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Happy Thursday Cougar Families!

I hope you have all had a great week!

End of Quarter 1

Please wrap your arms around your Cougars and congratulate them. The energy of finals week is always a little tense with anticipation. There was increased traffic in the library and Beyond the Bell Tutoring. They worked hard and they deserve our heartfelt praise. No school on Friday, October 13. Quarter 2 begins on Monday, October 16. Let’s help get them started on the right foot!

Don’t Forget to VOTE!

I would like to thank (in alpha order) Nicole Hall, Jerry Lancaster, and Susanna Martin for their interest in contributing to our community through school governance. Operating as an independent charter school is a major responsibility to our community of families and all three are deserving of our consideration. The responsibility of the community is to use their voice through the voting process. The ballots have been mailed and the voting period is open through October 23 at 3:30 PM. Ballots can be returned by mail or in person in our front office.

Our PTO is hosting a community forum tonight, Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 PM in the Library. Please attend and get to know the candidates.

Have an awesome weekend!

Rah! Rah! Cougars!

• Thursday, October 12th: End of Quarter 1 - Final grades
  
• Friday, October 13th: Quarter 1 Break - No School
• Friday, October 13th: Home football game vs. Granite Hills
• Saturday, October 14th: PSAT for 10th & 11th Graders
• Monday, October 16th: Quarter 2 Begins
• Thursday, October 19th: Orchestra Concert
• Wednesday, October 25th: ASVAB test starts at 7:30am in the staff lounge
• Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween
• Wednesday, November 8th: Academic League @ 4:30pm
• Thursday, November 9th: Dance Show
• Friday, November 10th: Veteran's Day Observed - No School
• Saturday, November 11th: Veteran's Day
• Monday, November 13th: Winter Sports Meeting in the Gym @ 6pm
• Wednesday, November 15th: School Site Council @ 3:45pm
• Wednesday, November 15th: Academic League @ 4:30pm
• Thursday, November 16th: Start Smart @ 5:45pm
• Friday, November 17th: Quarter 2 Progress Reports
• November 20th - 24th: Thanksgiving Break - No school
• Wednesday, November 29th: Academic League @ 4:30pm
• Thursday, November 30th: Safety Meeting @ 7:30am

School Site Council Volunteers

A School Site Council (SSC) is a group of school staff, parents, administrators, and interested community members who work together to develop and monitor a school's improvement plan. It is a legally required decision-making body for any school receiving federal funds. The mission of the Steele Canyon SSC is to develop and support a productive educational experience for students and positively affect the formation of major decisions made within the school to close the achievement gap. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:45pm. There are currently 2 openings for parents to be elected to this leadership committee. Please click HERE to learn more and submit your name for candidacy. For more information, please email Ms. Hernandez at ephernandez@schscougars.org

School Safety Committee Parent/Guardian Volunteers

Our SCHS school safety committee meets quarterly on Thursday afternoons (next meeting is Thursday, November 2nd at 3pm). We are looking for parent volunteers to attend the meeting and participate in creating our Safety Committee newsletter. If you are interested, please email Ms. Hernandez at ephernandez@schscougars.org.

While all meals are provided free of charge to students, there are also food options available for purchase and vending machines on campus. Unlike last year, students are only able to choose one free lunch and one free breakfast. Note: the breakfast meal is served during nutrition break and before school. Students may access breakfast only one time each day. Students who would like to have a "second breakfast" can purchase this second meal for $2.50 at the food service window in the center quad. Food services requires students to have their ID cards before receiving breakfast or lunch - or type in their ID number.

When it comes to SCHS traffic, we all do our best to make sure things flow as smoothly as possible, but there is no getting around the fact that our parking lots can be busy and congested. One entrance/exit and a large community combine to make the daily experience of dropping-off and picking-up to be challenging. Our neighbors at Noah Homes have reached out to us and asked us to remind our driving community to not use their parking lot for parking or student drop-off or pick-up. It is important to follow all traffic safety laws on your approach to Steele Canyon - driving on the shoulder is unsafe and can lead to increased levels of stress for our community. Please drive safely and follow all directions of our campus safety officers. Thank you for your commitment to our traffic safety.

We are excited to invite you to a mesmerizing musical experience that promises to be both enriching and entertaining - the "Music Bridges the Gap" Orchestra Concert.

This special event is a collaboration between the Valhalla High School Advanced Orchestra and our own String Orchestra. It's an evening that celebrates the power of music to bring communities together and bridge gaps through harmonious melodies.

Event: Music Bridges the Gap Orchestra Concert

Date: Thursday, October 19th

Time: 7:00 P.M.

Location: Steele Canyon High School

12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978

You have the convenience of purchasing your tickets online for a reserved seating experience at just $12. To secure your spot, please use this link. Online ticket sales are available from now until 12:00 P.M. on the day of the concert.

Alternatively, if you prefer purchasing tickets at the door, they will be available for $15 on the day of the event. Please note that door sales are subject to availability and are for general seating, so we recommend securing your tickets in advance.

We are thrilled to share that your ticket purchase for this concert not only promises an exceptional evening but also contributes to a meaningful cause. Tickets from this concert help our students fund transportation to their backstage clinic work at Disney, providing them with valuable learning experiences.

We encourage you to invite your friends and family to join us for this magical evening of music. The orchestral performances are sure to leave you inspired and uplifted. Plus, your support helps nurture young musical talents in our community.

Don't miss out on this exceptional musical experience! Mark your calendar, purchase your tickets, and come share in the joy of "Music Bridges the Gap."

Join us for an unforgettable night of music! Hillsdale Middle School Bands are teaming up with Steele Regiment for the 15th Annual Middle School Band Night performance this Friday night, 10/13! Students will perform in the stands as well as during halftime! Hope to see you at the game!

Art will have an interactive community mural at Walter Munk Day with several art students this Saturday. The public will use the QR code for THE MAP to learn about different sea animals and choose some to paint on the community mural. Our SCHS tent will be next to the actual mosaic on the ground by the bathrooms at Kellogg park in La Jolla.

Students that have not had their yearbook picture taken will receive a call slip to go to the mezzanine during an assigned block.

You are invited to the 8th Annual College and Construction Trades Fair on Saturday, October 14th from 10 am – 12 pm. The event will feature a wide variety of employers in the Building and Construction Trades and Engineering and Architecture industries as well as colleges, apprenticeship programs, and other post-secondary training providers who can equip students with the skills needed to enter these high-wage, high-growth careers. There is no registration required – simply show up to Castle Park High School where the event will be set up in the quad.

Event Details

Where: Castle Park High School; 1395 Hilltop Dr, Chula Vista 91911

When: Sat, Oct 14th; 10 am – 12 pm

Who: High school students and educators

Here are the sports for next week! Red = away, Blue = home, and Pink = Team Event!

Photos provided by Eric Hima. Got sports photos you want to share?

Email cturrubiartes@schscougar.org

Friendly reminder to drive cautiously as you enter and exit the campus. Campus Supervisors are here to keep the traffic moving - please follow all traffic directions from security personnel. Reminder that we do not provide access for cars at the back of the school during the school day.