President's Message

11/7/2026 10:07 am

Dear CVHS Families,

Happy November! I can't believe we're already heading into the holidays. I wanted to take a moment to say hello and catch you up on our fall.

First, a big, heartfelt thank you to every family and donor who has given to the PTO this year. Your generosity makes all of this possible, and our board has been working hard to put every dollar to good use for our teachers and students. You'll see some of that in the updates below, and there's so much more coming. If you haven't had a chance to give to our Friends & Family campaign, there's still time, and keep an eye out for a special Giving Tuesday opportunity on December 1.

I'm so grateful for our wonderful board and volunteers. They've been busy, and you'll hear from many of them if you keep scrolling.

A special shout-out, too, to Thanh Durante, our VP of Special Events, for giving our kids such a fun Adventure Day at Geronimo in October, and to Elizabeth Wallace, our Secretary, for keeping us organized and on track behind the scenes!

I also want you to know that we're listening. I read our parent WhatsApp groups, I keep notes on what you share, and when it's appropriate, and always without breaking anyone's trust, I bring those concerns to the school. To make that connection even stronger, we've started a new group of class representatives, one for each class. If something is on your mind, tell me or tell your representatives. When we hear back from the school, we'll share what we can through the reps so it makes its way back to you. Your ideas and suggestions really do shape what we do.

On that note, I recently attended a meeting with HISD's Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team. It was so nice to connect with them, and we're looking forward to working together more this year to keep families informed and involved.

One of my favorite ways to stay connected is our monthly General Membership meeting. It's virtual, so you can join from your couch with a cup of tea! Principal Moss shares an update on what's happening at school, our board shares what we're working on, and it's a wonderful chance for you to ask questions and share ideas. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. (virtual). I'd truly love to see you there.So please save the date!

In October, we were lucky to hear from Ms. Williams and Nurse Bethancourt, and we're planning to make these meetings even more special, with guest speakers and topics chosen with you in mind. Here is the link to the recording: https://www.cvhspto.org/pto_meetings_2026-27.

We're completely open to suggestions, so please tell us what you'd like to hear about or see or improve. Wishing you and your families a warm and restful Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,
Yasi Lotfi
President, CVHS PTO