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Dear CVCHS Families,
Don't miss a thing happening at Clayton Valley this week. Be sure to review the entire newsletter and reach out to us at info@claytonvalley.org with any questions.
We're headed into the "end of the school year" home stretch! Again, don't forget to check in with your student to make sure they are on track to finish the year strong. Unsure if your student is on track? Email us to find out ASAP.
Last week's Senior Signing Day was a great event. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed their efforts to make the evening so special for the Class of 2021. We'll be posting photos to our Facebook page tomorrow. Feel free to download, share, and tag your family and friends.
Coming up on May 22nd will be a special drive-through event for the Class of 2024! Be sure to save the date and be a part of the fun.
There are so many more updates to mention. Use our linked, easy-to-navigate table of contents immediately below.
Thank you again for your continued support. Please email us with any questions or other ways that we can be of assistance.
Let's go Uglies!
Sincerely,
Jeff Anderson
Principal
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Senior Signing Day!
Last Wednesday, CVCHS recognized individual students with their families on campus at Senior Signing Day. This was a fun event for our Seniors and their families as each student walked the stage and then enjoyed signing the SENIOR wall, writing special messages to their teachers, and lounging on the "Friends" sofa. Be sure to Like and Follow our Facebook page - photos will be posted by tomorrow!
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Class of 2024 - Save the Date
We know this year wasn't what you imagined high school would be and we want to honor you as you head into 10th grade. Join Ms. Lovick and the Link Leaders on Saturday, May 22th from 10 AM - 1 PM for a Drive Through Celebration! The drive through will be in the upper staff lot by the flag pole and admin wing. All Class of 2024 students will get a FREE 28 oz. CV water bottle and a Cope with Hope wristband. This is also your last chance to pick up you FREE Class of 2024 t-shirt and cinch back pack. We would love to see you all but if you can't attend you can send someone to pick up your items for you! See you on May 22nd!
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Don't Miss the Eagle Arts Expo 2021!
Each category was voted on by various educators and professionals within the field. First place and honorable mentions are listed below in each category. Congratulations to all of the winners!
PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS
- First Place- "Goose Chase" by Kate Antonick
- Honorable Mention - "Speaking Colors" by Kasandra Ponce
- Honorable Mention - "Foundations" by Ruma Pierre
- Honorable Mention - "Be Aware" by Arwen Singh
- Honorable Mention - "A Community, Not just an Artist" by Arely Alvarado Ramirez
PHOTOGRAPHY (Featured Above)
- First Place - "Below the Boardwalk" by Arwyn McCullough
- Honorable Mention - "Untitled" -Sydney Strickland
- Honorable Mention - "Blue Guitar" by Savanah Handler
- Honorable Mention - "Earth Angel" by Amaia Perez
- Honorable Mention - "Bug Boy" by Mick Ligon
- Honorable Mention - "The Light in the Dark" by Autumn Kimmel
MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTURE
- First Place - Unusual Existence: Lotus Foliage Flower by Noe Simeon
- Honorable Mention - "Sisters" by Haley Wilson
- Honorable Mention - "My Brother In Between Worlds" by Isabella Monet Mendoza
- Honorable Mention - "Untitled" by Raquel Joseph
3D MODELING & DIGITAL ART
- First Place - "Retrospective" by Mia Pierce
- Honorable Mention - "Dormant Dreams" by Pannam Dhoat
- Honorable Mention - "Winter Wasteland" by Kaitlyn Allen
- Honorable Mention - "Pandora’s Vault" by Lizbeth Hernandez
- Honorable Mention - "Flamingo Duo" by Keilee Tizon
- Honorable Mention - "616" by Lauren Tidyman
VIDEO
- First Place - "The Box" by Marisela Cerda
- Honorable Mention - "Growing Up" by Jenna West
- Honorable Mention - "COVID-19 Is Ruining My Life" by Roop Nijjar
- Honorable Mention - "Dream Big" by Andrei Gesmundo
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBMISSIONS
- First Place- "Sleeping City" by Nikki Asemi (Drawing/Colored Pencil - DVMS)
- Honorable Mention- "?" by ?
- Honorable Mention- "Candy" by Sofia Chetcuti (Digital Art - DVMS)
- Honorable Mention- "Dream Frog" by Riana Soskina (Digital Art - DVMS)
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Two More Amazing CVCHS Seniors!
Avery Jackman (pictured, left) is headed to UCLA this Fall. Thomas Cordova (pictured, right) graduated early to attend school and play soccer in the spring season for Southern Virginia University. Thomas will be walking alongside his classmates at graduation even though he has already started his college career. Congratulations to Avery, Thomas, and their families!
Do you have a graduating senior that you would like CVCHS to recognize? Send their info to CVCHS. We're celebrating the Class of 2021 as they close out their high school career and prepare for that next step.
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Upcoming Summer School Session- Save the Dates!
CVCHS will hold this year's Summer School session from June 14th to July 16th. Stay tuned for additional information coming soon!
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CVCHS Campus Map
Find your classroom easily with our new map of the CVCHS campus! To access a high-resolution version of the map on our website, click here or to download the PDF version, click here.
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Bell Schedule Hybrid (Days 1, 3, 5)
Wings D, E, F, L, M, S, and PE
- 1st Period - 10 - 11:20 AM
- Lunch - 11:20 - 11:55 AM
- 3rd Period - 12:00 - 1:20 PM
- 5th Period - 1:30 - 2:50 PM
Wings A, B, C, H, I, J
- 1st Period - 10 - 11:20 AM
- 3rd Period - 11:30 - 12:50 AM
- Lunch - 12:50 - 1:25 PM
- 5th Period - 1:30 - 2:50 PM
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Bell Schedule Hybrid (Days 0, 2, 4, 6)
Wings D, E, F, L, M, S, and PE
- 0 Period - 8:15 - 9:35 AM
- 2nd Period - 10 - 11:20 AM
- Lunch - 11:20 - 11:55 AM
- 4th Period - 12:00 - 1:20 PM
- 6th Period - 1:30 - 2:50 PM
Wings A, B, C, H, I, J
- 0 Period - 8:15 - 9:35 AM
- 2nd Period - 10 - 11:20 AM
- 4th Period - 11:30 - 12:50 PM
- Lunch - 12:50 - 1:25 PM
- 6th Period - 1:30 - 2:50 PM
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Got Homework?
Get help from the CVCHS Academic Mentors!
Mentors are here to help students with:
- Homework
- Schoology (how to find your work and submit it correctly)
- Zoom
- Other tech issues
Students can get help:
- Monday-Thursday from 3-4 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7-8 PM
To access the mentors, students should:
- Log into Zoom using their SCHOOL email. (Zoom link will not work unless student is logged in using a CVCHS email.)
- Only CVCHS Students may attend- Student ID will be required once in the mentor session
Help will be conducted through Zoom breakout rooms.
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Class of 2021 Seniors Graduation Party
SENIORS! This is your time to celebrate! After this crazy year, join us for the last and only time to be all together at this event sponsored by CVCHS PFC. The Grad Celebration will be held on Friday, June 4th, 11 AM-7 PM at Great America.
The event cost is $99 per person and includes:
- Deluxe roundtrip motorcoach transportation
- Unlimited rides on all rides including Flight Deck, Patriot, Railblazer, Gold Striker, Carousel Columbia, Celebration Swings, and Rue le Dodge
- $20 food credit at the park
- $10 Midway games credit for Basketball, Ladder Climb, and Bowl
Registration is first-come, first-serve, and space is limited! Registrations will be accepted online on or before Monday, May 10th. To register online, click the button below and use Group ID 27848, or to download the form, click here. Your non-refundable payment is used to secure your space on the trip with the travel suppliers including transportation and attractions. Payment is non-refundable. For any questions, contact Senior Activities Committee.
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Upcoming Webinars - Monday, Tuesday, & Thursdays
Click on the group name to register for one or all of the upcoming webinars:
- P.H.E.W! - Parent Health Education & Wellness
Join us on Monday, May 17th @ 5 PM for our next webinar on Teen Friendships. Dr. Cammy facilitates discussion about social and emotional topics that are timely and relevant for parents and caregivers raising teens. Topics include but are not limited to low mood, stress/worry, study strategies, attachment and bonding, and peer relationships. This is a highly interactive, discussion-based workshop.
- Everything's F.I.N.E! - Join us on Tuesday, May 4th @ 3 PM for our next webinar. This is a student peer group centering on wellness and community. Social and emotional topics surrounding student wellness topics such as test anxiety, stress, and forming friendships are discussed; and peers come together to discuss their experiences and share how they manage with the topics discussed in the group. Hosted by Mr. Pettit and Ms. Escobedo; Marriage and Family Therapy interns and CVCHS school-based mental health counselors.
- Dad's Unite Group - Join us on Thursday, May 6th @ 5 PM for our next webinar. Dad’s Group is for Dads to have space all of their own, to find support, to offer support, gain community, and simply come together for the shared love and desire to support their children. With the help and guidance from Dads just like you, we realized that this group needs to be about supporting and holding a space for you. You have a tough job, and with what's happening in the world around us, we, and other Dads want to help in any way we can. Hosted by Dustin Adler and Kyle Petit.
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Join Us for Morning Mindfulness
Do you need 10 minutes to clear your mind before starting the day? Join us for Morning Mindfulness every day from 9:40-9:50 AM.
- Open to ALL students
- Meet on the GRASS between B and C Wings
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Understanding and Responding to your Child’s Mental Health Needs
in the Time of COVID Workshop
Parenting is a tough job, and it is even tougher now due to the drastic changes many children and youth have had to face over the past year due to COVID-19. The full scope of the impact of the pandemic on our youth is yet to be determined. However, we may see our children experiencing a heightened degree of frustration, unsure of their standing academically, excessive concerns for personal and family health and safety, and uncertainty for their future. This FREE workshop will be held on Thursday, May 13th @ 4 PM. Space is limited. To learn more and register, click here.
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CVCHS Clubs, Clubs & More Clubs!!!
Want to get involved, meet other students, and make new friends? Join a club! Check the list for new clubs being added! There's something for everyone. Look for more information about club meeting dates and times on Schoology and in upcoming newsletters.
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CourAGE Student Showcase
The CourAGE Youth Health Coalition would like to invite you to join us at our next Family & Community Engagement webinar, a CourAGE Student Showcase, on Thursday, May 20th at 5:30 PM. CourAGE student members are leading this event and will share about their work to address tobacco, alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, and prescription drugs. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn from these incredible young people, as well as celebrate and support their efforts. CVCHS is proud to have six students as part of this coalition. To download the event flyer (English/Spanish), click here.
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Free COVID-19 and Antibody Testing
FREE COVID-19 testing is provided EVERY WEDNESDAY from 8 AM to 4 PM. The testing is by appointment only and takes place at Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, across from Clayton Valley Bowl and behind In-Shape Fitness Center. PMH Laboratory Inc. and Agile Force provide this FREE service. You must sign-up via the online scheduler to make an appointment. The online scheduler will send reminders to each participant by email and text message 24 hours and 2 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. If you are getting a test, please make sure to park directly in front of Centre Concord.
For a summary of the process, directions to sign-up, and important forms to review, click here. |
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College, Career & Guidance
Class of 2021
Don’t forget to complete your Senior Survey ASAP. Each year, seniors are required to complete it in order to provide CV with feedback about their high school experience and future plans! This information also helps aid CV in planning end-of-the-year celebrations for the graduating class. As part of the survey, you will also be requesting your FINAL TRANSCRIPT for your selected college. Please contact Ms. Domian if you have any questions.
Class of 2022
Whether you’re ready to begin applying or are unsure of which college is right for you, we’ve added guides and tools in Schoology to help you get started (Class of 2022 > Resources > College Counseling).
If you haven't already, we would also highly encourage you to watch the 11th grade orientation video. The counselors provide an overview of the college application process (timeline, requirements, etc.) and instructions for your Naviance task.
Please check your student email for a timeline that covers all of your important tasks, month-by-month, leading up to your graduation! And, don’t worry! There will be a lot more information to come, but we’ll keep a steady workable pace as you begin this exciting process!
Scholarship Opportunities & Info
Don't forget... There are tips and resources for financial aid and scholarships posted on the Counseling webpage. We update scholarship opportunities weekly in Naviance, which also has a built-in national scholarship search database!
Summer Opportunities
Looking to add to your college resume this summer? Interested in learning more about a specific career? We’ve posted a list of programs that cover a wide array of academic interests as well as local internship opportunities. These opportunities provide students with a chance to further explore their interests, gain hands-on experience, get a taste of college life, and develop new skills. Plus, taking part in a summer program or internship demonstrates to colleges that you’re committed to learning. Check out the Enrichment Programs section in Naviance! (Naviance > Research Colleges > Enrichment Programs)
Volunteer Opportunities
If you need or want volunteer hours, you can access projects – plus STEM, medical, internships, and virtual opportunities at Volunteer Crowd. Volunteering is one of four important items on a college application. And, it's fun to do with friends.
Find your next volunteer opportunity at TeensVolunteer.org. The site is free and lists more than 500 opportunities, including ones conducted in-person in the Bay Area and those conducted virtually.
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Need Help with Your College Applications?
The Counseling Department is here to help you!
- Class of 2021 Presentation: Join Ms. Rush and Ms. Domian as they provide an overview of the college application process, including important COVID-19 updates. Here is a link to their presentation.
- College Counseling Schoology Group: All seniors already have access to this group. Whether you've started your college applications or are still unsure of where you want to apply, we've added application guides and tools in the Resources folder to help you get started. There will be much more to come!
- Naviance: Naviance offers six (6) “Find My Fit” search tools – SuperMatch™, College Match, Scattergrams, Advanced College Search, and College Lookup. Additionally, CVCHS uses Naviance to send transcripts, upload letters of recommendation, and monitor college applications. Your counselor reviews your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list weekly so make sure that you keep it up to date! Please see the College Counseling Schoology Group for additional help in getting started with Naviance (i.e., College Research, Creating Your College List)!
- By Email: Have a few questions? You can always email your counselor. This is the quickest way to get your answers! All of their email addresses are posted on the Counseling Webpage.
- By Virtual Appointment: Feel as if you need more advice? You can always schedule a virtual appointment with your counselor. Links to their calendars are posted on the Counseling Webpage.
- College Application Help Sessions: If you need general help with your college applications, you can attend a college application help session.
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DVC Enrollment Presentations
Diablo Valley College will be hosting Zoom webinars to assist the Class of 2021 with their enrollment. Graduating high school seniors, their parents/legal guardians, and staff members are welcome to attend. Presentations will continue through May and June. Additional dates and times will be added on a rolling basis. The next presentations will be held on:
- Wednesday, May 12th @ 3:30 PM
Attendees must register for the event in advance. To register, click here. Students should not use their high school email addresses when completing the form as our confirmation emails (with Zoom link) are often blocked. For security, audio, video, Q&A, and chat features will be turned off. Questions can be submitted via a Google link that will be sent to all registrants.
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Virtual Financial Aid Hotline
The East Bay Solano County Consortium Cal-SOAP (EBSCC) will continue to offer the Virtual Financial Aid Hotline, a resource available for students and families. It will be available via Zoom now until June 2021. The Hotline provides advice for anyone who has any questions regarding financial aid, including questions about FAFSA & CADAA. For upcoming hotline dates and times, click here. To view the flyer with meeting and call-in information, click for English or Español.
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Lunches by Teacher List
Under the CVCHS hybrid model, there will now be two lunches. Check out the teacher list below to find your lunch time.
- Monday/Thursday lunch is based on your 3rd-period teacher.
- Tuesday/Friday lunch is based on your 4th-period teacher.
- Wednesday tutorial day is still one lunch from 11:30 AM - 12 PM.
The following teachers have first lunch (11:20-11:55 AM). These are teachers in Wings D, E, F, L, M, S, and PE.
- Abbott, Bamberger, Barcelon, Bellew, Burt, Castillo, Cline, Coakley, Corcoran, Del Bene, Ebert, Econome, Emigh, Friedman, Goodwin, Hawkes, Holda, Hsu, Jara, Jones, Jue, Kraus, Linch, McCabe, Moore, Munch, Murphy, Nolan, Oliphant, Ouimet, Parker, Romano, Scholefield, Soto, Sparks, Tisa, Vivas, Waller-Donna, Waller-Marcellus, Westbrook, Wilson, Yahya
The following teachers have second lunch (12:50-1:25 PM). These are teachers in Wings A, B, C, H, I, and J.
- Anderson-Anthony, Anderson-Ervin, Anwar, Arango, Bergman, Del Fosse (Melendez), Casteel, Clemmenson, DiGiorgio, Coy, Fong, Foster Diane, Foster Matt, Gardner, Guest, Hansen, Heinzmann, Holmes, Hughes, Ihle, Johnson, Kadavy, Keen, Liwanag, Lovick, Lunardi, McCoy, McGuire, Moyers, Ng, O'Brien, Panos, Perreira, Pihut, Power, Rabell, Ramirez, Roderick, Rodriguez, Ryan, Sabadini, Simeona, Travenick, Tyson, Uy, VanRossumDaum, Warner, Yang
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CVCHS Afterschool Intramural Sports Program
Join us after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 PM for our Intramural Sports Program. We'll meet on the blacktop by the Senior Parking Lot. Play Badminton, Table Tennis, Corn Hole, or join us for Arts & Crafts. Activities will be outdoors and snacks will be provided.
To participate:
- Go to your account on Schoology and sign-up on the form. You must complete the form before participating.
- Download and complete the CVCHS prescreen app before you come to campus. Find it in the App Store.
- Wear a mask at all times!
For more information, email Karin Westbrook. See you on the blacktop!
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Great things are happening every day at Clayton Valley!
Get connected with CVCHS to see even more.
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