El Estoque

Behind the Scenes: PTSA

Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski • September 27, 2023

Acknowledging Cultural Celebrations

Abdullah Memon, Aditya Shukla, and Justin E Kim • December 5, 2020

The MVHS administration’s stance on cultural awareness and reducing workload for traditionally celebrated holidays

PTSA: Adult outlooks on teenage mental health

Michelle Chen • December 3, 2019

Comprehending parent and expert strategies for and opinions on the topic of teenage stress

The key to success: Positive Psychology

Claire Chang and Tina Low • April 8, 2019

Psychologist G. Julie Xie began her presentation on Positive Psychology with a simple question: What are the main challenges that families in the audience often face? “Learning to deal with failure,”...

Coffee with the Principal

Claire Chang and Tina Low • October 26, 2018

irculating around the room, 35 parents introduce themselves to Principal Ben Clausnitzer. They sit in a circle with cups of steaming coffee in their hands, conversing casually, asking questions and talking...

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.

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

Catherine • December 4, 2013

During a short 30-minute meeting on Nov. 26, PTSA discussed updates from the previous meeting

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

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 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