Ygnacio Valley HS: Wolf Den News!

YV Families,

Happy February! I hope that everyone is staying safe, warm, and healthy during these cold winter months.

As we move forward into this month, I want to remind families we are already scheduling students for next year. Please review what courses your students should be taking and what electives they may wish to take. We also are excited that our Athletic teams are doing well. Our YV student athletes are representing the our school proudly and continue to show the community how amazing our YV family truly is. A big thank you to our coaches who put in countless hours in support of our athletic programs and mentoring our student athletes. Our winter rally is coming this Friday, Feb 10th. We are excited to celebrate YV pride. Lastly, there will be no school on February 17th & 20th in celebration of Presidents day.

Students First. Learning Always!

Go Wolves!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman

AAPAC is open to the parents/guardians of MDUSD African American students. Check out the link below for their latest video. They are looking forward to expanding the African-American Parent Advisory council throughout Mount Diablo Unified. As we are rapidly approaching Black History Month, let us continue to remember the contributions of African people to the United States. Their next event will be a districtwide Black History Month celebration on February 23 at 6 PM @ MDHS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWw1-tXOvIk

Students will be required to select their courses on line through the Aeries Homelink system for the 23-24 school year. Students will have a variety of courses and electives that we have offer at Ygnacio Valley. It is important that your student at home completes this course selection so they can be scheduled for the next school year.

Feb. 7: Special Ed. Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom re Legislative Day priorities
Feb. 13: Mt. Diablo Business Education Alliance (MDBEA) meeting at 4 p.m. at Ygnacio Valley HS

Feb. 17: School Recess (No classes; No COVID testing; District Offices open); Classified Employee of the Year nomination deadline

Feb. 20: Presidents' Day Holiday - no school; District Offices closed; No COVID testing.

La Familia has a 40 year history of providing high-quality mental health and community support services in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are committed to building a vibrant and multicultural agency to provide services that meet the needs of the individuals and families in our community.

We have lots of sports going on at Ygnacio Valley High School this month. Come support our YV Student Athletes and show our school pride. Games times are for Varsity level only. Junior Varsity is approximately 90 minutes before a Varsity game time. You can check out further information at the following link. Max Preps Sports

Go Wolves!!

Boys Soccer

Play this Friday at 7:00pm hosting 2nd round of playoff against TBD. They beat American High School 5 -1 on Tuesday, Feb 14th. Way to Go!!

Girls Basketball

Take on Del Norte High School in Del Norte on Wednesday, 2/15. The game starts at 7:00pm.

Boys Basketball

Take on their 1st round at home this Saturday at 7:00pm against TBD.

We wish all our athletes a good game and appreciate all student athletes for their hard work and school pride as they represent our Wolf Pack! Go WOLVES!!!

SPRING SEMESTER IS HERE and the counseling department is ecstatic to welcome back Ms Taylor Sukoski from maternity leave and to have a full counseling team once again!!

New Year New Caseloads:

Last Names...

“A” thru“Garcia-C”

Ms Madison Kelleher

Office: Room IC-1

Phone: (925) 685 - 8414 ext.3651

email: kelleherm@mdusd.org

“Garcia-D” thru “Ochoa”

Mrs. Taylor Sukoski

Office: Room: IC-3

Phone: (925) 685-8414 ext. 3653

Email: sukoskit@mdusd.org

“Ochoa-A” thru “Z”

Mr. Carlo Navarrete

Office: Room: IC-2

Phone: (925) 685-8414 ext. 3652

Email: NavarreteC@mdusd.org

*Hablo Espanol*

School Counselor Office Hours 8:15am-3:30pm

Students can access counselors before school, brunch & lunch, or during the school day with a pass from their counselor or teacher.

Appointments can also be requested with counselors via email

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!!!: @yvhs_school.counselors

Upcoming College Visits: Sign up through Naviance under the College Tab, or through Teachmore

• Scholarship links

• Exclusive Ygnacio Valley High Scholarships

Financial aid night on Feb. 7 from 3:30-6:30pm.

HBCU Fair will be Feb. 2nd, and more information to come.

Student assistance with financial aid and college applications during Advisory periods and Wednesday’s after school.

Every Senior is required to submit their financial aid application. The due date is March 2nd. For assistance and additional information please contact Mrs. Cardona at the Career Center in room IC-5.

What’s needed to complete your Financial Aid Application?

FAFSA Application

CA Dream Act Application

Please look at the files below for updated Scholarship Information.

Diablo Valley College: Students planning on attending DVC in the fall must complete steps to enroll. Please see Mrs. Cardona for assistance in room IC-5.

• Scholarship links

• Exclusive Ygnacio Valley High Scholarships

Financial Aid Workshop Tomorrow 2/7/23! Please click here:

Flyer. Every Senior is required to submit their financial aid application. The due date is March 2nd. For assistance and additional information please contact Mrs. Cardona at the Career Center in room IC-5.

What’s needed to complete your Financial Aid Application?

FAFSA Application

CA Dream Act Application

Career Center Events:

2/7 Financial Aid Workshop 3:30-6:30 in room 301

2/16 DVC Career Education Presentation during Advisory

2/23 CSU East Bay Rep. Visit during Advisory

2/28 DVC Support Services Presentation during Advisory

Students may sign up at the Career Center to attend presentations.

Questions about colleges, universities, career pathways, or questions about financial aid and SAT? ACT? Meet our College and Career Advisor Mrs. Maria Cardona in room IC-5. Next to the Wellness Center

Need to reach Mrs. Cardona? You may schedule an appointment by visiting the CCC page HERE

or email at cardonam@mdusd.org

Work permits will be completed by our College & Career Advisor, Ms. Maria Cardona. Please turn in your work permit request forms in either the Vice Principal's Office or to the College & Career Center in room IC 5. Work permits take approximately 2 days to complete and will be ready in the College & Career Center. All students applying for a work permit, must have a 2.0 Grade Point Average, and positive attendance in school. Please see Ms. Maria Cardona for more information or email: cardonam@mdusd.org (habla espanol)

YVHS has a great opportunity for you to be involved and stay informed. PTSA is a non-profit organization for parents, students, and teachers to come together and support the educational experience for all at YVHS. Meetings are usually held monthly and bring important information to help you support your child through High School. Please Visit this Link YVHS PTSA below if you wish to know more or visit them at the YVHS Facebook page.

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YVHS tiene una gran oportunidad para que usted participe y se mantenga informado. PTSA es una organización sin fines de lucro para que los padres, estudiantes y maestros se reúnan y apoyen la experiencia educativa para todos en YVHS. Las reuniones generalmente se llevan a cabo mensualmente y brindan información importante para ayudarlo a apoyar a su hijo durante la escuela secundaria. Visite este enlace YVHS PTSA a continuación si desea saber más o visítelos en la página de Facebook de YVHS.

Advisory: Make Appointment for Advisory

PLAN YOUR FUTURE!

Advisory is for improving your learning and we expect you to take advantage of this opportunity! Right now, you are assigned to one of your teachers. However, you can still make an appointment with one of your other teachers! There is limited space so please check to see if there is room.

• Need help in Math? Make an appointment with your math teacher!
• Need to make up a quiz in Science? Make an appointment with your science teacher!
• Need to work on a group project for History? Make an appointment with your history teacher!
  

1. Go to https://www.teachmore.org/ygnaciovalley/students/ and login with Google Login

2. Click blue button “Student Created”

3. Select correct date, event (Advisory), and teacher

Remember: you MUST go to the teacher you select! Go immediately there before the tardy bell rings.

Teachers can also make appointments. If a teacher makes an appointment for you, you HAVE to go to that class. If you don’t go, you will be marked absent.

You have 3 choices:

• You make an appointment with one of YOUR teachers and go to their class

• A teacher makes an appointment with you and you go to their class

• You go to your Home Advisory if you don’t have an appointment scheduled by the afternoon before Advisory (Monday for Tuesday Advisory; Wednesday for Thursday Advisory)

Remember: You MUST be in an Advisory with one of your own teachers!

Questions? Check here!

IB

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program here at YVHS is going strong! As we prepare for the upcoming IB Exams in May, there are several fun things to share with you.

• Our 5-year evaluation wrapped up in December with many positive observations and some helpful suggestions for growth. We will share the official report with you once it's received from the IB Organization.
• IB Info Night for 9th, 10th & 11th graders THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th 6:30 to 7:30 What is so special about the IB program and IB classes? Why should EVERY student at YVHS take at least one IB class? Come find out and discover the options available to your student!
• SAVE THE DATE! IB Gala on Thursday, February 9th 6 PM to 8 PM This is an open house and the event is open to everyone. Help us celebrate the successes of our IB students and see what they have been up to! IB Certificates (exam results) from last year will also be handed out to those who graduated in 2022.
• Learner Attribute of the Month: Reflective "We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development." Would you like to recognize a student, staff member, or another parent as someone who demonstrates being REFLECTIVE? If yes, thank you! Please Click HERE.

Scheduling for the 2023-24 School Year

YES! It's almost that time of year! We are getting our Program Guide together and we are very excited about classes we will be adding to our lineup for the 2023-24 school year. More information to come soon!

Questions about IB? Contact Carissa Weintraub at weintraubc@mdusd.org or 925-685-8414 x 3607.

Aeries Estudiantes / Padres

Aeries Parent Portal Homelink is available to review your student's data anytime. Please login using the link below or download the App on your smartphone.

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Aeries Parent Portal Homelink está disponible para revisar los datos de su estudiante en cualquier momento. Inicie sesión utilizando el enlace a continuación o descargue la aplicación en su teléfono inteligente.

• February 1: HBCU Fair Field Trip @ College Park
• Senior Portraits: February 6-8
• Spirit Week February 6-10
• Winter Rally Friday, February 10
• Winter Dance Friday, February 24

It's time to order your YVHS Yearbook! The yearbook features all students and memorable high school events for you to enjoy.

Don't forget to reserve yours by clicking on the following link for more information. YV Yearbook

As part of the State's "Free School Meals For All" program, all students are now entitled to free meals. Our Cafeteria staff is working hard in preparation for all students to access these meals. We are so excited that students now have access to one of the most basic needs to support their learning.

This form replaces the application for Free & Reduced Lunch.

Alternative Income Form English

Alternative Income Form Spanish

For more information, go to the Food and Nutrition page on the MDUSD website. Forms are also available in the main office.

County Connection offers bus service and has a special service to accommodate the YVHS bell times. There is currently a pilot program offering youth ages 6-18 discounted fares using the Youth Clipper Card. Please see the following flyers for more information:
Youth Clipper Card - English
Youth Clipper Card - Spanish

File

Ygnacio Valley High Printing.pdf (PDF)

What is Pass2Class?

Pass2Class offers free bus passes to Contra Costa students at the beginning of the school year to encourage the use of bus transportation to and from school. Pass2Class reduces traffic congestion and air pollution by reducing the number of cars being driven to school. Up to two months of rides are being offered for the 2021/2022 school year to help students as they return to in-person learning.

Passes are available while supplies last.

¿Qué es Pass2Class?

El Pass2Class le ofrece pases de autobús gratis a los estudiantes de Contra Costa al principio de cada año escolar, para incentivarlos a utilizar el autobús como método de transporte para ir y venir de la escuela. El Pass2Class ayuda a reducir el tráfico, el congestionamiento y la contaminación, al utilizar menos vehículos como método de transporte escolar. Estamos ofreciendo hasta dos meses de viajes en autobús para el año escolar 2021/2022, para ayudar a los estudiantes a retornar a la escuela y a las clases en persona.

Los pases estarán disponibles hasta agotar su existencia.

Website: https://yvhs.mdusd.org/
Location: 755 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 685-8414
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YVHSCommunity/

Principal, Ygnacio Valley High School

Email: pikej@mdusd.org
Website: https://yvhs.mdusd.org/
Location: 755 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 685-8414