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AUTHOR VISIT FOR GRADES 3-5, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5th at 1:00pm
Alta Vista Home & School Club and Hicklebees Present:
An Author Visit for Grades 3-5
Featuring Trudi Truitt
Author of the National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy Series
Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 1:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/81728468148?pwd=cjhnWVBiVkhucHBUMmREeUpQNXhHQT09
Meeting ID: 817 2846 8148
Passcode: 806938
TRUDI TRUEIT has written more than 100 books for young readers, both fiction and nonfiction. Her love of writing began in fourth grade, when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play. She went on to be a TV news reporter and weather forecaster, but she knew her calling was in writing. Trueit is a gifted storyteller for middle-grade audiences, and her fiction novels include The Sister Solution, Stealing Popular, and the Secrets of a Lab Rat series. Her expertise in kids nonfiction encompasses books on history, weather, wildlife, and earth science. She is the author of all the narratives for the Explorer Academy series, beginning with Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret. Trueit was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and lives in Everett, Washington.
Check out this flyer for more details about the visit and the series:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16pgYY-V932DJdM3TbB7KWlKEBGmTt5bL/view?usp=sharing
You can purchase signed copies of Explorers Academy titles by May 12th here:
https://www.hicklebees.com/TrudiTrueit
Signed Book Copies will be delivered after the event.
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK INFORMATION:
ALTA VISTA STUDENTS! Don't forget to ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK and UPLOAD CANDID PHOTOS from the year!
CANDIDS and OTHER PHOTOS! Please send in pictures of school life, family life, zoom screen captures, return to campus photos, etc. from this past school year to https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/9190061 and place it under the Book Section: Candids. Ideally, it would be great if each family could submit 3/4 photos.
PURCHASE A YEARBOOK! This is the first time this year the yearbook has been available to purchase - so no one has placed an order yet! Please visit https://altavista.picaboo.com to order online. Yearbooks will be shipped to your home address again this year because of COVID. Deadline to order is May 7th! After you purchase, you will receive 2 emails from support@picabooyearbooks.com - one is a receipt and the other is a link to add free personalized pages to your yearbook.
PARENTING DECODED SPRING 2021 LECTURES
SCREEN TIME BATTLES: HOW TO WIN THEM
In this seminar learn some new tricks and tips for dealing screen time issues! Mary’s entertaining style and energy will put you back in the driver’s seat with some new ideas on how to set reasonable electronic limits based on age, what types of parent controls to use and what do to when things get out of control. This content applies mostly to parents with kids who are preschool, elementary or middle school.
Wednesday, May 5, 20218:00 – 9:15pm PST
SIGN UP HERE
Feel free to contact Mary at mary@parentingdecoded.com or listen to her podcast, Parenting Decoded, for more information.
AVHSC NEEDS YOU!
The Alta Vista Home & School Club (AVHSC) is looking for people who want to be involved in our school. Read below to learn about the AVHSC; the open AVHSC Board positions for the 2021-22 school year; and how YOU can join us and have a positive impact on our school community
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bUcHv40WQgO-a_nhkN546qihVEPYfpAQ/view?usp=sharing
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
SAVE THE DATE
Shop our Virtual Book Fair from May 12th - 25th and support our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/altavistaelementaryschool3
Alta Vista Home & School Club and Hicklebees Present:
An Author Visit for Grades 3-5
Featuring Trudi Truitt
Author of the National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy Series
Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 1:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/81728468148?pwd=cjhnWVBiVkhucHBUMmREeUpQNXhHQT09
Meeting ID: 817 2846 8148
Passcode: 806938
TRUDI TRUEIT has written more than 100 books for young readers, both fiction and nonfiction. Her love of writing began in fourth grade, when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play. She went on to be a TV news reporter and weather forecaster, but she knew her calling was in writing. Trueit is a gifted storyteller for middle-grade audiences, and her fiction novels include The Sister Solution, Stealing Popular, and the Secrets of a Lab Rat series. Her expertise in kids nonfiction encompasses books on history, weather, wildlife, and earth science. She is the author of all the narratives for the Explorer Academy series, beginning with Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret. Trueit was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and lives in Everett, Washington.
Check out this flyer for more details about the visit and the series:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16pgYY-V932DJdM3TbB7KWlKEBGmTt5bL/view?usp=sharing
- Book trailer: https://youtu.be/ke-mN0occlg
- EA cartoon short: https://youtu.be/kCWmHdbcP_c.
You can purchase signed copies of Explorers Academy titles by May 12th here:
https://www.hicklebees.com/TrudiTrueit
Signed Book Copies will be delivered after the event.
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK INFORMATION:
ALTA VISTA STUDENTS! Don't forget to ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK and UPLOAD CANDID PHOTOS from the year!
CANDIDS and OTHER PHOTOS! Please send in pictures of school life, family life, zoom screen captures, return to campus photos, etc. from this past school year to https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/9190061 and place it under the Book Section: Candids. Ideally, it would be great if each family could submit 3/4 photos.
PURCHASE A YEARBOOK! This is the first time this year the yearbook has been available to purchase - so no one has placed an order yet! Please visit https://altavista.picaboo.com to order online. Yearbooks will be shipped to your home address again this year because of COVID. Deadline to order is May 7th! After you purchase, you will receive 2 emails from support@picabooyearbooks.com - one is a receipt and the other is a link to add free personalized pages to your yearbook.
PARENTING DECODED SPRING 2021 LECTURES
SCREEN TIME BATTLES: HOW TO WIN THEM
In this seminar learn some new tricks and tips for dealing screen time issues! Mary’s entertaining style and energy will put you back in the driver’s seat with some new ideas on how to set reasonable electronic limits based on age, what types of parent controls to use and what do to when things get out of control. This content applies mostly to parents with kids who are preschool, elementary or middle school.
Wednesday, May 5, 20218:00 – 9:15pm PST
SIGN UP HERE
Feel free to contact Mary at mary@parentingdecoded.com or listen to her podcast, Parenting Decoded, for more information.
AVHSC NEEDS YOU!
The Alta Vista Home & School Club (AVHSC) is looking for people who want to be involved in our school. Read below to learn about the AVHSC; the open AVHSC Board positions for the 2021-22 school year; and how YOU can join us and have a positive impact on our school community
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bUcHv40WQgO-a_nhkN546qihVEPYfpAQ/view?usp=sharing
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
SAVE THE DATE
Shop our Virtual Book Fair from May 12th - 25th and support our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/altavistaelementaryschool3
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Since we have entered into shelter-in-place again, our small family-owned businesses need our help.
If you own or know of another AV family-owned business that you would like AVHSC to feature in a directory of local, AV family-owned businesses, please contact Farrah Hoehne avhscfundraising@gmail.com. We would love to spread the word and let others know how they can support our community during this crazy time!
Since we have entered into shelter-in-place again, our small family-owned businesses need our help.
If you own or know of another AV family-owned business that you would like AVHSC to feature in a directory of local, AV family-owned businesses, please contact Farrah Hoehne avhscfundraising@gmail.com. We would love to spread the word and let others know how they can support our community during this crazy time!
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Southern Kitchen is owned by an Alta Vista family and needs our support. Please call (408) 354-7515 or visit their web site at Southern Kitchen to place an order for pick-up or delivery or learn more ways to support them! Door Dash is also available.
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Jack Holder’s Restaurant & Bar in San Jose
The Holders have been serving families in the South Bay since 1957 and even during the Covid-19 Pandemic, they continue to support our community. A full menu is available for take-out orders. They also offer daily specials, including family-style dinners. Call (408)613-2365 or visit their website to order drive-up or curbside service. They also deliver through DoorDash. |
2020-2021 CALENDAR
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Upcoming Meetings
Monthly AVHSC Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month via Video Conference from 6:30-8pm. All AVSC parents are welcome.
Click Here to attend: https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/88301432580?pwd=YjFmWHlQNjl6dURuWWlVVkpOVE0zUT09 May 11, 2021 |
Upcoming Events
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GET CONNECTED
Get connected and up-to-date on AVHSC announcements and events! Log into the Alta Vista Home and School Club (AVHSC) Parent Portal via Membership Toolkit (MTK) to sign-up or update your profile to receive AVHSC and class email communication, access and update the school directory, access the online store to submit Membership donation, and buy spirit wear, and more! You make all payments online via credit card or PayPal.
Visit http://www.avhsc.org/ and click on the link under GET CONNECTED to sign into Membership Toolkit (MTK)
OR: Just go to the MTK direct link below. Once you are added in the system you can sign-up for classroom volunteering, submit membership or general donations online to support your student’s excellent education experience, order spiritwear online, birthday books, access the online school directory, and more!
MTK PARENT PORTAL SIGN UP DIRECT LINK:
https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/home
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP DIRECT LINK
https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/sign_ups
ONLINE STORE DIRECT LINK:
https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/store
Thank you for all your support!
Take advantage of employer “matching funds” if possible.
AVHSC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization Tax ID: 77-0293970
Alta Vista Elementary depends on donations to provide the excellent education experience that distinguishes our school.
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Visit http://www.avhsc.org/ and click on the link under GET CONNECTED to sign into Membership Toolkit (MTK)
OR: Just go to the MTK direct link below. Once you are added in the system you can sign-up for classroom volunteering, submit membership or general donations online to support your student’s excellent education experience, order spiritwear online, birthday books, access the online school directory, and more!
MTK PARENT PORTAL SIGN UP DIRECT LINK:
https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/home
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP DIRECT LINK
https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/sign_ups
ONLINE STORE DIRECT LINK:
https://altavistahsc.membershiptoolkit.com/store
Thank you for all your support!
Take advantage of employer “matching funds” if possible.
AVHSC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization Tax ID: 77-0293970
Alta Vista Elementary depends on donations to provide the excellent education experience that distinguishes our school.
Follow us on Facebook
Contact Us
