CVHS BiWeekly Message
For the Week Beginning April 22, 2024
CVHS Student a Winner of the 28th Congressional District Art Contest
Out of 210 artworks submitted in the 28th Congressional District (San Gabriel/Foothill Area, San Bernardino, including La Canada, Pasadena, Claremont, etc), Ava Martin,12th grade, was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists. She didn't get the top 3 places, but she did an amazing job with her artwork. Her prize included a $100 scholarship and her artwork will be displayed for a year at the Congresswoman Judy Chu's office.
📅 SAVE THE DATE 📆
April 25, 2024 6pm Parent DEI Committee Meeting
April 29 - May 3, 2024 Mental Health Awareness Week
May 3, 2024 Korean Culture Night
May 18, 2024 Prom
June 5, 2024 CVHS Class of 2024 Graduation
June 22, 2024 Hometown Country Fair @ CV Park
ASB and Activities Corner
Senior Stuff - Parents, be sure to pre-order special items to celebrate your CV graduate NOW. Click this link to order flower bouquets, gorgeous leis, or teddy bears: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/crescentavalley/ Custom CV Kukui Nut Leis are also available for $25, supplies are limited. To place an order - complete this google form: Kukui Nut Order form. Check them out: CV Kukui Nut Leis
ASB Elections - ASB officer elections for next year will take place April 17-18(updated). Be sure to meet the candidates and vote for the Falcons you want to represent you in 2024-2025.
Interventions at CVHS
Encourage your students to use the Student Centers to help them to study for their courses. Please use these tips to help your student who may be struggling: Access your parent portal to check your student’s progress Encourage your student to use their school provided Falcon Calendar to plan their time Encourage your student to organize their backpack Encourage your student to visit one of our 3 different Student Centers or reach out to our peer tutors from the Science and Medicine Academy.
See Something, Say Somthing
Reminder: all students and families can use this link or the QR code to report anything you want us to be aware of. You can access this link at our school website, www.gusd.net/cvhs and through the 5STAR app. Thank you!
We’ve received information on many different topics since the last biweekly. Administration is working on these topics. Thank you for the information and keep it coming!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CVHS
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Student DEI Committee meets regularly the 2nd Thursday of the month @ 7:30am in the library. After a successful Community Culture Night we are excited to plan our next event. We want to encourage all who are interested to participate. We are also planning to create short video clips that will help our students understand the importance of not staying silent. We are looking for additional members of the committee, especially 9th and 10th graders. PLEASE JOIN US! Please email me at cbenitez@gusd.net if you are interested in participating in this committee.
Counselor's Corner
Last month we had a school wide assembly with CV Alum, Dr. Kristen Gilliland. She was featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt last week about her son’s struggles with cannabis-induced schizophrenia. NBC News: High-potency marijuana highlights the risk of cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders (LINK)
FAFSA help
When: Wednesday and Fridays
Time: 12-2pm
Location: CV Library
GCC Representatives
When: Every Wednesday
Time & Location:
Lunch in the CV Quad
After lunch - 1:30 PM in the Counseling Office
Last 2023-24 Progress Report
Parents and students should check their Q portal on April 29th to review current marks. This is the last progress report before semester grades.
Summer School 2024 Requests
The priority deadline for summer requests has ended. If students need remedial courses due to current spring semester grades please contact the counselor ASAP. Summer assignments will be determined in May and will be posted in Q for classes taken at CV. Any new or late requests will be only processed if space exists after current requests are assigned.
Summer Info: https://cvhs.gusd.net/25593_3
2024-25 Individual Student/Counselor Meetings
Students should submit AP contracts, waivers special applications ASAP.
Final changes to any requests is May 17th. Requests can be reviewed in Q Student Portal.
CVHS Athletics
Follow Falcon Athletics on Instagram for updates on all of our programs as we move into the Spring sports season. Please share w/ alumni https://instagram.com/cvfalcon_athletics?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Baseball currently has an 11-1 record in league play & 18-5 record overall. Be sure to come to Stengel Field for our rivalry game against Arcadia on Tuesday night - First Pitch at 7 PM. Lets pack the place as we are competing for a share of the league title!
Congrats to our track athletes that competed in the Arcadia Invitational this past month. This is the most prestigious HS Track & Field event in the entire country & was great to see our Falcons compete on the biggest stage.
Eddie Sion 8:53:49 - 2nd in School History- 2nd Place in his 3200 Division
Girls 4X1600 Meter Relay - 3rd Place in their Division
Congratulations to Eddie Sion for announcing his commitment to run at Cal Poly SLO next year!
Boys Volleyball finished the regular season w/ a 25-12. Be sure to come out to The Nest to catch a match as CIF playoffs begin next week
Refining CIF Champion Girls Lacrosse also is off to a great 12-6 start. Senior Day will be this Monday 4/22 against Notre Dame HS - Game starts @ 4PM
Thank you to everyone with your patience regarding the stadium project delays. We look to begin making progress again soon.
PURCHASE TICKETS TO CV ATHLETICS EVENTS ON GOFAN: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA18788
Please see the “Athletics” tab on the school’s website for more information & Also links to team websites.
Scholarship Information
Below is the link to our current scholarship opportunities. This page is updated regularly so please visit often. If you have any questions regarding these scholarships please visit Ms. Sarkissian in the Administration office. Opportunity for 10th and 11th Graders The Work of Art internship at Inner-City Arts. Work of Art (“WOA”) is a paid college and career exploration and preparation program designed to empower creative youth with the skills, training, and real-world experience for life beyond high school. To apply you must: Currently be in 10th or 11th grade Be motivated to pursue a career in the visual, media, or performing arts Be ready to commit to all program activities during the program’s regular hours, beginning in June 2024 and continuing consistently through the school year Be able and willing to commute to Inner-City Arts’ Downtown LA campus every week Important dates: The application goes live April 1 and closes April 30 at 5 p.m. All are welcome to the Work of Art info session, Saturday, April 6, at 12 p.m. Learn more about the program, ask questions, and meet other creative teens! Register for the info session and sign up for the interest form here to receive important reminders about deadlines. Questions? Email workofart@inner-cityarts.org
News from the WellNEST
Rejection Letter Event April 9th - 25th
We celebrate REJECTIONS because they are a sign that our kids are trying. Rejection is a part of life.
Students will be receiving ice cream in the WellNEST for showing us their rejection letters.
Thank you PTSA, Armenian Parent Association, and Korean Parent Association for donating ice cream and your time to support our students
Therapy dogs will be in the WellNEST center on Tuesday & Thursday during lunch.
The WellNEST Center is on Instagram, follow for helpful information, resources, and event photos: @cvhswellnest
The WellNEST at Crescenta Valley High School follow the link or QR code to help and donate to the CVHS WellNEST Wishlist!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R2DFJBW741TE?ref_=wl_share
If you or any parent you know would like to participate in a roundtable discussion with Gavin Newsom's partner about youth mental health, please email Beth Bythrow from NAMI Glendale and let them know you are a CV parent interested in attending the event. bethbythrow@namiglendale.org
Beth does a lot with NAMI to bring more mental health awareness into schools, and is a dedicated advocate for youth mental health. She shared this opportunity for parents to voice their concerns and needs. It could be an interesting experience for a parent with lived experience raising a child with symptoms.
Here is more info on the event:
The California Partners Project is coordinating a youth mental health event in Los Angeles on May 7th which will be held in partnership with the Office of the Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the California Health and Human Services Department, and the Child Mind Institute. (Time and venue TBD soon).
We are working with various local organizations to recruit teen and parent leaders to participate in a moderated roundtable discussion with the First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and two other VIP guests. The roundtable will provide an opportunity to listen to CA caregivers and teens, and engage in a dialogue about common issues that impact their mental health and well-being. This portion of the event will be closed to the press with an internal photographer present.
Following the roundtable, there will be a moderated panel discussion featuring the First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, 2-3 VIP guests, and a teen representative from the roundtable. This segment will reflect on insights from the roundtable and explore solutions to the ongoing youth mental health crisis. The panel discussion will be open to the press and live-streamed, with other parents and teens from the roundtable encouraged to attend as audience members.
CVHS Apps Information for Student and Parents
Hall Passes- Any student out of class must have a pass.
Students need to use the appropriate entrances and exits so as to not set off the alarms.
Restroom Information: Please know that restroom stalls are limited to one person per stall. In order to ensure everyone’s privacy, there should ONLY be one student per stall in all of our restrooms.
Please do not drop off or pick up students from ANY of the staff parking lots.
Students - please download the Student Square App and the 5 Start app. Thank you!
AP Testing and College Board Information at CVHS
At this time, all deadlines have passed and there are no refunds, changes or cancellations of AP Exams.
Important:
Students should focus on creating a study schedule or plan for their AP Exam(s).
Students should know the structure and timing of the exam(s).
Students need to maintain their health during AP Exam weeks. Late exams are reserved for EXTREME illnesses that can be verified. In the event of an extreme illness, the parent/guardian needs to email or call Dr. Pestonji before the start of the exam.
Students will not be allowed to take the exam if they are LATE to the exam. Late means the directions or exam has started. No refunds or make ups will be given.
Students need to be practicing with a college board approved calculator if one is allowed on their exam.
Students can check their exam location starting April 25th in the main hallway.
Students are excused from classes they miss during the time of actively taking an AP Exam. Students should attend any classes before or after the exam. They are not excused from the entire day.
If you have questions, contact one of the AP Coordinators: Asst. Principal, Dr. Pestonji at apestonji@gusd.net or teacher Mrs. Besoli at abesoli@gusd.net.
Please subscribe to our CVTV youtube channel to see informative and student created videos on a number of topics including important information about each of our elective courses.
