03/18/2021

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

Thank you to all virtual- and classic-enrolled families, teachers, and support staff for your continuous support of Alamosa Park students! In this Family Letter is the following:

• Healthy Hawk Week – next week
• Trimester 2 Progress Reports – next Friday, March 26
• Alamosa’s Got Talent – Virtual Talent Show (please see flyer below for details)
• PTA Executive Board Member nomination forms available
• Community Update (03/12/21) from our VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle

March 22 – 26 - Healthy Hawk Week – Celebrating Healthy Lifestyles at Alamosa Park!

• Being physically, mentally and emotionally healthy have always been cornerstones of the Alamosa Park school culture. I am proud to announced that next week is our Healthy Hawk Week.
• During lunch recess times, lunchtime supervisors and I will coordinate fun and fitness activities in playground quadrants while maintaining stable groups.
• I am looking forward to participating with students during this special week of health at Alamosa Park!

Trimester 2 Progress Reports

• Classic – will be sent home with student on Friday, March 26
• Virtual – will be mailed home by Friday, March 26

As a reminder, you will be receiving your student’s Trimester 2 Progress Report very soon. Trimester 2 Progress Reports will not be ready to print until Thursday, March 25.

• Virtual student Progress Reports will be mailed home after March 25, which means that Virtual families will not receive their child’s progress report until Monday, March 29, or soon thereafter.
• Classic student Progress Reports will go home with students on Friday, March 26.

This is a perfect time to review progress, strengths, and focus areas with your child. Please contact me (kyleruggles@vistausd.org) or your child's teacher for any questions about the progress report.

Alamosa’s Got Talent – Virtual Talent Show (video viewing date: Friday, April 16)
Attention Alamosa Park students: The Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) and Alamosa Park are proud to announce the Alamosa’s Got Talent, Virtual Talent Show.

• If you are interested is displaying one of your personal talents, please communicate your interest with your family.
• Please be sure that your parent or guardian submits the Permission Form to Principal Ruggles no later than Friday, March 26.
• Your first video submission is due Tuesday, March 23 and your final video is due no later than Tuesday, April 6.
• Please see THIS AGT Flyer for submission dates, where to send your video, parent permission document, and all details.

I would like to thank AP Teachers, Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Olsen, and the APEF for your great support for this fun student and community event. – Principal Ruggles

PTA Executive Board Member nomination forms available
The Alamosa Park PTA is thankful for your support this school year. The Alamosa Park PTA is in search of next year's 2021-2022 Executive Board and members. No experience is necessary. The more help and support we have, the more we can all do together. Please feel free to reach out to AP PTA President, Marnic Monroe at marnicboyd@gmail.com or Alamosaparkpta@gmail.com if you have any questions. This FORM can be dropped off at Alamosa Park or you can respond to the emails listed. All nomination considerations must be submitted by Tuesday April 13,2021. The slate will be posted on Friday April 16,2021. Voting will take place at our general board meeting on Thursday May 13,2021 at 6:30 p.m. 

Lost & Found Items: The Lost & Found cart will be located outside of gate, near the parking lot after school on next week. Please pick up any items that your child may have misplaced. We will continue to remind students of checking lost and found items as well. Thank you.

Please see the latest Community Update (03/12/21) from our VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle:
Click here for the Community Update.
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Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001).

Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School. Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,
Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Events & Dates to Know:

• Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) – 2020-21 Yearbook Pre-Sale ($15 ends on March 21) – Please click HERE.
• March 22 – 26 - Healthy Hawk Week – Celebrating Healthy Lifestyles at Alamosa Park!
  • During lunch recess times, Principal Ruggles and lunchtime supervisors will coordinate fun and fitness activities in playground quadrants while maintaining stable groups.
  • Monday, March 22: Wear Blue or Purple Day - Cardio / Stretching Circuit
  • Tuesday, March 23: Wear Yellow or Orange Day - Shooting Hoops for the Gold -Basketball 
  • Wednesday, March 24: Wear Rainbow of Colors Day - Jumping for the Gold
  • Thursday, March 25: Wear Green Day - Jogging for the Gold
  • Friday, March 26: Wear Hawk Spirit Day - Sprinting for the Gold
• Friday, March 26 – Trimester 2 Progress Reports sent home
• Monday, March 29 – Friday, April 2:  Spring Break (no school) - School resumes Monday, April 5
• Friday, April 16: Alamosa’s Got Talent (Virtual Student Talent Show - video
• April 5 – April 18: PTA April Virtual Book Fair – information coming soon
• TK & Kindergarten Registration: Please click HERE for the Alamosa Park Registration Webpage for additional information.
• Alamosa Park student photos: Please submit student photos to the Alamosa Park Yearbook Email Address. Please include student name, teacher name, & grade level.  APHawksYearbook@gmail.com

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​Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:

• No More Rainy Day Schedule at Secondary Schools
• Health and Safety Update
• Vaccines in San Diego County
• CDPH Releases New Guidelines in Response to Lawsuit Over Youth Sports
• LCAP Community Forums

Click here for the Community Update.


Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Vista Unified School District

03/11/2021

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

Thank you to all virtual- and classic-enrolled families, teachers, and support staff for your continuous support of Alamosa Park students! In this Family Letter is the following:

• Alamosa’s Got Talent – Virtual Talent Show (please see flyer below for details)
• APEF Yearbook pre-sale $15 through March 21
• Virtual Morning with Principal Ruggles – Tuesday, March 16, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. on Zoom
• Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 School Year
• Community Update (03/05/21) from our VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle 

Alamosa’s Got Talent – Virtual Talent Show (video viewing date: Friday, April 16)

• The Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) and Alamosa Park are proud to announce the Alamosa’s Got Talent, Virtual Talent Show!
• Attention Alamosa Park students: If you are interested is displaying one of your personal talents, please communicate your interest with your family. In order for your final video to be considered for the Alamosa’s Got Talent (AGT) Show, please be sure that your parent or guardian submits the Permission Form to Principal Ruggles no later than Friday, March 26. Your first video submission is due Tuesday, March 23 and your final video is due no later than Tuesday, April 6.
• Please see THIS AGT Flyer for submission dates, where to send your video, parent permission document, and all details. I would like to thank AP Teachers, Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Olsen, and the APEF for the great support with this fun student and community event.

Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) – 2020-21 Yearbook Pre-Sale ($15 through March 21) – Please click HERE.

Virtual Morning with Principal Ruggles – Tuesday, 03/16/21, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. on Zoom
In order to continue providing two-way communication with our families, I would like to offer another “Morning with Principal Ruggles” on this Tuesday, March 16, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Agenda is as follows: (1) Health & Safety at Alamosa Park; (2) Dual Language Immersion; (3) Healthy Hawk Week, (4) Alamosa’s Got Talent (5) Questions / Answers. Please consider joining in on this virtual meeting on the following Zoom Link: https://vistausd.zoom.us/j/99276174789?pwd=UU0zRDNucFBVdmZuNlJYRGEzWHNzZz09

Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 School Year
Parents may register Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students at Alamosa Park.

• HERE is the Alamosa Park TK / K Registration Flyer

It is important to register early to ensure proper placement at your school of residence. Click here for School Locator.
The age requirements are as follows:

• Kindergarten: child must be born on or before September 1, 2016
• Transitional Kindergarten: child must be born between September 2, 2016 - December 2, 2016
• To register for TK or Kindergarten at Alamosa Park, please call (760) 940-0700 to set up an appointment for registration.
• Please click HERE for the Alamosa Park Registration Webpage for additional information.
• Please click HERE for the Alamosa Park Home webpage.

Please see the latest Community Update (03/05/21) from our VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle:
Click here for the 03/05/21 Community Update.

Please consider completing the Consolidation Task Force SURVEY, (Link closes TOMORROW Friday, March 12, 2021).

Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001).

Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School. Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,
Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Events & Dates to Know

• Sunday, March 14 – Daylight Saving Time Begins (Please spring ahead one hour)
• Tuesday, March 16, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. – Virtual Morning with Principal Ruggles on Zoom
  • Agenda includes: Health & Safety, DLI, Healthy Hawk Week, Alamosa’s Got Talent
  • To attend this virtual meeting, please click on Zoom link below at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16.
  • ZOOM link: https://vistausd.zoom.us/j/99276174789?pwd=UU0zRDNucFBVdmZuNlJYRGEzWHNzZz09
• March 22 – 26 - Healthy Hawk Week – Celebrating Healthy Lifestyles at Alamosa Park!
  • During lunch recess times, Principal Ruggles and lunchtime supervisors will coordinate fun and fitness activities in playground quadrants while maintaining stable groups.
  • Monday, March 22: Wear Blue or Purple Day - Cardio / Stretching Circuit
  • Tuesday, March 23: Wear Yellow or Orange Day - Shooting Hoops for the Gold -Basketball 
  • Wednesday, March 24: Wear Rainbow of Colors Day - Jumping for the Gold
  • Thursday, March 25: Wear Green Day - Jogging for the Gold
  • Friday, March 26: Wear Hawk Spirit Day - Sprinting for the Gold​​​​​​​
• Friday, March 26 – Trimester 2 Progress Reports sent home
• Monday, March 29 – Friday, April 2:  Spring Break (no school)
  • School resumes Monday, April 5
• Friday, April 16: Alamosa’s Got Talent (Virtual Student Talent Show - video) – please see flyer for details
• April 5 – April 18: PTA April Virtual Book Fair – information coming soon
• Please submit Alamosa Park student photos to the Alamosa Park Yearbook Email Address. Please include student name, teacher name, grade level.  APHawksYearbook@gmail.com

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​​Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:

• 10th Annual Heroes of Vista Celebration - Live Virtual Gala
• Our Commitment to Vista Virtual
• Secondary Schools Will Shift to Minimum Days When Rain is Forecasted
• Community Feedback on Annual Strategic Planning
• Summer Programs for Students
• Virus Rates Continue to Drop Dramatically in San Diego County
• Vista Unified Student Athletes Get Back to Competition
• Vaccination Success
• Trauma Informed Care in Vista Unified
• Supporting your Child and Cultivating Resilience While Parenting in the Time of COVID-19

Click here for the Community Update.

Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Vista Unified School District