Alta Vista High School

October 2024

Campus and Community

Last Month at Alta...

So far this year, students have had the opportunity to participate in a variety of Leave to Learn experiences. These include a scavenger hunt around downtown Vista, a day trip to Palomar College to meet with the Rising Scholars and watch the premier of Almost Home, an overnight camping trip to the San Diego Safari Park, and a visit to Mira Mesa for the MCAS Airshow.

Additionally, we had a great turnout for our annual Back to School Night event that included a variety of lawn games, community partner information tables, and a delicious barbeque dinner with families and staff, cooked by our very own Sergio Cruz. We also had the Registrar of Voters come to campus to assist students with Voter Registration and we have begun holding meetings with our student representatives who were nominated by their advisory teachers to be part of our Student Advisory Council.

We have also begun our dual-enrollment Child Development classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-10 at MGM, which offers students the opportunity to earn both elective high school credit and college credit at the same time.

Congratulations to our Rising Star for the Month of September, Rafael Cabrera Escobedo and thank you to Coach Gotteman for recommending him!

COLLEGE & CAREER News

Coming Up:

Want to help with the Fall Festival? If you’d like to be involved in decorating the quad or running a game / activity booth, please see Ms. Bishop in room 4.

Child Development Class will be continuing at MGM
- Tuesday / Thursday 8am - 10am
- Tutoring / Homework Help is available during advisory, please see Ms. Bishop or Mrs. Riebau in Room 3

Beginning in October students will once again be able to participate in the CNS (Child Nutrition Services) Student Advisory Committee. If you would like to participate and have input in what is served on campus, please see Mrs. Riebau in room 4.

Be on the lookout for more information.

We have several student only surveys going right now:
- College and Career Interest Survey - what career field are you interested in?

If you haven’t done so, please complete the survey. We use the information to present relevant L2L opportunities and schedule guest speakers.

Which lab do you want to visit at the Linda Vista Innovation Center?

Are you interested in attending a NY Film Academy presentation?

Vista Fire Dept Cadet Program is still accepting applicants

October 1st Community Event: College and Career Fair, 5–7 PM, at

El Camino High School in Oceanside, 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside

October 2nd, L2L College Fair - 2 yr & 4 yr college exploration

October 8th, L2L Public Service Fair, explore careers in Public Service including Fire, Police and Military

October 8th, 2 pm FAFSA / CADDA Webinar presented by uAspire

October 10th, CheckYourMoodSD.org, National Depression Screening Day

October 10th, 6pm Moonlight Amphitheatre for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

October 12th, Ivey Ranch Park Western Hoedown Volunteer Day (sign up now!)

October 12th, Live Well Advance Art Poster Contest Deadline

October 17th, ELA students will venture to LaJolla Playhouse for the Primary Trust Performance

October 22nd, Halloween Fall Festival 4 -6pm

The whole community is invited to this free, fun, family event for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and compete to earn candy and prizes. There will be a variety of games, crafts, and activities along with music, face painting, balloon animals, a pumpkin carving contest, and an award for best costume of the night. Some local community vendors will be present.

October 24th, Vista Mobile Clinic will be at MGM 12pm - 6pm, Alta students are eligible to participate

October 24th, 3 pm FAFSA / CADDA Webinar presented by uAspire

October 30th, L2L Construction and Industry Fair, Apprenticeships and vocational programs in construction and construction related fields

October 31st, Voice of Democracy (scholarship)

November 1st, NON-STUDENT DAY!!

November 12th, The Elks National Foundation MVS Contest (scholarship)

For further information regarding any of the above, please contact Mrs. Riebau in room 4 or by email merryriebau@vistausd.org

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A Message from your Community Liaison

Hi there! I'm Xochitl, the Community Liaison for Alta Vista High School. If you need any help or resources, feel free to reach out! I’m here to support you and happy to assist however I can. I am looking forward to connecting!

We had a wonderful time at our first Coffee with the Principal this month! It was great to see so many familiar faces and a big thank you to all the moms and staff who joined us. Your presence made it special! I can’t wait to see everyone at our monthly coffee gatherings. Let’s keep the fun going—hope to see you all next time!

Beatriz Barron: Social Worker Olga Greenlee: Counselor Lydia T. Contreras: Community School Counselor

Michael Watkins: Peace Ed Mentor Allison Jones: Pass/Ameri Corps Mentor

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