Bulletin for 10-8-2020

Wed Oct 7 16:15:32 PDT 2020

El Diamante High School
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners!
Daily Bulletin

Thursday, October 8, 2020

VUSD Announces<https://www.vusd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=797&ModuleInstanceID=9045&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=84952&PageID=6472> Grab-n-Go Meals Services
Meal service will continue during the school year but ONLY ON THURSDAYS at two service times: 10-12pm and 5-7pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the entire week. Click here<https://www.vusd.org/eldiamante> for resources and/or more information.

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Student Attendance - If you need to call Attendance to clear an absence or have your student excused for an appointment in advance, please call your Attendance Office at 735-3501 directly.

STUDENT NOTES AND ACTIVITIES

Today:

*        Congratulations to Cindy Tayagua-Abarca (11th) and Yahir Rivera Chavez (12th) for being recognized as Students of Character by the Tulare County Office of Education. They will be featured in this year's Character Counts "Weekend Edition" in the Visalia Times-Delta and the Tulare Advance-Register. Great job to our school representatives.

*         The El Diamante XL Program will be starting soon. For all start dates and updated information, please follow us at @ELD_XL, our website https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and the El Diamante School Bulletin. Any questions or concerns contact Mr. Ybarra at 559-972-2101, please see the attached flyer for more information!

*        CASH FOR COLLEGE F.A.F.S.A. NIGHT: SENIORS ONLY - Monday, October 12th, via Zoom, hosted by COS.

Session 1:  5:00- 5:50 pm   English/Spanish language

Session 2:  6:00- 6:50 pm   English/Spanish language

Session 3:  7:00- 7:50 pm   English/Spanish language

You must sign-up using the google form HERE<https://forms.gle/VSJ6uoYMwHJvSSva9> to hold your place for a session at this event.  Last day to sign up is October 10!  Please see attached FAFSA & Dream Act Application Workshop 2020-2021 Checklist.

*        Please join us for the next PTSA meeting on Monday, October 12 at 5:30 pm on Zoom. Click Here<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5593030823?pwd=cWJpdTRISUtuQ3E0ck1zdEF0Rys5dz09> is the link to join the meeting: Tanya & Jerry Perez will be sharing information on how to prepare for college, relevant for ALL grade levels! Principal Hohne and ASB Leaders will also be giving a brief report on what is happening at El Diamante. Hope you will join us!

*         The Equity and Student Services Department is hosting the first Black Student Union Retreat. It will be held on October 21 from 4-6pm. Parent session is from 6-6:45pm. This is open to ALL 7-12th Grade Students and Parents. Register using the link in the attachment!

*         The first ever Thursday Night Throw-down will be Today, October 8! This a Central Valley competition for high schools to compete against each other in a variety of games and activities all on line. To kick off this new league will are having a spirit week with dress up days that will be part of the Throw-down.

*        The Yearbook Theme for the week is "Food." Here is the link to this week's Google Form where students can submit photos and answer interview questions: https://forms.gle/X2RefcA9WZFwksw5A. Students can fill out the Google Form on Chromebooks or phones. Looking forward to seeing everyone's photos and hearing how everyone is doing!

  *   College Application Season is here. Click Here for all the Application workshops<file:///C:\Users\College%20Application%20Workshops\College%20App%20Workshops%202021.pdf>! We have available resources for launching your UC, CSU, Community College and FAFSA application through CCGI.  This is the best way for Ms. Garcia to be able to assist you with monitoring what you have submitted.  Please remember to launch your applications through your California College account.<https://sites.google.com/vusd.us/vusd-ccr/college-career-readiness/college-application-process> Please reach out via email to Ms. Garcia if you have questions about this process.
  *   COS Concurrent Enrollment Spring 2021 registration will open on December 7- January 10, 2021. If you plan on enrolling into a COS class concurrently this Spring 2021, you must fill out proper paperwork and have your Learning Director approve your class. Please see the attached Spring Registration Calendar and contact your LD if you have questions!

Previous Announcements:

*         Update- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB Test) - Due to the pandemic and the campus being closed, we are not able to administer the ASVAB Test on site.  Here is how you can still take the ASVAB Test in the Visalia office location:

o    You must be at least 17 years old AND have parent permission AND

o    You must contact our representative, Mr. David E Sanders, staff sergeant by email: David.E.Sanders48.ml at mail.mil<mailto:David.E.Sanders48.ml at mail.mil>  or by phone- Office # 559 627 1906. Cell # 559 309 5427 to schedule an appointment

  *   Register to Attend the UCLA Fall Open House October 5-10! See the attachment!
  *   A reminder to please sign up to receive Activity and School Update by registering for your grade level Google Classrooms: 2023 -  m4u3q53, 2022 - xnlqahb, 2021 - q5hd2hv, 2024 - plypdjy

*         Class of 2024: Hello, Miner families! In hopeful anticipation of athletics resuming in late December, we need to get names of all 9th graders interested in athletics. Please click on the click here to complete this survey link.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes_zVnhONIL-gc1Ig67P2o_2FtArIYpZhnmmz6pyZGZ3vTHQ/viewform>

  *   For a DMV Pink slip request, please go to the website here: DMV Pink Slip<https://www.vusd.org/Page/18235> and allow one week for processing.

*         A Message from our Librarian- Hi to all our EDHS students! We would love for you to view our Schoology site and request a library book or two or three. Our plan is as follows: Print requests, fill requests, check books out and have them available by the following morning. We will email you when your books are ready, all you need to do is stop by the attendance office and pick them up! We are excited to hear from you soon........ Mrs. Evaro and Mrs. Coppola

*         Join the VUSD Equity Instagram Page by following vusd_equity.

*        VUSD Social Emotional Wellness provides resources for students and families during this time. Please click here<https://www.vusd.org/Page/18452> to be directed to the website directly.

*       PSAT testing date has been moved to January 26, 2021. More information to come as we receive updates from College Board. Contact Mr. Elms at 735-3511 if you have questions.

  *   College T-shirt Tuesday! Support the College Application season by wearing a College t-shirt to your zoom classes every Tuesday until January 2021!

SENIOR NOTES

  *   CSU Application Workshop:  Seniors-if you intend to apply to one or more of the CSU campuses, be sure to RSVP using the link HERE<https://forms.gle/ML9VfXPcuEMCgZkn9> to attend the Zoom CSU application workshop, which will be held on Tuesday, October 13th from 3:30-7:30pm. Space will fill up quickly. To complete your application, you will need the following:<https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/Documents/application-checklist-freshman.pdf>
     *   A copy of your transcript-you can get this from the Student Services office
     *   Test scores-SAT, ACT, AP
     *   Your social security number, if you have one
     *   Your citizenship status
     *   Your parents' citizenship status
     *   Your parents' annual income If you are applying to the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) you will need your parents' employment background and two recommendations.  If you have questions, email your Learning Director, Ms. Garcia.
*         Seniors! Please check out the updated District Website for resources on College planning and application season. Click HERE.<https://sites.google.com/vusd.us/vusd-ccr/college-career-readiness>

*            Update on Seniors Portraits:  Wednesday, October 14 from 11am-6pm in a drive through format (similar to Class of 2020 commencement). All cars must enter on Crenshaw and exit on Akers. If you have already taken your senior photos at the Essence facility, you DO NOT need to attend this make-up session. Please arrive during your allotted time: Seniors last names A-F please come from 11-1pm, Seniors last names G-M please come from 1-3pm, Seniors last names N-Z please come from 3-5pm. From 5-6pm will be make-up times for any other senior who is not able to make their assigned time. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Garcia at 735-3518 or at mgarcia02 at vusd.org.
*         All College and Career Presentations will take place primarily through our District Offices' College and Career Readiness Department. To keep updated on college speakers and presenters, please reference this website and RSVP using the links provided. Click HERE for more details.<https://www.smore.com/hr9k3f-college-and-career-newsletter?ref=email>

*      Senior Students are able to order Cap and Gown for Graduation 2021 right now or wait until October 28th for the virtual presentation in Homeroom. If you prefer to order now, student and parents can put in an order in the following ways:
1.      going to Jostens.com  OR
2.      Mail their order to the local Visalia Office  OR
3.      Place their order in person at the local Visalia Office at 1222 W. Murray Ave.
a.      They have extended their office hours in October and early November on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-7pm and be open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm in addition to their regular MWF from 10am-5pm.

*         Seniors below are some important dates to remember:
Senior Check List

Check
Important Event
Date

Senior Portrait - Summer - Call Essence @ 741-1257
Immediately or wait until school is able to schedule this.

Senior Portrait Make-ups
To Be Determined
 X
TCOE Virtual College Night
September 8 @ 5-7pm
X
COS Virtual Senior Meeting in Homeroom, Q &A session at 9am via Zoom with COS' Mrs. Salazar
September 23
X
UC Application Workshop
October 7 @10-11am

FAFSA/Dream Act Virtual Application Workshop
October 12 from 5-8pm

CSU Application Workshop via Zoom
October 13 @ 3:30-7:30pm

Virtual Cap, Gown and Announcements in Homeroom
October 28th

PLEASE CLICK HERE<https://www.vusd.org/Page/18230> FOR ALL
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPORTS

 Athletics continues to be suspended until further notice.

*         Athletic Conditioning will start for Fall sports (cross country, water polo, volleyball, football, and cheer) on Monday October 5th. If you have not been contacted by your coach, please contact the coach or the athletic director at jkiser at vusd.org for further information. Go Miners!

*         Attention Juniors and Seniors who are thinking of playing sports in College. You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to participate. Students must be enrolled in a certain number of academic courses in high school to qualify to play at the college level. Qualifications vary based off of the division in which your college participates in athletics. See your Learning Director if you have questions or concerns.

PARENT NOTES

  *   Our first PTSA (Parent/Teacher/Student Association) meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5:30 pm on Zoom. Here is the link to the meeting PTSA Link<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88932146842?pwd=c2VScS8xb3JnWWVFa2d3b3VLdDBmdz09%20All%20>. All are welcome to come and hear what is happening at El Diamante! There will be reports from our ASB student leaders, and Principal Hohne will also be there to give a report. There will be a Q & A time with Mr. Hohne, to help parents & students navigate this new way of doing school! Any questions, please contact Dawn Vink at dvink10 at gmail.com<mailto:dvink10 at gmail.com>. Join PTSA here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa

  *   Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan store on the EDHS Website. http://vusd.org/ElDiamante

*        El Diamante School Marquee messages available to purchase for $50 a week.  Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student.  Call the office at 735-3501 for details and ask for Ms. Trevino.

*        Congratulate your Senior with a Yearbook Ad! Send a message to your graduating senior that will last forever. Get them an ad in the senior section of the yearbook. This year, because of Distance Learning, senior ads will be created and paid for on Jostens.com. Just go to the website, search for El Diamante and follow the instructions. Also, please fill out the attached form and send a picture or scan to Mark Abbott (mabbott at vusd.us) so the Yearbook team knows who is planning on doing a senior ad.

*        If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please fill out the appointment request form by clicking HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6XA-y6eXNQXmWSbLd1KB9JU2aSLXVgpnEuDvV2_lxJNgI6Q/viewform>.

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