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For the week of November 18th, 2019
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Senior All Night Party (Updated)Senior Parents: There will be a Senior All Night Party information meeting Tuesday, November 19th at 7-9pm in the Media Center.
Next Booster club meeting is Monday, December 16th @6pm in the Media Center.
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Weather Report
Thank you Andy for this awesome weather report!
Happy Veterans Day!
Student Led Business Pop Up
Get Involved in Choir!
Founders Day
Seeking Nominations and Logo Designs for Founders Day
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their contributions to our school community through PTA/PTSA? Tell us all about them! Each year, the RCS District recognizes and celebrates those who have made meaningful contributions to our school community with six District-wide awards given to those PTA/PTSA members who have gone above and beyond, helped to implement innovative ideas, have been involved in multiple schools and/or programs, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or advocated tirelessly for our school community. Your nomination should include the nominee name, a 350-word maximum write-up as to why they are being nominated, along with your name and contact information. Complete the attached nomination form and submit it via email to rhsfday@gmail.com no later than November 22, 2019. For more information about these special District awards, see the attached information sheet. The Founders Day Logo Design Contest is also open now! See the attached form for details and to be completed to accompany all entries which are due the week of December 2, 2019. Individuals may submit more than one design idea, but a separate form should be submitted with each entry. Students are encouraged to participate and a gift certificate will be awarded to the contest winner.
Contact Meghan Murphy (m24msu@gmail.com) or Carolyn Reif (creif6987@gmail.com) with questions.
Please click on the links below for Founders Day Information
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their contributions to our school community through PTA/PTSA? Tell us all about them! Each year, the RCS District recognizes and celebrates those who have made meaningful contributions to our school community with six District-wide awards given to those PTA/PTSA members who have gone above and beyond, helped to implement innovative ideas, have been involved in multiple schools and/or programs, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or advocated tirelessly for our school community. Your nomination should include the nominee name, a 350-word maximum write-up as to why they are being nominated, along with your name and contact information. Complete the attached nomination form and submit it via email to rhsfday@gmail.com no later than November 22, 2019. For more information about these special District awards, see the attached information sheet. The Founders Day Logo Design Contest is also open now! See the attached form for details and to be completed to accompany all entries which are due the week of December 2, 2019. Individuals may submit more than one design idea, but a separate form should be submitted with each entry. Students are encouraged to participate and a gift certificate will be awarded to the contest winner.
Contact Meghan Murphy (m24msu@gmail.com) or Carolyn Reif (creif6987@gmail.com) with questions.
Please click on the links below for Founders Day Information
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Field Trip to Hamtramack
On Monday, November 11th, 2019 Rochester High School art classes took a field trip to Hamtramack to experience their up and coming art scene, and see real artists put their talents to work. First stop was a visit to a former RHS alumnus graphic design studio, Good. Done Daily. While there professional graphic designers shared their past and current projects and spoke to students about their careers. Students also visited Dmytro Szylak’s “Disneyland Hamtramck”, and outdoor found art sculpture park reminiscent of Tyree Guyton’s Heidelberg Project. The last stop, and highlight of the trip, was The Detroit Parade Company where students got an up close look at the floats for the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students were able to see the artists as the practices their craft, sculpting and painting the floats in preparation for the big day.
RHS National Art Honor Society
Rochester High School National Art Honor Society proudly gather around their finished painted plow. As part of an annual community tradition each school sends students to design and paint the plows for the snow trucks in preparation for the upcoming winter weather.
Project Zen Succulent Sale at Holiday Bazaar
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Ms.Malsbury’s Virtual Enterprise class made their first appearance as a business at the Holiday Bizarre, hosted here last weekend. Virtual Enterprise aims to bring the workplace into the classroom and teach students through the experience of running a virtual business. This year, the VE company “Project Zen” is selling subscription boxes that provide stress relief by targeting the five senses; one of the most popular products in the box being succulents. Although the business is rooted online, the sales of tangible products, such as succulents, help aid them in reaching fundraising goals.The overall goal set within the company is to reach a profit from their sales of $2000, which will allow them to qualify to attend trade shows in Chicago and New York City.
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RHS Non-Perishable Food Drive
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Next Week, November 18-22, is Rochester High School's Annual Non-Perishable Food Drive. Our Goal is 5,000 Cans, and we will be collecting each day in the Media Center before, during, and after school.
In addition, before each performance of the musical, we will be collecting cans and money in order to reach our goal. On Tuesday, we will have a Breakfast Blitz, in which during 1st Hour, classes will race to collect the most money. The class that raises the most gets a Pancake Breakfast provided by Red Olive. Friday Morning, we will be having our first ever Frappe Friday - Either a Caramel Coffee, Vanilla bean or Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino will cost 5 cans or $3. The grade that collects the most cans will receive a prize, so start donating! |
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MiCareer Quest Field Trip
45 Students from RHS attended a career field trip to Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. It was a career exploration unlike any other, designed to spark students curiosity and introduce them to many of today's most in-demand occupations in southeast Michigan and across the state. If anyone has any questions please see Mrs. Cosentino, Mrs. Messing or Mrs. Malsbury.
Senior Photos
Seniors Only!
Come See Shrek the Musical!
Host an Amity Scholar from Spain!
Are you interested in hosting our visiting Amity Scholar from Madrid? The Amity Institute is a program that builds international friendships and cultural understanding through teaching exchange. It enhances the foreign language classes by having a native speaker to assist and offer firsthand cultural and language knowledge. Sebastián Raúl Barnabe is a 23-year old beginning teacher who will need housing with a family from late January through mid-June. If you would to experience hosting a native speaker and form an international friendship, please contact Beth East at beast@rcs-k12.us . (We can divide the semester between 2 families if needed).
Battle of the Books
Reflections
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Middle School Robotics Competition
Rochester High School Robotics (FEDS 201), along with Stoney Creek & Adams HS Robotics (CyberCats & Adam Bots) are hosting a middle school robotics competition on Saturday, 11/23. This is a huge undertaking that will likely draw about 500 people to our school, with 36 area teams competing!
We are seeking help from both adults and high school students in two important ways!
1. We are requesting donations of food items for concessions. The profits will help offset costs for the event.
The signupgenius for concession donations is here.
2. We need your help through volunteering (evening before and/or the day of the event)!
Here is the signupgenius link for volunteer slots.
Thank you in advance for your support!
We are seeking help from both adults and high school students in two important ways!
1. We are requesting donations of food items for concessions. The profits will help offset costs for the event.
The signupgenius for concession donations is here.
2. We need your help through volunteering (evening before and/or the day of the event)!
Here is the signupgenius link for volunteer slots.
Thank you in advance for your support!
RHS Key Club
Ski Club
Model UN Club
On Saturday, November 9th, Rochester High School's Model United Nations Club attended the Southeast Michigan Model United Nations Association's (SEMMUNA) Fall Conference at Stoney Creek High School, accompanied by club adviser, Ms. Frisby. Rochester High School students were among the 865 delegates and 35 schools participating in this year’s conference. Rochester students were split into various committees where they attempted to devise diplomatic resolutions for specific global issues, including instability in the Persian Gulf region, HIV and AIDS, freedom of the press in politically underdeveloped nations, and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Students engaged in diplomatic negotiations with students from other schools, spoke on behalf of their nations’ interests, and learned more about the complex issues facing our world today from diverse perspectives. They then collaborated with other nations’ representatives in their committees to write resolutions in which they might compromise or remain firm in their positions depending on the issue and viewpoints at hand. The global focus of Model United Nations, coupled with engagement in real-world research, speaking, writing, and negotiating skills, makes opportunities like the SEMMUNA Conference an ideal place for RHS students to gain valuable experiences and have fun while doing so!
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Signing Day
Congratulations to nine of our student athletes on signing their Letter of Intent to play athletics in college. We wish them each the best of luck! Each of the signees are pictured below.
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Pictured from left to right: Vlad Meluta (Tennis at Toledo), Savannah Haque (Golf at Oakland University), Lexi Czerwien (Soccer at Xavier) Pictured from left to right: Brooke Coulter (Track & Field at Saginaw Valley), Eryn Gallacher (Softball at Ferris St.), Brandon Bellant (Lacrosse at Alma College) |
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Pictured from left to right: William Buck (Baseball at Northwood), Noah Stout (Baseball at Clemson), Collin McMullen (Baseball at Saginaw Valley) |
Upcoming Tryouts
Winter sports practices and tryouts are fast approaching. All athletes must have a valid sports physical on file in the athletic dept before they can practice or tryout. Physical forms can be downloaded from the parents corner tab on the home page. Physicals must be dated April 15, 2019 or more recent.
Pay to participate fees must be paid before the first athletic contest, visit www.rhsfaclons.com for payment information
Tuesday, November 12, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Wednesday, November 13, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susan Wood with any questions- SWood@rochester.k12.mi.us
Tuesday, November 12, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Bill Thurston with any questions- bthurston248@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 19, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 5-7 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Wednesday, November 20, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 7:15-9 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Vance Kirkwood with any questions- kirkwo14@gmail.com
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Erik Vernon with any questions- Evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us
Ski Team Preseason General Meeting for Parents & Athletes
Wednesday, October 24th @ 7 pm in the Media Center
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susie Mackens with any questions- sdmackens@gmail.com
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Samantha Snyder with any questions- coachsamusms@gmail.com
Pay to participate fees must be paid before the first athletic contest, visit www.rhsfaclons.com for payment information
- Competitive Cheer Tryouts
Tuesday, November 12, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Wednesday, November 13, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susan Wood with any questions- SWood@rochester.k12.mi.us
- Girls Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, November 12, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Bill Thurston with any questions- bthurston248@gmail.com
- Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, November 19, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 5-7 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Wednesday, November 20, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 7:15-9 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Vance Kirkwood with any questions- kirkwo14@gmail.com
- Wrestling Practice
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Erik Vernon with any questions- Evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us
- Boys and Girls Ski Practice
Ski Team Preseason General Meeting for Parents & Athletes
Wednesday, October 24th @ 7 pm in the Media Center
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susie Mackens with any questions- sdmackens@gmail.com
- Boys Swim and Dive Practice
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Samantha Snyder with any questions- coachsamusms@gmail.com
Friends of the Falcons Gala 2020
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Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 7th Annual Friends of the Falcons Gala Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30PM Addison Oaks – Buhl Estate 1480 W. Romeo Rd., Leonard, MI |
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The Rochester High School Athletic Boosters invites you to support our Falcon student athletes at our 7thAnnual Friends of the Falcons Gala! This is our annual fundraiser for the 2019/2020 school year! The monies earned from this fundraiser provides scholarships to student athletes, awards grants to sports teams, and much more! Parents, coaches, administrators, alumni, and many other community members get together for an evening of lively bidding, social gathering, entertainment, great food, and for the best cause . . . our student athletes!
Here are a number of ways you can support:
1 - Register to attend the Gala http://bit.ly/2020FriendsoftheFalconsGala This is open to the public.
2 - Consider donating to our raffle/auctions. If you hold season tickets, own a cabin, you are chef, have unused gift certificates or maybe you are a personal trainer. . . we would love to hear from you!
3 - Become a sponsor for as little as $180 to $1,350
4 - Purchase a program ad. We want to promote your business/or care for your cause. We are loyal local residents that love to give back!
5 - Follow us on: Instagram at roc_falcon_gala_2020, Facebook at: Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 2020 Friends of the Falcons Gala and Twitter #ROCGala2020
We are expecting 250 guests at the Gala, and this is a great opportunity to be recognized for your generous support of Rochester’s student athletes. Come with your friends to warm your hearts with us on a cold wintery Michigan night!
Here are a number of ways you can support:
1 - Register to attend the Gala http://bit.ly/2020FriendsoftheFalconsGala This is open to the public.
2 - Consider donating to our raffle/auctions. If you hold season tickets, own a cabin, you are chef, have unused gift certificates or maybe you are a personal trainer. . . we would love to hear from you!
3 - Become a sponsor for as little as $180 to $1,350
4 - Purchase a program ad. We want to promote your business/or care for your cause. We are loyal local residents that love to give back!
5 - Follow us on: Instagram at roc_falcon_gala_2020, Facebook at: Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 2020 Friends of the Falcons Gala and Twitter #ROCGala2020
We are expecting 250 guests at the Gala, and this is a great opportunity to be recognized for your generous support of Rochester’s student athletes. Come with your friends to warm your hearts with us on a cold wintery Michigan night!
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Congratulations Coach!
Last week Jerry was chosen as the Division I Tennis State Coach of the Year by the Tennis Coaches Association.Congratulations to Jerry Murphy!
