Dear Falcon Families,
Congratulations to our SRHS Falcon Corps and Colorguard who have won both their tournaments so far placing first in 3A and winning percussion and colorguard. Currently they are 3rd overall out of 20 bands in their division and look to qualify for another state finals the third week of November. In addition to the marching band, the SRHS chamber orchestra was a featured ensemble for the Great City Schools Conference which featured the top 40 largest school districts in the country. They earned quite a bit of praise and played beautifully.
We have a number of upcoming playoff events taking place this week. Our Field Hockey team takes on Canyon Hills on Tuesday @ Canyon Hills at 5pm, Flag Football will play @ Hilltop on Tuesday at 6pm, Cross Country will compete on Saturday @ Morley Field with Boys at 10:40am and Girls at 12:15pm, and Football will play @ SRHS on Friday at 7pm. Great job Falcons continuing to represent our school with #FalconPride!
In today’s update I’ve included info about our upcoming What I Wish My Parents Knew Event, the Federal Impact Survey, a link to purchase tickets for the Falcon Playhouse’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” play, and more. See below for the latest updates as of 11-5-23.
* Please forward this message to your child’s email account so they have all the latest info.
Upcoming Calendar Events for October & November
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11/6: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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11/9: End of Progress Reporting Grading Period 2
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11/10: No school due to Veteran’s Day
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11/13: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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11/14: What I Wish My Parents Knew Event 5pm in SRHS Library
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11/20 - 11/24: No School due to Thanksgiving Break
What I Wish My Parents Knew Event
This is a reminder that our What I Wish My Parents Knew Event is being held: Tuesday, November 14th from 5- 6:30pm in the SRHS library. Please click the link for more information and to RSVP. A promo video will be sent out in a separate email this coming week featuring our students participating on the panel. Looking forward to an informative, powerful event!
Early Out Modified Monday, November 6th
This Monday, November 6th is a modified Monday with school ending at 2:23pm. During the 2:23 - 3:23pm time window, teachers will be either (1) offering revision/reassessments for students or (2) will be meeting with their fellow colleagues to collaborate on instructional practices. Those teachers who are offering revision/reassessment opportunities will have communicated with their students. We encourage all students who have scheduled revision/reassessment opportunities to take advantage of this time to hone their learning.
No School Friday, November 10th
Friday, November 10th there will be no school due to the Veteran’s Day holiday.
Progress Report Grading Period 2 Ends on November 9th
Next Thursday, November 9th 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, November 17th. 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 19th.
Federal Aid Impact Survey - Reminder to complete by November 8th - Important
As of Friday, November 3rd only 400 families have submitted the survey. Please be sure to take this short survey as it provides financial support for our school district since we enroll federally-connected students. Blue paper surveys were sent home with your student this past Wednesday so either electronic or paper completion is fine.
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To complete the paper survey, complete the blue survey sent home and have your child return the survey to our attendance clerk, Ms. Savage.
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To complete the electronic survey:
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Please sign-in to the Parent Portal in PowerSchool
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Select Forms from the left-hand navigation menu, then select 2023-24 Impact Aid Program Survey Form.
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Follow the prompts and submit the form. Please be sure a confirmation appears before logging off.
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If you need assistance, or do not yet have a Parent Portal account, please contact our site tech, Jason Lyons at [email protected].
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For parents using the PowerSchool mobile app, you can submit the survey using the app.
This survey provides financial support for our school district since we enroll federally-connected students.This includes children of active duty uniformed services personnel, children who live on federal property or in subsidized federal housing, and children whose parents are employed on eligible federal property. Impact Aid funds become part of the district's general operating budget and support instructional activities for all students | FLIER
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by the SRHS Falcon Playhouse
Scripps Ranch High School's Falcon Playhouse announced it will be premiering a post-apocalyptic staging of the famous work by William Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” from November 16th-18th, on The Falcon Playhouse stage. Set in a future where the remnants of humanity have embraced a simpler existence, the play unfolds amidst the ruins of a once bustling city. Against this backdrop, the enchanting forest comes alive with real fairies, weaving their magic into the lives of bewildered humans. The tangled web of love and mistaken identity takes on new dimensions as characters navigate both their emotions and the challenges of a world forever altered. Shakespeare's timeless tale merges with futuristic aesthetics, blending the mystical and the mechanical to create an unforgettable experience that bridges the past and the imagined future. Join the Falcon Playhouse on a journey through a society where human life is sparse, but humanity is still an essential virtue, to the last of the human race.
“A Midsummer Night's Dream” Ticket Link:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/falconplayhouse/6825
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Public schools throughout California are required to provide information about themselves to the community in the form of an annual School Accountability Report Card (SARC). These report cards provide a variety of data to allow the public to evaluate and compare schools in several important areas:
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Demographic information
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School safety and climate for learning
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Academic data
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Class size
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Teacher and staff information
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Professional development
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Fiscal and expenditure data
The SARC, which follows the state's guidelines and document template, are issued each spring and focus on the previous academic year. A SARC is typically 12- 14 pages long. I have attached a link of our site’s SARC for the 2021-22 school year. Hard copies of our SARC are also available in the main office. The 2021-22 SARC is available at https://www.sarconline.org/ or you can also access our current SARC electronically at: https://sarconline.org/public/print/37683383730884/2021-2022
Grad Nite Website
Shared on behalf of the SRHS Foundation and the Grad Nite Committee: Class of 2024 families, bookmark the Grad Nite webpage: https://srhsfoundation.org/grad-nite to stay updated with the latest information and fundraisers.
STEAM Maker Space Community Meeting - A message from the Scripps Ranch Schools Committee
The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 15 at 4:30 pm on Zoom. SDUSD Senior Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction Lee Dulgeroff will discuss plans for the new STEAM Maker Space building that is being built at the corner of Scripps Poway Parkway and Spring Canyon Road. This is an important opportunity for community members to ask questions and give feedback on the design of the building. A description and image of the STEAM Maker Space follows. Interested community members are welcome to attend and should fill out this RSVP link in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link.
The S.T.E.A.M. Maker Space facility will be 3,980 square feet and will provide:
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A large makerspace with operable folding panel walls
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Two design labs with operable folding panel walls
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Outdoor learning space
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A staff restroom and 3 single occupancy restrooms
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Staff office space
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Kitchenette
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23 space parking lot
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Bus loading and unloading area
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Security fencing surrounding the building
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Community garden that is approximately 1,700 square feet
Finance Office Hours
The finance window will be closed on the morning of Wednesday 11/8/2023. The regular Finance Window hours are before school from 8:00 to 8:25 am and at lunch daily.
Wednesday College Series
Scripps Ranch High School Foundation is excited to announce that the Wednesday College Series scheduled for November 8th from 12:55pm-1:30pm in the SRHS Library will feature college admissions representatives from Cornish College of the Arts, Sonoma State University, UC Riverside, University of Idaho, University of Missouri and University of Oregon.
All students are welcome to attend! This year we will be using StriveScan to connect students with college admissions counselors. Students are encouraged to register with StriveScan using this link: https://app.strivescan.com/students
The Wednesday College Series Fall Schedule can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gmYIOqq08LDMj5blHw_-zT4jxwo0z-bM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111835232474833423040&rtpof=true&sd=true
Counseling Updates
Families, click here to see the latest updates sent by the SRHS counseling team regarding the November 1st deadline for college apps and letter of recommendation and new articulation dates.
That’s all for today. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School