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December 18, 2017
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NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
There will be no school due to Winter Break Thursday, December 21, 2017 through Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
WINTER CONCERTS
The Winter Choir Concert has been rescheduled to Monday, December 18 at 7:00 in the Auditorium.
The Winter Band Concert will be on Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 in the Auditorium.
The Winter Band Concert will be on Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 in the Auditorium.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK
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RHS Holiday Spirit Week:
Monday, December 18 - Lounge Day Tuesday, December 19 - Candy Cane Day Wednesday, December 20 - Ugly Sweater Day |
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE FALCON'S NEST
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The Falcon's Nest School Store will be open for Holiday shopping on Tuesday, December 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please park in the Livernois parking lot and enter through those doors.
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PTA FOUNDER'S DAY NOMINATIONS
Do you know someone outstanding at RHS?
Please nominate them for a PTA Founder's Day Award!
Please nominate them for a PTA Founder's Day Award!
Each year the RCS District celebrates PTA Founder's Day by recognizing those individuals who have made a significant contribution to our students and schools through PTA/PTSA. We NEED YOUR HELP to recognize three outstanding PTSA members at RHS --- one parent, one teacher/staff member, and one student.
Nominations must include the nominees full name and a maximum of 50-word write-up as to why they are being nominated along with your name and contact information. Submit your nomination(s) no later than January 8, 2018, to rhsfday@gmail.com.
Award recipients must meet the following criteria: they MUST be a current PTA/PTSA member, they should have made contributions in the best interest of students, and they should advocate that all children be given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Questions? Contact Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com or Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com.
Nominations must include the nominees full name and a maximum of 50-word write-up as to why they are being nominated along with your name and contact information. Submit your nomination(s) no later than January 8, 2018, to rhsfday@gmail.com.
Award recipients must meet the following criteria: they MUST be a current PTA/PTSA member, they should have made contributions in the best interest of students, and they should advocate that all children be given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Questions? Contact Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com or Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com.
ART CLASS DRAWING WORKSHOP
Art students from Mrs. Huvaere, Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Lashar's classes were fortunate to participate in a half day drawing workshop led by guest artist and Oakland University professor, Eugene Clark, on Thursday, December 7. Students learned how to anatomically draw the human figure from the inside out, while learning the proper names of the bones in the human body. To learn more about artist, Eugene Clark please click here to view his bio.
RHS IN THE ROCHESTER PARADE
Rochester High School's Falcon Marching Band, Robotics Team, FEDS 201, and Rotary Interact Club were in the Rochester Parade on Sunday, December 3.
On Saturday, December 2, Rochester High School’s Falcon Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. David A. Uhrig, traveled to Sarnia, Ontario, to march in the Sarnia Kinsmen Christmas Parade of Lights. Members of the band decorated their instruments with battery-operated lights and holiday garlands. Each section of the band wore different festive holiday hats, and the sousaphones, decorated like giant reindeer, were a big hit. The band was presented with a plaque in appreciation of their participation, and in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. The next day, the Falcon Marching Band marched in the 65th Annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade. This is a special event for the band as it marks the last time the seniors march together. In keeping with tradition, the senior members of the band had time to share some parting words as they gathered in Rochester Municipal Park. Then, each senior was given a rose to toss in the pond to say farewell.
KEY CLUB FEEDS 11,664 PEOPLE
On December 5, members of Key Club held a food packaging event for Kids Against Hunger. We have saved for a couple of years and were able to purchase $2,000 in food to feed the hungry. The food came in bulk and included dry soy beans, veggies, protein powder and rice. We then created an assembly line to measure and package the food with each package containing a serving size to feed 6 people. In 50 minutes, about 60 Key Club members packaged 1,944 packages which equates to 11,664 meals for starving people. The meals were then loaded into a trailer. Marines from Selfridge will be picking the meals up on Saturday and will drive them to Miami. From Miami, another group of Marines will be flying this food to feed civilians in Puerto Rico. It was a joyous event and the students’ hearts were full. A big thank you goes to the Key Club members. They gave of their time to make a difference for many starving people. To Mr. Fox’s 6th hour PE class for help setting up, and Ms. Lori and Mr. Larry from Kids Against Hunger. We would like to hold this event yearly. If you’d like to make a donation in helping to raise another $2,000, please contact Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka, RHS Counseling. Or write a check to Rochester High Key Club and earmark Kids Against Hunger.
ROTARY INTERACT CLUB CARD MAKING
On Thursday, December 7 the Rotary Interact Club hosted a card making event in the RHS Media Center. Students came in to make holiday cards for Rainbow Connection to be sent to sick children.
GERMAN CLASSES CELEBRATE ST. NICHOLAS DAY
On Wednesday, December 6 Mr. Crites’ and Ms. Robinson’s German students serenaded several classes throughout the school. They sang beautiful renditions of Zum Geburtstag viel Glück (Happy Birthday to You), Stille Nacht (Silent Night), and Lasst uns froh und munter sein (Let Us Be Happy and Cheerful).
SENIOR YARD SIGNS AND GRADUATION DVD ORDERS
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SANP MEETING
The next parent meeting for the Senior All Night Party will be held in the Media Center on January 22, 2018. Please join us at the meeting so that OUR seniors will have a night to remember! General Questions regarding SANP? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or (248) 933-6228
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 graduating class. Contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com with questions and/or for more information.
*Support Our Senior All Night Parties With a Donation
If you, your family, friends, workplace or business would like to support the Senior All Night Party with a monetary donation or with a donation of prizes or gift cards, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Thank you!
Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
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 graduating class. Contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com with questions and/or for more information.
*Support Our Senior All Night Parties With a Donation
If you, your family, friends, workplace or business would like to support the Senior All Night Party with a monetary donation or with a donation of prizes or gift cards, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Thank you!
Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
BATTLES OF THE BOOKS
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The Rochester Community PTA Council Battle of the Books has started. Our titles this year are: Turtles All The Way Down, Caraval, Stalking Jack The Ripper, Winger, One Of Us Is Lying, and Generation One. Each high school competes against the others by reading the Battle books, building their school's team, and getting ready for the Battle of the Books Competition Night on May 4, 2018, when participants will SKYPE authors, compete on or root for their school's Trivia Team, and be eligible to win tons of raffle prizes. For more information, go to rcsbattleofthebooks.com.
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AMITY HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
The World Language Department has the opportunity to host two Amity Scholars for the second semester of this school year. Please click here for more information.
BPA DONATIONS FOR FUNDRAISER
RCS FOUNDATION ORNAMENTS
STRESS RELIEF EXPO
BUY A SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY TICKET NOW
Get your tickets for the Senior All Night Party now! Students have a safe and fun celebration at Dave & Buster's the night of their graduation ceremony until 5:00 the next morning. The $95 ticket includes bus transportation from/to the school, food & beverages, a variety of games & entertainment, and a chance to win BIG prizes in the raffle. Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office. Your senior won't want to miss this amazing event! Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
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:
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:
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:
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:
January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
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:
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:
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:
January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
RHS SPORTS
2018 FRIENDS OF THE FALCON GALA
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