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2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy.
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Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a pre-college federally funded TRIO program
designed to provide academic support to students in grades 6th through 12th from
designated schools within the Napa Valley Unified School District. The ETS
Program’s primary objective is to assist students in graduating from high school
and to successfully transition into a post-secondary educational institution.
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Some of you may have heard some information regarding the possible sequestration cuts coming this fall, well unfortunately these cuts are now a reality. The Sequester takes effect this new fiscal year 2013-2014, and as a result our ETS Program funding has been cut by an additional 5.23%. This has forced us to make difficult but necessary changes that will be felt throughout various components of the ETS Program such as; a reduction in the number of students we serve, staffing adjustments, services, etc. We will certainly do our best to minimize the impact of these cuts on our students and families, as well as continue to explore other funding sources. Regardless of the challenges we are facing, I assure you we remain steadfast in our focus and mission of providing essential pre-college services in order to improve the attainment of post-secondary education for low-income and first-generation college students. With your collaboration and support, I am confident we will continue to make a difference in the lives of our students and community for many years to come.
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Over the summer break there have been some very important changes to our ETS Program personnel of which we would like to make you aware of: Our Program Assistant Maricela Lopez is no longer working with us, as she has moved out of the area. We are very thankful for all of the great services she provided to our students and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Beginning this school year, our new Program Assistant will be Alma Lopez. We are very happy to be able to welcome Alma back to our ETS family in this new role, as she is a graduate of our program and therefore brings valuable firsthand experience to this critical position. Alma is a UC Berkeley graduate who is currently pursuing her teaching credential through Sonoma State University. She will be providing various college essential skills workshops to our 9th-11th grade students.
We also have two of our student workers who will not be able to continue to work with us as they are moving forward in pursuing their educational goals. Carmen Farias-Sanchez graduated from Napa Valley College and will be attending Sonoma State University, and Ga-briel Gonzalez-Ascencio will be attending St. Mary’s College. We thank them both for all of their help and wish them luck in their educational journeys. Two additions to our student worker staff are Vanessa Farias and Yovana Felix. Vanessa’s educational goals include transferring to a four-year university after graduating from Napa Valley College in order to pursue a degree within the medical field. Yovana plans on graduating from Napa Valley College and then transferring to either a UC or CSU to earn a sociology degree. Stay tuned, as we are still in the process of hiring a few more student workers.
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“Whatever you can
conceive you can
achieve!”
ETS CLASS OF 2013 !
Napa High School
* Erica Alfaro Hernandez * Mario Alfaro-Hernandez
* Diana Arroyo * Patricia Arroyo
* Jesus Avila * Cesar Avila
* Larissa Ayala * Zaira Ayala
* Madeleine Bartlett-May * Diana Calderon
* Martin Calderon * Rebeca Calderon
* Vladimir Campos Rodriguez * Jennifer Candelario
* Nayar Carrillo * Yoselyn Cervantes
* Briana Diaz * Cristal Diaz
* Zuleyma Fernandez * Juliette Humer
* Melisa Licea * Danielle Lindberg
* Alejandra Manzo * Ciera Maravilla
* Vanessa Mehaouchi * Alberto Mendoza
* Brenda Mendoza * Alejandra Mendoza-Soria
* Manuel Mora * Emelyn Ojeda Lovato
* Jaira Ontiveros * Ana Ortiz
* Vicente Palomera Jr. * Lisehidy Perez Vargas
* Lourdes Pizano * Yadira Puebla-Castillo
* Madison Richwine * Angelica Rodriguez
* Oscar Rodriguez * Victor Rodrigurez
* Janely Saenz * Hidali Sanchez
* Yareli Vaca * Madeleine Yoakum
Vintage High School
* Cassandra Almanza * Lilia Avila-Cortez
* Gerardo Ayala * Patricia Ayala
* Andy Baldovino * Karina Borrayo
* Roni Bowers * Siera Burns
* Jonathan Calderon * Diana Camarena
* Mayra Ceja * Angel Contreras
* Valerie Cortes * Daniela Cossani
* Carolina Cruz * Josue Delgadillo
* Emilio Dorame-Martinez * Leah Kendall
* Jared Lemke * Angelique Lopez
* Janice Lopez * Naomi Martin
* Cintia Martinez * Jorge Martinez
* Guejazi Navarrete * Andrea Ortega Baltazar
* Nicole Osmond * Natalia Plancarte
* Elena Rivera * Jose Solano
* Alejandro Vargas
Congratulations to our ETS Senior Commencement Speakers
Congratulations to all our 2013 ETS Graduates!
Napa High School
Alberto Mendoza
Vintage High School
Patricia Ayala
Emilio Dorame-Martinez
ETS Senior Commencement Speakers
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Yoselyn Cervantes
Napa High School Alberto Mendoza
Napa High School
ETS Senior Recipients of the
Napa County Hispanic Network Scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars! Two of our ETS seniors, Yoselyn Cervantes and Alberto Mendoza, were announced as Gates Millennium
Scholars!!! This is a very prestigious award that among other services, will completely cover their
educational expenses from undergraduate through doctoral programs. This award is truly a testament to
these students’ hard work and dedication to their educational aspirations, and as first-generation and low-
income students, this award will certainly assist and motivate them to continue to pursue their educational
endeavors. Congratulations Yoselyn and Alberto!
We're very proud to announce five of our ETS seniors have been selected as recipients of the Napa County Hispanic Network Scholarship!!
Congratulations to the following students:
Alberto Mendoza Patricia Ayala Yoselyn Cervantes José Solano
Ana Ortíz
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Congratulations to our Napa and Vintage High School Scholarship Recipients!
Class of 2013 Seal of Biliteracy Honor
The Senior Class of 2013 is the first group of NVUSD students to receive the
Seal of Biliteracy Honor
“The Seal of Biliteracy Program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. It is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions. It is intended for all students who master standard academic English and any other languages. The seal insignia is affixed to the Graduating Senior’s transcript and/or diploma, indicating that the student has been awarded a State Seal of Biliteracy by the Superintendent. “ (NVUSD Biliteracy Policy Webpage)
Please congratulate the following ETS students on receiving this great honor:
Napa High School Vintage High School Diana Arroyo Patricia Ayala
Zaira Ayala Karina Borrayo
Rebeca Calderon Jonathan Calderon
Nayar Alejandro Carrillo Veronica Valerie Cortes
Melisa Licea Emilio Dorame-Martinez
Alberto Mendoza Andrea Ortega Baltazar
Jaira Ontiveros Alejandro Vargas
Ana Ortiz
Lisehidy Perez Vargas
Oscar Rodriguez
2013 Seniors, where they’re going…………...
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Boston Reed Napa Valley College Santa Rosa Junior College
Cassandra Almanza Lilia Avila-Cortez Stacy Lopez Gerardo Ayala
Mario Alfaro-Hernandez Alejandra Manzo Jonathan Calderon
Cesar Avina Ciera Maravilla Madison Richwine
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Larissa Ayala Naomi Martin
Madeleine Yoakum Andy Baldovino Cintia Martinez
Madeleine Bartlett-May Jorge Martinez
Roni Bowers Brenda Mendoza
California State University, East Bay Diana Calderon Manuel Mora Mount St. Mary’s College
Jose Solano Martin Calderon Guejazi Navarrete Jaira Ontiveros
Rebeca Calderon Emelyn Ojeda Lovato
Diana Camaerena Andrea Ortega Baltazar
Hampshire College Vladimir Campos Rodriguez Ana Ortiz Phoenix College
Juliette Humer Jennifer Candelario Nicole Osmond Alejandra Soria-Mendoza
Mayra Ceja Vicente Palomera Jr.
Angel Contreras Lisehidy Perez Vargas
Marine Corps Valerie Cortes Lourdes Pizano San Francisco State University
Patricia Arroyo Daniela Cossani Natalia Plancarte Vanessa Mehaouchi
Carolina Cruz Yadira Puebla-Castillo
Cristal Diaz Elena Rivera
Oxnard College Josue Delgadillo Angelica Rodriguez University of California, Davis
Yareli Vaca Briana Diaz Oscar Rodriguez Alberto Mendoza
Leah Kendall Victor Rodriguez
Melisa Licea Janely Saenz
Danielle Lindberg Hidali Sanchez
Janice Lopez Alejandro Vargas
Sonoma State University University of California, Santa Barbara University of San Diego
Erica Alfaro-Hernandez Yoselyn Cervantes Nayar Carrillo
Diana Arroyo Emilio Dorame-Martinez
Zaira Ayala
Patricia Ayala
Karina Borrayo
Zuleyma Fernandez
Angelique Lopez
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Class of 2014 Senior Corner
Welcome 2014 ETS Senior Class. We hope you enjoyed your summer and we look forward to working with you in 2013-2014. Remember to check in with your senior advisor and to check out our newsletter, facebook and/or website for important updates and activities.
Friendly Reminder: Your senior advisor is Veronica Gomez. Below is her contact information and schedule. College Advisor Schedule
Veronica Gomez Monday and Tuesday Napa High School Napa Valley College Wednesday ETS Office at NVC 2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy. Thursday and Friday Vintage High School Building 1100, Room 1133 Napa, CA 94558 (707) 256-7384 (Direct line) (707) 259-8030 (Fax) [email protected]
Important Senior Information First Day of School August 14, 2013
CSU and UC Application Deadline Date November 30, 2013
CSU Application Period Oct. 1st—Nov. 30th
UC Application Period Nov. 1st—Nov. 30th
NHS Scholarship Application Deadline Date TBD
VHS Scholarship Application Deadline Date TBD
ETS Cash 4 College Financial Aid Night February 7, 2014
Senior Project TBD
SAT Registration Deadline Dates
September 20, 2013
October 3, 2013
November 8, 2013
ACT Registration Deadline Dates
August 23, 2013
September 27, 2013
Napa Valley College Application
Spring Semester
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Congratulations to our 8th Grade ETS Students!
Congratulations to our 132 8th grade students from Harvest, Redwood and
Silverado Middle Schools on their 2013 Promotion Ceremonies. We wish them
well as they transition into high school students!
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ETS High School Recognition Awards Celebrations
The ETS Program’s Annual Recognition Awards Celebrations are an opportunity to
recognize and celebrate our students wonderful accomplishments. The celebrations
took place at each of the schools that we serve during the students’ lunch hour.
Needless to say, the students loved their ice cream sundaes!
May 2013
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ETS students from Harvest, Redwood and Silverado Middle schools attended the Annual Napa Valley College Career Exploration
Day. The students were exposed to many of the wonderful NVC Programs. This event was made possible with the collaboration
of the NVC CTE Program under the direction of Beth Pratt. We want to thank the following NVC Staff and their departments for
making this a great experience for all the students.
* Digital Design Graphics Technology-Gary Strommen * Health Occupations-Crystal Hall
* Respiratory Therapy-Kate Benscoter and Wayne Fortier * Solar Energy-Antonio Castro and student volunteers
* Viticulture and Winery Technology-Dr. Stephen Krebs
Napa and Vintage High School students visited the beautiful campus of San Francisco State University. The students received a
private tour of the campus and attended a very informative presentation by a diverse student panel.
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Middle school students had the opportunity to attend a
field trip to CSU East Bay. Students were taken on a
campus tour and attended a student panel presentation
put on by the EOP Program. A huge thank you to Bronco
Billy’s Pizza for donating the lunch for our students and
staff!
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DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT
August 14, 2013 First Day of School NVUSD
August 14-16, 2013 Minimum Days NVUSD
September 2, 2013 Labor Day (NVUSD & NVC Off)
September 3, 2013 Middle and High School Workshops Begin
September 20, 2013 High School Progress Reports
September 30-October 4, 2013 Parent Teacher Conferences-Middle Schools
(Minimum days)
October 1, 2013 ETS 6th Grade Recruitment Begins
October 4, 2013 Middle School Progress Reports
October 25, 2013 High School In Danger of Failing Progress Reports
November 1, 2013 Middle School End of First Trimester
October 4, 2013 (tentative date) High School Field Trip
November 11, 2013 Veterans Day (NVUSD & NVC Off)
November 25-29, 2013 Thanksgiving Break (NVUSD)
November 30, 2013 CSU and UC Application Deadline Date
TBD NHS Scholarship Application Deadline Date
TBD VHS Scholarship Application Deadline Date
December 16-20, 2013 Finals Weeks
December 20, 2013 High School End of First Semester
December 23, 2013-January 10, 2014 Winter Break (NVUSD)
February 7, 2014 ETS CASH 4 College Financial Aid Night
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Important News
Changes to Early Release Wednesdays at Vintage High School
For the 2013-2014 academic year Vintage High School has implemented “Late Start Tuesdays.”
Students will no longer have early release Wednesday, instead students will arrive late (9:00 a.m.)
on certain Tuesdays throughout the year. Students who have early flight must attend their early
flight class and then will need to go to one of the following places: Library, Little Theater, Career
Center. Please see below for Late Start Tuesday Dates and Bell Schedule.
High School Back to School Night Vintage High School
Monday, August 26, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Napa High School
Monday, September 16, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Middle School Back to School Night Redwood Middle School
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Silverado Middle School
Monday, September 10, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Harvest Middle School
Monday, September 10, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm