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January 30, 2017
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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Mrs. Cosentino is very passionate about teaching her students important and meaningful life skills. During the Careers Class Final Exam students were asked to independently interview staff members. Social Communication Skills were put into action, with the goal that the skills learned will carry over to their future jobs. In addition to their daily "in-house jobs" around RHS, the students along with their Peer Mentors and families recently volunteered at "Blessings in a Backpack". It was a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community.
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
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Please see the video below for an update on our construction! |
RHS STUDENT ACCEPTED TO WEST POINT
Rochester High School Senior, Shreyans Munot, has been accepted and will be attending the United States Military Academy, West Point, this fall. The application process started in May of 2016 when he was accepted into the West Point summer camp. Being a four year varsity swimmer helped Shreyans pass multiple physical tests to get into camp last year and West Point this fall. Part of West Point's application process includes being nominated by a Congressman; Shreyans was nominated by two, Representative Mike Bishop and Senator Debbie Stabenow. Shreyans would like to thank his parents, sister, and the RHS staff, most notably Ms. Burke, Mrs. Matthews, and Mrs. Zotos, for all of their support.
"IN BETWEEN" ONE ACT PLAY
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The Rochester Alliance of Theatrical Students Proudly Presents: “In Between” This original Rats play will be performed in the auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday February 7th and 8th. Tickets sold at the door for $5. |
COCOA & CRAM A SUCCESS
Thank you to all the staff members and Oakland University students who attended Cocoa and Cram study sessions. What an amazing night, as staff worked in small groups and one on one with over 100 students.
CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN SPIRIT WEEK
RHS TO HOST CHINESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
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Sunday, January 29 through Saturday, February 4 Rochester High School is hosting 25 foreign exchange students from Nantong, China. As you see our guests throughout the building this week please say hello and welcome them to Rochester! Thank you to the families hosting these students.
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SECOND SEMESTER LUNCH SCHEDULE
FEDS 201
BPA REGIONALS
On January 13 the Rochester High School BPA club took on the Business Professionals of America regional conference at Baker College. Other competing schools included Anchor Bay High School, Armada High School, Chippewa Valley High School, Dakota High School, Fraser High School, Hazel Park High School, New Haven High School, Oakland Schools Technical Campus S.E., Rochester Adams High School, Rochester Stoney Creek High School, Romeo Engineering & Technology Center, Troy Athens High School, Troy Early Career Academy, Warren Career Preparation Center and Waterford Kettering High School. Twenty-six students from Rochester High School advanced to the state competition that will take place on March 16 in Grand Rapids, MI. Eleven students took first place at regionals. Mrs. Gambaro and Mrs. Malsbury are very proud of all of our students' accomplishments and are looking forward to placing at States so the team can represent Rochester at Nationals in Orlando, FL.
The following students placed first in the competition: Afrah Ansari (Advanced Interview Skills), Katherine Lee (Payroll Accounting), Sai Pavan Yerra (Fundamental Spreadsheet), Jade Kim (Extemporaneous Speech), Natalie Treichel (Advanced Word Processing), Kartik Soni (Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications), Kevin Im (Integrated Office Applications and Banking & Finance), Shreyans Munot (Systems Administration Using CISCO), and Hamza Kaakarli (Personal Financial Management).
The following students are moving on to the state competition as well: Faizaan Mohammed, Cameron Carrier, Sarah Belhasan, Delna Sholapurwalla, Keri Yang, Charlie Ward, Tej Seth, Rami Sbahi, Yash Kumar, Kiyon Govendor, George Sweda, Alex Stevenson, Romir Sheth, Jongbu Park, Giovanni Brown, Louis Rolland, and Angad Khatra.
The following students placed first in the competition: Afrah Ansari (Advanced Interview Skills), Katherine Lee (Payroll Accounting), Sai Pavan Yerra (Fundamental Spreadsheet), Jade Kim (Extemporaneous Speech), Natalie Treichel (Advanced Word Processing), Kartik Soni (Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications), Kevin Im (Integrated Office Applications and Banking & Finance), Shreyans Munot (Systems Administration Using CISCO), and Hamza Kaakarli (Personal Financial Management).
The following students are moving on to the state competition as well: Faizaan Mohammed, Cameron Carrier, Sarah Belhasan, Delna Sholapurwalla, Keri Yang, Charlie Ward, Tej Seth, Rami Sbahi, Yash Kumar, Kiyon Govendor, George Sweda, Alex Stevenson, Romir Sheth, Jongbu Park, Giovanni Brown, Louis Rolland, and Angad Khatra.
THERAPY DOG AND STRESS RELIEF EXPO
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On January 20, 2017 RHS hosted Therapy Dogs in the Media Center presented by English teacher Ms. Schrems. The event was designed to help students relax before exams next week and the proceeds went to "Paws with a Cause".
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Our PTSA Health and Wellness Committee also held a Stress Relief Expo on January 20. Students could partake in a massage area, hot chocolate, coloring station, and enter to win a raffle basket.
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SPRING PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE UPDATE
This Spring, we are restructuring the format of Parent-Teacher conferences. Each level (high school and middle school) will offer one evening conference session for three hours instead of two evenings, and it is recommended that parents attend only if they have concerns about their student in any course. Parents are reminded that they are always welcome to communicate with teachers through email or phone, and that they are able to stay informed through MyRCS.
Please mark the following update on your calendar for March:
Middle School Parent-Teacher conferences: Thursday March 9, 4:30 – 7:30
High School Parent-Teacher conferences: Wednesday, March 8, 5:00 – 8:00
Conferences on March 1st and March 2nd have been cancelled.
Thank you,
Curriculum Department
Please mark the following update on your calendar for March:
Middle School Parent-Teacher conferences: Thursday March 9, 4:30 – 7:30
High School Parent-Teacher conferences: Wednesday, March 8, 5:00 – 8:00
Conferences on March 1st and March 2nd have been cancelled.
Thank you,
Curriculum Department
BUY A YEARBOOK AD FOR YOUR SENIOR
AP TESTING MEETING
Mr. Green will be meeting with all AP students who are considering taking an AP exam this year. The meeting will take place sixth hour January 31 in the Auditorium. Mr. Green will cover what AP tests are, the benefits of taking the test, and how to register for an AP test for this year. It is very important for all students who plan on taking an AP test to attend this meeting.
See Mr. Green or Mrs. Zotos in the counseling office with questions.
See Mr. Green or Mrs. Zotos in the counseling office with questions.
RCS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Rochester Community Schools Foundation is pleased to announce their annual scholarship. The deadline for application submission is January 31, 2017. For more information on how to apply and who is eligable please click the following link:
RCSF Scholarship Info
PTSA & BOOSTER MEETING DATES
Join us for our our next PTSA or Booster Meeting!
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 26, March 30, May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
March 14, April 18, May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 23, February 27, March 20, April 24, May 15
*There is a list of students who have paid and turned in a permission slip for the Senior All Night Party posted outside the Main Office. Please have your student stop by the Main Office to make sure they are on the list!
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 26, March 30, May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
March 14, April 18, May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 23, February 27, March 20, April 24, May 15
*There is a list of students who have paid and turned in a permission slip for the Senior All Night Party posted outside the Main Office. Please have your student stop by the Main Office to make sure they are on the list!
RHS SPORTS
SYDNEY ASUNCION NAMED MHSAA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD FINALIST
Sydney Asuncion was named a finalist for the Michigan High School Athletic Associations Scholar-Athlete Award. Sydney is one of thirty-two finalists among fifteen-hundred applicants for the award. In order to be eligible for the award, you must have received a varsity letter and maintain a 3.5 GPA. Sydney is a two sport athlete at Rochester, lettering in both competitive cheer and track. As part of the varsity track team, Sydney is a four year letter winner, and a two time captain. Sydney is a three year letter winner in competitive cheer, and has contributed to a state championship in 2016, and a state runner-up in 2015. She was also named both All-District, All-Regional, and All-State in 2016. Sydney carries a 3.67 GPA, and will attend Michigan State University in the fall of 2017. This is the second straight year that Rochester High School has had an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Finalist.
2017 CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN
The Rochester vs. Rochester Adams basketball game Crosstown Showdown is at the OU O'Rena on February 3. The Girls Varsity team plays at 6:00 p.m. and the Boys Varsity game starts at 8:00 p.m.
