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April 22, 2019
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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Ms. Ortman teaches Physics, Fundamentals of Physics, and Astrology/Geology at Rochester High School. On Monday, March 5, Ms. Ortman’s science classes participated in an “escape room.” Each room had a box with a combination lock attached. The goal was to unlock each box. In order to do this, students were tasked with calculating resistance, voltage, and current in compound circuits with different values represented in each circuit. When this was completed, it would reveal the combination for the lock to open the box. Opening a box would reveal a clue, and the students then hunted to apply the clue. When they succeeded with that, they were given instructions in invisible ink, which told them they each needed to take a quiz. When each student in the group passed the quiz, they were given their “treasure”: candy and five homework points. Ms. Ortman says the activity went over very well, with great student participation. “I spent a lot of time designing the activity, so I was really happy to see the students do such an incredible job helping each other and encouraging each other,” Ms. Ortman said. “It was a success because I have such great students.”
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2019 UPDATED SENIOR INFORMATION
End of the year senior events are starting to begin! On April 24, Jostens will be at RHS distributing announcement orders, as well as caps, gowns, tassels, and stoles to seniors during all three lunches at the main entrance. If you have not placed an order for a cap, gown, tassel, and stole yet, please do so at www.migrads.com.
2019 Senior Dates:
April 24 – Cap, Gown, & Stole Distribution by Jostens
May 2 – Night with the Stars
May 15 – Honors Convocation (The deadline for printed inclusion in the honors program has passed, any awards that are received with proof designating the award may be turned in to the counseling office and will be announced at the event.)
May 20 – Senior Exams Hours 4, 5, & 6
May 21 – Senior Exams Hours 1, 2, & 3; Seniors Last Days with Dismissal at 10:45
May 22 – Senior Breakfast & Walk
May 23 – Senior Prom
June 4 – Commencement (Mandatory Commencement Rehearsals at 11:30)
2019 Senior Dates:
April 24 – Cap, Gown, & Stole Distribution by Jostens
May 2 – Night with the Stars
May 15 – Honors Convocation (The deadline for printed inclusion in the honors program has passed, any awards that are received with proof designating the award may be turned in to the counseling office and will be announced at the event.)
May 20 – Senior Exams Hours 4, 5, & 6
May 21 – Senior Exams Hours 1, 2, & 3; Seniors Last Days with Dismissal at 10:45
May 22 – Senior Breakfast & Walk
May 23 – Senior Prom
June 4 – Commencement (Mandatory Commencement Rehearsals at 11:30)
SPRING PLAY - THE STING
RCS BOOK DRIVE
CONGRATS TO RHS CHOIR
APPLICATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE EXECUTIVE YOUTH BOARD
Opportunity for Students to Gain Leadership Skills on Neighborhood House Executive Youth Board
Neighborhood House is accepting applications until April 26 from high school students to apply for their Executive Youth Board. These students plan events, raise awareness, and serve as junior ambassadors for the organization. For those on the board, there is an opportunity to apply for a performance-based scholarship. Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency that collaborates with the community and other social-service providers to help those neighbors in financial crisis work towards self-sustainability. The agency can assist with rent and utility financial assistance, food, clothing, counseling, transportation services, and educational classes. To apply for the Executive Youth Board, students can visit www.ranh.org/executive-youth-board. For any questions, contact Nicole Feidner at events@ranh.org or call (248) 651-5836.
Neighborhood House is accepting applications until April 26 from high school students to apply for their Executive Youth Board. These students plan events, raise awareness, and serve as junior ambassadors for the organization. For those on the board, there is an opportunity to apply for a performance-based scholarship. Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency that collaborates with the community and other social-service providers to help those neighbors in financial crisis work towards self-sustainability. The agency can assist with rent and utility financial assistance, food, clothing, counseling, transportation services, and educational classes. To apply for the Executive Youth Board, students can visit www.ranh.org/executive-youth-board. For any questions, contact Nicole Feidner at events@ranh.org or call (248) 651-5836.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD TRIP
What happens when you flush the toilet? How is our wastewater treated and how “clean” is it afterward? What do we do with the water after the treatment process is complete? These were questions that some AP Environmental Science students had. They received their answers through a guided informational tour of the wastewater treatment plant in Pontiac. Students learned important concepts of the water treatment process including primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment. This information is an important part of the curriculum students need to understand for the class and AP exam. It was a rainy day but everyone made the best of it!
SENIORS WHO ATTENDED McGREGOR
RHS Seniors! be sure to show your McGregor Elementary School Pride. The McGregor Community invites you to a clap out to celebrate your High School Graduation. Walk the Halls of McGregor as our students and staff honor your accomplishment. Be sure to show our Kids what it means to have Falcon Pride. KEEP CALM and COUGAR ON!!
RHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
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CONGRATULATIONS RHS SENIOR JONATHAN SCHNECK
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Jon Schneck signed to the Aquinas College Esports team. He is the first Rochester Community School District student to be recruited & signed for an Esports varsity program. Aquinas is one of only 5 colleges in Michigan that has an Esports varsity program.
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RHS COUNSELOR VISITS LEE INDUSTRIAL
RHS Counselor, Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka, had the pleasure of attending Lee Industrial to learn about in demand jobs and post high school opportunities for our students. Lee Industrial Contracting is an industrial contracting company that has been solving the biggest industrial challenges for over 20 years. Lee has many constant job openings and train students directly out of high school in hopes of retaining them for successful careers. They have a program called CDL where people who are 18+ with a high school diploma can be exposed/trained in a wide variety of career options at Lee. 30 people can go through the program yearly and Lee hopes they can hire all 30. Lee has jobs in Foundations, Rigging, Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication, Maintenance and Repair to name a few. Lee is an employee owned company and in certain fields, they will pay for needed certifications to gain/advance employment. This is further evidence that there are many options after high school that can lead to independence and financial success.
DRESS CODE
TIGERS LUNCHEON - THANK YOU PTSA
Thank you PTSA for donating the food and Ms. Kimball's classes for helping set up or staff Tigers Luncheon!
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY NEWS
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We have set up a Remind for parents to stay informed about SANP! Instructions are as follows:
The Sign Up Genius for Senior All Night Party Parent Volunteers is below! We need parent volunteers from all classes!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-2019
The next SANP Meeting is May 7th at 7:00 pm! The last day to purchase tickets is May 31st!
- For parents only, for SANP news, updates the night of, etc.
- Subscribe by:
- Text 81010 with the message “@3898a8”
- Search and join from the Remind App “RHS_SANP_Parents”
- On a mobile phone browser, go to “rmd.at/3898a8”
- On a PC browser, go to https://www.remind.com/join/3898a8
The Sign Up Genius for Senior All Night Party Parent Volunteers is below! We need parent volunteers from all classes!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-2019
The next SANP Meeting is May 7th at 7:00 pm! The last day to purchase tickets is May 31st!
HOMETOWN HUSTLE
CLASS OF 2019 LAWN SIGNS & COMMENCEMENT DVDS
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OUCARES - BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR
MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
May 13, June 10
Senior All Night Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
May 6
May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
May 13, June 10
Senior All Night Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
May 6
RHS SPORTS
