
Ventana Vistas
November 8th - 14th, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
8 - Dine-Out - Chipotle, 4 pm - 8 pm
10 - Veterans Day - No School
14 - Governing Board Meeting - 6 pm
16 - FFO Public Meeting - 8:15 am
22/23 & 24 - Thanksgiving - No School
28 - Kindergarten Show & Tell - 2 pm
28 - Governing Board Meeting - 6 pm
30 - Picture Retake Day
December
11 - Music Concert - KInder & 1st - 6 pm
12 - Music Concert - 2nd & 3rd - 6 pm
13 - Music Concert - 4th & 5th - 6 pm
14 - VV Spelling Bee - 3:30 pm
School will be closed on Friday 11/10th in observance of Veterans Day.
Prinicpal's Desk
Buddy Classes
Buddy classes have returned this year and they typically meet when we do not have an early release Tuesday.
Our 3rd graders buddy up with Kindergarten and they worked on Teamwork, our trait from October.
They worked together to build using blocks. Students were very
creative.
VV Spelling Bee
Hello Ventana Vista families!
Hello Ventana Vista families! Your students have been hard at work this semester learning songs in preparation for our December concert. We are so excited to show you all of their songs, dances, and instruments they have learned so far this year. If your student cannot attend their concert, please contact Mrs. Lee at shirleenlee@cfsd16.org. Reminder of the concert dates and times are down below:
Kinder and 1st: December 11th (Mon) Students arrive at 5:45, concert starts at 6pm
2nd and 3rd: December 12th (Tues) Students arrive at 5:45, concert starts at 6pm
4th and 5th: December 13th (Wed) Students arrive at 5:45, concert starts at 6pm
Pre-concert locations will be released soon, but all concerts will take place in the MPR. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Lee at shirleenlee@cfsd16.org.
Family Engagement
Día de los Muertos
1st grade celebrated Día de los Muertos last week with fun classroom activities.
Mileage Club
Our first mileage club of the school year last week! Here are a few of our 2nd & 3rd graders who showed up to run.
Lost & Found
With the weather changing, don't forget to label sweaters, jackets, and other belongings!
Also, please remind your child to check for any items left behind at school.
Spanish Corner
¡Hola amigos!
Thank you to Maestra Garza for this week's topic!
Tin Marín De Don Pingüe.
Rima de sorteo (tradicional)
De tin marín de don pingüé
Cúcara, mácara, títere fue,
Yo no fui, fue Teté,
*Pégale, pégale, que merito fue.
*You will find several different versions of this nonsensical rhyme throughout the Spanish speaking world.
Super simple songs has a fun version: Listen to the rhyme here
If you or your child would like to suggest a topic, or would like to be a contributor for the Spanish Corner please let me know at vvspanishcorner@gmail.com. ¡Gracias!
¡Español en la casa hasta la próxima semana!
FFO Corner
Remember tonight's dine - out.
Please note the location of Chipotle is 4857 E. Grant Road. Tucson. AZ 85712
IMPORTANT : Instructions on online ordering are below.
Pick up tomorrow!
Art to Remember pick up tomorrow, November 9, 8:15 am - 10am, in front of the school by the flagpole.
Mileage Club is on Thursday!
Thank you in advance to those who have signed up to volunteer. We are still looking for a few more volunteers for Session 2: (2nd-5th grade). Please sign up if you are able to join us.
Session 1: 10:45 - 11:45 (Kinder - 1st Grade)
Session 2: 12:00 - 1:00 (2nd - 5th Grade)
Last week, as a school, we ran over 230 miles! That is the distance between here and Rocky Point, Mexico!
Mark your calendar
Let's appreciate
Any way you slice it, our staff and teachers are the best! Please help us show our teachers and staff some gratitude and appreciation by providing yummy pie's for them Monday, November 20th. Please click the Sign Up Genius below and sign up!! Thank you!
We are still looking for help with Spring events! For more information, go to:
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
Eileen Jackson, President
Amy Krauss, Vice President
Amy Bhola
abhola@cfsd16.org
Doug Hadley
dhadley@cfsd16.org
Gina Mehmert
gmehmert@cfsd16.org
Dr. Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 18
Representative Nancy Gutierrez
Representative Chris Mathis
Senator Priya Sundareshan