Grizzly Community Update

Good afternoon Grizzlies,

This week we began AP Testing and it got off to a really good start overall. Getting testing going can be challenging, especially when most of these tests are digital, but once that first one got going, our students were able to show what they know! During these two weeks of testing we are going with no bells to reduce distractions and I am extremely impressed by how well students have adapted. Students, do you prefer having bells or not having bells (take the survey below)?

We also celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week this week. Thank you to all of our educators for what they do every day of the week! Thank you to our PTSA for the treats Monday, lunch Wednesday, and breakfast on Friday.

Next week we will complete regular AP testing.

Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers and mother figures in the Grizzly community!

Have a great weekend!

Respectfully,

Mr. Ball

The attached AP letter was shared with participating students and their families last week. Testing will take place May 5-May16. There will be now bells for those two weeks. Participating students, please read through the document and contact Ms. Yanes or Ms. Nichols if you have any questions.

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Cal High Library, the Cal High feeder pattern (Cal High, Iron Horse MS, and Pine Valley MS) will host a pot luck for any interested multilingual students and their parents/caregivers. This event will include a chance to socialize, provide feedback on programs to our schools, and more. Students and their families/caregivers are welcome!

If you can, please bring a dish to share. We’re requesting it serve up to 6 people.

Please consider attending even if you and/or your student are fluent in English. There may be another student or family/caregiver who could use your perspective!

Water and plates/napkins/utensils will be provided.

Check out the agenda!

Please reach out to ksexton@srvusd.net with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for your consideration,

The Cal High, Iron Horse, and Pine Valley ELAC Teams

Applications are now open for the Ann and Jerald Cerri Music Education Scholarship, which honors the life and legacy of beloved San Ramon Valley Unified School District music educator Jerald Cerri. This one-time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a 12th-grade student who embodies the passion and dedication to pursue the study of music at the collegiate level, honoring the legacy of Mr. Cerri and the music education programs in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

In honor of the graduating Class of 2025 from California High School, a few senior families are hosting a baccalaureate service for Cal High seniors and their families. Please read the following from the organizers for more information:

The baccalaureate is the "beginning of the end" as the students near the end of their high school journey and begin a new chapter in life. The baccalaureate is a nondenominational service celebrating the dedication to learning and wisdom with the intention to send the students off with a blessing on their future. Various speakers and music will be incorporated into the service.

Graduates should attend in cap and gown and arrive by 5pm. Ceremony will begin at 5:30pm.

Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Graduates are welcome to stay and take photos.

Date: 06/01/2025 (Sun.)

Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

Location: Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church

9015 S Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, CA 94582

TO DO: If your family will attend, please email one baby photo and one graduate photo with graduate's name to calhigh2025grads@gmail.com by Sunday, May 18th to be included in class slideshow. Here is the link to sign up for the event.

This is not a school sponsored event. All are welcome.

We are excited to announce a student-led Arab American Symposium on Tuesday, May 20th at DVHS for high school students. For students interested in attending, please check out the flyer and sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/arabamericansymposium25

Join the Leadership San Ramon Valley class of 2025 in bringing awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with the addition of 988 signs and information throughout San Ramon and Danville. Highlights include speeches from local elected officials, resource tables, and community testimonials. More information.

DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2025

TIME: 5:00 pm

PLACE: San Ramon Promenade by the Community Center

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Thank you again to our PTSA for celebrating our staff with treats all week!

Shout out to our Social Studies team members who annually bring in local Vietnam War Veterans as guest speakers. This year marks the 50th year since the end of the Vietnam War, and it is amazing that our students have the opportunity to hear this oral history from the individuals that lived it.

Mr. Ball had the chance to speak with some of Mr. Geller's senior classes, who are working group projects within the Project Citizen program. The purpose of the program is to help solve a local community problem. Some of the things we talked about were traffic, overall access for students to campus, and how to best support out sister school Michelle Obama Elementary School.

May 5-16: AP Testing

May 26: No School - Memorial Day

May 27-30: Thrive Week

During Thrive Week (the week before finals), CHS will have llamas on campus at the end of May.

Monday, June 2: B Period Final Schedule

Tuesday, June 3-Thursday, June 5: Finals (Finals Bell Schedule)

Friday, June 6: Graduation, 6 pm, Ernie Berger Stadium

Principal

California High School

Email: dball@srvusd.net
Website: https://chs.srvusd.net
Location: California High School, Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA, USA
Phone: 925-803-3210