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October 9, 2017
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CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held:
October 11, 5-8pm
October 19, 3:30-6:30
October 11, 5-8pm
October 19, 3:30-6:30
HOMECOMING WEEK 2017
Rochester High School Student Council proudly presents....
DESTINATION HOMECOMING 2017
Spirit Week Days
Monday: White out (Destination Antarctica)
**wear winter or light colored apparel**
Tuesday: Tropical (Destination Tropics)
**wear your Hawaiian shirts, leias and tropical colors** (must be dress-code appropriate)
Wednesday: Cowboy Style (Destination Western)
**wear your cowboy hats, jeans & flannel shirts**
Thursday: Patriotic (Destination America)
**wear your red, white & blue
Friday: Class Color (Destination Rochester)
Freshmen-wear yellow
Sophomores-wear red
Juniors--wear yellow
Seniors--wear blue
Class Hallway Decorating Night!
Monday, October 9th from 6-9 pm
*Food will be provided
RHS Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 14th from 7-10 pm
Tickets on sale from now until October 9th from $20
From October 9-12th they will be $25
On October 13th, last-chance tickets will be available for $30
*Out-of-district guest forms are available on the RHS website*
DESTINATION HOMECOMING 2017
Spirit Week Days
Monday: White out (Destination Antarctica)
**wear winter or light colored apparel**
Tuesday: Tropical (Destination Tropics)
**wear your Hawaiian shirts, leias and tropical colors** (must be dress-code appropriate)
Wednesday: Cowboy Style (Destination Western)
**wear your cowboy hats, jeans & flannel shirts**
Thursday: Patriotic (Destination America)
**wear your red, white & blue
Friday: Class Color (Destination Rochester)
Freshmen-wear yellow
Sophomores-wear red
Juniors--wear yellow
Seniors--wear blue
Class Hallway Decorating Night!
Monday, October 9th from 6-9 pm
*Food will be provided
RHS Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 14th from 7-10 pm
Tickets on sale from now until October 9th from $20
From October 9-12th they will be $25
On October 13th, last-chance tickets will be available for $30
*Out-of-district guest forms are available on the RHS website*
PTSA HOMECOMING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
2017 FALL PSAT INFORMATION
| 2017 Fall PSAT Parent Communication |
CHINESE STUDENT EXCHANGE OCTOBER 2017
Rochester High School was fortunate enough to host some of the Chinese exchange students this October trip. RHS students learned about the culture and traditions of our sister school in China from the exchange students. A member of the administrative team also met with Mr. DeLuca and shared with him how the environment at RHS is above and beyond anything he imagined.
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 1967
Rochester High School was thrilled to host the graduates of the class of 1967 from September 28 - September 30 for their 50 year reunion! The events included the Varsity Football Game on Thursday night, a tour of the school by Mr. DeLuca on Friday night, and their reunion on Saturday night. Thank you to the class of 1967 for creating traditions RHS continues to enjoy! We are so proud of what it meant and still means to be a Falcon!
SENIOR CLASS PHOTO
Who: ALL Seniors
What: large group picture of ALL seniors wearing their class shirt/color. Photos Available for purchase through Prestige. Order forms available in main office. Pay the day of picture to Prestige.
When: Friday 10/13/17 before the pep assembly (12:00 release by announcement)
Where: RHS stadium (rain out location: Mall)
Questions?: jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
What: large group picture of ALL seniors wearing their class shirt/color. Photos Available for purchase through Prestige. Order forms available in main office. Pay the day of picture to Prestige.
When: Friday 10/13/17 before the pep assembly (12:00 release by announcement)
Where: RHS stadium (rain out location: Mall)
Questions?: jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
PTA REFLECTIONS 2018
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SOBER OCTOBER
Go sober for October! The month of October is designated as the month to refrain from and raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol. Youth ages 12 – 20 drink 11% of all alcohol consumption in the United States. It is often consumed during an episode of binge drinking where teens consume large, and sometimes lethal, amounts. According to the Center for Disease Control, alcohol is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths among underage youth and over 200,000 emergency room visits per year.
In the last few years, studies have identified that at least 10% of 8th graders and 35% of 12th graders report drinking alcohol in the last 30 days and 5% of 8th graders and 17% of 12th graders admit to binge drinking in the last 14 days. It is estimated that 1 in 10 students will drive under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, young drivers are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when alcohol is involved than when they haven’t been drinking. These statistics are alarming!
How to tell if your teen has been consuming alcohol:
Lowered inhibitions
Poor concentration
Slow reflexes
Slow reaction times
Reduced coordination
Sensations and perceptions that are unclear
Slurred speech
Slower brain activity
Sleepiness
Altered emotions
Poor vision
Increased urination
Breath and clothes smell like alcohol
Parents, don’t ignore the warning signs! Take action! If your teen is involved in drinking behaviors, set clear boundaries and social activities, closely monitor who they are with and where they are going, and give them an alcohol urinalysis test if you have suspicions. Also, there is no shame in seeking professional intervention if you feel it is necessary. Let’s all join the cause for Sober October!
Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Insight Counseling Services
Rochester, MI. 48307
In the last few years, studies have identified that at least 10% of 8th graders and 35% of 12th graders report drinking alcohol in the last 30 days and 5% of 8th graders and 17% of 12th graders admit to binge drinking in the last 14 days. It is estimated that 1 in 10 students will drive under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, young drivers are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when alcohol is involved than when they haven’t been drinking. These statistics are alarming!
How to tell if your teen has been consuming alcohol:
Lowered inhibitions
Poor concentration
Slow reflexes
Slow reaction times
Reduced coordination
Sensations and perceptions that are unclear
Slurred speech
Slower brain activity
Sleepiness
Altered emotions
Poor vision
Increased urination
Breath and clothes smell like alcohol
Parents, don’t ignore the warning signs! Take action! If your teen is involved in drinking behaviors, set clear boundaries and social activities, closely monitor who they are with and where they are going, and give them an alcohol urinalysis test if you have suspicions. Also, there is no shame in seeking professional intervention if you feel it is necessary. Let’s all join the cause for Sober October!
Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Insight Counseling Services
Rochester, MI. 48307
COLLEGE VISITS
Colleges will be visiting RHS to speak with juniors and seniors about their requirements, scholarships, programs and admissions. This is a great opportunity to meet with the actual rep that often reviews college applications. Colleges are scheduling visits daily, so please check often. Sign up in the counseling office or on the counseling website.
SENIOR PARENTS: FAFSA INFO
Senior parents: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) could be submitted starting October 1. Please be sure to go to FAFSA.ed.gov and submit. Monies, like grants with SSG (student scholarships and grants) and work study opportunities do run out. Also, students that meet college’s merit scholarships must complete FAFSA to get that money. Submit as early as possible but no later than March 1 to be considered for State money.
PSAT THROUGH THE PRINCETON REVIEW
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Pictured from left to right: Mr. Wescott, Assistant Principal, Mr. Wrinkle, Assistant Principal, Katherine Lee, Afrah Ansari, Anirudhan Ramaseshan, Mr. DeLuca, Prinicpal
This year Rochester High is proud to announce three semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These three students were part of the 16,000 students selected in the country from their PSAT/NMSQT score last fall. As juniors these students elected to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program, as semifinalists they must complete an application to be considered for a finalist standing. Rochester High School Students who are National Merit Semifinalists are: Afrah Ansari, Katherine Lee, and Anirudhan Ramaseshan. Congratulations to these exemplary students!
Pictured from left to right: Mr. Green, counselor, Katherine Lee, Ms. O'Toole-Seyka, counselor, Afrah Ansari, Anirudhan Ramaseshan, Ms. Zotos, Counselor
COMMENDED SCHOLARS
Congratulations to our Eight Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program! Zahra Ahmed, Meredith Benson, Claire Gleason, Gita Kattimani, Alexandra Lee, Grace Murphy, Amala Nayak, and Lauren Wegener. These students placed in the top 50,000 out of 1,600,000 who entered the 2018 NMSQT.
OU FIELD TRIP
***THE DEADLINE FOR THE OU FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER ***
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FRANCESCA THE LADY FALCON SCARECROW
Ellie Collins, Shraya Ramesh and Madeleine Marsh build the RHS Scarecrow for the Scarecrows In The City event.
Look for the Francesca the Lady Falcon in downtown Rochester starting the week of 10/9.
Look for the Francesca the Lady Falcon in downtown Rochester starting the week of 10/9.
SCARE AWAY HUNGER 5K
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PARENTS OF SENIORS APPLYING TO COLLEGE
Below is a link to a great resource on navigating through the college application process. RHS counselors created this website full of information, steps, resources, and tips for current seniors and their families!
The College Application Process
The College Application Process
RHS SPORTS
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
