CVHS BiWeekly: Graduation & Summer

This year has gone by so quickly and I can’t even believe it is June already! I am so proud of all of you. We’ve taken important steps, as a school, in helping one another feel like they belong at CVHS. We’ve grown in our recognition and respect for the diversity of our school population and we are more inclusive. We still have work to do but it feels like we are committed to that work. I am also proud of our academic, athletic, and artistic accomplishments as a school. We have so much to celebrate! I hope during the next 8 weeks, you make sure you take time for yourself and breathe. Live in the moment and enjoy being 14, 15, 16, 17 years old. Trust me, it only happens once! One day, you will sound like me and many of your teachers saying, “Remember the old days when…” I look forward to seeing each of you in August grow into your next grade level. I am excited to welcome the Class of 2028 to CV and look forward to all they will bring with them.

To the class of 2024, thank you for being you. I’ve gotten to know so many of you and I truly look forward to all you will accomplish as citizens of the world. Remember to come back and see us (with appropriate ID of course 🙂) and tell us all you are doing. Good luck and know that you are loved by your Falcon Forever Family.

June is Pride Month. Recognizing Pride Month is essential for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. It is a time to celebrate the contributions, history, and culture of the LGBTQ+ community while promoting acceptance and understanding. By acknowledging Pride Month, we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ peers, affirm their identities, and commit to creating a school where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. This celebration not only enriches our community but also teaches us the importance of diversity and human rights.

FINAL EXAM ATTENDANCE: Please prioritize your students’ final exams this year. We appreciate you planning vacations AFTER final exams. For an urgent situation that does not permit your student to take their final exam, please work with the teacher to make arrangements. However, know that missing an exam can greatly affect your students grade and/or earn them an incomplete in a course where they will have to make up the exam later.

Graduation photos are available by entering https://bit.ly/4bye0ZX

into your browser or call Bronson Photography at (818) 249-5864 or scan the QR code below!

Dates:

Monday June 10th -Tuesday, July 16th

Semester 1 classes: June 10th-June26th (no school June 19th)

Semester 2 classes: June 27th-July 16th (no school July 4th and 5th)

Bell Schedule:

8:30 am-1:45 pm (snack break 10:55-11:15): Regular Full Day classes

Special Classes:

8:30 am-10:55 am OR 11:20 am-1:45 pm: College Writing Class (seniors only)

2:00 pm-4:25 pm: APEX class (11th/12th grade credit recovery only)

1:15 pm-5:45 pm: Biotechnology class (Academy students only)

GUSD/CVHS is only offering in-person summer school on the CVHS campus. Daily attendance is extremely important. 1 day is equivalent to approximately 1 week of the normal school year. Students who are absent more than 3 days will be dropped and will not receive any credit for the course.

Recognized by the GUSD Board of Education, we are proud to honor:

Michael F. Escalante Senior Scholar Award: Alexander Gopala

Masonic Scholarships: Eric Eubank & Elliot Jang

GSMA Future Educator Scholarship: Elena Agakiyan

CVHS Members of the GUSD Student Advisory Council:
• Alexander Gopala
• Ilani Martinez
• Zora McCoy
• Lukas Newman
• Madison Nguyen

Congrats to all for your hard work and dedication!

• Landon Takeichi
• Jayden Takeichi
• Michel Gabriella
• Mia Kim
• Sophia Awan
• Theo Tim
• Saeron Kim
• Jonsoo (Jeremy) Choi
• Andrew Ortiz
• Darcy Ireland
• Ariah Armen
• Nyrie Shoffner
• Noor Ghanti
• Makenzi Van Eps

• Weekly Schedule - 6/3 - 6/7

• June - Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

• June - LGBTQIAA+ Pride Month

• May 31-June 5, 2024 Final Exams for grades 9-11

• June 5, 2024 CVHS Class of 2024 Graduation

• June 10 - 26, 2024 - Summer School 1st Semester

• June 18, 2024 1 - 4pm DEI Committee meeting to create coordinated events for 2024-25.
  

• June 19th, 2024 - Juneteenth - No Summer School

• June 27 - July 16, 2024 - Summer School 2nd Semester

• June 20, 2024 1 - 4pm DEI Committee meeting to create coordinated events for 2024-25. r

• June 22, 2024 - Hometown Country Fair @ CV Park

• July 4-5, 2024 - No Summer School - Holiday

• August 12th - 16th, 2024 - CVHS Welcome Week

• August 12 - 8:30am - 11:30am - Seniors

• August 12 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm - English Language Learners and Students with IEPs

• August 13 - 8:30am - 11:30am - 11th graders

• August 13 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm - 10th graders

• August 14 - 8:00am - 9th Grade Link Crew Day:

• Students Report to Gym - Parent Meeting in MacDonald Auditorium

• August 15 - 8:30am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 3:30pm - Make Up Day

• August 21st, 2024 - First Day of School!
• August 23rd, 2024 - Back to School Carnival at CVHS

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!

See Something, Say Something

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!

• Summer School 2024 Requests
  

• If students need remedial courses due to current spring semester grades please contact the counselor ASAP. Any requests will be only processed if space exists.

• Summer Info: https://cvhs.gusd.net/25593_3




• 2024-25 Course Requests

• If spring grades impact placement for fall classes. Please email your counselor.




• Counselors will be on Summer Break from June 7th-July 29th.

• GUSD Summer College and Career Bootcamp
  

Ignite 2024 is now open for student registration! This summer intensive college and career readiness program is open to the class of 2025. Students will explore the following:

• *Career pathways
• *College Majors
• *Admissions and financial aid for higher education institutions
• *Personal statements for Common App/UC App

Location- Glendale High School

Date/Time: Monday to Thursday, July 22 to 25 from 9 am to 1 pm. Please click here to access flyers. The registration QR code on the flyer leads to this Google Form.

• Tryout Dates & Information can be found on our schools athletics website.
• 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==
• Please see the “Athletics” tab on the school’s website for more information & Also links to team websites.

• The WellNEST will be open during Summer School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come by and check us out!

• 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

Results should be posted in July. Check your AP Student account.

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.

• 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 any 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!

• PTSA: Join Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) by clicking HERE.

• 한인 학부모회 회원 모집합니다. JOIN Korean Parent Association (KPA) 2022-2023 by clicking HERE!

• KPA fundraiser, See details by clicking HERE!

• Armenian American Parents Association If you would like to join the CV Armenian American Parents Club (AAPC) or if you would like more information on future events and activities please email us at cvarmenianparentsclub@gmail.com.

• Adelante, Latinos! Facebook site link HERE, new website coming soon!

German Parents Association Is your student taking German at CVHS? Join the German Parent Association (GPA). Contact kimberly@kimian.net for details.

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.

• The 2024 Talon Yearbook will arrive in the summer later this month. We will post to @crescentavalleyhs @talon.yearbook and the yearbook homepage on the school website when we know the exact dates. We will have two days of distribution for you to pick up your preordered book.

• If you did not preorder, we have 150 available for preorder starting Monday at snack or lunch only in the student store. It will be $110 CASH ONLY. We will sale at snack or lunch through the week or until the 150 preorder spots are taken.

• When the books arrive, if we receive more available for purchase, we will announce on the platforms listed above.

Keep your eyes on the bulletin and/or the Talon Yearbook webpage for all things Yearbook.