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News Now · March 17, 2020

NVS- REMOTE TEACHING INSTRUCTION

March 17, 2020

Dear parents/guardians,

As you are aware, New Vista School will be closed from Monday March 16th through Friday March 27th, 2020. We anticipate opening the campus back up for regular classes on Monday March 30th, 2020. Starting Tuesday at 8:30 am, March 17th, we will be implementing our remote teaching plan.

Chromebook and Textbook Pick-Up
If you need textbooks or a Chromebook, please email Tyler Lowenthal. We have pick up times scheduled for Tuesday March 17th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm and 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

tlowenthal@newvistaschool.org

Support
If you require additional tutoring or home support, we may have staff available to assist. This would be a private arrangement between the staff and the parent. Please email Jen Carrillo if you are interested in more information.

jcarrillo@newvistaschool.org

Regular Bell Schedule
The school days will follow the New Vista bell Schedule. This schedule is in your student’s binder. If you need a copy, please email Sandi Carter.

scarter@newvistaschool.org

Medication
If you require any medication from the nurse’s office, please email Nurse Ally to coordinate a pick-up date and time.

anickell@newvistaschool.org

Tuesday March 17th (through Friday March 27th)
-Remote learning will start at 8:30.
-Please have students ready and logged into their New Vista School Google Accounts for all classes. All work will be accessed through Google Classroom (classwork and homework).

– We will be attempting to follow the school’s bell schedule and assigned classes at those times. See your student’s schedule in their binders.
-Teachers will provide additional instruction at that time.

-Attendance will be taken.
-Students are expected to complete all assignments as if they were on campus.
-Any breaks, lunchtime, or clubs on the bell schedule will be “on your own”.
-Teachers will be available from 8:00 to 4:00 each day. You can email questions or use the chat feature on Google Hangouts App located in Google Suite (square in right hand corner on Google Account made up of 9 dots).

If you need to reach administration, you can contact us through our email or school phone number:

949-455-1270

Bill Bermingham:  billberm@newvistaschool.org
Tyler Lowenthal: towenthal@newvistaschool.org
Sandi Carter: scarter@newvistaschool.org
Juhi Sharma: jsharma@newvistaschool.org
Allyson Nickell: anickell@newvistaschool.org
Jen Carrillo:  jcarrillo@newvistaschool.org

Please email us if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your help during this unusual time.

New Vista School
William Bermingham
Executive Director

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Students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence…

In the past 3 years I have witnessed firsthand the change that takes place within students who go through our Transition program. These students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence after having been given the opportunity to work in a real business and gain experiences in multiple community environments. With the proper training, attitude, and a little patience, these young adults can achieve any goals they set their mind to.

Eric Warner, Transition Specialist

The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

Our daughter started New Vista in 7th grade with the plan that she would only stay there for her middle school years. We were so happy with her progress, that now, 5 years later, she is about to graduate. Thanks to the New Vista teachers and staff, she has blossomed socially and academically, and she has been able to participate in high school activities we never thought possible. The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

NVS Parent

Thank you!

I can give you a story of my son’s journey but this quote basically sums it up. “You transformed an impossible child into an adult with possibilities.” Regarding plans after Noah graduates… NVS’ adult program. I’m excited to be participating at ground level with other senior parents and Ms. Donnelly. Thank you!

NVS Parent

He received such a great education foundation…

I want to thank you all for the great job you all did with my son. He received such a great education foundation from each of you at NVS. He is doing a very good job at College. He is currently a “B plus” student on all his classes, and best of all, that he just received his first Math exam result of a 100% grade. I cannot be more proud of him and am very thankful to all NVS staff. Now he is a very responsible and independent college student.

NVS Parent

Exceeded our expectations…

Our experience at New Vista School over the past 3 plus years has been outstanding. After trying three other schools and investigating many more, we found a school that “gets” our child. The teachers and administrators have created an individualized plan, both academic and behavioral, that has exceeded our expectations.

NVS Parent

Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff…

Our experience at New Vista has been night and day from our previous experience in the school district public system! Teachers in the public system repeatedly said our son was unable to read and comprehend third grade books. At New Vista, our son has read 33 books in the last 4.5 months – 82% of them at a grade level of 4.6. Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff for your dedication and commitment in helping these kids do better in life.

NVS Parent

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