CVHS WEEKLY e-BULLETIN

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

MONDAY 09/25 BANKING DAY Periods 1-7 Late Start 9:37 am

First Lego League Meeting, 3:30-7:00pm – Cafeteria

Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Webb HIS @ Webb; JV 3:30 pm @ CVHS

3v3 Basketball Tournament

Esports Tryouts, Valorant 4:00-6:00 pm via Discord

CV Swim & Water Polo Dine-Out, Panda, La Canada 10:00 am-10:00 pm

Volunteers Needed for Dunsmore School Carnival; Grab a friend and get some Service hours!

TUESDAY, 09/26 Periods 1,3,5,7

Boys Varsity Water Polo vs. Muir HS @ Muir 3:30 pm; JV 4:30 pm

Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Arcadia HS @ Arcadia 3:30 pm; JV 3:30 pm @ CVHS

Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Pasadena HS @ Pasadena 3:30 pm; JV/Frosh 4:45 pm

Scandinavia Parent Meeting, 7:00 pm Underground Theater

WEDNESDAY, 09/27 Periods 2,4,6,7

CV Armenian Parent Club Meet & Greet, 7:00 pm Quad

THURSDAY, 09/28 Periods 1,3,5,7

Boys Varsity Water Polo vs. Hoover HS @ Glendale HS TBA; JV TBA

Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Hoover HS @ CVHS 3:30 pm; JV 3:30 pm @ Hoover HS

Super Tutor Training, via Zoom, 4:15-5:15 pm

Speech and Debate Practice, 4:30-7:00 pm Rooms 5304-5307

Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Burroughs HS @ CVHS 4:45 pm; JV/Frosh 3:30 pm

Sign up for Football Home Game Concession Stand by Noon today!

FRIDAY, 09/29 Periods 2,4,6,7

Boys JV Water Polo Claremont Tournament @ Claremont TBA

FemPowerment Club Meeting, Career Center @ Lunch

Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Flintridge Prep @ Scholl Canyon TC 3:15 pm

Boys Varsity Football vs. Muir HS @ GHS 7:00 pm; JV 4:00pm

ComedySportz Varsity, Underground Theater 7:00 pm

Homecoming Dance Guest Pass Forms Due in AP Office for Approval

SATURDAY, 09/30

Boys JV Water Polo Claremont Tournament @ Claremont TBA

Cross-Country Brea Invitational @ Carbon Canyon, TBA

Girls Frosh Volleyball-Chatsworth Frosh Tournament @ Chatsworth 8:00 am

PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS FROM ANY OF THE STAFF PARKING LOTS. THIS INCLUDES THE COACHES’ PARKING LOT NEAR THE FIELD. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CROSSWALKS TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF STUDENTS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.

BANKING DAYS 2023-2024

08/21, 08/28 09/11, 09/18, 09/25 10/02, 10/16

11/13, 11/27 12/04, 12/11 01/22/24, 01/29

02/05, 02/26 03/04 04/01, 04/08, 04/15, 04/29

05/06, 05/13, 05/20

NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH: There are many contemporary Latino writers students particularly enjoy: Luis Rodríguez, Always Running; Nicholasa Mohr, In Nueva York, Nilda; Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street; Julia Alvarez, In the Time of the Butterflies, How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents; Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima and Albuquerque; Manlio Argueta, One Day of Life; Mario Bencastro, Shot in the Cathedral; and Claribel Alegria, Luisa in Realityland.

Here are some children’s movies on Netflix you can watch with your family:

1. Vivo 3. El camino de Xico 5. Maya y los Tres

2. Pachamama 4. Chupa

on Disney+: 6. Coco 7. Encanto

CVHS HOMECOMING DANCE: Homecoming Update: Head's up, Falcons! Homecoming will be here soon. Tickets are on sale now in the student store - $45 with an ASB card and $60 without. Beginning this year, all CV students must turn in a signed Behavior Agreement in order to purchase a ticket to any event. Copies are available in the student store and in the ASB office - Room 1102. Homecoming Theme will be revealed on Friday at snack. Be sure to participate in all the spirit dress days and attend the rally on Thursday, Oct. 5. The Big Game will be Friday, Oct. 6, and the Homecoming Dance will take place at CV on Saturday, October 7, 2023, 7:00-11:00pm. Homecoming Court nominations are being accepted this week using the 5 Star App, or the posted QR code. Homecoming Court will be announced on Friday, September 29.

CV SWIM & WATER POLO DINE-OUT – PANDA EXPRESS: Come support the CV Swim and Water Polo Teams at the Panda Dine-Out on Monday, September 25th from 10am-10pm in La Canada. Please let them know you are there for the fundraiser at check out and if you are ordering online don't forget to enter the fundraiser code 359871.

3v3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: There is still space for teams to enter the Intramurals 3v3 Basketball Tournament. If we get enough teams, we can open a second bracket. See Mrs. Beers in Room 1102 to sign up. Next rounds of games is Monday, September 25.

INTERESTED IN ESPORTS? TRYOUTS START THIS WEEK! Be a part of our Varsity or JV CIF qualified teams! All are hosted online on Discord.

Valorant: 9/25 - 4:00-6:00 pm

League of Legends: 9/26 - 4:00-6:00 pm

Join our Discord and fill out our forms for tryouts here! Email jpoole@gusd.net for more info.

CV PTSA FOOTBALL GAME CONCESSIONS NEEDS YOU! We're seeking volunteers to help in the CV Snack Shack at home games. There are time slots for adults and students! Our next opportunity: Friday, September 29, CV vs. MUIR, (It's Rosemont Night!).Varsity Football 7pm; JV 4Moyse Stadium, Glendale High School. Get in FREE (we will provide a list to the ticket sellers at the gates.) You must sign up through SignUpGenius by 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 29th. You’ll also receive tickets for free food items, courtesy of CV PTSA. Student Volunteers get 2 hours volunteer credit for every hour volunteered!!!. Questions, contact Sevanna Moradi at sevannah25@gmail.com or (818) 919-5076. It’s a lot of fun, so grab a friend and sign up.

All volunteers need to be PTSA members. Join here: PTSA MEMBERSHIP or use the QR code.

Student volunteers get 2 hours volunteer credit for every hour volunteered! Questions: Please contact CVHS PTSA Sevanna Moradi at sevannah25@Yahoo.com.

SPRING BREAK 2024 TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C. AND HISTORIC VIRGINIA! Are you interested in taking a trip over Spring Break to our nation's capital and experiencing the beginning of the American colonies? This trip is open to all CV students. Please see Mr. Hall in 2312 for more information. You can also email him at ghall@gusd.net. You can also register using the QR code on the bright yellow flyers posted around campus or visit www.academicexpeditions.com and click on "GO TO MY TRIP." Enter tour code: cvhs2024

CVHS ETLP HONEY BAKED HAM FUNDRAISER: Support CVHS ETLP and enjoy a delicious Honey Baked ham just in time for the holidays. See the QR code on the HONEY BAKED flyer and support them with the purchase of a gift card. ETLP receives a generous 20% of your purchase.

AMERICAN ARMENIAN PARENTS CLUB MEETING: Please join for a Meet and Greet on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm, in the CV Quad (if weather permits). If not, then we will be meeting in the CV Library. Please RSVP via email to CVarmenianparentsclub@gmail.com, by September 25th. If you would like to join the CV Armenian American Parents Club or if you would like more information on future events and activities please complete the following FORM.

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF) 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - MOST VALUABLE STUDENT (MVS) CONTEST: The 2024 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 13, 2023. ENF awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2024.

LEGACY AWARDS: The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2023. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 5, 2024. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link. For any questions, please contact Ruth McNevin (mcnevinr@aol.com)

2023 NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST: Create Your Masterpiece! Calling all artists! Create your dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts piece addressing the theme “I am Hopeful Because...” Find guidelines at: https://tinyurl.com/glendaleptareflections . Submit entries by: October 20, 2023. Upload original artwork/s to: https://tinyurl.com/CVHSreflections23

Contact Info: Lea Awni | Reflections Art Program crescentavalleyreflections@gmail.com

PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

PARENT AND STUDENTS: Don't forget to download the 5 Star App and the ParentSquare App for all important up-to-date information. 5 Star App ParentSquare App

LEMONADE STAND: Volunteers needed to help serve lemonade at snack to students. Sign up at LEMONADE STAND SIGN-UPS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DUNSMORE SCHOOL CARNIVAL - Friday, Sept 29. We are looking for student volunteers to help run our carnival games, activities and snack stands. It will be a fun event! Students can receive up to 4 hours of volunteer credit. Please sign up using the Sign-up genius here: https://tinyurl.com/DunsmoreCarnival2023. If you have any questions, contact Jo Kay Ghosh (Dunsmore PTA, VP of Volunteers) at jokaychan@gmail.com.

NEW!! CVHS SPIRIT BLANKETS ON SALE NOW - In the student store or the online webstore. $60 with an ASB card - $70 without! Checkout our Webpage and reserve your CV Blanket TODAY! Crescenta Valley Blankets! #highschoolblankets #tagyourblanket

Purchase your AP Exam(s) September 12 through November 3, 2023.

In person at the CVHS student store with credit card, cash, or check payable to CVHS -OR- Online at the student store with a credit card (Processing fee applies). Don't forget to fill out and turn in your AP Exam Registration form! Submit it to the Student Store with payment or, to Ms. Jones in the Assistant Principals’ Office, if paying online. Latecomers, beware! after November 3rd, a $40 late fee per exam applies.

COST OF EXAMS

$100 per exam
AP Seminar or AP Research: $146
Fee Reduction $36 per exam (for eligible students)
Exam Cancellation Fee: $40 per exam
If you are eligible for free and reduced lunch program, you may receive the AP Exam Fee Reduction. You must bring proof (e.g., Letter from Nutritional Services). See Registration Form for more details.

Seniors, If you plan to pursue scholarships before graduation, please take a moment and visit our scholarship page on the CVHS website (https://www.gusd.net/Page/16254). As we are informed about the latest scholarship opportunities, our list will be updated so check back frequently.

Get Involved….Join a Club!

APPLICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR FALL 2023 ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN! Only Seniors and Juniors may apply. Underclassmen applications open in the Spring Semester. The application is ONLY ACCESSIBLE in the Google Classroom with this code: st262hj. Please share this code!!
Extra information: Candidates must meet the GPA requirement of 3.5 weighted GPA or above to apply. The application deadline is October 3rd at 4:00 p.m. via Google Classroom. Cont’d….
Please TYPE your applications, and submit them as a PDF. With your application, please provide evidence that you have a weighted 3.5 GPA or higher.

Bylaws will be collected AFTER your acceptance. We will collect donations as soon as we are able.

Please email any of the officers for questions. Blank files or files that cannot be opened will not be reviewed. NHS will not open files until after the deadline and once the review process begins. Please check that all files are available and accessible for staff review.

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Glendale High School. Meet with college, university, and industry professionals from around the nation to learn about topics from financial aid, out-of-state options, and various career pathways. Visit gusd.net/collegefair for a list of participating institutions.

UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS AT CVHS: All visits are during student lunch time in the Quad area.

University of Colorado, Boulder Friday, September 29, 2023

Drexel University Friday, October 6, 2023

Loyola Marymount University Tuesday, October 10, 2023

CSUN Wednesday, October 11 (11:00am, during senior application workshop)

New York University Monday, October 16

UC Los Angeles Thursday, October 19, 2023

WellNEST: The WellNEST Center is a safe and inclusive space on campus that provides supportive resources and crisis information for students and faculty alike. Please check out their webpage for more information and hours of operation. https://www.gusd.net/domain/4798

GUSD COLLEGE & CAREER DIVISION NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE: The Glendale Unified School District College and Career Division website (https://www.gusd.net/collegecareer) will publish newsletters and maintain information about college rep visits, and UC, CSU, Common App application workshops. Please continue to check the website for registration links, updates, and upcoming events. The Newsletter (coming soon) will provide links to a variety of events ranging from college rep visits, Financial Aid nights, Career exploration and other resources.

COMMUNITY SERVICE WEBSITE: Students, remember to submit all community service hours through our Community Service website. All the information you will need is there. No more forms, no more lost paperwork! From the CVHS home page, find the Students Tab at the top. Next from the drop-down menu, click on Community Service. At the bottom of the page, click on Click here to fill out the Community Service Form. Here is the link to the page. https://www.gusd.net/domain/1295. Questions, concerns, email me, Mrs. Gay, at rgay@gusd.net

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DUNSMORE SCHOOL CARNIVAL - Friday, Sept 29. We are looking for student volunteers to help run our carnival games, activities and snack stands. It will be a fun event! Students can receive up to 4 hours of volunteer credit. Please sign up using the Sign-up genius here: https://tinyurl.com/DunsmoreCarnival2023. If you have any questions, contact Jo Kay Ghosh (Dunsmore PTA, VP of Volunteers) at jokaychan@gmail.com.

Please visit our scholarship page on the CVHS website https://www.gusd.net/Page/16254). As we are informed about the latest scholarship opportunities, our+ list will be updated so check back frequently.

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