Matador News

Granada High School recently hosted a visiting committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as part of our ongoing accreditation process. WASC accreditation ensures that our school meets rigorous standards for student learning, teacher effectiveness, and overall school quality. This multi-year process involves reflecting on our strengths and areas for growth, implementing improvement plans, and demonstrating our commitment to providing an exceptional education for every student.

During their visit, the WASC team met with students, staff, and families to learn more about our programs, culture, and achievements. Their observations affirmed the incredible dedication of our community to supporting student success. We look forward to receiving their final report and using their feedback to continue building on our strong foundation. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this visit a success!

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.

We are hosting a Virtual Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for all LVJUSD students and parents/guardians. This event will be presented by the Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid at the University of the Pacific.

This is a must-attend event for families wondering how to pay for college and/or need clarification about the financial aid process. This event is open to all students and parents/guardians but current seniors and senior families are encouraged to attend.

Great News School Device Coverage has decided to keep the order portal open through the end of December!

More information can be found at: https://www.livermoreschools.org/departments/information-technology/chromebook-insurance

At Granada, we strive to maintain a culture of safety, inclusiveness, and integrity where students, staff, and families alike feel safe and supported in bringing concerns of any kind to our attention. When we are made aware of issues, we make it our priority to address and resolve them in a timely manner. All of our administrators have an open-door policy and welcome students and parents to speak with us directly and respectfully about their concerns or issues without fear of being labeled negatively or retaliated against. Our goal is to address and fix issues that lead to greater student safety and success.

Increase in Account Hacks: We are seeing more student account hacks due to weak passwords, especially during holiday breaks.

Password Guidelines:

• Use complex passwords with at least 12 characters.
• opt for easy to remember, hard to guess passwords, like "Le@rn$om3thingNew!" (Do not use this example for your password).

Action Required:

• Help students update passwords to meet these guidelines.
• Follow attached instructions for password changes via ClassLink

Refer to additional attachments:

• Password Guide:Follow the attached instructions for a secure password.
• Security Check: Use Google security check to ensure account safety.
• LVJUSD Password:Do not reuse this password on other non-LVJUSD sites.

Please find helpful handouts on how to change your password here.

GHS Web Link to 2024-2025 Semester Bell Schedule

GHS Web Link to 2024-24 Calender

See the Granada Music Parents website at www.granadamusic.net for more information.

Congratulations to the Matador Marching Band, Drumline, and City of Livermore guard for their performances at the Northern California Band Association's Review of Champions this past Saturday in Stockton. The event featured many of the best marching bands from across Northern California.

Drum major Ellie Kraft place third overall for military marching, the City of Livermore Guard placed third in division 4A, and Granada's Drumline placed fourth in division 4A, with their highest score of the season.

For more athletic pictures click on the photos below. Pictures courtesy of the Livermore Granada Boosters.

https://livermoregranadaboosters.smugmug.com/GHS/GHS-OTHER/250701-ALL-LEAGUE-CHAMPIONS-PRIDE

The Granada Educational Empowerment Foundation (Granada EEF) is proud to present the second annual International Baccalaureate Milk and Cookies Social on December 4 from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Current and prospective IB students and their families are encouraged to come learn more about Granada’s IB programs, what differentiates an IB education, and what our IB students are currently learning. Join us!

Interested in learning more about the Granada EEF? Sign up for our mailing list to receive announcement about upcoming events, meetings, and ways to get involved: https://forms.gle/uiPgBDB3cVkZkcok7

The next Granada EEF board business meeting is Monday, November 18, 6:30pm, in room MM3. Guests are always welcome!

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.

Buy your tickets here: https://granada.futurefund.com/go/43494-ssgn25-sip-and-shop-tickets

We have 36 local vendors and each have a special raffle basket with a total value over $2500!!

Our silent auction is amazing with over 30 baskets worth more than $5000 combined! This is one of the few chances to bid on VIP parking or seating at graduation.

Adding to the night, we have live music by Jack Quigley, Ed Feifert and Ron Tripp and wines by Del Valle Winery.

Not only is this a great event for everyone in our community to attend but it is an important fundraiser for Safe and Sober Grad Night for the Class of 2025.

Please come out, shop, drink, eat, enjoy time with friends but also support this wonderful cause.

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

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 to shop or the interactive catalog https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/dianemcrae/interactive-catalog-page

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

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