January 28, 2011

College Counseling Update

Pat Dannon and Michael Murray continue to be our college advising team. Pat is available for consultation on Wednesday afternoons and is now working with the juniors to familiarize them with the college application process and help them think about college goals.

Save the Date - February 16, 2011 from 7:00 - 8:30 in the Maverick Room - 

Junior Parent College Night

Parents will receive information about the college application process. Interested parents from all grades are welcome. 

Most of our seniors require recommendation letters from two teachers, as well as a lengthy School Report letter from Ms. Dannon or Mr. Murray summarizing the student's academic skills, service experiences, athletic involvements, travels and other "bragging points." Envelopes containing this material, as well as a student's transcript, are sent to each college that a senior applies to. Over 250 envelopes have been sent out this year. 

This year's graduating class is applying to many selective colleges, and we are excited to hear about acceptances and decisions.

Graduation Reminder 

Graduation is June 7th at 7:30 at Lewis and Clark chapel.


Don't miss The PTC Annual Winter Party:

Here's how to sign up for the party (Tickets are $75/person, $150/couple): 

By check: Download and print the RSVP form, fill it out and return it with a check to either school. 

Online: Click here to go to the PTC STORE on the Grade School website.

Please consider paying by check to allow the PTCs to avoid credit card fees. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you! If you're a patron and have already paid, you do not need to sign up.

Parking 

Parking has become problematic for guests and parents who need to access the high school. Many students who do not have parking permits are disregarding the fact that we have no excess parking on site. I agree it is unfortunate parking is limited. 

Please do not allow your child to drive to school if they do not have a parking permit. It is our hope to avoid having to provide parking lot supervision as students come to school.

February 25th is Winter Formal

Winter Formal will be held in the Maverick Room, the theme is Hollywood. Students are looking forward to the dance! Catherine Kernodle has provided the supervision of students as they plan the event. Thank you Catherine, the students report their appreciation for you.

Families please have a conversation with your child about dancing styles. The new dancing trend commonly referred to as “grinding” has been a hot issue at schools locally and nationally. Many school administrators have engaged in conversations about this dance style and looked for ways to reconcile conflicting opinions. In these conversations, students, faculty, staff, and parents have all weighed in on the complex array of issues surrounding dances. A perception amongst some students is that “grinding” is not an issue at all, and the prevalence of this dance style in society at large has made it particularly difficult to respond to. In the end, however, “grinding” and similar forms of dancing are not consistent with our values as a community. In particular, this style of dance is overly sexual, emphasizes gender-based power inequities, and excludes members of the student body. Therefore, we have come to the conclusion that “grinding” and similar forms of dancing are not appropriate for school sponsored events and will not be allowed at the upcoming Winter Formal or at future RHS dances. Students will be allowed to dance and encouraged to get their groove on - just without grinding.

Conferences

Thank you all for making second trimester conferences a success. There was a great turnout and we had many meaningful conversations. You have wonderful children, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve them. 

Congrats on an out-of-this-world performance -- RHS Players in  

The Return to the Forbidden Planet! 

 

For your calendar, spring conferences will be scheduled April 28 & 29.