Monte Vista Elementary School

Weekly Family News

Newsletter December 3, 2010

Volume 6, Issue12

Dec.2 Book Fair Dec. 2-7

Dec. 4 Pancakes with Santa 8:30-10:30

Dec. 6 Early Out Day

Dec. 7 Chess Club 2:45-4:00

Dec. 8 Toys for Tots at Temeku Cinema

4:30-7:30

Dec. 9 Band Winter performance 7:00

Dec.13 Science Club

Dec.13 Early Out Day

Dec.13 Vision and Hearing Screening

Grades K, 2 and 5

Dec. 14 Chess Club

Dec. 15 Turn in Fresh and Easy Receipts

Dec. 15 PTA Board Meeting

Dec 16 Winter Performance 1:45

Baumgarten

Dec. 17 Kindergarten Wint. Program 8:30

Dec. 17 Early Out Day Winter Break

Begins

Dec. 18-Jan.10 Winter Break

Jan. 11 Students return to school

Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Day( Holiday)

Coming Events Please Note

Early Out Day Schedule Kindergarten 8:25-11:40 First through Fifth 8:20-1:35

Whooping Cough/Pertussis

IMPORTANT NOTICE

New legislation REQUIRES all students

entering 7th, 8

th, 9

th, 10

th, 11

th, and 12

th grades

to receive a Tdap (Pertussis) booster

immunization prior to next year’s school

enrollment. Failure to meet the requirement

will result in your student being excluded

from school. Please send/bring your student’s

proof of the Pertussis booster immunization to

the Health Office for documentation. You can

check your immunization records for the

following DTap/Tdap/DTP on or after their

7th

birthday. Td or Dt does not meet the

requirement. Please note this immunization is in addition to

other DTP, Dtap, or Td immunizations. The

requirement will be met if given on or after

their 7th

birthday. Consult with your health

care provider for further information.

The nearest Riverside County Family Care

Center is: Lake Elsinore Family Care Center,

2499 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA.

92530. Please call 1.800.720.9553 for further

information.

Additional information is available on the

MVUSD Website at www.murrieta.k12.ca.us.

For any questions or help please do not

hesitate to contact the school Health Office.

Jennifer Fox, Health Technician 951.696.3503

ext 3193

Susan Byrne RN, BSN, PHN School Nurse

ext 3255

This Week’s

Math Facts Award Winners

Addition Jack Cline Ronan Mansour

Abigail Carreon Cade Heim

Victor Sosa Sophie West

Ethan Sabalboro Hunter Petty

Arvin Manila Mursal Mohamadi

Alexandra Jasem Nyala Franklin.

HONOR ROLL Princess Abling Kenneth Black

Alexa Freeman Cyrille Lao

Stephanie Phan Maurice Sabbara,

Amber Salazar Lauren Shegas

Jakelyn Shippy Caden Smith

Elena Strickland Edleen Suh

Victor Tejeda Emily Barone

Linkford Davis Annaliyah Del Rio

Sydney Goojvin Maya Kalinin

Ellis Catchings Roxy Reese

Colleen Regan Taiya Moore

Sophia Sandoval Jordyn Naylo

Jayda Shirley Cara Netschke

Russelle Torres Hannah Bundrant,

Makayla Cook Alyssa Fuehring

Nancy Gutierrez Alexandra Jasem

Nathaniel Mina Courtney Nuestro

Andrei Papa Hunter Petty,

Principal’s Honor Roll

Amanda Meichtry Matthew Garamone

Kyra Asprec Erin Elkabchi

Sophie West Joshua Alcones

Noah Moreno Kevin Grendin

Zoie Jones Angelyn Magday

Gracie Bower Dwann Hicks

Dean Holloway Carmina Inguito

Madison Bennion Tiger Diep

Maggie Ferrick Jason Robinson

Eileen Si Alyssa Plata Bravo

Stone Ramirez Maya Calderon

Guillermo Casablanca Laisa Frausto

Taylor Lithgow Brady Justice

Avrodet Mourkus Kristen Pierce

Jacob Rivera Daemon Abubo

Natalie Calderon Katherine Guerrero

Nicholas Navarro Jasmine Taheri

Simran Bhakta Ian Clements

Emily Jardine Zachary Nelson

Neal Savage Brandon Smith

Amanda Styles

PTA NEWSLETTER ● December 2010

“LEARNERS TODAY ARE LEADERS TOMORROW.”

PRINCIPAL: RANDY ROGERS ● ASST. PRINCIPAL: LUIS ORTIZ ● PTA PRESIDENT: BRITTNEY CLINE

The Lion’s Den will be selling spirit

wear before and after school

outside in front of the main office

this

This is your last chance until 2011.

So don’t miss out!

M

Wednesday, december 8th

4:30 – 7:30

Temeku Cinema

They brought in the most Box Tops!

Keep saving them as the next contest starts soon. Each class has a collection box.

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT

STOCKING STUFFER?

YOU’RE SURE TO FIND IT AT

THE MONTE VISTA BOOK FAIR.

DECEMBER 2nd

– DECEMBER 8TH

8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

PANCAKEs

Bring a new unwrapped gift for

free entry ,popcorn & drink

Showtime is 6:00 pm in two theatersIN THE LIBRARY

The PTA Board would like to say THANK YOU to all the volunteers, room parents, teachers, staff members and families of Monte Vista Elementary School who have helped us in so many

ways so far this school year. Thank you for the gift of time, money, and hard work. Our students are the true winners.

Have a safe and fun winter break. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Congrats to

Mr. Savage's Class!

Toys for Tots Drive at Temeku CinemaGet your FREE Movie, Popcorn, Drink,

Dessert & visit with Santa!

26463 Ynez Rd. - Temecula, 92591Next to K-Mart on Ynez

Thanks a ton Platinum PTA Members!

We appreciate your generosity!

The Calderon Family * The Gabriel Family * The Ho FamilyThe Martin Family * The Mitchell Family * The Petty Family

The Rivera Family * The Styles Family

Volunteers Wanted for the PTA!There are always opportunities for parents to volunteer with the Monte Vista PTA! Whether you are looking to help out one of our fun family events, wanting to participate in our book fairs, or interested in joining the PTA board, we could use your help!

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Taresa Sanchez at taresaart@yahoo.com .Monte Vista is your school community and you can make a difference by volunteering!

GOT TILING EXPERIENCE?!? We need your help with a new project.

Calling all Moms, Dads, Friends, Family & neighbors for assistance! Please contact Tonya Albright at tma676@yahoo.com if you are interested helping us out.

Shop at Fresh and EasySign up today at www.screamindailydeals.com/joinand receive a daily email with an unbeatable deal!Just for signing up for this free program our school

gets $1.00 for each email address, We also receive 5-10% of every purchase!

Easy $$ for our School!

From now until Dec. 31, 2010 we get $1

donated to our school for every $20

Fresh and Easy receipt we collect. Turn in

receipts to your students' teacher or

the drop box in the front office. The top

classes win prizes!

Thanks to all parents, teachers, staff and students who helped withMonte Fest, Chef’s Night out at Chick-fil-A and Fresh & Easy Shop Night!

All three events were big and fun successes. A special thanks to Mr. Rogers, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Passafume, Ms. Pablo, Ms. Cendali, Mrs. Rodriguez, Ms. Richter, Mrs. Rappold, Mrs.

Crutcher, Mr. Hansen and Mrs. Dodds for volunteering at these events!

THE MONTE VISTA PTA INVITES YOU TO ITS UPCOMING...

Saturday Dec. 4th

PANCAKES WITH SANTA!

$2.00 Pancake Breakfast Served 8:30-10:30

Holiday Activities &Bookfair 8:30-11:00

“MONTE VISTA GIVES

BACK” Please bring

canned food to leave under

our Christmas

tree.....EVERY CAN

COUNTS! We will be

dontating them to St.

Martha’s Food Bank

AND

Santa will be making a

special appearance, so

don’t forget your camera!

Please Support Vista Murrieta High School by

attending

The Farmer’s Insurance Open Golf Tournament

Torrey Pines Golf Course, January 24-30, 2011

Vista Murrieta is raising funds for our girl’s soccer, golf and boy’s soccer teams. By

your support we will be able to purchase equipment and afford our athletes opportunities

that would otherwise not be possible.

For only $17, you can purchase a ticket to attend one of the most well known golf

tournaments on the PGA TOUR – The Buick Invitational. This ticket is good for a one-

day entry into the tournament ANY DAY during the weeklong event. This is a

significant reduction from the weekend ticket price of $32 at the gate. And Vista

Murrieta receives $15 for each ticket sold.

See any of our girl’s soccer, golf or boy’s soccer players or Cash and Credit Card

payments can be made by contacting the Vista Murrieta Bookkeepers Linda Allmon at

(951) 894-5750 ext. 6795 lallmon@murrieta.k12.ca.us or Alicia Biagioni at (951) 894-

5750 ext. 6784 abiagioni@murrieta.k12.ca.us . These tickets make great gifts for co-

workers, business associates, friends and family, and they are a great deal!

For more information or any questions, contact Ryan Heise at (951) 894-5750 ext. 6735

or e-mail rheise@murrieta.k12.ca.us.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VISTA MURRIETA

HIGH SCHOOL

December at the Parent Center… For more information or to register

for a class Contact The Parent Center, 304-1623

The Parent Center Resource Library: Library is open Monday- Friday,

9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. The library has books, videos, audios, and pamphlets on

parenting, child development, and other specialty topics. Books can be borrowed

for two (2) weeks, videos and audio tapes for one week and there are many free

materials. Specialty children’s books are also available. Resource Library will be closed

December 17, 2010- January 11, 2011.

Parent Education Classes

Now enrolling Parent Project: Monday evenings, February 28 – April 4, 2011, 6:00-

8:30 p.m. A parenting class designed for parents struggling with strong-willed or out-of

control pre-teens and teens. The course will focus on prevention of drugs/alcohol,

improving child’s grades and attendance, peer involvement and eliminating power

struggles. Limited Enrollment. Cost: $25 per person, $45 per couple. Location: Parent

Center at the Child Development Center, 24300 Las Brisas Road, Murrieta, Room #3.

Childcare available for children over two (2) years of age – reservations are required.

Children must be potty trained. Cost: $ 2.00 per child, per evening. For more

information and registration, call (951) 304-1623.

Now enrolling Parenting with P.R.I.C.E. (Positivity, Responsibility, Influence,

Consequences, and Encouragement):.Thursday evenings, January 27- March 7, 2011,

6:00-8:30 p.m. A seven-week parenting series providing parents with skills in assertive

communication, limit-setting, consequences, building self-esteem, and alternatives to

hitting, shaking and spanking. Cost: $25.00 per person, $45 per couple. Location: Parent

Center at the Child Development Center, 24300 Las Brisas Drive, North, Murrieta.

Childcare available for children over two (2) years of age, $2.00 per child, reservations

are required. Children must be potty

trained.

NOW ENROLLING THROUGH MSJC Children and Youth with Special Needs CDE 140-5061 (3.0 units): Tuesday Evenings, January 25 though May 24, 2010. This

course provides a care-giving framework for students preparing to work in childcare

settings with children with special needs. Emphasized are developmental care-giving

strategies as established and outlined by Title 22 and Title 5 state requirements,

developmentally appropriate practices, accreditation standards set by the National

Association for the Education of Young Children and high quality practices

recommended by California State Department of Education and West Ed. Location:

Parent Center at the Child Development Center, 24300 Las Brisas Road, Murrieta, Room

#3.

Specialty Classes

First Aid, CPR, AED Training: December 4, 2010 or January 8, 2011 (Saturday), 2010,

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Limited enrollment; register early. For CPR Re-certification, your

card must not be expired before the scheduled class. To re-certify, you must have your

current card with you. Instructors: Victor and Kathy Johnson, of Heartsavers. CPR &

First Aid Cost: $75.00 per person (($35.00 with proof of DSS-CCL Licensing

Orientation, or current CCL license) Parent Center at the Child Development Center,

24300 Las Brisas Road, Murrieta, Room #3. For more information and registration, call

(951) 304-1623. No childcare available.

The Parent Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed December 17, 2010 -January 7, 2011 Parent Center Location:

Child Development Center

24300 Las Brisas Road, North