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October 23, 2017
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HOMECOMING WEEK 2017
Hallway Decorating Night
Homecoming Football Game
Homecoming Pep Assembly
Homecoming Dance
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
COLLAGE CONCERT
The Rochester High School Music Department presents its Fall Collage Concert on Wednesday, October 25 in the RHS Mall at 7:00 pm. You will see the full music department perform, three bands and three choirs, as well as a combined piece featuring the wind ensemble and all three choirs. After a brief intermission, the concert ends with a performance by the marching band. This concert is free.
Hope to see you there!!
Hope to see you there!!
CONGRATULATIONS KARA SEARS
Kara Sears, Rochester High School Social Studies teacher, was awarded with the Sunrise Pinnacle Educator of the Year award on Friday, October 20. The award ceremony, presented by the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, was held at the Royal Park Hotel. The Educator of the Year award was sponsored by Oakland University and Rochester Community Schools sponsored the Young Professional of the Year Award.
THANK YOU PTSA
Thank you, PTSA, for our staff dinner before conferences on October 19. We were treated to homemade food from parent volunteers and donations!
REUTHER & WEST FALL SPORTS FINALE
APES AQUATIC STUDY
Mr. Shurter's Advanced Placement Environmental Science class went on their annual aquatic study! Students are able to get hands on experience to better understand specific ecosystems.
COLLEGE NIGHT
FMB AROUND TOWN
Last week, the Rochester Falcon Marching Band performed four times in five days, capping off an exciting marching season.
At the MSBOA District XVI Marching Band Festival, the FMB, under the direction of Mr. David A. Uhrig, received straight 1's (the highest score possible) in all three categories of music, marching and general effect showmanship. For the third year in a row, the band marched a flawless show in the pouring rain.
On Friday, the band entertained the crowd at the RHS Homecoming pep-rally. Friday evening was Rochester’s homecoming football game, and would be the last time the band would perform its 2017 show, The Music of the Five Senses. Friday was also the last time the Seniors would perform on the field. Several seniors had older siblings who had been in band as well, so their families were marking the end of an era. In a testament to the tradition that is the Falcon Marching Band, over 40 alumni members of the band were on hand to march into the Rochester stadium and play The Fight Song, Alma Mater, and Star-Spangled Banner alongside current band members.
Sunday, the Falcon Marching Band played a Command Performance. This annual fund-raiser supports band programs throughout the year. The winner is determined by a lottery, and this year, the Williamson family had the winning ticket. Though it was a blustery day on Sunday, the weather cleared in time for the band to march through the Williamson’s neighborhood and give a concert at their home.
The Falcon Marching Band will play at the Rochester High School Collage Concert next Wednesday. On December 2nd, the entire band will travel to Sarnia, Ontario, to play in the Sarnia Parade of Lights. The following day, they will march in the annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade.
The Falcon Marching Band is grateful to the community of Rochester for all its support, and they hope to see you at the parade!
At the MSBOA District XVI Marching Band Festival, the FMB, under the direction of Mr. David A. Uhrig, received straight 1's (the highest score possible) in all three categories of music, marching and general effect showmanship. For the third year in a row, the band marched a flawless show in the pouring rain.
On Friday, the band entertained the crowd at the RHS Homecoming pep-rally. Friday evening was Rochester’s homecoming football game, and would be the last time the band would perform its 2017 show, The Music of the Five Senses. Friday was also the last time the Seniors would perform on the field. Several seniors had older siblings who had been in band as well, so their families were marking the end of an era. In a testament to the tradition that is the Falcon Marching Band, over 40 alumni members of the band were on hand to march into the Rochester stadium and play The Fight Song, Alma Mater, and Star-Spangled Banner alongside current band members.
Sunday, the Falcon Marching Band played a Command Performance. This annual fund-raiser supports band programs throughout the year. The winner is determined by a lottery, and this year, the Williamson family had the winning ticket. Though it was a blustery day on Sunday, the weather cleared in time for the band to march through the Williamson’s neighborhood and give a concert at their home.
The Falcon Marching Band will play at the Rochester High School Collage Concert next Wednesday. On December 2nd, the entire band will travel to Sarnia, Ontario, to play in the Sarnia Parade of Lights. The following day, they will march in the annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade.
The Falcon Marching Band is grateful to the community of Rochester for all its support, and they hope to see you at the parade!
SENIOR PORTRAIT OPPORTUNITY
Attention seniors: As we are trying to get 100% participation in our senior composite for 2018 we are trying something new!
Prestige Portraits will be photographing seniors on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 8:00am to 2:15pm in the Media Center. The session will include several poses to fulfill your yearbook and composite requirement.
There is no charge for this session. However, if you would like to purchase a copy of the senior class composite, you may order one at the time of your session for $20.00, or order forms are available from Mrs. Garr. You will also receive a certificate to have additional outfits photographed at any of the six Prestige studios.
Since Prestige will be at our school for a limited time, you must sign up for your appointment time. The sign-up sheet is in the counseling office with Mrs. Garr. Please sign up by Wednesday, November 8, 2017. While Prestige will accept walk-up seniors that day, those with appointments will be taken first.
* The preferred dress for this formal portrait is a collared shirt for young men and ladies should wear a blouse or sweater. Students should not wear T-shirts, hoodies, or revealing tops.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Huvaere or Mrs. Garr.
Prestige Portraits will be photographing seniors on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 8:00am to 2:15pm in the Media Center. The session will include several poses to fulfill your yearbook and composite requirement.
There is no charge for this session. However, if you would like to purchase a copy of the senior class composite, you may order one at the time of your session for $20.00, or order forms are available from Mrs. Garr. You will also receive a certificate to have additional outfits photographed at any of the six Prestige studios.
Since Prestige will be at our school for a limited time, you must sign up for your appointment time. The sign-up sheet is in the counseling office with Mrs. Garr. Please sign up by Wednesday, November 8, 2017. While Prestige will accept walk-up seniors that day, those with appointments will be taken first.
* The preferred dress for this formal portrait is a collared shirt for young men and ladies should wear a blouse or sweater. Students should not wear T-shirts, hoodies, or revealing tops.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Huvaere or Mrs. Garr.
2017 FALL TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
SOPHOMORE TEST RESULTS HANDED OUT
Sophomore students received their PSAT9 results this week in class. Please be on the look out for these scores!
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.
JOSTENS PICKING UP ORDERS
Jostens will be at RHS to pick up cap and gown orders as well graduation announcement orders on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 during all three lunches outside the main entrance. Please have your senior students bring orders during this time.
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY MEETING
The monthly parent meeting for the Senior All Night Party will be held in the Media Center on October 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Join us at the meeting so that OUR seniors will have a night to remember!!
FALL MUSICAL TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the fall musical "Nice Work If You Can Get It"! Visit www.ratstheatre.org for tickets and more information.
$10 for students and senior citizens
$12 for adult
$8 for Saturday 2:00 matinee
The show dates are as follows:
Thu 11/16/2017 @ 7:00 PM
Fri 11/17/2017 @ 7:00 PM
Sat 11/18/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Sat 11/18/2017 @ 7:00 PM
Sun 11/19/2017 @ 4:00 PM
$10 for students and senior citizens
$12 for adult
$8 for Saturday 2:00 matinee
The show dates are as follows:
Thu 11/16/2017 @ 7:00 PM
Fri 11/17/2017 @ 7:00 PM
Sat 11/18/2017 @ 2:00 PM
Sat 11/18/2017 @ 7:00 PM
Sun 11/19/2017 @ 4:00 PM
DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK EVENT
FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION
There will be a Financial Aid presentation on Thursday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Harrison Room at the Administration Center. Parents of senior students interested in learning more about the college financial aid process and an overview of the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) should attend.
SOPHOMORES INTERESTED IN OSTC
Tenth graders interested in the Oakland Schools Technical Campus can sign up in the counseling office for the OSTC informational meeting on November 2. You will learn about all of the exciting programs OSTC has to offer including free early college programs! See your counselor for more information including the November 16th trip to the Pontiac campus.
WINTER GUARD
PTA REFLECTIONS 2018
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DANCE TEAM CLINIC
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
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.
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:
November 8, January 10 (held at 9:30 a.m.), March 14, and May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, 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:
November 8, December 12, January 9, February 13, 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:
December 11 (starts at 7:30 p.m.), January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
November 8, January 10 (held at 9:30 a.m.), March 14, and May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, 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:
November 8, December 12, January 9, February 13, 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:
December 11 (starts at 7:30 p.m.), January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
RHS SPORTS
JOIN SKI TEAM
GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE FOR PONTIAC
RHS Girls Swim and Dive Team aims to help make Holiday Treat Bags for Power Company Kids Club and other Pontiac charities by collecting left over Halloween candy. Please join us in making the Holiday Season sweeter for families in Pontiac, Michigan. Simply bring in your extra candy to the main office anytime before Nov 10 or see any Girls Swim Team member with your donation! If you can, we are also asking families in our community to Buy 2 and Give 1 bag of candy this Halloween or stock up when it goes on sale after Halloween! (Please avoid candy on sticks as they poke thru the treat bags that will be assembled)
This summer the RHS Girls Swim Team had the opportunity to serve at Power Company Kids Club and made the commitment to continue to help out this non-profit organization based in Pontiac. Almost 1,600 less fortunate children participate in PCKC ’s weekly program in effort to empower and mentor children who face poverty in the city. Please help us show them the Rochester High School community cares! Thank You!
This summer the RHS Girls Swim Team had the opportunity to serve at Power Company Kids Club and made the commitment to continue to help out this non-profit organization based in Pontiac. Almost 1,600 less fortunate children participate in PCKC ’s weekly program in effort to empower and mentor children who face poverty in the city. Please help us show them the Rochester High School community cares! Thank You!
