Newsletter 4-30-21

Principal’s Message

from Jeff Calden

I can't tell you how wonderful it was to see so many Students and Teachers on campus this week. Last week was a fun test drive with our Freshmen, but having all four grade levels back was very special.

Especially our Seniors. Hot Diggity Dog, were we glad to see them!!! Going into classrooms and seeing students working with teachers, kids walking around campus having fun, school felt normal for the first time in a long time. Enjoy a nice sunny weekend, and you AP Students - go to bed early - you are getting up EARLY next week!

Advanced Placement Exams begin at SLV Next Week.  AP Government Test is MONDAY MORNING!

AP Testing Begins at SLV next week.  The AP Government Test is Monday.  The AP Literature Test is Wednesday, and the AP US History Test is Thursday.

If you are taking a test next week - READ ALL OF THIS:  It is the email I sent to the AP Government Students who need to be at the Middle School Gym at 7:30 am Monday morning.

Everything in this email applies to ALL 3 TESTS next week.  All three begin at 8 am and students must be there by 7:30.  AP Rules are VERY STRICT.  Learn them NOW!

We have to follow them exactly or student exams could be nullified.  Meaning - they don't count.

Hello,

You have an AP test this coming week and it will be held in the SLV Middle School Gym.  

The Exam will begin at 8 am.  YOU NEED TO BE THERE BY 7:30 AM!

There is about 20-30 minutes of bubbling and pre-exam instruction that need to be done before we start.

The Exam will start at 8:00 am. 

 If you are not there when the Exam starts - YOU CANNOT TAKE THE EXAM

I cannot stress enough how important it is that you are on time.

Bring a pencil or two. Bring a black or dark blue pen. 

We will have extra pens and pencils, but don't count on somebody else. Take care of yourself.

The test is 3 hours long.  There is a 10 minute break near the middle.

When you arrive, you will be seated at your own table. Tables will be socially distanced.

You must be wearing a mask and keep it on for the duration of the test.  

When you sit down, you will get your pencils and pens onto the table and then everything else goes into your backpack and we collect the backpacks.

THIS INCLUDES YOUR PHONE.  

YOUR PHONE MAY NOT BE ON YOUR PERSON DURING THE EXAM. 

Not in your pocket, not on your table.  It will be turned off, in a separate room.  And no - you can't check it during the break.  This is a non-negotiable AP Test rule. 

We cannot allow you to test with access to a phone. 

Okay - Sorry about all that bolded, highlighted,  ALL CAPS stuff, but you need to be aware of how strict the AP rules are and that we have to follow them.

Now that all the mean stuff about being on time and no phone for three whole hours is out of the way...

You got this!  You are ready for the test.  You can do it!  

If you are stressed about the test when it is about to start do this:  Close your eyes - take a deep breath - in through your nose slowly -  hold it for 5 seconds -  then out through your mouth slowly.  Do that 5 times and it will calm your brain and body. I know it sounds weird, but it works.

Best of luck,

Mr. Calden

AP Exam Payment is Needed. Please bring a check to the HS Office to Pay for your A.P. Exams

Cost is $95 per exam at the regular rate, $53 per exam at the reduced rate. You qualify for the reduced rate if you are approved for the Free/Reduced Lunch program. 

If you believe your financial situation qualifies you for the reduced rate, submit an application for the Free/Reduced Lunch program as soon as possible, even if you don’t want school https://slvusdcafe.com/index.php?sid=0612111916316681&page=lunchapps

Payment is past due. Please make checks payable to SLVHS with student name and which exam(s) in the memo line. 

Drop off checks at the admin office from 8am to 3pm, or mail before the deadline to: 

San Lorenzo Valley High School

Attn: Annina Hausmann

7105 Highway 9

Felton, CA 95018

If you have any questions or concerns about payment, please contact Annina Hausmann at [email protected]. 

COVID Vaccines for Students 16-19 years olds are Available at SLV next Tuesday, May 4th

SLVUSD and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education are partnering with Safeway to launch three student vaccine clinics next week. These clinics are for ANY student 16-19 years of age, SLVUSD staff member, or family member. The Pfizier vaccine will be administered. A clinic for administration of 2nd doses administration will be scheduled within 3 weeks. 

Dates, Times, and Locations:

May 4th - 1-5 PM

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Gym

7179 Hacienda Way, Felton, CA 95018

May 5th -1-5 PM

Harbor High School Multi Purpose Room

300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

May 6th - 1-5 PM

Pajaro Valley High School Gym

500 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Photo ID and Insurance Card (if the student has medical insurance) is required. A student print-out of their picture from the Student Information System will work for identification. 

Booking Appointments - Student/Parental Consent

To book an appointment for these clinics please complete parent/guardian (for students under 18) or student consent (for students over 18) here: https://sccoe.link/studentvax. Once complete, you will receive an email with a booking link. 

Booking Appointments - Student/Parental Consent Completed 

Already completed consent? You can book directly here: https://sccoe.link/bookvaccine. ALL Students must have consent completed. If you are not sure you have one completed, please complete consent first! 

Email Addresses While Booking

Please use different email addresses for each student when booking the appointment to keep the student information unique. 

Booking Appointments - Adults (staff member or family member 18+)

To book an appointment for these clinics use the following link:

https://sccoe.link/COEvax

Second Dose Appointments

All second dose appointments will be automatically scheduled 3 weeks

Grad Night Donation Drive - Tomorrow - Saturday, May 1st at SLVHS Parking Lot

Schedule for SLV High School: Schedule for April 26th to April 30th