Chinese Honor Society: CHS is a nationally accredited high school honor society that fosters interest in Chinese culture. Students will be registered in both the local chapter and the national organization. Tutoring Students Type of Club (service) Language / Honor Society
Tutor students who are taking Chinese and help out Wang Laoshi during tutorial.
Basic Information Meeting Area: A204
Cherry Blossom Festival
Meeting Time: Thursdays at lunch Club Website: https://sites.google.com/site/mvhsch s/home Email: mvchinesehonorsociety@gmail.com
Help pass out prizes at our annual fundraising activity, in which we hold a popular game booth at Memorial Park. Movie Days Bond with fellow members while snacking on food as we watch various Chinese movies.
Blurb Come to speak Chinese, bond with members, and eat Chinese food! We also offer prizes for excellent participation!
Senior Graduation Ceremony Be there to celebrate our seniors in this end-of-theyear event as we host a banquet for all our members.
Officers and Advisor
Jim Ho President
Kathy Wang Advisor
Miranda Chen Vice President
Heather Wong Secretary
Helen Chan Treasurer
Jennifer Chen Assistant Secretary
Jessica Chen Assistant Treasurer
Ingrid Au Social Manager
MV Chinese Club: While focusing on important aspects of Chinese society, such as culture, language and music, we also strive to celebrate it through hands-on experience including trying various Taiwanese foods such as pearl milk tea and crispy chicken, learning about recent pop-culture, writing about basic Chinese characters and watching movies as well as learning and breaking the common myths associated with certain festivals, traditions, and stereotypes. Entertainment & Cultural Club Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Basic Information Meeting Area: A103
Our annual fundraiser in February where we sell decorated roses/candy/stuffed animals and deliver them to classrooms on Valentine’s Day.
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday at Lunch
Pearl Milk Tea Finals Party
Club Website:
Our end of the semester pearl milk tea party is exclusively for paid members so they can get through the upcoming Finals week with a little sugar and a little caffeine.
http://mvchineseclub.weebly.com/ www.facebook.com/mvchineseclub
Email: mvchineseclub@gmail.com
Blurb Unlike Honors Societies, we do not require previous language experience but offer similar opportunities such as Speech, Essay, Karaoke, and Writing Contests, Internships, and Volunteering.
Chinese New Year Meeting Our Chinese New Year celebration, one of our first meetings of the semester open to non-members, where we talk about the upcoming Chinese New Year in February and take an in-depth and hands on look with its associated food and tradition with fun games and quizzes.
Zoma Worldwide Summer Internship Our partner Zoma Worldwide visits our school in spring to offer an exciting internship program for high school students which allows students to go abroad over the summer and work side-by-side with professionals in Shanghai.
Officers and Advisor(s)
Allison Ji
Linda-Jean Price
Sophie Min
Ala Jalli
Co- President
Co- President
Operations Manager Marketing Specialist Social Manager
Vivian Ju Club Advisor
Eric Zhang
French Honor Society: The French Honor Society aims to help its members deepen their understanding of French culture and society and strengthen their French language skills through interactive activities and events. Movie Nights Honors Society: Language Basic Information
French movie showings at Monta Vista offer members an experience of French cinema as well as an opportunity to improve their French comprehension. FĂŞte du Fromage
Meeting Area: A202 Meeting Time: Mondays during lunch, every other week Club Website: http://mvfhs.weebly.com/ Email: mvfhs09@gmail.com
FĂŞte du Fromage is the first social event of the year that allows members to try out various French cheeses while getting to know each other. Induction Ceremony Held at the beginning of second semester, the Induction Ceremony is a way to honor active members who have contributed greatly to the promotion of French culture.
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Enrich your knowledge of the French language and culture by joining French Honor Society!
French Honor Society holds many more activities, such as interscholar debates, karaoke, and occasional field trips to French cultural events in the Bay Area!
Officers and Advisor(s)
Sarah Finck . Advisor .
Ambika Dubey . President .
Claudia Kesala . Vice President .
Xinyi Gu . Treasurer .
Samir Akre . Social Manager .
Ramya Satish . Secretary .
Rhea Choudhury . Webmaster .
MV IASA: The club's purpose is to add diversity to the school campus. It allows for everyone to learn about the Indian culture and participate in Indian activities, such as drawing henna and trying new Indian foods. The club will hold meetings that will be both fun and informational as well as a huge annual show at the end of the year. Key Event MV IASA Cultural Club Basic Information
Spotlite on India: An annual show that broadcasts many talents of the members of the club while portraying various elements of the Indian culture.
Meeting Area: D203
Key Event
Meeting Time: Thursday Lunches
Movie Night: a bonding session that allows all the members of the club to get together and have fun while watching a movie
Email: iasamv@gmail.com
Key Event Chaat Meeting: Members of the club will learn to make various easy and popular recipes from India.
Blurb MV IASA is a good avenue for Indians and non Indians who want to embrace the Brown side within! It allows them to learn more about our culture and festivities!
Key Event Rangeela Garba: Rangeela Garba is an festive dance event where members can play dandiya and Garba.
Officers and Advisor(s)
Parth Bharwad CoPresident
Tanaya Sawant CoPresident
Anirudh Srinivas Vice President
Janani Vijaykumar Treasurer
Niti Pawar Secretary
MV JSU: At our club you learn about the Jewish life, heritage and community through fun activities. Also, meet new people through group trip to Israel.
Type: Cultural Club Club: Jewish Student Union (JSU) Basic Information Purim We make and give out gift baskets in honor of the Meeting Area: B109 holiday. Sukkot Meeting Time: Monday We have a candy sukkah competition. Each Lunches sukkah will win a title. Club W ebsite: www.bayjsu.org Email: clubjsu@gmail.com Israel Summer Trip (Optional) Blurb We have a trip to Israel for four weeks. It’s an amazing journey and great opportunity to meet Learn about the Jewish people from Canada and America. culture and holidays through fun activities. Also, meet many new students across the nation through group trips.
Officers and Advisor(s)
Aviv Pikary Sheira Sarfaty Anand Rao Andrew Goldenkranz President Vice President Treasurer Advisor
Japanese National Honor Society: JNHS is a club that strives to help struggling students improve their Japanese language skills as well as exploring the Japanese culture.
Honor Society Language/Culture Basic Information
Interest Groups Interest Groups are special days where we explore and learn more about Japanese culture ranging from food, music, anime, and games.
Meeting Area: A207
Volunteering
Meeting Time: Wednesday @ Lunch Email: nishimoto.blake@gmail .com
Throughout the year we will have volunteering opportunities which you can take advantage of and practice your Japanese ability.
Why join JNHS? By joining JNHS and being an active member, your Japanese abilities will increase and you can be more confident when speaking. You will also learn about the Japanese culture and way of life. *must be enrolled in Japanese
National Japan Bowl Competition Each year, a team of 3 (9 total) from Japanese levels 2,3,4H/AP are sent to Washington D.C. to participate in a Japanese competition against other high schools in America
Tutoring By tutoring struggling students, you may receive little prizes or even participation points/extra credit in Japanese.
Officers and Advisor(s)
Blake N. President
Mrs.Howard Club Advisor
Tasha T. Kevin K. Lauren C. Lilian N. Kristina P. Rei T. Group Leader Treasurer Group Leader Group Leader Group Leader V.P.
Club Name: Hankook (Korean) Club This club will help you learn more about Korean culture/language and teach you other fun things related to Korea.
Picture Type Club GoesofHere (service) Cultural Club
Diversity Day Korean Club has participated in almost every Diversity Day since it has been made.
Basic Information Meeting Area: Room C202 Meeting Time: Monday Lunch Email:l.jh9612@gmail. com Encouraging Word You’ll have an opportunity to learn about Korean culture and have fun at the same time!
Game Day This day is when we have fun playing traditional Korean games, such as Yoot-Nol-Ih Movie Day On the Movie Day we watch fun Korean drama or movie with snacks!
Music Day This is when we listen to K-pop music and learn dances. This can be a thrilling experience if you love K-pop!
Officers and Advisor(s)
Jae Han Lee President
Jung Hyun Park Vice President
Tommy Chen Secretary/ Treasurer
MONTA VISTA ROOTS CHRISTIAN CLUB ~ Religious ~
About Roots Christian Club is a gathering of people who seek to offer community service, small groups, speakers, Bible study, outreach events, fellowship/bonding with other students, and much more! Our purpose is to openly declare the Gospel and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and to establish an environment for anyone to challenge, accept, or grow in the Christian faith. Roots is open to anybody of any faith; we encourage everyone to come in and ask questions!
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Key Events encourage people to come in and ask questions!
Weekly Meetings: Mondays @ Lunch Room C106
Speakers: During some of our Monday meetings, we invite pastors from various local churches with profound, relevant messages, like Tim Reilly, Yuji Ogura, and Quoc Nguyen to come speak. These are relevant for anyone interested in Christianity and wants to grow deeper in their faith.
Website: http://mvhsroots.weebly.com Email: mvhsroots@gmail.com
Join Us! Roots Christian Club offers a chance to establish community, serve, and radically live out their faith on campus, outside of their home and church. We also attempt to offer an open, comfortable atmosphere for anyone with questions to explore Christian spirituality and find a loving community. There are no membership fees whatsoever.
Inter-District BBQ: This is a once-in-a-year event where many Christian clubs from local schools gather together for a fun afternoon of barbeque, worship, fellowship, and bonding with new friends. This is a great opportunity to get to know people from other schools and enjoy a greater sense of community with others. Inter-District Praise Night: Inter-District Praise Night is another annual event, for which various local Christian clubs join together for a night of worship, prayer, and fellowship! Operation Christmas Child (OCC): OCC is a gift drive operated by an evangelical Christian humanitarian organization that we host yearly; it is a great opportunity to donate gifts to children with practical, basic needs. Join us as we put smiles on kids’ faces throughout 100 countries worldwide!
Officers and Advisor We’d love for you to join us!
Cheryl Wan Co-President
Jenny Wan
Sisi Chen
Co-President
CORE Officer
Alvin Cheong
Rebecca Kao
Joseph Martin
CORE Officer
CORE Officer
CORE Officer
Mrs. Platt Advisor
Spanish Honor Society: MVSHS is a high school chapter of a national organization that focuses on helping students expand their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. Honor and Service Club Partnership Basic Information
Meeting Area: A212 Meeting Time: Lunch (Every other Thursday) montavistashs@gmail.com
Sunday Friends Sunday Friends is a community service organization providing household necessities to local families: our members help the many Spanish-‐speaking families that attend Sunday Friends. La Noche de Película our members help the Spanishspeaking families make On F riday evenings, one or twice a semester, we watch their Spanish movies like Mar Adrento, El Laberitno del Fauno and Bajo la Misma Luna. selections. Potluck
Blurb Learn about Spanish language and culture in a fun and engaging way. Youʼll learn about the Spanish world through food, music, and movies and volunteer to make an impact!
Members bring food that is traditional from Spanish-‐ speaking countries such as tortilla española, churros, and horchata
Tutoring Members tutor students from all Spanish levels every tutorial in A212.
Officers and Advisor(s)
Señora Guadiamos Advisor
Rahul Madanahalli President
Manali Varsha Begur Venkat Vice President Treasurer
Shaili Patel Secretary
Vietnamese Student Association: VSA is a club that strives to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture. We welcome anyone interested in learning and adapting to a rich and diverse Asian culture. Pho/Bambu/Sipatea Fundraiser Throughout the year, we will be holding various fundraisers at local Pho restuarants, Bambu Desserts and Drinks, and Sipatea. A majority of the money collected will go to charities connected to Vietnam.
Cultural Club Basic Information Meeting Area: B212 Meeting Time: Fridays at Lunch Club Website: mvhsvsa.com Email:
Diversity Day Every year, Monta Vista devotes a day to the various cultures our school holds. We will represent Vietnamese culture by having a fashion show.
Finals Potluck
vsa.montavista@gmail.com A week before finals every semester, we will be holding a potluck to relieve everyone始s stress. This will also help with member bonding.
Blurb Our diverse group of members collaborate to implement a wide range of social and cultural activities geared towards showcasing a variety of member talents and interests.
Icebreaker After club day, we will hold a meeting, which will have activities to get members to bond with one another. We will have activities such as trivia on Vietnamese culture and pop culture.
Officers and Advisor(s)
Dan Vo
Mathieu Mai
Samir Akre
Co-President
Co-President
Activity Director/ Web Master
Mrs. Evard Club Advisor