The Weekly Update #4
July 23rd, 2026
October 19, 2026
Schoolwide News
International Student Travel Opportunities
Calling all students who will be in High School the summer of 2028 or 2029 (7th through 11th graders). We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for upcoming trips to England & France in summer 2028 and Japan in summer 2029 through EF tours, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and a global perspective that no classroom can replicate. We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know - and spots on this trip are limited:
Parent meeting: Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm
👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here:https://rsvp.eftours.com/p8u93ak
(Can't make it? RSVP to get all the information emailed)
We’ll cover:
• How to save $$ with early enrollment
• Full itinerary highlights and what's included
• Safety, supervision, and EF’s 24/7 support
• Payment plans, fundraising, and scholarship options
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably. I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
****Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip and school funds may not be used.
English Learner Newsletter - October/November
Our English Learner newsletter is here to help you with all your questions about English Learners. Click the link to read what is going on this month!
Primary News (TK to 6th Grades)
LP#3 Primary Newsletter
As we welcome the fall season, we’re also excited to begin Learning Period 3! Please take a moment to check out the LP3 Primary Newsletter for details on our Student Support Corner, academic celebrations, and resources to support your learner. Our teachers look forward to another round of great meetings with you as we begin diving into writing. You can explore our first writing genre here.
October TK Newsletter
October has finally arrived and fall is in full swing! The cooler days and evenings, changing leaves, pumpkins, and Friday night lights just make for a happy heart. And what a perfect time of year to be outside in nature. Whether you prefer to spend your school days tromping through the woods or curled up with a book and a blanket, let us help you with some fun, free, fall-themed activities! Happy October everyone!
Secondary News (7th to 12th Grades)
Secondary: Learning Period THREE Agenda and Information
Counseling Corner Newsletter-October Edition
The October Counseling Corner newsletter is shared with families via email, the LP agenda, and on our school websites. It contains upcoming events and information regarding college, career, and scholarships, including a link to the Class of 2027 Fall Counseling Corner newsletter specific to our graduates.
CVCS High School Counseling Presents...
Join your High School Counselors for live information sessions offered this Fall!
Applying to college: The CSU/UC application
Tuesday October 13th at 6pm Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/91661159490
Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA
Tuesday October 20th at 6pm Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/97793068902
Bulldog Bound
Friday October 23th at 12pm Zoom link https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/8349701924
Scholarship Search
Tuesday November 3rd at 6pm Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/97259431908
Taking College Classes While in High School
Did you know you can take college classes while you're in high school? And it's FREE!
That's right, you can start your college journey while still in high school and use those classes to meet high school graduation requirements, earn a career certificate while still in high school, or simply explore your interests.
Planning for the Spring 2027 semester that begins in January starts NOW! Go to our website and click on High School>Academics>College Courses. You'll see an overview of the process to get started. Don't forget to click on our CVCS Guide to Concurrent Enrollment while you're there. This document has plenty of resources to get you started, including the slides to the Concurrent Enrollment 101 information session held last week.
Questions? Reach out to your teacher or high school counselor!
Join Bulldog Bound to be College Ready!
Bulldog Bound is a great way to become familiar with Fresno State and the college process in general! Fresno State Bulldog Bound ensures that qualified students have a clear, tangible path to college by supporting students and their families with admission preparation as early as ninth grade.
Want to learn more? Go to https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/bound/index.html to learn more or attend a live information session:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6 PM
*Friday October 23, 2026 at 12pm Noon*
*our very own Bulldog Bound Ambassador will be presenting for our CVCS families*
Go to our Counseling Corner newsletters for zoom links to the meetings!
Student ID Cards- High School Students Only
High School students may request a physical ID card using the Secondary Education ID Card Request Form.
School Events
Attending Virtual Clubs is EASY! Just follow these steps!
Clubs have started and we want to see you!
Here's how to attend:
1) Sign in to your student's School-Issued Google Account
2) Click CVCS Bookmarks.
3) Open Club Connect from the dropdown list.
4) Find the club you want, then click the join link.
Click this link to see all of our clubs: 👉👉Club Connect Newsletter 👈👈
We cannot wait to see you!
Join the Multimedia Club! Grades 9-12
Into design, video, or music? Come create with us!
Together, we'll build creative projects, explore new technology, and turn our ideas into content that gets noticed.
Got an idea? Let's make it happen. Join the Multimedia Club! https://go.staff.centralvcs.org/event/2m09Hv11xkD
Mark Your Calendar- Wednesday Walking Club
Join us this WEDNESDAY to get moving and connect with other CVCS families!
Meet at Dry Creek Trailhead at 11:00am!
(Shepherd and Sunnyside)
Questions, please email vikki.shumaker@yosemitevalleycharter.org
Virtual Art Club meets on Wednesday at 11:30!
Red Tree Frog
I hope you will all join us to paint this Red Tree Frog! We’ll do this cool drawing step by step together, and then use watercolors to bring it to life! We end each club with the Artists Spotlight - an opportunity to share your art with your peers!
Art Club is set up for students in Grades 2-12, but is open to all students. TK-1st-grade students may only attend with a parent nearby to assist them. Any parent who attends Art Club with their child may create art with us!
Here is the link to the materials list and projects: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hinjjfk2F8171zC9RVUTZ8aE_Dd3TJHqQO8ylK3BRmU/edit?tab=t.0
School Photos - More Dates and Locations
DiMarco Portraits will offer several more options for school photos! See the graphic below for dates and locations.
DiMarco Portraits CVCS Webpage
Questions can be directed to dimarcoportraits@gmail.com