maggie Broglio & Kelly Symons for leading us in this PRIDE event. They filled 3 trucks full.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
Virtual Run for Education
Registration is now open for the 37th Annual Run for Education!
The low registration price of $25 includes a cape for Mini runners, while Friendship and Virtual runners receive a running buff!
This is a healthy, family activity we can all enjoy while still observing proper physical distancing AND raising funds to support our programs and people!
Register at www.srvef.org/the-run.
Questions? Contact Karen Robman at karen@srvef.org
***Please see the PTA link below for more details.
Falcon Fund, Vista Grande PTA, CPAP News Links
Falcon Fund
Vista Grande PTA
September Calendar
September 15
- Minimum Day - Staff Development Day, 11:00 am dismissal for all
September 16
- PTA Meeting, 7:00-8:30 pm
September 17
- CPAP Board Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
September 23
- Falcon Fund Meeting, 7:00-8:00 pm
September 24
- Vista Grande Student Material Pickup, 2-5 pm
- Return Library books from 9/10 pick up
October 2
- No School - Floating Work Day
Add Vista Grande School Event Calendar to your calendar.
Click the +Google Calendar in the bottom right hand corner!
Need Technology Assistance????
Do you want to request a Chromebook or Hotspot : https://parentithelp.srvusd.net
Do you need your child's Username and Password?
Do you need to have your child's password reset?
Are you having technical issues with your district borrowed device?
Please email: VGpassword@srvusd.net
Previous Juergens' Journal
Principal - Osi Juergens
Vista Grande Elementary School
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