GRAD NIGHT SENIOR CLASS 2018 FUNDRAISER - Poinsettia Plant Sale. Cross holiday decor off your list today! The Senior Class 2018 Grad Night Committee is fundraising (pay for charter buses to and from all night venues) and we are selling gorgeous poinsettia plants. If you were an Evergreen Middle parent, you may recall the band plant sales, these plants rival Molbak's, these are not Home Depot door buster $3 plants! Avoid Black Friday door busters, shop online, today!
DETAILS:
- 6 inch plants, red, white or pink - $15
- Online sales ONLY - http://farmraiser.com/campaigns/grad-night-2018
- Plants will be delivered to RHS and you will need to pick up, date tentatively set for Wednesday, December 5
- Shop now 10/17-10/31
Thanks so much!
Nicole Wiebe, Joy Arnquist, Vicki Krum, Tricia Thomson
Grad Night co-chairs
PAST NEWSLETTERS ON PTSA WEBSITE.
Did you miss last weeks newsletter? All Mustang Weeklies are posted to the PTSA website.
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YEARBOOK PRE-ORDER - 11/1. Don't forget to pre-order your 17/18 yearbook. Sale dates are November 1st to November 18th and January 8th to January 27th 2018. Cost is $65. You can either purchase at the Bookkeeper's window or online under Parent Access.
GYMNASTICS PRE-SEASON MEETING - 11/03. Gymnastics Pre-Season Meeting. November 3rd at 02:15pm. Room E121. Come by to meet the coach, learn about the practice schedule, and learn what to expect in the coming season. See you there.
VETERAN'S DAY ASSEMBLY REQUEST - DUE 11/07. Hey Stangs! As many of you know, our Veteran's Day Assembly is coming up on November 9th. We hope to honor your loved ones and veterans in your life. If you know a Veteran and have a picture, please email it to Ruby Galicia with any information about the rank and which branch of the armed forces they are in as soon as possible. During the assembly, we will take a moment to honor these veterans. Thank you and have a good day!
ANIMAL CLUS PET SUPPLY DRIVE - 11/6 to 11/20. Animal Club Pet Supply Drive starts Monday, November 6th and runs through November 20th. Teachers will be accepting donations such as: pet food, pet grooming supplies, pet toys and gently used blankets and beds. You can donate to the teacher of your choice and the teacher who collects the most donations will receive Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to distribute. Thank you for donating to pets in need! If you have any questions, please contact the Animal Club president, Karissa Stevens.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: MOHAN. Now hiring Ski & Snowboard Staff! Best Winter job ever! For more information, click HERE!
JOB OPENING FOR BASKETBALL REFEREES. The CITY OF REDMOND is hiring part time Basketball referees for the youth league. If you are interested or would like additional information, please check out CITY OF REDMOND.
SPIRIT GEAR SALE - 10/13 to 11/6.
Get your RHS Spirit Gear for a limited time only! This sale ends November 6th. Take advantage of this sale and grab your RHS spirit gear while it's hot!
FEATURED CLUB: SPEECH & DEBATE. The SPEECH & DEBATE club just had their first tournament at the Bear Creek School, and the RHS team took home three first place trophies: Keenan Ganz won 1st place in Oratory and Student Congress, and Mira Roth took 1st place in the editorial commentary competition! Congrats!
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DRAMA BOOSTERS. Supporting RHS Theatre Arts.
November 17 & 18
, 7pm - RHS students perform improv!
JET CITY Improv was founded in 1992 by Andrew McMasters and Mike Christensen, as Seattle's own improvised comedy show: more games, more comedy, no points or rules. As the show gained popularity, so too did their desire to spread the power of improv to the community! Their mission is to educate, enlighten, and entertain audiences through the art of improvisation.
At Redmond High they've been doing just that! Come see two great nights of drama as RHS students perform improv! PAC tickets are $5 at the door.
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Extracurricular Activities
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JOIN REDMOND POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING. Redmond High School students, in 9th grade - 12th grade, are invited to join Redmond Police Exploring. Law Enforcement Exploring is a national co-ed career education program for youth in 9th grade -20 years old. Mentor with Redmond Police Officers and participate in activities with other youth interested in a career in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: 7pm, Redmond Police: 8701 160th Ave NE. For additional Information, contact Redmond Police Officer Kevin Kaptur at 425-556-2500.
INNOVATE'17 ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT. 11/18 and 12/2. Microsoft Building 30.
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REFLECTIONS 2017.
Flyer.
Website.
Share your creativity with the world by participating in next year's Reflections program!
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington state PTA cultural arts competition and a wonderful way to express yourself.
Choreograph a dance, produce a film, write a poem or story, compose a song, take a picture or create a piece of visual art and tell us your interpretation of the theme: "Within Reach".
All entries are due in the Redmond High School Library on Friday, November 3rd, 2017.
For more information, please contact Meredith Cain at
meredith.cain@sbcglobal.net
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Pick up rules and entry forms in the Redmond High School Library!
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College & Career Planning
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NEXT WEEK in the College & Career Center:
More college visits this week! Admission representatives come to RHS to meet with you and answer your questions. This is a tremendous opportunity for students. No appointment is necessary and visits are open to all students as well as parents. For up to date information, please go to our Haiku/Power School Learning page. You will find us under the "extras" tab.
REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR:
Wednesday November 1st from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the gym. Open to all RHS students & parents.
Don't miss this opportunity to see over 50 schools all in one place!
Schools scheduled to attend:
- Art Institute of Seattle
- Bastyr University
- Bellevue Massage School
- Boise State
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Cascadia College
- Central Washington
- Cornish College of the Arts
- Digipen
- Duke University
- Eastern Washington
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Evergreen State College
- FIDM - Fashion Institute of Merchandising & Design
- Gene Juarez Academy
- Gonzaga
- Grand Canyon University
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Marines
- Montana Tech
- Northwest University
- Oregon State
- Pacific Lutheran University
- PIMA Medical Institute
- Portland State
- Saint Martin's University
- Salve Regina University
- Seattle Pacific University
- Seattle University
- Shoreline Community College
- University of Idaho
- University of Montana
- University of Oregon
- University of the Pacific
- University of Puget Sound
- University of Redlands
- UW Bothell
- UW Seattle
- UW Seattle ROTC
- UW Tacoma
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
- Whitworth
COLLEGE GOAL WASHINGTON - Free FAFSA & WASFA filing drop-ins
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Financial aid support for high school seniors. Saturday November 4th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Cascadia College, CC1-211. Free parking in the North garage. This event is designed to provide students guided help completing the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Anyone is welcome to drop-in and get advice as they fill out the forms, or get questions answered. No appointment necessary. You must bring your social security card or green card. Questions? See Ms. Snyder in the College and Career Center.
ASVAB TEST SIGN-UPS: Interested in taking the ASVAB ? The test is free and will be given the morning of Thursday November 30th here at RHS. The ASVAB is an aptitude test developed and governed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It stands for Armed Services Aptitude Battery. There are 3 different versions of the ASVAB. This will be the students ASVAB which serves as a career exploration tool in addition to identifying military aptitude. Although the test is administered by the military, it is not (and never has been) a requirement that a test-taker with a qualifying score enlist in the armed forces. The test is free and pre-registration is required. Stop in the College & Career Center - E111 to sign up.
CAREER CENTER- Don't miss a thing!
Follow us on Instagram: rhscareercenter and on our Haiku/PSL page (you will find us under the "extras" tab).
College visits, College fair, scholarships, field trips, job board, military visits, volunteer opportunities and much more!
COUNSELORS' CORNER. Nuts & Bolts, Check you student's progress online, 2017 PSAT/NMQST, and more.
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USEFUL INFORMATION FOR SENIORS & THEIR FAMILIES. Graduation is June 18th, 5:00 p.m. at Key Arena
SENIOR PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE.
December 16th is the last date for senior photos to be submitted to the yearbook? Website.
Online submission.
SENIORS!!! Have you handed in your scholarship data form?? Deadline is Tuesday October 31st!!! Completed forms should be handed in to the College & Career Center, room E111.
TRANSCRIPT. Seniors: do you need a printed transcript to send to colleges and universities? See the RHS Counseling website for our Transcript Request Form, or just come to the Counseling Office. We're happy to help! Remember, colleges that use the Common Application do not need a printed transcript. Your counselor will upload it for you!
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11.08.2017
PTSA General Membership Meeting
12.13.2017
PTSA Board of Directors Meeting
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NOTE: Lake Washington School District (LWSD), or Redmond High School PTSA, does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.
PARENT WORKSHOP. Flyer. On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 6:30-8:00 PM, the Lake Washington Schools Foundation hosts another "Find Your Fit" workshop for Lake Washington School District families. Presented by Mary Pat O'Neil of True Fit College Counseling, this free event will not only help parents understand the steps involved in applying to college, but also teach them how to help their student find the right college fit. Only 100 seats are available; reserve your spot today at
lwsf.org/events.
COLLEGE PLANNING CLASSES. 7pm on November 1st at Lake Hills Library, 7pm on November 6th at Kenmore Library and 7pm November 16th at Redmond Library. This information packed class will focus on high school juniors and will address the following:
- Helping students decide which colleges to apply to.
- What the more selective colleges really want to see in your student's application.
- Why standardized tests are important and which one to take; the SAT/ACT.
- How to maximize your student's potential to receive scholarships, grants, and other forms of gift-aid.
- Illustrate to families how to attend a PRIVATE COLLEGE for a Public College Price.
CITY OF REDMOND TEEN PROGRAM.
Volunteers Needed! Study Lab is a vital program providing homework help and a safe workspace to many students at Redmond Middle School, and we need high school and adult volunteers to make it possible. Volunteer tutors needed in all subjects Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00-3:30 in the RMS library. Only one day/week commitment necessary. Please contact Erin Videgar at
evidegar@redmond.gov for more information.
Job Opportunity: The City of Redmond Teen Programs is looking for part-time staff for Afterschool Programs. Learn more about youth development, community engagement, and recreation working with Redmond middle schoolers. To apply, visit www.redmond.gov/jobs and select Recreation Leader- Middle School. For more information, please contact Erin Videgar at evidegar@redmond.gov . Must be 18 or older.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
RHS PTSA, staff, and students wish to gratefully acknowledge our community partners for their support in helping us advance our mission and fund critical programs that support our teachers and students.
JUNIOR LEVEL ($500-$1,000):
SOPHOMORE LEVEL ($250-$500):
FRESHMAN LEVEL ($100-$250):
Thank you community partners! Download our community partnership invitation to learn how you, too, can become a partner: benefits, partner levels, and why your support is so important to us!
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Amazon School Rewards
Simply click the link before shopping and up to 10% of your purchase goes toward supporting our RHS PTSA programs!
When you make a purchase of regularly priced items, mention RHS before checkout and 10% of the proceeds are donated to the RHS PTSA programs.
Just sign up or sign in at the link. Click on the Online Mall logo. Shop your favorite brands at online retailers to earn $$ for our PTSA GRAD NIGHT.
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