The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Seeds of Tranquility: Investigating the growth of Tranquil Tuesday

Seeds of Tranquility: Investigating the growth of Tranquil Tuesday

Sophia Chen, Staff Writer October 31, 2019
Looking into the creation of the self-care initiative and thoughts from Tranquil Tuesday volunteers and participants
Photo by Claire Yang

MV’s got your back: The reason behind the suicide prevention lines on student ID cards

Sarah Young and Claire Yang September 16, 2019
Why the new student ID cards contain suicide prevention information
Photo Illustration // Oishee Misra

Supporting the staff

Brian Xu October 24, 2018

The turning point of now history teacher Scott Victorine’s first career occurred as he was eating lunch at his former law firm. As a paralegal in immigration law, Victorine was overwhelmed with stress....

Challenge Success survey launches discussion on school values

Challenge Success survey launches discussion on school values

Rahul Iyer October 6, 2014
Stanford survey results prompt reevaluation of student health and satisfaction
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.
Members hug after playing cross the line. Photo by Elia Chen.

Peer Counseling Club holds training session for new peer counselors

Elia Chen January 19, 2014
Members learn skills to better their communication.

Challenge Day aims to teach students how to deal with their emotions

Gabriella Monico November 24, 2013
Students and staff members hope to create a safe and accessible environment away from the academic rigor of MVHS.

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.
Senior Anisha Pathak talks to fellow club member junior Aditi Soin.

Peer Counseling Club gains more opportunities as a school service

Elia Chen October 23, 2013

Peer Counseling club hopes to reach more students with its new school status. Recently, two students came into Student Advocate Richard Prinz’s office for help with their friendship problems. However,...

Creating the connection

Creating the connection

Amrutha Dorai November 19, 2012
Students link support organizations available on campus to create community
Challenge Day held Nov. 15

Challenge Day held Nov. 15

Jennifer Lee November 16, 2012
Students open up to peers, share personal experiences with one another
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