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Plaza Vista
School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Round Up
March 12, 2015
Introductions
James Parker-Principal
 Rick Blazer-Assistant Vice Principal
 Gretchen Hill– Administrative Assistant
 Ashley Hernandez– Registration/Attendance Clerk
 Dawn Burgess – Kinder Teacher
 Kathy Lew– Kinder Teacher
 Esther Mylar– Kinder Teacher
 Susan Oshiro – Kinder Teacher
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Our School
Plaza Vista School:
• Built in 1999, this is our 15th year!
• K-8 Year Round calendar school
• In 2010 we became a “California
Distinguished School”
• Over 960 students attend Plaza Vista School
Student Expectations
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Our first priority at Plaza Vista School is to provide
a safe learning environment for ALL students!
Please read the Plaza Vista K-5 Code of Conduct
which is on the Plaza Vista website.
You and your child will be asked to verify that you
have read the rules and discussed the importance
of following them with your child. Please comply
with all forms in the “First Day Packet” online.
Adults on Campus
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Parents are welcome at Plaza Vista School!
For the protection of the children, ALL adults
(volunteers or visitors) on campus must sign in at
the school office, unless they are dropping off or
picking up students.
For School Safety: ALL adults must get a visitor or
volunteer badge from the office and wear it while
at school. Any parent without a name badge will
be asked to return to the office to sign in.
School Office Hours
The school office staff works hard to provide the
best quality services to children, staff and
parents.
 The office is open from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
 Please sign in with the office and pick up a
visitor or volunteer badge before visiting your
child’s classroom.
Where Can I Find Important
Information about Plaza Vista?
Your MOST important internet page is
www.iusd.org/pv
 At the bottom of the webpage is
www.myiusd.org – Be sure to register as a
user to gain access to Parent Portal!
 All of the information you require is on our
website – make sure you check it often! We
are a GREEN school.
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Attendance
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Absences: If your child will NOT be at school for any
reason, please call the attendance line at 949-936-6951
before 9:00am to report your student’s absence.
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Late Arrivals: When your child is LATE, please take
him/her directly to the office and sign in. They will be
marked Tardy and given a Tardy slip to take to class.
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Student Release: Students will ONLY be released to
people designated on the emergency card. Siblings
picking up students must be at least 18 years old.
Nurse Daniella Gorman
& Health Clerk Janice McNeill
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Immunizations
Specialized Health Care Concerns
or food allergies-Complete Health Conditions
Information form and email school RN
Medications
Illnesses
Injuries
Vision/Hearing
Get a physical & visit a dentist
Kinder Meet and Greet
In June, we will be meeting incoming Kindergarten
students. You will receive a notification about
scheduling your appointment in the coming months.
Our Goals: The students will meet the
teachers and teachers will gain important
information that allow us to create balanced
classes and effective learning environments.
 Your child’s class placement will be online 1-2
days before the start of school. (Plaza Vista
website)
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Kindergarten Daily Schedule
A.M.
 P.M.
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Kindergarten minimum day:
8:00-11:20 All students
 Minimum days will be on the school
calendar and will be held only for class
music programs and field trips.
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P.R.I.D.E. in the Kinder
Classroom
Partnership – Be KIND and HELPFUL to
everyone.
 Respect – SHOW you care.
 Integrity – THINK and make GOOD choices
 Determination – Do your BEST!
 Empathy – THINK about OTHERS’ feelings.
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First Kinder Day of School
First day of school will be a “Normal” kindergarten schedule
 All A.M. & P.M. parents/students will meet in the
kindergarten yard area at 8:00 AM or 11:20 AM
 Follow teacher to your child’s class
 Please have students wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or
gators)
 Bring a LARGE full-sized backpack and lunch box with
student’s name clearly written on the outside
 Bring a healthy snack
 Please label all clothing (sweaters & jackets)
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Back to School Night &
Fall Conferences
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During the first month of school, we schedule a BACKTO-SCHOOL NIGHT for Kindergarten. We present the
curriculum, policies and procedures for the year.
(This is a night for parents only. )
Approximately one month after school begins, there will
be Fall Conferences. Parents are invited to meet with
their child’s teacher to discuss academic and behavior
goals. They will also share a progress update.
Parent Volunteers
Work in the classroom
 Help with field trips
 Holiday Celebrations
When volunteering, please remember adults
only - no siblings
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*Our Volunteer Meeting will be held during the
first 2 weeks of School.
Upcoming Open House
2015 Open House –
Wednesday May 20,2015.
You are invited to come and see what
type of work your child will be doing next
year! Please remember the work
displayed represents the “end” of the
year progress!
Join PTA & ACE!
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Lorraine Maltezos – 2014-15 PTA President
Your PTA membership funds:
-”Meet the Masters” Art Program
-ALL school assemblies
-2 Bookfairs and Jog-a-Thon
-Classroom funds for teacher and classroom
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ACE After School Program
Child Development Center (CDC)
The CDC childcare program at Plaza Vista School provides
affordable, quality childcare and day camps for
elementary school-age children of working parents.
Professional staff supervise children in a caring,
nurturing environment.
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The program operates Monday-Friday, before and
after school. For further information, please call (949)
653-6405
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Maricela Ybarra– Site Supervisor
Lorrena Arias– Kinder Teacher
Brittany Schlauch– Kinder Teacher
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Thank you for coming!
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“Welcome Back Coffee” with our Principal,
James Parker, on our First Day of
Kindergarten, Tuesday - July 21, 2015
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This is an opportunity to meet other parents
and find out more about the Plaza Vista
Community.