Spartan Times

Good evening Spartans,

I would like to start by wishing our amazing Librarian, Ms. Janice Gilmore-See a very happy National Librarian's Day! If you have an opportunity this week, please stop by our awesome library to show your gratitude for the hard work that Ms. Gilmore-See and Ms. Thurston Hernandez, our Library Tech do for our students each and every day.

I also wan to recognize our Senior Class, specifically those of you that attended our Senior Prom this Saturday at the Natural History Museum. You are such an amazing group of students, and I am proud of how you represented yourselves, Chula Vista High School and the community. That's Spartan Pride!

Lastly, I want to make sure we are all on the same page in regards to the recent reports of threats made at several local schools last week. NO THREAT WAS EVER MADE TOWARDS CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL. Students who heard about alleged threats to other schools and the irresponsible circulation of pictures from other campuses are what led to misguided information creating false rumors about the safety of our campus. Let me be very clear, If you ever see or hear any information that you might feel is of a threatening nature to our campus, you are to direct yourself to one of our staff members, your parent or law enforcement, NOT SOCIAL MEDIA! Asking or posting questions/information on social media will not help to keep our campus safe. Additionally, any student who is discovered to make false threats or spread false rumors about the safety of our campus will be dealt with swiftly according to our discipline policies and the law. Be responsible, have Spartan Pride!

Looking forward to another great week at the Home of Champions!

Go Spartans!

Julio Alcala

Principal

Chula Vista High School

Home of Champions!

Greetings Sweetwater District Staff and Families:

As you may be aware, this week there were multiple misinformation reports regarding on-campus threats across a number of school campuses within the Sweetwater District. Our district is focused on the health and safety of our students and staff. Whenever these incidents are reported we immediately communicate and coordinate with the appropriate law enforcement agency, and each case is fully investigated.

In an effort to maintain safety and order across all of our campuses, we would respectfully request that when rumors of such threats occur, please do not rush to pick up your child from school, as this distracts staff and law enforcement from investigating and responding to the situation at hand.

We would also ask that we remind our children about responsible use of social media platforms. These platforms are a tool that can both a positive and negative impact to our community. If a student is aware of a threat we ask that those be reported through the P3 Tips line application that is included in district-provided student devices, contact law enforcement, or bring it to the attention of school staff. We ask that all students, staff, parents, and community members be responsible stewards of information circulating in our community.

For your reference, a PBS News article was written about false alarm school threats and the triggering effects on students and families across the nation. I invite you to view the news story here:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/school-shooting-false-alarms-swatting-calls-put-teachers-students-and-parents-on-edge.

Our school district, law enforcement, and school administration continue to remind the community of the importance of working together to ensure factual information is always reported. We appreciate the care and concern for the Sweetwater District community in continuing to keep our communities safe.

Sincerely,
Moisés

Moisés G. Aguirre, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Sweetwater Union High School District

Climate Change Monday-dress for any kind of weather (shorts and hoodies, boots and umbrellas, etc.)

Monday's event will be a lunchtime Climate Change video in room 305 with snacks.

Flower Power Tuesday-wear your flower prints.

Tuesday's event will be in the Garden after school. Parents are welcome to attend the meeting and the first 30 families will be given healthy food to take home. See Mrs. Galleher for more information.

Reduce, reuse, recycle Wednesday-wear thrifted clothes or clothes made from recycled material. Wednesday's event will be a Fashion Show on the Senior lawn during lunch with recycled fashions. See Dr.Brown for more information.

Green Gardening Thursday-wear green like our planet. Climate change video in room 305 during lunch.

Keep it Blue like our Oceans Friday-wear Spartan or Ocean blue.

Friday's event will be a trash sorting game with prizes in the quad during lunch.

On Saturday, April 22nd, please join us and the organization "We love a Clean San Diego," at J St. Marina Park for a trash pick-up to celebrate Earth Day from 9am-noon. Go to their website for more information and the permission slip waiver. Community service hours are available.

Also: there will be a clothing drive all week for your gently used articles of clothing. Please bring them to the parent center.

Thank you for your support and remember...There is no Planet B!

This week we continue taking the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, CAASPP, also known as SBAC.

The test dates are as follows:

• April 10th to 17th, English for 11th graders in English class

• April 24th to 28th, Math for 11th graders in US History class

• May 15th to 18th, Math for 11th graders in AP US History class with Ms. Davalos

• Click the link for the full schedule.

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K3_vUXNgtq30BIIo7xwVzrlIAYXI3tPi9pxdzDP310o/edit?usp=sharing

• FUND/RSP Schedule

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K84tgc8N60vFh0sjTxtBmp63ys7E0m6jf11EWf4Yrhc/edit?usp=sharing

A few reminders for the test:

• Get a good night sleep the night before you test and try to eat a good breakfast.

• Please bring your laptop CHARGED and HEADPHONES(Aux. Plug in type)

• remember to download secure browser if you haven't. Please see attached sheet with instructions on how to download the browser.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AnzGyAhq6G9dmQ-CCgcRCHCBKq9a4Ows/view?usp=sharing

• You can also take a practice test….http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/practicetest.asp

Message sent to parents by the district in January 2023

ENGLISH - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DruYqfmrVRHW8HU62EdWVbu6B5V6IYdv/view?usp=sharing

SPANISH - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10aGgnrjzupJh38L4d0bHu88NrUNCzByk/view?usp=sharing

Spartan Students we invite you to join Chula Vista High School's After School Programs! All programs are available for FREE! You can also stop by and have some fun at the Vault located in the Youth Center. The Vault has pool, air hockey, foosball, PS4, Switch, arcade games and more!!!!! **EVERYTHING IS FREE!!!!!!!**

Our morning hours will be from 7:15-8:15 AM (students will need to enter through Youth Center entrance at 465 L Street).

Our afternoon hours will be from 3:39-5:30 PM every day. We are also open during 7th/8th period for those students who are unscheduled.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our Student Handbook linked HERE!

Home of Champions!

Email: julio.alcala@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: cvh.sweetwaterschools.org

Instagram: CVH_PRINCIPAL_ALCALA

Location: 820 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 476-3300

Sweetwater Union High School District "programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying against an individual or a group based on actual or perceived age; gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status that treats students differently on the basis of sex; race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, immigration status; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
SUHSD Board Policy 0410