Parents

Parent Involvement

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

Interested In Joining The YVHS PTSA?

PTSA

What does it mean "to join PTSA"?

Our goal is to create a relationship through collaboration with students, families, schools and the community.We provide provide the following in order to promote student success:

Provide scholarships to our Senior students
Provide scholarship for student field trips.
Provide teachers with monetary support all related to school activities or programs
Teacher Appreciation Week
Funding for Grad Night

How do we know that PTSA money is really being used for our children?

Can anyone volunteer and help at school?

Do PTSA members get paid when working at the schools?

Do we have to volunteer in the school to be a member?

PTSA FORMS

PTSA Forms

All requests have to be approved in advance by the YVHS PTSA at the meetings. Print and complete the form to request reimbursement or payment authorization. Bring the form with attached original receipts to the next PTSA meeting or place them in the PTSA mailbox in the office at YVHS.

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Donations

If you would like to donate, please make checks out to "YVHS PTSA" and mail to Ygnacio Valley High School

755 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94518

click on the donate button below.

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PTSA Community Letter

What Are Our Goals?

Our Goals are to build community, donate to teacher & school needs, organize Teacher Appreciation Week, and provide scholarships

Meetings

April 6th, 2024 11am - Executive Mtg

April 15th, 2024 6:30pm - PTSA MTG

May 4th, 2024 11am, - Executive Mtg

May 13th, 2024 6:30pm - LAST PTSA MTG

July 15th, 2024 - First PTSA MTG 2024-25 School year

Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30 PM in room 210/212.

YVHS PTSA Meeting Calendar

Board Members

2023-2024

President: Elisabeth Hernandez (Ely)

Vice President-Membership: Lucia Palcios

Treasurer: Lawrence DeSantis Jr.

Secretary: Ana Cristina Amores

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Newly Elected Board Members will begin starting July 1st, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.

PTSA Resources

PTSA Letterhead

PTA Family Resources PTA Recursos para Familias

LGBTQ-glossary(PTA).pdf (PDF)

hate-uncycled-student-toolkit.pdf (PDF)

English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC)

What does an ELAC do?

The ELAC is responsible for:

Advising the Principal and staff on the programs for EL students
Developing the Site Needs Assessment
Informing parents of the importance of school attendance and academic achievement
Training the ELAC officers on their roles and responsibilities
Providing training opportunities for EL families
Advising and participating in DELAC (District-level ELAC)
ELAC meets 4-5 times per year

Why is it important to get involved in ELAC?

The ELAC meets to discuss the diverse needs of our English Learner students. We need you to come, share your feedback, and tell us how we can best support your child and family.

"The California Legislature is committed to assuring that parents/guardians of English learners have a voice in the education of their children. This belief is reflected in the passage of specific California Education Code (EC) and California Code of Regulation (CCR) sections requiring English Learner Advisory Committees (ELAC) and District English Learner Advisory Committees (DELAC) to be in place in schools and districts that educate English learners.

California Education Code (EC) 52176(b) states, "Each school with more than 20 (21 or more) pupils of limited English proficiency shall establish a school-level advisory committee on which parents or guardians or both, of such pupils, constitute membership in at least the same percentage as their children and wards represent of the total number of pupils in the school and designate for this purpose an existing school level advisory committee or subcommittee of such an advisory committee, if the advisory committee or subcommittee where appropriate, meets the criteria stated above."

What is the Seal of Bi-Literacy?

What is DLEAC?

Parent Workshops

Training

ELAC members shall receive training materials and training which will assist them in carrying out their required advisory responsibilities. Training shall be planned in full consultation with committee members, and funds from appropriate resources may be used to meet the costs of providing the training to include costs associated with the attendance of members at training sessions.

Currently, we have families that speak a variety of languages and need language support. Our EL students and their families speak at least one or more languages including, but not limited to:
- Spanish
- Filipino / Tagalog
- Chinese / Mandarin
- Farsi/Dari
- Arabic
- Farsi
- Urdu
- Russian
- Vietnamese

Welcome to ELAC!

Ygnacio Valley High School's English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is comprised of parents, staff, and community members and is specifically designed to advise school officials on English Learner program services.

We welcome you to join us!

Elections

The parents or guardians of English learners elect the parent members of ELAC. Parents or guardians of English learners shall be provided the opportunity to vote in the election.

If you are interested in joining, please contact our Community School Coordinator at 925.685.8414 ext.3610

School Site Council

Purpose

Council Members

Lucia Antonio (Teacher)

Amy Arreola (Student)

Laura Barajas (Parent)

Ashley Barajas (Student)

Lauren Carpol (Teacher)

Brianna Carrion Jimenez (Student)

Christie Loar (Teacher)

Christina Noonan (Student)

Jonathan Pike (Principal)

Crystal Traver (Office Manager)

Carissa Weintraub (Program Coordinator)

Rebecca Wagner (Teacher)

Ana Cristina Amores Vizuete (Parent)

Current SPSA

Previous Year SPSA

Bylaws

Meetings

Agendas and Minutes

Athletic Boosters

Music Boosters

Volunteers

How do you Volunteer?

Parent volunteers play a crucial role in schools for several important reasons:

Supporting Teachers and Staff: Parent volunteers help alleviate the workload of teachers and staff by assisting in classrooms, organizing materials, and preparing activities. This support allows educators to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks.
Enhancing Educational Activities: Volunteers contribute to the enrichment of educational experiences by leading extracurricular activities, tutoring students, or providing expertise in specific subjects or skills. Their involvement expands the resources available to students beyond the standard curriculum.
Building Community Engagement: When parents volunteer, they become more connected to the school community. This engagement strengthens relationships between families, teachers, and administrators, fostering a collaborative environment focused on student success.
Supporting Special Events and Projects: Volunteers play a vital role in organizing and executing school events such as fundraisers, book fairs, field trips, and cultural celebrations. Their assistance ensures these events run smoothly and are enjoyable for students and families.
Providing Role Models: Parent volunteers demonstrate the value of community service and active involvement in education to their children and other students. They serve as positive role models, showing the importance of giving back and supporting one's school.
Advocating for Student Needs: Volunteers often serve on parent-teacher associations (PTAs) or school councils, where they advocate for resources, policies, and initiatives that benefit students. Their advocacy helps ensure that the school meets the diverse needs of its student body.
Improving Communication: Through their volunteer efforts, parents gain insights into the school's operations and challenges. This understanding enables them to communicate more effectively with teachers and administrators, fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration.

Overall, parent volunteers are invaluable assets to schools, contributing their time, skills, and enthusiasm to enhance the educational experience for all students and strengthen the overall school community.

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Your involvement in your student's academic journey is invaluable. Your involvement in your student's education shows them that learning is a priority. Together, we can create an environment where every student can achieve academic success and thrive. Here are ways you can make a significant impact on their success.