Dear Falcon Families,
Congrats to our Falcon Corps and Colorguard who is having one of its best seasons. They won their division in a rain impacted show at Valhalla and won back to back tournaments at their home show and again at Great Oak in Temecula. They beat all bands regardless of size and are ranked 2nd in 4A and competed in Division Finals this weekend. We are very proud of all they have accomplished! Congratulations to our Fall sports for a great season. Our winter sports have now started. For updates, follow our SRHS athletics website srfalcons.org (see link in header as well). A reminder that tomorrow, November 14th is a late start modified Monday with school starting at 9:45am. Additionally, reminder that there is no school November 21st - 25th for Thanksgiving break. I hope everyone enjoyed their three day weekend and are ready to have a great week before Thanksgiving break. See below for the latest updates as of 11-13-22.
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Upcoming Calendar Events for November & December
11/14: Late Start Modified Monday (School will begin at 9:45am, campus opens at 8am)
11/18: Progress Reporting Period 2 (P2) Ends
11/21 - 11/25: Thanksgiving Break - No School
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
11/14 Late Start Modified Monday Schedule
This Monday, November 14th 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.
Progress Report Grading Period 2 Ends on November 18th
Next Friday, November 18th is the end of the Progress Report 2 (P2) grading period. Teachers will post grades the following week to be available via PowerSchool on Friday, December 2nd. These grades are a formative progress report and do not represent a final summative semester grade. The final summative grading period for semester 1 closes on January 20th.
Scripps Ranch Schools Committee Invitation - A message from the SR Schools Committee
The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee is meeting next Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 pm. Area Superintendent Monika Hazel will discuss plans for the new community STEAM lab and education space that will be built at the Livia by Monarch Development site and will also provide an update on state test scores for Scripps Ranch schools. The SR Schools Committee works with families, teachers, and school personnel on school-related issues. Its goal is to foster cohesion and collaboration between the six SR public schools. All meetings are currently held on zoom and interested community members are welcome to attend. Complete this Google Form: November 16 SR Schools Committee Meeting and the zoom information will be sent to you on Tuesday, November 15.
We Hear YOUth Survey- Reminder
Mending Matters is working with a group of student advisors here at Scripps Ranch High School to roll out the We Hear YOUth survey. The purpose of the We Hear YOUth Survey is for Mending Matters to learn how students view their student body’s mental health needs, so that Mending Matters can create responsive resources that make sense for students’ unique mental health needs. The survey is voluntary and anonymous and will be offered to the entire school during advisory on November 16th, 2022. Please see We Hear YOUth Survey parent/guardian letter for further details.
Wednesday College Series
The next Wednesday College Series will be held on November 16, 2022, and will feature a presentation on San Diego Miramar College. For more information about this and other college preparation information, please visit the Scripps Ranch High School Foundation College Corner: https://srhsfoundation.org/college-corner
Falcon Playhouse Performance: “You Can’t Take It With You” - Reminder
Come see the Falcon Playhouse's performance of "You Can't Take It With You" by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Tickets are on sale NOW! To buy tickets you can stop by the theater ticket booth and scan QR code or visit the Falcon Playhouse website at falconplayhouse.com. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Dates for the show are Nov. 17, 18 at 6:30pm, Nov. 19 at 1pm and 7pm.
Counseling Updates
College Application Labs (Last Week): Please remind your senior they can get additional assistance with college applications during the College Application Labs. College Application Labs will be on Mondays (2:38 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.) and Wednesdays (3:35 - 4:15 P.M.) in Room 405 up to Thanksgiving Break. Students who are unable to attend labs for college application assistance can see their counselor at lunch to set up a different time that works.
CSU & UC Deadline November 30th: If your student is planning to apply to any CSU or UC schools this fall, make sure they are working on their applications now. Also, please encourage your students to have their applications reviewed by one of the counselors prior to submitting. It is not uncommon to see errors in how students have input their academic information and corrections can be difficult to make, or not even accepted, once an application has been submitted. *Note: Students should NOT request transcripts for CSU or UC schools at this time. They are not typically used in the initial application process. Students can request the transcript once the college has indicated it is needed.
CAL SOAP College Supports: Seniors can get additional college app and financial aid support provided free through Cal Soap. Click here for a flier with dates.
That’s all for today. Have a great Sunday!
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School