Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Open Mic Celebration on January 15th

Please join us as we honor MLK Jr. on Monday, January 15, 2024. We will meet in the San Ramon City Hall Rotunda with a program from 2-4pm, followed by a reception from 4-5pm. We will be honoring SRVUSD's very own Demetrius Ball, principal of California High School. We invite students, staff, parents/caregivers and community members to join us at this special celebration. In particular, we will offer an open mic so that you can discuss one word that best represents MLK Jr.'s work and legacy to you. 

The San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs is proud to co-sponsor the event, in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition, SRVUSD, the City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, PFLAG Danville-San Ramon Valley, Diablo Black Men's Group, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Rewire Community, National Alliance on Mental Illness-Contra Costa, Supervisor Candace Anderson, San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association - Tri-Valley Chapter and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County. 

Financial Aid Night

Hello all,

You are invited to our virtual Financial Aid Night! Join us as we demystify scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Learn the ins and outs of the FAFSA process, discover eligibility criteria, and gain insights into responsible loan management. Find valuable tips for maximizing financial aid opportunities and explore support services. Don't miss this essential guide to securing the resources you need for your educational journey. The session will be on Tuesday, January 23 from 6:00- 7:00 pm virtually. Here is the link to register. We hope to see you there, but if you are unable to make it, we record and post our sessions on our YouTube page.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Avila at cavila3@srvusd.net.

-Your Cal High Counseling Team

College Connect Information Session

Attention Sophomores! Registration for the information session for College Connect for the next school year is open! Please click on the link to learn more about College Connect and register for the information night that will take place on January 24th. 

If you have questions, email Mrs. Clark or Mr. Sawyer.

Post High School Planning Webinar

The Cal High Counseling team invites you to join us for a webinar on Thursday, January 25th from 6:00-7:00 pm to learn about the basics of Post-High School Planning. While this information is geared toward 9th and 10th grade families, anyone hoping to learn the basics about pathways for students after they graduate high school are welcome to join.

Please register here for the session! Unable to make it? The session will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.



Questions? Contact Kelly Falcone

Community Book Night

Join your Cal High Librarians and your Cal High community in conversation about the novel The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson on February 15 at 6pm in the Cal High library. From the publisher: "Author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America’s history and legacy of racism in this YA novel following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom." This is intended to be a partner read with a student and trusted adult. Students, grab a parent, coach, an aunt, or teacher and get reading! 

If you are interested in participating, fill out this form that has more information (including content warnings). We will send an email when the books will be available for check out in the Cal High library. More information is also available on this flier.

Support Color Guard's Winter Season

The Color Guard's winter season is in full swing and we are looking forward to an amazing 2024! We are having a shirt fundraiser, and for every donation we receive, your name can be on our shirt as a thank you for "having our back". Please consider donating by sending your check to:

Ginger Clark/Winter Guard

9870 Broadmoor Dr

San Ramon Ca 94583

You can also leave your check with the attendance office and they will make sure it gets to Ginger.

Make your check out to Instrumental Music Boosters and on the memo line write Winter Guard donation. Your donation to our program is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt.

If you would like your name on our shirt, please include a note stating what name you would like us to use. If you are a business and would like to have your logo on our shirt, please contact Ginger directly at gclark@srvusd.net.

Thank you for your support of the Color Guard's winter season!

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). 

Class of '24 Grad Night Celebration

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.

2024-2025 Art Reflections Theme has already been named: Accepting Imperfection

Please consider being a part of this amazing experience by creating art in any of the 6 categories listed:

Dance Choreography, Film, Music Composition, Literature, Photography, Visual Arts

Questions? Email Melanie James and Zenobia Latheef calhighartreflections@gmail.com 

Cal High Swim Informational Meeting

Swimmer Informational meeting THIS Thursday, January 18, during lunch, in the small gym. Please submit this form if you intend to try out for the 2024 team, and complete your athletic clearance now to ensure you are cleared by the first day of tryouts (Monday, February 5). Any inquiries regarding Cal High Swim can be directed to Calhsswim@gmail.com

California High Athletic Boosters

CAB Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 29 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-789-6280‬ PIN: ‪567 228 357‬#

Interested in being more involved with Athletic Boosters next year? 

The following Board positions are available for the 2024-25 school year:

President

Treasurer

Secretary

Contact Cheryl Weaver @ calathletics@srvef.org for more information.

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

Booster/Parent Meetings:

Thursday, January 18th 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. 

*Call for Booster Board Member *: We need a detailed-oriented parent volunteer to step into the Booster Board Treasurer role by the end of June, 2024. We need our new Treasurer to begin job-shadowing now in order to be fully ready to assume responsibility for this important position. Please email calhighbandboostertreasurer@gmail.com if you can help.

Booster Events and News:

• Check out the first official edition of CHS Instrumental Music Booster Monthly Newsletter!
• Spirit wear is now available! We have restocked our inventory and are ready to take orders. To order, go to our order form here.
• * Crab Feed: Call for Volunteers *: we are bringing back our 17th Annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction at Cal High’s Commons on March 23rd. However this event cannot happen w/out volunteers. Please sign up here to volunteer.
• Instrumental Music Fundraiser: leave the cooking to the Kabab Shop on Tuesday, February 20! Present this coupon in store or order online w/code: “FUNDRAISER”.

Drama Boosters

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. 

Registration is Now Open for SRVUSD's Cyber Safety Event