Principal's Coffee
We host the Principal's Coffee, a series of informal gatherings designed to foster communication and collaboration between parents and our school administration. Scheduled four times a year—in September, December, February, and April—these events provide a valuable opportunity to connect, share insights, and discuss important updates regarding our school community. We encourage all parents to join us for these engaging conversations, where your voice matters and your involvement helps shape the future of our students. Coffee and light refreshments will be offered by the PTSA. We look forward to seeing you there!
Staff Appreciation Events
Every year, the PTSA orchestrates a series of heartwarming initiatives to convey our deep appreciation for the relentless dedication of our esteemed teachers. Among the cherished traditions are a delightful handmade breakfast and a sumptuous hot lunch, meticulously prepared to symbolize the warmth and care we hold for those who shape young minds. These events serve as tokens of our gratitude, celebrating their tireless commitment to nurturing a future generation. Want to learn more? Contact: [email protected]
Here are some highlight of this year's Welcome Back Breakfast.
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Celebrating Our Heroes - The MVHS Staff Appreciation Lunch
Every year, we come together to show our appreciation for the incredible staff at MVHS. This year, on May 17th, help us say a big 'Thank You' by contributing to our Staff Appreciation Lunch.
A massive thank you extends to all the families whose generous donations brought our Staff Appreciation Lunch to life. Your unwavering support has propelled us beyond expectations, allowing us to achieve our fundraising goal within a mere week! What an incredible testament to the strength of our community.
Join us in extending our heartfelt gratitude to the following families whose contributions were instrumental in making this event a resounding success:
Aidan Chan, Aidan Lim, Alexander Li, Allen Li, Andrew Liu, Angela Wang, Annika Mehta , Asha Boyapati, Carolyn Ruan, Christina Ong, Chunming Zhang, Daniel Ji, David Settles, Edward Li, Ethan Zhu, Grace Lin, Harly Liu, Henry Hu, Horton Zhu, Jasmine Zhao , Jason He, Jeremy Li, Jihoo Won, Joyce Li, Julia Yang, Justin Chen, Katherine Li, Konstanze Forst, Lotus Wu, Lucas, Matthew Settles , Michelle Lee, Miya Sakurai, Nandita Joshi, Nathan Bao, Nishanth Joshi, , Owen Liu, Qi Huang, Raymond Feng, Selina Wang, Sunny Yao, Theeran, Tommy Liu, Vedant Mehta , Vincent Fan, William Liu, Xiang Li, Yutong Zhong
We also want to express our deepest appreciation to all the anonymous donors whose contributions were equally invaluable. Your acts of kindness and generosity have not gone unnoticed. Thank you, once again, for your steadfast support!
A massive thank you extends to all the families whose generous donations brought our Staff Appreciation Lunch to life. Your unwavering support has propelled us beyond expectations, allowing us to achieve our fundraising goal within a mere week! What an incredible testament to the strength of our community.
Join us in extending our heartfelt gratitude to the following families whose contributions were instrumental in making this event a resounding success:
Aidan Chan, Aidan Lim, Alexander Li, Allen Li, Andrew Liu, Angela Wang, Annika Mehta , Asha Boyapati, Carolyn Ruan, Christina Ong, Chunming Zhang, Daniel Ji, David Settles, Edward Li, Ethan Zhu, Grace Lin, Harly Liu, Henry Hu, Horton Zhu, Jasmine Zhao , Jason He, Jeremy Li, Jihoo Won, Joyce Li, Julia Yang, Justin Chen, Katherine Li, Konstanze Forst, Lotus Wu, Lucas, Matthew Settles , Michelle Lee, Miya Sakurai, Nandita Joshi, Nathan Bao, Nishanth Joshi, , Owen Liu, Qi Huang, Raymond Feng, Selina Wang, Sunny Yao, Theeran, Tommy Liu, Vedant Mehta , Vincent Fan, William Liu, Xiang Li, Yutong Zhong
We also want to express our deepest appreciation to all the anonymous donors whose contributions were equally invaluable. Your acts of kindness and generosity have not gone unnoticed. Thank you, once again, for your steadfast support!
Reflection 2024-2025
"Accepting Imperfection"--- That’s the theme for the 2024-25 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Any questions? Email: [email protected]
Any questions? Email: [email protected]
PTSA Grant (Click to visit the Grant Page)
PTSA offers grants aimed at enriching the social, emotional, and academic journey of Monta Vista students. Any member of the Monta Vista staff or student body seeking to address a requirement that enhances the educational environment and aligns with Monta Vista School's developmental goals can submit a PTSA Funding Request.
Completed Funding Requests must be sent to [email protected]or left in the PTSA FUNDING REQUESTS envelope in the PTSA mailbox in the MV Office. Have questions, contact: [email protected]
Completed Funding Requests must be sent to [email protected]or left in the PTSA FUNDING REQUESTS envelope in the PTSA mailbox in the MV Office. Have questions, contact: [email protected]
Parent Education
PTSA takes pride in fostering a strong sense of community by organizing enlightening Parent Education Seminars. These seminars serve as invaluable platforms for parents to expand their knowledge and skills on a variety of relevant topics. From strategies for effective communication with adolescents to navigating the digital landscape with children, these sessions provide essential insights and guidance. By bringing in expert speakers and creating a welcoming space for discussions, PTSA facilitates meaningful connections among parents, equipping them with tools to navigate the challenges of parenthood and support their children's growth. These seminars exemplify PTSA's commitment to nurturing well-rounded, informed families within our school community.
The student representative from the membership group is actively advocating for PTSA member benefits.
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In an effort to alleviate the anxiety and confusion often associated with the college application process, PTSA hosted our inaugural Parent Education Night on November 1st. This exclusive event, initially designed for members and generous donors, was expanded to welcome all school parents due to overwhelming demand.
The event saw a remarkable turnout, with all 250 tickets selling out swiftly, and an additional 20 parents eagerly joining a waiting list. The evening aimed to extend gratitude to members for their continued support while offering valuable insights to parents navigating the challenging journey of college planning with 9th and 10th-grade students. |
Senior All Night Party
For numerous years, the PTSA has been hosting the Senior All Night Party—an eagerly anticipated event. This unforgettable night offers graduating seniors a safe and memorable way to celebrate their accomplishments together. Packed with entertainment, activities, and camaraderie, the Senior All Night Party is a cherished tradition that sends off our graduates in style, ensuring they create lasting memories with friends before embarking on their new journeys.
Monta Vista Career Day 2024
The PTSA plays a pivotal role in the success of the School's Career Day, demonstrating our commitment to enriching students' educational experiences. We actively engage in recruiting parent presenters who bring a wealth of knowledge from a diverse array of careers, ensuring students gain insights into various professional paths. Additionally, our dedicated parent volunteers are instrumental on the day of the event, offering their support to ensure everything runs smoothly. To express our gratitude for the invaluable contributions of our speakers, the PTSA provides a thoughtful breakfast and a thank-you gift to each presenter, acknowledging their time and efforts in inspiring the next generation.
Students representatives
PTSA provides students with abundant avenues to apply their skills and knowledge, empowering them to make a real impact. Below are some of the sample works from the Team 2024: Instagram posts, Awareness flyer, Staff Appreciation cards, etc.
Awards, scholarship and recognitions
The MVPTSA deeply values the unwavering dedication of our students, parents, and teachers who have generously volunteered their time and effort to support our mission. Through our special recognition program, we proudly celebrate their invaluable contributions, which have greatly enriched our school community.
In the 2023-2024 year, we are honored to announce that four of our student representatives have earned the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), with three receiving Bronze Awards and one achieving the Gold Award.
Free Digital SAT Prep Program
You may have heard that in March, the Collegeboard moved the SAT to an entirely digital format. Unfortunately, many students didn't achieve their goal score due to the adaptive nature of the test and the fact that Math Module 2 was much more difficult than any practice test.
To better prepare our students for this test and support our families, the PTSA is launching a partner program with Acely, an AI-powered test prep platform specializing in the digital SAT.
Acely hosted an informative webinar in April 2024, where they demonstrated how to use the platform and provided a unique access code for free usage until the end of the summer. PTSA members should have received registration information in the May newsletter. If you want to learn more about this program and find out how to participate, feel free to email [email protected].
To better prepare our students for this test and support our families, the PTSA is launching a partner program with Acely, an AI-powered test prep platform specializing in the digital SAT.
Acely hosted an informative webinar in April 2024, where they demonstrated how to use the platform and provided a unique access code for free usage until the end of the summer. PTSA members should have received registration information in the May newsletter. If you want to learn more about this program and find out how to participate, feel free to email [email protected].
After the info session, students can got free access to Acely and unlock:
- Question banks for the digital SAT, as well as ACT, AP Bio, English Lit, US History, and World History
- Ability to filter SAT questions by difficulty to prepare for the adaptive digital SAT
- Full-length adaptive practice tests for the SAT
- AI chat to ask for in-depth hints & explanations
- Performance dashboard showing strongest and weakest areas within each test
- Areas to review all missed questions and correct mistakes
- Projected scores for each exam to help students
Safe Routes to School
Monta Vista administrators and PTSA volunteers work with Cupertino's Safe Routes to School Program to identify and build safer passageways for students. Over the summer the city has added green bike lanes and "sharrows" around the school and has begun reviewing crosswalk safety through the city, but there is more that can be done.