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May 6, 2019
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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On Tuesday, April 23, students in Mrs. Facca’s Advanced Multimedia Communications class, which produces RHS’s student newspaper, The Talon, attended the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s Spring Awards Ceremony. Students on The Talon’s staff won 28 individual awards for their work in news design, newswriting, photography, and art and illustration. The Talon also earned a Gold rating for the overall newspaper, which is the second-highest rating MIPA awards to a school newspaper.
Each month, students on The Talon’s staff pitch stories, conduct interviews, take photos, write multiple stories, and design newspaper pages. In addition to this, students write social media posts and publish stories to The Talon’s website, rochestertalon.com.
Each month, students on The Talon’s staff pitch stories, conduct interviews, take photos, write multiple stories, and design newspaper pages. In addition to this, students write social media posts and publish stories to The Talon’s website, rochestertalon.com.
2019 UPDATED SENIOR INFORMATION
Seniors that placed an initial order with Jostens for graduation regalia and did not pick it up April 24, please visit the counseling office to pick up your order. Late orders are being delivered in the next few weeks. If you have not placed an order, there is still time to place a late order – all students must wear the new “stole” addition to our graduation attire. Information is available at www.migrads.com.
If you have not turned in your “After High School Plans” form, blanks are available in the counseling office.
2019 Senior Dates:
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)
If you have not turned in your “After High School Plans” form, blanks are available in the counseling office.
2019 Senior Dates:
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)
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university. Do this today through Parchment. Select “HOLD FOR GRADES” and it will put your transcript on hold until it’s available for delivery via Parchment beginning on 6/24/2019. Your college/university requires this!
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
*Only 125 seniors out of 418 seniors have done this so far.
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
*Only 125 seniors out of 418 seniors have done this so far.
CABARET 2019
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FIELD TRIP
On Monday, April 29, Mrs. Slomka’s Anatomy and Physiology classes traveled to the University of Michigan Flint to tour the Cadaver Lab and also hear a lecture by Dr. Steven Myers- the Biology Department Chair and professor of Anatomy and cell biology. Students had the opportunity to not only touch and hold plasticized human specimens but were also able to view and touch cadavers currently undergoing dissections by the university students. It was an engaging and mind opening experience for these Falcons, further fueling their drive to pursue a medical path in their college career.
JAZZ BAND PERFORMS IN DETROIT
The Rochester HS Blue & White Jazz Bands both performed Monday, April 29 at Cliff Bell’s jazz club In Detroit. 55 students performed in the two “big bands,” along with the Reuther MS & Adams HS Jazz Bands.
NIGHT WITH THE STARS 2019
SPANISH NHS SELLS PULSERA PROJECT BRACELETS
Spanish National Honor Society is starting its 4th Pulsera Project this week until May 10th. Spanish NHS members will be selling colorful bracelets for $5 and purses for $10 made by local artists in Nicaragua and Guatemala. Each bracelet and purse comes with a tag, which includes a picture of the artist who created it and his/her signature. All proceeds support these local artists and education in Nicaragua and Guatemala. If you’re interested in buying a bracelet or purse, please come to room B-111 or contact Claire Scislowicz at cscislowicz@rochester.k12.mi.us.
CONGRATS RHS BAND STUDENTS
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Congratulations to Ian Gebbie (percussion), Taehoon Song (clarinet & bass clarinet) and Jonathan Young (timpani), who performed their final concert with the Oakland Youth Orchestra on May 2, 2019 at Oxford HS. All three are Rochester HS Seniors and are active members of the Rochester HS Band Program.
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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS UPDATE
The Battle of the Books battle was Friday night, April 26th, at Adams HS, and Rochester High School took home the trophy! The district PTA president awarded prizes to the students who won and placed in the Battle of the Books Logo contest. Brian LeBel from RHS took 2nd place! Next, all students present skyped with 4 of the authors of the 7 books. The books were chosen back in November and schools had monthly book club meetings with many of the students that were reading the books. There were also contests to earn points prior to the battle. First, everyone skyped with Brendan Kiely who co-wrote All American Boys, Lita Judge who wrote Mary's Monster, Justina Ireland who wrote Dread Nation, and Randa Abdel-Fattah who wrote The Lines We Cross. The students were able to ask questions of the authors and were very engaged. Kristin Bartley Lenz, who wrote The Art of Holding on and Letting Go, was also there in person. Next was a Jepordy style trivia game with questions worth 100 to 500 points on each book and the school teams wrote their answers and were awarded points for correct answers. Rochester, Adams, Stoney Creek and Ace participated. Congrats to RHS with a total of 11,875 points!
There are still some spots open to be on the Battle of the Books committee next year! Please become a part of this amazing event!
There are still some spots open to be on the Battle of the Books committee next year! Please become a part of this amazing event!
MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
HOMETOWN HUSTLE
REGISTRATION DATES 2019-2020
2019-2020 Registration Dates are as follows:
August 19 - Senior & Junior Registration
August 20 - Sophomore & Freshmen Registration
August 21 - Freshmen Link Crew Event
August 19 - Senior & Junior Registration
August 20 - Sophomore & Freshmen Registration
August 21 - Freshmen Link Crew Event
YES! FOR SCHOOLS
NHS INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Rochester High School National Honor Society (NHS) will be holding their annual Spring Induction Ceremony.
Who: For NEW members and our Graduating Class of 2019 Seniors
When: Monday, May 13th
Where: RHS Auditorium
Arrival Time for Students: 5:40
Ceremony: Starts at 6 PM and runs approximately an hour
What to Wear: Your Sunday Best
Students sit together, near the front of the auditorium
Photo opportunity after the Induction Ceremony
Family and Friends are all encouraged to attend
Who: For NEW members and our Graduating Class of 2019 Seniors
When: Monday, May 13th
Where: RHS Auditorium
Arrival Time for Students: 5:40
Ceremony: Starts at 6 PM and runs approximately an hour
What to Wear: Your Sunday Best
Students sit together, near the front of the auditorium
Photo opportunity after the Induction Ceremony
Family and Friends are all encouraged to attend
AUTHORS IN APRIL BANQUET
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On Monday, April 29th, RHS 9th graders Sloane Barlow, Evie Ansari and Serena Troshynski introduced authors at the annual Author in April banquet. The 350+ attendees at the banquet included parents, building staff and principals, administrators and community members. Sloane introduced Middle School author Alan Gratz, Evie introduced Grades 2-3 author Erin Sodenberg Downing, and Serena introduced Grades 4-5 author Kirby Larson. The fourth presenter was a student from Adams High School. The students did an outstanding job!
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 on May 22nd at 3 pm. 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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OAKLAND CYBERCAMP SUMMER 2019
PTSA POSITIONS
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SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY NEWS
Thank you for supporting the MOD fundraiser!
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
Next meeting is May 6 at 7:00 pm, underclassmen meeting will be held at 6:00 pm! Please attend if volunteering or if you need help to get started for planning next year's SANP. Last day to purchase tickets is May 31!
We have set up a Remind for parents to stay informed about SANP! Instructions are as follows:
- 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
Next meeting is May 6 at 7:00 pm, underclassmen meeting will be held at 6:00 pm! Please attend if volunteering or if you need help to get started for planning next year's SANP. Last day to purchase tickets is May 31!
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
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT ATHLETES
PHYSICALS FOR 2019-2020
BOYS BASKETBALL GOLF SCRAMBLE
