Diablo Vista Middle School
Danville, California
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- February 25: Last Day to Submit Vote for 1st Annual Best of the Best Book Awards
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February 25: Thirty-Second District PTA 2021 Founders' Day - 6:00pm
- March 1: Special Schedule - ODD day schedule - 6th grade Cohort A in person
- March 2: Special Schedule - EVEN period Day - 6th grade Cohort A in person
- March 3: Special Schedule - ODD day schedule - 6th grade Cohort B in person
- March 4: Special Schedule - EVEN period day - 6th grade Cohort B in person
- March 5: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
- March 6: Gender 101 - 10:30am to 12:00 Saturday via Zoom
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Gender 101 - Saturday March 6, 10:30am |
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SRVUSD, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs and Danville-San Ramon Valley PFLAG are pleased to present: Gender 101 on Saturday March 6 at 10:30am via Zoom. Advanced registration is required.
Our presenters will help participants better understand the LGBTQ+ terminology, gain a better understanding of gender and its component parts and learn the importance of inclusive language
and how to use it.
Our panelists include Lisa Levy and Elisa Tinker, both of PFLAG Danville-San Ramon. This presentation will take place on Saturday, March 6 from 10:30am to 12:00pm via Zoom.
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Pandemic and Loneliness in Kids
Quarantines are necessary for preventing a pandemic spread but forced isolation may have negative impact on children’s mental wellness. Kids feel cut off from friends and family. Here are some signs of loneliness in kids and how parents can help:
- Kids often don’t vocalize their feelings but instead may “act out”. They might be irritable, behave rudely or cry. Parents can help identify the reason for this change and start a conversation about feelings. Ask questions like are you sad, angry or worried?
- Parents should also look out for signs like change in eating habits, disrupted sleep, lack of focus, lethargy.
- Parents should resist the urge to punish or dismiss kid’s feelings. Acknowledge and show empathy. Create a safe space for them to talk about their feelings.
- Encourage them to think more positively. Ask them things they would like to do once it is safe.
- Keep them engaged in activities that interest them like art and music.
- Teach them life skills like cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, money management.
- Encourage virtual play dates with friends or video chats with family members.
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From your Health & Safety Chair |
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A recording of the workshop will be sent to all those that registered. If you would like a link to the recording, please email dvmsptsa@gmail.com.
More Cooperation, Less Conflict
Tired of feeling like you're battling your child to do the right thing? In this interactive workshop, we will learn and practice conflict-free techniques for boosting your child's motivation and cooperation. Reduce your own parenting stress while enjoying a stronger, more cooperative relationship with your child.
Eran Magen, Ph.D., teaches clinicians, educators, and parents how to form stronger, more supportive relationships in their professional and personal lives. Eran received his Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University and served as the research director for the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Pennsylvania.
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SRVCPTA Study Report on the BOE Member Recall Effort |
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SRVCPTA Study Report on the
BOE Member Recall Effort
Make an Informed Decision
Faced with a potential recall of San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) Board of Education (BOE) members during a global pandemic, the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs (Council) formed a study work group to investigate the recall petition of the BOE members and its impact on students and the District.
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is one of the oldest advocacy groups charged with responsibility for providing information and creating a connection between schools and families. Primary goals of PTA include advocating for the education, health, safety, and well-being of all children, and informing, engaging and empowering members and the public on issues concerning children and families.
The purpose of this study is to provide the facts and information to community members to evaluate for themselves the impact of signing the petition to hold a special recall election.
The recall petitions are being circulated now. Should a sufficient number of signatures be collected, the District would be required to pay the costs of the special election, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the recall effort. This committee encourages all parents, guardians, and registered voters to make an informed decision as to whether or not to sign the recall petition.
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Engineering Conference for High School Girls |
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WOW! That’s Engineering is an award-winning conference that has garnered approximately 90+ high school girls in attendance the last few years. At the event, attendees will get to learn about different engineering fields through a series of workshops and design activities hosted by industry professionals.
Some notable companies this year are Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson, Arlo, Langan, Fastly, and Blach Construction! Our keynote speakers and college panelists are excited to share their experience and give valuable advice. We also have an engineering design challenge, with judges from Google, where students can present their solution to an environmental issue and win prizes such as Nintendo Switch Lite and more! All students will be delivered a goodie bag with workshop materials and swag. This is a great opportunity for high school girls to make new friends, understand what it takes to be an engineer, and consider their academic options in higher education.
Date: Saturday: March 27, 2021 - Sunday: March 28, 2021
Where: Gatherly (virtual)
Price: $5 deposit will be refunded after attending the conference (Please email us for a code if you have any difficulties with this amount)
Follow us on Instagram: @swesjsu.wow (main updates/info)
Deadline for registration: Saturday: March 12, 2021
*we only have 120 spots total so please register before the spots fill up, the engineering challenge can be submitted later on by the deadline.
(Please note: This event is for high school girls in California and in 9th to 12th grade only.)
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The DVMS Library is hosting the 1st Annual Best of the Best Book Awards!
Think of the Oscars or the Grammys...but for books! There were so many amazing books published last year, and we’re going to be narrowing them down to the best of the best!
Here are the 3 steps to participate!
- Check out the nominated books on the library website.
- Decide which categories you want to vote for and make a plan to read any of the books you have not already read.
- Once you’ve finished reading, cast your vote! The Google Form is on the library website.
You have until February 25th to submit your vote! By the way, there are more details on the library website, and I’ll be sending an email to all students as well! If you have any questions, please email me!
Thank you !
Lauren Dowd
Teacher Librarian
Diablo Vista Middle School
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Thirty-Second District PTA 2021 Founders' Day |
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A Virtual Celebration
Join us as we honor our PTA Founders, past and present Thirty-Second District PTA leaders, and celebrate our 2021 Scholarship Awardees and Reflections Artists.
Please use the link below to RSVP. We will email you a Zoom link to the Founders' Day Virtual Celebration the day prior to the event.
If you have any questions, please email the Thirty-Second District PTA Founders' Day Chair, Tisha Floratos-Silano, at foundersday@32ndpta.org.
We look forward to "seeing" you on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6 pm.
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Teen Wellness Conference - Feb 20-21 |
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Recognizing the concern about teen mental health and wellness, a local SRVUSD high school student has created an organization called "Not the End" (pending non-profit application) and is hosting "2021 Free Virtual Teen Mental Health Conference" which will provide "engaging conversations on mental health, expert speakers, and stress-relieving activities [and] ... suicide prevention training." Students in grades 7th-12th grades are invited to the two-day virtual conference (FREE). Students only session: February 20, 9am-12:30pm and Sunday February 21, 9am-12pm. Parents/Adults only session: Sunday February 21, 12:30-1:30pm.
This two-day conference, taking place Saturday February 20-21st, features local community leaders and speakers from local organizations, including:
- Amanda Lipp, Mental Health Speaker & Social Entrepreneur
- Scott Chavez, Contra Costa Crisis-Center Outreach and Training Lead
- Dr. Anurag Mairal, Stanford Professor & Sewa Bay Area Chapter President
- Patty Hoyt, Prevention Coordinator, Discovery Counseling Center
- Graham Wiseman, NAMI CA Speaker, BeingWellCA Co-Founder & Chair of CoCo Mental Health Commission
- Elliot Kallen & Michael Hurwitz, Co-Founder & Senior Executive Director of a Brighter Day
- Steve Nimmo, Z-Cares Co-Founder
There is also a one-hour workshop for parents to have an opportunity to listen to a teen's perspective and from those who have lost their child to mental illness.
NottheEnd.org, created by a local SRVUSD high school student, with the mission to "To stimulate conversation around mental health and suicide through peer-to-peer connection and communication".
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NEW SCHEDULE Starts February 1st!
The FREE Grab and Go Meals will now be available on Mondays and Thursdays, starting February 1, from 10:30-1:30pm. Please note that due to the President's Day holiday, there will be no distribution on February 15. And, there will be a "Food Boxes for ALL Families" on February 11 ONLY.
Grab & Go meals are available to all families at NO CHARGE with children 18 years and under. No student ID is required. Visit www.srvusd.net/childnutrition for more information or email srvusdeats@srvusd.net for questions. |
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We are here as a united community to support and encourage each other to become positive, well-rounded, lifelong learners and successful leaders of the future. -Mission Statement DVMS
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