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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.
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.
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.
Changes to Student Board aim to increase awareness of PTSA

Changes to Student Board aim to increase awareness of PTSA

Amrutha Dorai October 1, 2013
The board, heading into its second year, is increasing involvement at school and in the community.

PTSA to introduce new programs

Namrata Ramani August 29, 2013
PTSA kicks off the year with seminars, new student group and stress management program.
PTSA will show the critically acclaimed “3 Idiots” during the movie night. Photo from Flickr user 沐小川.

PTSA to hold movie night on Nov. 21

Joyce Varma November 20, 2012
Student committee hosts fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims, aims to increase student interest in PTSA
First PTSA meeting of the year held Aug. 28

First PTSA meeting of the year held Aug. 28

Amrutha Dorai August 30, 2012
Parents and administration lay out plans for 2012-2013
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