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For the week of February 24th, 2020
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Quick Links
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Next Booster club meeting is Monday, March 9th @6pm in the Media Center.
The next PTSA meeting will be held on March 18th, 2020 at 7pm in the Media Center.
Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 7th Annual
Friends of the Falcons Gala Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30PM Addison Oaks – Buhl Estate 1480 W. Romeo Rd., Leonard, MI |
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You are Invited to Founders Day on February 27th
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments and dedication of members of our PTAs and PTSAs throughout the district. The annual event will take place on Thursday, February 27th in the Performing Arts Center of Rochester High School. A $5 donation to support the Rochester Community PTA Council Scholarship and Enrichments Funds will be collected at the door. See attached invitation for more details.
Contact Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com or Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com with any questions.
Contact Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com or Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com with any questions.
Congratulations to Our RHS Founders Day Honorees!
Congratulations to Cole Jones: Founders Day Distinguished Service Award Recipient!
At the Founders Day event next week, our very own Cole Jones will become the first-ever student to receive a Rochester PTA Council Distinguished Service Award. He is being honored for his exemplary service to our school community over the years. In fact, his willingness to help out and always lend a hand goes back to his elementary school days at Long Meadow and continues in his role as Student Council President at RHS today. Cole's level of involvement, leadership, and volunteerism has earned him this well-deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating him!
At the Founders Day event next week, our very own Cole Jones will become the first-ever student to receive a Rochester PTA Council Distinguished Service Award. He is being honored for his exemplary service to our school community over the years. In fact, his willingness to help out and always lend a hand goes back to his elementary school days at Long Meadow and continues in his role as Student Council President at RHS today. Cole's level of involvement, leadership, and volunteerism has earned him this well-deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating him!
It's a Great Day to be a Falcon!
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Last Thursday, one of our RHS students, Mackenzie L., had the pleasure of shadowing State Senator Mallory Mcmorrow. Through an application process she was selected to be the inaugural shadow student out of her shadowing program and was invited to Lansing for a day. During the day, she attended a senate session, sat in with meetings with NARAL and the President of Michigan’s Women's Commission, and got to talk to the Senator personally about perusing politics and especially how her gender comes to play a role in day to day life. Thanks for representing your fellow Falcons! |
Thank You!
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Recently Student Council hosted their third annual Week of Kindness during February 10th-14th. The goal was for everyone to feel loved and happy. We had many opportunities at lunch to give back. One treat we had was sophomore Alana May’s cookies at lunch. Her cookies looked and tasted amazing! All of the cookies sold out within two days. The money raised went to Leader Dogs for the Blind with a grand total of $300. It was incredible to see one of our own Falcons raise money and help during our week of kindness. A huge thank you to Alana May! If you ever need cookies, please reach out to her via her instagram: @laniemaysbakery. |
Parent Teacher Conferences
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Parent Teacher Conferences are March 5th from 5-8pm! Please reference the picture to the left to find out the location of your student's teacher. Starting Monday, Feb. 24th, you will be able to schedule conference times with teachers through ParentVUE. To view help on signing in to your synergy and scheduling conferences, please click on the PDF file below. |
| Scheduling Conferences through ParentVue |
Authors in April
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Authors in April is looking for students interested in introducing one of this year’s authors at the annual Authors in April Banquet on Monday, April 20, 2020. Student introduces have the opportunity to meet the author, gain public speaking experience, and enjoy an inspiring evening. Go to www.authorsinapril.org for more information and to download the application. All applications are due by March 9th.
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Welcome to RHS!
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Amore who will be our new Assistant Principal Intern! Mr. Amore spent the first 8 years of his career as a History and Multimedia teacher at Van Hoosen Middle School. He also served as Athletic Liaison, Teacher Leader, and created and coached the Van Hoosen and Adams HS Archery team. Mr. Amore holds a Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Studies, and Secondary Education from Oakland University and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from UM Flint. He is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist and takes any opportunity to enjoy nature. He and his wife, Anna, currently live in Macomb Twp. and have one daughter, Eliana. Mr. Amore serves students with Alpha H-O. He is passionate about serving the students of Rochester and is excited to be a Falcon!
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A Look Back at the Class of 1988!
New Feature for Reporting Absences!
Hello RCS Parents,
We are excited to try a new feature in ParentVUE for reporting absences! This will allow you to report all-day absences via the browser or app version of ParentVUE. For now, this pilot will be open for all students in grades 6 – 12. This feature is now live in ParentVUE. Since this is a pilot, we appreciate your patience as we fine tune the settings and process. We would also love to hear your feedback if you get a chance to try this new way of reporting absences. Click the PDF below for instructions and details on this process.
Reporting absences through ParentVUE is completely optional and you may instead contact your school's attendance office as you have before. Partial-day absences need to be called in to the attendance office.
For ParentVUE tech support and feedback, please reach out to rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us.
We are excited to try a new feature in ParentVUE for reporting absences! This will allow you to report all-day absences via the browser or app version of ParentVUE. For now, this pilot will be open for all students in grades 6 – 12. This feature is now live in ParentVUE. Since this is a pilot, we appreciate your patience as we fine tune the settings and process. We would also love to hear your feedback if you get a chance to try this new way of reporting absences. Click the PDF below for instructions and details on this process.
Reporting absences through ParentVUE is completely optional and you may instead contact your school's attendance office as you have before. Partial-day absences need to be called in to the attendance office.
For ParentVUE tech support and feedback, please reach out to rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us.
| pvueabsencereporting.pdf |
Congratulations Finalist's!
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Congratulations to Maya, Zoe, Karan, Grace, Yoojin, & Kethan for being 2020 National Merit Scholars Finalist's!
Vote for Louis!
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The purpose of the I AM SPORT Award is to celebrate high school student athletes who volunteer their time to benefit those in their community. Please vote for our RHS student athlete to win the I AM SPORT Award. You may vote up to once per day until March 2nd at 9:00 am EST by clicking here.
Louis Bowes volunteers with PAL and for Salvation Army as well, but also, unofficially, Louis will always offer to lend a hand to anyone he sees that may benefit. If you walk through a door with Louis, he will hold it open and wait patiently for the next kind soul to relieve him of his act of kindness. Also, at Christmastime, You might find Louis ringing the bell, or collecting Toys for Tots through Salvation Army. He also volunteers to carry donated gifts for parents in need to their vehicles. The young PAL athletes at Woodside Bible Church call Louis Bowes, “Sweet Lou”, which is a nickname Coach bestowed upon this big hearted young man. “Sweet Lou” has benefited from the PAL organization tremendously, and it is his honor to give back. |
Support the RHS Falcon Band!
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Please join us on Saturday, February 29th as we partner with the Rochester Mills Production Brewery to raise funds to send our Falcon Marching Band members to Hawaii in December of 2020. For $20.00 a person, this adult only evening will include a tour of the Rochester Mills Production Facility, history behind the beer and company, beer tastings and food (a burger or hot dog basket). For additional information on how to participate in this fun-filled event, please see the attached flyer. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Tanya Weaver at bretheo.weaver@gmail.com Thank you for your support! |
| FMB Rochester Mills Fundraiser Form |
Wayne State Field Trip
Bowling 4 Buddies
The Attendance Incentive Resets for the New Semester
Second semester started this week, and with that, the attendance incentive resets. If you have any questions please read the details listed below. First semester grades will be available in Parent Vue on February 5th.
Hometown Hustle
The Rochester Community Schools Foundation (RCSF) is excited to host the annual
Hometown Hustle Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 8 a.m.
Chief Financial Credit Union
200 Diversion St. in Rochester
In celebration of our 15th anniversary, new this year, the City of Rochester City Council has approved a One-Mile Color Fun Run for all ages to be held prior to the annual 5K! There will be two different start times and two different course maps at one starting and ending point all for a great cause, the students of RCS! Proceeds from the fun run/walk will be donated to the district's Social-Emotional Wellness initiatives to help expand our resources to care for the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Click here to learn more: 2019 social-emotional learning video.The event brings together over 1,500 community members of all ages to enjoy fitness, family time and some color this year! The 5K will remain a chip-timed race through a beautiful picturesque route capturing the historic neighborhoods of Downtown Rochester, the Rochester Municipal Park, and the Paint Creek and Clinton River Trails. The one-mile color fun run will not be timed and will not overlap or interfere with the 5k as it takes a right turn on Diversion and Mill.
Registration is now open. For more information, click on Registration for 2020 Hometown Hustle.
Look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your support!
Hometown Hustle Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 8 a.m.
Chief Financial Credit Union
200 Diversion St. in Rochester
In celebration of our 15th anniversary, new this year, the City of Rochester City Council has approved a One-Mile Color Fun Run for all ages to be held prior to the annual 5K! There will be two different start times and two different course maps at one starting and ending point all for a great cause, the students of RCS! Proceeds from the fun run/walk will be donated to the district's Social-Emotional Wellness initiatives to help expand our resources to care for the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Click here to learn more: 2019 social-emotional learning video.The event brings together over 1,500 community members of all ages to enjoy fitness, family time and some color this year! The 5K will remain a chip-timed race through a beautiful picturesque route capturing the historic neighborhoods of Downtown Rochester, the Rochester Municipal Park, and the Paint Creek and Clinton River Trails. The one-mile color fun run will not be timed and will not overlap or interfere with the 5k as it takes a right turn on Diversion and Mill.
Registration is now open. For more information, click on Registration for 2020 Hometown Hustle.
Look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your support!
Rotary Interact Club
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During the month of February, Rotary Interact Club will be having their annual Books for Brownies event!
Donate unneeded books to the counseling office anytime from Monday, February 10th to Friday, February 28th, and you’ll receive a brownie in return! The books that are donated will be given to charitable organizations that are accepting book donations. Here are some wonderful reasons to donate old books:
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Join NHS!
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You excel. You serve. You lead. You succeed. You have a true thirst for challenge … and accomplishment. Membership in National Honor Society (NHS) may be an ideal fit for you! Applications will be available on the RHS NHS website starting March 1st and will be due April 11th. We are accepting applications from current sophomores and juniors who have a 3.5 GPA and our involved in their school and community. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Messing or Mrs. Cosentino.
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FYI-Senior Yearbook Portraits
8th Grade Dates
Spotlight on Instruction
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Mrs. Oppat’s Personal Fitness Aerobics class has been engaging in cardiovascular strength and endurance. Mrs. Oppat finds a relevant and authentic learning experience to continue this focus through the game Pickleball. She could have easily taken her students to a ready-made court but instead, challenges her students to build themselves up by promoting teamwork and resilience which both engages and empowers learners. Throughout the game, she promotes the disposition of an active thinker and learner, providing opportunities to display agency. |
Senior All Night Party
You will find the SANP permission and waiver form below. There will be no refunds after February 1st.
ADMISSION PRICE: $100
Payment Options:
Pay using RCS Online Payment Systems – Print receipt and attach to waiver form
Make check payable to Rochester Community Schools with a memo line of Rochester SANP
Bring forms and payment (or proof of payment online to Senior Registration Forms/Payment not turned in at Registration should be delivered/mailed to:
Rochester High School
Senior All Night Party
180 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
ADMISSION PRICE: $100
Payment Options:
Pay using RCS Online Payment Systems – Print receipt and attach to waiver form
Make check payable to Rochester Community Schools with a memo line of Rochester SANP
Bring forms and payment (or proof of payment online to Senior Registration Forms/Payment not turned in at Registration should be delivered/mailed to:
Rochester High School
Senior All Night Party
180 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
| SANP Waiver Form |
Sparkle Awards
The Special Education Appreciation Evening (the Sparkle Awards) is upon us! Save the Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Stoney Creek High School auditorium. This event is open for parents and students to nominate a district staff member who has gone above and beyond to help a student who has an IEP. All district employees are eligible for nomination: teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, security guards, administrators, etc.
For an invitation, information form, and nomination form, go to www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/107056/appreciation-eve-2017.
For an invitation, information form, and nomination form, go to www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/107056/appreciation-eve-2017.
Sip, Savor & Shop!
Make a Difference!
Battle of the Books
What You Need to Know About Anxiety
Oakland PAC: Saturday Parent Event
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 9am-1pm
Location: Oakland Schools 2111 N. Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 Trauma & Bullying Dr. Julie McDaniel, Consultant at Oakland Schools, will respond to your questions and concerns. She will share about trauma and bullying for students with IEPs, including:
Behavior & Social Emotional Learning Mary Perfitt-Nelson, Consultant at Oakland Schools, will respond to your questions and concerns about behavior and children with IEPs. Mary will share concepts and practices including:
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Beaumont Saturday Spring Series
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The Latest in RHS SportsClick to view the RHS winter sports schedule.
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Friends of the Falcons Gala 2020
Register to attend the Gala http://bit.ly/2020FriendsoftheFalconsGala This is open to the public.
| Registration Form (Friends of the Falcon Gala).pdf |
