VV Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/29/25 (04:25 PM)

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Ventana Vistas

October 29th - November 4th, 2025

Upcoming Events

October

31st - Mileage Club begins (Dia de Los Muertos)

November

3rd thru 7th - Scholastic Book Fair

3rd - Dia de los Muertos Party and Parade

10th - Governing Board Meeting

11th - Veterans Day - No School

18th - Kindergarten Show & Tell (2026/2027)

21st - FFO General Meeting

24th - Governing Board Meeting

26th - 28th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December

3rd - Spelling Bee

Principal's Desk

Principal’s Lunch

It was such a joy to honor our Bobcat and Trait of the Month students for September! Our character trait was Responsibility, and our Bobcats exemplified being Safe, Supportive,

Engaged, and Flexible. Each student received a pin, pencil, and—always a favorite—a special trip to the balcony. It’s wonderful to see our students taking pride in being responsible and demonstrating our Bobcat traits every day.

5th Grade

Our fifth graders have been exploring volume —learning about cubic feet, meters, and yards while practicing the October trait of Teamwork.

Students worked collaboratively to build cubes and determine how to best measure the volume of their classroom. Their enthusiasm and cooperative spirit truly stood out!

Mrs. Prokop’s 4th Graders

Congratulations to Mrs. Prokop’s class for winning the IXL Literacy Leaderboard! To celebrate, they hosted a “Literacy Glow Party”, where students glowed—literally and figuratively—as they engaged in fun, literacy-based learning centers.

Coach Madrid’s Kindergarteners

Coach Madrid’s kindergarten students learned how to run, dodge, and weave to avoid being tagged—all while demonstrating teamwork and respect. They practiced taking turns, playing fair, and cheering for their teammates to show good sportsmanship whether they won or lost.

Pumpkin Day – 3rd Grade

Third graders had a fantastic time during their annual Pumpkin Day! Students integrated math, science, and literacy as they measured, observed, and wrote about pumpkins.

The day concluded with carving Jack-o-Lanterns, which were later showcased at our Trunk or Treat event.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers who made this hands-on learning

day possible. Your support helps make these memorable experiences come to life!

Kindergarten’s First Field Trip

Our kindergarteners had their first field trip to the Marana Pumpkin Patch! Excitement filled the air as they boarded the bus—nervous, thrilled, and full of energy.

We are so grateful to our parent volunteers who helped make this milestone day smooth, safe, and fun for our youngest learners.

Trunk or Treat

What an incredible evening at our annual Trunk or Treat! This event, sponsored by our amazing FFO, was led by Jacquelyn Peterson this year. A heartfelt thank-you to Jacquelyn, our dedicated parent volunteers, and all of the staff and families who decorated trunks and helped create such a festive atmosphere.

It was heartwarming to see students, families, and even returning middle schoolers enjoying this beloved Ventana Vista tradition. Fun was truly had by all!

Choir

Under the direction of Ms. Lee, our choir students gave a fantastic performance at the Trunk or Treat event! Their songs were both delightfully spooky and uplifting, perfectly setting the mood for the evening.

A big thank-you to our choir members for sharing their talents and entertaining our Ventana Vista community. You made the night even more special!

As we close out October, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our families, volunteers, and FFO for your incredible support of our school community. From classroom events to field trips and special celebrations, your time, creativity, and generosity make Ventana Vista a truly special place to learn and grow.

Thank you for all you do to make our school vibrant, connected, and filled with joy. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween and a wonderful start to November!

Queridas familias de Ventana Vista,

¡Muchas gracias por todo su apoyo y participación! Octubre fue un mes lleno de aprendizaje,

diversión y comunidad. Agradecemos profundamente a todos los padres y voluntarios que ayudaron con las excursiones, los eventos y nuestras celebraciones escolares.

Gracias por hacer de Ventana Vista un lugar donde cada estudiante se siente apoyado y motivado a dar lo mejor de sí.

¡Les deseamos un feliz y seguro Día de Brujas y un maravilloso comienzo de noviembre!

Mark your calendar

For more information please see the attachment.

Still time to nominate

Just a reminder that TOY nominations are opening up on November 1, and we'll be accepting nominations through November 30.

Third Grade / Tercer Grado

Sra. Henikman’s class started working on a timeline (una línea de tiempo) in social studies. Students learned that a timeline is a tool we use to look back at important events in history and that they are arranged in chronological order. Students reflected on their own personal events in life, leading up to the present and brainstormed which events they would display on their timelines. We did these timelines to show that each of us carries a different perspective and experience in life just as when we will examine timelines of Arizona’s history, we will notice that not all timelines will have the same exact events and years displayed. For instance, one timeline of Arizona’s history may have an event that may not be on the other timeline we are comparing it to. Or both timelines may have the same year, but with differing events that shaped Arizona’s history.

Here are some vocabulary words they are using in class:

Timeline - Línea de tiempo

Chronological order - Órden cronológico

Years - Años

Questions to ask your child in Spanish:

¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños? When is your birthday?
¿Cuándo es mi cumpleaños? When is my birthday?

Spanish activities to do at home:

Aprende/Learn: A Student explaining his personal timeline.

Aprende/Learn: Timelines explained in a fun way

Niños en Acción

Students made their own personal timelines in class. Some years were skipped in order to show years of significance in each student’s life. Some students felt that there was nothing major or significant each year since birth so they knew to include only events that may have been life changing or important to them.

However, students maintained the format of keeping everything in chronological order. Students also had an opportunity to share their timeline with the rest of the class, which they really enjoyed doing!

FFO Corner

THANK YOU to our community who volunteered and contributed candy and cash to ensure our annual Trunk or Treat was a success! Your help was significant in making this event spooktacular, and we could not have done it without you!

- Jacquelyn Peterson & Megan Troughton

Help Us Fill This Year’s Yearbook with YOUR Memories!!

Help Us Fill This Year’s Yearbook with YOUR Memories!!

Did you snap photos at any of our school events? We’d love to include them in the yearbook! Please upload your favorite pictures using the event folders linked below, every smiling face and special moment helps make our yearbook extra special.

Thank you for being part of the magic!

You will need to log in with your Treering account to upload images.

TLoteria: https://web.treering.com/school/254410/2025/school-content/school-photos/453601201

hTrunk or Treat: https://web.treering.com/school/254410/2025/school-content/school-photos/454614906

iMileage Club: https://web.treering.com/school/254410/2025/school-content/school-photos/453601203

Questions? Yearbook@vvffo.org

Want to buy your yearbook?

Go to vvffo.org/yearbook