Bulldog News

Good Evening Vista Academy Families,

This week is Red Ribbon Week where we learn about making healthy choices and satying away from things that harm our body. Please see the schedule of activities this week, below!

LET’S GET READY TO STROLL this coming Friday, October 30th!

As we celebrate all the hard work our students have put into this fundraiser, we’ll be having our annual Spooktacular Stroll-A-Thon on October 30th!

Our Spooktacular Stroll-A-Thon is fun Halloween-themed event that is the culmination of our Foundation fundraiser. Every grade level will be assigned a time on October 30th to come out to the turf field and parade around and then make their way through the many stations in their costumes. Parents are encouraged to come and watch and even help out at the stations. Please see below for volunteering signup and the grade level schedule for Friday. But we need YOU to help make it a success! If you have an hour or two to spare, please consider signing up to volunteer. Whether you can help for a little or a lot, every helping hand makes a difference! Let’s finish this fundraiser STRONG and make October 30th a day our students won’t forget!

We are getting closer to our $25,000 fundraising goal. Make sure to register and and share your websites with family and firends. If every child raises at least $35 we will meet our goal! We Can Do It!!!!

Costume Reminders for Friday - students may wear appropriate costumes with appropriate shoes on Friday to school. Please ensure they are able to move and walk freely as they will be navigating several stations around the field. Please no fake weapons or bloody or extremly scary type costumes. Students also need to wear athletic shoes.

Dia de los Muertos -this Thursday, October 29th, is our annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration on Thursday, October 29th from 5 - 7 PM with gates opening at 4:30 PM . Please join us for this special tradition filled family evening focused on remembering loved ones, good food, song and dance! We also need volunteers for this event. Please sign up HERE to help make this event special for our students and families.

Please see below for important dates and events.

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October 26- October 30: Red Ribbon Week

October 29: Dia De Los Muertos Festival

October 30: Spooktacular Stroll-A-Thon

Every Monday is a Minimum Day- Dismissal is at 1:00PM

2026/2027 School Year Calendar -- Calendario Escolar

With Halloween approaching, we are seeing an increase in students bringing candy to school, eating it throughout the day, and sharing it with others. Please remind your students that candy should be left at home and do not allow students to bring candy to school. Thank you for your help in keeping our school day focused on learning!

Come Cheer on Our Dance Conservatory at the San Diego Clippers Game!

We are excited to share that our Dance Conservatory groups — PACK Pups, Spirit Squad, and The PACK — will be performing at the San Diego Clippers game on November 6 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside!

Our dancers have been working hard and are so excited for this opportunity to perform. We would love to have our school community come out and cheer them on!

Grab your family and friends, enjoy a SD Clippers game, and help us fill the stands with support for our dancers!

Purchase your tickets using our link: VISTA ACADEMY LINK

Purchasing through our group link supports our Dance Conservatory program by helping us cover the cost of our dancers’ tickets. It’s a fun way to enjoy the game while supporting our dancers and their opportunities to perform!

We hope to see lots of Vista Academy families, students, staff, and friends in the stands on November 6! Let’s go, Vista Academy!

Sign Up for Before and/or After School Childcare

If you need before and/or after school childcare at Vista Academy, you MUST fill out an application ASAP. You will need your child's 9-digit student ID, which can be found in parent portal. Please note that this application does not guarantee admission. Please see full flyer for details. Some students may qualify for free care.

English/Spanish Flyer and Application Here

tinyurl.com/AM-PMprogram

All elementary schedules include Minimum Day Mondays.

The schedule will be reflected as follows:

Mondays 8:00AM -1:00PM

Tuesday-Friday: 8:00AM- 2:18PM

2026-2027 School Calendar linked HERE

*Gates open at 7:30 AM for breakfast. Students may not be dropped off before 7:30 AM for safety since we do not provide supervision before 7:30.

Breakfast and lunch is free for all students at Vista Academy. You do not need to fill out an application.

Fruit and salad bar is also available.

Students are not to use a smartphone or other electronic signaling device (including cell phone, smartwatch and personal tablet) on campus. Specifically, such devices must be turned off during instructional time and kept by the teacher in a secure location while on school property.

Students who violate any school rules related to the use and possession of personal technology may have the following consequences:

• 1st and 2nd Offense: Device is taken away, student picks it up from Administration after school.
• 3rd Offense or Above: Device is taken away, parent/guardian picks it up in the office after school.
• Continued offenses will result in the student being placed on the Loss of Privilege list and a parent/guardian conference with Administration.

Misuse of personal technology resources on or near school property, in school vehicles and buses, at school-sponsored activities may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the District. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited:

• Taking photos or recording of any person at school without specific permission from a teacher or administrator (see notification below, Electronic Listening or Recording Device)

• Accessing, posting, displaying, or otherwise using material that is discriminatory, libelous, defamatory, obscene, sexually explicit, disruptive or without permission

• Bullying, harassing, intimidating, embarrassing or threatening others (“cyberbullying”)

• Disclosing, using, or sharing other people’s personal identification information (such as name, address, telephone number, email, or other personal information) with the intent to threaten, intimidate, harass, or ridicule that person

The school assumes no liability for personal technology, including computers, cell phones, smartphones, network access devices, or other electronic signaling devices, if such devices are damaged, lost or stolen.

We love our volunteers and cannot wait to welcome you on campus!

In order for volunteers to help in classrooms or outdoor spaces, here are the requirements:

• Must complete the VUSD Volunteer Application
• Review the Code of Conduct (images below)
• Must complete a TB questionnaire. If you have not had a history of TB, then you do the lab test. Please email our school nurse, Brenda VanDerPol, with any questions at brendavanderpol@vistausd.org.

If you are interested in being an Essential Volunteer, please

1. Submit your paperwork to Ms. AnaKaren in the office.
   
2. Reach out to your teacher for volunteer opportunities OR any of our specialty teachers. Must pre-arrange to volunteer. Thank you!

We look forward to welcoming back all of our volunteers. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please bring your ID when coming into the office. An ID is needed to check students out and all visitors must scan their ID to enter school. Thank you for your help.

Please contact the school at 760-941-0880 or complete this form to resolve this absence. Report absence:

Please email medical notes to anakarengarcia@vistausd.org to excuse the absense.

The office will be open to assist families from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help in any way we can.

Phone: 760-941-0880

Email:

General Information: priscilavaldovinos@vistausd.org

Registration/Health/Attendance Concerns: anakarengarcia@vistausd.org

Registration/General Information: rosysimmonds@vistausd.org

Parent Liaison: daliamendezmendez@vistausd.org

Principal: benjiewalker@vistausd.org

Please contact Mrs. Dalia if you are interested in classes for parents or need assistance.

daliamendezmendez@vistausd.org

VAPA FAMILIES,

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported our PTO Panda Express Fundraiser! We had a fantastic turnout, and we truly appreciate your continued support of our school!

WE’RE IN THE FINAL STRETCH!

We still have ONE WEEK left in our fundraiser, and we’re so close to reaching our $25,000 school-wide goal! And here’s the exciting part… if we reach our goal, the ENTIRE SCHOOL gets to enjoy a fun and educational BMX Assembly! So let’s RALLY TOGETHER! Keep sharing, keep spreading the word, and let’s raise those final dollars for our students!

LET’S GET READY TO STROLL!

As we celebrate all the hard work our students have put into this fundraiser, we’ll be having our annual Spooktacular Stroll-A-Thon on October 30th! But we need YOU to help make it a success! If you have an hour or two to spare, please consider signing up to volunteer. Whether you can help for a little or a lot, every helping hand makes a difference! Let’s finish this fundraiser STRONG and make October 30th a day our students won’t forget!

THANK YOU, VAPA FAMILIES, FOR ALWAYS SHOWING UP FOR OUR KIDS!

Vista Academy's School Accountability Report Card is now available for review on our website (link at the bottom of the page). A hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.

• School Parent Compact

• Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Email: vistaacademyes@vistausd.org
Website: vapa.vistausd.org
Location: 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 760-941-0880
Twitter: @VistaAVPA