CINCO DE MAYO holds a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance that extends beyond mere celebration. It commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, a pivotal moment in Mexican history. However, its significance varies between Mexico and the United States. In Mexico, it's primarily observed in the state of Puebla, while in the U.S., it has evolved into a broader celebration of Mexican-American culture. It's important for high school students and their families to understand the complexities of this day, recognizing its historical roots while also acknowledging its contemporary cultural significance. Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder of the resilience and unity of the Mexican people, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the diverse heritage and contributions of Mexican-Americans to American society. Through learning about the complexities of Cinco de Mayo, students and families can deepen their appreciation for history and culture while fostering cross-cultural understanding and unity.

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH & JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH May is a significant month for celebrating the contributions of Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Jewish Americans to American society. It coincides with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month. Both communities have made profound impacts on various aspects of American culture, economy, politics, and society. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed immensely to fields like science, technology, literature, arts, cuisine, and more, enriching the nation's diversity and innovation. Similarly, Jewish Americans have played pivotal roles in shaping America's social, cultural, and intellectual landscape, making significant contributions in fields such as business, academia, entertainment, and philanthropy. May provides a platform to recognize and celebrate the achievements, resilience, and cultural heritage of these communities, fostering greater awareness, appreciation, and understanding of their diverse experiences and contributions to the American tapestry.

AP TESTING: During the next 2 weeks, CV will administer over 2600 AP Exams. This is the largest number of exams we have ever given. We are extremely proud of the risks our students are taking and independent of the result, we know that the real win is taking the class in the first place. For those students taking an AP exam, PLEASE BE ON TIME and make sure you ATTEND THE EXAM. Make up exams are only for true emergencies, like a hospitalization or death in the family or a conflict between 2 exams you are taking. Please remember you physical school ID, a clear bottle of water and a snack. We know you are prepared well. Have a great 2 weeks! 

FINAL EXAM ATTENDANCE: Please prioritize your students’ final exams this year. We appreciate you planning vacations AFTER final exams. For an urgent situation that does not permit your student to take their final exam, please work with the teacher to make arrangements. However, know that missing an exam can greatly affect your students grade and/or earn them an incomplete in a course where they will have to make up the exam later. 

Thank you to the Korean Culture Club and Mrs. Song for organizing the 2nd annual Korean Culture Night. What an event!

Congratulations to the following CV employees who go above and beyond for our students and community! 

• 2024 Masonic Award Winners

  • Marianne Rhee 💙

  • Sebastian Duque💙

• 2024 Teacher of the Year

  • Kathi Chapler-Beerman💙

• 2024 Classified Employee of the Year

  • Vetina Sarkissian💙

• Senior Bulletin 2024

• Senior Stuff - Parents, be sure to pre-order special items to celebrate your CV graduate NOW. Click this link to order flower bouquets, gorgeous leis, or teddy bears: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/crescentavalley/ Custom CV Kukui Nut Leis are also available for $25, supplies are limited. To place an order - complete this google form: Kukui Nut Order form. Check them out: CV Kukui Nut Leis

Encourage your students to use the Student Centers to help them to study for their courses. Please use these tips to help your student who may be struggling:

• Access your parent portal to check your student’s progress

• Encourage your student to use their school provided Falcon Calendar to plan their time

• Encourage your student to organize their backpack

• Encourage your student to visit one of our 3 different Student Centers or reach out to our peer tutors from the Science and Medicine Academy.

Reminder: all students and families can use this link or the QR code to report anything you want us to be aware of. You can access this link at our school website, www.gusd.net/cvhs and through the 5STAR app. Thank you!

See Something, Say Something

We’ve received information on many different topics since the last biweekly. Administration is working on these topics. Thank you for the information and keep it coming! 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Student DEI Committee meets regularly the 2nd Thursday of the month @ 7:30am in the library. After a successful Community Culture Night we are excited to plan our next event. We want to encourage all who are interested to participate. We are also planning to create short video clips that will help our students understand the importance of not staying silent. We are looking for additional members of the committee, especially 9th and 10th graders. PLEASE JOIN US! Please email me at cbenitez@gusd.net if you are interested in participating in this committee.

We have held seven Parent DEI committee meetings so far this year. The mission of our committee is:

• The CV DEI committee works to champion inclusiveness within our school campus environment. We are energized around a harmonious vision of inclusion of all marginalized communities. This is done through:

  • adult role modeling

  • fostering dialogue within our diverse membership which is reflective of our school campus population

  • creating a think tank that works to bring our community together

  • supporting the student committee

We are meeting again on Wednesday, May 8 VIA GOOGLE MEET to work out the details of our top 3-5 objectives. Contact cbenitez@gusd.net with any questions or inquiries.

Those objectives include:

• Creating a list of community service opportunities for our students

• Finding/researching visuals for the school that are representative of our student body

• Working on a Focus Group opportunity

• Supporting the student DEI committee on the 3/7/24 Cultural and Community Event

Thank you to the parents who participated. We are very excited about our future. You must be the parent/guardian of a current CV student to participate. Please email me at cbenitez@gusd.net if you are interested in participating in this committee.

We have held seven Parent DEI committee meetings so far this year. The mission of our committee is:

• The CV DEI committee works to champion inclusiveness within our school campus environment. We are energized around a harmonious vision of inclusion of all marginalized communities. This is done through:

  • adult role modeling

  • fostering dialogue within our diverse membership which is reflective of our school campus population

  • creating a think tank that works to bring our community together

  • supporting the student committee

Contact cbenitez@gusd.net with any questions or inquiries.

Those objectives include:

• Creating a list of community service opportunities for our students

• Finding/researching visuals for the school that are representative of our student body

• Working on a Focus Group opportunity

• Supporting the student DEI committee on the 3/7/24 Cultural and Community Event

Thank you to the parents who participated. We are very excited about our future. You must be the parent/guardian of a current CV student to participate. Please email me at cbenitez@gusd.net if you are interested in participating in this committee.

• Last month we had a school wide assembly with CV Alum, Dr. Kristen Gilliland. She was featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt last week about her son’s struggles with cannabis-induced schizophrenia. NBC News: High-potency marijuana highlights the risk of cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders (LINK) 

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  • GCC Representatives 

    • When: Every Wednesday

    • Time & Location:

      • Lunch in the CV Quad

      • After lunch - 1:30 PM in the Counseling Office

  • Last 2023-24 Progress Report

    • Parents and students should check their Q portal to review current marks. Finals are coming soon, and the last day of school is approaching quickly. 

  
  

  • Summer School 2024 Requests

    • The priority deadline for summer requests has ended. If students need remedial courses due to current spring semester grades please contact the counselor ASAP. Summer assignments will be determined in May and will be posted in Q for classes taken at CV. Any new or late requests will be only processed if space exists after current requests are assigned. 

    • Summer Info: https://cvhs.gusd.net/25593_3 

  
  

  • 2024-25 Course Requests

    • Students should submit AP contracts, waivers special applications ASAP. 

  Final changes to any requests is May 17th. Requests can be reviewed in Q Student Portal.
  

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  Follow Falcon Athletics on Instagram for updates on all of our programs as we move into the Spring sports season. Please share w/ alumni https://instagram.com/cvfalcon_athletics?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== 

  • Softball advanced to the 2nd RD of CIF Playoffs after defeating Newbury Park this past week 3-1. They will be heading to Orange Vista HS in Perris on Tuesday

    • Also congrats for splitting a league title & reaching the final of the first Pacific League tournament

  • Congrats to Jaidyn Finley for capturing the Pacific League title for Boys Tennis. He will be competing at CIF Individuals on May 16th

  • Golfer Cole Kim will be competing this week at CIF Individual Finals. 

  • Congrats to Boys Swim for capturing another Pacific League Title

  • Shoutout to Girls Lacrosse on a successful season and qualifying for the D1 Playoffs

  • Thank you to everyone with your patience regarding the stadium project delays. We look to begin making progress again soon.

  • PURCHASE TICKETS TO CV ATHLETICS EVENTS ON GOFAN

  • https://gofan.co/app/school/CA18788?fbclid=PAAaY3IbcJl_1w3FrJiBRd_5BOxZue3Xm7bbr902K6r2TSTLmp4yxNXQiQSQQ_aem_ARrDMbRh8n4LzxckRzhEfOQbKcap1Wj_lIC-gfHX-MoicQTIy8a2nv6DEqbTwhtYtaY 

  Please see the “Athletics” tab on the school’s website for more information & Also links to team websites. 

  
  

Click on the photo to the right to open to our current scholarship opportunities. This page is updated regularly so please visit often. If you have any questions regarding these scholarships please visit Ms. Sarkissian in the Administration Office.

• Teacher Appreciation Card Making in the Quad during snack on Wednesday May 8th 

• Summer Kick Off May 30th

  • We need snacks and refreshments donated 

• Therapy dogs will be in the WellNEST center on Tuesday & Thursday during lunch. 

• The WellNEST Center is on Instagram, follow for helpful information, resources, and event photos: @cvhswellnest

• The WellNEST at Crescenta Valley High School follow the link or QR code to help and donate to the CVHS WellNEST Wishlist!!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R2DFJBW741TE?ref_=wl_share

• Hall Passes- Any student out of class must have a pass.

• Students need to use the appropriate entrances and exits so as to not set off the alarms. 

• Restroom Information: Please know that restroom stalls are limited to one person per stall. In order to ensure everyone’s privacy, there should ONLY be one student per stall in all of our restrooms. 

• Please do not drop off or pick up students from ANY of the staff parking lots. 

• Students - please download the Student Square App and the 5 Start app. Thank you!

At this time, all deadlines have passed and there are no refunds, changes or cancellations of AP Exams.

Important:

• Students should focus on creating a study schedule or plan for their AP Exam(s).

• Students should know the structure and timing of the exam(s).

• Students need to maintain their health during AP Exam weeks. Late exams are reserved for EXTREME illnesses that can be verified. In the event of an extreme illness, the parent/guardian needs to email or call Dr. Pestonji before the start of the exam.

• Students will not be allowed to take the exam if they are LATE to the exam. Late means the directions or exam has started. No refunds or make ups will be given.

• Students need to be practicing with a college board approved calculator if one is allowed on their exam.

• Students can check their exam location in the main hallway.

• Students are excused from classes they miss during the time of actively taking an AP Exam. Students should attend any classes before or after the exam. They are not excused from the entire day.

• All students taking an AP exam MUST have a current school ID in order to be admitted to any exam for which they are registered. 

ON THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM(S) 

May 6-17

• Leave all cell phones and other electronic devices in your locker.

• Do not bring notes, study materials or your backpack.

• You may bring a snack in a clear ziploc back labeled with your name and a clear water bottle with your name on it.

• Bring an acceptable, charged calculator, if necessary for your test.

• All students with 8 a.m. AP exams should be checking in at 7:30 a.m. in their designated room/area. 

• All students with 12:00 p.m. AP exams should be checking in at 11:30 p.m. at their designated room/area. 

• BRING YOUR PHOTO ID!

• BREATHE! YOU GOT THIS FALCONS!!!

If you have questions, contact one of the AP Coordinators: Asst. Principal, Dr. Pestonji at apestonji@gusd.net or teacher Mrs. Besoli at abesoli@gusd.net.

• PTSA: Join Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) by clicking HERE. 

• 한인 학부모회 회원 모집합니다. JOIN Korean Parent Association (KPA) 2022-2023 by clicking HERE! 

  • KPA fundraiser, See details by clicking HERE!

• Armenian American Parents Association If you would like to join the CV Armenian American Parents Club (AAPC) or if you would like more information on future events and activities please email us at cvarmenianparentsclub@gmail.com.

• Adelante, Latinos! Facebook site link HERE, new website coming soon! The scholarship event is planned for Monday 4/8 at 5:30 pm. We are excited to celebrate all of graduating Latino/Hispanic seniors who’ve eaned a cumulative 3.0 or better. 

German Parents Association Is your student taking German at CVHS? Join the German Parent Association (GPA). Contact kimberly@kimian.net for details.

During Homeroom each day we do a multiple of things:

• Monday 5/6: No Homeroom - Late Start Day

• Tuesday 5/7: Principal’s Announcements

• Sown 2 Grow Reflection #17

• Teacher Appreciation Week

• Wednesday 5/8: Teacher Appreciation Activity 

• Thursday 5/9: Group Doodle

• Friday 5/10: ASB Announcements

• Monday 5/13: No Homeroom - Late Start Day

• Tuesday 5/14: Principal’s Announcements

• Wednesday 5/15: Jewish American History Month

• Thursday 5/16: Assumptions Community Building Activity

• Friday 5/17: ASB Announcements

Please subscribe to our CVTV youtube channel to see informative and student created videos on a number of topics including important information about each of our elective courses. 

Keep your eyes on the bulletin and/or the Talon Yearbook webpage for all things Yearbook. 

Glendale Library Arts and Culture - Teen Activities

Prom Plus, the organization that was started after the 1991 death of Crescenta Valley High School senior Berlyn Cosman, will hold its final event on May 18 after struggling to fill volunteer and board positions.

VOLUNTEERS of ALL ages are needed with pre-event planning – please contact meganjohnson0027@gmail.com