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For the week of September 23, 2019
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Upcoming Dates
Senior UpdatePlease visit the RHS Senior News page to learn important dates and information going on throughout the year specifically for Seniors!
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Save the date!
March 21,2020 |
Pep Rally
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Every Friday morning the RHS band and cheer team host a 7am Pep Rally to get students spirited for attending the 7pm varsity football game. Go Falcons! |
Holiday Bazaar
SAVE the DATE: November 2, 2019 for our annual Holiday Bazaar.
Come and shop over 150 artists, crafters and pop up shops. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com or at the door. An online ticket purchase allows our guests to start shopping two hours before we open to the public and your name will be entered to win a $500.00 gift card to Blu Ivy Home Decor store located in Oxford. Any questions, please send an email to Pschattler248@comcast.net.
Hope to see all our Falcon Families at our great event!
Come and shop over 150 artists, crafters and pop up shops. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com or at the door. An online ticket purchase allows our guests to start shopping two hours before we open to the public and your name will be entered to win a $500.00 gift card to Blu Ivy Home Decor store located in Oxford. Any questions, please send an email to Pschattler248@comcast.net.
Hope to see all our Falcon Families at our great event!
Homecoming Information
Homecoming tickets are on sale for $25 in Ms. Cusmano’s room C103 or the RHS mall. Prices will increase to $30 starting Monday, September 30th. Monday, Sept. 30th - Homeland Earth Day (wear patriotic attire)
Events: Grade and Club Hallway Decorating 6-9 pm at RHS
Tuesday, October 1st- Skype Interview ( Dressy on top, casual on bottom)
Wednesday, October 2nd- Lights on (Wear all white)
Thursday, October 3rd- Tropical
Friday, October 4th- Lights Out
Wear your class shirts with class color accessories:
Yellow- Freshman
Red- Sophomore
Green- Junior
Blue- Senior
Homecoming Pep assembly
The homecoming football game and court crowning: 7 pm
Leo’s Coney Island Fundraiser all-day
Saturday, October 5th-Homecoming Dance, 7-10 pm
All students must have a Picture ID to enter the dance
Please click here if you need a guest form
Events: Grade and Club Hallway Decorating 6-9 pm at RHS
Tuesday, October 1st- Skype Interview ( Dressy on top, casual on bottom)
Wednesday, October 2nd- Lights on (Wear all white)
Thursday, October 3rd- Tropical
Friday, October 4th- Lights Out
Wear your class shirts with class color accessories:
Yellow- Freshman
Red- Sophomore
Green- Junior
Blue- Senior
Homecoming Pep assembly
The homecoming football game and court crowning: 7 pm
Leo’s Coney Island Fundraiser all-day
Saturday, October 5th-Homecoming Dance, 7-10 pm
All students must have a Picture ID to enter the dance
Please click here if you need a guest form
Spotlight on Instruction
Spotlight on Instruction
By: Angelique Olascoaga
Faces around the hallways come from some crazy histories, and honors English 10 teachers’ Ms.Kefallinos and Mrs.Cusmano want to know them.
Kefallinos and Cusmano assigned their sophomores an oral history presentation with the goal of having students learn about themselves and their families, as well as working on researching and presenting skills. Students worked on their projects for two weeks and presented Wednesday, September 18th.
“The oral family history project is where students discover their own identities and the identities of their families. The reason why we start with this is so that students get a chance to know one another,” Ms. Kefallinos said. “It also begins the preliminary steps of research which is a big part of the LA 10 Honors class.”
This project required students to learn how to research intensively through interviewing and rummaging through family documents, and then compiling the information to present.
“How to organize it and figuring out what to focus on was definitely the most challenging part,” Sophomore Sam Howell said.
During the research process, some students uncovered new information about their families.
Sophomore Marissa Santia found out that her grandparents owned a grain farm and that President Geroge Washington supposedly borrowed 50,000 dollars worth of grain and then never paid it back.
“When they were gathering the information [for my project] they found documents,” Santia said. “He didn't really pay it back because he died before he could even repay it.”
Not only was this project interesting for the presenter to create, but it was fun for the audience to listen to.
Sophomore Martin deVaux said that one of his ancestors shot “Wild Bill” Hickock, an American folk hero, in a poker game called Dead Man’s Hand.
“I learned a lot about my family's history. I didn't even know we originated from Scotland to start off,” deVaux said. “I learned way more of who I am as a person.”
The sophomores are now looking forward to reading Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.
By: Angelique Olascoaga
Faces around the hallways come from some crazy histories, and honors English 10 teachers’ Ms.Kefallinos and Mrs.Cusmano want to know them.
Kefallinos and Cusmano assigned their sophomores an oral history presentation with the goal of having students learn about themselves and their families, as well as working on researching and presenting skills. Students worked on their projects for two weeks and presented Wednesday, September 18th.
“The oral family history project is where students discover their own identities and the identities of their families. The reason why we start with this is so that students get a chance to know one another,” Ms. Kefallinos said. “It also begins the preliminary steps of research which is a big part of the LA 10 Honors class.”
This project required students to learn how to research intensively through interviewing and rummaging through family documents, and then compiling the information to present.
“How to organize it and figuring out what to focus on was definitely the most challenging part,” Sophomore Sam Howell said.
During the research process, some students uncovered new information about their families.
Sophomore Marissa Santia found out that her grandparents owned a grain farm and that President Geroge Washington supposedly borrowed 50,000 dollars worth of grain and then never paid it back.
“When they were gathering the information [for my project] they found documents,” Santia said. “He didn't really pay it back because he died before he could even repay it.”
Not only was this project interesting for the presenter to create, but it was fun for the audience to listen to.
Sophomore Martin deVaux said that one of his ancestors shot “Wild Bill” Hickock, an American folk hero, in a poker game called Dead Man’s Hand.
“I learned a lot about my family's history. I didn't even know we originated from Scotland to start off,” deVaux said. “I learned way more of who I am as a person.”
The sophomores are now looking forward to reading Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.
2020 National Merit Scholars Semi-Finalists
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Rochester High School is pleased to announce the following National Merit Semi-Finalist for the 2019-2020 academic school year:
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"Make a Blanket" Day!
Fleece & Thank You, a non-profit organization, provides comfort and hope to children battling illness by giving donors the unique opportunity to create a fleece blanket and a cherished video message of support and encouragement. This year Rochester Community Schools is hoping to raise the funds to make a record breaking 2,000 blankets! Check out the “pump up” video here.
Here is how you can get involved:
Here is how you can get involved:
- Visit Rochester’s donation page and feel free to share on social media.
- Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2019 @ Stoney Creek High School on the football practice field from 12pm-4pm.
Rochester High National Honor Society
Applications are now available for Seniors who want to be part of this club. Selection is based on four criteria:
- Scholarship
- Leadership
- Service
- Character
New Traffic Flow for Parent and Student Departures
During the construction of Livernois, the traffic pattern for exiting the Rochester High campus has been changed.
Parents: When picking up students, enter and exit from Walton Blvd. through the circle drive. During dismissal and arrival please do not park in the circle drive. If your waiting for a student, please pull all the way forward.
Students: When exiting Rochester High campus, access to the circle drive exit will be closed. Head towards either of the east exits on Livernois or Walton.
Please note the yellow arrows on the map below.
Parents: When picking up students, enter and exit from Walton Blvd. through the circle drive. During dismissal and arrival please do not park in the circle drive. If your waiting for a student, please pull all the way forward.
Students: When exiting Rochester High campus, access to the circle drive exit will be closed. Head towards either of the east exits on Livernois or Walton.
Please note the yellow arrows on the map below.
MakerSpace Donations
RCS Sinking Fund-Vote Nov 5th!
Meet the Author
Attendance Incentive Information
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Registration for Student Clubs is Now Open!
Each year, RHS offers student clubs that appeal to a broad range of interests and this year is no exception! Joining a club is a great way to get involved in extracurricular activities and to connect with other students.
Take a look below with your child at what’s offered this year! Meeting days are listed and meeting times are right after school at 2:35 until 3:30 unless stated differently. The fee to join is $30 per club and registration is online at bit.ly/rhsclubsignup. Note that some clubs may have membership joining deadlines and additional fees.
Service Clubs: Service clubs are service-oriented and becoming a member is free! The $30 registration fee does not apply to these clubs, but additional ones may:
Take a look below with your child at what’s offered this year! Meeting days are listed and meeting times are right after school at 2:35 until 3:30 unless stated differently. The fee to join is $30 per club and registration is online at bit.ly/rhsclubsignup. Note that some clubs may have membership joining deadlines and additional fees.
- Art Club / National Art Honor Society: sponsored by Mrs. Huvaere & Mrs. Rose, meets in room D126 on Mondays from 2:30-3:15. Members work with paper, clay, and other materials, as well as volunteering in the community. Past projects have included tie dye t-shirts, painted glass, holiday paper sculptures, jewelry, murals, and deck art skateboard competition. Members have the option of joining the National Art Honor Society for an additional $5 membership.
- BPA: Business Professionals of America: sponsored by Mrs. Gambaro, meets every other Tuesday in room B103 at 2:40. Students in BPA hone their business-related skills to participate in annual competitions where they complete projects using Microsoft Office, presenting information in a speech, or performing in a job interview. Membership deadline is Nov. 11th and members are required to have taken or currently be enrolled in a qualifying business course. Additional fee of $100 applies to cover regional, state, and national fees, one club shirt, & administrative fees.
- Cooking Club: sponsored by Mrs. Kimball and meets in room D130, the Foods classroom on Thursdays. Members share and learn to cook tasty dishes and treats. Extra fees may apply during the year for food and supplies. A $10 supplies fee is payable to Mrs. Kimball at the club meeting.
- Dungeons and Dragons Club: sponsored by Ms. Kefallinos and meets in room C109 on Mondays. The club promotes community, creativity, and imagination through playing tabletop role-playing games such as D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun, and Pathfinder.
- FEDS: Falcon Engineering and Design Solutions FIRST Robotics team: FEDS meet in October on Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm. in room B140. Members participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, an international, non-profit organization) where they design and assemble a robot to perform a pre-selected task. Members work as a team while they develop their own skills in the areas of science, math, engineering, and invention. Dedication to the team is a must, as members put in many hours during the robot-building season from January through March. After Jan 1st, meetings are 5-7 days a week to prepare for competition. Applications must be completed and are available online at FEDS201.com under Documents/Links. A informational meeting will be held on Thursday, Sep 5th from 6-9 p.m. in the RHS CAD room for all interested students and their parents. A mandatory parent orientation for all student members is Thursday, Sep 12th from 7-9 p.m in the RHS Media Center, where applications, I-chat forms, and volunteer sign-ups will be collected, shirts can be ordered, and all season info will be reviewed. Additional fees for materials and competitions are $201, payable at the Sept 12th parent orientation.
- French Honor Society: sponsored by Mr. Arcangeli and meets every other Wednesday in the Media Center. French students have a lot of fun as they interact, take on creative projects, and celebrate French culture.
- Game Night: sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Miesch, meets on Wednesdays in room D105. Join the Miesch's as they host a ton of board games of all kinds providing fun and friendship!
- German Club: sponsored by Mr. Crites and Ms. Robinson, meets every other Wednesday in room B122.
- Mathematics National Honor Society: sponsored by Mrs. Smillie, students participate in math-related events as part of the National Mu Alpha Theta organization. Applications are online and are accepted up to Sept 13th. An additional $10 national membership fee per member applies.
- National English Honor Society: sponsored by Mrs. Schrems and meets every other Thursday morning at 7:05 in room F106. Students must have a 3.4, maintain an A- in English classes, and be a junior or senior. Additional membership dues consist of $2 for returning members or $12 for first year members.
- Psychology Club: sponsored by Mrs. Healy and meets on Tuesdays in room D105. Members will discuss the field of psychology and apply different concepts to today's culture through movies and games.
- Quiz Bowl Team: sponsored by Mr. Byrd, quiz bowl students answer questions on everything from opera to algebra and from geography to pop culture. No experience is necessary, but knowledge and skill are a bonus to help build up the team’s skills in order to play in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT).
- RATS: Rochester Alliance of Theatrical Students: sponsored by Mr. Gollon, meets Thursdays at 2:40 in the Auditorium. Our RATS members are an integral part of putting on our fall and spring theater productions. They represent cast, crew, Improv Team members, and talented performers.
- Rochester Mountain Bike Team: sponsored by Coach Eckel, Coach Milam and Herr Crites. The team meets Monday evenings at various local trailheads for group rides on single track trails from May thru mid-October. Rider recruitment is ongoing throughout the season. Students divide up into groups based upon speed and skill levels. Coaches lead the groups for about an hour long ride. No experience necessary. Beginners welcome and encouraged to join! The team offers an optional racing program where students race in the MiSCA Race Series (Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association) on Sunday’s August 25th - October 13th. Racing is optional. Read more at www.rhsbiketeam.com. The $30 school club fee does not apply. Other fees consist of MiSCA membership, $35 team fee and rider equipment costs.
- Rochester United Figure Skating Team: The team is comprised of students from all three high schools in Rochester. To register for this club only, use this online payment link under Adams High School Ice Skating Club. Additional fees are required for skate fees, uniforms, etc. The team meets October through March twice a month. See more about the team on their Facebook page. For questions, email Coach Schipperijn.
- Science National Honor Society: sponsored by Mrs. Slomka and meets on the 1st Monday of each month after school at 2:40 in D132. Members will collaborate to bring science opportunities to the community by participating in events such as Science Fairs at elementary schools, Dinosaur Hill fossil excavation, supporting other science clubs at RHS (EX. Science Olympiad & HOSA), setting/cleaning up labs for science teachers before and after school, growing plants in courtyard, Virtual Autopsy experience, mini-lessons for elementary school students and Inviting local scientists to speak with the members of SNHS, and tutoring science students.
- Science Olympiad: sponsored by Ms. Myers and meets in room B136 on Wednesdays. Members have fun with all areas of science, from chemistry to biology to physics. The club discusses current and exciting events related to science as they prepare for competition. A $25 competition entry fee per student applies.
- Ski & Snowboard Club: sponsored by Mrs. Malsbury; 1st meeting is Thursday, Nov. 21st for students & parents at 7:00 pm in the Media Center. Pine Knob ski season visits will be on Thursdays from 3:00-8:30 p.m. $120 fee includes transportation, discount pass and free lessons. Lift tickets are an additional $20 per week.
- S.M.I.L.E. Club: sponsored by Mrs. Reckling, meets on Thursdays after school in B123. SMILE is an acronym for Serve: service oriented students who are inspired to give back to their community and support the community. Meditate: Meditation is the cornerstone; by using this method of relaxation young people are able to connect with themselves and others. Inspire: club members will be able to facilitate simple, yet profound stress management techniques to inspire and share with others. Leadership: Members become role models who develop skills that allow them to tackle difficult situations in life and/or support others through situations as well. Empower: Members acquire practical skills, a deeper sense of connection, and the ability to keep moving forward, take initiative, acting proactively, and come into their own sense of power.
- Social Studies National Honor Society: sponsored by Mr. Zwolinski, meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month after school at 2:40 and the 2nd Wednesday each month before school at 7:00 am in room D108. Members explore topics in social studies in both their learning and in our community to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies. National membership fee is an additional $10 per student.
- Spanish National Honor Society: sponsored by Ms. Scislowicz, meets in the Media Center on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:35 and/or last Wednesday of each month at 7:10 am. in room B111. Members must be in level 3, 4, or 5AP Spanish course.
- TopGolf: sponsored by Ms. Shooks, students meet at TopGolf in Auburn Hills (near Great Lakes Crossing) every other Monday from 3:00-5:00. No additional fees apply! Students must provide their own transportation.
Service Clubs: Service clubs are service-oriented and becoming a member is free! The $30 registration fee does not apply to these clubs, but additional ones may:
- Green Club: sponsored by Mr. Shurter, meets on Wednesdays in room B127. Green Club Green club is on a mission – to keep our school as green as possible! They help RHS keep our Michigan Green School “Evergreen status” and lead our school in all our environmentally-friendly initiatives.
- Key Club: sponsored by Mrs. Trimble, meets in the cafeteria once a month from 2:30-3:00 on Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 4, April 1, and May 6. See their web page for details. Members help our community with various projects and events such as elementary school fundraisers, packing food and school supplies, collecting donations for Neighborhood House, and serving at the OPC. A fee of $25 applies: $13 membership in the Kiwanis Club and $12 materials fee. For students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, only the $13 fee applies.
- Rotary Interact: sponsored by Mrs. Messing-Mirabito and meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in the mornings in the Media Center. Download a list of dates here. Members are involved in two community service projects each year. Previous projects have included raising money for water filters for the Dominican Republic and collecting books for teens staying at Havenwyck Hospital.
German-American Partnership Program
Germany Exchange Experience
RHS will be hosting Germany exchange students this fall! We are excited to have this opportunity for our RHS students to meet them and learn about our spirited Falcon culture.
Rochester PTSA Agenda
General Meeting Agenda
7:00pm: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome/Introductions
7:05pm: Student Council E-Board Report
7:15pm: Principal's Report
7:30pm: Counselor Report
7:40pm: Barb Anness, Trustee, RCS Board of Education-Board of Education Report
Officer and Committee Reports:
President- Debbie Jones
7:00pm: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome/Introductions
7:05pm: Student Council E-Board Report
7:15pm: Principal's Report
7:30pm: Counselor Report
7:40pm: Barb Anness, Trustee, RCS Board of Education-Board of Education Report
Officer and Committee Reports:
President- Debbie Jones
- Leadership Day
- Voting for sinking fund
- Honor Cord Program
- Committee Reports
- Welcome Ambassadors
- Teacher Liaison
- Meals on Wheels
- Battle of the Books
- Legislative
- STEAM
- Health & Wellness
- Staff Appreciation
- 2018-19 Budget
- Grant Requests
- Angela Lowry-Flexible seating $297
- Kelly Messing-Stress Relief Room
- Sara Rosell-Books for AP Chemistry-$506
- Caylan Healy-$165
- Chad Zwolinski-$37.90 and $188.97
- STEAM/Robotics
- Membership Update
- Approval of May 2019 Meeting Minutes
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PTA Council Level Committees |
Student Co-Chairs |
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Battle of the Books
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Interested in Traveling to South Africa?
Support the RHS Robotics Club
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The Latest in RHS Sports |
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Congratulations Savannah Haque!
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Congratulations to Savannah Haque on winning the Davison Invitational! Savannah shot an even par 73 which tied her with two other girls. She birdied her last hole of the day to put her into a 3 way playoff. Savannah then birdied the first two playoff holes to win the title! Overall the team finished 8th out of 15 teams. |
Hall of Fame
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The Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame recently welcomed its’ newest inductees: (From left to right) Jan Bowden, Lisa Franseen, Erika Bauer Skylar, Patty Thompson Gilmour, Jeff Haney, Clarey Gelmine Collins.
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Blast to School
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Recently, the boys basketball program volunteered for the "Blast to School“ event at the Rochester Area Neighborhood House. While they were there, they packed backpacks for kids in need. Good job boys! |
