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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

January 26, 2026

Published by The Pine Valley PTA

Important Dates

This Week

Jan 25| Sunday

⚠️ Deadline to submit the 8th Grader Six Flags Trip Donation & Permission slip

Jan 29| Thursday

6 -7 PM Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at The PVMS Library

Weeks Ahead

Feb 1 - March 1

Black / African American History Month

Feb 1| Sunday

🎉 2026 Culture in the Community Celebration | See Flyer

Feb 2-6 | Monday - Friday

Words Matter Week |Resolution


Feb 4 | Wednesday

6.30 PM PTA Meeting


Feb 13 |Monday

Staff Appreciation Lunch - Appetizers & finger food | Sign Up


Feb 16 |Monday

🚫 No School - President's Day


Feb 17 |Tuesday

🚫 No School - Furlough Day


Feb 20| Friday

1.45 - 3.15 PM Sixth grade Mixer


Feb 24| Tuesday

9th Grade Virtual Event hosted by California High School


Feb 25| Wednesday

EdFund Meeting

California High School Open House


Feb 27| Friday

Students of the Month




Final Reminder:

Six Flags Trip Permission Slip & Payment Required

Make the 8th Grade Trip to Six Flags Possible!

Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 25


We hope you have completed all required items for your child to participate in the 8th Grade Six Flags trip*.


If you missed the deadline, please contact Mr. Anderson as soon as possible at sanderson@srvusd.net


Families needing assistance - If your family is unable to afford the cost, please contact your student’s counselor, Ms. Kontilis or Mr. Anderson 


Please note that students MUST have both a signed permission slip and a trip donation payment on file in order to attend the Six Flags trip.



To participate, students must have submitted the following:

✅ A signed permission slip returned to the school

✅ A trip donation payment


Thank You,

-Anna Zakharyeva

Pine Valley PTA President 2025-26


*The Six Flags trip is organized by the school, for more information please refer to the Principal's email message.


Events & Meetings


📣 Join our next PTA meeting!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

🕔 6:30 PM 📍 PVMS Library

Everyone is welcome


Rising 9th Graders Parent Night

Thursday, January 29

Parents of rising 9th graders are invited to join us for an informational evening about the transition to high school.


Learn about course options, registration, and what to expect next year. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide guidance for a smooth start to 9th grade.


📅 Thursday, January 29

🕔 6 - 7 PM

📍 PVMS Library



2026 Culture in the Community Celebration

Sunday, February 1

Flyer promoting the Culture in the Community Celebration on February 1, 2026

February is Black / African American History Month

February 1 - March 1, 2026

SRVUSD Resolution

Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black / African Americans—past, present, and future.

Staff Appreciation Lunch: Thank You & February Luncheon


Thank you to all the parents who have contributed to our January Staff Appreciation Luncheons!

February Appetizer & Sweets Luncheon

February 13


We will be hosting the Appetizer & Sweets Luncheon on Friday, 2/13


If you’re able to help, please sign up to bring your food donation and drop it off at the office by 9:00 a.m. (email us if you need a different time).


Thank you for your continued support of our Pine Valley staff! 💛

Portraits, Yearbook & Dedication Ads

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Support PV Education Fund

Does Your Employer Have a Matching Gift Program?



Many employers will match your donation to our school that means your contribution can go twice as far — helping funds programs that directly benefit our students. It’s a simple way to make a bigger difference without giving more.


Visit our website for more information. Check to see if your employer will match your donation!


Questions?

Contact Marnie Noel pinevalley.edfundmatching@srvef.org

Pine Valley Education Fund Tax ID 20-0030511.


✈️ Spectacular Sardinia - Art Tour ✈️

April 4 - 13, 2026


Tricia Grame, art teacher at Pine Valley Middle School, is offering a creative, fun, safe and educational tour led by an authentic Italian artist, photographer, and educator from Sardinia.


Open to students and adults, this is Tricia's 9th Tour with Jet Vacations. Parents interested in joining or learning more can contact Tricia at: 📞 925-786-0631 | ✉️ tmontair@comcast.net.


📥 See Brochure for itinerary and reservation form..

Note: This trip is not sponsored or sanctioned by Pine Valley Middle School or by SRVUSD.

ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents

Messages From Cal High Registrar & PTSA

🎓8th Grade Summer Advancement Guide🎓

For students entering California High School (Fall 2026)


If your student is planning to take a Non-District Course (NDC) this summer, please complete the following steps. NO late submissions will be accepted.


Step 1: Before the Course Starts | Deadline: June 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM


Step 2: After the Course | Deadline: August 10, 2026

  • Application to Place Credit: Visit the counselor's webpage and complete "Step 2."
  • Submit Form: Upload the Application to Place Credit form via the designated Google Form (Section 4, Question 3).
  • The form must be signed by both student and parent.
  • Paper copies will not be accepted.


Step 3: Official Transcripts | Deadline: August 10, 2026

Your final transcript MUST be sent directly from the institution to the CHS Registrar.


Transcripts handled by parents or students are considered unofficial.

  • Electronic Option: Have the school email the transcript to vbattu2@srvusd.net (Preferred).
  • Mail Option: Have the school mail a physical copy to the California High School Registrar’s Office.



Important Dates to Remember

June 12, 2026 - Final Deadline for Intent Application & Proof of Enrollment

August 10, 2026 - Final Deadline for Application to Place Credit & Official Transcripts


Questions? 

Please contact the Registrar via email at vbattu2@srvusd.net


Thank you, 

Vinita Battu - Registrar 

California High School

9870 Broadmoor Dr., San Ramon CA 94583 

vbattu2@srvusd.net 

Phone: (925) 803-3214| Fax: (925) 828-1054

Registrar's Website




Stay Connected, Get Involved.

Join Cal High PTSA 2026-2027


Looking for a *great* way to stay connected and make a positive impact at Cal High? We invite you to consider getting involved with the Cal High PTSA!


Our Nominating Committee is now seeking volunteers to serve on the 2026–2027 Cal High PTSA Board. Join our team to support our entire school community—students, teachers, families, and staff alike.


All PTSA members are welcome to participate, including parents, caregivers, teachers, administrators, AND students. Whether you have lots of experience or are brand new to PTSA, we would love to hear from you!


Please fill out the Interest Form !


If you have any questions, please contact us at chsnominations@calhighptsa.org


Thank you!

Cal High PTSA Nominating Committee



Support Pine Valley

Support PV Teachers’ Projects / Classrooms

Your support helps our teachers create engaging projects that directly benefit Pine Valley students. Consider donating today and help our classrooms thrive!


Select a project / classroom you want to support and donate through DonorsChoose platform.

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Resources

New SRVUSD volunteer requirements - Be a Mentor

Get Cleared to Volunteer!


Here's how:

1. Take the 15 minutes Livescan fingerprint background check.

👉 Visit your nearest Livescan location like Postal Annex to get started.


2. Take the Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

👉 Watch the training videos


Get cleared to Volunteer Now!


For more information:

Beamentor.org. | PVMS PTA Website

Red Card for Immigrant Families


Everyone in the U.S. has constitutional rights, no matter your immigration status. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) created Red Cards to help families know and assert their rights if approached by ICE.


Download and print your own at home: 👉 www.ilrc.org/red-cards

The 43rd Run For Education Registration is Now Open


Sign up today for the 2026 Run for Educationget early-bird discounts and help fund programs in local schools.  


👉 Register Now!

Looking for After School Activities?


The Teen Center offers a supervised environment where students can complete homework, use laptops and printers, and enjoy fun activities.


👉 See flyer / website for details.

School Bus Information


Get 40% Discounted Bus Passes for 2nd Semester!

Find all the information & bus routes

https://www.ridetraffix.com


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