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Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle - 05/18/2021

5/18/2021
​Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  •   Shining STARS across the District  
  •   Vista Unified is Strong and Getting Stronger
  •   Instructional Program for the 2021-22 School Year
  •   Get Vista Vaccinated
  •   Vaccine Clinics During School Hours for VUSD High Schools  
  •   Mask Wearing Protocol
  •   CBOC Update
  •   Summer Learning Update
    • Elementary “Super Science Summer School”
    • Secondary Summer School Opportunities
  •   Apprenticeship Career Fair
Click here for the Community Update.

Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Vista Unified School District
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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 05/13/2021

5/13/2021
​05/13/2021

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:
  • Virtual Open House, Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m.
  • 5th Grade In-Person promotion, set for Wednesday, June 16, starting at 8:30 a.m.
  • Virtual Student Device and Materials Return day on Friday, June 18, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Virtual Open House – Thursday, June 10, 6:00 p.m.
  • All Alamosa Park teachers will be sending Open House project information to their parents and families on Thursday, June 10, between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.
  • Thank you to all of our teachers and students for their hard work with the design of Open House this year.

5th Grade Promotion (In-Person) – Wednesday, June 16, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

I will be connecting with our 5th Grade families by next week with details regarding our 5th Grade Promotion ceremony and the process for registering for this in-person event. I am looking forward to recognizing and celebrating our 5th Grade students!

Virtual Device and Materials return day – Friday, June 18, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Please remember that the final day of school, Friday, June 18, will be a minimum day. The staggered dismissal times listed below. Between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m., we will be collecting all Virtual student devices and materials. I will be sharing more specific information in the coming weeks.

Early Dismissal Times

12:50 p.m. (Grades TK & K)
1:00 (Grades 1 - 5)
 
12:45 p.m.
Grades TK & K Dismissal (Castellini, G. Contreras) - Primary Gate

12:50 p.m.
Grades K & K/1 Dismissal (Peterson, Monty) - Primary Gate
Grade 3 (Nalick & Baylon) - Intermediate Gate

12:55 p.m.
Grade 1 (Morales) - Primary Gate
Grade ⅘ & 4 (Gonzalez & Fels) - Intermediate Gate

1:00 p.m.
Grade 2 (Marshall & Droste)
Grades 4/5 & 5 (Perkins/Manwaring, D. Olsen) - Intermediate Gate

2021-22 Hawk Club Applications
Application LINK – click HERE
Additional information about the program can be found in the application link. If you have any remaining questions or inquiries, please feel free to email Mr. Nash at christophernash@vistausd.org or (760) 940-0700 x49124.

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
:
  • May 10 – June 4 - FastBridge Math and Language Arts Assessments (Grades K – 5)
  • Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day - no school
  • Thursday, June 10 - Virtual Open House – Teachers will be sending Open House project information to their families between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. - 5th Grade in-person Promotion
  • Friday, June 18 - Final Day of School (Minimum Day)
  • Friday, June 18, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Device and Materials return day
  • Wednesday, August 18 - First Day of the 2021-22 School Year

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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 05/06/2021

5/6/2021
​05/06/2021

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:
  • Thank you PTA & APEF for a great Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 3 – 7)
  • 2021-22 Hawk Club After School club applications
  • Virtual Open House – Thursday, June 10
  • Final Day of 2020-21 (June 18) and First Day of 2021-22 (August 18)
  • National Nurses Day, today, May 6 – Thank you Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Roundtree
  • Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing Mothers!

Thank you PTA & AP Foundation - Great Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (Week of May 3 – 7)

PTA - Thank you to our fantastic AP PTA for your extra hard work in supporting our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our PTA recognized staff every day this week and decorating the front area with signs, created by PTA, Foundation, and the 5th grade student council / Hawk Club.
Please click HERE for pictures of some of the great posters from PTA and community and reminders about the remaining days for this week.
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.
APEF – Thank you for the generous, personalized gift baskets filled with treats and care package items. It was so very thoughtful of APEF to recognize all teachers and support staff with baskets and specialized card!

2021-22 Hawk Club Applications

Alamosa Park Elementary School is offering the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant Program (Hawk Club), which is a cost-free grant program providing homework assistance, tutorials, and enrichment activities for your child. The grant program will begin on the first day of school (Wednesday, August 18) and will continue through the end of the school year. 
The ASES grant is based on student attendance. To accomplish grant goals participating students are expected to attend the full duration of the program hours (school dismissal until 6:00 PM). Enrollment in the grant program comes with the understanding that your child(ren) will attend every school day.
Acceptance does not operate on a first-come-first-serve basis; instead, enrollment is decided based upon student need (if there are not enough spots in the program for all applicants). Families will be notified of their acceptance in August.
Additional information about the program can be found in the application link. If you have any remaining questions or inquiries, please feel free to email Mr. Nash at christophernash@vistausd.org or (760) 940-0700 x49124.
Sincerely,
Mr. Chris Nash
Alamosa Park Hawk Club Coordinator
christophernash@vistausd.org"
Application LINK – click HERE

Virtual Open House – Thursday, June 10, 6:00 p.m.
  • This year, instead of having Open House in-person, our students and teachers will be creating a brief project with information to share with our parents.
  • All Alamosa Park teachers will be sending Open House project information to their parents and families on Thursday, June 10, between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.
  • I am looking forward to parents and students virtually attending Open House this year.
  • Thank you to all of our teachers and students for their hard work in the design of Open House this year.

Community update from Dr. Doyle (04/28/21)

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.

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to all of our Alamosa Park mothers!

With Mother’s Day on this Sunday, May 9, I would like to say Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to all of our amazing Mothers at Alamosa Park. Thank you for your hard work all day, every day, and for supporting our students!

Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!


Sincerely,

Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Events & Dates to Know
:
  • Thursday, May 6 – National Nurses Day
    • Thank you to our new school nurse, Mrs. Amy McGuire, RN. Mrs. McGuire does an excellent job on working with our students to make sure that we sustain health at all times while following up with families about all health guidelines. Hats off to Mrs. McGuire for all of your support at Alamosa Park!
    • Also, thank you to our former school nurse, Mrs. Lisa Roundtree, RN, who was our school nurse last year and many years before. Mrs. Roundtree is now the VUSD District nurse, helping all of our VUSD schools. A big thank you to Mrs. Roundtree for helping everyone at Alamosa Park and in VUSD!
  • Friday, May 21 – Sharing Time Capsule artifacts with all students (Time capsule will be secured over summer)
  • Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day - no school
  • Thursday, June 10 - Virtual Open House – Teachers will be sending Open House project information to their families between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. - 5th Grade in-person Promotion
  • Friday, June 18 - Final Day of School (Minimum Day)
  • Wednesday, August 18 - First Day of the 2021-22 School Year
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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
:
  • 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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