DVHS Newsletter --------------------------------------------------- December 17, 2019
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December 18 Street Smarts Be Reel Video Contest Submission Deadline
December 17-20 Finals Schedule
December 23 SRVEF Winter Jam
December 23-January 5 Winter Break
December 6 Teacher Work Day (No School)
January 7 School Resumes
January 20 MLK Holiday (No School)
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anuary 21, 6:30pm PTSA Meeting and Featured Presentations:
- Meet DVHS Principal Evan Powell
- Learn about the new Wellness Center
- Hear about how Mindfulness in education helps students with wellness and success
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January 23, 3:30pm Site Council Mtg (Rm 2210)
February 1 - Keller Williams Crab Feed & Live Auction to Benefit the SRVUSD Wellness Center Setup at DVHS and Cal High
February 25 Minimum Day
February 25 Teacher/Staff Multicultural Lunch
February 29 Athletic Boosters Crab Feed
March 27 Project Change Submissions Due
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SRVUSD to Open Wellness Centers at DVHS and Cal High
As part of its ongoing mental wellness work, the SRVUSD is pleased to announce that beginning in the 2020-21 school year we will be opening the first two Wellness Centers on our comprehensive high school campuses. Based on multiple considerations, the first two Wellness Centers will open at California High School and Dougherty Valley High School.
PLEASE JOIN US ON JANUARY 21, following the PTSA meeting to learn more about the Wellness Center at DVHS (see article below).
The SRVUSD has made student mental wellness a priority. Based on input from all stakeholders, Wellness Centers were identified as a priority in the District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and were one of five recommendations that resulted from the work of the Mental Wellness Task Force. Additionally, the SRVUSD Leadership Priorities emphasize the importance of student wellness as an essential component of overall student success. As part of a multi-tiered system of support, the Wellness Centers are another way that we can focus on and nurture positive social emotional learning for all students.
The purpose of the Wellness Centers is to provide an additional safe place where students can go during the school day to receive support or to just take a break when they feel pressure, stress or anxiety. The Centers will be staffed with counselors and social workers. Additional support will be determined based on the unique needs of the individual sites.
In order to help get the sites up and running, Keller Williams is partnering with us to redo the rooms by providing, but not limited to, paint and furniture. In order to support their ongoing work on social emotional health, the District plans to open Wellness Centers at both Monte Vista High School and San Ramon Valley High School in the near future.
For more information about the work of the Task Force and its recommendations to address issues of mental health in our community in a healthy, positive way, please watch this
short video
. To view the District’s
Leadership Priorities
or
LCAP
, please visit our
website
.
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First Semester Grades
The first semester ends Friday, December 20th. This grading period covers all assignments from 8/13-12/20. Grades will be finalized after the Winter break. Report cards and transcripts can be viewed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal after 3pm on January 10. If you have questions regarding your students grades, please contact their teacher directly.
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College and Career Center
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PSAT Update
PSAT scores were released on December 10 for the sophomore and juniors who took the PSAT in October. If you provided an email address on test day, you should have received an email with instructions on how to set up a College Board account to view your scores.
Visit the
College Board website
to set up an account and link it to your scores. If you are unable to set up your account, or need help in logging in, please call the College Board PSAT help line at 866.756.7346.
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Seeking Professionals for Career Days 2020
From January to April 2020, we will hold
Career Days
twice a month at Dougherty Valley for Juniors and Seniors to explore various professions and understand the pathway to specific careers.
To make this possible, we need your help to find local professionals to come in to the school to talk about their careers, education, and the path they took getting where they are today. We expect to have about 10 speakers come in each month from 12-1:30pm on a Wednesday or a Thursday, with lunch provided.
Below are our top professions based on a survey conducted by our students. If you or someone you know might be willing to speak to our students, please email Jennifer wright in the College and Career Center at
jwright@srvusd.net
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- Doctor
- Programming/Computer Science
- Game Design
- Marketing/Business
- Economics
- Bioengineering & Biotech
- Software Engineering
- Medical Research
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- Psychology/Counseling
- Entrepreneurship
- Nurse
- Law and Policy
- Design & Fashion
- Engineering (civil, mechanical, structural)
- Political professions
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FREE SAT and ACT Test Resources and Practice Tests at the San Ramon and Dougherty Station Libraries
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There are online resources, study guides, books and practice tests available to check out at our local libraries. Or, if you're interested in taking a SAT or ACT practice test, ask a staff member or go to
ccclib.org.
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Winter Break Reading Challenge
The Winter Break Reading Challenge is here! This year, we’re encouraging readers to collect virtual badges for various reading achievements earned! Prizes are awarded for various levels of badges collected, or you can choose to get up to $5 off your fines! Swing by the library for details.
Remember- reading is RELAXING! Reading REDUCES STRESS! Encourage your student to read for pleasure this BREAK!
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SAVE THE DATE - Meet DVHS Principal Evan Powell, Learn About the Wellness Center coming to DVHS and Mindfulness in Education
Please mark your calendars and save the date! Join us on Tuesday, January 21, to have an opportunity to meet DVHS Principal Evan Powell, learn more about the Wellness Center coming to DVHS in 2020-21 (described above). In addition, we invite you to an information presentation led by DVHS Assistant Principal Charlie Litten about the application of mindfulness in education, and how DVHS is beginning to explore this approach to help give students tools and techniques to recognize and manage their emotions/stress/ mental health.
about the application of mindfulness in education to help students improve academic achievement, mental health, and inter- and intra-personal relationships.
The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a PTSA meeting and at 7pm, we will hear from Mr. Powell, followed by a Wellness Center Overview, and our Mindfulness Presentation. All are welcome, you do not need to be a PTSA member to attend.
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PTSA Committee Members Sought
We are looking for committee members for our Honorary Service Awards, Senior Scholarships and the 2020-21 PTSA Nominating Committee. Please contact us at dvhsptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in being considered for any of these committees!
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Save the Date - DVHS PTSA Multicultural Potluck for the DVHS Teachers and Staff
Please save the date as we begin preparations for our Annual "Multicultural Potluck" to show our appreciation to the DVHS teachers and staff, through delicious food that represents our various cultures at DVHS!
The Multicultural Potluck will take place February 25th. Please let us know if you would like to help! Contact
Priyanka
or
Javeria
, DVHS PTSA Hospitality Committee Chairs.
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Sister School Toy Drive - Thank You!
DVHS PTSA and DVHS Student Leadership wish to thank everyone on behalf of our Sister School, Community United Elementary in Oakland, for your generous support of our Sister School Toy Drive! We appreciate you taking the time to think of others and bring some joy to the elementary school kids in Oakland!
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Where Will You Be After College?
32nd District PTA Scholarship
PTA lives by its principle of serving all children. The 32nd District PTA Scholarship does just that, offering six scholarships of $500 each to qualifying students.
Two scholarships will be awarded in each of the following education paths:
- Technical or Career Program
- Community College
- Four‐Year College
As part of its mission to serve the youth and families of Contra Costa County, 32nd District PTA will award up to six $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who participate in their Contra Costa County high school PTSA.
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Applicants must be students in good standing, with at least a 2.0 GPA, who plan to attend an accredited career or technical school, community college, or four‐year college and must be a member of their high school PTA/PTSA.
These scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate that they either exemplify PTA values, overcame a personal challenge, or have been active volunteers in their school or community. Scholarship funds are to be used during the 2020‐21 school year for educational expenses such as tuition, books and supplies, fees or special needs services.
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Blue Pearl Dance
There will be live music, drinks, and snacks on Saturday January 18. Please purchase tickets on the
Webstore
through January 16. Click on the Blue Pearl Dance ticket option. Tickets, which are $15 per person, include 3 drinks.
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Annual DVHS Athletic Boosters Crab Feed
GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL CRAB FEED! COME ONE COME ALL...FEBRUARY 29, 2020! The evening will be full of Music, Food, Drinks and last but not least, a chance to grab good deals during the live Auction. More information coming soon.
ROAR LIKE A WILDCAT IN YOUR SPIRIT WEAR!!
Choose your Spirit wear in your favorite brand and show off the WILDCAT VIBE!!!
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As part of one of the oldest and largest advocacy groups for children, the PTSA plays a vital role at DVHS in providing a strong connection between family and school. The PTSA engages parents, students, teachers, staff and community members by providing meaningful, timely and relevant information and advocating in the best interests of the students at DVHS.
Interested in applying for a 32nd District, California PTA or DVHS PTSA High School Scholarship? The applicant must be a member of their local high school PTA/PTSA. It's not too late to join! Join the DVHS PTSA here and you can then apply for upcoming PTA scholarships if you otherwise meet the application criteria!
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SRVEF Winter Jam - December 23
Middle and high school students are invited to a Winter Break Jam led by our SRVEF Imagineering team. Getting comfortable with coding and the ability to work in functional teams are two major skills we intend to promote along with rewarding technical literacy skills and creativity. Students will be organized into groups based on their coding ability and given a challenge that requires them to create a programming project using the Raspberry Pi.
Date: Monday, December 23, 2019
Morning Jam (9 am to 12 noon) - Beginner level.
Afternoon Jam Judged Competition (1 to 5 pm) - Intermediate and Advanced levels only.
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Project Change
Do you want to do something that will truly make our world a better place? Then check out
Project Change
- open to all SRVUSD high school students. By creating, implementing, and advocating for a small change, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact on our world. Change is coming… and it’s starting with you! See the
Project Change website
for more information.
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Street Smarts "Be Reel" Video Contest
The Street Smarts “Be Reel” Video Contest gives San Ramon Valley high school and middle school students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of traffic safety by producing public service announcements (PSAs) that educate their friends, family, and community. This year’s theme is “Stay Alert and Don’t Get Hurt!”
NEW this year: High School and Middle School Categories! Street Smarts invites both middle school and high school students to participate. There will be a separate contest for each grade level: Grades 6 – 8 and Grades 9 – 12, and entries will be judged and awarded separately. Submissions are due December 18
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