By Penney Weaver, Superintendent, Scotts Valley Unified School District
It’s A Great Day To Be A Falcon!
Congratulations to the Scotts Valley High School Girls Basketball Team and the SVHS Wrestling Team for SCCAL (Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League) Championships! Special thanks to the Coaches, Athletic Director Louie Walters, Principal Valerie Bariteau and Teachers for supervision, Parents and Falcon Club for their enduring financial support which makes these programs possible.
Scotts Valley Middle School Alternative Housing Study Update
Board of Trustees Members recently heard a report from Architect Brent McClure about “phasing,” a method of housing students during construction phase on the school campus. The Board voted to remove the Natural Bridges (PCS) campus in Santa Cruz City School District and Redwood Elementary School in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District from consideration. Two alternatives remain under consideration: 1) Phasing on campus and 2) Creating a school of portable buildings on property in Scotts Valley.
SVMS Design Committee Members met for the 2nd workshop held Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Discussion of program components and specific criteria for each type of space were accomplished along with the discussion of site plan concepts. This work included discussing scenarios of where to locate classrooms, gym, sport field and more. Architect Brent McClure also presented slide views of different types of school exteriors and interiors as the committee members considered what a Scotts Valley Middle School “look” could include. Presentations for parents and the public are planned in March for review and input.
March Calendar Reminders
Board of Trustees meetings are held on March 10 and 24 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive. “Art Night” will be held Friday, March 13 at SVHS Student Union Building. Artwork in a variety of mediums from all art classes will be presented. All schools and the District office will be closed March 30 – April 3, 2015 for spring break. School will also be recessed on Monday, April 6 for staff professional development. Students will resume classes on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.