Brahma Briefing

Week Eight - September 28 - October 2, 2020

Welcome to Week Eight!

Hello Brahma Parents & Guardians,

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, our District hosted the 4th Annual Parent Symposium. Special thanks to Dr. Taylor and our District Administration for providing this resource for our parents. If you missed the Symposium, click HERE or on the video link below to watch the presentation.

In addition, last week our Superintendent, Dr. Taylor shared updates about our school's reopening status in regard to the guidelines set forth by our Health Department. Please click HERE to access Dr. Taylor's Community Letter.

Best Regards,

Reuben Jones

Principal

WVUSD 4th Annual Parent Symposium

September 28 - October 2, 2020

*Click on any day below to open the full Calendar

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DBHS Distance Learning Resources

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SEL During Distance Learning

This Mindfulness site is dedicated to providing you with some resources to deal with any feelings you may have. Your GLCs want you to know that how you're feeling is valid, during this unusual time.

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Calendar September 2020

DBHS SCHOOL CALENDAR

Our Distance Learning calendar is subject to change as we respond to the Health Department guidelines and mandates.

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Bell Schedule

DBHS SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

According to State Assembly Bill 77, Distance Learning is 240 instructional minutes per day.

We meet everyday for six (6) forty (40) minute class periods.

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NEED Tutoring? Free Tutoring from CSF!

CSF Peer (Virtual) Tutoring is here!

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Monday – Thursday.

All students who plan to attend tutoring will need to fill out a waiver and RSVP 24 hours in advance.

Click HERE to sign-up! Also, links to tutoring are in the Grade Level Google Classrooms.

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Check out our PSAT Commended Brahmas! Congratulations!

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Cash for College Fair - October 17, 2020!

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Collegewise Runway!

Collegewise is a free series of college planning programs and resources, carefully structured to give students and parents the tips, tools, and timelines they need to reach their college goals.

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Seniors, is your CSU major impacted?

Seniors, if you want to attend a CSU School, be aware of majors that are impacted. Impacted majors have higher admission requirements. Talk to your GLC about impacted status!

Collegeboard SENIOR Scholarships

Students and parents: We encourage seniors to sign up for the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program and start earning chances at scholarships. Students and parents can also take advantage of these resources this fall:

View Collegeboard's recent webinar, Applying to College During a Pandemic, for seniors and their parents.

Visit Collegeboard's Class of 2021 page for college planning resources in response to covid-19 to help your senior stay on track for college.

We encourage seniors to get ahead on the FAFSA® by visiting www.getfafsahelp.org to sign up early for Wyatt℠, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that answers their questions by text.

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The Bull’s Eye is a group of students driven by a passion for journalism. Its staff strives to manifest the day-to-day life of the Brahmas into the words you see here today with the utmost accuracy and integrity. It is through this passion that the Bull’s Eye is able to stand at the very forefront of delivering the latest in both news and entertainment to YOU, the reader.

Want to be a USB Commissioner?

2021 USB

Apps for the United Student Body (USB) are available here! Would you like to apply to be a USB Commissioner? You may access the application by clicking HERE. USB Commissioner Applications are due October 2, 2020.

Congratulations Mi-Hyun Suh!

Mi-Hyun is the winner of the 48th Edith Knox Performance Competition, and has been given the opportunity to perform a solo recital for Classical Crossroads’ “First Fridays at First! ~ fff” concert series!

Click HERE on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 12:15 PM

The performance will premiere live on YouTube, and Mi-Hyun will perform the Sonata in b minor by Franz Liszt at the First Lutheran Church of Torrance.

DBHS Dance Company - Virtual Youth Dance Camp! Click HERE to Register!

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BRAHMA ATHLETICS

NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA Eligibility Center

Attention Senior Student-Athletes:

If you plan on participating in college-level athletics at the NCAA Division I or II levels and are in contact with college coaches, you must be certified as an eligible athlete by the NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER.

*Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Mr. Patterson, our NCAA GLC, will be notified by the Eligibility Center once you have registered. At that time, your transcript will be sent to the Eligibility Center by Mr. Patterson. Only students in the Class of 2021 should register at this time.

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DBHS ATHLETICS - UPDATES

PREPARATION FOR RETURN TO ATHLETICS

WVUSD is currently working on an action plan for student-athletes to return to campus in phases, following LA County/NFHS/CIF/State guidelines to ensure the safety of your child and family. Implementing this plan is based on our current COVID situation and LA County Health Department.

ATHLETICS CLEARANCE

In preparation for the possibility of athletics to commence, please ensure your child is athletically cleared. Student-athletes that are not cleared will not be able to participate in athletics. Specific athletic instruction can be found HERE.

WVUSD Nutrition Services Continues Meal Services Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Click HERE to read the answers from last week's FAQ.

Still have questions about Distance Learning?

Please Click HERE to log your question and we will post the answer on the above Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) link.

Stay Healthy & Take Care!

Reuben Jones,

Principal

Diamond Bar City Council Virtual Town Hall Forum!

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Last Friday, September 25, seven candidates vying for two City Council positions shared their vision for Diamond Bar, answered questions, and connected with our community. Click HERE to watch the recording!

OVER 1.5K views!

We are so proud of Diamond Bar students, Diego Tamayo, Allison Santogrossi, and Julia Ruelas for moderating the event!

Good luck to (in alpha order) Sam Castorena, Stan Liu, Ruth Low, Jen Fred Mahlke, Aaron McAlrea, Tommy Orona, and Bill Rawlings.

Special thanks to our Mag 7 President, Teruni Evans for coordinating the event!