Principal’s Message
from Jeff Calden
Take a look at some helpful information and cool stuff happening in the Newsletter this week:
- Next Week is a Regular Week: Monday Special / O / E / O / E
- Plans for a Hybrid Schedule at SLVHS
- SLVHS Suicide Prevention Education
- Weekly Spotlight on an SLVHS Artist
- Key Club Event - Letters to Patients at St. Jude
- HS Drama Showcase Available to Watch Online!
Plans for SLV Secondary Schools to open in a Hybrid Model
Middle School and High Schools can only open when the county is in the Red Tier with 5 to 7 cases per 100,000 population.
SLVUSD plans to offer in-person classes on campus beginning in April 2021 if Santa Cruz County is in the Red Tier.
Parents may choose either SLV Online (only) or SLV Live Hybrid (online & in-person) Enrollment Forms will be available on March 15, 2021.
SLV Secondary Hybrid Schedule
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MON |
TUES |
WED |
THUR |
FRI |
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8:30am – 9:30am
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MONDAY SPECIALS |
1 Online |
2 Online |
1 Online |
2 Online |
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9:35am – 10:35am
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3 Online |
4 Online |
3 Online |
4 Online |
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10:40am – 11:40am
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5 Online |
6 Online |
5 Online |
6 Online |
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11:45am – 12:45pm
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LUNCH |
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12:45pm – 1:35pm |
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1A In-person |
2A In-person |
1B In-person |
2B In-person |
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1:40pm – 2:30pm
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3A In-person |
4A In-person |
3B In-person |
4B In-person |
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2:35pm – 3:20pm |
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5A In-person |
6A In-person |
5B In-person |
6B In-person |
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ONLINE: Posted Class Assignments |
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Information on SLV High School Suicide Prevention Education
A Letter from Deborah Mitchell, SLV High School Mental Health Specialist
Dear Parent / Guardian,
During this challenging year, school staff is working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.
SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.
Through the program, students learn:
- That depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
- How to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
- To ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
- Who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a response slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in this program please contact me at [email protected] Mental Health Specialist SLVHS
Sincerely,
Deborah V Mitchell
Estimados padres / Tutor,
Durante este año de desafío, el personal de la escuela trabaja para enseñar a los estudiantes acerca de la salud mental y cómo buscar ayuda si están preocupados por ellos mismos o algún amigo. Estamos utilizando un programa llamado (SOS Signs of Suicide) Señales de Suicidio. El programa enseña a los estudiantes acerca de este difícil tema y los estimula a solicitar ayuda.
SOS ha sido utilizado por miles de escuelas durante las últimas décadas. Estudios han demostrado que enseña a los estudiantes eficazmente acerca de la depresión y el suicidio mientras que reduce el número de intentos de suicidio reportados por los mismos estudiantes.
A través del programa, los estudiantes aprenden:
- La depresión puede ser tratada y por lo tanto se les estimula a buscar ayuda.
- Cómo identificar la depresión y el riesgo potencial de suicidio de ellos mismos o algún amigo.
- (ACT: Acknowledge, Care and Tell) ACTUAR: Reconocer, Cuidado e Informar a un adulto de confianza si está preocupado por sí mismo o algún amigo.
- A que personas pueden acudir en la escuela para obtener ayuda, si la necesitan.
Los estudiantes observarán videoclips apropiados para su edad y participarán en un dialogo acerca de la depresión, el suicidio y además qué hacer si están preocupados por algún amigo. Después del video, los estudiantes completarán una hoja de respuestas en la que se les pregunta si les gustaría hablar con un adulto acerca de cualquier preocupación. El personal de la escuela llevará a cabo reuniones breves con cualquier estudiante que solicite hablar.
Les recomendamos que visiten www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent para obtener información acerca de las señales de advertencia del suicidio de jóvenes, recursos útiles y algunos mensajes claves que los estudiantes aprenderán.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca de la participación de sus hijos en este programa, comuníquese con el psicologa escolar-Sra. Poetzinger [email protected]
Sinceramente,
Sra . Deborah Mitchell
Terapista escolar de salud mental
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be mailed home next week.
As always, you can check grades as they update on Schoology.
Schedule for SLV High School: Week of March 1st - 5th
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Monday March 1 Monday Special Day
Monday Homeroom 8:30 - 8:50 Attendance Taken & Monday Specials Explained by Teacher
Monday Special Activities
Students Must Complete All Three Activities For Full Credit
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Tuesday March 2 O Day
Zero Period (7:45-8:25)
1st Period (8:30-9:45)
3rd Period (9:55-11:10)
5th Period (11:20-12:35)
Afternoon Blocks
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Wednesday March 3 E Day i Zero Period (7:45-8:25)
2nd Period (8:30-9:45)
4th Period (9:55-11:10)
6th Period (11:20-12:35)
Afternoon Blocks
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Thursday March 4 O Day
Zero Period (7:45-8:25)
1st Period (8:30-9:45)
3rd Period (9:55-11:10)
5th Period (11:20-12:35)
Afternoon Blocks
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Friday March 5 E Day i Zero Period (7:45-8:25)
2nd Period (8:30-9:45)
4th Period (9:55-11:10)
6th Period (11:20-12:35)
End of Grading Period
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In our SLVHS Artist Spotlight feature, we showcase the work of one of our amazing SLV High School Artists.
This week, our Spotlight is on SLVHS sophomore photography student Forrest Crandell.
SLVHS Key Club Service Event Opportunity
Do you want to make someone’s day?
You can do so by writing a letter to a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers.
Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
The patients at St. Jude would be so excited to hear from you, as well as inspired and encouraged to continue their journey.
Information About Writing Letters
Date: 3/1/2021 Time: 12:30-1:00pm
Location: https://slvusd-org.zoom.us/j/7823642646?pwd=YUxzL21wMkhzR0dzTlkxTkJ3VHMvQT09
We are writing encouraging and supportive notes to patients undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases
You can write a letter to a patient using this link: https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/online-card-message-patients.html
SLVHS Drama Showcase -Tell Me in Ten - Begins Streaming Online Starting Tomorrow!
A Virtual Showcase of Eight 10-Minute Plays
Performed by: The SLVHS Drama II students
Streaming Available: February 20, 2021 through March 20, 2021
DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED! Donation Information Below.
Please join us for Tell Me in Ten, a Virtual Showcase of Eight 10-Minute Plays, performed by the SLVHS Drama II students. Available for on-line viewing beginning on 2/20/2021 and may be watched at any time, free of charge, through 3/20/2021. Anyone with the link may watch the streamed content at their convenience on a computer, tablet or smart TV.
Link for viewing the show: https://hs.slvusd.org/apps/pages/dramaboosters
Striving to keep the arts alive for our students and to give them a collaborative and therapeutic space for creative expression, we have brought our shows online this year. Like many theatre programs, SLVHS has suffered a huge hit to our budget due to the inability to sell tickets to live performances during these Covid times. Please consider donating. We need your help and, if you are able, any donation during this time will be instrumental in our efforts to continue to support our students' creative endeavors.
DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED!
You can send donations via PayPal to [email protected].
Or Make your check payable to "SLVHS Theatre Department” - Memo line: "Tell Me in Ten"
Tara McMilin---Theatre Department, 7179 Hacienda Way, Felton, CA 95018
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Attention Cougar Athletes
In-Person Sports at SLVHS This Week
Cross Country
When: Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00 – Meets on Thursdays. Three remaining.
Where: Track
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Avenmarg ([email protected]) if you have questions.
Varsity Football
When: Monday 1:00 - 3:30, Tuesday-Friday 3:00 - 5:30
Where: Football Field
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Poetzinger ([email protected]) if you have questions.
JV Football
When: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 5:45
Where: Football Field
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Cooper ([email protected]) if you have questions.
Girls Volleyball
When: Monday & Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30. Tr
Where: Varsity Softball Field
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Dunham ([email protected]) if you have questions.
Girls Tennis
When: Tuesday - Friday 3:00 - 4:30
Where: Tennis Courts
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach O’Brien ([email protected]) if you have questions.
Track & Field
When: Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00
Where: Track
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Johnson ([email protected]) if you have questions.
Girls Golf
When: Monday-Thursday 3:00-5:00
Where: DeLaveaga Golf Course
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Lopez ([email protected]) if you have questions.
When: Wednesday - Friday 3:00-5:00.
Where: Varsity Baseball field
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Sutcliffe ([email protected]) if you have questions.
When: Monday 3:00 - 4:30, Tuesday 3:00 - 4:15, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 & Thursday 3:00 - 4:15
Where: Outdoor Basketball Court
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Gross ([email protected]) if you have questions.
When: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 - 6:00
Where: Outdoor Basketball Court
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Johnson ([email protected]) if you have questions.
When: Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 - 5:30
Where: Varsity Softball Field
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Brown ([email protected]) if you have questions.
When: Monday and Thursday 3:30 - 5:30
Where: Cement area adjacent to the weight room
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Brown ([email protected]) if you have questions.
When: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30
Where: JV Softball Field
Email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) or coach Coffis ([email protected]) if you have questions.
While the pool is coming along nicely it is not ready for use just yet. However, if you have been training with your club swim team or on your own and you would like an opportunity to race against your peers in the county email Mr. Coulson ([email protected]) and he can give you info about opportunities to do so.
All athletes participating in SLVHS sports must download the rSchoolToday mobile health screening Activity Scheduler
SLVHS 2021 Yearbook is Now on Sale!
The San Lorenzo Valley High School yearbook is up and running and is for sale for the next two months for $80.
Editors Carlina Grillo, Ruby Gonda, Jadynne Swint, Amaya Gordon and their staff are working hard to bring a 204-page, full-color yearbook that represents the best, the most interesting, the happiest, as well as the most moving and memorable experiences of this year at SLVHS.
The yearbook is available for purchase at:
The SLVHS yearbook has completely sold out the past two years; please purchase your copy now to make sure you have yours in May.
SLV High School Newspaper is Now Available Online
The Claw newspaper is publishing online issues every two weeks.
Click Here for District Community Opportunities Web Page
A Little Slice of Normal Returning Just Outside My Office
