Thor's Report
Dec. 3rd, 2023
Financial Aid Applications (Seniors Only)
Counselors will be meeting with all seniors in their Government or Economics classes this week to work with them on the financial aid process. The FAFSA/CADAA applications are not yet open, but should be available by December 31st. We will be helping all seniors to create their FSA IDs/create accounts in class this week. Seniors, please bring your Social Security Number, a personal email address, and your cell phone. If you do not have an assigned US Social Security number, we will help you get started with a CA Dream Act application account. Please check your email for more information.
Toni's Toy Drive
Toni's annual Toy drive runs until December 14th. Toys should be dropped off in the counseling office or in Vice Principal secretary Hernandez's office. The target gift recipients are from ages 11-16, so the gifts should be for teenagers. Thank you so much for your help!
9th Grade Cocoa & Cram
Attention Freshmen! Don't miss out on a Valhalla annual tradition, Cocoa & Cram! Please join us on Monday, December 18th from 8:00am - 9:00am in the Student Center for hot chocolate poured by Mr. Cook and Mr. Killam and studying tips from your NorseCrew leaders. This is a fun annual event to help you prepare for your first finals of high school! See you there!
Semester 1 Finals: December 19 - 21st
Valhalla's Cell Phone Policy
As a reminder, cell phones are not allowed to be used during instructional time. We've had an increase in students being distracted by their phones and missing class this last month. Here are a few tips to help students focus on learning:
- ask your student to turn off app notifications. The noises and vibrations entice students to look at their phone more than they should.
- ask them to store their cell phone in their backpack instead of their pocket. Having easy access to a cell phone encourages its over use.
- ask your student to turn off their cell phone at the beginning of the school day. This not only saves their battery life but it also teaches them self-control.
Check the Senior Website
Cap and Gown Info
Jostens.com is the official vendor for Valhalla's Senior Class.
Jostens has opened up the option to order online, or through the local office they have in Poway. Click on this helpful video that walks you through step-by-step on how to order.
Thank you Mr. Bussey for the helpful video!