Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM School Board Meeting
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Thursday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindergarten Round-up
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Friday
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February 16, 2023
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Alta Vista Food Pantry
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM SAC Meeting
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February 17, 2023
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February 20, 2023
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February 21, 2023
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM School Board Work Session
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM School Board Meeting
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February 22, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Alta Vista's Middle School Exploration Night
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March 2, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM All Faiths Food Pantry
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March 7, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM School Board Meeting
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March 10, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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March 14, 2023
Welcome to Alta Vista Elementary

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Dr. Mindy Long, Principal
Welcome to Alta Vista Elementary! We are a school community with a focus on academic excellence, character development, social emotional learning, and community involvement. We place a strong emphasis on superior quality instruction, value the richness of diversity, and hold high academic and behavioral expectations for all. To ensure success, we are dedicated to using research-based instructional practices and specialized curriculum designed to meet individual learning needs of students throughout each learning experience.
The support of our community, families, and supporting business partners are an integral part of our team which undoubtedly translates into increased levels of success for our students! I strongly encourage every family to get involved in a meaningful way in their child's educational experience. We welcome and need your involvement and support as we strive to help each child reach their fullest potential. Be sure to check out our Soar to Success Adult Education Center and Eagle’s Nest Volunteer Center to learn how you can achieve your personal education goals and volunteer at Alta Vista. Together we will ensure that Alta Vista Elementary continues to soar academically for the children within our school community. We can do great things together as we work as ONE for the SUCCESS of all.
We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook for regular school updates and glimpses of the top-notch teaching and learning taking place on our campus.
We are thrilled to spend this year with you and your children, and we look forward to an amazing year filled with exciting learning and life-long memories. If we can ever be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
I am excited to be a part of the Alta Vista family!
Dr. Mindy Long
Proud Principal
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Alta Vista Announcements
District News & Announcements
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2023 Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is Here
Florida Prepaid has a special offer for all Sarasota County Schools families and a scholarship opportunity for one graduating Senior and one Kindergarten student.
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2023-2024 School Choice Enrollment Window: February 1 to February 28
Sarasota County Schools invites parents and guardians from any school district in the state of Florida – whose child is not subject to a current expulsion or susOnline applications for School Choice will be accepted from 8:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, 2023, through 4:30 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
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Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Timothy Ferguson!
Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Timothy Ferguson!