The Grizzly Gazette Vol. 11
January 31st, 2025
SLZHS Weekly Newsletter
Principal's Corner
Black History Month
Dear SLZHS Community,
As we begin celebrating Black History Month in February, I want to take a moment to reflect on the history, achievements, and traditions of Black cultures and individuals throughout the United States and around the world. Black History Month is an important time for us as a school community to engage in meaningful reflection, education, and conversation. It is a time to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look toward a future where all students feel valued, seen, and heard.
At SLZHS, we believe that it is crucial to not only recognize the significance of Black History Month but to integrate a deeper understanding of Black history and culture into our everyday learning. We acknowledge that there is always room for growth, both in the way we teach and the way we support all of our students. This month, as well as throughout the year, we are committed to creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment for everyone.
While we have made strides in promoting diversity, I recognize that there is still much work to be done. It is essential that we continue to push ourselves to do better—whether it’s in how we represent Black history across subjects, ensure diverse voices are heard, or provide opportunities for all of our students to engage in discussions that are open, honest, and respectful.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to create a school environment where every student feels respected and empowered. I am excited to see the ways in which we will grow together. If you have any thoughts, questions, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Have a great Grizzly week,
Brock Ahrens
Principal SLz
The Week Ahead: Important Dates
02/03-02/07
02/06 - Senior Girl's Basketball and Cheer Night
02/07 - Senior Boy's Basketball Night
02/08 - SLZUSD Field Trip to Black College Expo in Oakland, All Day ; Sign up here forms.gle/NKHQvVX7romJCVzd6
02/10 - Monday, February 10th, No School
ELD Program
Click the link below to read the most recent edition of our ELD monthly newsletter. There is a new installment for February!
Know Your Rights Information
Senior Portraits
ATTENTION SENIORS!!! Prestige Portraits (Lifetouch) will be on campus to do NO COST senior pictures for the yearbook on February 12th and 13th on campus in the Dance Studio. HOWEVER, you MUST RESERVE a time slot to get your senior portrait done. They will be here from 12pm to 6pm on both days. This will be the "LAST CALL" portrait session for your picture to be in the yearbook this year! A message from A8 will be sent to you with directions on how to sign up and your 8-Digit code for a NO COST/Yearbook Only appointment. If you would like to get a head start please find the directions on how to sign up for an appointment here. You will also need your 8- digit code which you can get from A8 if you do not want to wait.
Student Support Referral
Our SLZ Coordination of Services Team (COST) is a team that serves to provide academic, behavioral, mental, emotional, and overall wellness support and assistance to the students in our learning community. Our services range from providing referrals to therapeutic services, arranging parent meetings, or finding food security for families. This team is designed to work together to help teachers, students, and families with a variety of services.
The San Lorenzo High School team made up of administrators, teachers, counselors, our school site social worker, La Clinica staff, and Ashland REACH staff.
Athletics
Spring sports will begin in February. We offer men's volleyball, women's softball, men's baseball, track and field (co-ed) and badminton (co-ed). Any student interested in playing should see the athletic director.
Boys Basketball
- February 4th, AWAY at Mt. Eden @ 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00
- February 6th, HOME vs. Encinal @ 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00
- February 7th, Home vs Mt. Diablo @ 3:00, 4:30 and 6:00
Girls Basketball
- February 4th, AWAY vs. Mt. Eden @ 5:30 (Varsity)
- February 6th, HOME vs Encinal @ 5:30
- February 5th, HOME vs. Mt. Eden @ 1:30 and 3:30
- February 7th, AWAY at Encinal @ 4:30 and 6:30
- February 4th, HOME vs. San Leandro @ 3:30
- February 6th, HOME vs. Tennyson @ 3:30
Wrestling
- February 5th, HOME vs Multiple Opponents @ 4:00
Construction Update
Please see below for updates on various construction projects taking place on campus!
Phase 1 (Restrooms in A Hall, B Hall, and both restrooms in the gym) of the Restroom Restoration is complete. All of the restrooms that were under construction prior to Thanksgiving Break are open.
Phase 2 of the Restroom Restoration is began last week. This phase will include: A Hall Boys RR, A Hall Staff RR (West Side) and Both Staff RR's at the cafeteria. This phase is expected to be completed after Winter Break. Further updates are to come.
Construction crews are continuing to install fencing around the perimeter of the campus. They began in October, near the west gym, and are now continuing their work at the front of the school.
Construction crews are also continuing their work on installing HVAC units for classrooms that are currently without them. This project is tentatively expected to be completed by the Spring of 2025.
Activities and Clubs
- Board Game Club - Meets Tuesdays at lunch in room C-9 to play board games.
- College and Career Club - Hosts 3-4 college and career presentations per month in room D-8 to explore college and career opportunities.
- Crochet Club - Meets Mondays in room C-2 to learn how to crochet.
- Druids Club - - Meets Wednesdays in room C-8 and is a paid internship program that works to create and maintain our native forest on campus.
- Game Club - Meets Thursdays in the library during lunch to play board games.
- K-Pop Performance - Meets Mondays in room D-12 to learn and perform K-Pop dances.
- La Raza - Meets Mondays in room N-5 to explore and celebrate Latino heritage.
- Nature Club - Meets Tuesdays at lunch in room A-1 to explore and engage in environmental awareness and activism.
- Poly Club - Meets Wednesdays in room A-12 to explore and celebrate Polynesian heritage.
- TUPE - Please email emair@slzusd.org for more information. This is our Tobacco, Use, and Prevention Education club that works to educate students about the risks of smoking and vaping.
- Videogame Club - Meets Thursdays in room C-8 to explore and play videogames.
- Open Library - The library is open every day before school starting at 8 a.m., during break, lunch, and after school until 4 p.m. Come to the library to read and check out books, do homework, use the computers, relax, or play games. See you in the library!