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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

March 2, 2026

Published by The Pine Valley PTA

Important Dates

This Week

Feb 23 - March 6

NAMI Fundraiser

March 4 | Wednesday

6.30 PM PTA Meeting

Weeks Ahead

March 11 | Wednesday

7 PM Area String Festival at Cal High | See Flyer

Mar 13 | Friday

🚫 No School - Floating Day

Mar 17 | Tuesday

Food drop off for staff appreciation day | See Flyer

Mar 18 | Wednesday

Staff Appreciation Day

Mar 18 | Wednesday

1.30 - 2.30 PM Area Band Festival at Cal High | See Flyer

Mar 18 - 20 | Wed - Fri

12 Noon Dismissal - Conference Week

Mar 19 | Thursday

6.30 PM 8th Grade Event Planning Meeting | ZOOM Meeting link

Mar 25 | Wednesday

1.30 - 2.30 PM EEC Meeting

Mar 27 | Friday

Student of the Month - Lunch time

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|

May 7 | Thursday

6 - 7 PM Open House

June 4| Thursday

Minimum Day: Last Day of School

From the PTA President

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:

Get Involved -Support our students & teachers directly.
Make an Impact: -Help create a positive school experience for all families.
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

Rising 9th Grade Resources

Rising 9th Grade Students & Parents Info Night - by Cal High

February 12, 2026 | Slide Presentation and Video

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night - by PVMS

January 29, 2026 | Slide Presentation

🍀🏆🏆🏆🏆🍀

Good Luck to the four teams advancing to the State - Level competition on March 7 at Concord High School!

We are so proud of how far you’ve come and excited to cheer you on as you represent our community.

Thank You to the incredible parent coaches/co-coaches, along with team parents and dedicated students who make up these teams. We are excited to see them continue to succeed!

Problem 2: Technical Challenge

🏆 1st place: Henry Pearson, Finn Pearson, Nathan Erwin, Gavin Schulman, Anushka Dugar, Emily Chung, Ian Woodall

Problem 2: Technical Challenge

🏆 2nd place: Leran Wu, Anaha Kuram, Amber Tevathia, Jaanavi Prabhu, Sophia Nemeth, Will Chung, Tate Domergue

Problem 5: Drama

🏆 1st place: Charlotte Stewart, Anush Malviya, Aayushi Debroy, Nila Raman, Caroline Koenigs

Problem 3: Classic

🏆 1st place: Anna Koenigs, Naisha Parikh, Rishika Jha, Nimera Cyrthi, Siri Talkad, Mia Batiste,vLaura Stewart

Events & Meetings

📣 Join our next PTA meeting!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

🕔 6:30 PM 📍 PVMS Library

Everyone is welcome

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.

Donation canisters will be placed in every 4th period classroom, and the class that raises the most money will earn a pizza party!

On March 4th and March 6th, there will be a booth

at lunch where students can pay money to give their teacher a temporary tattoo! The proceeds from this booth will go towards the fundraiser.

Thank you for supporting our students as they make a difference!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day

📦 March 17 - Donation Drop-Off

🌟 March 18 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day

Help us make Conference Week extra special! We’re collecting snacks and drinks to treat our amazing teachers and staff.

If you haven’t donated yet, now’s your chance!

🥨 Deliver to the Front Office

Please label items: “PV PTA – Conference Week'

🕘 Drop off by 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17

Thank you for helping us show our appreciation! 💙

🍎 Health and Wellness Fair - Volunteers needed!

March 31

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

Unity In Diversity Fair - Calling Participants

April 23

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 - 6 PM

📍 Pine Valley Middle School

Interested in participating?

Have Questions?

Welcome To The Den

Now - March 4th

Cal High is happy to welcome our incoming Class of 2030!

Get your Cal High gear and be ready to show your Grizzly Pride!

Shop now through March 4th

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Portraits, Yearbook & Dedication Ads

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School Portraits

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Education Fund

_{Does Your Employer Have a Matching Gift Program?}

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.

Check for a Match

ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents

🎓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

Review Policy: Read the full guidelines at Summer Advancement Via Outside Institution.
Apply: Complete the Non-District Course Intent Application.
Proof of Enrollment: Submit your official proof of enrollment by the deadline.

Step 2: After the Course | Deadline: August 10, 2026

Application to Place Credit: Visit the counselor's webpage and complete "Step 2."
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.

Electronic Option: Have the school email the transcript to vbattu2@srvusd.net (Preferred).
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

Stay Connected, Get Involved.

Join Cal High PTSA 2026-2027

Cal High 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. Please fill out the Interest Form !

Thank you!

Cal High PTSA Nominating Committee

chsnominations@calhighptsa.org

Support Pine Valley

_{Support PV Teachers’ Projects / Classrooms}

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.

Pick a Project & Donate

✈️ Spectacular Sardinia - Art Tour ✈️

April 4 - 13, 2026

Join Tricia Grame for a fun, educational art tour led by an Italian artist from Sardinia—open to students and adults

Tricia's 9th Tour with Jet Vacations.

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.

Shop Uniforms & Spirit Wear

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Gear Up with Puma Pride!

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Resources

New SRVUSD volunteer requirements - Be a Mentor

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

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