Faculty Chili Bar Luncheon

Hi Cal High Community, Your PTSA Hospitality team is hosting our annual Faculty Chili Bar Luncheon on October 25th. This event will not be a success without your support! Please consider signing up for an item or two to contribute - Chili Bar Sign Up

Thank you in advance for your support!

Hospitality Chairs - Tracy Hong and Rema Chazbek

Volunteers Needed for the College Fair and PSAT

The SRVUSD College Fair is coming to Cal High on Wednesday, 10/25! The Academic Boosters are eagerly searching for volunteers.

Sign up here

The Academic Boosters is also in need of 10 volunteers to help out with PSAT Testing event on Saturday morning 10/14/2023. Signup if you are available to help.

Sign up here

2024 Grad Night Planning Meeting

Grad Night planning kick off meeting will be on October 10th from 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Library. If you are interested in helping plan a night to remember for our seniors, please join us!

ThoughtExchange for Parents

A ThoughtExchange was sent to all families on October 3rd. Please take a few moments to participate! The results will be used to improve district practices around parent/caregiver voice and input.

50th Anniversary Edition of the Cal High Yearbook

Purchasing a yearbook: August 31st was the last day to purchase the ASB package. A Yearbook Only option will be available on Future Fund for $140 between September 1st and January 9th, 2024. After January 10th, Ms. Brindley must have a final count for the yearbook order and will be selling yearbooks for cash or check only in WL-1 until all the ordered yearbooks have been sold. The past two years we have sold out the yearbooks, so please DO NOT WAIT to purchase a yearbook.

Seniors!!!: Make sure you are included in the yearbook. Please refer to this letter for important Senior due dates and links concerning Portraits (Nov 9th is new last day), ads, quotes, and superlatives. 

If you have any other yearbook-related questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Brindley via email (jbrindl@srvusd.net). 

PTSA Membership

We would love to see your support of the Cal High PTSA by becoming a member. This can be done on the Future fund registration platform, and also by sending us a check. Parent membership is $16, Students $10 and Cal High Teachers/Staff $8. Donations to PTSA can also be done by check if you want to avoid the platform fee of FF. The check can be send to the PTSA mailbox in school, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon 94583. We truly appreciate your support and time.

Cal High PTSA Open Positions

The PTSA has several open volunteer positions. Please help us fill roles such as 2nd Legislation VP, Run for Education, Reflections and Memory Brick. Contact Colleen at Calhighptsa@gmail.com for more information. We will also have updated details on our PTSA website about committee and programs.

Do you need an extension? Have you been creating art and just need a few more days? No problem! Contact Melanie.

[New Deadline is October 20th]

Student Entry Form Link

Dates to remember:

Art Reflections Showcase and Awards Ceremony:

Friday, December 1^st Cal High Theater, 6pm-9pm

There are 6 different categories for students to participate in – and they may participate in more than one category – but must fill out a separate google form for each entry.

Here are the categories:

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Literature
• Photography
• Visual Arts

We are hopeful to have a full house this year at our showcase and awards ceremony, so start creating today – this is your chance to shine! The theme is: I Am Hopeful Because…

Click on this link for Rules and Guidelines for each category.

Click on this link for general Art Reflections Information.

Sincerely,

Melanie and Zenobia

Memory Bricks

Don't miss your chance to give your student a permanent memory of their time at Cal High. Purchase a Memory Brick Today!

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! Open to students in all grades.

Interested?  CLICK HERE to purchase a Memory Brick.

Questions? Please contact us @ calhighmemorybricks@gmail.com

Advocacy Day on October 27th

We've all recently faced many challenges in our schools and communities. Recognizing that, our focus this year will be to put children and families first by encouraging connection, community, and civility. We are hoping to help our families and schools come together so we can all help our children thrive. Because after all...It's about the kids.

Tentative Agenda for Advocacy Day 2023: 

* Continental Breakfast

* Keynote Speaker

* Superintendents Panel 

* Lunch included

* "Boots On The Ground" Panel featuring

teachers, students & parents 

* Mental Health Panel featuring school counselors and health professionals

* Call To Action Information & Activities

Please join parents, students, educators, and community members as we explore developing connection and community to help our kids thrive.

For more information and to register for Advocacy Day, go to  https://www.srvcouncilpta.org/advocacy-day. We hope you will join us for this informative event for the benefit of all our kids and families.

Women's Softball

The 2024 Softball Season will be starting in November with Open Field.  Students hoping to play softball in the Spring should attend the annual lunchtime kick-off meeting with Coach Tony on Tuesday, October 17 from 12:00-12:20pm in the Old Gym to get important information about the Open Field and the 2024 Softball Tryout.  You may bring and eat your lunch during the meeting.

Men's Basketball

Open gym will start August 21st in the old gym.

Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00- 9:30 PM

For more information contact

Varsity Head Coach Steve Ohlmeyer (925) 570-5330

sohlmeyer@srvusd.net

Wrestling

Open mats start Tuesday, August 22. Open mat is open to all Cal High Students

Open Mats are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

For more information contact Head Coach Bobby Rios - (bobby.rios@gmail.com)

The purpose of the California High School Education Fund/Academic Boosters is to raise money to enhance learning at California High School. Our fundraising activities are managed by Cal High Parents and we support all students, at all grade levels, and at all levels of academic performance.

Donation to Cal High Ed Fund / Academic Boosters

Your contribution directly supports many academic programs at Cal High. Currently we are still taking donations. Please visit Cal High Store to contribute

Corporate Matching Fund

We benefit greatly from  Corporate  Matching Funds! 

Please check out the Corporate Matching information page for more details regarding how to take advantage of the program. 

Email us at california.edfund@srvef.org after donating online to give us your employer’s information. We have a dedicated director for Corporate Match to help submit matching funds requests.

PSAT Testing Volunteer 

The Academic Boosters is in need of 10 volunteers to help out with PSAT Testing event on Saturday morning 10/14/2023. Signup if you are available to help.

Want to Get Involved?

Email us. We still have option positions:

Academic Award Chair, Senior Award Chair (non-senior parents/guardians)

Upcoming Booster Meeting:

Monday, October 23 at 5:30pm Zoom

Please visit the Cal High Education Fund/Academic Boosters website for the latest information.

Email: california.edfund@srvef.org

Thanks,

Lei Yang - Cal High Academic Boosters President

CHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a non-profit organization that fundraises to support the Instrumental Music Program at Cal High.

Booster/Parent Meetings:

Thursday, October 19 at 7pm - Band Room 

(3rd Thursday of the month)

These Booster Meetings are open to everyone interested in learning about the details of the Boosters' activities or about the wide array of opportunities to help the Instrumental Music Program. Please join our efforts to keep our program running.

Marching Ensemble News:

• Sign Up Genius for Marching Ensemble Events. Your volunteerism is much appreciated!
• 99 Pledges Fundraiser for Marching Band & Color Guard. Donations are vital to every aspect of our Marching Ensemble and fully tax deductible. Thank you for your support!
• Upcoming Marching Ensemble performances:
• Liberty Band Review Competition (Brentwood)- 10/14/23 - all day
• Friday, October 20 @7pm - Football Game at CHS
• Friday, October 27 @7pm - Football Game at CHS
• Foothill Band Review Competition (Pleasanton) - 10/28/23 - all day

Instrumental Music News:

• Tuesday, October 10 - Fall Band Concert @ 7pm - CHS Theater
• Donations accepted at the door: $10 Adults, $5 Kids, Free for CHS Students & Staff 

Booster Events News:

• Saver’s Fundraiser: Start collecting gently used clothing, books, media, and household items to donate for our fundraiser. Collection dates and times at Cal High:

Oct 21 (Sat) 8am-12pm

Nov 5 (Sun) 12pm-4pm

Dec 2 (Sat) 10am-3pm

Instrumental Music Sponsors:

• We’d like to thank our two platinum sponsors: Greenlight Simulation (Simulator-based driver training for teens) and Aki Lewis Realty. 

Website: www.calhighmusic.org

Email: calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com

Drama Boosters

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA

Presents…

MACBETH

Wednesday October 18th & Thursday October 19th

7:00 PM

Cal High Theater

Tickets are $10.

Purchase tickets here.



Please Save the Date:

Next Drama Boosters meeting is Thursday, January 11th, at 7pm in Room FA 106.

If you would like more information please:

• Email us at grizzlydramaboosters@gmail.com 
• Visit the Cal High Drama website at http://www.chsdrama.org/
• Follow Cal High Drama Club on Instagram at @calhigh.drama
• Follow Drama Boosters on Instagram at @calhighdramaboosters

The Zen Den

Parents, if you want to keep up on what is happening in the Zen Den - our wellness program at Cal High, check out our monthly newsletter Zen Den Presents - for parents, or visit our Zen Den website. 

Virtual Dyslexia Simulation - An Interactive Online Event for Families

In recognition of national Dyslexia Awareness Month, Decoding Dyslexia CA’s Tri-Valley Support Group and the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs’ Exceptional Education Committee are co-hosting an interactive workshop that will help individuals gain a better understanding of and empathy for children and adults with dyslexia.  

Thursday, October 19, 2023 

7:00 - 8:30 pm

On Zoom

Please REGISTER in advance and you will be emailed a unique link to join the meeting.

Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that makes learning to read difficult. Participants will be guided through a series of exercises that simulate how those with dyslexia experience reading, writing and processing information in the classroom.

The experience is designed for adults, but families with older children may wish to participate together.