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3/13-3/20 Grizzly Madness Online Auction
3/20-3/24 ELA CAASPP Makeup
3/20-5/26 Counselors begin conducting individual student meetings regarding their course selections, grad status and post grad plans
3/22 Area Band Festival
3/23 Virtual Town Hall with Mr. Ball
3/25 Junior Prom
3/27 Academic Booster Meeting
3/27 Athletic Booster Meeting
3/27 & 3/28 Math CAASPP
3/31 PTSA Scholarship Application Deadline
3/31 CAB Scholarship Application Deadline
3/31 Academic Boosters Scholarship Application Deadline
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4/3-4/7 Spring Break -No School
4/10 April PTSA Meeting
4/19 & 4/20 Cal High Academic Award Distribution
4/19 Grad Night 2023 Planning Meeting
4/20 Instrumental Musice Booster Meeting
4/20 Town Hall with Mr. Ball
4/24 Academic Booster Meeting
4/24 Athletic Booster Meeting
4/26-4/28 Spring Musical
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Grizzly Madness Online Auction
The online auction is now live @ www.grizzly-madness.com, and will be open until 7pm on Monday, March 20th. There are still a lot of great items up for grabs.
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Principal Town Halls
Join in to hear directly from Mr. Ball, to provide your input, and get your questions answered.
Thursday, March 23, 6-7pm
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 820 1300 9564
Thursday, April 20, 6-7pm
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Junior Prom
JUNIOR PROM DETAILS ● Cal High is pleased to announce Junior Prom 2023! ● Date: March 25, 2023 ● Time: 7pm - 10pm ● Location: Lake Chalet ● Dress code: Formal ●
More information in the Bear Necesseties.
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Class of 2023 Grad Night
Grad Night tickets are now $200.00 Buy your Grad Night 2023 Tickets here
Grad Night Volunteers
Grad Night will be held on the evening of Friday, June 2, 2023. To
make Grad night successful, we need the assistance of our amazing parent volunteers. We kindly request parent volunteers from all grade levels at Cal High, as well as parents from our feeder schools, to sign up to help at Grad Night.
Please sign up here if you are able to help out.
Grad Night Prizes
We could not make Grad Night a success for our graduates without the help from our wonderful community. Prizes are kindly requested for various Grad Night activities.
Please sign up here to donate prizes for the event.
Grad Night Sponsorships
Cal High Alumni, business owners, and community supporters: We need your help! California High School's Grad Night committee is actively seeking donations and contributions to make Class of 2023's Grad Night a success. Please contact our committee chair at calhighgradnight@gmail.com to find out how to become a sponsor.
Grad Night Donation Form
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Graduation Lei Fundraiser
Orange/Black Grizzly Graduation Lei
The perfect gift for senior graduating Grizzlies or 8th grade graduating incoming Grizzlies, the Orange/Black Lei is a beautiful complement to festive attire on graduation day. The Lei comes in single- ($20) and double ($30) ribbon, and can be bought in Future Fund through this link.
Pumas, Eagles and Grizzlies show pride in Cal High.
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Yearbook Sales
It’s not too late to purchase a yearbook. Please check this list (link here) to see if you purchased a yearbook for your student(s) this year (press to find their name). You may still purchase the 2022-2023 yearbook by sending cash or check ($140, payable to Cal High yearbook) to Ms. Brindley in room WL-1 (or drop it off in the front office).
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At the March meeting we elected our new Exec Board for 2023-2024.
President Colleen Birmingham
Treasurer Jaime Kawanabe
Secretary Jessie Lopez
1st VP Ravneet Julka
2nd VP OPEN
Historian Dev Soni (Student)
Auditor Edith Rojas
We are very excited to work with the board elect to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year.
Enjoy reading the Bear facts.
-Margret Roobol-Boza , PTSA President 2021-2023
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The April PTSA Association Meeting is on Monday April 10 from 6-8 pm LIVE in the library (for the best Sound and Vision experience) and on Zoom.
This is the last General Association Meeting of this school year.
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California High PTSA Scholarships
Cal High PTSA awards several scholarships each year to seniors who are PTSA student members. Be sure to become a Cal High PTSA member before applying.
We synchronize with CAB and Academic boosters and are looking for the “other” student with an alternative path or sport.
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to all California High School graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above who plan to continue their education at a two or four year college, business school or trade school.
Applicant must be a PTSA member. If you are not a member, please purchase your Student PTSA membership ASAP! This can be done at Future Fund Store. Membership fee is $10.00
Award Amount:
- Four (4) scholarships of $1000 each to a Senior Grizzly.
- Iron Horse PTA’s $1000 'Jaguar Scholarship' to a graduating Grizzly who attended Iron Horse Middle School.
- Pine Valley PTA’s $1000 'Puma Scholarship' to a graduating Grizzly who attended Pine Valley Middle School.
2022 APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
* Please submit a 2-3 page essay and answer the below:
- Describe your school activities, and briefly explain why you chose to participate in those activities, how you contributed to them, what you learned, how you grew, etc.
- Describe how you give back to your school and/or community, volunteer activities or briefly explain why you chose to volunteer, what you learned, how you grew, etc.
- Indicate your post-secondary education and career plans, including the school you plan to attend in the fall. Briefly explain why you chose the school (If you have not yet decided on a specific school, please list the schools you are considering.
- What role has the Cal High PTSA played for you during your time at cal high?
Judging will consider:
- Commitment to Cal High Community
Activities, alt. Sport or hobbies
School Ambassadorship, clubs, groups.
Causes or just helping out.
Organizations Supported
Secondary education, vocational or College and Career Plans
Long Term Aspirations
* Send your contact information, the name of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District middle school you attended and the 2-3 page essay to scholarship.chsptsa@gmail.com.
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Memory Bricks
Don't miss your chance to have a permanent memory of your time at Cal High. Purchase a Memory Brick to recognize your Cal High Student. Memory Bricks are placed on the patio outside the administration building, for all to see. By purchasing a Memory Brick, your student will be a part of California High School forever!
Interested? Please CLICK HERE to purchase a Memory Brick.
Questions? Please contact us @ calhighmemorybricks@gmail.com
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It's time to recognize those in the Grizzly Community that have gone above and beyond!
Cal High PTA is accepting nominations to recognize the service and dedication of individuals or organizations for their outstanding service to children and youth. Do you know a parent volunteer, teacher, staff member or other organization that contributes exceptionally to the well-being of our Students? Nominate them for an Honorary Service Award by filling out the HSA Nomination Form (link below).
Recipients of an award will be recognized at a special ceremony in May at the principals Coffee.
Awards/Criteria
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Very Special Person (VSP) award is for an individual/PTA constituent that has contributed to the school community in a special way.
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Honorary Service Awards (HSA) is a special recognition to an individual for outstanding service to our youth.
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Continuing Service Award (CSA) is special recognition to an individual for exceptional service to our youth over a continued period of time.
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Golden Oak Service Award is California’s state PTA’s most prestigious award to an individual for significant contributions to the welfare of youth in the school or community.
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Outstanding Teacher Award is a special recognition for outstanding service in positively impacting the lives and welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school, or community.
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Outstanding Administrator Award is special recognition to an administrator service in welfare of youth in the PTA school, or community.
To nominate, click on the link below:
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by April 21, 2023.
If you have any questions, please email calhighptsa@gmail.com
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Dear Art Reflections Student Artist Families,
We are thrilled to inform you that the following artist has received recognition from the California State PTA Reflections in the Award of Merit category!
AWARD OF MERIT - PHOTOGRAPHY
Abby King, California High School
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Abby King's photo, Confidence
The Award of Merit entry will be displayed at the California State PTA Convention.
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That's not all!! California High School has many talented artists!
We are thrilled to inform you that the following artists have also received the Award of Excellence from the Thirty-Second District PTA Reflections.
Dance Choreography
Sia PatelPuri, California High School
Music Composition
Shivali Pathak, California High School
Visual Arts
Soobin Oh, California High School
Participation in Reflections provides the opportunity for students to explore the world around them through the arts. More than 500 students from PTA/PTSA schools throughout California State PTA have advanced to the state round of judging. California State PTA presents one Award of Excellence and three Awards of Merit in each art category and age division. We commend you for your outstanding creative achievement. You and your school’s PTA should be proud of your creative abilities.
We look forward to your participation next year in the Reflections Theme Search and Reflections Program. The 2023-2024 theme is “I Am Hopeful Because…”.
Congratulations to these amazing students!
If you are interested in partnering with me for next year's Reflections, please contact me calhighartreflections@gmail.com
Melanie James - Cal High Art Reflections Chair
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Much like club sports leagues, there are significant operation costs at the high school level. Team expenditures vary by sport and may include the following: buses, equipment for training, loaned gear or uniforms, sanitation supplies, hydration stations, tournament or meet fees, referees, coaches’ stipends, and more. Donations determine the vitality of sports programs because they’re not backed by funds from the district or state. Player donations are essential!
Please make your student-athlete’s donation today on Cal’s Future Fund site, or paid by cash or check to Trisa Kent in the main office.
Ideally the player donation is made as soon as a student-athlete makes a team, but anytime is a good time to support your team.
Good luck to all of our athletes! Thank you, parents, for your support. Go Grizzlies!
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Spring sports: Men’s Golf, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Swim and Dive, Men’s Tennis, Track and Field, Men’s Volleyball, Competitive Sport Cheer | |
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Spring sports season is well underway and all teams' competition schedules are in a master calendar on the Cal High website.
The calendar is searchable by sport, date and home vs. away games. Browse the upcoming events and come out and support our Grizzly athletes!
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2022 - 2023 California High School Education Fund/Academic Boosters Senior Scholarship Applications now being accepted!
The Academic Boosters is offering at least six, one-time $1000 scholarships to graduating Cal High seniors. In order to be eligible, students must plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college or university in the Fall of 2023.
Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM PST on Friday, March 31th, 2023.
Click Here to submit your application!
If you have any questions, please email calhighacademicscholar@gmail.com
Upcoming Boosters/Parent Meeting:
Monday March 27th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Learning Labs
The school's tutoring program Learning Labs for 2nd semester is going well. The program continues to provide tutoring hours for subject areas such as math, world language, benefiting not only tutees but also tutors to build leadership/communication/social skills.
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March CAB Meeting
This month's CAB meeting will be held on 3/27 @ 7pm in the CHS Library. Slate for 2023-24 officers will be presented. Open positions include VP Operations, VP Communications, and Treasurer. If you are interested in joining the board in any capacity, please contact Cheryl Weaver @ calathletics@srvef.org
CAB Scholarship Application Window Open
CAB will once again award 1 - 5 scholarships to seniors who have participated in athletics while at Cal High. Applications, along with your essay, Infinite Campus transcript and Athletic Director acknowledgement, must be received by March 31 in order to be considered.
Click here for more information.
CAB Scholarship Application
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Please Help!
Our Cal High Theater Needs New Stage Lights
DONATE HERE
Save the Date:
Chicago (Spring Musical) – Wednesday, April 26, Thursday, April 27
and Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7pm in the Cal High Theater.
2023-2024 Drama Boosters Slate:
President – TJ Daly
Vice President – Niki Alvey
Treasurer – Gilda Spencer
Secretary – Andrea Wedewer
If you would like to get more involved with Drama Boosters this year (or next
year), please reach out to us at grizzlydramaboosters@gmail.com and/or visit the Cal High Drama website. Thank you!
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CHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a non-profit organization that fundraises to support the Instrumental Music Program at Cal High.
Next Events
Winter Guard Competitions:
4/1/23 - Independence HS - San Jose
Concerts:
3/22/23 - Area Band Festival–CHS Event Center
3/31/23 - 7:30-9pm On-Campus Exhibition (Cal High Old Gym)
4/25/23 -Winter Guard Banquet (Details TBD)
5/4/23 - Spring Orchestra Concert
5/8/23 - Spring Band Concert
Booster/Parent Meetings - 7pm in Band Room
Next one is April 20th @7pm
Usually every 3rd Thursday of the month and everyone is welcome!
Support our Programs!
Fundraisers:
4/10/23 - 4/16/23 - Dos Coyotes (3191 Crow Canyon Place)
25% of event sales donated to CHS Instrumental Music Program
Show flyer to the cashier
4/16/23 - Mattress Fundraiser 10am-5pm–in the Band Room–Link to more information is here!
Parent Volunteers Needed! Join the Fun!
Calling all Music Families!
There are many opportunities for volunteering within our program. We will continue to have fundraising events through the spring. Please email Carol at calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com if you have an interest in helping.
Website: www.calhighmusic.org
Email: calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com
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Out of State College Information and Fair
Cal High and DVHS are co-hosting an information and college fair night on Monday, March 20 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Event Center. Regional college admissions representatives will provide information about advantages of choosing out of state schools, WUE school agreements and lots more. Families of all high school students from CHS and DVHS are welcome!
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Non District Courses
Important information about Non District courses
If your student is planning on enrolling for a Non District Course during summer
- Please follow the below steps.
1. Non District Course Intent Application (For summer coursework for 2023-24 school year)
June 23 @ 11:59 pm - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due
2. Application to Place Credit form. (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)
3. Submission of your Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar's office by the deadline. The deadline to submit the summer transcript is by Friday, August 11, 2023 (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted.)
No late submissions will be allowed.
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Supporting the Child You Have: A conversation with author Debbie Reber
Join us virtually in a conversation with Debbie Reber, author of "Differently Wired” and Creator of the “Tilt Parenting Podcast". Please register in advance for this Zoom event which will take place on March 28, 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
One out of five kids is "differently wired:" dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, dyslexia, giftedness--and sometimes more than one neurodiversity. Debbie speaks to parents/caregivers of these kids as well as to all parents/caregivers and staff in offering practical advice to support kids, manage parenthood and find community.
Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-yoqjkjHN0HfHadilJyXyJOHe8oxwMf
Interested in reading the book? Check out your local library or any bookstore! In anticipation of this event, Rakestraw Books in Danville has additional copies available for purchase.
Questions? Please contact our SRV Council of PTAs VP for Family Engagement, Krista Glaser at familyengagement@srvscouncilpta.org
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Truck Time 2023 - Tickets Now on Sale!
Turn imagination into real life! Join us for a fun, interactive outdoor family festival that encourages children (and their adults) to explore the trucks and vehicles they see around them all the time, and maybe some they've never seen before.
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 am to 1:00pm
2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Visit www.TruckTimeSanRamon.org for additional details and to pre-purchase tickets. Tickets are $4.99 per person (age 1 and over) if purchased in advance, or $7 on the event day.
In addition to buying your tickets, we invite you to:
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Bring a vehicle to the event! Do you, or someone you know, have a fun truck, or other vehicle, that you think we should have at the event for children and their families to learn about and explore? If so, please click here!
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Sponsor the event or a specific area of the event. We would love to have you, or your company, become sponsors of our event. To learn more about becoming an event sponsor, please email us at TruckTimeSR@gmail.com.
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Purchase tickets as gifts by clicking here! Tickets to this event are $4.99 and will make an inexpensive and fun gift for family and friends.
This event is presented by the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club. It benefits the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club and its Foundation.
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Support our Cal High Teachers and Staff - Donors Choose! |
Teachers and staff are working hard to make learning more engaging, but some could use your support. Go to DonorsChoose to contribute to help our Grizzly heroes.
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The best way to stay connected to all things Cal High related is to follow us on Instagram at the handles below!
- CAL HIGH: @calhighgrizzlies
- CLASS of 2023: @calhigh_23
- CLASS of 2024: @calhigh2024
- CLASS of 2025: @calhigh25
- CLASS of 2026 @calhigh26
- SPIRIT: @calhighspirit
- RALLY and LTA: @calhighrallylta
- CULTURE AND CLIMATE: @chs_cultureandclimate
- PTSA: @calhighptsa
- @CalHighCounseling
- @CalHighWellness
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