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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

PTSA includes student voices at fifth monthly meeting, held Jan. 28

Colin Kim February 7, 2014
The meeting kicks off second semester with updates from students, staff to improve connection within school.
 ASB vice president senior Leon Chen introduces Legislative Council procedures to its new members on Jan. 30 in the Leadership room. The council discussed denying proposed clubs, the upcoming Challenge Success survey and a poll to determine what students want changed on campus. Photo by Karen Feng.

New Legislative Council reaches out to student body

Karen Feng February 5, 2014
Council members discuss club approval and using student opinion to implement change.
Parents and administrators come together at the Challenge Success meeting to discuss stress at MVHS. Although only 17 parents attended, the PTSA hopes to reach more community members with a campus-wide survey. Photo by Karen Feng.

Challenge Success reaches out to parents

Karen Feng January 22, 2014
PTSA holds Challenge Success meeting on Jan. 14 to introduce program, brainstorm with parents.
PTSA discusses Career Fair and results of WOW at fourth monthly meeting

PTSA discusses Career Fair and results of WOW at fourth monthly meeting

Catherine December 4, 2013
During a short 30-minute meeting on Nov. 26, PTSA discussed updates from the previous meeting
This “stress tree,” developed by the MVHS Challenge Success team during a working session at the Fall Conference, displays the causes and effects of stress at MVHS. The CS team aims to create research-based solutions to increase student engagement, reduce stress and discuss long-term success. Photo used with permission of PTSA President Jim Cunningham.

PTSA discusses academic changes in third monthly meeting

Karen Feng October 25, 2013
Meeting topics included the Common Core, STAR testing, accreditation and LeGos.
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