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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 04/29/2021

4/29/2021
​04/29/2021

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 AP Family Letter is the following:
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 3 – May 7)
  • The Alamosa Park 5th Grade Promotion will be in-person on Wednesday, June 16 – more information to follow regarding the list of safety measures we will be following
  • Equity Community Forum this afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
  • Roosevelt MS – Future Wildcat Orientation, this evening at 6:00 p.m.

Health & Safety Reminders for students:
Thank you for continuing to abide by all safety measures. Please continue to follow directions from your teacher, wash and sanitize hands, remain socially distanced from each other, properly wear your mask, and remember to bring your water bottle. Thank You!

Mask Reminders for Parents and Families:
I would like to remind parents and families to please continue to wear masks when picking up or dropping off your student when you are in parking lot and outside of your vehicle. On campus and in parking lot, we are still following CA Dept. of Public Health. By wearing your mask in parking lot with large gatherings, we are demonstrating health and safety for everyone at Alamosa Park, while sustaining safety and health for all of our students and staff. The consistent approach and support from everyone adds to the health and safety of everyone. Thank you!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (Week of May 3 – May 7)
As principal, I have the great pleasure and honor to work with our amazing teachers and support staff every day. I have the good fortune of seeing the outstanding work they do, in-person and virtually. I am deeply honored to work with our great team!
I would like to remind everyone that the week of May 3 is a perfect time for students to write a note or provide a thoughtful gesture to our teachers and support staff for the great job teachers and staff are doing every day.
I am deeply honored to work with our great team at Alamosa Park!

Teacher Appreciation Week (AP Parent Teacher Association)

Thank you to our fantastic AP PTA for your extra hard work in supporting our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (Week of May 3). Our PTA is recognizing staff every day. On behalf of our staff, we thank you!!
In addition to the events listed below, our generous PTA will be decorating the school cage and front area with signs, created by PTA, Foundation, and the 5th grade student council / Hawk Club.

Monday, May 3: “We DONUT know what we’d do without you!” 
  • Donuts and Coffee for the teachers provided by PTA. 
  • Individually wrapped in gift bags with tags.
Tuesday, May 4: “Let’s TACO-bout how great you are!”
  • Taco lunch provided by PTA
Wednesday, May 5: “You make us BLOOM!”
  • Bring your teacher a flower (fresh, fake, hand drawn, etc. Be creative!)
Thursday, May 6: “Our Teachers are NOTE-worthy!”
  • Write your teacher a note to say thank you for all that they do!
Friday, May 7: “Our Futures are BRIGHT Because of You!” 
  • Students wear bright colors 
  • Staff will have individually wrapped/pre-packaged snacks set up in the break room at 12:00 p.m.

​Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (Week of May 3, 2021) - AP Education Foundation requesting donations
The AP Education Foundation (APEF) is requesting donations to support the wonderful AP teachers and support staff. Please click HERE to donate items for our outstanding teachers and support staff.
Sincerely, APEF

5th Grade Promotion

Attention 5th Grade Students and Families: The Alamosa Park 5th Grade Promotion will be in-person on Wednesday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. on the blacktop area on our beautiful campus. I will be communicating safety and health measures to all students, families, and staff very soon. I am looking forward to recognizing all of our 5th Grade students, in-person, for their hard work and accomplishments before promoting on to middle school.
Thank you to our parents who responded to the survey. The results were more favorable to have an in-person celebration, and I believe our students deserve an in-person celebration.
I am very proud of our students and looking forward to this very special time to honor our students! More to come soon. Go hawks!

VUSD Equity Community Forum (TODAY at 5:00 p.m.)

We are holding a series of Equity Community Forums to create opportunities for students, parents, staff, and community members to get involved and become part of our efforts to create an inclusive, culturally sensitive, and positive learning environment for all students. Our next Equity Community Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. You can access the meeting by using the following Zoom Link.  Community Forum Flyer (English) (Spanish)

Attention Grade 5 Students who will attend Roosevelt MS next year: Wildcat Virtual Orientation TODAY, at 6:00 p.m.

Dear Future Wildcats and Wildcat Families,
We are very excited to welcome you to Roosevelt Middle School! We can't wait to meet each of you and to welcome you in person! Though we are not able to host new student orientation for our incoming students on campus yet, we want to give you a chance to get to know us and your new school and to get your questions answered. 
Future Wildcat Virtual Orientation on Thursday, April 29th, at 6 pm. 
We are so happy that you are going to be part of the Wildcat family!
Please click HERE for the RMS Orientation flyer and the link to the virtual orientation.
Go, Wildcats!
Sincerely,
Principal Golly
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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
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  • Week of May 3 – Staff Appreciation Week
    • Thank you to the AP Teachers and Support Staff for their ongoing support of our students and families. In the Virtual and Classic learning models, our staff does an outstanding job of support students by developing positive connections and relationships with our students. As a result of their work with students and families, students are making steady progress toward grade level proficiency and feel good about themselves and their progress. Thank you to our great Teachers and Support Staff at Alamosa Park!
  • Date TBA - FastBridge Math and Language Arts Assessments (Grades 3 - 5)
  • Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day - no school
  • Wednesday, June 16 - 5th Grade Promotion
  • Friday, June 18 - Final Day of School (Minimum Day, Early Dismissal)
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Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle - 04/28/2021

4/28/2021
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Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • Let's Get Vista Vaccinated
  • Summer Learning Opportunities
  • Taking Action on Equity and Antiracism
  • Virtual School Options for Next Year
  • End of Year Activities
  • Great Progress on Measure LL Facility Bond Projects
Click here for the Community Update.


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










Twitter: @vistablueprint

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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 04/08/2021

4/8/2021
​04/08/2021

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 AP Family Letter is the following:
  • PTA Spring Virtual Book Fair
  • Yearbook Photo Submission Deadline – Friday, April 16, 2021
  • Alamosa’s Got Talent – Virtual Talent Show – Friday, April 16, 2021
  • Parent Survey - Alamosa Park Intent to Enroll 2021-22
  • APEF Square 1 Art order extended to Friday, 04/16/21
  • Spring Student Picture Day – Thursday, 4/22/21
  • Earth Day 2021 – Thursday, 4/22/21 – Girl Scout Troop 1570 – Water Conservation

Alamosa
 Park PTA Spring Virtual Scholastic Book Fair (Monday, April 5 – Sunday, April 18)

Alamosa Park PTA is sponsoring the 2nd virtual book fair for the 2020-2021 school year. For the link to the Alamosa Park virtual book fair, please click HERE. Please contact kamie.gribben@outlook.com for any questions.

Yearbook Photo Submission Deadline – Friday, April 16, 2021
  • The Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) would like you to know that our 2020-21 AP Yearbook photo submission deadline is fast approaching. 
  • Please forward photos via email at: APHawksYearbook@gmail.com
  • Please indicate student(s) name, teacher, grade level in your email.
  • Final date to submit all photos and or videos is Friday, April 16th, 2021. This will allow our APEF enough time to process the final submissions for the 2020-21 AP Yearbook.
  • I would like to thank Mrs. Barongan, Mrs. Baxter, and the APEF for the excellent organization, hard work, and support on the development of the 2020-21 AP Yearbook.

Alamosa
’s Got Talent – Virtual Talent Show (Friday, April 16) -
 
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  • The Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) and Alamosa Park are proud to announce the Alamosa’s Got Talent, Virtual Talent Show.
  • Thank you to our students and families for your support in submitting excellent student talent performance video clips.
  • We are looking forward to sharing the final video which will be ready for students and community to view on Friday, April 16.
  • I would like to thank AP Teachers, Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Olsen, and the APEF for the great support for this fun student and community event. – Principal Ruggles

Survey - Alamosa Park Intent to Enroll 2021-22
  • As we plan for student enrollment for next school year, I would like to know if you intend to return to Alamosa Park Elementary School (AP) for the 2021-22 school year.
  • If you will have more than one child attend AP for the 2021-22 school year, please submit one survey response for each of your children who will attend AP next school year.
  • At the end of the survey is a section for you to provide me with any feedback regarding Alamosa Park Elementary School or any questions you may have about anything related to Alamosa Park. Please note that I do not yet know if we will be offering Classic, Virtual, or both learning models during the 2021-22 school year.
  • Please click HERE for the brief survey.
  • Or for the survey, you may click on the following link or copy the link and paste into your browser:
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbZuT0pze6izvOLyV-D_NC6AE78pEcdNd6p3NP-ti9ERWcmQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 
  • Please respond to this survey by Friday, April 23, 2021. Thank you for your consideration.

APEF Square 1 Art order extended to Friday, 04/16/21

I would like to publicly thank Mrs. Amber Carreno and APEF for doing a great job of coordinating this Square 1 project for our students and families. I greatly appreciate our teachers for helping students with their artwork. Our Hawk students did a fantastic job!! The AP Education Foundation Square 1 Art Order Deadline has been extended to Friday, April 16, 2021.
Please see the link below for additional information.
  • Order Now
  • Square 1 Art Parent Portal

Spring Student Picture Day – Thursday, 4/22/21

All students will have an opportunity to receive a spring picture on Spring Student Picture Day at Alamosa Park on Thursday, April 22. Please see THIS flyer for the class picture time schedule and the Map for virtual parent parking. Please click HERE to pre-order pictures from Shriver Photography. Thank you!

Earth Day 2021 – Thursday, 4/22/21 – Girl Scout Troop 1570 – Water Conservation

I would like to thank Girl Scout Troop 1570 for developing a water conservation plan for our students. The Girl Scout troop will be creating and posting Earth Day posters around campus, provide water conservation announcements to students, and create a video for students to view in their class during the week of April 19. I am thankful to our Girls Scouts for presenting this most important topic to our students. Nice job Girl Scouts!
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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
  • Friday, April 16: Alamosa’s Got Talent (Virtual Student Talent Show - video) – please see THIS flyer for details
  • Friday, April 16: APEF Square 1 Art order deadline
  • April 5 – April 18: PTA Spring Virtual Book Fair – Please click HERE
  • Thursday, April 22 – Spring Student Picture Day (Virtual & Classic Students)
    • Spring Picture Day Schedule & Virtual parent parking Map – click HERE
  • Friday, April 23 – Survey Submission Deadline – Intent to Return to Alamosa Park 2021-22 School Year
  • TK & Kindergarten Registration: Please click HERE for the Alamosa Park Registration Webpage for additional information.
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