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February 26, 2018
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VARIETY SHOW

The Variety Show, “Welcome to the Olympics” will take place on Wednesday, February 28th at 7PM. General admission tickets are available at the door for $5. All proceeds will support the Theatre program at RHS.

SPRING CONFERENCES

Spring Conferences will be held on March 8, 2018 from 5:00 - 8:00 in the evening. 

STUDENT ENTRANCE REMINDER

​Parents and Guardians, student entrance into Rochester High School during their arrival shall only be through the main entrance or Livernois bus loop entrance.  Please encourage your child to utilize these approved entrances.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF/COLLECTION

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STEAM FAIR

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RHS NIGHT AT LITTLE CAESARS

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RHS GROUP SHEET
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ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED IN NHS

​Interested in becoming a NHS member for the 2018-2019 School Year?  Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.4 GPA or higher are welcome to apply for the next school year.  Applications will be available on the NHS website beginning March 1 and will be due by April 6.  NHS officers will be hosting 2 events for students and parents to learn more about NHS. 
  • Student meeting after school March 7 in the Media Center
  • Parent meeting 30 minutes before P/T conferences in the upper café
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Messing or Mrs. Cosentino.  More information can be found on the NHS webpage.

FREE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY HELP

Professor Koppen from Oakland University will be in the RHS Media Center Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 for students who would like extra help with Physics and Chemistry.

BUY A SENIOR AD

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YOUTH DIALOGUE DAY

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Youth Dialogue Day is taking place March 22nd. RHS is allowed to send 22 students to this full day event for students in our District. It will take place at the administration building. The topic this year is mindful self-compassion. The day will be a mix of presenters and student activities. If you have interest in attending this, please pick up a permission slip from counseling and return it asap. If you have any questions, speak to counseling or Mrs. O’Toole-Seyka.
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EXAM FOR CREDIT INFORMATION

Interested in taking an exam for credit? Please click here to download the RCS Exam For Credit packet and see your counselor if you have any questions.

SAT PREP - ESSAY WRITING

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IEP ADVOCACY

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2018 ORATORICAL CONTEST

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2018 ORATORICAL APPLICATION
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HIGH SCHOOL TESTING DATES

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SAT PRACTICE

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ROCHESTER HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

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RHPL March Newsletter
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STUDENTS - MONEY, CREDIT, & YOUR IDENTITY

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Free Financial Seminar for RHS Students – March 6th, 2:45-4:30pm, RHS Upper Cafeteria
Students will have the opportunity to learn about credit, identity theft prevention, and effective money management skills from a Rochester High School graduate and financial professional! Sponsored by RHS Key Club, join MSU/OU Credit Union and the Rochester Area Neighborhood House for a free financial workshop to help prepare students for employment opportunities, independent living, and budgeting after high school. The session will be presented by Ian Duncanson, a graduate of RHS and a Financial Educator for the MSU/OU Credit Union. The workshop is non-promotional and will allow students to ask questions about their finances and how to prepare for the future. Free pizza, beverages, and raffle prizes will be provided! Students must register at www.oucreditunion.org/fin40/events.


PTSA HEALTH AND WELLNESS

13​ ​tips​ ​for​ ​managing​ ​anxiety, from the creators of Angst
The creators of the Angst documentary offer these tips for managing anxiety.
Some​ ​anxiety​ ​is​ ​normal​ ​and​ ​natural,​ ​occurring​ ​in​ ​children,​ ​teens​ ​and​ ​adults​ ​every​ ​day. Anxiety​ ​is​ ​generally​ ​defined​ ​fear​ ​that​ ​is​ ​future​ ​oriented,​ ​while​ ​phobias​ ​are​ ​specific, exaggerated​ ​fears.​ ​Anxiety​ ​becomes​ ​problematic​ ​when​ ​it​ ​begins​ ​to​ ​interfere​ ​with everyday​ ​life.  

1. There​ ​are​ ​many​ ​different​ ​types​ ​of​ ​anxiety​ ​disorders,​ ​and​ ​they​ ​are​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​most common​ ​forms​ ​of​ ​mental​ ​illness.​ ​They​ ​include:
  • Panic​ ​Disorder,​ ​which​ ​involves​ ​physical​ ​symptoms​ ​of​ ​anxiety​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as fear​ ​of​ ​having​ ​another​ ​panic​ ​attack   
  • Social​ ​Anxiety​ ​in​ ​which​ ​people​ ​avoid​ ​social​ ​situations​ ​(i.e.,​ ​public​ ​speaking)
  • Specific​ ​Phobias,​ ​or​ ​intense​ ​fear​ ​of​ ​specific​ ​objects​ ​(i.e.,​ ​snakes)  
  • Obsessive​ ​Compulsive​ ​Disorder,​ ​which​ ​involves​ ​thoughts​ ​(obsessions)​ ​that tend​ ​to​ ​be​ ​unwanted​ ​and​ ​intrusive​ ​(i.e.,​ ​maybe​ ​there​ ​are​ ​germs​ ​on​ ​my  hands),​ ​and​ ​create​ ​anxiety,​ ​after​ ​which​ ​the​ ​individual​ ​engages​ ​in compulsions,​ ​or​ ​actions​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​reduce​ ​that​ ​anxiety​ ​(i.e.,​ ​handwashing)
  • ​Generalized​ ​Anxiety​ ​Disorder,​ ​or​ ​excessive​ ​fear​ ​related​ ​to​ ​several​ ​things  
  • PTSD​ ​(Post​ ​Traumatic​ ​Stress​ ​Disorder),​ ​involves​ ​exposure​ ​to​ ​an​ ​extremely traumatic​ ​event​ ​that​ ​could​ ​result​ ​in​ ​death​ ​or​ ​serious​ ​injury,​ ​followed​ ​by​ ​a reexperiencing​ ​of​ ​the​ ​event,​ ​increased​ ​arousal,​ ​and​ ​avoidance​ ​of​ ​things that​ ​remind​ ​the​ ​person​ ​of​ ​the​ ​event.   
2. There​ ​are​ ​three​ ​parts​ ​to​ ​anxiety:​ ​What​ ​I​ ​think​ ​(cognitions);​ ​What​ ​I​ ​feel​ ​(physical sensations);​ ​and​ ​What​ ​I​ ​do​ ​(behaviors).​ ​Helping​ ​people​ ​break​ ​down​ ​and​ ​verbalize these​ ​distinct​ ​thoughts,​ ​feelings,​ ​and​ ​behaviors​ ​helps​ ​them​ ​understand​ ​and​ ​face their​ ​fears.   
3. Our​ ​bodies​ ​have​ ​a​ ​natural,​ ​physiological,​ ​way​ ​of​ ​coping​ ​with​ ​fear.​ ​A​ ​specific​ ​set​ ​of sensations​ ​occurs​ ​when​ ​we’re​ ​anxious,​ ​including​ ​pounding​ ​heart,​ ​shortness​ ​of breath,​ ​dizziness,​ ​and​ ​sweating.​ ​This​ ​set​ ​of​ ​symptoms,​ ​called​ ​the​ ​fight​ ​or​ ​flight response,​ ​​​is​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​help​ ​us​ ​avoid​ ​danger,​ ​but​ ​sometimes​ ​works​ ​more​ ​like​ ​a  faulty​ ​smoke​ ​alarm.​ ​Helping​ ​teens​ ​understand​ ​these​ ​natural​ ​sensations​ ​in​ ​their bodies​ ​without​ ​overreacting,​ ​and​ ​showing​ ​them​ ​how​ ​quickly​ ​things​ ​can​ ​return​ ​to normal​ ​can​ ​help​ ​give​ ​them​ ​control​ ​over​ ​their​ ​feelings​ ​of​ ​anxiety.    
4. Facing​ ​fears​ ​and​ ​anxiety​ ​can​ ​teach​ ​an​ ​individual​ ​that​ ​they​ ​are​ ​stronger​ ​than​ ​they think​ ​they​ ​are,​ ​and​ ​that​ ​they​ ​can​ ​face​ ​something​ ​that​ ​they​ ​thought​ ​was  insurmountable,​ ​and​ ​​ decreases​ ​those​ ​fears​ ​in​ ​the​ ​long​ ​term​ ​while​ ​avoiding​ ​fears actually​ ​increases​ ​the​ ​chances​ ​that​ ​they​ ​will​ ​turn​ ​into​ ​a​ ​problem.    
5. Excessively​ ​reassuring​ ​someone​ ​who​ ​is​ ​anxious​ ​that​ ​everything​ ​will​ ​be​ ​okay​ ​may  backfire​ ​when​ ​trying​ ​to​ ​help​ ​them​ ​cope​ ​with​ ​anxiety.​ ​Instead,​ ​empathize​ ​that​ ​it’s natural​ ​to​ ​feel​ ​anxious,​ ​and​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​helping​ ​them​ ​through​ ​their​ ​feeling​ ​so​ ​that  they​ ​can​ ​successfully​ ​face​ ​their​ ​anxiety.​ ​Avoiding​ ​activities​ ​because​ ​of​ ​fear​ ​can lead​ ​to​ ​increased​ ​anxiety​ ​because​ ​it​ ​reinforces​ ​the​ ​false​ ​concept​ ​that​ ​anxiety makes​ ​the​ ​activity​ ​too​ ​scary​ ​or​ ​difficulty.​ ​For​ ​example,​ ​if​ ​someone​ ​is​ ​anxious​ ​about  having​ ​a​ ​panic​ ​attack​ ​while​ ​driving,​ ​and​ ​therefore​ ​is​ ​encouraged​ ​not​ ​drive,​ ​they  learn​ ​that​ ​driving​ ​must​ ​be​ ​dangerous,​ ​because​ ​otherwise,​ ​why​ ​would​ ​everyone​ ​be  discouraging​ ​driving?!   
6. Fears,​ ​phobias,​ ​and​ ​anxieties​ ​can​ ​be​ ​successfully​ ​treated​ ​with​ ​cognitive behavioral​ ​therapy​ ​(CBT),​ ​which​ ​helps​ ​teens​ ​change​ ​their​ ​thoughts,​ ​feelings,​ ​and  behaviors.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​a​ ​short​-​term​ ​(6-16​ ​session)​ ​weekly​ ​type​ ​of​ ​therapy​ ​that​ ​teaches an​ ​individual​ ​to​ ​become​ his/her ​own​ ​therapist.​ ​The​ ​cognitive​ ​piece​ ​helps​ ​people identify​ ​their​ ​fear​ ​as​ ​excessive,​ ​and​ ​as​ ​something​ ​they​ ​can​ ​overcome​ ​by​ ​focusing on,​ ​and​ ​then​ ​changing,​ ​specific​ ​irrational​ ​thoughts​ ​that​ ​lead​ ​to​ ​anxiety.   
7. Behavior​ ​therapy​ ​for​ ​anxiety​ ​often​ ​relies​ ​on​ ​the​ ​concept​ ​of​ ​Exposure​ ​Therapy, which​ ​focuses​ ​on​ ​helping​ ​an​ ​anxious​ ​person​ ​face​ ​their​ ​fears​ ​in​ ​a​ ​controlled  environment.​ ​This​ ​may​ ​involve​ ​helping​ ​someone​ ​with​ ​a​ ​fear​ ​of​ ​public​ ​speaking give​ ​a​ ​speech​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​a​ ​few​ ​people,​ ​and​ ​then​ ​a​ ​larger​ ​group,​ ​and​ ​finally,​ ​a target​ ​audience.​ ​The​ ​goal​ ​of​ ​Exposure​ ​Therapy​ ​is​ ​to​ ​help​ ​an​ ​individual​ ​learn​ ​that they​ ​can​ ​feel​ ​anxious​ ​but​ ​that​ ​they​ ​can​ ​still​ ​live​ ​their​ ​lives.   
8. Medication​ ​for​ ​anxiety​ ​may​ ​be​ ​an​ ​option​ ​as​ ​well.​ ​The​ ​most​ ​typical​ ​types​ ​of  medication​ ​prescribed​ ​for​ ​anxiety​ ​are​ ​called​ ​Selective​ ​Serotonin​ ​Reuptake Inhibitors,​ ​or​ ​SSRIs.   
9. The​ ​best​ ​thing​ ​you​ ​can​ ​do​ ​for​ ​someone​ ​with​ ​anxiety​ ​is​ ​help​ ​them​ ​face​ ​their​ ​fear.​ ​If you’re​ ​experiencing​ ​symptoms​ ​of​ ​anxiety,​ ​think​ ​about​ ​how​ ​you​ ​can​ ​tackle​ ​your  fear​ ​head​ ​on,​ ​possibly​ ​in​ ​small​ ​steps.   
10. You​ ​can​ ​also​ ​help​ ​reduce​ ​anxiety​ ​through​ ​changing“self-talk”,​ ​a​ ​part​ ​of​ ​CBT​ ​where people​ ​learn​ ​to​ ​identify​ ​the​ ​thoughts​ ​that​ ​they​ ​have​ ​that​ ​perpetuate​ ​their​ ​fears. Instead,​ ​try​ ​and​ ​identify​ ​what​ ​you’re​ ​really​ ​worried​ ​about,​ ​and​ ​whether​ ​it’s​ ​likely​ ​to happen.  
11. Praise​ ​and​ ​reward​ ​yourself​ ​for​ ​​​facing​ ​tough​ ​situations.​ ​Be​ ​liberal​ ​with​ ​support​ ​if you​ ​know​ ​someone​ ​who​ ​is​ ​struggling​ ​with​ ​anxiety​ ​–​ ​even​ ​if​ ​the​ ​fear​ ​is​ ​irrational, it’s​ ​difficult​ ​to​ ​face​ ​your​ ​fears.​ ​Any​ ​small​ ​step​ ​in​ ​the​ ​right​ ​direction​ ​should​ ​be encouraged.   
12. Finally,​ ​take​ ​care​ ​of​ ​yourself!​ ​If​ ​you’re​ ​feeling​ ​anxious,​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​you’re​ ​managing  your​ ​base​ ​stress​ ​levels​ ​by​ ​exercising,​ ​eating​ ​right,​ ​and​ ​getting​ ​enough​ ​sleep.​ ​All those​ ​factors​ ​can​ ​play​ ​a​ ​part​ ​in​ ​making​ ​anxiety​ ​worse​ ​as​ ​well.  
13. Visit​ www.​​Angstmovie.com​ ​​for​ ​more​ ​resources:​ ​tips,​ ​articles,​ ​websites,​ ​videos,​ ​apps  and​ ​more.  ​ ​
By​ ​Regine​ ​Galanti,​ ​Ph.D.​ ​Director,​ ​Long​ ​Island​ ​Behavioral​ ​Psychology  

SPRING FLING DANCE CLINIC

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SANP NEWS

AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Congratulations to Farhro Cejvanovic, Zach McArthur, Hussein Murray and Victoria Wendt!
If you don't have a ticket for the Senior All Night Party yet, get yours NOW! Everyone* who has purchased their ticket by March 1st will be entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift card to Tropical Smoothie. Four more winners will be selected in March -- are you feeling LUCKY? The only way to enter is to buy your SANP ticket today!  Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office.

Why go to the SANP? Students enjoy a fun celebration at Dave & Buster's the night of their graduation ceremony until 5:00 the next morning. The entire class can celebrate together in a safe environment. The $95 ticket includes bus transportation from/to the school, food & beverages, a variety of games & entertainment, and a chance to win BIG prizes including microwaves, TVs, mini fridges, printers and more! Your senior won't want to miss this amazing event! Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.

February winners: If you have not yet picked up your gift card go to the Main Office to claim your prize. Congrats, again. See you at the SANP!
*Prior winners excluded from future drawings.
You can help us make the 2018 SANP even better with your donations. We need BASKETS -- a variety of shapes and sizes are needed to package and display our raffle prizes. If you have any baskets we can use, contact Anne Crites at anne.crites@mcc.edu or 248-978-2975 to make arrangements for your basket(s) to be collected. We are also seeking donations of items to add to our assortment of PRIZES such as video games, phone accessories, Vera Bradley -- anything appealing and/or useful for a student after high school graduation. GIFT CARDS to popular stores and eateries would also be welcome. Let us know what you can contribute for our event on the sign-up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-senior.
 
If you'd rather make a monetary donation to support the RCS Senior All Night Party events, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
 
Please join us at the next SANP meeting on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE parents, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduation class.
 
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.  

SENIOR GRADUATION SIGNS

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2018 Senior Graduation DVD/Lawn Signs
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2017 - 2018 MEETING DATES

PTSA Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
March 20 (in room B107), and May 9

Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
March 12, April 16, May 14, and June 11

Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
March 13, April 17, May 8, and June 12

Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)


RHS SPORTS

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SPRING SPORTS TRYOUT INFORMATION

Spring sports try out information is on the Athletic Website! Click here for more information!

RHS RUNNERS TO COMPETE IN MITS STATE FINALS

Three RHS students are competing in the State Finals of the Michigan Indoor Track Series (MITS) at Saginaw Valley State University February 24 and 25. Good luck to Austin Remick, Zac Schneck, and Cameron Wright as they run in the State Finals!

KENDALL JORDAN NAMED MHSAA SCHOLAR ATHLETE

Rochester Athletics is proud to announce Kendall Jordan is one of eight class A winners of the 2018 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarship. Kendall was one of three finalists from Rochester High School for the award, along with Karlyn Kelley and Jenna Norgrove, but it was Kendall who became only the second winner of the award  from Rochester High School (Abagail Rawling 2011) since it was awarded by class.
Kendall competed in varsity swimming & diving for four years and will play her fourth season of varsity lacrosse this spring. Captained both teams and earned academic all-state in both sports. Also earned all-state honors in lacrosse and competed in three MHSAA Swimming & Diving Finals. Participating in third year of National Honor Society and second of National Social Studies Honor Society. Collected 150 pounds of lacrosse gear, clothing and supplies to distribute in Jamaica, where she volunteered as part of Fields of Growth. Organized a meal that fed 130 children as part of Power Company Kids Club of Pontiac, among additional volunteer efforts. Serving as class ambassador and as part of school’s Captains Club. Earned her school’s Falcon of Distinction Award and was a nominee for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Will attend Butler University and study health care business and international relations.
Essay Quote: “Sportsmanship is upheld when competitors remember that athletes, coaches and officials are people first. People should be treated with kindness and respect despite any circumstances of a game. Simple acts of sportsmanship promote positive play and increase the chances of respect being reciprocated by whom we compete with and against.”
Hall of Fame Rochester Girls Lacrosse Coach Dave Hamel said, “Kendall is a perfect choice for the MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award. She is a superstar on the lacrosse field, excels in the classroom, and is very active in the community (including teaching children how to play lacrosse in Jamaica). In addition, Kendall is immensely likable, and a  two time captain who enjoys team success more than her own achievements. I am delighted for her”.
Rochester Athletic Director Luke Beach added, “Kendall is such a fantastic young lady, I am thrilled that she won such a prestigious honor. Although she will probably leave Rochester as one of the best girls lacrosse players ever, she is an even better teammate and captain. I have had the pleasure of having a strong relationship with Kendall through Captains Club, and I can attest that she is of the highest character, a great leader, and a phenomenal role model. Her initiative to serve her community, as well as others less fortunate, is inspiring. I am so happy for Kendall, and it is my hope that through her good works, others will follow in her footsteps”.
Kendall will also receive an award presented by the PTSA, for her good works at the Founders Day award ceremony. Kendall will be honored at the Boys Basketball State Championships on March 24th in Lansing. You can see more information regarding the MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award by clicking HERE .

STUDENTS PLACE AT POWERLIFTING REGIONAL MEET

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Two RHS students placed at the Powerlifting Regional Meet and will be going on to the State Meet. Destiny Stock earned third overall in her weight class while posting the highest squat in her region. Adama Danpolo earned first in her weight class overall while posting the highest deadlift in her region.

RHS SKI STATE QUALIFIER

Congrats to tenth grader Emily Eckel! ​She is an individual State qualifier in Giant Slalom this year for alpine racing.  The State Meet will be at Boyne Mountain on Monday, February 26th.  Emily qualified at the D-1 Region 2 Meet on Wednesday, February 14 with her 9th place finish in Giant Slalom out of a field of 64 racers.

2018 FRIENDS OF THE FALCON GALA

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