Monta Vista PTSA

PSAT & SAT Prep Classes

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Get the best deal in town to prepare your student for the PSAT/SAT test**!

MVPTSA sponsors PSAT/SAT classes taught by our very own MV Math and English teachers. Priced at just $200 for the PSAT class and $250 for the SAT class, the classes are significantly less expensive than commercial prep classes. Class fees also cover the textbooks used for the course. Open to all Monta Vista Students. Recommend for 11th and 12th grade. Space is limited -- registration open(click here)

PSAT: Sept 30-Oct 10 (8 Classes - 4 for each subject) (Test date is Oct 19)
SAT: Sept 9-26 (12 classes - 6 for each subject) (SAT test date is Oct. 5)

**All classes are 3:45 to 5:45 PM on a Monday - Thursday at Monta Vista High School. Classroom details will be emailed to the student as well as the parent after registration and before class begins.

A $25 refund fee will be charged for any refund issued before September 6 . No refunds after September 7..

A $25 refund fee will be charged for any refund issued before September 23 for PSAT classes. No refunds after September 23 for PSAT classes.

Any questions, please contact psatsat@montavistaptsa.org

On March, 26th Dr Julie Xie presented a wonderful talk on applying the principles of positive psychology to nurture our teens. The presentation was well attended and appreciated by parents and students of MVHS and KMS. Dr Xie has kindly agreed to share her presentation material.

Presentation Slides

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Kids Under Pressure and What We Can Do About It
Challenge Success Parent Education Evening with Dr. Lisa Damour
September 27 | 7-8:30pm | Stanford University

There is a rising tide of stress and anxiety surrounding our youth today with unprecedented pressure to achieve at all costs. Join Challenge Success, a non-profit affiliated with Stanford's Graduate School of Education, for an evening of education and inspiration with best-selling author and psychologist Lisa Damour and Challenge Success Co-Founders Madeline Levine and Denise Pope to learn more about the value of healthy stress, the risks of unhealthy stress, and practical solutions for how families and schools can support kids to have balanced and fulfilling lives through K-12, college, and beyond.

Students, parents, and educators are welcome to attend. Get more information and purchase $10 tickets here.

We welcome back Syrous Parsay for his insightful and informative talk on "College Planning Road Map" on Tuesday Sep 24, 2019 , 7PM – 9PM in the MVHS Auditorium. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of the college application process including:

Review of a step-by-step "roadmap" including how to plan for academics, testing, extra-curricular activities, college selection, submission strategies, writing effective essays, financial planning, and more.
Insights on how to manage the stress of the process.
Understand roles and responsibilities of the students, parents, and support resources.

Please bring a notepad and pen to take notes, as there will be no handouts. Electronic note taking is ok. No photos or video recording per Mr. Parsay’s request.

Roadmap Evite Signup

SANP will be June 5, 9pm

Seniors: Buy Tickets Here!

NEXT MEETINGS:
Wed, Sept 11 @ 7:30pm
in the MV Library

Visit mvsanp.org for more info

MV Terminology

Ever wonder what is ROTB, SAT, APUSH, APES, Tutorial?
Click Here to find the answers and find the meaning of lots of other terms used at MV and in the PTSA.

Upcoming Events

Sept 5 Back to School Night
Sept 9 to 26 SAT classes (Test date: October 5th)
Sept 17 Board Meeting, 7pm,  Rm A112
Sept 21 Monta Vista HS 50th Anniversary, 11am-2pm
Sept 24 Parent Seminar: Syrous Parsay–College Roadmap, 7-9 pm, Auditorium
Sept 27 Principal's Coffee - 9-10am
Sept 30 PSAT classes start.

Oct 1 to 10 PSAT classes continue
Oct 14  Staff Learning Day
Oct 14 to 18 Homecoming Week
Oct 14 Fall Funding Grant Applications Due
Oct 15 Board meeting, 7 pm, Room A112

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