Panther Press

Wednesday, October 27th and Wednesday November 17th

Starting at 7:30 AM on Vista High's Campus

Offering the Pfizer vaccine for first dose, second dose, or boosters.

Students will need a permission form.

With the Covid situation things are constantly changing! We hope to help our families understand the current protocols for Covid Symptoms and Exposures!

If your child has Covid Symptoms, regardless of vaccination status, they must:

-Stay home for 10 days OR

-Return before 10 days with a Negative Covid test submitted to the school AND

*No Fever for 24 hours

*No Symptoms

Nurse must clear your Covid Test and notify you before you can return.

If your child was in Close Contact they must:

If your child was in contact with a Covid Positive Person and they are fully vaccinated they DO NOT have to quarantine!

If your unvaccinated child was in contact with a Covid Positive Person AT SCHOOL they can:

-Stay home for 10 days and return on day 11

-Stay home and test on or after day 5 from exposure and return on day 8

-Remain in school ONLY if they Covid test within 24 hours and also on day 5,6 or 7

Questions? Please contact Assistant Principal Megan Ratliff at 760-726-5611 or check out the latest Covid Decision Tree.

In the September 22, 2021 Community Update, the district informed you that new state guidelines require that we have parent/guardian approval for their child to continue their education and earn attendance credit when their child is out of school for quarantine, via a signed Independent Studies Agreement.

Currently, students on quarantine are marked absent, but once parents/guardians approve for their student to participate in independent study during quarantine, the student will begin to generate positive attendance as they complete and submit their assignments on Canvas to help them keep up academically with their classmates. To facilitate this process, we are asking that you approve one Independent Studies Agreement for the full school year that will serve for any short-term period that your child may need to be out of school on required quarantine.

Upon approval, you will receive an automated reply with a full copy of the contract and the guidelines that we will follow to provide ongoing learning and support and attendance credit.

Please contact your child’s school if you need support or access to a computer to complete this process. Complete the form by clicking this link. You will need your student's nine digit ID number. https://forms.vistausd.org/Forms/QuarantineIndependentStudyAgreement

Please be advised that due to the construction on our campus, student drop-off by car may take a few extra minutes in the morning. Please be prepared and allow adequate time. Do not let students out of cars in the street or in any other area than our designated drop off zone. Students, please remember to use the marked crosswalks and safety routes when walking as well. Let's work together to keep everyone safe.

After a couple weeks of construction, Vista students and staff are adapting to coexisting with all the construction going on around the campus. There is a lot more noise and distracting activity at the two campus construction sites. Next week we are preparing for sounds of crushing concrete, smashing and breaking (not to mention the machinery). Those classrooms near the construction sites will likely feel vibrations and plenty of rumbling. Debris will be separated and consolidated into piles before it is hauled away. The majority of this noise will occur next week in the T & R-wings and then the following week in the S-wing. There are alternate classrooms assigned in case the noise is too much of a distraction.

The schedule is very fluid and changes with the weather (just like today when the rain greatly reduced any construction activity), but demolition on the T-wing is scheduled to continue on Monday and is scheduled to be completed, with all the T and R-wing debris hauled away by Oct 18th. Demolition of S-wing will not begin until Oct 19th and is scheduled to be completed by Oct 26th. Therefore demolition of the S-wing will not begin until the wooden fence is up. Air quality sensors will be located on the fencing to identify any air contamination issues and spotters along with personnel designated to keep down dust with water hoses will be there to make the site safer. The thought of being able to use our two new buildings in the fall of 2023 helps us tolerate these inconvenient distractions.

A reminder to be careful when driving around the high school, especially during the construction. A little patience could be the all the difference needed to prevent an accident!

Please click the picture to read the latest update!

Spanish Version

Please make note that students Kindergarten through 8th Grade who wish to attend on-campus events will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over age 18. This is for the safety of all staff, students and families. Any unsupervised K-8 student will not be permitted to attend. Thank you!

PTA connects families, schools and communities by providing programs and services at your child’s school. PTA is the nation’s largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of all children and families. When you are a member of PTA, you are an advocate for your child and for all children. Click HERE to join!

This is a courtesy notice to inform you that there were positive cases of Covid-19 at VHS this week. These individuals have been isolated and their close contacts have been quarantined. If you were not notified, your student was not identified as a close contact and there is nothing you need to do. To protect privacy, we do not release names or other personal information. This notice is only a courtesy. Free testing and vaccinations are available - please see the Vista Unified Health and Safety Page. You can check the current Vista High School case count at the VUSD Covid Dashboard.

Spanish Version

As a reminder, face masks are required for all students and staff when inside a classroom, on a school bus, or indoors at any school setting before, during and after school!

Please click on this LINK to view the new decision tree!

Vista High's After School Program is up and running with plenty of activities for everyone. We have homework help in the library everyday, and have added some clubs like cooking, mariachi, Ballet Folklórico and competitive video gaming. We have so much to offer every student, and best of all, it is free. Check out our calendar of activities on our website, www.panthersafterhours.com and remember - we serve every student a free meal at 3:30pm each day. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Camplisson at kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org

Click for more information panthersafterhours

Want to play a sport? You will need to fill out this packet and get it signed by a doctor. When you have it complete turn it in to your Coach or the Athletic Trainer.

Athletic Clearance Packet

Girls Water Polo tryouts are Monday, November 8th 2:45pm - 4:45pm at The Wave. 101 Wave Drive, Vista, CA 92083

Athletic clearance packets must be filled out. Please see Coach Ryan Smethurst in room V7 for more details.

Soccer tryouts will take place Monday, Nov. 15 through Thursday Nov. 18 for both boys and girls. Team rosters will be released on Friday, Nov. 19.

Girls Soccer tryouts will take place in the VHS stadium from 2:45pm to 4:00pm

Boys Soccer tryouts will take place in the VHS stadium from 4:00pm to 5:15pm

Please remember to complete and turn in your Athletic Clearance Packet prior to tryouts.

Who: VHS Panther Student-Athletes

What: Winter & Spring (and Fall) Sport Physical Fundraiser

When: Tuesday, October 26th @ 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Active Mobility located @ 1680 South Melrose Drive, Suite 105

Vista, CA 92081

Cost: $29 cash/debit/credit ONLY!

**Active Mobility will donate 50% of the profits from this evening back to the VHS Sports Medicine Program**

***Students must arrive prepared with their athletic clearance packets PRE-FILLED ENTIRELY (minus the physician portions). Students will not see the doctor if their packets are not fully filled out upon arrival**

Our annual Haunted House will be Wednesday, October 27 from 6:30-8pm. This year’s theme is Haunted Hallways: A Nightmare on Panther Way. More details to come.

Attention students- If you are parking on campus, please be sure to get your parking permit put on your car as soon as possible. You MUST have a parking permit in order to park on campus. Citations are now being issued for those parking on campus without a permit. Get your parking permit today in finance for $30, $25 with a Panther Pass/ASB card.

It is time to fill out your FAFSA/CA Dream Act application. If you have any questions, please see/email your school counselor!

If you complete your application by October 31 you get an extra graduation ticket!! Email your counselor your confirmation page to secure your free ticket!

Vista HS Seniors, our graduation products supplier Jostens would like to encourage you to submit your graduation order for senior items including your cap and gown, by October 29. Almost 250 families have placed their order to date and Jostens would like to make sure every senior who has not ordered can take advantage of current group order discounts on graduation items.

Orders can be placed online at www.jostens.com, or through the Jostens Service Center in person or over the phone (858-486-2020). All orders placed on or before October 29 will be included in the group order pricing currently being offered by Jostens. If you have questions please contact Jostens directly by phone, through Instagram @jostens_tallguy, or email our Jostens rep, Mark Boyer, at mark.boyer@jostens.com.

Jostens wants to thank all the families who have already placed their order.

If you ordered your senior hoodie before September 19th, your hoodie is in the finance office. Please bring your student ID with you before school, during lunch, or after school until 3:00pm. If you missed this group of orders, you can still order one by Friday, December 3rd. Hoodies ordered by December 3rd should arrive 2-3 weeks after that date.

The official senior yearbook photographer is Keane Studios. Only portraits from Keane will be used in the yearbook.

All families should have been contacted via email directly from Keane with information about scheduling a senior portrait. Go to https://www.keaneseniors.com/book-session for information.
Keane Studios will be on campus November 9th and 10th. Use the link above to schedule your appointment.
Seniors MUST get a portrait taken through Keane Studios if they would like a portrait in the yearbook. The yearbook-only portrait session is FREE.

If you are interested in taking a 7th/8th period class in auto shop, culinary arts, or video gaming please reach out to your counselor or see Mr. Ayala.

All students are welcome to take part in VHS's first ever Free Little Art Gallery. You do not need to be enrolled in an art class to participate. For more details please see Mrs. Figueroa in J14. Come be a part of this fun opportunity where you're not only creating art but also trading art!

Students, Vtown, our student store, reopens today! Find us between the I and H buildings during lunch. Masks are required to enter, and we only accept cash. We have drinks and snacks available.

Ballet Folklórico meets every Tuesday in the Choir room (N-11) from 2:45pm-4:30pm. No experience necessary. Come dressed in comfortable clothes and bring LOTS of water!

Please see our Counselor, Ms. Contreras or our Community Liaison, Ms. Dalia, in the main office for more information ☺

• German Club meets at lunch in V-4 on Wednesdays.

• Together Club meets at lunch in V-8 on Thursdays.
  
• Christian Club meets at the flag pole at 8am for Parlor Donuts and prayer.

• AVID Club meetings will be on Fridays in C-20 after school.

• Vista Surf Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month during lunch.

• S.T.A.Y. Woke Club now meets every other Wednesday at lunch in D13.
  

• GSA Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in D20 .
  

• Mariachi Club meets every Thursday after school from 2:30pm to 4pm.
  

• Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program is open to all students Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00pm in room M14.
  

• Get involved in the Black and African American Student Union! See Mrs. Wakefield in Room D13 or click here.

• Panther After Hours Ceramics with Ms. Magnuson meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 in J-11.
  

• Support our Arts Programs by making or buying buttons! All sales are on even days, the first 15 minutes before school and the last 15 minutes after school. See Mrs. Figueroa in Room J14.

• For more VHS Club Info click here.

• Do you want to learn to be a better home cook? If so, make sure to check out Miss Janet's cooking classes after school on Mondays and Thursdays. On Thursday 9/16 we are cooking Bistro Mac and Cheese. On Monday 9/20 it's Fajita Quesadillas and on Thursday 9/23 it's Avocado BLTs and smoothies. Hungry? Then hurry over to the Panthers After Hours cooking room in the M wing. The class is open to the first 15 students who arrive.

We are looking for girls to join the team! Girls golf practices Monday-Thursday at 3:30pm. We can provide golf clubs if needed. Girls who are interested should email Coach McGregor!(aaronmcgregor@vistausd.org)

The library is open before and after school, and at Nutrition Break. No pass needed!

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

Please click on the links below for more information!

Vista High PTSA

Panthers After Hours

Vista High Library

Wellness Center

PASS Americorps

College and Career Center

College Workshop Sign Ups

Counseling Newsletter

2021 Counseling Senior Year Roadmap

This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.

Hapara Parent Letter English

Hapara Parent Letter Spanish

Please click HERE to view this document.

State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. A hard copy will be made available upon request at the school site.

The SARC contains all of the following:

• Demographic data
• School safety and climate for learning information
• Academic data
• School completion rates
• Class sizes
• Teacher and staff information
• Curriculum and instruction descriptions
• Postsecondary preparation information
• Fiscal and expenditure data

SARC Report/SARC Report Spanish

Vista High School is committed to the Social and Emotional needs of all students.

Social/Emotional Supports & Links

https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling

Vista Virtual Wellness Center:

https://sites.google.com/view/vhswellnesscenter/home

The Importance of Community Engagement

The work we do as Community Liaisons is built on interactive methods that bridge communication between our school and the community. Our culturally rich experiences serve as our foundation for helping our students and their parents in a safe and loving environment. Based on the demographics of our community, Spanish is the home language for many of our families and for this reason we provide bilingual support while also acknowledging and honoring all languages, backgrounds, and narratives. We assist in facilitating families with access to communication and resources. In our mission, we strive to make our greatest efforts to preserve our connections and encourage learning and education for both our students and their families. -Dalia R. Hipolito Martinez

Hello Panther Families!

We would like to thank all of the parents who attended our first Community Forum of the school year on Wednesday October 13th. Your input is extremely essential in cultivating an understanding of how we can best serve our students. Our goal is to close the feedback loop so that you know what decisions are being made at your student's school. Through our conversations and the information we receive we can provide these directly to VHS Action Groups and help facilitate future action.

Here are some of the topics were discussed at the forum:

• Campus Security

• COVID Health
• Mental Health
• Dress Code

*Next Community Forum: December 8th, 2021*

Information & Technology Workshops 🖥

Good news! Technology workshops will be available for parents every week.

Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and Thursday evenings at 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

Parent Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

Are you looking for ways to be involved in service for our students and community?

Día de los Muertos

Your VUSD Community Liaisons are working tirelessly in preparation for our Annual Día de Los Muertos event hosted at the Vista Innovation Center. The event is scheduled to take place during the first week of November. This day is dedicated to our cultural and tradition to honor our loved ones who has passed away. Join us for fun crafts, live performances, and a beautiful evening with your friends and families.

(Contact Ms. Dalia for more information)

Community Resources 🌞

Wavecrest Cafe Meals

San Diego Food Bank

Brother Benno Oceanside Services

Vista Teen Outreach

Vista Community Clinic

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

North County Lifeline Community Resources

With love,

Dalia Hipolito Martinez

daliahipolitomartin@vistausd.org

(760) 726-5611 Ext: 71047

If you have questions, comments, concerns or requests for information you would like to see in the newsletter, please let us know by clicking on the link above. We appreciate your input!

Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers