VGE

Good morning, Grizzly Families,

I hope this email finds you all doing well, and I am sure you are ready for the weekend. I wanted to let you all know that today is Mr. Paul’s last day at VGE. He’s moving on to different adventures, and we are so sad to see him go. Mr. Paul has been our security guard for eight years and has made a difference in the Grizzly Family. We are truly grateful for him and give our heartfelt thanks for his service and dedication to the safety of our students and staff. Once a Grizzly, Always a Grizzly, Mr. Paul! 

Spiritwear

The PTO is excited to announce our new Grizzly Spirit Store open today! Starting Friday, September 5- Thursday, September 11, enjoy free shipping on all orders!!! Click below to start saving.  New sales every Friday.  Check our PTO FB group for new sales every Friday.   

http://www.vistagrandespiritwear.com/

Attendance

Every Day Counts—don’t let your child miss out!

Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform better in math and reading and to feel a sense of connection to their school community. Good attendance builds strong habits for success.

September 3rd - 5th

Grade

Total Students

Percent Attendance

K

103

93.2

1

128

95.1

2

130

96.2

3

121

94.4

4

140

96.7

5

160

96.9

ALL

782

95.5

Picture Day - September 11th

Picture day flyers were sent home with students this week.  There are 2 forms for each student: the picture day form and the sibling form. We have switched to a new company this year. 

  • All students will be photographed. You’ll receive a proof about 2 weeks later with instructions to order online.

  • Discounted packages are available only on Picture Day. Send the order form and payment with your student, or order online before Picture Day with the link below.

  • Want to view your student’s photo online first? Sign up here for early access: https://kenbrownorder.com/ordering/with?key=W4EZ9V6X

  • Sibling photos will be taken before school only, and we have special picture day packages for siblings. Please have your form filled out when you arrive.

    Parents need to bring students 30 minutes before school begins. No sibling photos will be taken during class time.

Title I Learning Compact - Vista Grande receives Title 1 funds to support all our Grizzlies on campus. With our funds, we are able to have a second counselor to ensure our students are well taken care of throughout their time at VGE. We also have a small budget to use for student supplies as well. Please complete the quick, required Title 1 Compact (only one per family) as documentation. Thank you so much! 

VGE Title I Learning Compact - English

Convenio de Aprendizaje del Título I - Spanish

Vision & Hearing Screenings with Nurse and Health Assistant

Annual vision screenings for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade, and new students will be held September 15th - September 23rd with our school nurse and health assistant in the health office during the school day. Please make sure your child is wearing their glasses to school.

Curriculum Night - September 17th at VGE

Two sessions for parents/guardians to choose in their children’s classrooms:

5:30 - 6:00 Session 1 with teachers/staff

6:15 - 6:45 - Session 2 with teachers/staff

Upcoming Dates:

September 8th - 30th - Kids Heart Challenge in PE

September 9th - NWEA Reading Testing K-5

September 10th - NWEA Math Testing K-5

September 11th - Fall Picture Day

September 17th - VGE Curriculum Night from 5:30 pm - 7 pm

September 25th - 3rd Annual Heritage Day & Parade (during the school day)

September 29th - October 3rd - Book Fair

October 3rd - Balloons Aloft

October 6th - Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day - wear GREEN

October 8th - Staff Professional Development Day - No school for elementary students

October 9th - 12th - Fall Break (no school)

October 13th - Breast Cancer Awareness Day - wear PINK

October 17th - Fall Carnival 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Important Websites for VGE & RRPS

Grizzly Staff Recognition Form

Vista Grande PTO

Rio Rancho Public Schools

We are brave. We are strong. We are caring. We are Grizzlies! 

Warmly,

Christine Prescott & Holly Leonard