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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

February 18, 2026

Published by The Pine Valley PTA

Important Dates

This Week

Feb 16 - 17 |Mon - Tue

🚫 No School - President's Day

🚫 No School - Furlough Day

Feb 17 |Tuesday

Happy Lunar New Year

Feb 18| Wednesday

6.00 PM 8th Grade Event Planning Meeting

Feb 20| Friday

1.45 - 3.15 PM Sixth grade Mixer

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Feb 1 - Mar 1

February is a Black History Month | SRVUSD Resolution

Weeks Ahead

Feb 25| Wednesday

4-9 PM Dine with Pine - Habit Burger 🍔 |See Flyer

Feb 25| Wednesday

6.00 PM Cal High Open House


Feb 25| Wednesday

6.30 PM EdFund Meeting


February 27| Friday

Students of the Month


Mar 13| Friday

🚫 No School - Floating Day


Mar 18 - 20| Wed - Fri

12 Noon Dismissal - Conference Week


Mar 31 | Tuesday

Health and Wellness Fair


Apr 3, 6 - 10

🚫 No School - Spring Break


Apr 23| Thursday

4 - 6 PM Unity in Diversity Fair|

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From the PTA President

Join The 2026-27 PTA Board!


Dear Parents and Guardians,


Our school thrives because of the amazing community behind it and that includes you! We are now recruiting volunteers to join our 2026-27 PTA Board.


Serving on the board is a wonderful way to:

  • Get Involved -Support our students and teachers directly.
  • Make an Impact: -Help shape a positive school experience for all families.
  • Share Your Voice -Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, your skills and ideas truly matter!


👉 View Open PTA Positions & Job Descriptions


Interested or want to learn more about our open positions? Send an email to nominations@pinevalleypta.org or president@pinevalleypta.org


Thank You,

-Anna Zakharyeva

Pine Valley PTA President 2025-26


Thank you to all the parents who donated food for our Staff Appreciation Day. Our staff felt truly loved!


💖💛💙💜🍎🥪🎉

Rising 9th Grade Info Night - Hosted by Cal High

In case you missed the presentation on February 12, Here's the link to the Slides Presentation and Video

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night - Hosted by PVMS

We hope you enjoyed the session in January 29. Here's the link to the slide presentation.

Events & Meetings


📣 Join our next PTA meeting!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

🕔 6:30 PM 📍 PVMS Library

Everyone is welcome


February 16

President's Day

Attend Our 8th Grade Event Planning Meeting

February 18

Calling All Parents! We are currently in the middle of planning this year's 8th-grade events, and your support is essential to bring it all to the finish line. Parnets from all grades are welcome to attend


Join our meeting to see where we are in the process and learn how you can jump in to help:


🗓️ Wednesday, February 18th

6.00 PM

📍 PVMS Library


We hope to see you there!



6th Grade Mixer : Glow with the Flow!

February 20


Get ready for fun LTA games and dodgeball!

👕 Dress Code: Wear your brightest neon/glow clothes!

🍦 Bring extra cash for Menchies, snacks, and drinks


🗓️ Friday, February 20

1. 35 PM – 3. 15 PM

🎟️ Cost: Tickets are $5


Get Your Tickets Today!


🍎 Health and Wellness Fair - Volunteers needed!

March 31

The Pine Valley PTA is excited to host the Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, during lunch!


We need booth volunteers to lead fun student activities! 🌟 Whether your focus is fitness, nutrition, mental health, or meditation—we want you there! 🧘‍♂️


Have an idea and want to help? 🙋‍♀️

Contact Divya at healthnwellness@pinevalleypta.org


Unity in Diversity Fair - Calling Participants

April 23

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our multicultural fair, where you can share your culture, food, and traditions with our community.


We encourage you to participate!

📅 Thursday, April 23

🕒 4 PM - 6 PM

📍 Pine Valley Middle School


Interested in participating?

Sign up or contact us at diversity@pinevalleypta.org


Portraits, Yearbook & Dedication Ads

Order Your Yearbook Today!


Make time stand still.

Enter code "7897" to place an order.

School Portraits


Love that adorable smile

Order your child's school portrait today!

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.

Shop Uniforms & Spirit Wear

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Gear Up with Puma Pride!


Show your puma pride with fresh gear available to purchase online.

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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