VVA Elementary News
April 2024
VVA News & Events
March Garden Meet-Up
Physical Fitness Test
5th Grade News
🏃🏻♀️PFT Testing for 5th Graders: Congratulations go to 5th graders, Jamilah B. and Nini T., who successfully completed the PFT! Shout out to Coach Marcus for facilitating testing.
🎓5th Grade Promotion: June 4th, 5th graders and their families are invited to attend the VVA Commencement Ceremony to celebrate student promotion to 6th grade. More details will follow as the date approaches.
🚸6th Grade 2024-24 Enrollment: If your 5th-grade student plans to continue at VVA next year as a 6th-grader, you will need to complete a transfer application (intra-district for within VUSD and inter-district for outside of VUSD). Use the VUSD Intradistrict Transfer Link provided.
🌻March Garden Meet-Up: Thanks to the families who supported our March Garden Meet-Up. A special shout-out to Mrs. Greenlee (VVA Counselor) and Tessa Neilsen (VVA High School Student) who facilitated the gardening activities. Students enjoyed planting their own milkweed potted plants and tomato plants in the garden.
💐Spring Break: Spring Break is April 1st-5th. Student will return to school on April 8th.
🎨April Art Meet-Up (flyer linked): April 17th, 3:00-4:00pm at the Vista Public Library, we'll gather for an art meet-up. Students will celebrate Earth Day by creating eco-friendly crafts.
🌷April Garden Meet-Up (flyer linked): April 29th is our next Garden Meet-Up in the AVHS Community Garden.
📝April 15th-26th is the CAASPP testing window. Tests will be administered during Advisory tutorial, and small group instructional time. Please see the Parent/Guardian CAASPP Resources to help support your student during testing.
📚Independent Reading: Encourage your student to read independently for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. All students have access to the Sora Library App that links to the San Diego County Public Library. Students have access to thousands of audio and e-books through the app. Here are some simple tips for supporting independent reading at home.
❓Questions/Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns that have not been answered in this newsletter or during parent meetings, please feel free to contact Ms. Ordonez using the contact information below.
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Student Gallery
Our elementary students are finding ways to show their unique gifts and academic achievement. Check out our student gallery below.
Learning Coach Support
How Can I Help My Student With
Online Learning?
During online instruction, each student will need the support of a Learning Coach, typically the parent or guardian, who is present while the student is working at home. As students progress in their success with online learning there is an increase in independence.
The role of the Learning Coach includes but is not limited to:
Provide a quiet and organized space for online learning.
Guide the student through the lessons, tools, and games as needed.
Oversee assignments and help facilitate hands-on learning.
Check for understanding and discuss concepts being taught.
Keep the student on schedule and on pace.
Ensure all components are done with fidelity.
Communicate with the teacher as needed.
Celebrate success🎉