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Jan 8: School Resumes

We hope that everyone had a restful and joyful winter break! May the new year be filled with happiness, good health, and prosperity for all of our Monte Vista families.

Fee-based afterschool enrichment classes will be offered by many different vendors this winter. See the flyers for more information on class dates and how to register.

• Academic Chess

• Dramamaniacs

• Exploring Art

• Kidtastic Science

• Parker Anderson (pg 1 of 2)
  

• Parker Anderson (pg 2 of 2)

• As the flu season continues, we wanted to remind you to please keep your child at home if they are sick and notify the school.
• If your child requires medication during school hours, please contact Stephanie Allen for forms and more information: (818) 248-2617.

If you know of families who may be interested in our Korean DLI program, please encourage them to sign up for a tour. Tours are for new prospective families. Click here to sign up for the tour. The application for the 2024-25 school year is now available.

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? Korean DLI online application is now available online. Please visit apply.gusd.net and submit your application today.

Monty’s Holiday Shop was extraordinary and successful because of our amazing parent volunteers, room reps, teachers and being led by our amazing Holiday Shop Committee elves! Thank you to Brenda Sullivan, Janny Kim, Shannon Saltzman, Rebecca Mangieri, Christie Jeon, Amy Kim, Janice Lee, Tonia Tse, and Katy Riddell for bringing holiday magic again to Monte Vista!

Let’s kick off 2024 on the right note by attending the next PTA Association Meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7 pm! We will be tracking engagement and participation for the first half of the school year through this meeting before announcing the winning class with the most participation for the first 4 Association Meetings!

Random Acts of Kindness week is happening next week! We've got some great activities planned to encourage students to think about how we can all work together to build a successful community with kindness at the forefront. The good work within each of us and through all of us, is always under construction and a work in progress. You will receive a flyer with the full week of activities in your Thursday folder this week.

Go to this link: Yearbook Order Page

The last day to order is April 30th. We are only accepting online orders.

Do you want to be a part of the PTA Executive Board or know of somebody who would be great? Now is the time to submit your name or the name of a fantastic volunteer. The positions available include:

President; Vice President of Programs; Vice President Head Room Rep; Vice President Ways & Means; Vice President Hospitality; Vice President Membership; Treasurer; Financial Secretary; Secretary; Financial Reviewer; Historian. Learn more about PTA Roles and Responsibilities here.

Submit nominations to the school office or send an email to our Parliamentarian, Maristela Cho at starrymary@gmail.com by Friday, January 19, 2024. The PTA Nominating Committee will meet, draft a slate of officers for the 2024-2025 school year, and submit them to the PTA Association for a vote. PTA elections are held annually, with officers eligible to serve for two consecutive terms.

Our next PTA Dine Out will be on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Alissa's Ocean View Bar & Grill. More details to come.

We have amazing volunteers at Monte Vista! The Monte Vista PTA is looking to acknowledge individuals and organizations for outstanding community service to our school and to students in our community. The Honorary Service Award Committee encourages you to submit nominations.

Please turn in your Honorary Service Award Nomination form to the school office, PTA mailbox, or email to Jennifer Park at montevistaptaca@gmail.com by Friday, January 26, 2024.

GROCERY & LABEL REWARD PROGRAMS

Did you know that our PTA can earn money when you grocery shop at Ralphs? Learn more HERE.

~ Emily Geller, Grocery & Label Programs Chair

MONTE VISTA PTA INSTAGRAM

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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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montevistagusd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montevistagusd