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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Oct. 23-26: Red Ribbon Week

Oct 24: Picture Make-up Day

Oct. 24: School Site Council Meeting, 3:00 PM

Oct. 25: PTA Dine Out -- Handel’s Ice Cream

Oct. 26: Spirit Assembly

Oct. 26: Outdoor Movie Night, 6:30 PM

Oct. 27: District Staff Development Day - No School for Students

TRAFFIC REMINDERS

• Please do not cut in front of cars that are in Monty Lane. Sometimes it may look like they are parked because there is space in front of them, but they are probably trying not to block driveways.

• Please do not exit your car in Monty Lane to pick your student up because it delays the car line flow. Our adults in Monty Lane will help your child come to your car.

• Please avoid u-turns or 3-point turns during pick up/drop off. It causes traffic and increases chances for an accident to happen.

• Please do not park across the street and cross Monty Lane traffic with your child.

• Please share these reminders with everyone who drops off or picks up your child.

• Welding has been completed and has passed inspection

• We are awaiting a report from the hygienist who inspected the building for mold, air quality, etc.

HALLOWEEN PARADE

On Tuesday, October 31, a Halloween Costume Parade will be held at 8:30 A.M. All students will march in the parade around school with classes standing in front of their classrooms or in a designated area as noted on this map. Parents are welcome to join their child’s class to view the parade. Please see the attached flier for costume parade guidelines.

It’s going to be a spook-tacular event!

WALKTOBER

Monte Vista is celebrating Walktober for the entire month of October to encourage everyone to get out and start walking more with several fun activities. See details for all of our Walktober weekly events here.

• Week 1: Friendly Paws Photo Challenge (Oct. 1-8). Upload pictures here: bit.ly/mvfriendlypaws
• Week 2: Mindfulness Photo Challenge (Oct. 9-15). Upload pictures here: bit.ly/mvmindfulness
• Week 3: Harvest Celebration Photo Challenge (Oct. 16-22). Upload pictures here: bit.ly/mvharvest
• Week 4: Spooky Week Challenge (Oct. 23-31). Upload pictures here: bit.ly/mvspooky

READING INCENTIVE

This year, we will be offering a reading incentive for all of our students in a different way. Previously, we used Accelerated Reader and challenged students to meet a grade-level specific amount of points in order to be able to attend an end-of-the-year assembly. This year, primary and upper grade students will need to completely cover a reading Bingo card and record the books read in order to meet the challenge. Primary students will have two to complete, one for the first and last half of the year. The first one was sent in Thursday folders last week. For Upper grades, they were given a Bingo card by Mrs. Edwards, our librarian, at the beginning of the year. Since 4th-6th graders have longer books to read, they will be required to complete one Bingo card for the year.

If you know of families interested in our Korean DLI program, please encourage them to sign up for the tour. The tours are for new prospective families. Click here to sign up for the tour. The application for 2024-25 school year will be available on November 1, 2023. Please encourage those who may be interested in our Korean DLI program to sign up for the tour.

INTENT TO APPLY FOR KOREAN DLI KINDER in 2024-25

Do you have a child who will be joining us at Monte Vista Korean DLI classes next year? How about a neighbor or friend who is excited about our Korean Dual Language Immersion program? Brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, and neighbors use THIS GOOGLE FORM - click here right away to share your intent!

CV SHERIFF'S STATION TRUNK OR TREAT | October 28

Wear your Halloween costumes and enjoy a trick or treat event with movie night on October 28. See flier for details.

HOOP SHOOT CONTEST | November 4

The Glendale Elks have set up their annual Hoop Shoot Contest again this year.

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Rosemont Middle School Gym, 4725 Rosemont Ave, La Crescenta

Age Group Times: (Age is determined as of April 1, 2024)

• 8 - 9 Year Olds - 8:30 AM
• 10 - 11 Year Olds - 9:30 AM
• 12 - 13 Year Olds - 10:30 AM

Flier | Age Group Sheet | Contest Rules | Registration Form

PARENT AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION FOR LCAP WEBINAR

GUSD hosted a Parent & Community Conversation for LCAP Webinar on 10/17/2023. The topic was Student Safety.

The webinar was recorded and here is the link:

Parent & Community Conversation for LCAP Webinar on 10/17/2023

There is a live and active feedback form using ThoughtExchange. Please share your thoughts here: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/841884163/welcome

To assist with translation, please see information below:

Translate the captions in the video, please follow these instructions:

Click on the “Settings” icon, select “Subtitles/CC,” and then click “Auto Translate.”

A list of languages will be displayed.

Select your preferred language and the subtitles will automatically be translated into the language you selected.

This flier shows different ways parents can connect with GUSD for information regarding their own children and for receiving information from school and the district.

MEMBERSHIP & CAMPAIGN | Thank you!

Let’s give a big round of applause for our pawsitively awesome Membership and Campaign Chairs - Mary Klausner and Brenda Sullivan for doing an incredible job exceeding expectations! From getting over 100% membership to raising money for our school, we are so grateful for your leadership!

RED RIBBON WEEK | October 23-26

Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow! At Monte Vista, our motto is “Be Kind to your Mind. Live Drug Free.”

Please see the attached Red Ribbon Flier to see what our amazing committee has planned for the week, with specific themes for each day!

PTA DINE OUT at HANDEL’S ICE CREAM, LA CAÑADA | October 25

Join us this Wednesday, October 25th from 12pm - 10pm at Handel’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat and support Monte Vista, too! Handel’s is located at 711 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Handel’s will generously donate 20% of all proceeds to our school.

Please include “Monte Vista” in the “Add instructions” box for ONLINE ORDERS. For in-person orders, please have a copy of the Handel's Dine Out Flier (paper or digital copy) with you at the time of ordering.

Thank you so much for supporting Monte Vista!!

Your Dineout Chairs,

Margaux Chan and Danielle Bell

Join us this Thursday for a Spook-tacular Movie Night Under the Stars!

Date: Thursday, October 26th

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Lower Field

Get into the Halloween spirit with a special screening of "Addams Family 2"! Bring your blankets and snacks and join us for a cozy night under the stars. Popcorn will be available at the concession stand throughout the movie. The best part? There is no school the next day and the event is FREE, sponsored by our awesome PTA!

~ Alena Betcheri, Movie Night Chair

GUSD FALL FOOD DRIVE | Donations through November 13th

GUSD PTAs are partnering together to provide meal baskets for families in need. Monte Vista is tasked with collecting Cookie/Brownie Dry Mix. Donations can be dropped off at the table across the front desk through Monday, November 13th.

MONTE VISTA GARDEN CLUB

Attention Green-Thumbed Parents! Are you ready to cultivate a passion for nature and growth in your young sprouts? Join our blossoming Monte Vista Garden Club, where we dig into the dirt and plant the seeds of curiosity! This isn't just any garden; it's a fertile ground for learning, where little hands nurture plants and cultivate knowledge. Let's sow the seeds of enthusiasm together and watch our children bloom into budding botanists and eco-champions! Let's make our school's garden the talk of the playground!

Any questions, please contact Lyuba Nova at lyuba.tchougounova@gmail.com

GROCERY & LABEL REWARD PROGRAMS

Did you know that our PTA can earn money when you grocery shop at Ralphs? Learn more HERE. Fliers will be available in this week’s Thursday folder!

~ Emily Geller, Grocery & Label Programs Chair

MONTE VISTA PTA INSTAGRAM

Follow our PTA on Instagram @monte_vista_pta and get updates on what is happening with our PTA in real time! #instagram #pta #weloveMV

Monte Vista Elementary serves students in grades K-6. We are a National Blue Ribbon School offering one of GUSD's DLI programs in Korean. Recently, Monte Vista has been selected as a 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program winner!

Website: https://www.gusd.net/montevista
Location: 2620 Orange Avenue, La Crescenta, CA, 91214
Phone: (818) 248-2617
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