SLVHS Cougar Newsletter

November 18, 2022

NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK

Principal’s Message

from Jeff Calden

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Week

I hope everyone is able to take a bit of a rest from the day-to-day grind, relax a little, unwind a little, and do some things you enjoy with people you love.

That said - please remember that when you return from break, there are just three weeks of regular classes and then finals before the end of the First Semester.

Perhaps taking a peek at Schoology and spending a bit of your holiday time getting some schoolwork done to raise those grades could be another thing that helps you to relax a little as final semester grades approach.  Have a safe and fun week away from school!

COVID Tests Being Sent Home with All Students this week

In order to maintain as safe an environment on campus as possible, we have provided additional home test kits to our SLVHS families. 

We provided each high school student with two home test kits this week.

We recommend each student test the weekend before returning to school on Monday, November 28, 2022.  

The second test would be used to test out after a positive test.

As families gather over the holiday, we are trying to limit exposure by having everyone test before they return to school.

If you do have a positive test result over break, please call the High School at 335-4425 - extension 206 - and leave a message with your information.

Thank you for helping us to keep the campus as safe as we can for all students and staff moving forward.

Home test kits are available for pick up in all of the school offices, as well as the District Office. 

Please click on the following link Santa Cruz County Inspire Vaccine Clinics for information regarding COVID Vaccines including the bivalent boosters.

As the Holidays near, it is time for the annual SLVHS Tradition of the Holiday Food Drive along with the Teen Gift / Toy Drive. 

There are crates in all 1st period SLVHS classes and the class that brings in the most non-perishable foods, will earn a party of their choice! If you do not have a 1st period, donations can be brought to the SLVHS Counseling Office.

Also starting this week until December 7th will be our Teen Gift / Toy Drive. Any student that would like to help a teen or child in need can bring a gift / toy to the SLVHS Counseling Office.

Thank you and any donations are greatly appreciated as it all goes right back to families in SLV. 

SLVHS Annual Food Drive

Bring Donations to your 1st Period Class

Ideas for Food Donations (All must be Non-Perishable):

•  Low-sodium canned vegetables
•   Meals in a can (Soup, stew, chili)
•   Canned Fruit (in own juice or water)
•   Peanut Butter / Jelly
•   Pasta
•   Canned Tuna or Chicken
•   Cereals
•   Snacks (Such as granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)
•   Olive or canola oil

Please avoid items packed in glass, no candy or sugar-sweetened drinks.

Teen Gift / Toy Drive

All Toys & Gifts Must be New and Un-Wrapped

Bring donations to the SLVHS Counseling Office  

Toy / Gift Ideas:

•   Art Supplies (Colored Pencils, Sketchpads, etc.)
•   Board, Puzzle or Card Games
•   Books & Journals
•   Movie Passes or Gift Cards (Ex: Amazon)
•   Dolls, Action Figures, etc.
•   Sports Equipment
•   New Makeup
•   Stuffed Animals

SLVHS Grad Night 2023!!  Please join us in giving our seniors a sweet send-off after graduation

Please join us in giving our seniors a sweet send off after graduation. Get started early on holiday shopping or buy yourself a little something special. 

Gift cards are also available. All items ship directly to you. Only a few short weeks to get your orders in! 

Please use the links below to order: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/slvhsgn_slvhs_gradnight_fundraiser25/AmyArr8048/ 

For holiday-ready gift boxes use this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/slvhsgn_gradnight_winter_fundraiser4/AmyArr8048/

SLVHS Grad Night 2023 - Goodwill Donation Trailer

Grad Night will have a Goodwill trailer parked in front of the high school on January 21 and 22, from 9 am to 3 pm.

There’s plenty of time to clean out your closets, attics, and backyard sheds. Hang onto all those donations to fill the truck. 

Goodwill pays us $$$ for each full trailer. All proceeds will go toward a safe and sober grad night for our seniors!

Schedule for the Week of: November 28th to December 2nd

No School Next Week!

SLVHS Academic Support - After School and Lunch

Teachers from several departments will be offering time for students to get extra help and support with their work.

Students can drop in to Academic Support and/or they may be asked to come by their teachers.

The schedule is below and attached to this email. It will be updated as other teachers or departments set up a day and time.

Free Online Tutoring

The state-wide free tutoring site is now live. 

California students now have 24-hour access to various resources, including live 1:1 tutors. 

The link is below. This should be a fantastic resource for our students and families.

https://www.brainfuse.com/highed/helpNow.asp?a_id=6BE9380D&ss=&r=