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4th Grade Students Participate in Hands-On Pumpkin Math 

10/30/2015

 
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015,  Vintage’s fourth grade students took part in the annual Pumpkin Math activity.  In the morning, students weighed their pumpkins and measured them to find their pumpkin’s circumference and height.  They also solved many  Common Core aligned problems relating to the measurements they took.  In the afternoon, parent volunteers assisted the students in opening the pumpkins.  The fourth graders then made scientific observations about the inside of their pumpkins before scooping out seeds to estimate the total number of seeds in their pumpkin.

Thank you to all the wonderful parents who came out and helped with this project.  We couldn't have done it without your help. 


Click here to see photos of that slimy, but fun project.
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Vintage's Parent Center Invites You to Stop By

10/28/2015

 
The Vintage Parent Center is the volunteer hub of Vintage! The Parent Center is located behind Room 5. It is a space for parents to meet and work on campus. The Parent Center is staffed by our Community Representatives.  This year's Parent Center representative is Mrs. Alba  Meza who welcomes your help.  Often work is done in Room 5 "Work Room" so if the Parent Center is empty, check in Room 5 on the other side of the Parent Center  (where the copiers are). 

Everyone is invited to stop by the Main Office to sign in and pick up their volunteer badge before proceeding to the Parent Center.  While at the Parent Center volunteers can enjoy an adult conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea.  Our Community Representative organizes TAP (Teacher Assistance Program) day on Tuesdays. Teachers drop off items they need assistance with.  Some of these items include:  making copies, cutting art projects, putting books together, stapling pages together, and the list goes on.    Young children are always welcome to come with their parents to the Parent Center.  Grandparents and other family members are always welcome to volunteer.

Feel free to contact the office, the principal, or your child's teacher if you have any questions concerning how you can get involved.  You can also stop by the Parent Center for more information.  We are more then willing to help you get involved.

Mrs. Alba Meza - Vintage Community Representative

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Vintage 5th Graders Impress Visitors with Native American Knowledge

10/28/2015

 
Vintage Magnet's 5th grade students did a wonderful job creating a Native American Museum in each of their classrooms.  Before they opened their doors to their class museum, they did hours of research on different American tribes.  They then created a tri-fold presenting relevant tribe facts such as what clothing were worn, the housing they lived in, crafts they made, and where they lived geographically.  Some students even dressed up and made artifacts or models related to their tribe.  Students, staff, and families visited the museums and were encouraged to ask questions so that students could share their knowledge.  Visitors were answered with well informed answers.

Click here to see photos from the 2051 Vintage Native American Museum
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Oreo Project

10/25/2015

 
Students in rooms  18 and 19 had a fun-filled day of using Oreos in science, math, art, and writing.  Here is what Room 18's teacher, Mrs. Cruz, had to say about that fun project. First, our students used the scientific method to determine how high we could stack the Oreos before they fell. Next, we used math to determine what our class average was which ended up being 17 Oreos high.  Then, we used the Oreo's to create our own sculptures.  Last, we wrote a narrative based on the day.  Room 18 did the project as well.  Click here to check out Room 18's Oreo Project photos.
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Amazing Fall 2015 NASA Night

10/21/2015

 
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math was alive and well at Vintage on Friday, October 16, 2015.  That warm, fall evening found the campus teeming with students and their family members.  They were back on campus to experience an evening centered around STEAM activities.  Numerous activities were held around campus by teachers and STEAM experts (see below).

The NASA Night evening kicked off with keynote speaker, Ms. Roxanne Arellanoe, a power systems engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.  Ms. Arellano shared how much she loved her job at JPL and all the wonderful and exciting opportunities she has had.  Ms. Arellano was a reminder to our female students to think about a career in engineering.  She also shared how she found math challenging but thought of it as a puzzle to be solved and learned to love it.

Below is a list of the fun activities that took place that evening, many of them hands-on.  A big thank you to all the participants and to the our Vintage community for coming out and supporting this event.

Click here for photos from the 2015 Fall NASA Night
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PTA Invites  You to Harvest Festival Fri. Oct 30th

10/14/2015

 
Vintage's PTA invites you to celebrate the arrival of fall and the imagination of children at the Vintage Magnet Harvest Festival! Bring your blankets and chairs and get ready to have some fun at Vintage! A kid friendly movie will be showcased.   PTA sponsors this event, and is ​asking for a 1.00 per child donation​, over the age of 2.  (Adults are no charge.) There will be food for purchase by local vendors. (Cash only event). YDP will be hosting a haunted house and there will be PLENTY of candy for all! Come in Costume, please no face masks (Safety Concerns). 

Date: October 30, 2015 ​
Time: 5pm - ­8pm
​Click here for Fall Festival Flyer

GOT CANDY? PTA is in need of your support!​ Our annual Harvest festival is only successful because of your generous support! Please send with your child NEW, SEALED bags of individually wrapped candies. Boxes have been placed in your child’s classroom for collection. ​PLEASE send in your candy donations starting Oct. 19.
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NOTICE: "Use of this school premises has been granted to the provisions of Sections 17400, et seq., of the Education Code of the State of California to Vintage PTA from the Board of Education of the LosAngeles Unified School District.  The Board of Education does not sponsor or take responsibility, nor does it necessarily endorse any of the activities, statements, or opinions which may be expressed at this meeting or activity." ​

Vintage's  Boys Flag Football Team Update

10/12/2015

 
The Vintage boys flag football team have been on a very good streak as of lately. With not having a good year last year the boys were left with a bad taste in their mouths. The returning players are on a mission to prevail once again. 

This past weekend they went to play in the semi finals going against Sylmar Leadership and Langdon Elementary. Vintage dominated both games with a couple of interceptions and some big plays for touchdowns.

Next week they will be playing in the finals in sun valley. Out of 200 schools that entered this tournament, Vintage is in the Top 8. It will be a week of preparation as they look to bring a trophy home. Good job boys! ​ - Coach Walter
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PTA Restaurant Event -  Wed., Oct. 21st CPK Northridge

10/9/2015

 
Read the family, help the school, meet other Vintage families, support Vintage's PTA - a win-win for everyone.  This month's restaurant is California Pizza Kitchen located at 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge (818-701-5035).  Present the flyer when ordering.  Vintage will receive 20% of your check.  Purchases include lunch and dinner dine in, take out, catering and all beverages.  Thank you so much for helping PTA raise funds to support the many wonderful programs at Vintage.  Your participation does make a difference.   Click here to download a flyer:
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Fall 2015 Vintage's NASA Night  - You're Invited!

10/8/2015

 
As a STEaM Magnet (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math), Vintage celebrates their love for STEaM at their family evening NASA Nights.  Please join us this fall as Vintage Magnet presents FALL NASA NIGHT 2015 on Friday, October 16th from 6PM – 8PM Theme: STEaM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics).  Vintage is honored to feature many STEaM professionals who will be at Vintage to share their knowledge.  Join staff and participate in hands on activities.

Please join us in the auditorium from 6 to 6:30PM to kick off the evening by listening to a presentation from Roxanne Arellano, a Power Systems Engineer JPL at Jet Propulsion Laboratory as she presents “Working In NASA & Engineering" a goal of many of our students.

Click here for flyer.

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Don't Miss JPL's Open House - Oct. 11 & 12th

10/8/2015

 
Vintage Families and STEM Fans  - Jet Propulsion Laboratory is holding its free Open House on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. This popular event is a great family outing.  JPL is located at 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109.  

No tickets or reservations required.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, invites the public to its annual Open House on October 10-11, 2015. The event is free of charge and takes visitors on a “ride” through the wonders of space. Highlights include a life-size model of Mars Science Laboratory, demonstrations from numerous space missions; JPL’s machine shop, where robotic spacecraft parts are built; and the Microdevices Lab, where engineers and scientists use tiny technology to revolutionize space exploration.  Cick here to read more details from JPL's Open House web page ….
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THANK YOU

Vintage thanks the business community  and non-profit groups for its support. 
  • Alan Birnbaum  - Funding for Robotics
  • Home Depot - Van Nuys - for supplies for our garden...
  • General Atomics
  • Sierra Club - Buses and docent led tours
  • Hammer Toyota - Funding for Robotics
  • Whole Foods - Nutrition Garden Grant and Lessons
  • Kellogg Gardens - Garden supplies
  • Alvarez Garment Rack - for the double coat rack...
  • Fratelli's Pizza - for supplying pizza...
  • Lowe's - for the science lab shed and landscaping supplies...

SUPPORT VINTAGE

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THANK YOU

Alvarez Garment Rack - for the coat rack....
Fratelli's Pizza - for supplying pizza....
Home Depot - Woodland Hills - for supplies for our garden....
 Times Warner Cable - Supporting our Lego Robotics program....
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