Principal’s Message
from Jeff Calden
Please Read: State CAASPP Testing for Juniors Only in Math and English Will Occur at the End of March
SLVHS JUNIORS will take this year's State Math and English Tests Online at Home this year.
SLVHS will proctor the Math test on Tuesday, March 30th and the English Test on Wednesday, March 31st.
State tests taken at home MUST be taken on a school-issued Chromebook due to the test being given on an installed Secure Browser.
All Juniors who DO NOT already have a school-issued Chromebook will have to borrow one from the school to take the Test at home.
We will be distributing Chromebooks to students the week of March 22 to March 26 from the HS library. Details to follow.
These Chromebooks will need to be turned back in to school immediately after testing so another SLV school can use them for testing.
Students who take the test and meet standards can earn a GRADE BUMP on their 2nd semester Math and/or English Final Grades.
This grade bump will be applied to the Semester Two grade when we receive the test results in August.
Again, state tests taken at home MUST be taken on a school-issued Chromebook due to the test being given on an installed Secure Browser.
Parents can choose to opt their child out of state testing. To do so, please email our Dean of Students, Dave Poetzinger at [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding testing, please call the High School Administration Office at 335-4425.
Parent/Family Information Meeting on Hybrid Model / Enrollment Forms for Hybrid or Online Now Available
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.
Informational Q & A Meeting for Parents & Families with the Superintendent and the Principal online on Wednesday, March 24th at 5:00 pm.
This will be an opportunity to get information and ask questions before your enrollment form is due.
This meeting is designed to provide families with more detail about how the different facets of this Hybrid model will work in real life.
It should also give families the information they need before deciding whether to come back to school part-time or stay online only.
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the school website for those who cannot attend.
Parents may now choose either SLV Online (only) or SLV Live Hybrid (online & in-person).
SLVHS Enrollment Forms are DUE on March 26th - You can wait until after the Q&A meeting on March 24th if you are undecided.
SLVHS Return to School Enrollment form
Spanish SLVHS Return to School Enrollment Form
SLV High School Parent Night on Suicide Prevention Education
The past few weeks, we have had information in the newsletter about SLV High Suicide Prevention Education.
This coming Wednesday, March 17th, at 6:00 pm, we will have a Parent Meeting to discuss and explain that process.
Our counselors will be running these presentations and discussions with students in classrooms in May.
The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. We will record it and post it on the website for those who cannot attend.
The Zoom Link is below. Please join us to get information and ask questions.
SLVHS Suicide Prevention Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, March 17th at 6:00 pm
https://slvusd-org.zoom.us/j/85183173139
County Office of Education Equity Series: Focus on Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Families
General Invite: The Santa Cruz County Office of Education invites parents, students and educators to attend our next Equity Series topic: Focus on Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Families on Thursday, March 25 from 6pm - 8pm. This evening will include a keynote talk entitled “Black and Queer in the Monterey Bay", parent presentation, an LGBTQ+ student panel and community input. We hope you will join us. Please share the attached flyer with your colleagues and beyond. There is no cost, but please register for the event here.
Schedule for SLV High School: Week of March 15th - 19th
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Monday March 15 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 16 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 17 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
SLVHS Suicide Eduction Parent Night Meeting 6:00 pm on Zoom |
Thursday March 18 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 19 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)
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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 freshman Art student Maya McGivney.
Check out the Grad Night Store for New SLV T-shirts, Sweatshirts, and Masks.
The grad night store is open for business!
Visit our grad night website to see our limited edition t-shirts, sweatshirts, and masks. Sale ends March 31st!
Masks are also available to purchase through our store. Stay tuned for additional merchandise that will be added soon.
https://www.slvgradnight.com/gradnight-store
Direct donations are always welcome at https://www.slvgradnight.com/
Thank you for supporting the class of 2021 seniors!!
SLVHS Drama Showcase -Tell Me in Ten - Streaming Now!
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 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!
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.
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