Dear Falcon Families,
Good luck to our Winter Sports athletes whose playoff season begins this week. The playoff schedules and results will be posted on our athletic website at srfalcons.org so you can go there for the latest updates.
Congratulations to our AFJROTC students from the CA-935 “Terabyte Falcons” who are heading to the AFA CyperPatriot Nationals in Bethesda, MD from March 15th - 19th. The students going to Nationals are Veer Chopra, Aarav Maheshwari, Delbert Tran, Sara Abhyankar, Rithvik Manikandan, and Audrey Li. We wish them the best of luck in competing to win another National Championship!
The weather is looking better this week (at least as I type this) with no rain projected for the next 5 days. Hopefully you were able to stay safe in the midst of the past several storms. If you are in need of any resources, please go to SDUSD’s Resources for Families Impacted by Storms and Flooding for support.
Please see below for the latest updates as of 2-11-24.
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Upcoming Calendar Events for February & March
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2/12: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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2/16 & 2/19: No school due to President’s Day Weekend
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2/26: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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3/1: End of Grading Period 3
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3/11: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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3/25 :Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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4/1-4/5: Spring Break - No School
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4/15: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
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4/19: End of Grading Period 4
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4/22: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:23pm)
Early Out Modified Monday, February 12th
This Monday, February 12th 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.
Storm Resources
For links to resources/support for flooding or other issues caused by the recent storms, please go to SDUSD’s Resources for Families Impacted by Storms and Flooding.
Next Year’s (2024-25) Final Schedules
For the 2024-25 school year, school will start on Monday, August 12th and end on Thursday, May 29th. Semester 1 will be ending just before Winter Break on Friday, December 20th. I know many families make their vacation plans one year out so I wanted to share this information with you to help you plan. Semester 1 finals will take place December 16 - 20 and semester 2 finals will take place May 23 - 29. Hopefully these dates help you plan your vacation days so students can be in attendance during the designated days for final exams.
Wednesday Career Series
The Scripps Ranch High School Foundation is excited to announce the Wednesday Career Series continues! The next presentation on February 14th will focus on Careers in Psychology presented by Paul Shuman, PsyD, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at the CA Department of Corrections & Rehab, RJ Donovan Correctional Facility and Tara Shuman, PsyD, Child Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice and Psychology Grad School Professor. All presentations will be held in person in the library from 12:55-1:25pm. Please visit the Scripps Ranch High School Foundation's College Corner for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKjUypuDjmJY4bPSOz5V9gi4ru5JluEc9QcHQcu-Q6w/edit?usp=sharing
WACAC College Fair
Save the Date: WACAC Fair will be held in the SRHS Gym on Saturday, March 23rd from 1-3pm. This fair is open to all students in San Diego County. Here is the list of 124 colleges that have registered so far: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5tfx9qvs3jq4D0AdB8EPZO9XG5z48WprWE-2w9QrPA/edit?usp=sharing
Senior Attendance Meetings & Letters
To be proactive, all seniors with AZTWs in their PowerSchool attendance since 9/5 were given a chance to sit down with an associate principal or attendance designee to review their attendance, ask questions, and develop a plan for recovery. Senior students who recover their AZTWs can regain eligibility for prom and the graduation ceremony. Letters will go home to senior parents and students by the end of February. Students should recover their attendance by March 20th. View remaining SR6 dates and sign-up information (Available to all students). Lunch detention and after school tutoring information is available via Google classroom.
After School Tutoring from Teachers
After school tutoring starts February 26th for those needing help in English, stats, IM1, IM2, chemistry, biology, and physics. Students can show up to any of the classrooms listed to get support in their subject area.Students do not need to sign up. All students are welcome. Please see the After School Tutoring Schedule as not all subjects are available each day. Time spent receiving tutoring after school will also be counted towards attendance recovery. Schedule will be updated regularly to reflect any additional tutoring availability.
Counseling Updates
Counselors will be meeting 1:1 with 11th grade students this week through their English classes. Families, click here to see the latest updates from the SRHS counseling team.
The following section contains relevant reminders from previous weekly updates
North Island Credit Union 2024 Scholarship Program
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$30,000 in scholarships will be provided by North Island C.U. to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities.
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Eligibility includes high school seniors who maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0, academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation and an essay submission.
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Applications are available through March 8, winners will be announced April 8
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For more information and to apply: northisland.ccu.com/studentscholarship
Summer School Updates - Reminder
This summer school email was sent out to all families Saturday 1/20 with information regarding summer school. We will be hosting summer school at Scripps Ranch High School, June 12th - July 12th (No classes held 6/19, 7/4, 7/5). Students will be able to take up to four credits. Starting Monday 1/29, students can begin working with their counselor to enroll. For additional information on summer programs, see the SDUSD Extended Learning Website.
Grad Nite Tickets on Sale - Reminder
Shared on behalf of the SRHS Foundation and the Grad Nite Committee:
We're thrilled to announce that Grad Nite 2024 tickets will be available for purchase from February 1 to March 31. This unforgettable night is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024 – a celebration you won't want to miss!
To secure your spot and for more information, please visit our Grad Nite webpage: https://srhsfoundation.org/grad-nite Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories with your fellow graduates. Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and celebration as we bid farewell to high school in style!
The Falcon Playhouse Presents Big Fish - Reminder
This year the Falcon Playhouse plans to entice viewers with stories beyond their wildest dreams from the weekends of February 29th to March 2nd and March 7th to March 9th. Big Fish the musical tells the story of a man, Edward Bloom, and how his imagination has shaped and continues to affect his relationships with others. On his deathbed, Edward Bloom comes face to face with reality, but he never fails to let go of his inspiring tales. Edward and his son, Will, share a complicated relationship that is shoved to the forefront of the musical. Despite the conflict, Big Fish ends on a heartwarming note, giving homage to fatherhood, and displaying the beauty within Edwards narratives. Big Fish will elevate the Falcon Playhouse and convey the importance of storytelling, which is vital to actors and technicians everywhere. To get more information and purchase tickets, visit our website, falconplayhouse.com.
That’s all for today. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School