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October 29, 2018
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ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
At the beginning of October, Mrs. Kay’s World History class took part in a hands-on research project. Students had to research a significant Renaissance figure. Students did research on their historical figures, learning how their they related to the Renaissance, including how they may have challenged ideas and institutions of their time. After spending a few days on that, students engaged in a “dinner party” to learn more about others from this time period. Students had snacks, name tags, and sheets to record information. They were graded on participation and the information that they shared with their classmates. This activity gave students an authentic opportunity to see connections between different Renaissance historical figures, as well as better understand how these figures connected to themes from the Renaissance.
FREE PSAT
COLLAGE CONCERT
On Wednesday, October 24, the Rochester HS Bands & Choirs held the 37th annual Collage Concert. Performing ensembles were the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Women’s Chorale, Symphony Band, Chamber Choir, Wind Ensemble, and Falcon Marching Band. Dr. George Stoffan, Oakland University Clarinet Professor, was also featured on the concert, as he performed “Concertino” by C.M. Weber with the Wind Ensemble. Jerry Lee Lewis (disguised as David A. Uhrig) also made a surprise performance of “Great Balls of Fire” with the Falcon Marching Band. Congratulations to all of the incredible music students of Rochester High School on an outstanding performance!
CONGRATULATIONS KAREN MALSBURY
Karen Malsbury, Rochester High School Business teacher, was awarded with the Sunrise Pinnacle Educator of the Year award on Friday, October 19. The award ceremony, presented by the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, was held at the Royal Park Hotel.
THANK YOU PTSA
Thank you PTSA for sponsoring a Fall Teacher Appreciation Luncheon! The theme was Michigan vs. Michigan State and teachers were able to enjoy a relaxing lunch in the RHS Auditorium Lobby. PTSA donated, prepared, and served the food for staff to enjoy and show their green or blue support!
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SOPHOMORES VISIT WAYNE STATE
Counselors took 33 sophomores to Wayne State University on 10/25 to have a college-going experience. They met with Wayne’s admission’s representative, Mr. Nick Doyle, and toured the campus with Wayne State students. They were able to sit in a lecture hall and finished with lunch in the student center. The students and counselors enjoyed the sunshine and had a great experience. Rochester High students are college bound!
DEPUTY TOPACIO AND MORDUS VISIT PRACTICAL LAW
Mrs. Bettes’ Practical Law classes heard an engaging presentation from Deputy Topacio and his K9 partner, Mordus, from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Topacio shared with the class what situations Mordus would be used for, how Mordus is trained, and his experiences in law enforcement. He also demonstrated through mock search work and article searches how Mordus assists the police department. The students engaged in a fantastic Q & A session at the end to hear more about Deputy Topacio’s experiences as a K9 Deputy and learn more about criminal law.
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ROTARY CLUB J OB SHADOW PROGRAM
The Rochester Rotary Club is proud to once again offer an incredible Job Shadowing opportunity to the Rochester Community Schools high school students. The Rochester Rotary club will be hosting its annual Job Shadow program on November 6, 2018. Over the past 15 years the Rochester Rotary Club has consistently organized safe opportunities for high school students to learn more about a career field that they are interested in pursuing.
The Job Shadow program is an annual program were students are able to select a desired career field they have interest in and are paired with a Rotarian from our club who is experienced in that field. The students are able to learn real world experience and then attend our weekly lunch to talk about what they learned. The students are more then welcome and encouraged to list this on their resumes moving forward. The students often find their Rotarian mentors give them great advice on how to advance in their desired field giving them a great leg up.
Members of the high school Interact clubs will be given preference when choosing what career field they wish to attend while paring the students with Rotarian mentors. Interact club are a Rotary sponsored high school club focused on the same values that Rotary promotes - Service Above Self. The high school clubs get involved in different fundraising & service projects as well as participating in Rotary projects. If students are looking to get involved in a great club, participating in the Job Shadow program might be a great way to learn more about not only a career path but a great club in the high schools.
If interested, please see Mrs. Messing in the counseling office.
The Job Shadow program is an annual program were students are able to select a desired career field they have interest in and are paired with a Rotarian from our club who is experienced in that field. The students are able to learn real world experience and then attend our weekly lunch to talk about what they learned. The students are more then welcome and encouraged to list this on their resumes moving forward. The students often find their Rotarian mentors give them great advice on how to advance in their desired field giving them a great leg up.
Members of the high school Interact clubs will be given preference when choosing what career field they wish to attend while paring the students with Rotarian mentors. Interact club are a Rotary sponsored high school club focused on the same values that Rotary promotes - Service Above Self. The high school clubs get involved in different fundraising & service projects as well as participating in Rotary projects. If students are looking to get involved in a great club, participating in the Job Shadow program might be a great way to learn more about not only a career path but a great club in the high schools.
If interested, please see Mrs. Messing in the counseling office.
FOUNDERS DAY NOMINATIONS NEEDED
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their contributions to our students through PTA/PTSA? Tell us all about them!
Each year, the RCS District recognizes and celebrates those who have made meaningful contributions to our students through their involvement in PTA. There are five District-wide awards given to those PTA/PTSA members who have demonstrated significant leadership above and beyond the normal duties of his/her role with PTA. These special awards include: The Distinguished Service Award, The Bright Ideas Award (may be awarded to a group or an individual), John Schultz Leadership Award, Council Member of the Year Award, and Advocacy Award. If you know a PTA/PTSA member who has gone above and beyond, had innovative ideas, has been involved in multiple schools and/or programs, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or advocated tirelessly for our students -- we want to know!
Your nomination should include the nominee name, a 350-word maximum write-up as to why they are bring nominated, along with your name and contact information. Complete the nomination form and submit it via email to rhsfday@gmail.com no later than November 16, 2018.
For more information on these special District awards, see the "District Awards" info page. Contact Meghan Murphy (m24msu@gmail.com) or Carolyn Reif (creif6987@gmail.com) with questions.
Each year, the RCS District recognizes and celebrates those who have made meaningful contributions to our students through their involvement in PTA. There are five District-wide awards given to those PTA/PTSA members who have demonstrated significant leadership above and beyond the normal duties of his/her role with PTA. These special awards include: The Distinguished Service Award, The Bright Ideas Award (may be awarded to a group or an individual), John Schultz Leadership Award, Council Member of the Year Award, and Advocacy Award. If you know a PTA/PTSA member who has gone above and beyond, had innovative ideas, has been involved in multiple schools and/or programs, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or advocated tirelessly for our students -- we want to know!
Your nomination should include the nominee name, a 350-word maximum write-up as to why they are bring nominated, along with your name and contact information. Complete the nomination form and submit it via email to rhsfday@gmail.com no later than November 16, 2018.
For more information on these special District awards, see the "District Awards" info page. Contact Meghan Murphy (m24msu@gmail.com) or Carolyn Reif (creif6987@gmail.com) with questions.
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APES AQUATIC STUDY
AP Environmental Science students went with Mr. Shurter on their annual Aquatic Study on Tuesday, October 16. This is no ordinary field trip, as students collected physical, chemical, and biological data from Paint Creek (a tributary of the Clinton River) and Trout Lake in Bald Mountain Recreation Area. It was a crisp but sunny day and the study was a major success. It was truly a day they will never forget. Students will be able to use their data to determine the water quality of each source and even share their results with the Clinton River Watershed Council which works with the Michigan DEQ. If you see an APES student, ask them about it!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES
To ensure a safe and fun Halloween at RHS please be sure any costume a student wears at school follows not only our dress code but the guidelines below.
- No masks of any kind
- No blood, violence, gore, or anything that could be perceived as frightening
- No props, to include toy guns, knives, or other weapons
- No liquid or spray accessories, to include colored hair spray or make-up products
- No roller skates, state boards or scooters
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.
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.
JAZZY JINGLE
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PAC EVENT
THE RHS MakerSpace
RHS has a new classroom this year: The RHS MakerSpace! This is a room where teachers can take students to create, invent, and learn. It is filled with tools, art supplies, technology, and re-purposed materials that allow students to design, build, investigate, and experience hands-on creativity applied to their classroom learning.
The inspiration for bringing a MakerSpace to RHS was a school visit attended by two RHS teachers, Mrs. Laura Matthews, AP Government teacher, and Mrs. Kara Sears, AP Capstone and US History teacher. After seeing a MakerSpace and realizing how it could be applied to any class, they put a plan into action to bring one to RHS. Through a generous PTSA grant, they obtained shelving, chairs, art supplies, and technology to equip the room and provide students with as much creative potential as possible. Both Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Sears put in long summer hours to prepare the room to be ready on the first day of school!
Within the first month, the MakerSpace has been a popular addition to our school! Students love the experience of applying their learning to the creative process. Examples of projects include:
To keep our MakerSpace stocked with materials, please consider donating your surplus and unused items from home! Anything that is clean and re-purposeable has great potential to be used. Possible categories include (but are not limited to):
The inspiration for bringing a MakerSpace to RHS was a school visit attended by two RHS teachers, Mrs. Laura Matthews, AP Government teacher, and Mrs. Kara Sears, AP Capstone and US History teacher. After seeing a MakerSpace and realizing how it could be applied to any class, they put a plan into action to bring one to RHS. Through a generous PTSA grant, they obtained shelving, chairs, art supplies, and technology to equip the room and provide students with as much creative potential as possible. Both Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Sears put in long summer hours to prepare the room to be ready on the first day of school!
Within the first month, the MakerSpace has been a popular addition to our school! Students love the experience of applying their learning to the creative process. Examples of projects include:
- AP Government students creating a replica of federal government involvement.
- Cognitively impaired students made ramps for Matchbox cars to go down and described their designs.
- Our marketing and advertising class “upcycled” t-shirts into a “new” item, creating a company name and brand with their new clothing line.
- Personal finance students created a Vision Board to illustrate their education goals and career plans.
- 20th century lit students designed a setting from the novel Siddhartha and explained the significance of each design choice, then exchanged projects among each other to add detail and improve upon the initial design.
To keep our MakerSpace stocked with materials, please consider donating your surplus and unused items from home! Anything that is clean and re-purposeable has great potential to be used. Possible categories include (but are not limited to):
- Miscellaneous plastics
- Miscellaneous metals
- Miscellaneous wood items
- Cardboard
- Fabric and fabric scraps
- String and yarn
- Wire
- Beads
- Styrofoam
- Chenille strips (aka pipe cleaners)
- Cotton balls
- Toothpicks
- Legos
- Staplers and staples
- Miscellaneous crafting supplies of any kind
- Mini glue sticks
- Tape of all kinds
2019 REFLECTIONS
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MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings are held in the Staff Lounge at 7:00 (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
November 7, January 9 (9:30 a.m.), March 27, and May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
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:
November 12
November 7, January 9 (9:30 a.m.), March 27, and May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
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:
November 12
RHS SPORTS
WINTER SPORT TRYOUT INFORMATION
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Competitive Cheer Tryouts
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Wrestling Tryouts
Boys Swim Tryouts
Boys and Girls Ski- For information on practice start dates please contact head coach Susan Mackens, smackens2980@wowway.com
Competitive Cheer Tryouts
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Wrestling Tryouts
Boys Swim Tryouts
Boys and Girls Ski- For information on practice start dates please contact head coach Susan Mackens, smackens2980@wowway.com
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
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
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