It has been a fantastic first week back to school, and the energy on campus is incredible! As we dive into the final stretch of the year, we have a lot to celebrate, recognize, and look forward to.
This month, we are proud to honor the rich tapestry of our school community. Join us in recognizing and celebrating Deaf History Month, Arab American Heritage Month, and Armenian American Heritage Month. These observances provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from one another and appreciate the diverse cultures and histories that make our Falcon family so strong.
A Quick Note on Punctuality
As part of our ongoing effort to ensure everyone maximizes their learning time, we conducted another tardy sweep this week. While we are thrilled that the vast majority of our students were in their seats ready to learn, 13 students were caught in the sweep. Let's make it a school-wide goal to see that number drop to zero next week! Remember, every minute of instruction counts.
Calling All 11th Graders: You've Got This!
To our juniors taking the CAASPP Math and CAST (Science) exams this coming Monday and next Monday: take a deep breath! You have been working incredibly hard all year, and this is simply an opportunity to show off everything you have learned. Get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and trust in your abilities. We believe in you, and we are so proud of you!
Mark Your Calendars for The Week Ahead!
Parent Listening Session
When: Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Where: Cafeteria
Details: We value your voice! We hope to see our parents and guardians there for an open dialogue and community connection.
ASB Spirit Rally
When: Thursday (During School)
Details: Get ready to show your Falcon pride! Our ASB team has been working hard to put together a fantastic rally to pump up our school spirit.
3rd Annual Community Culture Night
When: Thursday Evening
Details: Formerly known as Open House, we are eager to welcome all of our families to campus for an evening of connection, community, and celebrating our incredible students. You won't want to miss it!
40 students went to the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Ontario. Students did very well. They competed in their events, attended workshops, and we hosted a workshop about concussions.
These students were recognized for their achievements.
Sophia Kim - 2nd place in Research Poster
Sofia Garrett and Indra Phukanakin - 4th place in Creative Problem Solving
Natalie De Leon - 6th place in Sports Medicine
Mikaela Ghadimi - 10th place in Pathophysiology
Esther Park received 1st place in the Academic Testing Center with Environmental Health test. She was recognized for receiving the 1st place in California!
Honors ETLP students who are interested in pursuing entertainment as a career, and attended the USITT Stage Expo. They were able to talk to colleges with degrees in entertainment, industry experts, vendors, demo equipment, and participate in hands-on workshops.
Each year, Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, awards $50,000 scholarships, paid over four years, to 30 high school students who plan to major in designated STEM fields at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university. This year our student, Andrew O, is one of the recipients! Great job Andrew!
Falkon Robotics competed this week at Eastside High School. They earned the Gracious Professionalism Award. True Falcon Awesomeness demonstrated this weekend!
CV Track and Field won the meet on Thursday against Burbank and Pasadena!
CV choirs put on an amazing Spring Concert Friday night. Enjoy the beautiful sounds!
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
CV PTSA Board Meeting - Library- 7:00 pm
CAASPP Testing is Here!
Our required statewide testing is here! All 11th grade students participated in the ELA portion of the CAASPP test last Monday. Thank you to all students for helping us to prioritize this assessment. There are 2 more parts to the test and all testing will take place on Monday banking days. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, April 6th- Mathematics
Monday April 13th- Science
Students should be in their assigned classroom by 9:30 sharp. Thank you parents for helping to get them to school on time, well fed, and rested. It is appreciated.
It is very important that students are here and on time on these days! Please do everything you can to help your child to do their best including:
Getting plenty of rest
Eating a healthy breakfast
Being present and on time to school on the above dates.
BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOK CHARGED- we do not have extras to loan out day of testing.
If you have any questions, please contact Lise Sondergaard at lsondergaard@gusd.net.
Prom Plus - Prom Plus needs parents to help plan and fundraise for a safe, supervised, and FUN after-prom party. Please sign up today at promplus.org
Tutoring: If students need additional academic support, please check out the free tutoring options listed on theCV website. We are offering a Math Center this semester in room 5104 with Mr. Gossard.
Thursday April 9, 2026 CV's Community Culture Night (formerly Open House)
Monday April 27, 2026 Adelante, Latinos Scholarship Event @ Hoover High School Seniors, check out the scholarship opportunity. The flyer is attached. The deadline for the scholarship has been extended to next Monday.
Prom Plus BBQ- Community Culture Night (Open House)
Prom Plus needs food items for our upcoming BBQ fundraiser at Open House/Community Culture Night. Please sign up to donate at:
The YMCA is looking for volunteers to help for 3 hours on the weekends with score keeping for basketball games. Games are mainly on Saturdays during the following times: Verdugo Hills YMCA 9am- 2pm and La Canada YMCA 8am-4pm. This is perfect for basketball fans but no experience is required. If interested, please contact: Ernesto Rafael Jr., Sports Director, YMCA of the Foothills erafael@ymcafoothills.org
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Unfortunately, the way community service hours were submitted and tracked in the past has encountered a technical issue, and the data that was collected cannot be retrieved. We understand this is frustrating and concerning for students and families who relied on that system.
To help remedy the situation, from January 2026 through the end of the school year in June 2026, we will be using a paper-based process so students can re-report the hours they have completed and any additional hours earned this year. Paper forms will be available in the library and on the school website. Please use this LINK to print forms at home.
Please note:
Hours completed before January 2026 do NOT require a supervisor’s signature.
Hours completed during and after January 2026 WILL require a supervisor’s signature.
All completed forms should be turned in to Mrs. Gay in the library. We strongly encourage students to take a photo of the completed form for their own records.
We are actively working on a new and improved digital system for tracking community service hours and will share details with the school community once it is ready to launch.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gay at rgay@gusd.net or Ms. Papazyan at npapazyan@gusd.net.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion/ No Place for Hate Committee
This committee is now meeting EVERY Wednesday at lunch in room 1106 (next to the WellNEST). We are currently planning the Community Culture Night and Student Voice Panel.
Are you interested in being part of the student panel on Monday April 13th from 8:30am - 9:30am
Spring Break, Spring Cleaning CV is collecting donations of clothing and other home items, including shoes, backpacks & purses, blankets, sheets, towels, and jackets. Items may be delivered to the ASB Classroom -1102, or dropped off in the front lobby of the school. If you plan to drop off after school hours, you are welcome to leave bags at the ASB/library gate near the corner of Community and Glendale Ave. Kindly contact Mrs. Beers, ASB Director, with questions.
Senior Yard Signs available to order online! Celebrate your senior's accomplishment with a Yard Sign. Available online now thru May 1, 2026. Yard signs will be delivered to CV in May, and will be distributed on campus. Signs cost $25, or personalize it with a name for $30. Order here:
Graduation Flowers and more Don't wait until the last minute, buy your Senior Flowers for Graduation today - pick them up at the ceremony. https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/crescentavalley/
Support CV - 25% of pre-ordered sales are donated to the school.
Prom Tickets are on sale now in the Student Store. Behavior agreements and Guest forms Prom are available in the ASB room and in the AP Office. Completed forms are required to purchase tickets. Prom tickets are included in the Senior Spirit Package, but the forms are still required. Contact Laura Beers, ASB Director with any questions - lbeers-dannerth@gusd.net. Last day to purchase PROM Tickets is April 28!
Graduation Speech Auditions
Follow the 2026 Graduation Speech Auditions google classroom for details and important due dates and auditions. The GC code is:
s2mpc6t4
A draft of your speech is due Friday, April 24, 2026, and will be submitted here.
Auditions will take place Wednesday, April 29, after school in room 1102.
Free Women's Leadership Workshop The Rose Bowl Institute is offering an opportunity for high school (junior/seniors) young women who may be interested in growing leadership skills and networking with women in sports/business/marketing world. They are hosting a FREE Women's Empowerment Luncheon at the Rose Bowl on April 28. Here is the registration link! https://rbiwomensempowermentlunch2026.splashthat.com/
Chromebooks
At CVHS, we are moving toward a digital process for students to report lost, missing, or damaged Chromebooks. Students will now be required to complete an online incident report form before a replacement device can be issued. This change is intended to streamline communication, improve record keeping, and ensure a more efficient process for students and staff.
The form must be completed prior to checking out any new device and can be accessed at the following link: https://forms.gle/Vrf2Bcxrxn8giPKX9.
Counselors' Corner
If your student was absent for the day they were scheduled to meet with their counselor for their 1 on 1 registration meeting, please have your student come by the counseling office during snack or lunch.
The last day to make any course request changes is May 22.
The 26-27 Summer Request Google Form can be found in your student's Counseling Google classroom and is due by March 31st.
Counselors are available via email for questions from parents/guardians. We appreciate your patience as CVHS Counselors will be managing high school caseloads of approximately 530 students with the addition of 100+ incoming 9th grade students per counselor.
Counselors will be available to students during snack, lunch, and after school.
For parent meetings, please contact your student's counselor to make an appointment.
Janelle Evans: D, E, F, G, H, J
Anna Margaryan: B, C, T, U, V, Z
Janet Hong: I, K, L, N, O
Silvia Yi: P, Q, R, S
Iretta (Hanson) Zadourian: A, M, W, X, Y
Spread the word! LA2050 Youth Ambassador applications open now!
I’m excited to share about this year’s LA2050 Youth Ambassador Program, which may be of interest to your students.
My name is Brenda Macuil and I’m one of the Social Impact and Research Fellows at the Goldhirsh Foundation. Each year, we grant more than $1 million to non-profit organizations making Los Angeles better through the LA2050 Grants Challenge.
We’re looking for young Angelenos (ages 14 to 24) who are passionate about making an impact and interested in community engagement and philanthropy to serve as LA2050 Youth Ambassadors.
Participants build skills in community outreach and engagement through interactive virtual training sessions. Then, they get real-world practice through mobilizing friends, family, and neighbors to vote in the LA2050 Grants Challenge, helping elevate the issues that matter most to Angelenos. (March to May 2026, with an estimated time commitment of 12 total hours.)
General Cohort members will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Please, help us spread the word and share this opportunity with the young Angelenos in your community! We would also love to have partners distribute information about the Youth Ambassador program on social media or in their newsletters. If interested, please let us know and we’ll provide you with materials.
College and Career Information
Save the date: Thursday, April 16th
The Glendale Community Services and Parks department will be hosting an Employment & Resource Fair at lunch. Check out summer job opportunities.
Glendale Community College information:
A GCC rep is available in the CV Quad every Wednesday at lunch
5/2- GCC Open House- Check out the Planetarium, Vivarium, and academic departments
GCC Jump Start or Dual Enrollment: See Mrs. Bomar in the CV Career Center for assistance.
The GCC 2026-27 Annual digital form will be available starting the week of April 19th.
GCC SUMMER enrollment will begin April 27th. Dual Enrollment classes are NOT available in the summer.
GCC FALL enrollment begins June 1st. The Dual Enrollment course list will be posted in May.
Please note: Students requesting high school level summer school classes with GCC-Student Success Center should complete the grade level Google request form and wait for directions from their assigned alpha counselor.
SENIORS ~REMINDER ~ Community Service Forms are due to Mrs. Gay in the Library on or before Monday, April 27. Any hours that were previously logged digitally need to be resubmitted for credit using this form, signatures not required.
New hours will also need to be submitted on the above form. Signatures will be required. Questions or concerns, see Mrs. Gay in the Library or email her at rgay@gusd.net
SENIORS:
The GCC Scholars Program will be visiting CVHS on Wednesday, April 8th. Interested seniors can meet with Scholars reps in Ms. Mucic's room 5206 at snack or the Career Center at lunch.
If you still need help submitting the FAFSA or CADAA see Ms. Merrick in the Career Center.
Ms. Merrick, the 12th-grade college adviser, is collaborating with ASB to have a surprise gift event during the annual Senior Sunset. This event will recognize seniors by celebrating all of their hard work and their next chapter with fun items for their college or post high school life adventures. Please consider supporting this event by donating to the Donors Choose link here .
The WellNEST
Our therapy dog Penny, will be in the WellNEST Center every Tuesday. Students are welcome to visit, relax, and experience the comfort and calm that our furry friends bring.
If you’d like to help us keep the WellNEST stocked with snacks, supplies, and comfort items for our students, we have an Amazon Wish List available. Every donation big or small makes a difference!
Amazon Wish List Button Link Down Below.
Thank you for partnering with us to make this a great year for every student!
•REMINDER: Yearbooks are NOT part of the Senior Package. Be sure to order yours ASAP; less than 50 copies remain!
•Current Yearbook Price: $105.
Purchase at www.yearbookforever.com
Reach out to Ashley Sdao (asdao@gusd.net) if you have any questions.
Character and Ethics Word of Month-April- Loyalty
Being faithful to commitments, obligations, yourself, and others.
Parent Organizations
PTSA: Join Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) by clicking HERE.
회원가입신청서 Join Korean Parents Association (KPA) 2025-26: Korean parents—join today and be part of KPA! Show that you care about your children’s education. Becoming a member is the first step to staying involved and the best way to stay informed about what’s happening at school. Click the link to join and see the flyer for more details.
Armenian Parents Club (Հայ ծնողների ակումբ) If you would like to join the CV Armenian Parents Club or if you would like more information on future events and activities please use this link.
