DVHS PTSA MEETING - JAN 16 , 7 PM

Parents, 

We know the process of teaching your teen how to drive and earn their license can feel daunting.

That’s why we are excited to offer an informative presentation by driving experts and Greenlight Simulation founders Jason Zimmerman and Josh Hurley. They will lay out the steps to acquiring a license and provide some foundational tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen. See the attached flyer for more information.

PTSA MEETING followed by the Parent Education

What: Parent Pit Stop - A Guide To Getting Your Teen Behind The Wheel

When: Tues. 1/16, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Where: The DVHS Library

We hope you can join us, please be sure to RSVP here, spots limited.

INCLUSIVE SCHOOL WEEK - JANUARY 23-27

Dear DVHS School Community,

We hope this message finds you well and ready to embark on an incredible journey of unity and inclusion. Let us come together as a vibrant and supportive community, celebrating the beauty of our differences and embracing the shared values that unite us all. 

As we approach Inclusive Week (week of Jan 22) on January 26th, we (PTSA) are thrilled to invite each and every one of you to stand together in solidarity by proudly wearing our specially designed uniform t-shirt. This meaningful initiative aims to celebrate diversity, raise awareness, and foster a community that embraces everyone.

T-Shirt Design Inspired by the Disability Pride Flag:

The design of our inclusive week t-shirt is inspired by the powerful symbolism of the Disability Pride Flag, a beacon of strength and resilience for the disability community. Each element of the flag holds a profound meaning, reflecting the diverse experiences within the community:

• The Black Field:
• Significance: The faded charcoal base symbolizes mourning for disabled individuals who have been victimized by ableism or lost to disability-fueled violence, abuse, negligence, and death. It also represents the collective rage and protest against the mistreatment of people with disabilities.
• T-Shirt Color: Black or black heather, embodying the spirit of remembrance and resilience.
• The Lightning Bolt:
• Significance: The lightning bolt shape signifies the non-lateral lives that many disabled people lead, often requiring them to adapt themselves or their paths to navigate an inaccessible society.
• The Colors:
• Green: Represents sensory perception disabilities.
• Blue: Symbolizes mental illness.
• White: Denotes invisible disabilities and/or undiagnosed disabilities.
• Yellow: Represents cognitive and intellectual disabilities.
• Red: Symbolizes physical disabilities.
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How You Can Participate:

To be a part of this inspiring movement, we encourage you to order your Inclusive Week t-shirt by January 9th. By wearing these shirts, we not only show our support for the disability community but also emphasize our commitment to creating an inclusive and compassionate environment within SRVUSD.

Order Your T-Shirt Here: https://srvusd2024.itemorder.com/

Together, we can make a powerful statement of inclusivity that resonates far beyond our school walls. Thank you for your participation and commitment to fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding.

Warm regards and happy holidays,

Inclusion and diversity Committee 

DVHS PTSA 

DVHS Language Support Network

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:

• Arabic: 1 mentor family needed
• Mandarin: 2 mentor families needed
• Mongolian: 2 mentor families needed
• Korean: 2 mentor families needed
• Gujarati: 1 mentor family needed
• Russian: 1 mentor family needed

Your Role as a Mentor Family:

As a mentor family, your role 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 Jessica Wigginton at jwigginton@srvusd.net.

DVHS Athletic Booster

Winter Team Tryouts are over! Congratulations to all our athletes! Good luck with the season!

Team Donations

Thank you to all our parents who have already made donations to our athlete’s teams. Your team donations go directly to support the expenses in the team budget, so please donate!  Any programs that hits the 75% received category will receive a bonus of $500 from Athletic Boosters. To run successful programs our teams need to hit their budgets. Please talk to your team parent if you have any questions about your team budget for the season. 

• Team donations new through FUTURE FUNDS
• The statistics are public, yet the family/player info is anonymous. The data is shared with the coaches so they know their program funds and standings by %.  Donations by player name are 100% private and maintained ONLY by the DVHS Bookkeepers.

• Our annual Crab Feed will be on Friday, March 8, 2024. Please save the date for our biggest fundraiser of the year! We will need lots of help to make this a successful event!
• We are always looking for volunteers to help with planning so please contact: Hyon Yang hyoncyang@yahoo.com

Athletic Booster Sponsor

Show the community your Wildcat pride! Advertising opportunities are available in the gym and stadium by becoming an Athletic Booster sponsor. Information available on the DVHS Athletic Boosters Website.

Matching Funds

Double your team donation to your sports program! Many employers match. Please refer to the Matching Funds page on the Athletic Boosters website.

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:



Stanford Medical - Diamond Sponsor

Greenlight Simulation - Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Group @ Compass Real Estate - Diamond Sponsor

Chauhan Family - Silver Sponsor

Bareiss @ Reman/Accord - Silver Sponsor

Shikha Kapur - Silver Sponsor

Annual Reflections Showcase

SRVCOUNCIL PTA organized the Reflections Showcase on 7th December at Dougherty Station Arts Center, San Ramon.

Congratulations to Arya S from DVHS, who received Award of Excellence in Dance Choreography and her submission is moved up to 32nd District for further judging. DVHS also showcased their Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts categories. Here are few pics from the SRVCPTA Reflections Showcase.

DVHS Library News

Thank you, PTSA, for funding our grants! The library is so, very grateful! We will be using the funds to update our world language section, and our lit circle titles!! Wahoo!! 

In this Season of Giving, please continue to think about our library! We have an Amazon Wish List and several proposals on Donors Choose where you can help support our efforts! 

We also LOVE Nespresso Vertuo pods of any flavor for our teacher coffee station! Caffeinated teachers are happy teachers! 

Lastly, we wish our beloved Ms. Hussenet all the best! She welcomed Charlie Hussenet into the world on 11/4/23. Both mom and Charlie are doing well (and so is dad)! And Mrs. Knapp is very excited about her bonus nephew! 

DVHS Attendance Policies

Check recently updated Attendance Information page. It now has more comprehensive information regarding DVHS attendance policies. 

SRVUSD is Seeking Members for New Resource Parent Network

The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in SRVUSD is seeking dedicated special education parents to become part of our Resource Parent Network. By becoming a Resource Parent you can inspire, uplift, and empower others while fostering a sense of togetherness within our special education community. Your experience and wisdom can make a world of difference to other parents navigating the complex world of special education. Do you ever wish there was another parent there to guide you when you embarked on your special education journey? We invite you to become the support you wished for! If you are interested we invite you to learn more and please take this short interest form no later than January 12, 2024.

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 such programs if your employer has one. Go to our page on the Benevity portal for more info: https://causes.benevity.org/content/dougherty-valley-high-school-ptsa.

And if you haven’t yet joined the PTSA, visit our webpage to learn more and join today: https://dvhs.srvusd.net/StudentsFamilies/PTSA/index.html 

Parents of 2022 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.