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October 30, 2017
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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
HOMECOMING WEEK 2017
Homecoming Football Game
Homecoming Pep Assembly
Homecoming Dance
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
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.
GERMAN FIELD TRIP TO U OF M
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE UPDATE
Students volunteered to make stress balls, glitter jars and "just a minute" jars for RCS staff. RCS employees could pick up a few of these items for their classroom at the Wellness event on Wednesday, October 25.
SCREENAGERS
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.
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.
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
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
SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION
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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.
Louis Buxton was a 17-year old young man who decided to go out partying with his friends. After drinking two pints of vodka, he was no longer able to walk by himself and could barely communicate. His friends decided to take him home to his parents. The family quickly put him to bed, positioning him on his stomach with his head slightly hanging off the edge in case he vomited in his sleep. Within minutes the teen was snoring. At some point in the middle of the night, the snoring ceased. The teen’s father went to check on him and found that his hands and body were cold and the teen was no longer breathing. Louis was officially pronounced dead at the hospital at 4:26 am.
Alcohol poisoning results when excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time. The body becomes overloaded with alcohol typically through a process of rapid drinking or binge drinking. The alcohol reaches the blood stream and begins to take effect. Alcohol is a depressant to the Central Nervous System and begins to suppress bodily functions. The individual may become confused, start vomiting, the skin may become pale and they may fall into a stupor. Once the alcohol reaches the brain stem, breathing decreases or may stop, heart rate decreases or may stop and the gag reflex becomes suppressed. This can easily result in the individual’s vital functions decreasing to dangerous levels leading to coma or death.
Mayo Clinic reported that 90% of alcohol consumed by teenagers occurs during binge-drinking episodes. High levels of consumption increase the risk for alcohol poisoning. It is estimated that 2,200 deaths occur annually due to alcohol poisoning. If you are a teen, or a parent, and encounter a young person who has been drinking rapidly or binge drinking, don’t take any chances. Responsible individuals cannot rely on the “just sleep it off” adage. Alcohol poisoning is a serious risk among youth. Don’t fall into the trap of not wanting the teen or the family to be embarrassed by the teen’s behavior. Take the youth to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. You can save a life!
Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Insight Counseling Services
Rochester, MI
Louis Buxton was a 17-year old young man who decided to go out partying with his friends. After drinking two pints of vodka, he was no longer able to walk by himself and could barely communicate. His friends decided to take him home to his parents. The family quickly put him to bed, positioning him on his stomach with his head slightly hanging off the edge in case he vomited in his sleep. Within minutes the teen was snoring. At some point in the middle of the night, the snoring ceased. The teen’s father went to check on him and found that his hands and body were cold and the teen was no longer breathing. Louis was officially pronounced dead at the hospital at 4:26 am.
Alcohol poisoning results when excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time. The body becomes overloaded with alcohol typically through a process of rapid drinking or binge drinking. The alcohol reaches the blood stream and begins to take effect. Alcohol is a depressant to the Central Nervous System and begins to suppress bodily functions. The individual may become confused, start vomiting, the skin may become pale and they may fall into a stupor. Once the alcohol reaches the brain stem, breathing decreases or may stop, heart rate decreases or may stop and the gag reflex becomes suppressed. This can easily result in the individual’s vital functions decreasing to dangerous levels leading to coma or death.
Mayo Clinic reported that 90% of alcohol consumed by teenagers occurs during binge-drinking episodes. High levels of consumption increase the risk for alcohol poisoning. It is estimated that 2,200 deaths occur annually due to alcohol poisoning. If you are a teen, or a parent, and encounter a young person who has been drinking rapidly or binge drinking, don’t take any chances. Responsible individuals cannot rely on the “just sleep it off” adage. Alcohol poisoning is a serious risk among youth. Don’t fall into the trap of not wanting the teen or the family to be embarrassed by the teen’s behavior. Take the youth to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. You can save a life!
Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Insight Counseling Services
Rochester, MI
PSAT THROUGH THE PRINCETON REVIEW
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
