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GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

GOLDENVALLEYHS.ORG

OCTOBER 2015

Welcome to the October edition of the 2015-2016 monthly school newsletter from Golden Valley High School. October is a very important month as October 16th is the date in which Quarter 1 grades will be submitted. Please visit our school’s website at www.goldenvalleyhs.org, where you can find updated information and our monthly calendar, which includes student activity information, athletic events, bell schedules, and much more.

GENERAL INFORMATION GVHS Mission Statement The mission of Golden Valley High School is to provide all students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for post-secondary success in a global 21st century society. Infinite Campus Parent Portal Parents, have you been checking your student’s grades, attendance, assignments, etc. on the campus portal? It’s a great way to stay on top of your student’s success! If you have not created a portal account yet, please visit www.hartdistrict.org and click on “Infinite Campus” on the secondary title bar to create an account and gain access to your student’s information. PAWS Center Golden Valley High School's PAWS Center (Parent Awareness, Workshops and Support) focuses on connecting our school, families, and the community to help our students succeed at GV and beyond. We are here to assist you with anything you might need to help your student be successful. Please email us or stop by anytime. We are open during school hours. The PAWS Center will be working with PAC this year offering various workshops to support our parents. We are located in the 500 building at GVHS. If you have any questions and/or concerns please contact us at [email protected]. 661.298.8140 ext.1500 I Care For Kids is being offered by the Assistance League of Santa Clarita. I Care For Kids is a program that will be available all year long. This program will pay for eye exams and eyeglasses for any student who needs them. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information. Parent Advisory Council Our GV PAC Mission Statement: To encourage and provide opportunities for parents to get involved and actively participate in our students' education, build on their strengths, and support them in reaching their goals. The Parent Advisory Council meets the 4th Monday of each Month in the Golden Valley Library. First Semester Meetings: November 4, 2015 @ 6:30 pm December 7, 2015 @ 6:30 pm Second Semester Meetings: January 25, 2016 @ 6:30 pm February 22, 2016 @ 6:30 pm March 28, 2016 @ 6:30 pm May 2, 2016 @ 6:30 pm (last meeting for the 2015 - 2016 school year) Everyone is welcome! Questions about PAC? Contact Sue Alterman at [email protected].

GVHS Library Hours/Services: Welcome to Golden Valley Library, home of the Grizzlies! We're happy you're here to spend time in the library, whether it's to explore new books, get some work done, do research, talk to library staff, work with the counselors....there's so much you can do there! Monday-Thursday 7:15am-3:15pm Friday 1-hour late start 8:15am-3:15pm Friday 2-hour late start 9:15am-3:15pm Minimum days: 7:15am-1:00pm Intervention Golden Valley High School works diligently to ensure that students are achieving at high levels. In so doing, we have created an Intervention Program to meet the many needs of our students. Student Work Center: is Mon-Thurs. from 3:10 - 5:10 p.m. in the GV Library for All Subjects. ELL students and parents: Tutoring and support is available every Friday late start in room 205 at 8am! Come in to finish homework, study, work on projects or work with a tutor to improve your grades! Math Center is open 3 days a week -- all levels of math are welcome to attend! Tuesday from 3:10 - 4:10 p.m. in room 503 Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45 a.m. in room 504 Thursday from 3:10 4:40 p.m. in room 501 Science Support: Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 310 with Mr. Zayas Social Studies Support: will be offered 4 times before the 1st quarter ends. The two dates in October are: Tuesday 10/13 from 3:15-4:15pm in Room 513 Thursday 10/15 from 3:15-4:15pm in Room 513 Spanish Support: There is Spanish tutoring available every Tuesday in library from 3:10-4:10. If your student can't make it on Tuesdays please contact their teacher to find out about other times your student can be supported. Other comments or questions, contact Courtney Straka at [email protected].

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Counselors just met with all 9th graders and worked with the Naviance program to develop a 4 year plan. The 4 year plan helps students to map out their courses for the next 4 years. PSAT The PSAT or Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, will be given at Golden Valley High School on Wednesday, October, 14, 2015. Why should you take the PSAT? It will help you start getting ready for college, practice for the SAT, and enter scholarship competitions. PSAT sales began September 21st for juniors and sophomores and the cost is $20. Students may register with the ASB office during normal school hours, before school, and during brunch and lunch. Students may also register on-line through the GV Web Store. Please see Mrs. Navia in the counseling center for more information. College Visits for Juniors and Seniors Attention all Juniors and Seniors: The following colleges will be visiting Golden Valley to discuss admission requirements and answer all questions, Come sign up in the counseling office ASAP! UCSB on 10/1 University of Utah on 10/12 CSUN on 10/26 Northern Arizona University on 10/27

Annual African American College Planning Conference Golden Valley High School will be hosting the 3rd Annual African-American College Planning Conference on Saturday, October 24th, from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. This event is open to all high school students and their parents and will focus on the needs of those students in grades 10th through 12th. The conference will provide a variety of workshop topics including: How to Afford College, Why Consider a HBCU, and The Value of an Education. These workshops will assist students in planning for college and will be followed by a College Fair that focuses on southern California universities and HBCU's. Judge Kevin Ross from America's Court television show will be the keynote speaker for this event. For more information and to reserve your seat by October 12th, please contact Cherise Moore at [email protected]. Scholarships The 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award is available to students who have participated in community service activities over the past year. The winner may receive a $1000 award. Applications are available on Naviance or from Mrs. Navia in the counseling center. The deadline to submit is November 3rd.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Strength United is a CSUN Community Agency that focuses on preventing domestic violence and sexual assault. They are currently hosting a Healthy Relationships Club on our campus called, Grizzly Strong. The have now starting free classes for parents in the Santa Clarita Valley. Please check out the PAWS Center Website for more information and to download the flyer. Classes start October 7th and will be held on Wednesdays from 10am12pm. Contact Andrea Larco, the group coordinator, at 818-933-9470. The Child and Family Center is offering a Empowered Parents of Teens Class. It is a FREE group for Parents and caregivers of children 12-17 years of age. Please contact Phyllis Nadler at 661/259-9439, ext 3014 for more information. David Delbuono with the Outreach Neighborhood and Services division of the City of Santa Clarita oversees a homework club that meets at the Park Sierra apartments in Canyon Country. The homework club is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm. If you would like more information, please contact David at [email protected]. The program is also in need of students who are willing to volunteer their time tutoring. Please contact David if you are interested in either attending or volunteering. For the siblings of GV students! In Newhall, at the Savia Community Center (next to Dollar Tree), they are hosting a After School Enrichment Program for students in grades 3-8th grade. They are providing homework help in addition to arts and crafts. Contact Real Life Church at 661.705.4729 for more information. Students must be registered to attend. Special Needs Resource Fair When: October 17, 2015 10 am- 2 pm Where: California State University, Northridge- University Student Union (USU, see map for directions) Cost: Parking: $6 per car, Admission: FREE!

ATHLETICS Our Fall Sports are off to a great start. Cross Country, Football, and Girls’ Volleyball league play begins as all three programs look to continue on their improved preseason results. Girls’ Tennis and Girls’ Golf continues to build on their league play leading in to the last half of league play. For more information regarding our sports programs please contact one of our Athletic Directors: Robert Fisher, Co-Athletic Director, [email protected], or Mike Edwards Co-Athletic Director, [email protected]. Follow us on twitter @GVHSAthletics Varsity Football League Games: 10/9 at Valencia at 7pm 10/16 vs. Canyon at CHS at 7pm 10/23 vs. Hart at COC at 7:30pm 10/30 vs. West Ranch at CHS at 7pm Varsity Girls’ Tennis League Games: 10/1 at Hart at 3pm 10/7 vs. West Ranch at 3pm 10/8 at Saugus at 3pm 10/13 vs. Canyon at 3pm 10/15 at Valencia at 3pm 10/20 vs. Hart at 3pm 10/22 at West Ranch at 3pm 10/28-29 League Finals at the Paseo Club Cross Country League Meets: 10/15 Foothill League Meet #2 at Central Park at 3pm

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball League Games: 10/1 at Canyon at 5:30pm 10/8 vs. Valencia at 5:30pm 10/13 at Hart at 5:30pm 10/15 vs. West Ranch at 5:30pm 10/20 at Saugus at 5:30pm 10/22 vs. Canyon at 5:30pm 10/27 at Valencia at 5:30pm 10/29 vs. Hart at 5:30pm Varsity Girls’ Golf League Matches: 10/13-10/14 Newhall Cup at TPC