Vista Views
November 16, 2022
ALTA VISTA NEWS
Visitor Badge Reminder - Kindergarten & Fourth Grade
On Friday, both Kindergarten and fourth grade are hosting events that include families. Please remember that all campus visitors need to have a badge if they are on campus during the school day. Because more than 150 families have been invited to Friday's events, we want to encourage you to stop by the office on Thursday to pick up your visitor badge (if you haven't already). We expect some a long line on Friday morning and would hate to have anyone miss out on these special celebrations because they are waiting in line at the office.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Ruby Bridges on Monday. We saw lots of people walking to school and many students dressed in purple. Please enjoy some pictures from this special day.
COVID Tests
USD strongly recommends but will not require that students and staff get tested for COVID-19 prior to returning to school following official school breaks. USD will provide take-home Antigen COVID-19 Test Kits to families ahead of the Thanksgiving Break. Test kits will be sent home with students on Thursday and Friday.
REMINDER - It's Time to Order Your School Pictures
It's not too late to order Fall Pictures from Generations School Photography! In an effort to make your Holiday season a little easier, Generations School Photography would like to provide all families with a 10% off coupon code on portrait purchases. The 10% coupon code expires on 1/1/2023.
Coupon Code: 10OFF22!
Ordering Link: https://vando.imagequix.com/K9EXQ9Q
Find Your Online Code: https://www.generationsschoolphotography.com/online
Questions? Please contact Generations at orders@gsp-photos.com
🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 MEET TEAM ALTA VISTA 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
This week, we meet Jenn O'Brien, Alta Vista's Transitional Kindergarten teacher.
Jenn O'Brien - TK Teacher
What is your favorite thing about Alta Vista?
I love the short time I have been teaching at Alta Vista. Mrs. Bailey is a wonderful principal, the staff members are friendly, and the families are helpful and supportive. I really love it here!
Tell us about your family.
My husband and I have 2 middle school children. Our son is in 7th and our daughter is in 6th.
What do you like to do when you are not at school?
I like to spend time with my family.
TODAY'S PAWS & PRIDE ASSEMBLY
HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB NEWS
Alta Vista Cares: Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's Not Too Late to Make a Difference
Through November 19th (Friday), you can still participate in our Thanksgiving Food Drive. There are three ways you can help others during this holiday season:
* Donate non-perishable items. Please drop off donations of the following items to cart outside the cafeteria: 1) 2 lb bag of rice, 2) canned vegetables, 3) canned soup, 4) mac and cheese, 5) oatmeal, 6) bread/dinner rolls, 7) cranberry sauce 8) stuffing or 9) 1 lb bag of black beans.
* Sponsor a Family. Our popular Sponsor a Family program is back this year, where for $40 you can provide enough funds for us to create, assemble and deliver a large box of turkey, all the fixings and lots of pantry staples that will feed a family of 4 for Thanksgiving dinner and to fill their pantry for the coming weeks. Click this LINK to sponsor a family. Tax receipts will be provided.
* Volunteer. We need volunteers for the weekend of the Food Drive, November 19-21. We will be outside Lunardi’s asking shoppers for donations and assembling and delivering boxes from our Cupertino headquarters. Supervised children are welcome. Please contact clairekalia@gmail.com for more details.
Thank you for your support in providing much-needed food items to
local families this Thanksgiving.
Art Vistas Family Paint Night - December 3, 2022
Paint and create wonderful memories (and even gifts!) with your loved ones this holiday season. With our talented Paint Night instructor, Tim Daszko, as your guide, see masterpieces come to life together with your children. No experience necessary, and we'll provide all the supplies so you don't have to worry about a thing!
Holiday snacks will be provided + a raffle for prizes of handcrafted items created by local artists and fun gifts. (Purchase at $1 a ticket during the event)!
Kick off the holiday season by joining us for a relaxing evening of painting with your loved ones.
Date/Time: 12/3/22 (Saturday) from 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Dartmouth Middle School Cafeteria
(5575 Dartmouth Dr., San Jose)
Tickets before 11/25/2022:
Member: $25
Donor: $30 with 5 raffle tickets
Sponsor: $35 with 10 raffle tickets
Tickets after 11/26/2022:
Member: $30
Donor: $35 with 5 raffle tickets
Sponsor: $40 with 10 raffle tickets
Space is limited
Purchase Tickets from the button below or from HERE.
Merry Everything & Happy Everyday from everyone at Art Vistas!
It's Not Too Late -- See's Candy Fundraiser
Home and School Club is sponsoring a See's Candy Fundraiser from November 4th through December 2nd. You can visit the Virtual Store at: https://tinyurl.com/3dpkejj6.
You'll also find a flyer at the bottom of the newsletter.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
November1 7-18: Final Parent-Teacher Conferences (Dismissal @ 1:15)
November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break 🦃
December 12: School Site Council Meeting @ 3:00
December 19-January 2: Winter Break
Alta Vista Elementary School
Email: baileyc@unionsd.org
Website: altavista.unionsd.org
Location: 200 Blossom Valley Drive, LG
Phone: 408.356.6146
Twitter: @TeamAltaVista