Vista del Mar PTA

Legislative News for March-May

cfann — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:47:42 +0000

Be sure to stay up to date on the latest developments from our CUSD legislative team. Important information that relates to our children’s education, including Governor Brown’s recently released budget proposal, and the elimination of funding for the Transitional Kindergarten program can be found in this months legislative newsletter. Newsletters from September thru January 2012 are also available on our Vista del Mar website under legislation news.

Download the legislative newsletter for March- Maylbelow:

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Vista del Mar’s 8th Annual Carnival!

cfann — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:59 +0000

The most anticipated family event and BIGGEST PTA fundraiser event of the year: FRIDAY, MAY 18th 3:30-7:30pm

ALL proceeds go to fund important programs for our students.

NEW Carnival Rides! NEW Kiddie Rides! NEW Cake & Pillow Pet Walk!

The carnival promises to be the most fun afternoon of the year! There will be a wide variety of exciting new carnival rides, a dedicated area for kiddie rides, including a trackless train, a silent auction, teacher features, cake walk, face painting, live entertainment, a live auction, sponsor booths, food court, and more.

*There are NO parent volunteers required for the carnival rides & games this year thanks to our generous Great White Shark Sponsor Dr. Alex J. Brandon*

Download form to donate to the:

Carnival Silent Auction

Our Children, Our Future

cfann — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:10:57 +0000

As you may have heard, California PTA (CAPTA) has taken a strong support
position for the Our Children, Our Future (OCOF) tax initiative, which is
looking to get on the November 2012 ballot.   CAPTA is asking for the support of
PTA units across the state for their signature gathering campaign.
Consequently, Fourth District PTA and our own Capistrano Unified Council PTSA
(CUCPTSA) have asked our district PTA units to consider supporting OCOF. Based
on the size of our elementary and middle schools, a goal of 180 signatures has
been suggested for Vista del Mar.  Please note that PTA is not funding the
initiative in any way, nor has it laid down any kind of mandate for us to
collect signatures. 

How much money would Our Children, Our Future bring to Vista del Mar?
Based on current enrollment, Vista del Mar Elementary and Middle Schools
combined are projected to receive $1,242,652 per year starting in 2013/14,
increasing to $2,161,653 per year in 2017/18 and finally, $2,924,367 in 2023/24.
Our Children, Our Future will: 

	-Raise approximately $10 billion a year in new revenue for local public schools
and early childhood programs. Funding will be allocated to all students in K-12
public schools, 	including those in basic-aid districts and in charter schools. 

	-Place the money in a separate trust fund outside the governor and state
legislature’s control. 

	-Provide local control of these new education dollars by giving school boards
decision-making authority based on school site input. 

-Help restore programs, such as art, music, physical education, science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM); reduce class sizes; add more
counselors, librarians, and nurses. 

-Support low income students with additional dollars. 

-Require funds to be spent at local school sites, not district offices (no more
than 1% may be spent on administrative costs). 

-Not allow schools to use these new funds to increase salaries and benefits. 

-Establish accountability and transparency for how the money is used. 

Please familiarize yourself with the OCOF initiative.  If you decide that you
are interested in supporting the signature campaign, you can: 

	-sign the petition to put it on the November 2012 ballot
	-commit to obtaining one page of signatures (that's six including your own)
	-collect signatures outside of the boundaries of the VdM campus
	-collect signatures near the VdM campus during drop off/pick up times
	-host an OCOF informational/signature gathering event 

Please note that PTA is prohibited from campaigning or soliciting signatures on
the VdM campus at any time. 

Please contact your VdM legislative representatives with any questions you may
have. 

Sincerely, 

Katie Calkins
katiecalkins@me.com 

Melinda Bienert
melindab@me.com 

Mary Fortmeier
maryfortmeier@me.com

Vista del Mar Presents: Dine Out Week! (more info here)

cfann — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:07:41 +0000

Pick the night and restaurant that works for you!

A portion of sales will be donated back to the PTA.

Monday March 12th 11am-9pm: Burger Junkies and Chronic Tacos; 20% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Tuesday March 13th 11am-9pm: Baja Fresh; 15% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Wednesday March 14th 11am-9pm: Z Pizza: Dine in, carry out and delivery! 20% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Thursday March 15th 5pm-8pm: Panera Bread; 10% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Parent Teacher Conferences

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:04:12 +0000

This week: March 12th-16th will be parent teacher conferences for the elementary school. Minimum days for elementary school only.

Vista del Mar Presents: February’s Dine Out Week!

cfann — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:35:27 +0000

Pick the night and restaurant that works for you!

A portion of sales will be donated back to the PTA.

Monday February 13th 11am-9pm: Burger Junkies and Chronic Tacos; 20% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Tuesday February 14th 11am-9pm: Baja Fresh; 15% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Wednesday February 15th 11am-9pm: Z Pizza: Dine in, carry out and delivery! 20% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Thursday February 16th 5pm-8pm: Panera Bread; 10% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Blue Ribbon Week: Kindneses Counts

cfann — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:19:56 +0000

KindnesSCounts
Vista del Mar Elementary School
Monday, February 6th-Tuesday, February 14, 2012

We are excited to announce KindnesSCounts, our blue ribbon program for our students and parents at Vista del Mar.
San Clemente Schools are partnering together with the City of San Clemente, Orange County Sheriff Department, Southern California Edison/San Onofre and other local businesses in a variety of programs that promote kindness, friendship, dealing with social drama, and bullying awareness. Our San Clemente PTA Family community project this year will be a can food drive through Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) to benefit San Clemente families. Administration, teachers, staff, PTA, and the City of San Clemente are proud to support these programs. We hope to empower students to handle social situations in a positive manner.

____________________________ _________________________
Principal PTA President

KindnesSCounts Week will take place February 6th-10th and ending Valentines Day, February 14th. Please see the calendar below for details of this exciting week.

Monday, February 6th
*Kindness Pledge, Students will write a pledge of kindness in class. Each pledge will be a “link” to be added to the school wide “Chain of
Kindness” presented during Flag Ceremony on Friday, February 10th.
*Mural, children will write Random Acts of Kindness on a banner located on campus.
*Can Food Drive, “You Can Make a Difference”. Donations will be collected all week. Look for the donation bins on campus.
*Book Fair in the Library 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7th
*Being Kind Bingo, Students will be given a bingo card with ideas for kind actions to be done at school throughout the week. .
*Mural, children will write Random Acts of Kindness on a banner located on campus.
*Can Food Drive, “You Can Make a Difference”. Donations will be collected all week. Look for the donation bins on campus.
*Book Fair in the Library 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Bake Sale to benefit 5th Grade Science Camp, 1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
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*Parent Education Night : Click Here for details. Please join us for an educational evening Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Media: The Other Parent (See back of this letter for all details) RSVP is required.

Wednesday, February 8th
*WEAR BLUE any shade from baby to navy
*Assembly, Bully Dudes, Multi-Purpose Room This is an assembly where your child will learn useful skills in dealing with bullies while also
exploring the less talked about, but equally important, subject of being a witness or bystander to bullying.
*Being Kind Bingo, Students will continue working on the Being Kind Bingo cards.
*Can Food Drive, “You Can Make a Difference”. Donations will be collected all week. Look for the donation bins on campus.
*Book Fair in the Library 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Thursday, February 9th
*Kindness Chalks in the courtyard. San Clemente High School students will be on campus to help our students with sidewalk chalk.
*Can Food Drive, “You Can Make a Difference”. Donations will be collected all week. Look for the donation bins on campus.
*Book Fair in the Library 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Friday, February 10th
*“Chain of Kindness” presented at Friday Flag Ceremony.
*Can Food Drive, “You Can Make a Difference”. Donations will be collected all week. Look for the donation bins on campus.
*Book Fair in the Library 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Monday, February 13th
*Bingo Cards, Students will turn in their “Being Kind” Bingo cards to their teacher for a sweet treat.

Tuesday, February 14th
Happy Valentine’s Day!

February Legislative News

cfann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:35:57 +0000

Be sure to stay up to date on the latest developments from our CUSD legislative team. Important information that relates to our childrens’ education, including Governor Brown’s recently released budget proposal, and the elimination of funding for the Transitional Kindergarten program can be found in this months legislative newsletter. Newsletters from September thru January 2012 are also available on our Vista del Mar website under legislation news.

Download the February Legislative Newsletter now Here.

Vista del Mar PTA Presents: January’s Dine Out Week!!!

cfann — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:01:08 +0000

Pick the night and restaurant that works for you!

A portion of sales will be donated back to the PTA.

Monday January 9th 11am-9pm: Burger Junkies and Chronic Tacos; 20% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Tuesday January 10th 11am-9pm: Baja Fresh; 15% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Wednesday January 11th 11am-9pm: Z Pizza: Dine in, carry out and delivery! 20% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Thursday January 12th 5pm-8pm: Panera Bread; 10% of sales from VdM families will be donated back.

Happy Holidays!

cfann — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:36 +0000

We hope that all of our families have a wonderful holiday break! School resumes Tuesday January 3, 2012.