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Upcoming Important Dates in November:
11/1: TK/Kinder Enrollment for 26/27 Opens
11/2: Daylight Savings
11/6: Science Night from 6:00-8:00
11/10: No School- School Recess
11/11: No School- Veterans Day
11/14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
11/21: Turkey Trot & Grandparent/Loved One Day
11/24-11/28: No School Thanksgiving Break
Vista Grande Meetings:
Vista Grande Meetings:
Located in the Library
Located in the Library
CPAP: 11/5 from 8:00-9:30 AM
Falcon Fund: 11/5 from 6:30-8:00 PM
PTA: 11/19 from 8:00-9:00 AM
Site Council: 11/19 from 2:45-3:45PM
Message from Principal Juergens
Message from Principal Juergens
11/2/25
Hello Vista Grande Falcons,
Can you believe it is already November! What a wonderful Halloween Parade & school day filled with fun and laughter. Students, staff, and families enjoyed the wonderful energy on campus! I hope our students enjoyed a safe and Happy Halloween.
This month is filled with many exciting events & opportunities.
🔭 Science Night is Thursday, November 6th and is an evening family event, held outdoors. See below for details.
👟 Ruby Bridges Walk to School is coming up on November 14th and we are hopeful many of our students and their families participate in this event. See below for details.
🦃 Vista Grande participates in Falcon Give Back Opportunities. The first one is our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive where we collect and then create Thanksgiving Meals for families at our sister school. See below for more details and help us make this year a success.
🎁 Our second Falcons Give Back Opportunity is our Toy Drive where we collect new, unwrapped toys for students at our sister school. See below for more details.
🦃🏃🏻🏃🏼♀️🏃🏾♂️ Time for Turkey Trot & Grandparent/Loved One Day!!!
This amazing fundraiser event is right around the corner, 11/21. Our incredible Falcon Fund will be hosting this event and we have lots of fun in store for our students, staff, and families. See below for details.
With Gratitude,
Osi Juergens
Principal, Vista Grande Elementary
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🌟 The Positivity Project Family Collaboration 🌟
🌟 The Positivity Project Family Collaboration 🌟
Falcons Give Back Opportunities
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Drop off items between 10/27-11/7
Drop off items between 10/27-11/7
Downer Thanksgiving Food Drive is starting!
Every year, VG collects food and treats to put together Thanksgiving Bags for our sister school, Downer Elementary. The goal is to fill bags for 42 families. We have 2 short weeks to build these bags, but with your help, here’s how we’re going to make it happen:
1st - find your specific class item:
Each class contributes one specific food item to the food drive. A flier with your child’s specific class item will be coming home today.
2025 Downer Thanksgiving Food Drive Class Item List
(list is also attached)Bring food item(s) to class. Can bring in before Nov. 7 - no need to wait
Please follow the size requests. It can be a tight squeeze to get everything in the bags!
2nd - check out the Special VG Items list:
At the end of the drive, we will also use this sign-up genius for any last minute items.
All donations are due Friday, Nov. 7th
3rd - If possible, sign-up to help Assemble & Deliver the Thanksgiving Bags:
Assemble: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2:30 - 3:30pm. Bring your kids to help build the Thanksgiving bags.
Deliver: Friday, Nov. 14 (time TBD but will be in the morning).
Link to sign up : 2025 Falcons Assemble! Build Thanksgiving Bags, Deliver to Downer
Toy Drive 2025
Drop off items between 11/10-12/5
Drop off items between 11/10-12/5
Once again, we are partnering with our sister school, Downer Elementary in San Pablo, for a Toy Drive. The Downer community deeply appreciates this annual effort and relies on our support to help spread holiday cheer.
The Toy Drive will run from November 10 – December 5, 2025.
Please drop off (non-gift wrapped) a new toy appropriate for elementary-aged children at the school office during this time.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
November Events
November Events
Vista Grande's Science Night
Vista Grande's Science Night
11/6/24 from 6:00-8:00 PM
11/6/24 from 6:00-8:00 PM
Come enjoy this outdoor event with VG families, staff, and students.
Hot Chocolate Provided
This is not a drop-off event, the whole family is welcome!
A night of learning and fun for all.
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*Dress warmly as many of the stations are outdoors!
*If your child participated in a Science Fair project they will set up in the MPR this year!
Dine & Donate @ Hazy BBQ
Dine & Donate @ Hazy BBQ
11/7 - ALL DAY!!!
11/7 - ALL DAY!!!
Skip the cooking!
Get your Hazy BBQ fix (dine-in or takeout) and support VG at the same time.
It's the perfect night off for a great cause.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Nov. 14th
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Nov. 14th
On Friday, November 14, Vista Grande students will have the
opportunity to participate in the RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
Prior to this day, students will learn about a girl named Ruby Bridges, who
is an American hero. Ruby Bridges is an African American girl that was
born in 1954 which makes her 70 years old today.
Ruby made history as a young pioneer in the fight to desegregate schools in the 1960s. In 1960 at the age of 6, Ruby was the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. She is considered an activist and a hero.
WHERE TO MEET??
Meet at the times listed for the two locations (on the flyer) to join the walk. Students will be accompanied by parent volunteers who choose to walk with the students. *Parents are also able to have their children walk with other families. Please work together to make sure all students who are not walking with their parents are walking with someone they know.
What if the Kindergarten or 1st Grade Late Friends and TK PM students want to participate?? We have figured that out :)
1st Grade Late Friends: Meet at the Grange at 8:30 and we will walk to school together :)
Kindergarten Late Friends: Meet at the Grange at 8:45 and we will walk to school together :)
TK PM students: Meet at the Grange at 11:15 and we will walk to school together :)
THIS IS NOT A FUNDRAISER: It is a day to participate in walking together to promote inclusion and continue our NO PLACE FOR HATE SCHOOL certification!
Students who participate will receive:
A RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL Sticker, Beenie, Bracelet & Pennet will
be given to each VG student participant (while supplies last).
Families who don’t live close by can still participate by going to one of the two locations and joining from there.
Diablo West- Meet at the little library (can park at the clubhouse)
We have volunteers to walk with students and any family is welcome to participate.
Once we get to school we will walk the track until the bell rings :)
VG Turkey Trot & Grandparent Day
Stay Tuned...
Grandparent/Loved Ones
Classroom times for each classroom
will be updated by 11/7
WED 11/12: Woot Wednesday Kick Off Assembly - 8:00 - 8:20 am SPIRIT DAY (Wear Grade Color) - The Grade with most spirit will get a special surprise
Nurses Corner
Nurses Corner
Vista Grande Auction Information
Auction 2026: Parent Parties
🎉 Big news — this year, the VG Online Auction is happening sooner than in the past! The event has been moved up to February 10th-19th, and we’re starting to collect items now!
We need your help to make this year’s auction a success — donate an item, commit to throwing a parent-hosted party, reach out to a connection, or share a creative idea.
Take a look at our Donation Wish List below for inspiration and more info!
More details about Ticket Sales and both the Online and Live Auctions will be shared in the new year — but we’d love your help getting donations now!
District Information
November Resolutions (click on the down arrow to expand for detailed information)
November Resolutions (click on the down arrow to expand for detailed information)
San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month. We acknowledge that this country was home to generations of Indigenous Peoples long before the arrival of European explorers and that these tribes had a unique and vibrant culture. The California State Board of Education recognizes that each student needs an opportunity to understand the common humanity underlying all peoples and our California Frameworks state that the history curriculum must reflect the experiences of all people. During this month, a special focus is placed on improvement in education about Native American Heritage.
San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes November 21, 2025, as Substitute Educators Day. Our substitute educators are an essential part of the education of students in our district. They provide continuity in the learning process and safe, healthy learning environments for students. The Board of Education and the district administrative team extend sincere appreciation to the substitute educators of SRVUSD and encourage the community to celebrate their contributions.
TK & Kinder Enrollment 26/27 School Year
TK & Kinder Enrollment 26/27 School Year
TK and Kindergarten enrollment opens November 1st for the 26-27 school year.
Children who turn 4 (TK) or 5 (Kinder) by September 1, 2026, are eligible to attend.
The link to join the presentation, TK/Kinder page; District website.
Volunteering Requirements
Volunteering Requirements
IMPORTANT: MUST DO- In order to volunteer on campus or chaperone on a field trip
IMPORTANT: MUST DO- In order to volunteer on campus or chaperone on a field trip
If you would like to volunteer this year please sign up or log in to check the status of your previous sign-up so you are ready to volunteer during the 25/26 school year.
In SRVUSD, we continue to prioritize student safety and improve our procedures for processing and clearing volunteers.
Click HERE for more Details
If you are cleared through Be A Mentor & please feel free to check in at the office and volunteer during 1st-5th Grade Lunches
1st-3rd: 11:15-11:55 & 4th & 5th: 12:05-12:45
Vista Grande Ongoing Information
Yearbook
Yearbook
The VG Yearbook Team needs your help collecting photos!
Simply use the Treering App to send us your photos from your mobile device. Select the appropriate photo folder and add your photos.
Upcoming Photo Submission Deadlines:
11/15 - Carnival
11/15 - Red Ribbon Spirit Week
12/1 - Halloween
12/1 - Science Night
12/1 - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
**Field trips and other class activities are due 2 weeks after the event.
5th Grade Only Due Dates
11/14 - 5th Grade Only Baby Photos. Click here.
11/14 - 5th Grade Yearbook Art Submissions. Click here.
Custom Pages
Start your 2 free custom pages now. Purchase more throughout the year if needed. These print only in your child's book. Add all your favorite pictures!
Send questions to vgeyearbook@gmail.com
Treering school code for new accounts only: 1015664014764005
Report an Absence via Email
Report an Absence via Email
We have a new PREFERRED way to report an absence!
Please email: vg-attendance@srvusd.net
You can still call our attendance line and leave a message: 925-314-1098
Each time your child is absent from school or when they will be late to school please email or call us.
Please include your name, your child’s name, grade, teacher, and the reason for the absence in your message.
It is the responsibility of the parent/caregiver to notify the office of any absence before 8 am. Please note if we do not clear your absence.
VG Lost & Found
Lost & Found items will be bagged up and donated on the last Friday of each month. Please claim your items by looking through the lost and found anytime before the last day of each month.
The lost & found cart is located just outside the MPR and is available for families to look through at any time.
*** If you label your children's belongings with their first and last name every effort will be made to deliver their items to their classroom.
VG Spirit Wear
Corporate Donation Matching
Does Your Employer Match Your VG Donations? Check Out The Link Below!
Double the impact of your 25/26 school year donations with a matching gift from your employer. Many companies are eager to match tax-deductible donations dollar for dollar, maximizing the benefit of your support.
Take a few minutes to check if your employer will match your contribution by clicking the link below and searching for your company. If your company does match, you will also be provided with more details on how and where to submit your match form.
Please note: Vista Grande has three separate entities eligible to receive matching funds (see below). Please select the correct entity when submitting your employer match form.
Falcon Fund Tax ID: 94-3043319 - your match will fund TK-5th classroom paraeducators in "traditional" classrooms, dedicated STEM for all students, PE for grades TK and K, reading and math intervention specialists, the Rainbow Room (social and emotional support), teacher collaboration days, student assessment day support, art, music and performing arts supplemental support, and more.
PTA Tax ID: 90-0912746 - your match will fund classroom/teacher resources, community events, and school modernization grants
Continuous Progress Alternative Program (CPAP) Tax ID: 68-0070122 - your match will fund program offerings and enhancements for students in the CPAP program at Vista Grande.
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