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Thursday, November 21 Giving Thanks Lunch Del Amigo

Thursday, November 21 Cyber Security Parent/Student Virtual Assembly 6:30

Friday, November 22 Giving Thanks Lunch Venture

Monday, November 25-29 - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

Friday, December 20 - End of 1st Semester

December 21-January 6th - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

Alt Ed Families:

We have some GRRRREAAAT new Alt Ed. planners for students. I've been giving some out on Fridays, and if I missed a student that would like one, please let me know.

Especially for students that are kinesthetic and visual learners, using a planner has multiple benefits. #1 is reducing stress. Spending just a little bit of time planning out the tasks we need to do will help us immediately with the below benefits, particularly #1-3 below.

Key benefits of time management for students:

• Reduced stress:

  By planning ahead and scheduling tasks, students can avoid the last-minute rush and associated stress.

  
  

• Improved focus:

  With a structured schedule, students can dedicate focused attention to their studies, minimizing distractions.

  
  

• Increased productivity:

  Efficient time management allows students to accomplish more in less time, maximizing their study sessions.

  
  

• Better decision-making:

  Prioritizing tasks and allocating appropriate time for each helps students make informed decisions about their workload.

  
  

• Avoids procrastination:

  By setting clear deadlines and actively managing their time, students are less likely to put off tasks until the last minute.

  
  

• Enhanced confidence:

  Achieving goals through effective time management can boost a student's self-esteem and confidence.

  
  

• Work-life balance:

  Proper time management allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with other aspects of life like leisure and social activities.

  
  

• Improved quality of work:

  With dedicated time slots for each task, students can focus on completing assignments with greater quality.

Thank you,

Alissa Kruse

Venture/Del Amigo School Counselor

Click here if you'd like a virtual meeting with Ms. Kruse

Contra Costa County is inviting Black/African American residents to participate in an important survey to shape the future of wellness services in the community. Your feedback will directly influence the design, services, and locations of a new African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub—a center dedicated to providing culturally relevant and responsive services that meet the unique needs of our community. By completing this 15–20-minute survey, you will help shape decisions on wellness support services and locations that will best serve the African American community. The first 1,000 respondents with valid email addresses will receive a $15 digital Visa gift card! Click here to take the survey

Let TRAFFIX do the driving for you! We offer reliable, safe transportation to and from our school. Learn more about available routes that may be convenient for you, and buy a pass at www.ridetraffix.com.

STREET SMARTS “BE REEL!” VIDEO CONTEST IS HERE!

Enter for a chance to win amazing prizes!

The Street Smarts “Be Reel!” Video Contest invites SRVUSD students to showcase their traffic safety knowledge by creating engaging public service announcements (PSAs) to raise awareness about traffic safety issues within the community.

• Theme: “Safety First!”

• Eligibility: Students in grades 6 – 8 and grades 9 – 12, with separate divisions for middle and high school

• Middle school and high school students can collaborate, but their entry will be judged in the high school division

• Submission deadline: January 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Get ready to showcase your creativity and knowledge—start planning your PSA today!

For full rules and guidelines, please visit street-smarts.com.

• National Native American Heritage Month

  San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month. We acknowledge that this country was home to generations of Indigenous Peoples long before the arrival of European explorers and that these tribes had a unique and vibrant culture. The California State Board of Education recognizes that each student needs an opportunity to understand the common humanity underlying all peoples and our California Frameworks state that the history curriculum must reflect the experiences of all people. During this month, a special focus is placed on improvement in education about Native American Heritage.

  
  
  

  Substitute Educators Day: November 22, 2024

  San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes November 22, 2024, as Substitute Educators Day. Our substitute educators are an essential part of the education of students in our district. They provide continuity in the learning process and safe, healthy learning environments for students. The Board of Education and the district administrative team extend sincere appreciation to the substitute educators of SRVUSD and encourage the community to celebrate their contributions.

  
  

Calling All Green Thumbs! Join Our "Parent & Student Garden Project"

Get Ready to Grow Together!

We're excited to announce a brand new initiative launching on November 4th, 2024: the Parent & Student Garden Project!

This exciting project will see the transformation of our back parking lot into a vibrant and educational garden space for our entire school community. Imagine rows of colorful beautiful flowers climbing trellises, and the joy of learning and working our own garden.

Here's How You Can Be Part of the Fun!

To make this project a reality, we'll be building raised garden beds and planting a variety of plants. While we have the beds secured, we need your help to get everything flourishing!

Here's what we're currently seeking donations for:

• 12 bags of Miracle-Gro Raised Bed Soil (1.5 cu. ft.)
• 8 Tall Garden Trellises
• 50 Succulent Plants or Clippings
• 12 Climbing Plants (similar to Bougainvillea LaJolla)
• 8 Climbing Plants (similar to Glacier English Ivy)
• 2 Water Hose Storage Reels
• 2 Expandable Water Hoses (100ft)

Every donation, big or small, will help us grow a thriving garden!

Ways to Help:

• Drop off donations: If you purchase any of the listed items to donate, you can drop them off at the school office starting Nov 4th 9am to 3pm.
• Donate cash: If you would like to just donate $ we will do the shopping for you. You can drop CASH ONLY off at the school front office starting Nov 1st between the hours of 9am to 3pm.

This project is a fantastic opportunity for staff and students to work together, learn about gardening, and create a beautiful space for our school. Let's cultivate a love for learning and the environment, one seed at a time!

We look forward to growing together!

For any questions, please contact dbarnes@srvusd.net

Email: dbarnes@srvusd.net
Website: https://veis.srvusd.net

Website: https://dahs.srvusd.net/
Location: 10540 Albion Road, San Ramon, CA, USA
Phone: 925-479-1200
Twitter: @venturevikings