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Future Fund Family Directory
Please use this link to access the Cal High Future Fund Family Directory.
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50th Anniversary Edition of the Cal High Yearbook (2024)
1) Purchasing a yearbook: Please check this list (link here) to see if you have purchased a yearbook (press <ctl><f> to find your name). A Yearbook Only option is available on Future Fund (link here) 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.
2) 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 the new last day) and ads (Nov 27th is the last day).
If you have any other yearbook-related questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Brindley via email (jbrindl@srvusd.net).
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Class of '24 Grad Night Celebration
We will once again continue the tradition of offering a Safe & Sober celebration for our 2024 graduates after the Graduation Ceremony. The event will be held on the Cal High campus and take place between 9pm and 1am on June 6th & 7th. Tickets are available to purchase via Future Fund for $150. Ticket price increases to $200 after December 31, 2023.
Want to help in planning? Check out available slots in our SUG!
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Cal High PTSA Association November Meeting
- Monday, November 13, 2023
- 6:00-8:00 pm Live in the Cal High Library
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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.
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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.
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2023-2024 Art Reflections | |
This year our theme for Art Reflections is I Am Hopeful Because...
We are proud to announce that we have 23 student submissions, with all 6 categories being represented!! This is the first time in many years that we have all 6 categories submitted. The quality and collection of work submitted is astonishing! What talented students we have here at California High School!
What happens now?
All art submitted is in the judging process at the School Level.
What happens next?
All students who participated in this year's Art Reflections are invited to the Showcase and Awards Ceremony. The School lLel awards will be announced at the ceremony! So please bring family and friends!
Art Reflections Showcase and Awards Ceremony
Friday, December 1st
6pm in the Cal High Theater
Then?
The students who receive the Award of Excellence move forward from the School Level will be judged at the Council Level.
All updates will be provided to students and celebrated on our marquee in front of the school!!
If you have any questions, please contact Melanie & Zenobia at calhighartreflections@gmail.com
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SRV Council of PTAs is Proud to Announce our Annual Reflections Showcase!
Join us on Thursday, December 7 for a celebration of hope as expressed through the National PTA Reflections Arts Program! SRVUSD Students of all ages were invited to express the theme "I am Hopeful Because..." through the arts! Students from every school in the district were invited to participate and we are proud to share the art work of those that advanced to the San Ramon Valley Council level.
We are particularly excited to partner with the City of San Ramon to showcase the art at the newly inaugurated Dougherty Station Community Arts Center! Everyone is invited to celebrate the art of our SRVUSD students on December 7 at 6pm. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Save the date and plan to celebrate!
More information will be coming soon at www.srvcouncilpta.org. Questions regarding the event or program should be directed to Reflections Program Chair, Susanna Ordway at reflections@srvcouncilpta.org.
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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
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Winter and Spring Sports:
Any students interested in trying out for a Winter or Spring sport can check the Cal High athletic website.
For any questions about the upcoming season contact the Head Varsity Coach for upcoming information.
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Winter sports tryouts begin on Monday, October 30! Anyone interested in trying out for men's/women's basketball, men's/women's soccer or wrestling should check their sport's page on Cal High athletics website for more information. All athletes who try out must have an athletic clearance on file. View this link for more information about the clearance process. Go Grizzlies! | | |
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Wrestling
Season starts 10/30 and practices are Monday-Friday from 4:30-7pm in Cal High Wrestling/Dance room. First practice is on Monday, 10/30. No practice on 10/31.
Parent info night is Thursday, Nov 9 from 7pm-8pm PT in the Cal High Wrestling Room.
For questions, please email Head Coach Bobby Rios - brios@srvusd.net
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California High Ed Fund/Academic Boosters | |
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.
Many Thanks to the College Fair Volunteers!
The annual SRVUSD College & Career Fair on Thursday evening was truly beautiful! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing 45 volunteers from California High, Dougherty Valley High, Monte Vista High, and San Ramon Valley High who came together to assist with event setup, check-ins, food service for college representatives, StriveScan support, cleanup, and more. Without your dedication and support, this event wouldn't have been as successful as it was.
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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.
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
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Cal High Athletic Boosters | Sign up for the last Snack Shack of the regular season and earn a little extra $$ for your team. Grizzly Grill Sign Up | | | |
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Instrumental Music Boosters | |
CHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a non-profit organization that fundraises to support the Instrumental Music Program at Cal High.
Booster/Parent Meetings:
Thursday, November 16 at 7pm - Band Room
Booster Meetings are open to anyone 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:
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Click here for the SignUpGenius for Marching Ensemble events. Your volunteerism is much appreciated.
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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:
-Tuesday, October 31 - Halloween Parade
-Friday, November 3 @7pm - Football Game at CHS
-Grape Bowl Band Review Competition (Lodi) - 11/4/23 - all day
-Wednesday, November 8 @6-9pm - Marching Band Family Night
Booster Events News:
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Savers FUNDrive Fundraiser: start collecting gently used clothing, books, media, and household items to donate for our fundraiser. Collection dates and times at Cal High:
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Sunday, November 5, 11am - 3:00pm (CHS back parking lot behind the main building)
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Saturday, December 2, 10am - 3:00pm (CHS back parking lot behind the main building)
Instrumental Music News:
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Erik's DeliCafé of Dublin Fundraiser on Saturday, November 5th from 10am - 7pm. Come enjoy our very own Cal High Students who will be performing throughout the day!
Instrumental Music Sponsors:
We’d like to thank our three platinum sponsors: Greenlight Simulation (Simulator-based driver training for teens) and Aki Lewis Realty, and Dublin Family Dentistry.
Website: www.calhighmusic.org
Email: calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com
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Please Save the Date:
The next Drama Boosters meeting is Thursday, January 11th, at 7pm in Room FA 106.
For more information:
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Pine Valley Middle School Family Fest
Pine Valley Middle School is looking for Cal High student volunteers to help out at their Family Fest on November 4th. Please consider performing / volunteering for the following:
- Performing a group dance since CAL High teams are very talented and amazing
- Music/Singing group ( Fusion Of voice and Instrument) Any Genre
- Demo of your unique Robots on stage
- Face Painting ? Get your supplies for face painting along.
- Design Games like Family feud , Bingo , Spin the wheel and run that station
- Run the stations with PVMS leadership
Please sign up here.
Kick off the fall with magical spirit and loads of fun!
Family, friends and neighbors are invited to enjoy new food from local restaurants, food trucks, music, crafts and henna.
There will be food stations, an Espresso station, Menchies, snack shack, family games, arts/ crafts, music, henna artist, and bangles stall.
There will be wristbands to purchase for $20 which include unlimited games, arts/crafts, henna, face painting, and 1 ticket for cake walk.
You do not have to be a Pine Valley MS student to purchase a ticket, bring your family and friends!
ALL are welcome, don't forget to get your wristband.
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SRVUSD is accepting applications for the Facilities Oversight and Advisory Committee (FOAC) | |
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The application to serve on the Facilities Oversight and Advisory Committee (FOAC) for San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) is now open. The application must be submitted by Friday, November 3, 2023.
The Facilities Oversight and Advisory Committee (FOAC) fulfills the promise to voters that the expenditure of Measure D bond funds are scrutinized by an independent citizens’ oversight committee. These volunteer community members meet regularly throughout the year to review projects and expenditures related to the Measure D voter approved specific projects.
The charge of the FOAC is to:
- Provide oversight of Measure D facilities bond projects and expenditures;
- Review financial and performance audits and submit an annual report to the Board of Education;
The FOAC consists of at least seven (7) members, who are appointed by the SRVUSD Board of Education and shall serve for a term of at least two (2) years, without compensation, and for no more than three (3) consecutive terms. The membership will reflect the SRVUSD community. Education Code 15278 requires that representation be comprised as follows:
- One member shall be active in a business organization representing the business community located within the school district.
- One member shall be active in a senior citizens’ organization.
- One member shall be active in a bona fide taxpayers’ organization.
- One member shall be the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district.
- One member shall be both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district and active in a parent-teacher organization, such as the Parent Teacher Association or school site council.
All information on the Facilities Oversight and Advisory Committee, as well as a list of current members, can be found here: https://www.srvusd.net/foac
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Announcing SRVUSD TK and Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year! | | |
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Las Positas Preview Night: Nov. 2
Las Positas Preview Night is coming up on Thursday, November 2 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please view this flyer for more details.
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Explore.Act.Tell Program & Student Challenge
This program is fully funded by Albertson’s Nourishing Neighbors Foundation and FREE to all educators and students - and is designed for students to work on projects on fighting hunger and food insecurity in their own community.
• Grades 6-12 in a classroom or club environment
• Consists of a kick-off Leadership Lesson and then four interactive lessons with student and teacher lesson plans
• Students will practice the skills needed to become good citizens and advocate for community involvement and service
• Enter projects into the competition for a chance to win a $1,000-$2,500 grant for a hunger-focused charity of choice
See flyer for more information.
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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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Need a place to connect with other parents? Join one of the community groups on Facebook. The pages are organized by grade, run by parents, and are always reliable forums. To receive reminders, obtain quick responses about anything scholastic or extracurricular, and also access other types of assistance or support, join today! Be sure to answer the membership questions and a parent, who moderates the group, will welcome you shortly.
Parents of Freshmen: California High School Class of 2027
Parents of Sophomores: California High School Class of 2026
Parents of Juniors: California High School Class of 2025
Parents of Seniors Cal High Grizzlies Class of 2024
You can also stay connected through the following Instagram groups:
- CAL HIGH: @calhighgrizzlies
- CLASS of 2024: @calhigh2024
- CLASS of 2025: @calhigh25
- CLASS of 2026 @calhigh26
- CLASS of 2027 @calhigh2027
- SPIRIT: @calhighspirit
- RALLY and LTA: @calhighrallylta
- CULTURE AND CLIMATE: @chs_cultureandclimate
- PTSA: @calhighptsa
- @CalHighCounseling
- @CalHighWellness
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