Mustang Weekly

October 8-14, 2017

PTSA News
HOMECOMING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. RHS PTSA supports the amazing efforts and endeavors of RHS Leadership students. Homecoming- HOCO, an annual traditional social weekend (Friday football game and Saturday dance) needs volunteers.
Refreshment and Coat Check Helpers Needed - Saturday, October 14, 7pm-11pm. It's a fun night, yet we don't cramp the fun for students, but parents helpers are vital. 
Refreshments- If you are willing to donate store bought treats, please contact Nicole Wiebe, VP Hospitality, nicolewiebe20@gmail.com, and a signup genius link will be sent.

"DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE IEPs" is the featured topic of October's Special Needs PTSA Meeting.  On Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Diana Lafornara, a Education Parent Partner at Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy, share her insights on surviving the IEP process in Lake Washington.  Diana is passionate about helping families develop effective IEPs and helping them learn to navigate the IEP process. Come for coffee/tea at 6:30 PM; the meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the LWSD Resource Center located in Redmond Town Center. COMPLIMENTARY CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETING ATTENDEES.  If you would like to sign up for this service, please email  smcenroe@lwsd.org. Include your child's name(s) and age(s) at least three days prior to the meeting date. Please use the email subject line: Child Care at PTSA meeting. Last minute drop-ins can only be accepted if space is available as determined at the meeting time. There will be no food or drinks permitted in the child care area. For additional information, click here
 
JOIN THE RHS PTSA!! Did you know about the great benefits you can get by becoming a member?  PTSA members receive a 15% hourly tuition discount at Sylvan Learning Centers, and that is just one of many deals to be had.  Check all of them out at  https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/member-benefits/  
Click here to complete your membership, along with a Pass the Hat donation, online. We greatly appreciate your support!

SAT/ACT PREP. Detail. Upcoming Practice ACT test at Redmond High School on Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 am to 1:15 pm!  Score Back session on Tuesday, October 24th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. By taking the practice test, your student will find out how they will do when taking the actual test and areas they may need to improve.  The test they will take is one that was used in a prior year, so it is a "real" test but no longer in active use.  New tests are formed each year. If your son/daughter is interested in taking the Practice ACT/SAT please see the attachments for detailed information on how to register online or by check.
 
PAST NEWSLETTERS ON PTSA WEBSITE. Did you miss last weeks newsletter? All Mustang Weeklies are posted to the PTSA website 
School News
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK - 10/9 - 10/13. Hey Stangs, next week is Homecoming Week and as tradition, there's a spirit week to celebrate!  Join us for the Homecoming game Friday 10/13 here at RHS against the Juanita Rebels! Monday = Green and Bling in honor of the Wizard himself. Tuesday = Twister Tuesday where you wear wacky clothing. Wednesday = Which Witch is Which Day where it's twin day. Thursday = Lions and Tigers and Bear Oh My day! Dress like an animal day. Friday = There's a Storm Coming (Color Wars) Freshmen wear white, Sophomores wear green, Juniors wear gold, and Seniors wear black! 
 
GYMNASTICS MEETING - 10/10. Pre-season gymnastics meeting will be held on Tuesday at 2:15 in E 121. Any female athletes that are interested in competing for RHS in gymnastics should attend. The first practice is right around the corner on November 6th.
 
2017 PSAT/NMQST COMING - 10/11. It's time to take the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)!  Click here for additional information. 
*Juniors will need to pick up a booklet before the test day from the bookkeeper!
* Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 * Where: Redmond High School * Cost: $16 for Juniors & Seniors- payable to RHS, sign up with the RHS Bookkeeper. * FREE for all sophomores, the district is covering the cost!  No registration needed. Registration is closed for testing.    *There will be an altered testing bell schedule for Wednesday.
 
"THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOMECOMING" - 10/14. "There's no place like Homecoming"!  Get ready to dance the night away on October 14th from 8:00pm - 11:00pm in the cafeteria.  Tickets on sale NOW through Oct. 13that the bookkeeper's office for $25.  Get your tickets early for the best price and to avoid the rush.  Guest passes are needed for any non RHS student.  Applications for guest passes can be picked up in the attendance office and are due back Wednesday before the dance.
 
PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY - 10/17. Your retake day is quickly approaching. If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, do not miss out on ordering pictures for your student.  Pre-orders for picture packages may be placed online now at https://ios.mydorian.com using your school's access key provided here EUUS7N86. Online pre-orders using your school's access key are available up to 4 days after retake day.  If you did not like your pictures and would like retakes, don't forget to bring your old picture packet with you on the 17th!  
 
REDMOND LAW ENFORMCEMENT EXPLORING - 10/17. Redmond High School students, in 9th grade - 12th grade, are invited to the Redmond Police Exploring Open House & Join Night. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 7pm Redmond Police Department: 8701 160th Ave. NE, Redmond Take a tour of police headquarters, learn about the 2017-2018 events,  try on Police Exploring uniforms, meet current police officers. Students from 9th grade to 17 years old: Please bring a parent. Law Enforcement Exploring is a national co-ed career education program for youth in 9th grade -20 years old. Questions: Officer Kevin Kaptur kkaptur@redmond.gov 

TEST SCORES IN SKYWARD. A new feature in Student and Family Access is now available. Beginning the week of 9/18/17, students and families will be able to see Smarter Balanced Assessment scores in Student and Family Access. A tab called "Test Scores" will show up in the left menu in Student and Family Access.  It will show a historical record of Smarter Balanced Assessments for the past three years.  Detailed directions on how to access the "Test Scores" is available on the Parent Access Support Page under "Parent Access Links."
 
P.E. ASSESSMENT AND FITNESS PLAN - 10/18. PE Credit Option Deadlines Coming up. To earn a high school diploma, students must earn two health and fitness credits. 1.5 credits represent the fitness portion of the requirement, and are met by course work in physical education. The other .5 credit is met by taking a health course.  Some students may need an alternative option to meet the fitness portion of this requirement. These alternative options are available beginning in the student's 11th grade school year. One option, the Fitness Knowledge Assessment, will be given on October 18. For information on this option and how to sign up, go to the district website. Students must register by October 17, 3 pm. Students who want to use a different option, the Fitness Plan, will need to submit their plan by October 18. The Fitness Plan directions are available on the district website.  
Booster Clubs
DRAMA BOOSTERS.  Supporting RHS Theatre Arts.
Important upcoming events! 
Washington State Thespians Master Class: October 13th at Garfield High School.
Washington State Thespians College Auditions: October 14th, Roosevelt High School. (Deadline to register October 6th!) Seniors graduating in Spring 2018 are eligible to audition. Seniors and juniors are welcome to attend the performing and visual arts college fair.
2nd Annual Mattress Fundraiser: October 22nd, Redmond HS Cafeteria
Visit Our Website: www.redmonddrama.org for more info on these and other programs. Subscribe to our newsletter.  Contact Deb Nielsen at debra.nielsen@outlook.com or Cathi Bibby at 4bibbys@comcast.net  with questions about RHS Drama Boosters.  

Extracurricular Activities
ROTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH. Attention Stangs, Please join us in congratulating October's Rotary Students of the Month!  The following students were nominated by RHS staff members, then interviewed and selected by Redmond Rotary!  Congrats! Junior Student:  Pranav Vaid Senior Student:  Amanda Christian 
 
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 . Pick up rules and entry forms in the Redmond High School Library!
College & Career Planning
NEXT WEEK in the College & Career Center:
Monday 10/9:
Carnegie Melon University (Pittsburgh) at lunch
University of Colorado - Boulder  2 pm
Tuesday 10/10 -
Harvey Mudd (CA)  7 am
Princeton (New jersey)  7 am
Arizona State University  2 pm
Wednesday 10/11 -
Linfield (OR)  7 am
Syracuse University (NY)  7 am
Thursday 10/12 -
Boise State University  2 pm
Oregon State University  2 pm
Friday 10/13 -
Boston College  7 am
University of Richmond  (VA) 7 am
Vassar College (NY)  7 am
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. Questions? Please contact Andrea Snyder at asnyder@lwsd.org
  
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!

COLLEGEBOARD ACCESS. Register for a Parent Webinar
Over the next few weeks, we'll be hosting three webinars for parents and guardians of high school students. Attendance is limited, so reserve your spot today. We'll also share a recording of the webinar with registrants following each session. 
College Applications 101 Thursday, October 12, 2017. 7 pm. ET
Register to listen in on our discussion about what parents need to know about college applications. We'll cover how to build a college list, how to search for potential colleges, what admission officers are looking for on a college application, what types of colleges to apply to, and more. Register for the webinar now

COUNSELORS' CORNER. Nuts & Bolts, Check you student's progress online, 2017 PSAT/NMQST, and more. Detail
Senior Info
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!
 
Senior Scholarship.  Be sure to fill out the Senior Scholarship Data Form and return it to the College and Career Center. By completing this data form, it will help provide us with information to match you to available opportunities.  Forms were e-mailed to all families and also can be found on our Haiku/PSL page under the scholarships link.  Deadline is 10/31/17.
RHS School Calendar
10.11.2017   PTSA Board of Directors Meeting
11.08.2017   PTSA General Membership Meeting
12.13.2017   PTSA Board of Directors Meeting
Sports Calendar
For more detailed information on sports events, please see the KingCo calendar.  
Community Digest
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.
 
THE PINE AND THE CHERRY: JAPANESE AMERICANS IN WASHINGTON. Saturday, October 14th @ 10:30am. Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series. Seventy five years ago President Roosevelt signed an executive order that resulted in the eviction of 120,000 men, women, and children of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast of the United States to inland internment camps. These Americans lost their liberties, homes, businesses, and property and had to rebuild their lives after the war.  Mayumi Tsutakawa, daughter of renowned sculptor George Tsutakawa, tells her family's story. Speaking courtesy of Humanities Washington. Doors open at 10am. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th Street, Redmond WA.  $5 suggested donation for non-members.  For details: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org
COLLEGE PLANNING CLASSES. October 11th at Lynnwood Library and October 17th at Waltz Building Snohomish. Flyer. 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.
Classes are free, but reservations are necessary. Register online.

OCTOBER IS WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH. Does your RHS student walk to school? Bike to school? Ride the school bus to school? Carpool with other students to school? The City of Redmond SchoolPool program is partnering with RHS and the RHS Green Team to promote Walk to School Month. Throughout October, all Redmond schools will participate. This effort reduces traffic congestion, creates an awareness of pedestrian safety, and increases physical activity among students, and concern for the environment and carbon footprints. Students will track their alternate trips, i.e., non-drive alone trips to school, throughout October. The student will be rewarded (gift cards to local restaurants) and for each student that submits their tracking calendar, the RHS Science Department will be rewarded, monetarily. For more details on how to track trips, please contact: Ms. Robinson, Science Dept., Mr. Cruz, EEL IA., or Nicole Wiebe, City of Redmond, nwiebe@redmond.gov
 
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.
 
BE A TRAIL BUILDER. Website Link.

Community Partners
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.
 
SENIOR LEVEL ($1,000-$1,500):
 See your company here email partners@redmondhsptsa.org 
JUNIOR LEVEL ($500-$1,000): 
SOPHOMORE LEVEL ($250-$500):     
See your company here email partners@redmondhsptsa.org 
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!
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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