This Week @ SR! | February 5, 2024
Feb 7th - MAX Academy Showcase
Feb 8th - Chamber Music Concert
Feb 9th - WeAreSR! Crab Feed
Feb 9th - 3rd Qtr Progress Report
Feb 12th - WASC Visit
Feb 13th - WASC Visit
Feb 14th - WASC Visit
Feb 14th - ELPAC Testing
Feb 15th - Educator Academy Parent Night
Feb 15th - College Night for Juniors
Feb 16th - ELPAC Testing
Feb 19th - Feb 23rd - Mid Winter Break |
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| Included in this week's newsletter: Principal's Update, MAX Academy Showcase, Chamber Music Concert, College night for Juniors, ELPAC Testing Schedule, and more... |
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Happy Friday Students and Families,
As you may know, our Superintendent recently shared that the budgetary outlook for San Rafael City Schools is concerning and we are faced with the reality of having to significantly reduce our spending for next school year.
Statewide, school districts are impacted by budget challenges. There are three main factors that are impacting us and many others: State funding with a low cost-of-living adjustment; high student absenteeism rates; and COVID relief dollars ending. Click here for an informational video, background on our funding and an overview of the process.
As we prepare to make difficult choices to manage the many competing demands on our resources, we need your engagement and feedback.
Complete Our Brief Survey by Feb. 16
Additional Input Opportunities
DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee): Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 - 7 pm, Zoom Board of Education Meeting, Public Hearing on Budget Reductions: Monday, Feb. 12, 5 - 6 pm, District Office and Zoom Board of Education Meeting, Action on Budget Reductions: Monday, Feb. 26, 6 pm, District Office and Zoom
Spanish interpretation will be provided. All meeting information, including Zoom links when available, can be found on the District’s Google Community Calendar or at srcs.org; Board meeting agendas with details and Zoom info are also posted here in advance.
Learn more.
Have a Great Weekend,
Joe Ryan Dominguez (he/him)
Principal | San Rafael High School
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| SRHS Student Recognized at Heart of Marin Awards |
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Earlier this month, the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership held their 31st annual Heart of Marin awards ceremony. The ceremony was attended by over 500 Marin leaders, including elected officials, businesses, employers and nonprofits.
In the category of "Youth Volunteer of the Year," we are proud that Terra Linda High School student Candice Lucas and San Rafael High School student Marcos Vega were nominated, and Marcos (pictured) went on to be recognized as an award recipient for his work with Youth Transforming Justice!
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| UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK |
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MAX ACADEMY SHOWCASE
Monster Movie Projects
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Hayes Theater
6:00-9:00pm |
SRHS CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
Thursday February 8, 2024
Student Commons
7:00-8:30pm |
| ELPAC Schedule - Feb 14th & Feb 16th |
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The ELPAC test is required for all SRHS students who have yet to be reclassified (A student who is reclassified is a student who shows that they can appropriately engage in their English curriculum without 2nd language support). The ELPAC test is the most crucial layer of reclassification so it is important that our students take this exam seriously. Students already know if they are testing as they attended an Advisory Info meeting last Wed 1/31. More communications will go out this week from Assistant Principal, Mr. Oseguera to students that are testing and their families.
| Spirit Week - Week of Love Feb 12th - Feb 16th |
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| SRCS Budget Committee Meeting Info |
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Please sign up through the link below if you’d like to receive meeting information.
SIGN UP FOR MEETING COMMITTEE HERE
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ESD Budget Meeting Dates
4:15pm-5:15pm
December 14, 2023
January 18, 2024
February 15, 2024
March 19, 2024
May 23, 2024
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HSD Budget Meeting Dates
4:15pm-5:15pm
December 13, 2023
January 17, 2024
February 14, 2024
March 13, 2024
May 22, 2024
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| GO Dawg Go Non-School Sponsored student trips - 2026 Trips Announcement |
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February Break, 2026: COSTA RICA & PANAMA (9 days)
Spring Break, 2026: SOUTH KOREA (9 days)
June, 2026: FRANCE & SWITZERLAND (10 days)
All 2026 trips will open for enrollment this April... but start saving now!
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Please also check out our 2025 trips, which are already open for enrollment:
Spring Break, 2025 - ITALY - limited availability (9 days)
February Break, 2025 - ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (11 days)
June, 2025 - IRELAND AND SCOTLAND (10 days)
Questions about any of these trips? See Madame Truett in room AD300 or email her at truetttravels@gmail.com.
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Reporting an Absence:
415-485-2335
• Please call San Rafael High School each day that your student is absent. The Attendance Office voicemail records messages 24 hours a day: 415-485- 2335 (English and Spanish).
• If you have not called, your student may also bring to the Attendance Office a guardian signed and dated note explaining their absence.
• Please try to schedule doctor or legal appointments outside of school hours.
• Please call with anticipation or send a note with your student the day of any appointment you must schedule during the school day. This gives us time to notify teachers and not disrupt class.
• College visits and religious holidays require the student and parent complete a Warranted Absence form two weeks prior to the absence. Warranted Absence forms are available online and in the Attendance office
We want your students to be successful; let's work together to make sure that all students attend school every day.
| When to Keep Your Child Home from School |
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We are excited to start meeting with students in English classes towards the end of this month for Programming. Read more details here
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SRHS Library's January 2023 Library Report focuses on many of the digital learning tools being implemented in classrooms in research projects and reading assignments. Also, we would like to give a big Bulldog high-five to the HeadsUp Foundation and WeAreSR, for funding so many of the new books we have purchased this year!
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| Athletic Department Updates |
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OPEN POOL - CANCELLED
Due to concerns about liability with different swimming ability levels from community members, we have decided to cancel all Open Pool dates.
To participate in athletics, all student-athletes must have a valid physical on file. Physicals must be signed and dated post June 1st 2023. Once you have your physical, please upload it to Home Campus. Print a copy of the Physical Form by clicking here: Physical Form
Home Campus clearance is required to participate in athletics and will not be approved without a physical submitted. If you cannot upload, please email physicals to sanrafaelathletics@srcs.org.
Here is a link to frequently asked questions in relation to athletics: Athletics Frequently Asked Questions
All other information, like contact information for coaches in other seasons, athletic handbooks, and more, can be found on our athletics site which will be continually updated throughout the year: SRHS Athletics Website
FALL
Coed Cheer
Cross Country (B/G)
Football (JV/V)
Girls Golf (V)
Girls Tennis (V)
Girls Volleyball (F, JV, V)
Boys Water Polo (JV/V)
Girls Water Polo (V) |
WINTER
Boys Basketball (F, JV, V)
Girls Basketball (F, JV, V)
Coed Cheer
Boys Soccer (JVB, JVA, V)
Girls Soccer (JV, V)
Wrestling (B/G) |
SPRING
Baseball (JV, V)
Boys Golf (V)
Boys Lacrosse (V)
Girls Lacrosse (V)
Mt. Biking (B/G)
Softball (V)
Swimming
Boys Tennis (V)
Boys Volleyball (V)
Track and Field (B/G) |
| SRHS Spring Sports Informationm - Tryouts start this week! |
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Softball
Head Coach - Thomas Drummer:
t.drummer21@gmail.com
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm on the Softball field
Practice Attire:
- Sweat pants or sports leggings
- Softball cleats
- Softball glove
Boys Volleyball
Head Coach - Jessica Woodall-Massey:
jessica.woodall.massey@gmail.com
Starting February 8th
Monday - Friday - 4:00pm - 6:00pm in Gym 1
Girls LacrosseHead Coach - Charlie Hurst:
charleshurst1999@gmail.com
Monday - Friday - 7:00pm - 9:00pm on the turf field
Occasional Saturday practices
Practice times will be moved earlier when there are games for boys lacrosse
Equipment:
- Cleats
- Athletic clothing
- Mouth guard
- Stick
- Goggles
Track
Head Coach - Matthew Dracker: mdracker1928@gmail.com
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm on the track
Boys Tennis
Head Coach - David Blair:
davidablair1@comcast.net
Monday - Thursday
4:00pm - 5:30pm on the Tennis Courts
Friday: Open Court (optional) from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Equipment:
- Tennis shoes
- Tennis racket (rackets are available to borrow if you do not have one
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Mountain Biking
Head Coach - Richard Soriano:
richard@actionsportsmed.com
Saturday mornings
Tuesdays after school starting February 13th
More information can be found at: https://www.dawgsmtb.org/
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Baseball
Head Coach - Aaron Kolotkin:
akolotkin@gmail.com
Monday - Friday
After school until dark on the baseball field
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Weight Room after practices
Boys GolfHead Coach - John Chung:
jchung@hiroshimamusic.com
Practice Times TBD - Email coach Chung for updates
Team meeting Tuesday, January 30th after school in Ms. Caiocca’s room
Boys LacrosseHead Coach - Hugo Gurrola:
hugo6835@comcast.net
Monday - Friday
6:30pm - 8:30pm
SwimmingHead Coaches - Tom Evers and Victor Wales: tevers4@me.com and congicong@gmail.com
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 5:30pm in the Pool
Wednesdays
6:00am - 7:30am or 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cheer
Head Coach - Shawna Hoch:
shoch@srcs.org
Open Gym in Gym 2 on Wednesdays
Feb 28th - April 3rd
4:30pm - 6:30 pm
Tryouts in the Dance Room
Friday, April 19
4:00pm - 9:00 pm
Tryout Clinics and Practices in Gym 2
April 15 - May 30
Monday - Thursday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday June 1
9:00am - 5:00pm
*Summer dates and locations T
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No Games This Week as of 2/2 at 4pm - SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS START THIS WEEK! SEE INFO ABOVE |
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Did you know if you give $500 or more to the WeAreSR! Annual Fund your generous donation gets you a FAMILY SPORTS PASS to all HOME Football, Baseball and Basketball Games?!?!
(*excluding MCAL Playoffs)
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Donate NOW. Go DAWGS! Our goal is 100% participation - why wait?
Questions: AnnualFund@WeAreSR.org
Make sure to check and see if your company matches donations!
WeAreSR! (aka San Rafael High School Boosters Inc.)
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Tax ID #68-0043106.
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