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Message from Principal Juergens
Message from Principal Juergens
8/17/25
A Wonderful Start to the School Year!
What a fantastic first week of school! It was great welcoming all our new and returning students back onto our campus. The positive energy resonated across campus, and our Back to School Nights were a great success. We are excited to carry this wonderful momentum into the school year ahead.
I want to extend a special and personal thank you to our Student Support Administrator, Katie Berger. She did a beautiful job leading the school on Thursday and Friday while I was moving my daughter, Abby, into Sonoma State (transferred from DVC) and my son, Eytan, into the University of Nevada, Reno (Freshman). My husband and I are officially empty nesters; it is a good thing I have 526 Vista Grande students to love & support!
I also want to express my deepest gratitude to all our families. Your generous donations have made Ms. Berger's position possible. Our strong parent partnership is what allows us to have two administrators supporting our students and staff, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. THANK YOU!
Looking Ahead:
This week, we will continue with our assessment schedule; see image below for details.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Slip begins the week of August 25, 2025. Your child's teacher will be communicating with you this week to share your child's groupings; this is based on where your child will be most successful academically and able to make the most growth.
Please join us for the Vista Grande Welcome Back Picnic this Friday, August 22nd, from 5:00-7:00 on the blacktop! Skip the cooking, come enjoy the food truck options and don't forget to bring a picnic blanket or beach chairs. We can't wait to see you there!
As was shared with you at Back to School Night we are implementing The Positivity Project this year at Vista Grande. Our teachers will be launching the first life skill lessons this week and the first skill will span over a two week period. Also, please join us for a Parent/Caregiver Education Night on Oct. 1 at 6:00 PM in the MPR (with an online option)! Please note the DATE HAS CHANGED!!
Warmly,
Osi Juergens
Principal, Vista Grande Elementary
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Introducing our New Office Staff
Office Secretary
4 Days a Week
Hello everyone,
My name is Juliette Brickley, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Vista Grande team as the new
office secretary! Some of your kids might already know me as “Ms. B” — I had the pleasure of
serving as a Resident Substitute at VG last year, in addition to working as a day-to-day
substitute throughout SRVUSD.
Before entering the education world, I worked in media roles with both the NFL and MLB and
managed several small businesses. I’m a Danville native, who loves the outdoors, traveling, and
cozying up with a book. I also have two children at Vista Grande — a fourth grader and a second grader — who are very excited to have Mom on campus (phew!).
Vista Grande is truly a special community, thanks to the strong collaboration between staff and
families. I’m so looking forward to contributing to that partnership in my new role, and I can’t
wait to meet all of you!
Warmly,
Juliette Brickley
Hello Vista Grande,
My name is Stacey Fan, and I’m so excited to join the Vista Grande Elementary School Team as a part-time School Office Assistant! I have loved working at Tassajara Hills Elementary School the last 6 years, and previously as a parent volunteer. Working in an environment with students, teachers, and parents brings me much joy and dexterity in navigating whatever the day throws at you.
Outside of work, I love hiking, traveling, exploring museums of all kinds, painting, and watching K-dramas—these activities bring delight and a sense of connection to the world around me.
My background includes mapping Paleoclimates, being sponsored by Redbull, printing skateboards, and failing in some parts of obstacle courses.
I’m also the proud parent of two amazing kids: one at Monte Vista High School and one at Diablo Valley Middle School. We share our home with an Australian Shepherd who has perfected the art of being a professional snack beggar.
I’m looking forward to meeting all of you, this school year, and being a part of this vibrant community!
Aloha and mahalo!
Stacey Fan
SAVE THE DATES
SAVE THE DATES
🌟 The Positivity Project! 🌟
🌟 The Positivity Project! 🌟
Weeks of 8/18 & 8/25:
Over the next two weeks our school teachers will begin implementing our new Social Emotional Program, Positivity Project. The first focus is Other People Mindset.
The Positivity Project (P2) aims to empower students to build positive relationships by understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the character strengths in us all.
The Other People Mindset is a foundational concept within P2, teaching students that positive relationships are important – and that there are actions students can take to build positive relationships. Here are the five Other People Mindset elements:
Identify and appreciate the good in other people
Understand that your words and actions affect other people
Cheer other people on when they succeed
Support other people when they struggle
Remain present and give other people your attention
While mental health is incredibly complex, we know that positive relationships can help people become happier, healthier, and more resilient. And, relationship-building skills are critical for leadership, collaboration, and effective communication – abilities that will be essential in future careers. The Positivity Project believes educators have a tremendous opportunity and vital role to play in teaching students that relationships are important to their health and success – and ways to actively build positive relationships in their lives.
To practice and encourage the Other People Mindset at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s links based on your child/ren's age group. Enjoy the video together and leading questions to build on the skills they are learning at school.
SAVE THE DATE!!
Parents & Caregivers
Join us for a Parent Education Night on
10/1/25 @ 6:00 pm in the MPR- (DATE CHANGED from 9/25)
Come learn about this incredible program & how you can support at home!
Vista Grande Registration Information
Vista Grande Registration
Closes August 31
Vista Grande Registration
Closes August 31
Have you completed your Vista Grande Registration yet???
** CPAP families please review CPAP-specific VG registration information at this LINK before starting your registration.
If you have any questions please reach out to: vistagrandepta@gmail.com
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.
District Information
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
Cell Phone & Mobile Communication
Cell Phone & Mobile Communication
Device Policy
Device Policy
The Board has approved a new cell phone and mobile communication device policy for ALL grades, which goes into effect this school year. Please familiarize yourself and discuss with your student the new rules and expectations around mobile device usage before, during, and after school.
See this graphic and the new BP 5131.8 and AR 5131.8
*Page 19 in our VG Family Handbook for details.
Social Emotional Survey
Social Emotional Survey
Dear Vista Grande Families,
I’m writing to share some information about one of our key priorities as we begin the 2025-26 school year: supporting the social-emotional well-being of our students. Along with The Positivity Project at Vista Grande, we also conduct district-wide screeners, not just for academics but to ensure we are supporting our students' social and emotional needs.
We recognize how important it is to ensure that our students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. To help us better understand and respond to their needs, we will be administering a district-approved questionnaire to all students two to three times throughout the school year. Student responses will guide our efforts in providing support and broad interventions to meet the needs of all of our students.
The questionnaire for grades K-7 asks for a YES, NO, or SOMETIMES response to the following five prompts:
I like being at school.
If I need help in class, I can ask my teacher.
I am able to do my school work by myself.
I have friends at school.
There is an adult at school who cares about me.
The questionnaire will be administered to students three times this year. The windows through which your students will take the questionnaire are as follows:
Beginning of Year: August 25 - September 12
Middle of Year: December 1 - December 19
End of Year: May 4 - May 22
Students in grades K-7 will complete the questionnaire during class time.
If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to opt your child out of completing the questionnaire, please email their teacher by August 22nd so they can ensure they do not participate in this screener.
Vista Grande Information
Yearbook
Yearbook
Hi Parents! Your child's yearbook was not purchased during the VG Registration process. Yearbooks are purchased only through treering.com. ORDER YEARBOOKS HERE
Important reminders:
Create only one Treering account per family for your entire time at VG. Use your existing account to purchase 25/26 yearbooks.
Follow these steps to add additional students to your account.
Update your child's teacher in your settings to ensure delivery to your child's classroom at the end of the year.
**Save 10% on yearbooks now through October 31st!**
Photos! We need your help collecting photos! Check the Juergen's Journal and PTA Newsletter for deadlines on submitting your photos. Simply use the Treering App to send us your photos from your mobile device.
Upcoming Photo Due Dates. UPLOAD PHOTOS HERE
9/15 - 1st Day of School Photos
Send questions to vgeyearbook@gmail.com
Treering school code for new accounts only: 1015664014764005
NEW!!! Report an Absence via Email
NEW!!! 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.
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