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September 24, 2018
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RHS HOMECOMING WEEK

2018 Rochester High School Homecoming: Blast from the Past
 
Monday 9/24: Tie Dye Day (wear your grooviest colorful apparel) 
Homecoming Hallway Decorating from 6-9 pm. Enter in the main entrance and food will be provided! 
Tuesday 9/25: Neon Day (wear your bright colors & 80's apparel)
Wednesday 9/26: Meme/Vine Day (dress like your favorite meme or Vine video) 
Thursday 9/27: Class Color Day (Freshmen wear yellow, sophomores wear red, juniors wear green, seniors wear blue) 
**Pep Assembly Day!
Friday 9/28: Lights Out for the Homecoming Game (Shirts available in the Falcon's Nest OR wear black)
 Saturday 9/29: RHS Presents a Roaring Homecoming Dance!
Semi-formal attire. 7-10 pm in the RHS Mall. Must have a ticket and a photo ID to enter. Tickets available all this week for $30 in the Book Check-out area in the mall OR in Ms. Cusmano's room C103. 
Monday 10/1: Lounge Day
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RCS CARING STEPS CHILDREN'S CENTER

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE: UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

Dear Parent(s) of Senior students,
This Thursday evening , September 27 at 6:00 p.m., RCS Counselors are hosting a Paying for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process presentation located at the Administration Center (501 W. University Drive). The presenter is Greg Little, the Director of Financial Aid at Baker College who is very knowledgeable and experienced with the topic. Mr. Little will discuss details regarding the college financial aid process and provide an overview of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) including screenshot and explanations of the application. The FAFSA includes grants, scholarships, loans and work study. We hope you can join us for the presentation if this is something you believe can be useful.
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Paying for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process
When: Thursday, September 27th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: RCS Administration Center, 501 W. University Dr. (Harrison Room)
Who should attend: Interested parents of senior students
What: Presentation will provide details regarding the college financial aid process and an overview of the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Presenter: Greg Little, Director of Financial Aid officer at Baker College

​Financial Aid Newsletter, an overview of FAFSA and Web Resources: www.smore.com/sjwgy

CURRICULUM NIGHT 2018


2019 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR SEMI-FINALISTS

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Pictured from left to right: Pranav Rajaram, Shweta Suri, Rami Sbahi, Udit Kumar, Rhea Gupta, and Kush Saparia.
Congratulations to our 2019 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists! This year, RHS is proud to announce our six National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists: Rhea Gupta, Udit Kumar, Pranav Rajaram, Kush Saparia, Rami Sbahi, and Shweta Suri. 
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2018 HOLIDAY BAZAAR - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

We will be hosting our 6th annual Holiday Bazaar. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5.00 but we encourage our guests to purchase tickets on line. All monies raised at this event go right back to support our students here at Rochester. We ask every parent that schedule permits, to come to our show.
 
Benefits of purchasing tickets on line:
1.Early Bird Admission
2.Only online ticket buyers are eligible for the prizes being given away by artists
3.The first 150 guests that buy tickets on line and are the 1st to line up that day will receive a free gift
4.Best selection
5.Avoid the crowds
6.Be the 1st to ride our Carriage ride with the Clydesdale horses
 
Click  on the link below to like our page;
https://www.facebook.com/events/347052962431209/
 
To buy tickets click on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-rochester-high-school-holiday-bazaar-tickets-42320891927
 
Help to make this the biggest and best event in Rochester.  Kick off the Holidays with us!!!!

Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM Early Bird shopping for online ticket buyers
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ride our Horse drawn carriage shuttle
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Have a photo opportunity in our Snow globe
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM RHS band and choir will perform
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM normal show time for all guests that purchase a ticket  at the door.


PSAT INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS

​ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS:
Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test) on Wednesday, October 10 here at RHS!
 
Other related dates:
Thursday, September 20-11th graders will be given a copy of “The PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and practice PSAT/NMSQT test during 2nd hour junior meetings.
Thursday, October 4- all juniors will be called to the mall area during 2nd hour to prepare test answer sheets with demographic information (name, address, etc). 
On test day, juniors must be at RHS and in assigned rooms by 7:30 AM.  Students may NOT wear hats or bring backpacks.  NO cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in the room.  Snacks are allowed to be taken out at break time.  REMEMBER!  Students should be prepared with a picture ID and bring at least two #2 pencils with erasers.  It is also highly recommended that they bring a calculator.  The test will take about two and one-half hours to complete.  Testing will take place in the F Hall and students will find room assignments posted in the halls the week of testing.

MakerSpace Donations

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PAC ENRICHMENT NIGHT

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FEDS 201 UPDATE

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2019 REFLECTIONS


RHS PTSA

The Rochester High School PTSA Executive Board would like to extend a warm welcome to all new families, incoming 9th graders, and returning students and families.   We are looking forward to another successful year!  Here are a few pieces of information about the PTSA.
 
One & Done: ~ You can make a one-time, tax-deductible donation to help support the PTSA programs and events. This will be the only fundraiser sponsored by the PTSA for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
 
Membership:  To become a RHS- PTSA member, please fill out the membership form and bring it to our first meeting on September 19th or have your student drop it off in the office. Memberships and direct donations support student enrichments and programs that PTSA provides for our students, educators, and classrooms. Membership also gives you a voice that is over 5 million members strong at a unit, district, state and national level.  National PTA is the largest child-advocacy organization in the country with over 115 years of service!
 
PTSA Meetings / Principal Dialogue:  Meetings are held 5 times per year and include updates regarding our school, PTSA and Rochester Community Schools happenings; a report from the Student Council E-Board; open dialogue with our Principal, the PTSA Executive Board, and PTSA committees.  Meeting are at 7:00 p.m, except for the January meeting which will be at 9:30 a.m.  Meeting dates are 11/7,1/9, 3/27 and 5/8.  
 
 
PTSA 2018-19 Officers
President:
Debbie Jones
debra-l-jones@hotmail.com
Vice President:
Martina Alcock
martinaalcock@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Sandy Snyder
sandyjsn63@gmail.com
Secretary:
Maria Ebner-Smith
ebnersmith@hotmail.com
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SIGN UP TO DONATE HOMECOMING REFRESHMENTS OR VOLUNTEER HERE!

MEETING DATES

Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10

Senior All Night Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
October 15, November 12


RHS SPORTS

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JOIN THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

You are invited to become part of the Falcon legacy and join the Rochester Athletic Booster Club. We are open to all adult community members and our primary goals are to support all Rochester High School Athletes and their sports programs. The Athletic Boosters Club raises most of its money through booster memberships, concession stand sales, social events and the Falcon Gala. Your support is important to us and we appreciate your membership.
 
Please complete the form below or visit the website at  https://rhsfalcons.com/how-to-become-a-member/membership-form/
  
Rochester Athletic Booster are Making a Difference ‐ Over $160,000 awarded in the last 5 years!
EQUIPMENT ~ UNIFORMS ~ FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ~ FIELD MAINTENANCE ~ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
TEAM EVALUATION SOFTWARE ~ ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS ~ SOUND IMPROVEMENTS 
Athletic Booster Membership
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