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Homecoming
Homecoming Week is coming up, September 27-29!
Here is all the information you need to know about Homecoming festivities.
Homecoming dance tickets will be for sale September 18 through September 27 on the Cal High Webstore
- Tickets will be $30 with ASB, and $35 without ASB
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Cal High will be hosting the College Fair on October 25th. Dozens of college and university representatives will be available to share information and speak with students and parents!
College Fair date: 10/25 (Weds)
College Fair time: 6-8pm
College Fair locations: Old Gym, Event Center, Library, & Commons.
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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).
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Got Books?
Attention 9th Graders: Do you still have some books left over from Middle School? If so, you are more than welcome to return them to the textbook office or the library here at Cal! Get those returned before they get lost! Thank you!
PARENTS! Do you happen to see books around the house that belong to the district? If so, please send them back to school with your students! Thank you
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Hello everyone-
We had a wonderful turnout at the PTSA meeting. There was great information sharing and input for our committees. Thank you to Mr. Ball, Ms. Taft, Ms. Sexton and Ms. Yanes for attending our meeting. I also appreciate the continued input and suggestions in emails for future speakers and programs to have at Cal High. We will be adding a link to the main Cal High page that will direct you to our information website. Our website in the next few weeks will have all our programs updated in addition to updated emails. Please view and consider what committee you would like to engage with. Hope you have a great rest of the week.
-Colleen Birmingham, PTSA President 2023-2024
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Save the Date: Cal High PTSA Association October Meeting
- Monday, October 9, 2023
- 6:00-8:00 pm Live in the Cal High Library
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Exceptional Education Committee Coffee
The Exceptional Education Committee (EEC) is here to support students/families/guardians of students who have IEPs, 504s, learning differences or other exceptional needs. Please join us for our first on campus coffee of the year on 9/21 in the Theater Lobby at 9:30am. This will be a great opportunity to meet other parents/guardians as well as some Cal High support IEP and 504 team members. We will have a mix of on campus and off campus coffees throughout the year so please join us when you can! If you have any questions about EEC please contact Julie Blinston at calhighee@gmail.com
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Register for the Run For Education Today!
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 8AM - 2PM
Don’t miss out on a popular community event and tradition spanning 40 years and the largest run that supports education in Northern California: The Run for Education on Sunday, October 8 at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon, adjacent to City Center.
Events include:
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8 am: 10K
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8:30 am: 5K walk/run/stroll
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11 am: Mini Run for 2-6 years olds - participants receive our signature Mini Run cape and post-race treats
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1 pm: Friendship Run for participants with special needs and their supporters
- All participants receive a shirt and medal!
Register Here
Once your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link. Get 4 friends to sign up using your link and receive a $5 Menchie’s gift card! Plus, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a pair of ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 25 shoes!
In addition to selecting a school fundraising team when you register, you may also sign up to walk/run/roll/stroll with a team of your choice. Grab your team, club, troop, or pack and join the San Ramon Police Department and other local organizations signing up as a team. Add to the team fun by dressing up and entering our Centipede Competition!
Looking for an easy and fun way to get involved in a community event? Join us as a volunteer: http://bit.ly/2023rfevolunteers
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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 | |
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!
Don't miss out on this year's Art Reflections contest.
Deadline for all entry forms: Friday, October 13th
[All physical (photographs and visual arts) art must be brought to the front office by the 13th]
Student Entry Form Link
Dates to remember:
Art Reflections Showcase and Awards Ceremony:
Friday, December 1st 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.
Thank you Zenobia for Volunteering to be my Co-Partner this year as we transition roles!!
Questions? Contact Melanie and Zenobia at calhighartreflections@gmail.com
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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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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.
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Fall Sports at Cal High:
Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Women's Flag Football, Women's Golf, Song, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Waterpolo, and Men's Waterpolo.
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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Men's Water Polo Dining Days at Dos Coyotes
Come out and support our Grizzly Men's Water Polo Team by dining out at Dos Coyotes September 18th-24th.
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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
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Women's Basketball
Fall Open Gym
All are welcome to attend - invite your friends!
Come and shoot around and meet new friends who are interested in basketball. No pressure. No commitment. No coaching. No cost.
(Drills and skills are run by varsity players)
THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS
4PM - 5:30PM
California High School (Small Gym)
August 24 - October 27
Questions? Email us: CalHighWBB@gmail.com
Visit our website: www.chsgrizzlybasketball.com
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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)
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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.
Donating to the CHS Academic Boosters can help provide some budget certainty for the school who depend on us for additional teacher positions to help expand classes with high demand and offer specialty classes that might otherwise have low enrollment.
Want to Get Involved?
Email us. We still have option positions:
Financial Secretary, Academic Award Chair
Please visit the Cal High Education Fund/Academic Boosters website for the lasted information.
Email: california.edfund@srvef.org
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September CAB Meeting Info
CAB September Meeting & Annual Meeting
Monday, September 25 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 443-671-8240 PIN: 456 780 073#
Membership Packet Pickup
It's not too late to pick up your membership packet Membership cards and booster gift will be available for pick up at the gate of Flag Football, Freshman Football & JV?Varsity Football home games for the next two weeks. You can also reach out to calathletics@srvef.org to make other arrangements.
Grizzly Grill Signups are LIVE!
We are in desperate need of volunteers in the Snack Shack for this Friday's games against Milpitas. Earn money for your team & get in free to the game. There are shifts for the JV game and for the Varsity game.
SIGN UP HERE
Not sure what to expect when working in the Snack Shack, nervous that you've never done it before? Check out these thoughts from a fellow concession stand parent...
1. I’m pretty sure I sold $20 million worth of food and drinks from my window alone. This must be how they fund new stadiums.
2. We really really, really, really need to respect waitstaff and retail workers more because sometimes I forgot what Gatorade color the kid wanted from the two seconds when he told me and I turned around to get it out of the refrigerator. Remembering stuff when chaos surrounds you is hard. Service with a smile is harder.
3. 98 percent of people are incredibly nice. Don’t let those two percent ruin it for you.
4. When you are on your feet for three hours, and you are old, you will feel like a Mack truck hit you the next day. Maybe into the day after that, too.
5. Hell hath no fury like a five-year-old girl whose dad won't buy her Skittles.
6. The people who run these types of endeavors are freaking saints and deserve all our gratitude. They run around town trying to procure items that are in short supply right now. They give up entire days to serve, sometimes missing their own kid's big plays or performances. They listen to complaints about how we ran out of Sierra Mist or burgers or Starburst without snottily reminding said complainers that they are just a volunteer, not the CEO of Concessions Inc. I think they should be knighted.
7. Your kids are helping each other. They are buying waters for their friends, sharing chips, loaning them a dollar, and paying a balance when someone is short fifty cents on their debit card. People say crappy things about the way we are raising teens, but their hearts come through when their friends are hungry. It's the sweetest.
8. Nothing tugs at my heart more than when a young boy who towers over me that I haven't seen since 3rd grade shouts, "Thank you Camryn's mom," when you hand him three cheeseburgers. All the feels on how fast time flies.
9. I will never not be amazed by the fact that you can pay for a hot dog by tapping your watch on a little black box. Technology is wild.
10. Your kids are eating a lot of candy. That’s where all their money goes. The end.
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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.
Upcoming Booster Meeting:
Thursday, September 21 at 7pm - Band Room
(3rd Thursday of the month)
Booster Meetings are open to everyone interested in learning the details of the Boosters' activities or 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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Sign Up Genius 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:
- Friday, September 22 @ 7pm - Football Game at CHS
- Friday, September 29 - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
CHS 50th Anniversary & Homecoming Alumni Potluck (9/29- 4:30pm @ Band Room):
As Cal High celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Cal High Marching Band and Color Guard are inviting alumni to join us in performing Big C (our fight song) at the homecoming game on September 29th at 6:45pm. We will be having a small potluck of refreshments outside the music room at 4:30pm before having a short rehearsal at 5:30pm. Please fill out this Google Form to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that we have a limited number of instruments and equipment that can be loaned (flags, marching drums, etc.).
Instrumental Music Fundraiser:
Please help support CHS Instrumental Music Program and leave the cooking to Mendocino Farms at City Center on Tuesday, September 26, 2pm-Close. Promo code: GIVEBACK
See flyer for details.
Website: www.calhighmusic.org
Email: calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com
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Drama Boosters
Are you interested in theater? Is your child in drama? If so, become a Drama Booster member!
You can still sign up for a Family Membership via the Cal High web store.
Your membership contribution allows two adults from your student's household to attend and vote at all of our Drama Booster meetings. The funds we raise through the Cal High web store will directly benefit your students and their experience in the Cal High Drama program this 2023-24 school year! In fact, due in large part to the contributions from past Drama Booster members, we completed a substantial refurbishment of our theater sound system last year and a much needed upgrade to the lights in the theater this summer. Both will enhance the drama experience for all our students (not just drama students) and future audiences of adoring fans!
Our first Drama Boosters Meeting was last week and we discussed our Fall and Spring shows as well as the upcoming Drama Club Pool Party.
Next Drama Boosters Meeting (Adults) – Thursday, October 5th at 7pm in FA 106
If you would like more information please:
Thank you!
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African American Scholars Project (AASP)
We are excited to bring back the African American Scholars Project (AASP) this school year. AASP was designed in 2016 to provide Black/African American students with a safe space to talk about their social and emotional well-being in school and in their community. The program saw great success in access to school and college-readiness, and a connection to the school community.
The African American Scholars Project (AASP) focuses on uplifting and empowering Black students, by building community and providing the tools necessary for self advocacy in schools and beyond. The goals of AASP will always be centered in the liberation of Black voices.
Workshop topics for AASP include:
- Storytelling in the Black Community
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Career & Entrepreneurship
- Holistic College Prep
- Activism & Social Justice
- Black Art & Artists
Beginning the Week of September 18th, students will join our partners in this work, Project Sankofa. As a part of this series, the facilitators of AASP will use their vast network to bring in panelists, special guest speakers, and local alumni who are making an impact in our society. They will also facilitate activities to help students build community and networks. Finally, they will provide resources to help students prepare for life beyond high school both academically and socially.
California High School
Tuesdays from 9:45-10:45am, Room P3
School Contact: Trisha Gonzales-Waters, Liaison, tgonzaleswaters@srvusd.net
Your student will be invited to join AASP and given an excused absence, if they decide to attend. Participating students will need to communicate with their teacher to make-up any work missed from class. Check out the AASP flyer here. Interested students can register via this link.
We are excited to host AASP in San Ramon Valley Unified School District, as we know the importance of community and network for our students is imperative. AASP will meet every other week. Click here to view the AASP calendar. If you have any questions about AASP, please feel free to reach out to Gertrude Jenkins at gjenkins@projectsankofa.org.
There is a great family event this Saturday, September 16th at Los Positas College. Black Family Day is from 10am-2pm. Check out the flyer here. To register for the event, sign up here.
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San Francisco Giants School Fundraising Offer
Support your school by joining the Giants at Oracle Park for one of the available fundraising games. We have three more games remaining in the season to purchase tickets and raise funds!
$5 of every ticket purchased will go directly back to your school!
School Promo Code: California
Additionally, Educator Appreciation Night is right around the corner! If your teacher and staff community want to be celebrated at Oracle Park, please see below for further information:
- Friday, September 29 vs LA Dodgers at 7:15 pm
- Giveaway item: Giants/Educator themed block calendar
- Tickets range in price from $39 (VRLF) - $173 (Premium LB)
Use this link to order tickets.
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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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