Jaguar News.

Upcoming Events/Dates of Note

Feb 12: Foundation Meeting

Feb 13: Title VI Meeting

Feb 15: VCPUSD Board Meeting

Feb 19 - 23: February Break. NO SCHOOL

March 5: Title VI Meeting

March 6: Mano a Mano Parent Workshop at VCE. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

March 11: Foundation meeting

March 12: District Early Release Day. Student dismissal at 1:13 pm

March 14: VCPUSD Board Meeting

February is Black History month. Valley Center High School is proud to pay attribute to influential African Americans who have or currently are paving the way for a brighter future for our students.

In 1978, Williams was selected 17th overall in the NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming the first African American quarterback to be picked in the first round. During his five years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he led the team to the playoffs three times. Williams decided to the leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1983 to join the newly-formed United States Football League. After the United States Football League folded in 1985, Williams was recruited by the Washington Redskins the following year as a backup quarterback to Jay Schroeder. In the subsequent 1987 season, Williams replaced Schroeder as the starting quarterback. He then led the team to Super Bowl XXII, in which the Washington Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos 42-10. Williams, the first African American starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl, was named MVP with 340 passing yards and 18 of 29 passes completed. In 1989, Williams retired from the NFL and went on to coach at several schools at the high school and college level, including Northeast High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; the U.S. Naval Academy; and Morehouse College. In 1998, Williams succeeded his former coach Eddie Robinson as the head football coach for Grambling State University, a position he held until 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. In 2017, Williams was named the senior vice president of player personnel for the Washington Redskins. He also served as a personnel executive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

CLICK HERE FOR GRAD NITE INFORMATION AND THE PERMISSION SLIP

Bring your recycling to the lower parking lot on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. All money will go toward 2024 Grad Nite!

Congratulations to Kendra Weaver and Riki Ghosh who represented VCHS brilliantly last week at the county Poetry Out Loud competition. The both competed in a highly contentious event with 13 other school winners from across the county.

Riki ended up coming in second and Kendra took third!

Congratulations to:

Kai Adams– 9th

Keira Cannariato – 10th

Ela Glazier – 11th

Pablo Sandoval– 12th

We are proud to announce that VCHS has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles (CSP).

More than 1,100 institutions achieved either 50% or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses or a percentage of the female computer science exam takers meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population during the 2022-23 school year. In 2023, Valley Center High School was one of 834 recognized in the category of AP Computer Science Principles (CSP).

Great Job Jaguars!

Please remember to clear absences and tardies within 72 hours. Call the Attendance Hotline (24 hrs) @ (760)751-5512.

3/2 , 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/8

Saturday school is from 8am-12pm. Please arrive on time as the gate will be locked at 8:00am. Students must bring something to work on quietly.

Seniors with fines in their Destiny Account (Resources from Library/Media Center) Account will need to address them before they can walk at graduation. Students can turn in literature and resources not needed (old hot spots, literature, IPads, Chromebooks, and borrowed chargers).

Fill out this form and we will help!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVByBtv8T4FT2HYUsxvRQ1mR3INHh3ijvZuu6PrRzBX9NOZg/viewform

"Remember that students parking on campus must have a parking permit. In order to apply for a parking permit, students must attend a Start Smart class with a parent or guardian. Start Smart dates for the 2023-2024 school year are:

03/13/24

04/24/24

06/05/24

Please fill out the Start Smart RSVP Form if you plan on attending.

If you plan to park on campus before the 9/20 Start Smart class, please see Mrs. Favela at the Cashier's window. "

Do you need a snack after school? Girls basketball will be selling snacks 30 minutes after school in the gym foyer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Mention this promo and receive a free lollipop with any purchase. (promo expires January 31st, 2024)

On January 23rd, during our Early Release Day, our teachers participated in an activity called, "Walking in the Shoes of our Students." This activity had our teachers go through a 5 period "day" after school where they sat in the desks of students and participated in 5 different engaging activities by their colleagues. The purpose of the exercise was to not only have our teachers experience, even in a small way, life as a student but also learn from each other the various ways in which their colleagues engage their students in their content area. Below are pictures of our teachers being asked to utilize the vertical whiteboards that are used in our various math classes.

In Mrs. Rincon's AP Spanish class, students learned about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Groups of two created a Google slide presentation to inform their classmates about the facts, goals and ways in which each one of us can be part of the solution to the challenges that affect our world.

There are 17 goals that all United Nations Member States share and "are an urgent call for action", among them are: 1-No Poverty, 2-Zero Hunger, 3-Good Health & Well-Being, 4-Quality Education, 5- Gender Equality, 6-Clean Water & Sanitation, 7- Affordable & Clean Energy, 8-Decent Work & Economic Growth, just to name a few.

Spanish II students are learning about sports and leisure activities, so they prepared a bilingual presentation to talk about a famous athlete of their choice. They shared a brief biography, accomplishments and the attributes needed to be successful.

Students in Mrs. Villalobos' classes were asked to create unique videos to explain various forms of figurative language. Creations included caricature videos of students talking about cliche, oxymoron, and a spot-on impersonation of Steve Harvey and Family Feud where they discussed hyperbole and more.

In Ms. Flores' English Language Development (ELD) classes, students researched and found out more about the famous "Loteria" game that many of our latino students play. Students were able to practice their comprehension, writing, presentation, and more. All students were even shocked to find out that this game did not originate in Mexico but in Italy. Translations of the terms were done in English; students developed personal cards that represented their culture; students were given the opportunity to develop their own personalized game; and wrote a statements about why they picked what they did.

If you know that your student is going to miss a significant amount of school, contact our attendance office to create an Independent Study Contract. It will help your student keep up with their studies while they are gone!

Arizona State University and the Department of Defense invite your students to join their virtual Spring 2024 STEMM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine). Sessions started last Saturday, February 3rd and will continue through March 2nd with each session occurring from 10 am – 12:30 pm. Similarly to last Fall, this camp will focus on a variety of STEM fields including blood typing, artificial intelligence, and circuitry and will feature hands-on activities, interactive games, and presentations from professionals. The camp is open to all students ages 13 – 18 regardless of race, color, national origin, or gender. No prior experience required!

The program is free, and all necessary materials will be provided by the program (including a computer for those students who need one). The registration form has two parts - first, information for your participation in the camp, and second, questions related to a research study if you consent and assent to participate. Both sections of this form may take about 20 minutes, and it is encouraged that students and parents fill it out together so that all information can be completed in one sitting. For more information, see the attached flyer and program details below.

Event Details

Where: Online. Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3t0uU1ydsp_b9izjjslKJPVYcL-0-2iiR5EkImXCTV2vvRw/viewform

When: Every Saturday, 2/3 – 3/2; 10 am – 12:30 pm

Who: Students age 13 – 18

For questions, please contact Dr. Tara Nkrumah (cc’d) with ASU at tnkrumah@asu.edu.

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will launch by Dec. 31 as mentioned in an announcement posted by the U.S. Department of Education. The application deadline is April 2.

FAFSFA/CADAA Toolkits and Resources

• The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) has launched the Better FAFSA Awareness Toolkit to help schools, as well as the students and communities they serve learn about the upcoming changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA. The toolkit also includes a link to NCAN’s Better FAFSA FAQs page.

• The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has posted resources for supporting students with the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Subscribe to a CSAC listserv to receive notifications and updates.

• Visit Ed Trust-West’s All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resource Hub that educators and students can use to ensure all high school seniors complete and submit their applications for financial aid.

Februrary is Half Price Museum Month

Get 50% off admission to more than 60 San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoos, aquariums, and more during San Diego Museum Month in February.

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Develop Skills and Win a 360° Camera

SDCOE is partnering with the iVIE Awards and Student Film Festival to host an exciting competition that will help students learn how to use 360° cameras. The winning team will receive a 360° camera for their school program.

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Free Art Education Program for Chicanx and Mexican American Youth

The Somos la Voz program invites Chicanx and Mexican-American identifying youth to work with teaching artists to produce public art. This free art education program for youth ages 12 to 24 takes place in Barrio Logan.

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Holocaust Education Through Art: Student Docent Program

The David Labkovski Project Student Docent and Leadership Training Program offers a practical and impactful means for students in grades 8-12 to delve into Holocaust education and understand the repercussions of antisemitism. The next online training program begins Feb. 4. It is entirely cost-free and students can earn community service hours.

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Virtual Town Hall on Juvenile Court Topics

The San Diego Superior Court is hosting a virtual town hall event Feb. 22. This third session in a series of Juvenile Court-focused public webinars will focus on the support families need before foster care becomes a necessary intervention and feature speakers from the Child and Family Well-Being Department.

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NTSB, alongside In One Instant Teen Safe Driving Program, Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition, and FCCLA, hosted a session titled ‘National Youth Listening Session on Roadway Safety: Amplifying the Voices of Hispanic Youth.’ This event featured Hispanic youths from across the U.S. discussing key road safety issues like distracted and impaired driving, seatbelt use, speeding, and pedestrian safety. They also evaluated current safety messaging. Insights from this discussion included enhancing communication and advocacy for safer driving in Hispanic communities.

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Fall 2024 Admission - Extended Deadlines

Several CSU campuses have extended their application deadlines to December 15 and beyond for freshman applicants.

Visit our application dates & deadlines page and use the “Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications?” feature to view open campus programs and their deadlines.

For more information on Student Health Insurance, CLICK HERE

Seniors! Click on the links below to see the BIG changes for FAFSA for the 23-24 school year. The application won't open till December and changes to who will receive more money!

https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2023-03-21/implementing-2024-25-fafsa-process

https://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/summary_of_changes_for_the_2024-25_fafasa.pdf

Pomegranates can help prevent or treat various disease risk factors including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, oxidative stress, hyperglycemia, and inflammatory activities with more antioxidant power than green tea. So enjoy this luscious fruit and do your body good.

Medicinal uses for Pomegranate

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8595036/

Pomegranates in San Diego

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/pomegranate

After a wound or injury, the body requires more nutrients. Vitamin C is essential in tissue healing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9405326/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8930268/

Protein is also key; after injury, the body needs about 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram per day (for a 150-pound person, that's about 102 grams of protein per day). One breast of chicken is about 32 grams. Tuna is almost pure protein with about 25g. A can of garbanzo beans is about 21 grams. Peanut butter is about 8 grams. So, skip the sugary soda and empty carbs and choose citrus fruit and protein to heal.

Did you know that a ½ cup of beans has 25 grams of protein. Beans contain vitamin C and seven out of the eight B-vitamins--thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, and folate—but not vitamin B-12, which is primarily found in meat and animal protein sources. Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, selenium, iron, zinc, and potassium further support the high-quality nutritional profile of beans. The average adult male intake of legumes (beans and peas) is recommended in the range of 2 to 2.5 c-eq/wk, with female adults at 1.5 c-eq/wk. Beans keep grocery costs down, keep your weight down, glucose down, cholesterol down and your gut health up. Make beans part of your new year resolution and an inexpensive gut health solution. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7915747/

Website: https://vchs.vcpusd.org/
Location: 31322 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA, USA
Phone: 760-751-5500
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