Vista Grande Elementary School Newsletter
February 24, 2021
Spring Fundraising Events

Proceeds from Spring fundraisers support TK-5th grade art, music, and technology programming.
 
1. Read-A-Thon, March 1-8
Hey Students! Let's make a Juergens Sundae! Raise $4000 through the Read-A-Thon and we'll let you turn Principal Juergens into a Human Sundae!
The Read-A-Thon brings students together with family and friends to encourage reading and build literacy skills. It's also a fun way to raise some money for paraeducators, art, music, and technology!  Register here. It's free to sign up and classes that get all students to register earn an Otter Pop Party!

2. Tuesday March 2, Read All Morning/Read All Afternoon at Vista Grande
In  honor of National Read Across America Day and Theodor Seuss Geisel's birthday, March 2 will be "Read all Morning or Read all Afternoon" at Vista Grande.
  • Zoomers: Build a cozy place to read! Forts, flashlights, blankets, pillows, pajamas, lovies, and lots of books are encouraged!
  • Roomers: Come to school ready to read and hear some of our favorite stories! Be sure to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and/or lovie!

3. Friday March 26 - Camp Vista Grande / 5:15-8:30 pm
Camp VG is a fundraiser put on by staff for students. This year's Camp VG will take place Friday March 26 from 5:15-8:30 pm. Tickets are $75. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
 
4. The Amazing Race / April 29-May 10
The Amazing Race fundraiser is a fun-filled scavenger hunt for the entire family! We've hidden Suzy Falcon, Vista Grande's mascot, all over Danville/San Ramon! Tickets to enter the race are $100/family. Families will have from April 29-May 10 to play and will earn raffle tickets along the way. Grand Prize is a brand new Oculus Quest 2 and other fun prizes! 
 
5. Vista Grande Online Auction / May 12-19
VG's online auction and Silent/Live Auction Dinner is historically the largest fundraiser of the year. This year's online auction will be May 12-19.  
* This year's Amazing Race will be in lieu of our traditional Silent/Live Auction Dinner.
Inclusion Book Club
     TK - 2nd Grade:
        “Separate Is Never Equal
                   by Duncan Tonatiuh
Below are some questions to help parents start conversations with their kids:
● What does separate but equal mean?
● What were the differences between the Westminster School and the Hoover School?
  • Why do you think they were so different?
● Mr. Mendez was told over and over that his children had to go to a Mexican school, but was never told why. He continued to fight for what was fair.
  • What do you do when you see something being done to others that isn’t fair?


         3rd - 5th Grade:
       “Watsons Go to Birmingham”
                  by Christopher Paul Curtis
Below are some questions to help parents start conversations with their kids:
●       What is happening in Birmingham?
  • What does Dad hope Bryon will learn there?
●       During the Watson’s trip to Birmingham, they witnessed much racism and segregation.
  • What laws did segregation go by?
  • What were the purpose of these laws?