PTSA Meeting on Nov 19, 2024 at 7 pm

🚨 PROTECT OUR TEENS: What's REALLY Happening on Campus? 🚨

DVHS PTSA warmly welcomes you to attend an eye-opening evening: "HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Decoding Today's Teen Challenges like Latest Drug trends and awareness, Bullying prevention and Digital Citizenship"

Featuring Corporal Mike Wickman DVHS School Resource Officer & Teen Safety Expert

Tuesday, November 19th , 7:00 PM DVHS Library

REVEALED: 

✓ Dangerous new vaping trends disguised as everyday items 

✓ The "digital bathroom wall" - How social media bullying has evolved

 ✓ Popular apps your teens don't want you to know about 

✓ Latest drug concealment methods in plain sight 

✓ Warning signs most parents miss 

✓ Cyber predator tactics targeting our community

PLUS: Live Q&A session to get YOUR specific concerns addressed.

As our dedicated School Resource Officer, Corporal Wickman has seen it all - from hallway harassment to sophisticated substance schemes. Get the insider perspective you need to protect your teen.

This isn't your typical "Just Say No" presentation. This is real, relevant, for all DVHS community.

Please RSVP by November 14th: Click Here to RSVP

Space is limited | Hosted by DVHS PTSA. Open for both parents and students! 

Don't wait until it's too late. Be informed. Be prepared. Be there.



Your PTSA - Working together to keep our DVHS community safe and informed

DVHS STAFF THANKSGIVING LUNCH

As we gear up to express our gratitude, let's not forget the wonderful educators who play a crucial role in shaping our children's future.

This Thanksgiving, DVHS PTSA is organizing a special Soup and Bread Lunch for our hardworking teachers and staff on Thursday Nov 21, 2024. It's a simple yet heartwarming way to show our appreciation and make their day a little brighter.

How Can You Contribute?



We invite you to be a part of this delightful feast by signing up to bring a pot of your favorite homemade soup or a batch of freshly baked bread. Your culinary creations will not only fill out their stomachs but also warm their hearts.

How to Sign Up:

• Click on the following link: Sign-Up Sheet Link Sign up by Nov 19th!
• Choose a slot for either soup or bread or monetary donation (or both, if you're feeling generous).
• Mention the type of soup you are getting

Let's come together as a community to make this Thanksgiving extra special for our dedicated teachers. Your generosity and support mean the world to our wonderful staff.

Thank you in advance for making this event a success, and let's make sure our teachers feel the love and warmth of the season!

Rajee Subramanian

President (she, her, hers)

Dougherty Valley High School PTSA

dvhsptsa@gmail.com

(925)577-6761

Measure Q is a proposal on the upcoming ballot to renew an existing parcel tax that has provided vital funding for our local public schools for over two decades. If passed, Measure Q would maintain the current tax rate without increasing taxes. This funding supports the retention of highly qualified teachers, academic programs in core subjects like science and math, and technical/vocational training to prepare students for college and careers. An independent citizens' oversight committee and annual audits ensure the funds are used efficiently and effectively, and seniors and individuals with disabilities are exempt from the tax. For more information, go here.

Checking Grades on Infinite Campus

To monitor your student’s grades, please use Infinite Campus. Please watch this tutorial video to help navigate this platform. we encourage you to watch the video together with your student.

ATHLETICS UPDATES



Our Winter Sports season (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, co-ed wrestling) is around the corner with tryouts beginning the week of November 4th! You can find the try-out information here (update coming soon). Students must have a GPA which is 2.0 or higher to be eligible to participate in athletics.

Athletic Clearance is required for participation in tryouts/practice. Follow the steps below:

• Create an account on Home Campus.com.
• Complete the registration process, which includes uploading a current signed physical form.
• You will be notified by email of the status of your student athlete’s clearance.
• Students must have a GPA which is 2.0 or higher to be eligible to participate in athletics (October 21st was the Date of Determination). Grades from this quarter are used to determine eligibility for BOTH students already participating in Fall Sports and those that want to TRYOUT for Winter sports teams.  

If your student athlete does not meet this requirement, they will not be able to continue with their fall sport NOR will they be able to try out for any Winter sports teams.    

Student athletes not meeting the 2.0 or above GPA (unweighted) requirement may apply for a one-time Academic/Athletic Waiver (can only be used ONE TIME in their 4 year high school career) which allows the student athlete a grace period of 1 quarter to bring their grade back up to a 2.0. while continuing to participate in athletics.

For more information, please check out our DVHS Athletics page or reach out to SueEllen Thomas, Athletic Director, for any questions or to discuss the option of the waiver. 

ATTENDANCE UPDATES



Our school’s attendance rate for September was 96.59%, and improvement over last year at 95.23%. Our goal for October is to reach 97% and we need your continued dedication, commitment and support by both students and their families in ensuring that students attend school regularly.

To maintain this positive trend, we kindly remind parents and guardians of the following important procedures:

Early Pick-Up

If your student needs to be picked up early from school, please notify the attendance office in advance (see phone numbers below). This will help us ensure that your student's departure is handled efficiently and does not disrupt classroom instruction.

Absence Corrections

Should you notice that your student has been mistakenly marked absent, please ask your student to communicate with their teacher to complete an absence correction form. This will help us keep accurate records and ensure that your student’s attendance is properly documented.

To report an absence, call 925-479-6400, press 1, then press:

• Last name A-Ful, press 1 for Attendance Secretary Heidi Bindi
• Last name Fum-Loz, press 2 for Attendance Secretary Angela Larraga
• Last name Lu-Sand, press 3 for Attendance Secretary Laurie Bowen
• Last name Sang-Z, press 4 for Attendance Secretary Tharsne Supramaniam

Again, thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to your student's education. If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding attendance, please do not hesitate to visit our Attendance page or contact our Attendance Office.

Counseling Connection newsletter

Almost Everything You Need to Know about Financial Aid

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 6:30-8:00pm

Dougherty Valley High School Theater

10550 Albion Rd. San Ramon, CA 94582

Cora Manuel, from Saint Mary’s College, will be presenting to parents and students in the DVHS Theater. She will be available after the session to answer family specific questions. Come find out what financial aid is available. Please bring financial documents if you have specific questions.  

DVHS Language Support Network

Calling all mentor families - join our DVHS Language Support Network

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need of language support? We are currently seeking dedicated mentor families who can lend a helping hand to those looking to improve their language skills.

We have the following language needs:

• Farsi:  1 mentor family needed
• Mandarin: 2-3 mentor families needed
• Punjabi: 1 mentor family needed

Your role as a Mentor Family is simple and flexible. You'll occasionally reach out to our families in need to provide language support and assistance. There are no strict expectations regarding the frequency of your communications; you can choose what works best for you.  By becoming a mentor family, you can help bridge language barriers, foster cultural understanding, and make a positive impact in the lives of families in our community.  If you're interested in being a part of our language support network or if you have any questions please reach out to Jamie Shackelford at jshackelford1@srvusd.net.

Math Department

Have you ever struggled with something? Wasn't it nice to have someone come alongside you to help you through your struggles and understand what you were missing?

You can be a part of helping us come alongside our students in the Algebra 1 Enriched courses at our school to find the magic in mathematics.

Our students need a variety of ways to see/hear/work through mathematical concepts. 

Not every learning strategy works with every student.

The A1E1 teachers are requesting supplies such as dry erase white boards and desk dividers. Please contact JoyceAnne Soliman jsoliman@srvusd.net for more on how to show your support. 

ASB Package

Support school events and save money by purchasing the ASB Package on the webstore! To purchase, click on the webstore link and log in before selecting Dougherty Valley High School in the dropdown menu and clicking on the “ASB” section. This package includes :

1. Yearbook ($135 value).

2. ASB T-shirt ($15 value)

3. Free Admission to all HOME EBAL athletic events ($80+ value)

4. Discount on Prideline Spirit Items

5. Discount on Junior/Senior Ball & Senior Wildcat

6. Discount for Homecoming Tickets

7. Supports our student Newspaper - "The Wildcat Tribune"

This is a limited time offer so don't miss out!

Donations Information

We thank everyone for their donations to our school and affiliate parent organizations. We rely heavily on your donations to keep our programs running and provide wonderful opportunities for our students. Don’t worry—there is still time to donate; see the

DVHS Donation Flyer!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Unauthorized bike & scooter parking on campus



We have observed an increasing number of students parking their bikes and scooters in unauthorized areas, including stairwells, doorways, and railings. This creates serious safety hazards and cannot continue.  Effective Monday, September 16, bikes and scooters must be parked in one of the two designated areas:

• Between the 4000 Building and the CTE Building, along the back road
• Between the Main Gym and the Auxiliary Gym.

Parking bikes or scooters on hand railings, pillars, or in front of doors is strictly prohibited. This practice obstructs emergency exits, creating a violation that can be flagged by fire inspectors, and compromises the safety of our entire school community.  Failure to do so will result in the removal of the bike and a conversation with an administrator.

Please note that DVHS is not responsible for lost or stolen bikes or scooters. Your cooperation is critical in maintaining a safe and accessible environment for everyone.

Student permits required to park at DVHS

Students driving to school will need to purchase a parking permit through the Webstore. Cars that don’t display a valid DVHS parking permit will be ticketed beginning Monday, August 28. It is important to allow extra time in the morning so students can make it to class on time.

DVHS Music Booster



MUSIC BOOSTERS MEETINGS

Music Booster Board Meetings are held monthly in the band room at 6:30 PM. During the meetings, we discuss upcoming events, identify any needed support, and help make DVHS's music program the best-in-class. All parents are welcome!

Upcoming Meeting Dates: 

• Monday, November 18
• Monday, December 16 
• Monday, January 20

DVHS Athletic Booster

4-25 AthleticBooster Boa

Congratulations to our Fall Athletes and all their successes! 

• Congratulations to Women Golf for winning EBAL and WINNING NCS- DIV 1 Champions!! 
• Congratulations to Cross Country runners that will also make NCS
• Congratulations to Men’s Water Polo team making NCS
• Congratulations to Flag Football for making it to the Playoffs 

Good Luck to all our teams that are in the playoffs–GO WILDCATS!! 

Thank you also to all our Fall Sport families who donated but we are 50K short for our fall sports operating budget. If you haven’t donated yet, please do so now. Click here to donate.  If you want to better understand your sport team’s budget and how your donations help, reach out to your team parent or email us at dvhighab@gmail.com.

ATTENTION Winter Athlete Parents! 

Winter Sports parent meeting will be on November 18th at 6pm in the Commons. At this meeting, you will receive more information from your team parents and coaches about your winter sport team’s budget, please review and donate. Fall Sports Donations are 50K short for our fall operating budget and these shortfalls pose a serious threat to the continued success and sustainability of our beloved sports teams. We do not want to have the same for our winter sports. Your generous contributions are essential to providing our student-athletes with the necessary resources to not only compete at a high level but also to ensure the continued existence of our programs. Aside from the Head Coach, which is covered by the district, all other costs must be covered by parent donations. These funds support equipment purchases, facility use, League Fees, assistant coaching salaries, and more. Without your support, we risk having to cut back on programs or even eliminate them entirely.

We understand that everyone's financial situation is different, but even small donations can make a big impact. Your support will help ensure that our student-athletes have the opportunity to develop their skills, learn important life lessons, and create lasting memories.

Please make your donations to our winter athletics programs. Your generosity will help us maintain the quality of our sports offerings and provide our students with a positive and enriching experience. 

We are selling DVHS Athletics Swag! Portion of your order will go directly to Athletic Boosters! 

Check out our DVHS Apparel Store 

Have a business or know a business owner? We need YOUR help. We need the partnership and support of the greater San Ramon and nearby business community by way of your sponsorship in order to continue our athletic success. Please click for sponsorship opportunities. 

Next Athletic Booster meeting

Next Meeting will be Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 5:30-7:00 p.m in DVHS Library.

We are Social:

Please follow us on Facebook

Instgram @dvhsathleticboosters

Twitter @DV_AthBoosters

Questions? Email us at  dvhighab@gmail.com

2025 Yearbook Info

Want a yearbook? Don't wait, buy now!

Printing for the yearbook happens throughout the school year, so the printer requires us to commit to how many books we will order and pay for during the first semester. We can't afford to pay for yearbooks that don't sell, so we order a few extras, but when they sell out, we can't order more. So, if you want to guarantee you get a yearbook, order it now. If you wait until the end of the year, you may or may not get one. Yearbooks are part of ASB, so if you already ordered ASB, you will get a yearbook. If you did not order ASB, you can order yearbooks on their own for $135 by going to the DVHS webstore, or you can order from the DVHS bookkeeper with either a check or cash. Don't wait, order today! 

Senior portraits

We began notifying seniors in the spring last year of the need for them to make an appointment and take their senior portrait during the summer or immediately upon their return to school in the fall. We have a deadline of November 6, so please check to make sure your senior has either already taken their senior portrait, or has an appointment for no later than November 6. If your senior student does not yet have an appointment, you need to call Studio One Photography immediately to arrange for an appointment. There are very few openings left, so call 925-361-0430 as soon as possible (weekdays between 10:00 - 5:00) to make your appointment. 

Because there are not many appointments available, we have arranged for Studio One Photography to provide a last-chance opportunity for seniors to take senior portraits here on campus on November 6 between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. To sign up for a time slot, call them at 925-361-0430 as soon as possible. Don't miss your last chance to get into the senior portrait section of the yearbook!

Senior ads

Senior ads are available for purchase through the DVHS webstore. Ads are available in the following sizes: eighth of a page; quarter page; or half page. Due to our printing deadlines, the earlier you purchase your ad and supply the photos and written message text, the better it works for us. We offer EARLY BIRD PRICING through November 3. STANDARD PRICING goes through November 17. LAST MINUTE PRICING goes through January 19. If any space is available, PLEASE LET ME STILL ORDER AN AD PRICING is available through February 16. Order early and get the best price! 

Once you have ordered your senior ad, you can go to www.dvhsyearbook.org and click on Senior Ads to see samples of each size ad. That will give you an idea of how many photos and how much text will fit. Once you have your content ready, go to www.hjeshare.com and enter our school code of 12540, after which it will let you upload up to 10 images at a time. Be sure to put in the descriptions the name of the student whose senior ad it is for, and indicate it is for a senior ad. Email the message text for your ad to jsilverman@srvusd.net.

DVHS Library

THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO THE LIBRARY DURING REGISTRATION!

How can you help support the DVHS library? There are a few ways! 

1. We have an Amazon Wish List that we update frequently. Everything from bookmarks to games, school supplies, and, of course, books! Items get sent directly to us.  
2. Make a donation via the Future Fund 100% of the donation comes directly to the library. 
3. Do you have any gently used AP/SAT/ACT/College prep books that are no longer needed? We’d love any issues from 2022 onward! You can drop them off in the front office or send them with your student.  

Lastly, we would like to offer our sincerest thanks to families who donated to the DVHS Library during registration. Your donations will be used this year, for your student(s). Without donations, we could not thrive to the capacity that we do! If you did not get a chance to make a donation or want to donate again, it’s not too late! Please visit the FutureFund website to donate.

Please reach out with any questions! We are here to serve the fabulous patrons of the amazing DVHS community! 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Knapp Ms. Hussenet Annalisa Raphael 

kknapp@srvusd.net ahussenet@srvusd.net araphael@srvusd.net 

Teacher Librarian Teacher Librarian Library Media Coordinator

REACH Academy

Donations are being accepted for sealed school supplies in the bins which are placed near entrances in each class building for our sister school REACH Academy, an underprivileged TK-5 public school in Oakland. Through this drive, we hope to close educational gaps and provide hardworking students with resources to better prepare them for future growth. Specific supplies they need include pencils, yellow highlighters, spiral notebooks, markers, and construction paper! If you prefer to buy online, here’s the link to purchase items on Amazon from the school’s wish list (linked here as well). After you add an item to your cart and proceed to checkout, make sure you select “DV Community's Gift Registry Address” as the delivery address (this will automatically be one of your options).

SRVUSD TECHNOLOGY UPDATES



This school year, aligned with our lost/damaged textbook policy, students/families will be held financially responsible for the repair/replacement cost for physical damage to a device, or the loss of a device, whether accidental or purposeful. Families are not responsible for normal wear and tear of devices. For any families who encounter a situation where their student’s device has been physically damaged or lost, who are concerned about this being a financial burden, they should speak directly with their school. We encourage you to review this Technology One-Pager for more information and links to additional resources.

DVHS PTSA Membership

Did you know that your donations to the DVHS PTSA are eligible for corporate matching programs? You can help the PTSA earn more money to support our students and school community simply by taking advantage of your employer’s donation matching program. Go to our page on the Benevity portal for more info: https://causes.benevity.org/content/dougherty-valley-high-school-ptsa.

Parents of recent Graduates: You're welcome to stay on the high school list, but if you'd prefer to stop receiving newsletters and school updates, click on the Update Profile link in the council newsletter and uncheck any lists you no longer want to hear from. We encourage you to subscribe to an Alumni Parent list or follow the DVHS PTSA on Social Media.