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‘Iron Chef’ competition leads to sweet success

‘Iron Chef’ competition leads to sweet success

Anjali Bhat • December 8, 2013
Six teams of four strategize to create the perfect meal featuring the secret ingredient: peppermint.
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
Most of the TA duties listed in the FUHSD student assistance policy sheet are clerical tasks like answering the telephone and delivering messages; anything that involves viewing another student’s record is forbidden. However, despite the rules, most teachers allow their TAs to grade papers. Photo by Shuyi Qi.

Administration reinforces ‘no grading by teacher assistants’ policy

Shuyi Qi • December 4, 2013
After TA discusses student’s grade, administration addresses the controversy regarding TA’s duties.

Staff remembers JFK assassination

Joyce Varma • November 22, 2013
Teachers reflect on moment they learned of tragedy as schoolchildren 50 years ago.
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.

Leadership introduces weekly Friday Fundays

Karen Feng • September 5, 2013
The first of weekly Friday Funday events held at lunch on Aug. 30 to promote school spirit.
2013 says good-bye

2013 says good-bye

Varsha Venkat • June 12, 2013
Graduates receive diplomas at commencement ceremony on June 7.
Remembering Ruben

Remembering Ruben

Soumya Kurnool • April 10, 2013
He was our Campus Supervisor for over 15 years, but his title does not begin to capture the imapct he had on the school community
A photograph of Campus Supervisor Ruben Delgado is posted on a sign near the tennis courts, where the custodial staff has planted flowers in his memory. Delgado died March 23 of a heart attack, and students and staff have planned memorial services and other dedications. Photo by Amrutha Dorai.

Students and faculty commemorate Ruben Delgado

Amrutha Dorai • March 30, 2013
Church service and memorial garden among plans to remember longtime campus supervisor’s life.
Campus Supervisor Ruben Delgado dies

Campus Supervisor Ruben Delgado dies

Cynthia Mao • March 24, 2013
Delgado, part of the MVHS community for over 15 years, suffered a fatal heart attack March 23.
Senior Sherry Roohi named Foundation Student of the Year

Senior Sherry Roohi named Foundation Student of the Year

Joyce Varma • March 15, 2013
The Foundation Student of the Year Award is awarded to well-rounded students.
Emily Zhang writes a card for the Beanie Babies Drive

Students organize Beanie Babies Drive for Sandy Hook Elementary

Joyce Varma • December 23, 2012
Late teacher Ron Freeman’s collection to be mailed to survivors of Newtown shooting.
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