Amazing Raider Families,
“I'm trying as hard as I can to keep pushing the boundaries of what a woman is capable of doing. And it turns out there's a lot we can do. There's a lot we can speak about.” ~Rita Moreno~
As we close out Women's History Month, we focus on the achievement of women in film and TV. The first Latina to win an Oscar is Rita Moreno for her role of Anita in West Side Story. She has also won an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony, making her the first Latina to be an EGOT; few actors/actresses have this recognition. Women in the entertainment industry experienced discrimination that limited the availability of roles portraying strong women. In a Times interview, Rita Moreno shared that when she started, the only role made available to her was one of a native girl who was portrayed as uneducated and sexy, a role she did not relish and made her feel uncomfortable. She remembered reading scripts and would say, "I would be really good at that." Her agent would say, "They don't want to see you in that (role)." She would be heartbroken. She remembered being called racial slurs associated with being Puerto Rican. While she won all these awards, she said that these awards do not define her. She said that these awards represent the all the strife, labor, tears and heartbreak, but they also remind her of the hard work she had to do to earn that. She has no problem saying to today's generation of actresses that she is envious of them because it is easier for them now because another woman had to break the glass ceiling to make their journey easier. Women in all aspects of their lives have had to fight to be valued and to be viewed as equal contributing members of our society. So, to our female Raiders, remember your worth as a woman. Do not forget that you are standing on the shoulders of women giant such as Rita Moreno, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sonia Sotomayor, Kentaji Brown Jackson, Ellen Ochoa, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, and many more.
This is Spirit Week: A Walk Down Disneyland
Students, this is the final Spirit Week of the year. Let's make it the best ever by participating and wearing the daily spirit gear. Below is the spirit gear them for each day. Also, read flyer below.
- Monday - Wear green or Buzz Light gear
- Tuesday - Wear red or blue or Star Wars gear
- Wednesday - Wear class colors (Freshman - pink; Sophomores - Grey ; Juniors - Orange; Seniors - Yellow/Red
- Thursday - Wear Raider gear
- Friday - Disney Gear or Mickey Mouse Ears
Parent Meeting on Thursday, 3/20/25: New Bathroom Use Policy for Quarter 4
Raider families, we now have a lot of data on how students use the bathroom during classroom instruction. This data has been reviewed by staff, and it was recommended to limit the number of bathroom passes per student. Before implementing this revised policy, I would like to host a parent meeting. Please join me in this important discussion.
Student Panel on New Bathroom Use Policy for Quarter 4 this Thursday during Lunch.
Students, if you want to participate in the new bathroom use policy for Quarter 4, please join Ms. Finley in the Parent Center during lunch. See you there, Raiders.
CO-ED Spring Showcase is March 19-20, 2025
Families, support our dance program by going to the spring showcase. Let's fill the theater with students and parents. See you there. Cost is $7 per person.
SBAC Testing Prep in Math During the first week of Spring Break
11th Grade families, SOH will be hosting a four-day long test prep for the state test in mathematics. This test is very important in identifying your child as college ready in mathematics and English. If you are staying home for the two-week break, please sign your child up for the SBAC Prep in Math. You may also contact our Student Program Facilitator, Enrique Hernandez at enrique.hernandez@sweetwaterschools.org.
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2025
- California Grad Plan Waiver: At the December board meeting, the California Grad Plan Waiver was approved for seniors who may need it. This is to be implemented on a case by case basis. Please do not share this with seniors. Counselors will call out each student who may qualify for the waiver.
- Community Service Requirement: Effective immediately, all seniors will only need 10 hours of community service to graduation, starting with the Class of 2025. Click on this LINK if you have less than 10 hours. If you are on this list, you might want to complete them during spring break.
Graduation Date is June 4, 2025
Class of 2025, your graduation date is June 4, 2025. To ensure your participation in this milestone event, please make sure that you pass all your classes, and you also do not get in trouble. Starting in February, the senior non-privilege list will released. You will be placed on the list if you have are not passing your classes at the first progress report, you missed school and did not make it up at Saturday School, you were seen at the main office for behavior issues and/or you owe the library monies.
Library March Newsletter is HERE!
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Let's have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Finley
