SLVHS Welcome Back Cougar Newsletter - August 3, 2022

Welcome Back Cougar Newsletter

August 3, 2022

First Day of School: Thursday, August 11th

from Jeff Calden

Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year.   The staff of San Lorenzo Valley High School is excited for our students to show up for the first day of classes on Thursday, August 11th.

Below there is information on Freshman Orientation this Friday, August 5th, as well as New Freshman Chromebooks, and Freshman School Photos.

There is also all the info on Cougar Day next Monday, August 8th, when Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors get schedules, books, and School Pictures taken.

Some general information about the start of school, bell schedules, calendars, and links to important websites are also in this email.

Finally, there is information on SLVHS sports and drama programs that have already started or are starting soon!

8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Friday, August 5, 2022 in the SLVHS Gym

The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from middle school to high school a positive one.

Seniors and juniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to the freshmen. Large and small group activities are designed to address students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner.

Wear comfortable clothes and don’t bring all your stuff...travel light!

Freshmen will receive their class schedules at the end of Orientation

Any Freshmen students who cannot attend Orientation on Friday, can come on Monday with the rest of the students to get their schedules from Noon to 3:00 pm.

School Photos for Freshman will be done in their PE classes on Monday, August 22nd.

If you have any questions, please email Link Crew Coordinator Claire Hackett at [email protected]

 

Cougar Day will be next Monday, August 8th

This is the day where Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors get their class schedules, textbooks, and have their school pictures taken.

Students can come and get everything they need to be ready for school.

Seniors: Noon to 1 pm

Juniors: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Sophomores: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

We will be doing tours for any new students at 1:30 pm.

For those who cannot be there on that day, we will schedule makeup pictures for a day after school begins.

 

School Picture / Student ID Information for Monday, August 8th

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will get their School Photos taken on Monday, August 8th.

Bring your money and order form the day we take your picture and save the sales tax.

Order form is attached to this email.  Freshmen will take their school pictures in PE on Monday, August 22nd

Seniors: Noon to 1 pm

Juniors: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Sophomores: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

 

Here is how to order online after picture day:

1. To order photos go to vanzantes.com and create or login into your account.
2. At the top of the page click on "Find my photos". Type in your student's school ID number
   
3. Your child's photo should appear, click on the photo and options should appear.

If you have questions about your child's photos please contact the photographer directly at [email protected].

Thank You,

The Van Zantes
www.vanzantes.com

 

 

READ THIS IF YOU ARE A FRESHMAN OR FRESHMAN PARENT!!!

8:00 am - 1:30 pm. Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9th and 10th

Freshman Chromebook Exchange

This year, ALL Freshman will be given a new school-issued Chromebook for use in their classes.

This Chromebook comes loaded with all of the software necessary and/or required for school use.

Freshmen should NOT bring a personal computer this year.  They are to bring the new school-issued Chromebook.

Incoming Freshmen should pick up their new School-Issued Chromebooks from the High School Library on August 9th or August 10th from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.

If you cannot make it at that time, students can pick them up in the High School library on the first day of school.

If a Freshman has an older Chromebook checked out from the school, please make sure to bring it with you to exchange it for a new School-Issued Chromebook.

 

SLV Football has Begun!

Attention any student interested in joining the SLVHS football team. Below is the upcoming schedule of activities.

 

All students are welcome to come out and join. 

 

Monday, August 1st to Thursday, August 4th - Conditioning on the football field from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

 

Football equipment hand out on Thursday, August 4th

Friday, August 5th - Doubleday with practices from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday, August 6th - Single practice from 10:30am-12:30pm

Monday, August 8th - Single practice from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, August 9th - Single practice from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, August 10th -Doubleday with practices from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm

 

Thursday August 11th - First day of school. Practice from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

 

 

SLV Water Polo has Begun!

 

Attention any student interested in joining the SLVHS water polo teams. Below is the upcoming schedule of activities. All students are welcome to come out and join.

Monday, August 1st to Friday, August 5th - Doubleday conditioning on the pool deck. Boys from 6:00am-7:30am and 6:00pm-7:30pm. Girls from 9:00am-10:30am and 4:30pm-6:00pm. Please note that athletes should come prepared to condition outside and inside the pool.

Monday, August 8th - Wednesday August 10th - Boys practice from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Girls practice from 9:00am-11:00am

Regular Practice Begins Thursday, August 11th. Boys from 5:00pm- 7:00pm. Girls from 2:55pm-5:00pm. Please note, on early release Mondays, girls practice will go from 2:15pm-5:00pm.

COVID

While positive cases in our county have been on an upswing, we are all hoping that Covid becomes a smaller issue as we move forward with this new school year.

Schools will again be following the guidance and direction of County Public Health and the County Office of Education.

There is no requirement regarding vaccination at school for students or staff.   

However, adult volunteers working with students must be vaccinated for COVID. This only applies to someone working with or around students in a voluntary capacity. This applies to adults volunteering in a classroom, a field trip, a sporting event, or school activity where students are present. This does not apply to adults coming as a parent or family member to a meeting with staff, as part of a parent booster club meeting, or as a spectator at an event.

Use of SLV Campus Facilities

Now that summer is officially over, please be aware that there is no public use of school facilities from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on School Days.

This is for all facilities, including the pool, the tennis courts, the track and field, the baseball fields, and basketball courts.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe.

Most Mondays are Early Release Days at SLVHS

The start time for the High School will be at 7:55 every day.  Most Mondays will be shortened days, with an Early Release time of 2:01 pm. 

Zero period will still begin at 7:00 am each day. The complete Bell Schedules for all types of days are at the bottom of this newsletter, and there is a link to the SLVHS Calendar, which shows the type of Bell Schedule day for the entire school year.

Schedule for the First Week of School: Aug 11th and 12th