
IUSD VIRTUAL ACADEMY PTA NEWSLETTER
MARCH EDITION, 3/25/22
Hi IVA Dragon Families!
1. Nominating Committee News - LAST CALL!
2. Spiritwear - Limited Time FLASH SALE, Ends 4/1/22!
3. Move-A-Thon!!! March 28-April 1
4. Extreme Science Show - RSVP
5. School Of Excellence Focus Program - Digital Safety
Read on for more information!
Nominating Committee News
The IUSD Virtual Academy PTA Nominating Committee is currently looking for interested parents to serve on the 2022-2023 IUSD Virtual Academy PTA Executive Board. For our PTA to exist, we need to fill the top 3 positions. Open positions are as follows:
- President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Executive Vice President
- VP Membership
- VP Program
- VP Fundraising
- Financial Secretary
- Historian
- Auditor
Click here - Job descriptions for required positions.
Click here - Job descriptions for other positions.
We welcome any interested parents to consider joining us. Please reach out to the Nominating Committee by March 26, 2022 at: NomComm@ivapta.org
*Future board members must be a PTA member for 30 days in order to be slated.
SPIRITWEAR LIMITED TIME FLASH SALE!
We are so excited to have a Spring Spiritwear Sale! This is for a very limited time. March 24 - April 1, 2022
Don't miss out! Our shirts and hoodies have a new color. Click here to check it out now!
For more info, please email: info@ivapta.org
MOVE-A-THON: 3/28/22 - 4/1/22
IUSD Virtual Academy PTA is proud to host our first annual Move-A-Thon! This is our Spring fundraiser that encourages students to be active. Our goal is $6,000. Students will participate in Move-A-Thon during PE class. We encourage our families to participate in Move-A-Thon at home with a family activity like walking, biking, hiking, or anything that gets the family moving and grooving. We could not engage in the wonderful learning opportunities and the fun things we do here without your monetary support. Please know that no amount is too small. Your ongoing backing and support are both truly appreciated.
Visit our Move-A-Thon website to register today!https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2022ivaptamoveathon
Prizes:
1. Register your student through 99Pledges.com and receive a one-of-a-kind IVA color changing pencil.
2. Raise $50 or more and receive an IVA exclusive spinning medallion.
3. Classroom Rewards
1st Place: The top class wins a water balloon face-off with Principal Linville!
2nd Place: The class wins a free lunch from Chick-Fil-A.
3rd Place: The class wins free ice-cream from Handels MarketPlace.
*All students will receive a Move-A-Thon drawstring backpack.
**All prizes and rewards will be distributed after Spring Break. More details to come.
Email info@ivapta.org with any questions.
We THANK YOU for your ongoing support!
EXTREME SCIENCE VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY
IUSD Virtual Academy PTA is proud to sponsor a Virtual Science Program! Join us for a fun filled evening while learning about science with David Hagerman, the Science Wizard. Come see some super cool science equipment, learn about energy, and much more! A Zoom link will be emailed on the week of the assembly. RSVP is required for this event as space is limited to 500 attendees. Click here to RSVP today!
When: Thursday, 4/14/2022
Time: 6:00 pm
*RSVP ends on Tuesday, 4/12/22, 11:59 pm.
Email us at info@ivapta.org with any questions.
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - DIGITAL SAFETY
Earlier this year, IUSD Virtual Academy PTA applied for School of Excellence for our school. Digital Safety is our focus area for this program. For the month of February, we featured Digital Safety Guides in our Newsletter and Website. We compiled the Parent's Guides on our website and they may be accessed by clicking here.
SCHOOL SPIRIT FRIDAYS
Show your School Spirit each Friday by wearing your Spiritwear or school colors! We can't wait to see your Dragon Pride! If you'd like to share, please email us a picture at: info@ivapta.org. We'd love to see your school spirit!
Note: By emailing us your picture, parental permission is granted for PTA to share your picture on social media/website.
YEARBOOK SALE
We are so happy to offer a yearbook this year and we're taking yearbook orders now! Please see the links below.
Click here to Buy your IVA Yearbook
Guide to Upload Portrait Photo
Guide to Setting up Treering Account
Guide to Creating Custom Pages
IVA Passcode: 101625753750925
Email yearbook questions to: yearbook@ivapta.org.
For assistance placing orders: click here or call 877-755-TREE (Monday - Friday from 6AM to 6PM ) (treering.com customer support)
CALLING FOR ROOM PARENTS! - THERE'S STILL OPENINGS
We are still seeking Room Parents in some classrooms. Room Parents are essential to facilitate communication between the PTA, teacher, and families. Responsibilities include communication with the PTA and emailing PTA information/updates to your teacher and classroom parents. We will provide a quick training/tutorial. You are a key to our success!
Please click here to view the list of classrooms and Sign Up!
EARN & LEARN AT THE THE MARKETPLACE - SCHOOL REWARDS
Help our school earn dollars! The Market Place is a great place to shop for your everyday needs or for that little something special. Shop and log your receipts to earn money for IUSD Virtual Academy PTA! Earn & Learn runs from September 1 through April 30. Plus, the school with the most dollars logged each month will earn a $250 bonus. Limit one bonus prize per school. Submit your receipts to help us earn $250 to $3,000 for our PTA. Go to: shopthemarketplace.com for a complete directory. Submit receipts on the Earn & Learn website and view program info. SHOPANDLOG.COM/TMP
EARN TRIPLE POINTS!
**Earn TRIPLE Points! Submit receipts dated March 15 through April 30 to earn 15 points per dollar spent at:
Handel's Ice Cream
Rack Attack
Bath & Body Works
Sephora
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
All other receipts dated since Sept. 1 earn 5 points per dollar spent. All receipts are due by April 30 to earn points for this year's program.
Thank you and Happy shopping!
UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATES
5th Grade Guy's Night - Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Move-A-Thon - March 28 to April 1, 2022
IUSD VIRTUAL ACADEMY PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING DATES
March 15, 2022, 12 pm, Virtual
April 26, 2022, 12 pm, Virtual
May 17, 2022, 12 pm, Virtual
Meetings occur on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Dates and times are subject to change.
1 Liberty, Irvine, CA 92620
Email: info@ivapta.org