Matador News
October 25, 2024
GRANADA COMMUNITY
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/28 (M) Winter Sports Meetings
10/30 (W) Senior Panoramic
10/30(W) Matador Meeting: College Essays & PIQs
11/1 (F) NO SCHOOL - teacher work day
More details and events maybe found at https://granadahigh.livermoreschools.org/our-school/calendarr
RIVALRY SHIRT
The rivalry football game against Livermore High is just a few weeks away, so we have designed a rivalry shirt! The pre-sale link is live now and will be open until October 28th. Purchase your shirt now to ensure you will have one for the big game on November 8th. It is a two-sided shirt with a larger design on the backside.
We will have the shirts in hand the week of the game and get them to students before the game. There will be a very limited amount of extras purchased, so if you want one, be sure the pre-order it before the deadline.
Granada Recognitions
Our Granada High School staff is doing great work. We have Granada High School staff members that deserve some recognition. Please take a few minutes to give some recognition to some of our amazing Granada HS staff. Click here to complete the form.
Important Password Practices for Students:
- Change Password If:
- Password Compromised or Default: Feel it might be compromised or using a default password.
- Old or Weak Password: Not changed in a year, or less than 12 characters without complexity.
- Used for non-LVJUSD sites not authorized
For tips on selecting passwords click here.
Halloween Costume Protocols
No weapons or replica weapons
No blood or gore
No skates or roller blades
Costume masks may be worn during parades only
In keeping with our District’s student dress code policy (AR 5332), no costumes shall include: “clothing, accessories, and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures, symbols or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane, obscene, libelous, slanderous, or sexually suggestive. Clothing, accessories, or jewelry that degrade any cultural, religious, or ethnic values, that advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice or discrimination, or that promote sex, the use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol, or any unlawful acts are prohibited.”
Discipline
I have been getting questions regarding discipline at Granada High School.
Granada High School follows the California Education code. Students can be suspended or expelled for various serious violations, including but not limited to the following:
**Suspension:**
- Causing or threatening to cause physical injury to another person.
- Willfully using force on someone, except in self-defense.
- Possessing dangerous objects, including weapons.
- Possessing, using, or furnishing controlled substances or alcohol.
- Committing robbery or extortion.
- Repeated violations of school rules.
**Expulsion (Mandatory Recommendations):**
- Causing serious physical injury.
- Possessing firearms, explosives, or other dangerous objects.
- Selling or furnishing controlled substances.
- Committing or attempting sexual assault or sexual battery.
- Assaulting or battering a school employee.
Expulsion requires a recommendation and review by the school board.
GRANADA SPIRIT
ACADEMICS
2024-2025 school year
ROP Intro to Business Careers
Ms. Wilson's ROP Intro to Business Careers class presented plans for a nonprofit organization in Livermore to help teens. Livermore city council member Evan Branning and LVJUSD school board member Kristie Wang were on hand to hear the presentations.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
"Attention IB students: IB Exam registration for May 2025 is now open. If you are in an IB SL or HL 2 class, register for your exam by November 12 to avoid late registration fees. You can register at this link. All registration instructions can be found at the link."
Here's the link to register:
MUSIC
See the Granada Music Parents website at www.granadamusic.net for more information.
- Come see our marching Matadors compete in the 50th Anniversary Foothill Band Review next Saturday, October 26th, on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. Parade warmups take place on Santa Rita Rd, directly in front of Amador Valley High School. Granada steps off at 10:40am. For more information about the competition, visit https://sites.google.com/pleasantonusd.net/foothillbandreview/program?authuser=0
- Next Saturday, November 2, the Marching Band competes at the Grape Bowl Classic Band Review in Lodi.
- Farm Fresh for You, online at www.farmfreshtoyou.com, offers delivery of fresh, organic produce and all natural groceries, direct to your home. Granada’s Music programs receive a donation equal of 10% of all sales made using the promo code GHSMUSIC.
- Scholarship support: Granada Music Parents are raising money to provide scholarships for four students to participate in our spring performance at Disneyland. Please consider helping us get them there! Donate today at https://granadamusic.futurefund.com/store
- The Music department is recruiting for winter programs! Both color guard and winter drumline are open to students from Granada AND Livermore. The winter competition season runs from January through March.
- City of Livermore Winterguard: Interest Clinics will be held 5-7:00pm on Thursdays December 5, 12, and 19.
- Granada Drumline: Info Meeting Monday November 18, after school, in room MUS1. Rehearsals are two evenings per week. See interest form at https://forms.gle/mtfi7f82hFDJHsfY6
ATHLETICS
For more athletic pictures click on the photos below. Pictures courtesy of the Livermore Granada Boosters.
GRANADA SUPPORTERS
EARN MONEY FOR YOUR STUDENT'S TEAM OR CLUB
Volunteer (adults only) to work in the snackbar and earn money for your student's club and team. The sign up sheet is here.
GRANADA EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
Congratulations to the Granada Educational Empowerment Foundation! The Granada EEF is now registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, EIN 99-3728824. Founded by a team of parents and teachers who support the GHS IB program, the EEF works to ensure that all students and staff at Granada High School are supported and empowered to achieve academic excellence.
Curious to learn more, or interested in helping with an upcoming event? Sign up for the EEF email list using the interest form at https://forms.gle/GkGZEhNwWVk6HDLC6. The next Board Meeting is this Monday, October 28, 6:30pm in room MM3. Guests are welcome to attend.
SAFE AND SOBER GRAD NIGHT
Looking for any information related to Safe and Sober Grad Night?
Check out www.granadassgn.com or connect with us at granadassgn@gmail.com.
If you are on Facebook, please join our Group for parents at GHS SSGN25.
How does free Chick-Fil-A for a year sound?? You can purchase a ticket to win a chance to kick a field goal at the 11/8 Varsity Football game against Livermore High and win 52 Chicken Sandwiches. You can even choose someone to kick for you if you would like.
Ticket options available here https://granada.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/44017-ssgn25-chick-fil-a-field-goal-raffle-tickets?c=1
Sale ends Sunday, November 3rd and a winner will be selected on Monday, November 4th!
Tickets are now on sale for Sip and Shop!! https://granada.futurefund.com/go/43494-ssgn25-sip-and-shop-tickets
We have more than 35 vendors, commemorative glasses, wine provided by Del Valle, Music by Jack Quigley with Ed Feifert and Ron Tripp, raffles, silent auctions that include VIP graduation parking and seating, and a whole lot of fun!
Volunteers are NEEDED for Sip and Shop
Please check out our Sign Up Genius and help us with the volunteer needs for this important fundraiser. All positions are limited in time so that you can still enjoy the event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9A62CA2FACF8-51853674-sipshop
Our Holiday Boutique will be held at Granada on 11/30 from 10-4pm on Small Business Saturday. We hope you will join us to shop, snack, and support local vendors, businesses, and artists. We are looking for vendors and the application can be found here: https://granada.futurefund.com/go/43462-ssgn25-holiday-boutique
BINGO!!
Our donation night from BINGO is January 11th!! Mark your calendars to bring your 18+ year
old friends and family to play bingo and ALL donations will go to Safe and Sober Grad Night!!
Adam J Clark Portrait Session Fundraiser
$275 for a Portrait Package and $55 of every package goes to SSGN25
You can use it for your Senior or for a Family session!
Package Includes:
An outside photo session in Livermore with Adam J Clark
2 High Resolution Digital Images
You will have the opportunity to purchase additional pictures after seeing previews
You may be able to use an alternative location with a travel fee
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
We have partnered with Diane McRae, a Pampered Chef consultant, who is offering a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to place an online order. All items will ship directly to your home (or wherever you send it) and SSGN will receive a percentage back based on the number of sales. The online party will be open now through Sip and Shop where you can meet Diane in person. Please check out the link: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/jb1124