Monday, March 27, 2017

VENTANA VISTAS 3.27.17

VENTANA VISTAS NEWSLETTER
The AzMERIT state standardized testing is coming after Spring Break for all third, fourth, and fifth grade families. All 3-5th grade families will receive a Remind message the week after Spring Break from their teachers with information about how to be prepared for the assessment. 

The dates of the test are: 4/18, 4/20, 4/21, 4/25, 4/27

Additionally, Grade 4 will take the AIMS Science test using paper and pencil on
April 13th
 
Please help us support your child’s success by ensuring a healthy night’s sleep and arrival to school on time.  Students should be in their classroom at 8:00 AM.
Grades 3-5 will take the AzMERIT tests in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. This is a computer-based test. We will provide headphones and headphone covers for our students, but some students may prefer to bring their own for testing. Headphones/ear buds are needed for the AzMERIT Reading, parts 1 and 2 tests. You may learn more about the AzMERIT by visiting the Arizona Department of Education’s website: http://azmeritportal.org/sample-tests/
This Week
•Early Release on Tuesday, March 28th
•Student Council Cereal Drive is all week 
•Dine out at Fini's Landing on Wednesday, March 29th 

Coming Up
•Spring Break is April 3rd - April 7th
•4th Grade AIMS Science is Thursday, April 13th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Writing is Tuesday, April 18th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Reading #1 is Thursday, April 20th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Math #1 is Friday, April 21st
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Reading #2 is Tuesday, April 25th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Math #2 is Thursday, April 27th
Fini's Landing Dine Out
Come to Fini's Landing (5689 N. Swan Rd.) for the FFO dinner fundraiser THIS WEDNESDAY from OPEN to CLOSE (11 am-11:59 pm), NO flyer needed; just mention Ventana Vista FFO! See you there!
Click any buttons below for more information.
Fifth Grade Camp
Bobcat Bash 'N Dash
CFSD Child Find
VVFFO Facebook Page
Ventana Vista Elementary School
Phone 520-209-8000
FAX 520-209-8070
Dana Mulay, Principal    Cathy MacNeal, Secretary    Avril Buick, Office Clerk
CFSD Governing Board
•Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
209-7500
mkam@cfsd16.org
•Eileen Jackson, President
299-3828
ejackson@cfsd16.org
•Amy Bhola, Vice President
577-5139
abhola@cfsd16.org
•Doug Hadley, Board Member
577-0038
dhadley@cfsd16.org

•Amy Krauss, Board Member
400-6170
akrauss@cfsd16.org
•Carole Siegler, Board Member
529-1379
csiegler@cfsd16.org

State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 9
Senator Steve Farley
Rep. Randall Friese
Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

VENTANA VISTAS 3.21.17

VENTANA VISTAS NEWSLETTER
General FFO Meeting this Week
Stop by the Kaleidoscope Room on Thursday, March 23rd for the FFO General Meeting at 8:15.  Enjoy a cup of coffee and a bagel and hear about all that's happening with the FFO!

Can't make it to the meeting?  The minutes, 2016-2017 FFO budget and by-laws are available in the front office.
This Week
•Early Release on Tuesday, March 21st
•Student Council Food Drive is March 20th - March 31st
(in need of peanut butter and cereal)

•FFO General Mtg. on Thursday, March 23rd @ 8:15 AM

Coming Up
•Dine out at Fini's Landing on March 29th Open-Close!
•Spring Break is April 3rd - April 7th
•4th Grade AIMS Science is Thursday, April 13th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Writing is Tuesday, April 18th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Reading #1 is Thursday, April 20th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Math #1 is Friday, April 21st
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Reading #2 is Tuesday, April 25th
•3rd-5th Grade AZ Merit Math #2 is Thursday, April 27th
Bash 'N Dash Volunteers
The Bash and Dash is less than two months away (May 6th)!  If you are interested in helping with planning or volunteering at the event, please email Erin Usie-Cooper at eucoop@yahoo.com by Wednesday, March 22nd . To make this end of the year celebration super awesome, we need your help!
Fini's Landing Dine-Out
Don't forget to make a date with friends and family for the next dine out fundraiser at Fini's Landing on March 29th from OPEN to CLOSE (11AM-11:59 PM).  No flyer is necessary; just mention Ventana Visa FFO.  See you there!
Click any buttons below for more information.
Fifth Grade Camp-Donations Needed!
Summary of the 3/14 Governing Board Mtg.
Box Tops for Education
Read-A-Thon Wrap Up
VVFFO Facebook Page
Remember to Eat your Breakfast
Ventana Vista Elementary School
Phone 520-209-8000
FAX 520-209-8070
Dana Mulay, Principal    Cathy MacNeal, Secretary    Avril Buick, Office Clerk
CFSD Governing Board
•Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
209-7500
mkam@cfsd16.org
•Eileen Jackson, President
299-3828
ejackson@cfsd16.org
•Amy Bhola, Vice President
577-5139
abhola@cfsd16.org
•Doug Hadley, Board Member
577-0038
dhadley@cfsd16.org

•Amy Krauss, Board Member
400-6170
akrauss@cfsd16.org
•Carole Siegler, Board Member
529-1379
csiegler@cfsd16.org

State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 9
Senator Steve Farley
Rep. Randall Friese
Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley

Monday, March 13, 2017

VENTANA VISTAS 3.13.17

VENTANA VISTAS NEWSLETTER
Over 150 students attended Love of Reading Night on Friday!  A special thanks to Amy Hawkins for being the event coordinator and Jill Wadsworth for taking charge of the Grace Lin visit and contests!  A good time was had by all.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are being scheduled for the afternoon of March 17th.
If you would like to meet with your child's teacher to discuss concerns about their progress, please contact your teacher today!
This Week
•NO Early Release on Tuesday, March 14th
•Broadway Dessert Concerts on March 16th & 17th at 6:00 (reserved seating only)
•Half Day of School on Friday, March 17th for Parent/Teacher Conferences (dismissal for Grades 1-5 is 11:30; AM Kinder is 8-9:30; PM Kinder is 10-11:30)
•Parent Workshop:  Help your Child Succeed in School is Friday,
March 17th at 1:00


Coming Up
•Student Council Food Drive is March 20th - March 31st
•Dine out at Fini's Landing on March 29th Open-Close!
•Spring Break is April 3rd - April 7th
Bash N Dash Volunteers
The Bash and Dash is less than 2 months away (May 6th)!  If you are interested in helping with planning or volunteering at the event, please email Erin Usie-Cooper at eucoop@yahoo.com by Wednesday, March 22 . To make this end of the year celebration super awesome, we need your help!
Friday, March 17th at 1:00pm
Parent Workshop: Help Your Child Succeed in School 

This is a repeat of the workshop offered in the fall if you missed it!
Click any buttons below for more information.
Fifth Grade Camp-Donations Needed!
Northwest Voices & Tucson Boys Chorus
Dine-Out at Fini's Landing
Girls Youth Lacrosse
Creative Juice Paint Night
VVFFO Facebook Page
Ventana Vista Elementary School
Phone 520-209-8000
FAX 520-209-8070
Dana Mulay, Principal    Cathy MacNeal, Secretary    Avril Buick, Office Clerk
CFSD Governing Board
•Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
209-7500
mkam@cfsd16.org
•Eileen Jackson, President
299-3828
ejackson@cfsd16.org
•Amy Bhola, Vice President
577-5139
abhola@cfsd16.org
•Doug Hadley, Board Member
577-0038
dhadley@cfsd16.org

•Amy Krauss, Board Member
400-6170
akrauss@cfsd16.org
•Carole Siegler, Board Member
529-1379
csiegler@cfsd16.org

State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 9
Senator Steve Farley
Rep. Randall Friese
Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley