Caption:In the image above, NVUSD staff, students, parents, and community members pose together at the start of a learning journey to UC Davis' College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. This trip marks a key stage in our Strategic Visioning process. Discover more about upcoming Strategic Visioning Community Engagement Opportunities below and experience a few moments from the journey in our Instagram highlights.
In this Issue:
New Student Calendars Available on the Website
Mark Your Calendars: Graduation Dates and Rehearsals for Our Seniors
Belonging for All: NVUSD's Journey Toward Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Districts Visit NVUSD to See TeachTown in Action
Empowering Student Success with STAR Data at Unidos
Digital Literacy: NVUSD's Partnership with SmartSocial
Board of Education Students of the Month
Strategic Visioning Community Engagement Opportunities
Holiday Wellness: Resources for Family Support
Stay Engaged: Access Educational Programs Over Winter Break
Napa Valley Adult Education's Spring 2024 Catalog is here!
New Student Calendars Available on the Website
We're excited to share the new Student Calendars for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 school years. You can find them on the NVUSD Website . The calendars are the result of extensive collaboration and community input.
Key Highlights:
Calendar Committee:A mix of employees and parent volunteers created the calendars.
Community Engagement:Two surveys with 7,133 responses, ensured broad community input. This input informed the Calendar Committee.
Informative Resources: To learn more read this slide deck and FAQs.
We appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in this thorough and inclusive process. Your continued support and feedback make such initiatives successful.
Agricultural Science Innovation Center
The Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) was awarded a K-12 Strong Workforce Program Round 6 Grant for their new Agricultural Science Innovation Center at Vintage High School. As NVUSD breaks ground in 2024 on a new Agricultural Science Innovation Center at Vintage High School, the funding will help upgrade Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and introduce industry-standard technology that leads to high-wage, high-demand careers while meeting the needs of the local workforce. Additionally, funding will increase dual enrollment opportunities and facilitate student transitions to Napa Valley College in Agriculture and Natural Resource Pathways. Learn more here!
“We are excited to engage in this important work, work that has the potential to benefit all NVUSD students and allows us to continue to contribute to Napa Valley’s vibrant future.”
- Dr. Rosanna Mucetti
Mark Your Calendars: Graduation Dates and Rehearsals for Our Seniors
Get ready to celebrate your graduating senior! Below are the official graduation dates for our high school seniors. This table outlines the ceremonies for each high school. Be sure to mark your calendars and share this information with other families to keep everyone in the loop about these momentous events in our students' educational journey.
2024 Graduation Schedule
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Belonging for All: NVUSD's Journey Toward Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Districts Visit NVUSD to See TeachTown in Action
Our district is gaining recognition for our use of TeachTown's enCORE curriculum. They designed it for students with moderate to severe disabilities. It stands out for its holistic approach to academic, behavioral, and adaptive skills. Our implementation of TeachTown caught the attention of Elk Grove Unified School District. Recently, they visited Snow Elementary, Redwood Middle, Napa High, and Vintage High to observe our methods. Join us in celebrating our educators' achievements and read more about the visit in the NVUSD news.
Empowering Student Success with STAR Data at Unidos
At Unidos, we've introduced a new educational strategy by involving students more directly with their STAR data. This initiative began with students analyzing their growth reports and setting personal reading goals,supported by tools like Canva and Lexia PowerUp. Following this, they retook the STAR Reading Test and saw tangible improvements in their scores, leading to a better understanding of their academic progress. This approachhas encouraged students to reflect on their achievements and understand the link between their efforts and their learning. Discover more about this student-centered approach in the NVUSD News, where we celebrate our dedication to empowering student-driven learning. |
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Digital Literacy: NVUSD's Partnership with SmartSocial
Napa Valley Unified School District is excited to work with SmartSocial, a pioneer in online safety and digital literacy. Claim your free account at SmartSocial and unlock the latest information about new social media trends, popular apps, and effective parental control. You will also gain access to over 54 annual live virtual sessions, keeping you current on these topics. Here are three ways you can use SmartSocial this holiday season:
Master Parental Controls (iPhone/ Android ): Learn to manage parental controls on your children's smartphones, watches, and tablets.
Set Digital Boundaries :Discover strategies for establishing healthy device usage boundaries with your children.
Stay Informed:Learn from over 400 SmartSocial resources, including the replay of SmartSocial's latest event, "Combatting Online Bullying" . Learn more below.
Gain expert advice on safeguarding our children from online bullying. Hear insights from
Stephanie Frederick (Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention)
Dr. Elizabeth Englander (Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center)
Michelle Bourgeois (CTO, St. Vrain Valley Schools)
Dr. Marco Villegas (Superintendent, El Rancho Unified School District).
Student Perspectives
How to Watch: Register for a free district account atSmart Social.Once you sign-in, access the replay, available in both English and Spanish. This is an invaluable opportunity to equip yourself with strategies to support your children in the digital world. Let's work together for a safer online environment!
Board of Education Students of the Month
NVUSD’s Board of Education recognizesstudentseach month who have shown exemplary scholarship, citizenship, and school/community service. Students are selected by their school principal and are honored at a public board meeting.
For November and December, Napa High School named Katie Barcenas Cendejas and Perla Maciel Serrano as students of the month. New Tech High School named Kayla Rodriguez Zavaleta and Richard Ellison.
For more information and to view all the previous Student of the Month superstars, visit nvusd.org/board .
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Strategic Visioning Community Engagement Opportunities
During a second series of Community Engagement Sessions between January 8 - January 21, NVUSD will host a variety of sessions for parents, students, staff, and other community members. At these events, we will be sharing prototypes of the Graduate Portrait, Adult Portrait, and System Portrait and asking the community for feedback. These drafts were created collaboratively by the NVUSD Strategic Vision Guiding Coalition after reviewing thousands of inputs from the community, learning from other initiatives and examples around the world, and researching the needs of people and the workplace in the future. Inputs from the community were collected through a variety of methods, including:
Inputs from over 300 students who attended the Student Summit
Many NVUSD parent, teacher, and special education committee meetings
Five meetings at NVUSD’s Family Resource Centers
Two large-scale Community-wide Open Houses
NVUSD staff meetings
Our online survey and more
The January Community Engagement Sessions will be best experienced in person as we ask you to provide feedback and prioritize the draft elements of the Graduate, Adult, and System Portraits. We will also provide online experiences. Please click on this link for updates to the various opportunities to share your voice and perspectives as we refine the drafts. These portraits will set our direction and influence our plans over the next decade, so your voice is critical! Final drafts of NVUSD’s vision will be shared during a Community Installation in March 2024, more details coming soon.
Open to all!
Learn more: nvusd.org/strategicplan
Holiday Wellness: Resources for Family Support
As thewinter break begins, we wish you a happy, relaxed, and safe holiday season. This time of joy and togetherness can also bring stress and grief, especially for those missing loved ones or juggling busy schedules. It's important to stay mindful of your emotions and seek help if needed. Recognizing the importance of mental health and well-being for students' learning and success, we've compiled a list of resources for students and families. Keep these resources handy for easy access during times of need.
Student Support:NVUSD emphasizes mental health for student success. Resources are available for students and families in need.
On-Campus Assistance:
Middle/high school students: Visit the Wellness Center or Student Services for counselor, social worker, or therapist support.
Elementary families: Contact the child's teacher, the school's Parent Liaison, or principal.
Holiday Assistance:Wellness Centers, Family Resource Centers, and schools provide food, clothing, shoes, and gifts. Open until December 15, reopening January 8, 2024.
Care Solace Partnership:
24/7 assistance finding mental health and/or substance use support
Free for NVUSD students, staff, and families and confidential.
Call 888-515-0595 or visitwww.caresolace.com/nvusd .
Community Services: Access services using trusted NVUSD community partners and by searching the Napa County Community & Youth Resource Directory for local organization services during the break.
Emergency Contacts:
National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 988lifeline.org.
Mobile Crisis Response Team - Direct Phone Number: (707) 299-2111
Crestwood Crisis Stabilization Services, (707) 253-4711
Immediate danger: Call 911 for C.I.T. response or go to the nearest emergency room.
Text crisis line: "Hello" or "Home" to 741741.
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQQ+ support: 1-866-488-7386.
Stay Engaged: Access Educational Programs Over Winter Break
Keep your child's learning momentum going during the winter break with our easy-to-access educational technology programs , including DreamBox, Imagine Learning, Read 180, Math 180, and Tutor.com. Find all of these resources and more in the Clever portal to support continuous learning through the winter break.
To get started, visit theNVUSD Clever page.
For Grades 2 and Up:
Sign in using Google with your student’s email and password.
For Grades TK-1:
Use the Clever QR code or badge provided by your teacher.
Need help or have questions? Contact the technology help desk at helpdesk@nvusd.org . Open until December 15, reopening January 8, 2024.
Napa Valley Adult Education's Spring 2024 Catalog is here!
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