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Sunday, February 21st 9:00am-12:00pm Not the End Teen Mental Health Conference Student Session (link to flyer) 12:30pm-1:30pm Not the End Teen Mental Health Conference Parent/Adult Session (link to fyer) Monday, February 22nd 7:30pm-8:30pm "Stories Build Bridges" Speaker Series (registration link) Tuesday, February 23rd 3:45pm-5:45pm 100 Days Until Graduation (layout here) Wednesday, February 24th 3:30pm-4:30pm Smart Start Parking Permit Class (link to register) 6:30pm Counseling Information Night (zoom link tbd) Thursday, February 25th 3:00pm Leadership Packets Due (link to application) 3:20pm Cake Decorating Contest with Chef Naritomi (zoom link) 5:00pm The Well Balanced Student Presentation (registration Link) Email with SAT at SRVHS info will be sent to Junior Parents Friday, February 26th 6:30pm Badminton Meeting (contact Ben Lee for zoom info blee@srvusd.net)

SRVHS PTSA

SRVHS PTSA 2021-22 EXECUTIVE BOARD SLATE OF NOMINEES SRVHS PTSA will hold its Executive Board Elections at the PTSA meeting on March 15 at 6:30pm. All PTSA members can vote! The Nominating Committee met several times in January and February 2021 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2021-2022 term of office. The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for the association’s consideration: PTSA 2021-22 Executive Board Nominees President: Kara Busselen  Executive Vice President: Angie Corritone  1st VP Family Engagement: Kathy Russell 2nd VP Communications: Kelly Gomez  3rd VP Legislative Advocacy: Nikki Smith 4th VP Grad Night: Iris Tessler Treasurer: Sara Mai Financial Secretary: Tina Nishino Recording Secretary: Vilcia Rodriguez  Auditor: - open - If you have any questions, please email Amy Rickard, PTSA President, at Amy@srvhsptsa.org. Hope you can make it to our elections meeting on Monday 3/15!

TEEN ESTEEM INTERVIEW WITH SRV ALUM SRVHS Students & Parents — Please join us for this important Teen Esteem interview with an SRV Alum!  “A Teen’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery” March 4th, 2021 7:00pm-8:30pm Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-itrTIvHdwTGFxOPYJHeBguFIHHJemK

PTSA SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION  San Ramon Valley High School PTSA Senior Scholarship Application Deadline is March 26, 2021   As a volunteer organization, PTSA is interested in learning about activities that demonstrate your commitment to volunteering for your school, community, and other organizations and causes. PTSA serves all students and seeks scholarship applications from students with a desire to continue learning after high school graduation. That learning may be a career course, technical school, community college, four-year school or any other accredited organization that qualifies as an educational expense. PTSA will award multiple scholarships of up to $1000 to deserving SRVHS students.   QUALIFICATIONS.  You must be a student in good standing at SRVHS, with a 2.0 or greater unweighted GPA. You must be a 20120-21 SRVHS PTSA member. If you'd like to check your membership status, please email, PTSA EVP, Kara Busselen at kara@srvhsptsa.org. If you are not currently a member, you can sign up online at https://srvhs.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/10516 PTSA Membership - Student. Student membership is $7.00   If you have any questions, please email our PTSA President, Amy Rickard at amy@srvhsptsa.org    Link to 2021 PTSA Senior Scholarship Application: https://forms.gle/EWR5dv11XNqgaUMGA

SISTER SCHOOL PERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Let's send Peres some Wolfpack LOVE! Angie Corritone, Sister Schools Program Chair As schools are beginning to reopen around the state and county, please consider supporting our very own Sister School, Peres K-8 in Richmond. We are all aware about how important community involvement and support is when it comes to our kids' education... even when we are not in a pandemic. Schools like Peres, with higher needs, are experiencing an even more pronounced gap during these challenging times. Here are some Donor's Choose projects at Peres. Thank you for helping us continue this special, longtime relationship, even from a distance. Mrs. Fimbres, PreK-2: Keep Those Germs Away! Ms. Hansen, PreK-2: Safety Comes First Teacher Fell, Grades 3-5: All the Bright Places on Our Earth... and PPE Ms. Adams, Grades 3-5: STEM in Distance Learning More Listed Here

SRV Council PTA BOE Recall Study

SRVCPTA STUDY REPORT ON THE BOE MEMBER RECALL EFFORT Make an Informed Decision View the Complete Report at www.srvcouncilpta.org/2021-study Faced with a potential recall of San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) Board of Education (BOE) members during a global pandemic, the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs (Council) formed a study work group to investigate the recall petition of the BOE members and its impact on students and the District. Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is one of the oldest advocacy groups charged with responsibility for providing information and creating a connection between schools and families. Primary goals of PTA include advocating for the education, health, safety, and well-being of all children, and informing, engaging and empowering members and the public on issues concerning children and families. The recall petitions are being circulated now. Should a sufficient number of signatures be collected, the District would be required to pay the costs of the special election, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the recall effort. This committee encourages all parents, guardians, and registered voters to make an informed decision as to whether or not to sign the recall petition.

Welcome New AP Nikki Chaplin

INTRODUCING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, NIKKI CHAPLAN! My name is Nikki Chaplan and I have worked in SRVUSD since April 2005. I taught English at Monte Vista for eight years before spending four years as MV's Literacy Teacher on Special Assignment. The past three years I has worked at Pine Valley and Iron Horse Middle Schools as an assistant principal. I am especially looking forward to working with the high school students as they transition into adulthood. My educational passions are litearcy as means to all content areas and it is my job to break down barriers for students.     My husband and I have two daughters ages 10 and 13.  We enjoy going to A's games, BBQ's, and chasing after their two dogs.     I am incredibly honored to be a part of San Ramon Valley and look forward to supported the Wolfpack. I work with students whose last names start with Oc-Z.

Smart Start Classes

PARKING PERMIT CLASS REQUIREMENT  The Start Smart Program has been redesigned for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19 restrictions:  The online course with a live CHP presenter will be one hour in length Currently, only students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 can participate in these online courses Students who have not previously attended a Start Smart course must attend one of the two sessions to be eligible to purchase a parking pass at their high school One parent or guardian must attend the class with the student The student must complete the registration form using their SRVUSD email There are three session being held via Zoom Webinar for sophomores, juniors and seniors only: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 3:30-4:30 Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 3:30-4:30 Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 3:30-4:30 Link to Register

Senior Celebration

100 DAYS UNTIL GRADUATION Tuesday, February 23rd, 3:45 PM-5:45 PM Class of 2021 it is time to celebrate  100 Days Until Graduation!  Check out the layout here  Seniors we can’t wait to welcome you back to SRV to mark this special day! Drive into the senior lot, where you will be parking, then greeted, given gifts, play some quick games for prizes, turn in your special raffle ticket, take your photo with our 100 Day celebration signs, and for those seniors who ordered their graduation announcements pick them up with the Jostens representatives. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at SRV! Please wear a mask at all times, and stay 6 feet apart from others.

SRVHS Counseling Department Info Night

CALLING ALL PARENTS  of Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade SRV Students! Please mark your calendars for our Annual Parent Information Night with the SRVHS Counseling Department: Wednesday, February 24th 6:30pm on Zoom  We will be discussing 2021-22 course selection and other student services. Email with more details will be sent to you soon!

Academic Boosters

PEER & STAFF TUTORING SRV students — are you looking for academic support? Please visit this San Ramon Valley High School webpage for more information about virtual options for peer and staff turtoring!  https://srvhs.schoolloop.com/academicsupport

SAT NEWS Last week, Principal Liz Pagano sent an email with official confirmation that SRVUSD is planning to offer the SAT to Juniors during the school day at SRVHS on Tuesday, April 27th. Junior parents will receive a registration email from SRVUSD on February 25th. The registration fee will be around $66 per student and you must register before March 7th.

TEST PREP EVENTS – SPRING SCHEDULE Registration is now open for many SAT/ACT testing workshops, mock exams and college essay workshops hosted by Academic Boosters. To register for test prep events go to: https://srvhs.futurefund.com/store   For a complete lineup of spring test prep events hosted by Academic Boosters, please refer to the srvhs.schoolloop.com website:  Link:  https://srvhs.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1545467129864&vdid=ij33c2e4x202td

Athletic Boosters

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Dear San Ramon Valley Families,   We are pleased to be able to share that students are now allowed to participate in more than one activity or sport on our campus. We are no longer restricted to participating in one stable cohort, as we had been in the past.   We are very excited about the opportunities that this new policy provides our students and look forward to their participation in those sports, groups and activities that interest and inspire them.  If you have any questions, please let me know.   Sincerely,   Peter Scarpelli  Athletic Director   pscarpelli@srvusd.net

Athlete clearance window is now open. Please go to http://athleticclearance.com to register.  Registration/clearance is 100% online. Become a Booster and to support the Athletics Program.  Booster donations support over 65% of the general athletic budget to help us run our programs as well as our direct donation to each sports team. Sports are all parent funded at SRV.  Sign up here: https://srvhs.futurefund.com/store/store_categories/1398-athletic-boosters.

DOWNLOAD *NEW* MOBILE APP WITH ALL GAME SCHEDULES AND ROSTERS – REPu  Get ready for sports at San Ramon Valley High School and download REPu app on both Android and iOS. Select California > San Ramon Valley High and create your account.

ENJOY THIS GRAND OPENING PROMOTION!! This is our deepest discount we offer throughout the year.  This is valid until March 5, 2021.  Do not miss out!!  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/danville/san-ramon-valley-high-school

BIRDSEYE VIEW OF OUR SPORTS FACILITY – DRONETASTIC!!! Video of our drone flyover to share with our parents, students and community the progress on the new fields and the updates to our softball facilities too. https://youtu.be/8jWYpAm8Poo              Thank you to Jovan Ghorbani and his team who put this together for us.

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College and Career Center

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER For Parents & Students COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER UPDATES  CC&C Website

Please see important announcements, upcoming college events & fairs, workshops & seminars, extra curricular & volunteer opportunities, and scholarship information by vieweing this week's CC&C Newsletter or the CC&C Website.

BIG FUTURE DAYS The College Board virtual college fairs are coming soon! You can register for any event and more than one. BigFuture Days Northeast Sunday, March 7, 4:00-8:00 PM ET/1:00-5:00 PM PT BigFuture Days West + Southwest Tuesday, March 30, 5:00-9:00 PM ET / 2:00-6:00 PM PT BigFuture Days Midwest Sunday, April 18, 4:00-8:00 PM ET / 1:00-5:00 PT BigFuture Days Southeast Thursday, April 29, 5:00-9:00 PM ET / 2:00-6:00 PM PT Registration is for students only. Parents are encouraged to join alongside their student(s). This event is meant for high school sophomores and juniors, but younger and older students are welcome. SIGN UP HERE: https://cb.org/BigFutureDays

The College & Career Center receives generous funding from SRVHS Academic Boosters, and we truly appreciate your support!

San Ramon Voices

SR VOICES The San Ramon Voices Board is looking for new members to join us next year! We welcome everyone to step up and volunteer for big roles or small. If you are interested in being on our leadership team, and you'll have a student in 9-12 grades enrolled in any choir class, please consider helping us out. We need numbers people, event organizer people, spirited people, people people, check list people, time with kids people, time on your computer in the evening people, and everything in between.  Please email Carrie Doyle at membership@sanramonvoices.org if you would like to get involved and help next year. We are so excited to meet you. Thanks for all your support! San Ramon Voices Board

Wolf-Tones Instrumental Music

WOLF-TONES Wolf-Tones, the Instrumental Music Boosters, is now holding the Spring See’s Candy Fundraiser!  Please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase See’s Candy in time for Spring and Easter while supporting our Instrumental Music Program. The proceeds of the fundraiser help Wolf-Tones support our program by purchasing instruments, music, and other supplies, paying for virtual performance opportunities, funding scholarships, and so much more. Please click this link to the online store front Even if you are unable to purchase candy for yourself please feel free to forward this link to family, friends, or co-workers.  Thank you for your continued support of music at SRVHS! 3/1 Wolf-Tones Board meeting at 7-8pm, via Zoom- Everyone is welcome to join us to hear more about the instrumental music program at SRVHS, meet your Instrumental Music Directors (Mr. Nishida and Mrs. Glass), and meet your board members. Come and hear all the latest details about the program. Send your email address to wolftonescomm@gmail.com and we will send you the link to the Zoom meeting. Want to learn more about Wolf-Tones, be a part of our Instrumental Music Boosters, or need more information on any of the above events? Visit our website at  http://www.wolf-tones.org

SRVHS Student News

SRV LEADERSHIP 2021-22 PACKET DUE BY 3pm ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th Are you interested in being a part of the SRV Student Government Leadership Class for 2021-2022?! We know this year has not looked the same, however the Leadership class is active and alive trying to maintain spirit, unity and community at SRV. We need all types of skills and students to serve our school. Please take a look at the Leadership application Leadership Application 2021-22 and note the following meeting and deadlines: Complete packet and turn in a hard copy at the table in the hallway by B101 by 3 pm on Thursday, February 25th Turn it into turnitin.com (class code: 28000396 & enrollment key: Wolves21-22) by February 25th Have two recommendations completed and sent by March 1 (online link sent to SRV Staff) Submit the google form: https://tinyurl.com/2021-2022Leadership If students want to run for ASB President or ASB VP, the packet MUST merit an interview, and an officer interview will take place. If a student merits Leadership status, then the ASB election will be granted. ASB Election week TBD (TBA early March) If students want to run for Class Office, the packet must merit an interview, and an officer interview will take place. If a student merits Leadership status, then the election will be granted. Class Officer Election week TBD (eta late March)

CAKE DECORATING CONTEST Join Chef Naritomi after school at 3:20 pm on Thursday, February 25th for a Cake Decorating contest! The winner will receive an awesome prize delivered to your door! All participants will receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing in March.  What you need to have: A baked cake (crumb coat optional) Decorating supplies of your choosing Contestants will have 1 hour to decorate a cake before showing their masterpieces to our judging panel Click HERE to join the zoom call

SRV BADMINTON SRV Badminton Team Info Meeting Friday, 2/26 @ 6:30 pm via zoom Contact Coach Lee for access to the zoom meeting blee@srvusd.net

STUDENT PHOTO CONTEST IN HONOR OF CHINESE NEW YEAR The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco is excited to debut “The Year of the Ox on Parade”. A tradition in the making, 11 life-sized Oxen will be publicly displayed across San Francisco to help ring in the new year of the Ox. Local artists designed each Ox to reflect upon the Chinese culture, people, and traditions.  Looking for safe, family fun? SRVHS PTSA and SRV Leadership are challenging SRV families or SRV students to go check out these beautiful Ox sculptures. Snap some photos and send your favorite photo by March 15th to jwillford@srvusd.net to be entered in a raffle for SRV prizes!  Link to Map and More Details: https://chineseparade.com/ox-on-parade/

Teen Wellness Conference

NOT THE END TEEN MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE Recognizing the concern about teen mental health and wellness, a local SRVUSD high school student has created an organization called "Not the End" (pending non-profit application) and is hosting "2021 Free Virtual Teen Mental Health Conference" which will provide "engaging conversations on mental health, expert speakers, and stress-relieving activities [and] ... suicide prevention training." Students in grades 7th-12th grades are invited to the two-day virtual conference (FREE). Students only session: Sunday February 21, 9am-12pm. Parents/Adults only session: Sunday February 21, 12:30-1:30pm. This two-day conference, taking place Saturday February 20-21st, features local community leaders and speakers from local organizations, including: Amanda Lipp, Mental Health Speaker & Social Entrepreneur Scott Chavez, Contra Costa Crisis-Center Outreach and Training Lead Dr. Anurag Mairal, Stanford Professor & Sewa Bay Area Chapter President Patty Hoyt, Prevention Coordinator, Discovery Counseling Center Graham Wiseman, NAMI CA Speaker, BeingWellCA Co-Founder & Chair of CoCo Mental Health Commission Elliot Kallen & Michael Hurwitz, Co-Founder & Senior Executive Director of a Brighter Day Steve Nimmo, Z-Cares Co-Founder There is also a one-hour workshop for parents to have an opportunity to listen to a teen's perspective and from those who have lost their child to mental illness. Learn more about the organization and register for the event visit www.nottheend.org. NottheEnd.org, created by a local SRVUSD high school student, with the mission to "To stimulate conversation around mental health and suicide through peer-to-peer connection and communication".

SRVHS PTSA Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Committee (IDEC)

SRVHS PTSA INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY COMMITTEE (IDEC) Co-Chairs: Angie Corritone and Anisha Patel *FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH*

WHAT IT IS Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a focused time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of leaders and every day people who have made a difference in helping to create a more just society- in all careers and walks of life. Making Black history a part of history learning all year long is one way to ensure that the single narrative is deconstructed. Having a month dedicated to its study elevates the importance of recognizing that history has not been told in an equitable landscape. Therefore, we set aside specific time to make sure we are exploring Black history more deeply because textbooks and the media are notorious for omitting information or accurate narratives about the struggles of marginalized communities, from their perspectives. There are reparations to be made with communities that have been silenced. Historical patterns are cyclical. Unpacking disparities opens up space to recognize areas we can be better as a society, and subsequently, how we can work to interrupt systems that are not inclusive. WHAT IT’S NOT: Black History is not about trivializing or tokenizing. While we know it’s important to lift the work of those who made a difference (Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr.), it needs to be done in context of the larger social movement or historical place. Great leaders don’t make history all by themselves. Leaders are never a token of their culture or ethnicity. Like all cultures, no single person is representative of a culture’s entire beliefs or values. Each individual identity is a part of the collective. It is important to understand how the “regular” people influenced these social movements, and dig deeper into the stories and societal dynamics. How do we do that? When we seek counter-narratives and resources which frame history from a non-Eurocentric perspective, we are making an intentional effort to ensure historic figures and stories are not misrepresented. Listen and believe BIPOC stories without judgement. Reflect on how we may automatically fall back into beliefs that are binary (right-wrong / good-bad / acceptable-unacceptable) instead of allowing space for fluidity of ideas and sometimes being able to sit in our own discomfort as we are realizing that implicit bias exists for all of us. This also means we should now talk about Black history in solely a “feel-good” language or as a thing of the past. This fails to help us examine how racism manifests itself today. A FEW RESOURCES:  Black History Milestones  Montgomery Bus Boycott  Selma to Montgomery March  Black Codes  Black Panthers  Black Lives Matter Movement  National Museum of African American History and Culture  Video: Sports: Leveling the Playing Field  PODCAST:The 1619 Project This is the counter-narrative, the story often untold, of how slavery began. The intended audience is classrooms but anyone can learn from this resource In August of 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. America was not yet America, but this was the moment it began. No aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed.

SRVUSD HIGH SCHOOL PTSA INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEES PROUDLY PRESENT “Stories Build Bridges” Speaker Series! Mr. Keith Powell Monday, February 22nd 7:00pm - 8:30pm on Zoom Registration Link: https://sites.google.com/view/srvusdptsaspringspeakerseries/home

"Perspectives on School Funding" National PTA Webinar

UNDERSTANDING FAMILIES’ PERSPECTIVES ON SCHOOL FUNDING  Join Us for this Webinar What do families know about school funding? What areas do they feel are adequately or inadequately funded? And how do families think about the differences in per-pupil funding in the community? National PTA partnered with council PTAs and talked with more than 150 parents to answer these questions and more. Join us on Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:00pm PST for a presentation of our findings and to hear directly from PTA leaders, about their experiences advocating on issues related to school funding. Registration Link: https://www.pta.org/home/events/event-list/event-detail/2021/02/24/default-calendar/perspectives-on-school-funding-webinar

Challenge Success Parent Workshop

THE WELL-BALANCED STUDENT: AVOIDING STRESS & OVERSCHEDULING DURING THE PANDEMIC & BEYOND Feb. 24th: 5pm PT on Zoom Hosted by Challenge Success When we are too focused on grades and performance, we deny our children the time and energy they need to tackle the demanding work of growing up. In this presentation, you’ll learn how you can establish a healthier home environment for your school-aged child, reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement, and increase your child’s resilience, creativity, and well-being. Participants will examine the tension that parents, students, and teachers often experience during remote and in-person learning over issues such as homework, grades, and the culture of competition.  http://www.challengesuccess.org/parent-ed-workshops-open-to-the-public/

Gender 101 Presentation

Gender 101PRESENTATION Saturday March 6, 10:30am SRVUSD, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs and Danville-San Ramon Valley PFLAG are pleased to present: Gender 101 on Saturday March 6 at 10:30am via Zoom. Advanced registration is required. Our presenters will help participants better understand the LGBTQ+ terminology, gain a better understanding of gender and its component parts and learn the importance of inclusive language and how to use it. Our panelists include Lisa Levy and Elisa Tinker, both of PFLAG Danville-San Ramon. This presentation will take place on Saturday, March 6 from 10:30am to 12:00pm via Zoom. Register and Submit Questions in Advance. The link to use is: https://www.srvcouncilpta.org/events/gender101

Community Art Project for Racial Equity

PUBLIC CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS “Breathing Free Together” By San Ramon Social Justice Collective All San Ramon Valley community members are invited to submit artwork! There will be a separate category for children under 13 years. This Public Art Exhibit will consist of ten vinyl banners. Each banner will measure approximately 4’ x 2.5’. An Art Selection Committee made up of representatives from the Project’s Stakeholders will select artwork in two categories. See more details regarding Submission Guidelines and Instructions here. San Ramon Social Justice Collective (SRSJC) is a volunteer group that has grown out of a desire to continue the momentum for change inspired by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Deadline for submissions is March 7th by 5:00pm to submissions@srsjc.com. More information can be found on Facebook:SanRamonSJC or email submissions@srsjc.com.

WOLF PACK WEEKLY Please look for the Wolf Pack Weekly in your email on Sunday. The Wolf Pack Weekly is a digital newsletter produced by SRVHS PTSA and includes school-wide news, upcoming dates, and SRV announcements. Our goal is to provide information to our SRV community in an organized, consistent, and comprehensive manner. CONTRIBUTORS - If you would like to submit information for inclusion in the Wolf Pack Weekly, please review the submission instructions on the SRVHS PTSA Communications Webpage. Deadline for WPW submissions is 5:00pm on Friday. Please contact our SRVHS PTSA VP of Communications, Jill Forschler, at jill@srvhsptsa.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

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