Dear Falcon Families,
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving break with your friends and families. Congratulations to the SRHS Falcon Corps and Color Guard for another stellar performance at Huntington Beach HS for the 4a-6a California State Championship last week. They finished 4th in the state with a 90.225! Additionally, congratulations to Michael Ohayon who earned the top soloist award in the state. He is the first color guard member to ever receive the top soloist award. Very impressive. Also, congratulations to our Girl’s Cross Country team who finished 18th in the state championships last weekend. Each year our falcons continue to raise the bar with their successes.
In today’s update, I’ve included upcoming calendar events for December and January, a heads up about our lockdown drill next week, some counseling updates, and more. See below for the latest updates as of 12-4-22.
* Please forward this message to your child’s email account so they have all the latest info.
Upcoming Calendar Events for December & January
12/5: Late Start Modified Monday (School will begin at 9:45am, campus opens at 8am)
12/12: Late Start Modified Monday (School will begin at 9:45am, campus opens at 8am)
12/19 - 1/2: Winter Break - No School
1/9: Late Start Modified Monday (School will begin at 9:45am, campus opens at 8am)
1/16: MLK Day No School
1/18 - 1/20: Finals (Min Day 8:45am - 1:41pm)
1/20: Semester 1 ends
1/23: Late Start Modified Monday (School will begin at 9:45am, campus opens at 8am)
12/5 Late Start Modified Monday Schedule
This Monday, December 5th is a modified Monday. During this time, teachers will be either (1) offering retakes/remediation for students or (2) will be meeting with their fellow colleagues to collaborate on instructional practices. Those teachers who are offering remediation/retake opportunities will have communicated with their students. While school begins at 9:45am, campus will open at the standard 8am time for students who are scheduled with teachers for remediation/retakes. We encourage all students who have scheduled remediation/retake opportunities to take advantage of this time to hone their learning.
Lockdown Drill Week of December 5th
On a day this week we will be conducting a lockdown drill in coordination with school police. We are not announcing the exact day so we can practice in a more realistic setting. The school will send notification of the drill 15 minutes before it occurs via email so you are aware.
Counseling Updates
FAFSA: Senior Families, this is a reminder to complete your FAFSA or California Dream Act applications. The application window opened on October 1, and closes March 2nd 2023! It is highly recommended that families complete the application prior to January 1st. The Holiday breaks can be a good time to gather materials and complete the applications. 1) create your FAFSA ID account and 2) start gathering the documents needed to start the FAFSA application. Gather the documents you need and get started!
San Diego Promise - Free College Tuition: Completion of the FAFSA or California Dream Act is just one of the steps needed to qualify for the San Diego Promise Program https://www.sdccd.edu/about/departments-and-offices/student-services-department/promise/apply-promise.aspx
Up to two years of free tuition and health fees at one of San Diego Community Colleges
Books grants for eligible students
Access to Peer Mentors/Success Coach
Counseling guidance and support to assist with successfully completing your educational goals
CAL SOAP College Supports: Seniors can get additional college app and financial aid support (FAFSA & CADAA) provided free through Cal Soap. Click here for a flyer with dates.
SDUSD Fentanyl Awareness Webinar
Student Services is hosting a Fentanyl Awareness Webinar for SDUSD families on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The panel includes partners from San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force, San Diego County Health Services, and more.
See this flier to register in advance.
That’s all for today. I hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School