Note: Sometimes Gmail clips the What's Up newsletter. Look at the bottom of the newsletter for this message, "click to view the entire message"



Caregiver Chat

If you missed our caregiver chat on CAASPP testing you can view the recording here.

Don’t miss our next caregiver chat on Math Pathways hosted by our Assistant Principal Mona Keeleer that will take place virtually on April 17th at 6PM

Scooter Reminders

Please remind  your students about the rules regarding scooters. All students must wear a helmet for safety. We have noticed an increase of students letting their friends ride their scooters and allowing them to do so without the proper safety gear. This is a liability so please discourage this practice.

Sign of Hope Event 

Join the Leadership San Ramon Valley class of 2025 in bringing awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with the addition of 988 signs and information throughout San Ramon and Danville. Highlights include speeches from local elected officials, resource tables, and community testimonials. More information.

DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2025

TIME: 5:00 pm

PLACE: San Ramon Promenade by the Community Center



8th Grade End of Year Party

Please be sure to complete the following if your 8th grader plans to attend the 8th grade promotion party this year:

• Purchase tickets HERE

• Complete the Google Form for food preferences HERE

• Permission slips must also be turned into your student's Core teacher or the IHMS Front office

Cal High Music Program

Hello Music Families,

My name is Bob Grigas (Mr. G) and I am the Director of Instrumental Music here at California High School. We are excited to welcome all of our new grizzlies  to the music program! Whether you are an incoming Freshman or a returning student from Cal High, we are thrilled to have you become a member of the Instrumental Music Program . To help you get acquainted with the program, our family, and upcoming events, we are hosting a new member and returning member orientation meeting.

New Member Orientation

 Date: Thursday April 17, 2025

 Location: Cal High Theater

 Time: 7:00 PM

Returning Member Orientation

 Date: Thursday April 24, 2025

 Location: Cal High Band Room

 Time: 7:00 PM

This orientation meeting will go over everything you need to know about the music program at Cal High. If you are interested in starting a new instrument , continuing the same instrument , or playing in a new ensemble , we will go over all of the necessary materials to help you get started. 

We will discuss all of the classes  offered for the music program as well as auditions, prerequisites, calendar dates , and volunteering opportunities.

This will be a great opportunity to meet fellow members, our student leadership team, instructional staff, parents, and the executive booster board to learn more about our organization and ask any questions you may have. We are asking if you are going to be in the instrumental music program this coming year that you attend one of these meetings. 

If you are a new member you only need to come to the new member meeting. Thursday April 17, 2025.

If you are a returning member you only need to come to the returning member meeting. Thursday April 24, 2025.

This meeting is open to all students and parents.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at 

rgrigas@srvusd.net 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Go Band , Go Orchestra , GO GRIZZLIES!!!  

8th Grade End of Year Activities

Party - Thursday, May 29th @ IHMS, 6:30-8:30pm

Field Trip - Tuesday, June 3rd @ Scandia, 8:15am-2:45pm

Promotion Practice - Wednesday, June 4th @ Cal High (morning-more details to come)



Promotion Ceremony - Wednesday, June 4th @ Cal High, 6:00-7:30pm (arrive by 5:15pm)

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser

The leadership class will be hosting ice cream socials by grade level:

April 23 for 6th grade

April 25 for 7th grade

April 28 for 8th grade.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross to support Southern CA fire victims. Cash only.

Transfer and Enrollment Reminder

2025-26 SRVUSD Intradistrict Transfer Request Forms Open



For 2025-26, all Intradistrict Transfer Requests must be submitted by May 1, 2025. Visit the Intradistrict Transfers webpage for more information. Please note that if your student is currently attending school in the district and will be moving on to middle or high school next year, and they are planning to attend the school they are assigned to based on residence, you do not need to submit a transfer request or submit a new student enrollment application for their enrollment to move from elementary to middle or from middle to high school.

Hello parents of 8^th graders,

If your 8^th grader is planning on enrolling for a Non District Course during summer please read all the information at this link Summer Advancement Via Outside Institution

Follow the below steps.

1. Non District Course Intent Application (For summer coursework for 2025-26 school year) - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due by June 10, 2025@ 11:59 pm 

2. Complete Step 2 (Application to Place Credit) on my webpage 

- Please submit this Application to Place Credit form after you have completed the course.

Upload the completed form, signed by both the student and parent(s). Section 4, Question 3 of the Google form is where you need to upload the signed form.

 (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)



3. Submission of your Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar's office by the deadline. The deadline to submit the summer transcript is Monday, August 11, 2025 (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted.)

No late submissions will be allowed. 

Timeline applies for courses taken at all institutions.  

· June 10, 2025 @ 11:59 pm - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due 

· August 11, 2025 - Official transcripts are due. Alternatively, if the institution offers an email option to send it directly to vbattu2@srvusd.net  this is acceptable and will be considered an official copy. (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official.)  

Thank you, 

Vinita Battu - Registrar 

California High School

9870 Broadmoor Dr. 

San Ramon CA 94583 

vbattu2@srvusd.net 

Phone: (925) 803-3214          

Fax: (925) 828-1054

Registrar's Website

PTA Meeting

Come learn what we are all about. We are energetic, fun parents who care about the kids in our community and want to make a difference through advocacy, community building events, staff appreciation, and more. 

Our next PTA Meeting will be

Thurs, April 24th, at 7pm in the IH Library.

PTA Executive Board 2025-2026

The IHMS PTA Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following slate of officers for the Association's consideration for the 2025-2026 school year:

PTA Executive Board (2025-2026)

President: Amanda McCoy

Executive VP: Devin Crawford

Secretary: Hitasha Mowry

Treasurer: Bakul Banthia

Financial Secretary: Mira Pinney

2nd VP - Legislative Rep: Betty Cho Motts

Financial Reviewer: Masooma Saif

Parliamentarian: Megha Narang

Our Annual Election will be held at our next PTA Association Meeting on April 24, 2025 at 7:00p.m. in the school library. All dues-paying IHMS PTA members are welcome to vote in this election.

Please email us at ihms.ca.pta@gmail.com or come to a PTA meeting if you are interested in learning more about supporting our school by volunteering with the PTA next year!

Ed Fund Meeting

The next Ed Fund Meeting will be 

Mon, April 14th · 6:30pm - Board Elections, IHMS Library

Counselor Amazon Wishlist

Please see the below link for the IHMS Counselor Amazon Wishlist if you are interested in purchasing any of their wishlists items for the counseling office. Thank you for your support!

Lunch Time Volunteers

We are in need of parent volunteers to help supervise students during lunch times on campus.  

Please remember that there are requirements to volunteer on campus all parent volunteers working with students must have completed backgroud screening, proof of Tuberculosis clearance and uploaded this into their Be A Mentor profile. All volunteers must check in at the office when they arrive.

Please see below slots and signup if you are available to help us out this year. 

Thank you for your support.

Bright Light Award Nominations

Nominations are open for Bright Light Awards to recognize those who make a positive impact on students in special education!

The SRVUSD SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is excited to announce the Bright Lights Awards, which recognize individuals who have made a lasting impact on the lives of students in special education. We invite you to nominate someone who goes above and beyond in engaging, educating, and empowering students receiving special education services. There are nine categories in which nominees can be considered, and we encourage you to submit a nomination for someone truly deserving of this honor.  The winners of each category will be celebrated during the SRVUSD Board meeting on Tuesday, May 13 2025.  

Please submit nominations by Tuesday, April 16, 2024.   Thank you for taking the time to recognize someone who has made a difference in a student’s life. Click here to access the nomination form.

SRVEF 42nd Annual Run for Education Logo Art Contest



Unleash your creativity and be the designer of the next Run for Education logo! The winning design will be featured on t-shirts and advertising and the winning student will receive $100 in gift cards. Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025. View this flyer for more information and details on how to submit.

PTA Advocacy Day 2025 

Join us for an informative day of learning and essential discussion about how the recent changes in our political leadership will affect California, our education system, and our students. 

"This event is an opportunity for parents, educators, and community members to hear directly from key decision-makers about the future of education in California. With so much change happening at the political level, it’s crucial that we stay informed and engaged to advocate for policies that benefit our students.” - Event Chair Lisa Gross

Friday, April 25, 2025, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM 

San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rmy97pd 

Event Highlights include:

• Keynote Presentation: Ken Kapphahn, Senior Fiscal and Policy Adviser, California Legislative Analyst Office, will provide an in-depth analysis of fiscal and policy considerations affecting education funding and programs.
• Student Panel: This conversation will highlight student perspectives on education policy changes and their impact on learning and opportunities.
• Superintendents Panel: Panelists will discuss how they are managing funding uncertainties and prioritizing student programs. Confirmed attendees include: John Nickerson (Acalanes Union HSD), Chris Funk (Dublin USD), Julie Parks (Moraga SD), Maurice Ghysels (Pleasanton USD), and CJ Cammack (San Ramon Valley USD).
• State and Federal Legislators: State legislators will discuss how they are upholding California State Constitutional values while navigating new federal mandates, and federal legislators will share their perspectives on the federal legislative process and efforts to secure and protect education funding. Confirmed attendees include: Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan, Senator Aisha Wahab, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier

The entire community is welcome to attend. Tickets are $48 and include a continental breakfast and box lunch.  Register today!

Truck Time 2025

Tickets on Sale Now!

Turn imagination into real life! This fun, interactive, outdoor family festival encourages children (and their adults) to explore the trucks and vehicles they see around them all the time, and maybe some they've never seen before.

Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00pm

Parking lot of 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

Visit TruckTimeSanRamon.org for additional details and to pre-purchase tickets. Tickets are $7 per person (age 1 and over), if purchased before May 16th, or $10 at the door on the event day.

SPECIAL TICKET DEAL for SRVUSD Families and Friends: Family 4-Pack is available for $20 before May 16, 2025.

This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Dougherty Valley/San Ramon. It benefits the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club, and its Foundation.