ASB sponsored a crazy hair day at Mountain Vista. Students were very creative in how they did their hair!
1st Grade Family Fun Day
First grade teachers invited families to join them for some outdoor play with their children. The first grade team set up different stations that the students and their families could interact together. This was a wonderful event that we are hoping to build on at other grade levels.
Kindergarten Visits Hansen Agriculture Center
Kindergartners learned about where our food comes from and nutrition. This was an interactive field trip that kept the students engaged in different activities.
Soloists Perform for Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten classes have had an opportunity to listen to fourth and fifth graders perform solos. The fourth and fifth graders share the name of their instruments and why they like it. Then, they performed a solo. Bravo!
Fifth Grade Gallery Walk
Our fifth grade teachers have just started their journey developing unit of study and sharing students’ learning with families. This was their first Gallery Walk and it was a wonderful success!
Josh the Otter Visits Mountain Vista
The Fillmore Rotary Club supported our school learning about being safe near water. Each kindergarten student received a copy of the book.
Learning about the Supermarket
Kathy Mesa from Von's in Fillmore shared a book about going to the supermarket. She brought her miniature shopping cart filled with groceries to share with the kindergartners.
Community Volunteers Celebrate Read Across America
Mountain Vista welcomed several community volunteer to share a book with students. This was a wonderful opportunity to have students listen to someone else share their love of reading. Thank you to all who volunteered!
2nd Grade Geology Galley Walk
Geologist here, Geologist there, Geologist, Geologist Everywhere! Our 2nd grade students shared what they learned with their families at the gallery walk.
Dr. Seuss Fun!
Mrs. Myers class had fun measuring, mixing, and making Oobleck. No day honoring Dr. Seuss would be complete without making and eating Green Eggs and Ham!
Engineering Challenge
STEM engineering Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat tower stack! Students in Mrs. Gonzales’ fourth grade class were given a challenge. Students had 2 minutes to build the tallest free standing towers using 25 cups and 6 inch pieces of paper. They then redesigned and rebuilt.
Walk-A-Thon
Despite the weather never cooperating, this year’s Mountain Vista Elementary Annual Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser was a success! We held the event in the quad and blacktop. Students had a great time even when it started to drizzle. Proceeds go to benefit Mountain Vista students.
Mountain Vista Annual Book Exchange
Cookies, milk and books. Families came out to Mountain Vista with books in hand to exchange. Another successful Read Across America event.
1st Grade Gallery Walk
First grade student shared all they learned during the Americana Unit of Study. Based on the History-Social Studies standards the focus was on symbols and landmarks of America as well as the branches of government. Students even had an opportunity to learn about casting votes.
"Heart of the Force" Anti-Bullying Event
Mountain Vista ASB with the leadership of Beth Bronsten (5th grade teacher) organized an anti-bullying event with a Star Wars twist. Heart of the Force is a pledge that the students took to be a “force for good.” Grade levels participated in friendly competitions cheered on by authentic Star Wars costumers. It was a fun time had by all.
Mc Teacher Night Fundraiser
Mountain Vista teachers and staff greeted families and served meals at Mc Donald’s. Many families and community members were there to show their support. The Wildcat made a special appearance and took pictures.
100th Day Celebration
Mountain Vista celebrated 100 days of school with fun activities!
3rd Chumash Gallery Walk
Mountain Vista’s third grade has been working through California history focusing on the American Indians of our local region. The big question students were exploring is “Who were the first people in my community?”
Making Dragons
Mrs. Gray’s 2nd grade class made dragons after finishing the book My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett.
Barrier Games to Describe Chumash Culture
Students in Mrs. Myers’ class practice using precise academic language playing barrier games. The goal of the game is for student A to describe a photo to student B using precise academic language. If student B guess correctly, then student B describes the next photo for student A to guess.