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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
February 23, 2026
Published by The Pine Valley PTA
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Feb 23 - March 6
NAMI Fundraiser
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Feb 25 | Wednesday
4 - 9 PM Dine with Pine at Habit Burger 🍔 | See Flyer
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Feb 25| Wednesday
5.30 - 6 PM CAL HIGH Special Ed Team Intro - For families of students with IEP & 504 | See flyer
6 -8 PM CAL HIGH Open House Incoming 9th grade families| See Details
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Feb 25| Wednesday
6.30 PM EdFund Meeting
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February 27| Friday
Students of the Month
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Mar 13| Friday
🚫 No School - Floating Day
Mar 18 - 20| Wed - Fri
12 Noon Dismissal - Conference Week
Mar 31 | Tuesday
Health and Wellness Fair
Apr 3, 6 - 10
🚫 No School - Spring Break
Apr 23| Thursday
4 - 6 PM Unity in Diversity Fair|
Sign up
May 7 | Thursday
6 - 7 PM Open House Open House
June 4| Thursday
Minimum Day: Last Day of School
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Join The 2026-27 PTA Board!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our school thrives because of the amazing community behind it and that includes you! We are now recruiting volunteers to join our 2026-27 PTA Board.
Serving on the board is a wonderful way to:
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Get Involved -Support our students & teachers directly.
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Make an Impact: -Help create a positive school experience for all families.
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Share Your Voice -Your time, skills and ideas truly matter!
👉 View Open PTA Positions & Job Descriptions
Interested or want to learn more about our open positions? nominations@pinevalleypta.org
Thank You,
-Anna Zakharyeva
Pine Valley PTA President 2025-26
president@pinevalleypta.org
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Rising 9th Grade Resources | |
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Four Pine Valley Teams Advance to Odyssey of the Mind State Competition!
Qualifying Tournament | February 7 & 21, 2026
This month, Pine ValleyTeams competed in the Odyssey of the Mind Qualifying Tournament, and we’re so proud of their creativity, teamwork, and hard work!
Congratulations to the four teams advancing to the State - Level competition on March 7 at Concord High School!
A HUGE thank you to the incredible parent coaches/co-coaches, along with team parents and dedicated students who make up these teams. Their time, effort, and commitment have truly paid off, and we are excited to see them continue to succeed!
- Pricilla Chan, Odyssey of The Mind Chair.
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Problem 2: Technical Challenge
🏆 1st place: Henry Pearson, Finn Pearson, Nathan Erwin, Gavin Schulman, Anushka Dugar, Emily Chung, Ian Woodall
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Problem 2: Technical Challenge
🏆 2nd place: Leran Wu, Anaha Kuram, Amber Tevathia, Jaanavi Prabhu, Sophia Nemeth, Will Chung, Tate Domergue
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Problem 5: Drama
🏆 1st place: Charlotte Stewart, Anush Malviya, Aayushi Debroy, Nila Raman, Caroline Koenigs
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Problem 3: Classic
🏆 1st place: Anna Koenigs, Naisha Parikh, Rishika Jha, Nimera Cyrthi, Siri Talkad, Mia Batiste,vLaura Stewart
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📣 Join our next PTA meeting!
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
🕔 6:30 PM 📍 PVMS Library
Everyone is welcome
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Leadership Fundraiser for NAMI
February 23 - March 6
Our Leadership class is proud to host a school wide fundraiser benefiting NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a local Bay Area organization that provides mental health resources and support to families in our community.
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Donation canisters will be placed in every 4th period classroom, and the class that raises the most money will earn a pizza party!
See flyer for more details
Thank you for supporting our students as they make a difference!
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CAL HIGH OPEN HOUSE - Incoming 9th Grade Families
February 25
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Step into the Grizzly Experience! Students can take a self-guided tour, meet teachers, explore classrooms, learn about programs and clubs, attend a sports info session at the gym, and enjoy performances by our performing arts groups—all in one exciting visit.
🗓️ Wednesday, February 25th
⏰ 6 - 8 PM
📍 Cal High
Schedule Highlights:
6:00–6:10 PM – Principal’s Welcome @ the Quad
6:10–6:30 PM – Performances @ the Quad
6:30–7:30 PM – Open House, Club Fair, Sports Info, Folder Pick-Up & More
See Cal High Welcome Letter to Grizzly Class of 2030 for more information.
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For families of students with 504 and IEP
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Families of students with 504, IEP or special needs are invited to begin at 5:30 PM in the library to meet with the Special Education Team (SPED)
⏰ 5.30 - 6 PM
📍 Cal High LIBRARY
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🍔 Dine with Pine @ Habit Burger
February 25
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Feel-Good Food for a Great Cause!
Bring a friend and buy a meal at Habit Burger to support Pine Valley Middle School Habit Burger & Grill.
📅 Wednesday, February 25
⏰ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Code: GIVEBACK)
📍 3121 Crow Canyon Pl., #D, San Ramon, CA 94583
20% of net sales will be donated back to Pine Valley Middle School!
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📣 Join our next Ed Fund Meeting
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
🕔 6:30 PM 📍 PVMS Library
Everyone is welcome
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🍎 Health and Wellness Fair - Volunteers needed!
March 31
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The Pine Valley PTA is excited to host the Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, during lunch!
We need booth volunteers to lead fun student activities! 🌟 Whether your focus is fitness, nutrition, mental health, or meditation—we want you there! 🧘♂️
Have an idea and want to help? 🙋♀️
Contact Divya at healthnwellness@pinevalleypta.org
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Unity in Diversity Fair - Calling Participants
April 23
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We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our multicultural fair, where you can share your culture, food, and traditions with our community.
We encourage you to participate!
📅 Thursday, April 23
🕒 4 PM - 6 PM
📍 Pine Valley Middle School
Interested in participating?
Sign up today!
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Have Questions?
Contact us at diversity@pinevalleypta.org
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School Portraits
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Does Your Employer Have a Matching Gift Program?
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Many employers will match your donation to our school that means your contribution can go twice as far — helping funds programs that directly benefit our students. It’s a simple way to make a bigger difference without giving more.
Visit our website for more information. Check to see if your employer will match your donation!
Questions?
Contact Marnie Noel pinevalley.edfundmatching@srvef.org
Pine Valley Education Fund Tax ID 20-0030511.
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✈️ Spectacular Sardinia - Art Tour ✈️
April 4 - 13, 2026
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Tricia Grame, art teacher at Pine Valley Middle School, is offering a creative, fun, safe and educational tour led by an authentic Italian artist, photographer, and educator from Sardinia.
Open to students and adults, this is Tricia's 9th Tour with Jet Vacations. Parents interested in joining or learning more can contact Tricia at: 📞 925-786-0631 | ✉️ tmontair@comcast.net.
📥 See Brochure for itinerary and reservation form..
| Note: This trip is not sponsored or sanctioned by Pine Valley Middle School or by SRVUSD. | |
ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents
Messages From Cal High Registrar & PTSA
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🎓8th Grade Summer Advancement Guide🎓
For students entering California High School (Fall 2026)
If your student is planning to take a Non-District Course (NDC) this summer, please complete the following steps. NO late submissions will be accepted.
Step 1: Before the Course Starts | Deadline: June 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Step 2: After the Course | Deadline: August 10, 2026
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Application to Place Credit: Visit the counselor's webpage and complete "Step 2."
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Submit Form: Upload the Application to Place Credit form via the designated Google Form (Section 4, Question 3).
- The form must be signed by both student and parent.
- Paper copies will not be accepted.
Step 3: Official Transcripts | Deadline: August 10, 2026
Your final transcript MUST be sent directly from the institution to the CHS Registrar.
Transcripts handled by parents or students are considered unofficial.
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Electronic Option: Have the school email the transcript to vbattu2@srvusd.net (Preferred).
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Mail Option: Have the school mail a physical copy to the California High School Registrar’s Office.
Important Dates to Remember
June 12, 2026 - Final Deadline for Intent Application & Proof of Enrollment
August 10, 2026 - Final Deadline for Application to Place Credit & Official Transcripts
Questions?
Please contact the Registrar via email at vbattu2@srvusd.net
Thank you,
Vinita Battu - Registrar
California High School
9870 Broadmoor Dr., San Ramon CA 94583
vbattu2@srvusd.net
Phone: (925) 803-3214| Fax: (925) 828-1054
Registrar's Website
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Stay Connected, Get Involved.
Join Cal High PTSA 2026-2027
Looking for a *great* way to stay connected and make a positive impact at Cal High? We invite you to consider getting involved with the Cal High PTSA!
Our Nominating Committee is now seeking volunteers to serve on the 2026–2027 Cal High PTSA Board. Join our team to support our entire school community—students, teachers, families, and staff alike.
All PTSA members are welcome to participate, including parents, caregivers, teachers, administrators, AND students. Whether you have lots of experience or are brand new to PTSA, we would love to hear from you!
Please fill out the Interest Form !
If you have any questions, please contact us at chsnominations@calhighptsa.org
Thank you!
Cal High PTSA Nominating Committee
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Your support helps our teachers create engaging projects that directly benefit Pine Valley students. Consider donating today and help our classrooms thrive!
Select a project / classroom you want to support and donate through DonorsChoose platform.
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Get Cleared to Volunteer!
Here's how:
1. Take the 15 minutes Livescan fingerprint background check.
👉 Visit your nearest Livescan location like Postal Annex to get started.
2. Take the Mandated Reporter & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
👉 Watch the training videos
Get cleared to Volunteer Now!
For more information:
Beamentor.org. | PVMS PTA Website
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Red Card for Immigrant Families
Everyone in the U.S. has constitutional rights, no matter your immigration status. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) created Red Cards to help families know and assert their rights if approached by ICE.
Download and print your own at home: 👉 www.ilrc.org/red-cards
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The 43rd Run For Education Registration is Now Open
Sign up today for the 2026 Run for Education — get early-bird discounts and help fund programs in local schools.
👉 Register Now!
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Looking for After School Activities?
The Teen Center offers a supervised environment where students can complete homework, use laptops and printers, and enjoy fun activities.
👉 See flyer / website for details.
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School Bus Information
Get 40% Discounted Bus Passes for 2nd Semester!
Find all the information & bus routes
https://www.ridetraffix.com
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