POINSETTIA PICK UP Tuesday, Dec.5th from 2:30 - 6:30 PM in the RHS cafeteria.
Did you order poinsettias from the Grad Night Committee? Then first, thank you for supporting this amazing event for our graduating seniors! Second, the plants can be picked up after school on December 5th in the cafeteria. If you have any questions or concerns please contact that Grad Night Committee at
gradnight@redmondhsptsa.org.
BIG THANKS FOR MATCHING VOLUNTEER HOURS! A big THANK YOU goes out to Jose Baldner! Our PTSA received $400 from Jose's employer as a match to his volunteer hours! If you volunteer for our PTSA, please check with your employer to see it they match those hours in addition to matching your cash donations!
SUPPORT PTSA WHEN SHOPPING. When shopping on
Amazon.com this holiday season, don't forget to type in
smile.amazon.com. When prompted for the charity, type in Redmond High School PTSA. Continue shopping as usual. Up to 10% of your purchase goes toward supporting RHS PTSA programs!
LAKE WASHINGTON SPECIAL NEEDS PTSA MEETING.
The Lake Washington Special Needs PTSA meets again on Tuesday January 16, 2018 in the Board Room at the LWSD Resource Center in Redmond Town Center.
There will be Coffee and the lending library will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30p.m.
Dr.
Ilene Schwartz of the University of Washington will discuss strategies for FULL and MEANINGFUL INCLUSION - strategies, value and implementation
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FREE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE, for students of ANY AGE. Please email Sarah McEnroe at
smcenroe@lwsd.org
at least three days prior to the meeting. Include your child's name(s) and age(s) and use the 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 more information and many resources please visit the Special Needs PTSA at:
http://www.lwptsa.net/special-needs/
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ARE YOU AN RHS PTSA MEMBER YET? Now is the time to become one! As a thank you to all PTSA members, we would like to provide you with a decal of the new
RHS logo. It is great for car windows/bumpers, laptops, refrigerators, and more! Show off your Mustang pride and commitment to supporting our school through your membership. If you are already a member, or once you join, feel free to pick up a decal from the front office staff. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the PTSA, which provides more than $10,000 in financial assistance towards Scholarships, Academic Department purchases, and other important needs for the student body and staff. Click
here to complete your membership online, or pick up a membership form in the front office.
PAST NEWSLETTERS ON PTSA WEBSITE.
Did you miss last weeks newsletter? All Mustang Weeklies are posted to the PTSA website.
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MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL JANE TODD.
Last year at about this time, the Counseling Department and the PTSA asked me to send out a message asking for donations of gift cards so that students whom we serve every Friday with Pantry Packs (27 students at last count, but increasing every week) and through RHS Help funds might have a small amount to use to buy those they love a gift for the holidays. The counselors and I then spent the next two weeks in joyful tears as the incredible generosity of our community was made manifest in the donation of thousands of dollars in $25.00 increments. Please find this year's message below, and we thank you for your help to make the lives of these students and their families just a bit easier.
We collect $25 gift cards from Fred Meyer and Target because these 2 stores have food, clothing and school supplies. We ask for $25 to keep our giving even-handed (and many families can afford that level). This year we are also asking for $25 Orca cards to help students stay after school for additional help or activities, get to medical appointments, or access off-campus programs that would allow them to explore other academic interests. Last year we raised almost $16,000 in $25 cards! Here is how some of the cards were spent:
- Helping senior girls get a new dress for graduation
- Several families only received holiday food and gifts through the cards since they could not afford extras otherwise
- One family had to make the choice of getting to school or work due to being low on gas. A gift card helped them get through until payday
- Students were able to get interview clothes for both college and job interviews
- Students were able to get calculators in order to take higher level math and science for college
- We bought a few students alarm clocks to help them get to school on time
These cards are life changing for our students. The more they know the community supports them the harder they are willing to work themselves.
Wishing you peace now and in the New Year!
Jane
FANNY PACK FRESHMAN CLASS FUNDRAISER. Pre-Order your RHS FANNY PACK! Sale runs December 4th - December 15th. $12 each. Order forms are located at the Main Office and at the Bookkeeper's Office. Place your order with Ms. Rist and support the class of 2021!
RHS NHS FOOD & TOILETRY DRIVE - 11/27-12/8. RHS NHS is holding the annual food drive from November 27th-December 8th. Food & toiletries items will be collected for 2 weeks to help families in need. The top two 4th period classes will get donuts for their classes.
Below is a list of items needed this year: Rice, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Baked Beans, Dried Beans, Tuna Fish, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Chili, Canned Veggies, Cereal Boxes, Canned Fruit, Soup, Toilet Paper, Toothbrushes. Thank you for your help!
RHS 3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZZAAR - 12/09. Join us for the 3rd annual RHS Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 9th from 10am-4pm. There will be more than 80+ vendors, food trucks available and a raffle for prizes!
LOST & FOUND ITEMS TO BE DONATED - 12/15.
Are you missing something? Water bottle? Hoodie? The items left in the Health room lost & found will be donated on December 15th if they are not picked up.
LWSD CULINARY COMPETITION- 01/06.
The LWSD Culinary Competition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6th 2018 at 9:30 AM at Lake Washington High School. Two person teams will compete against other high school students throughout the district. Lots of good prizes
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. If you are interested in competing, email or see Mrs. Hitchcock in room C108.
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12.13.2017
PTSA Board of Directors Meeting
12.18.2017
No School: Winter Break Begins
01.01.2018
No School: New Year's Day
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1.02.2018 School Resumes After Winter Break
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DRAMA BOOSTERS. Supporting RHS Theatre Arts.
Auditions for the Music Man. Workshops December 1-4, 2:30 in the PAC. Auditions December 6-7, 2:30pm in the PAC. Callbacks December 8, 2:30 in the PAC.
Audition Requirements: Performed in groups of five. Requires 32-bar cut of musical theatre song (a cappella) or verse and chorus (a cappella). Prepare a one-minute story (fiction or non-fiction) from your life/personal experience. For questions contact Mr. Toews at
btoews@lwsd.org
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Extracurricular Activities
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Reflections 2018 Congratulations!
Thank you to all of our amazing artists who submitted artwork for this year's National Reflections Art Program. We would like to congratulate the following artists who have artwork moving on to the council level of competition:
Music Composition
Samarjit Kaushik
Julian Guthrie
Kenneth Ma
Parth Shriram
Film Production
Lydia Rogers
Photography
Samanvitha Kaushik
Visual Arts
Sabrina Bai
Andrew Chen
Ann Benjamin
Katherine Cui
Owen Johnson
Literature
Marina Jinghang Chen
Jason Feuerstein
Please mark your calendar for the district art show which will showcase all of this year's visual art pieces that moved on to the council level: Reflections Art Show and Open House, Friday, January 5, 2018 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lake Washington Resource Center, Open to the Public. For more information, please contact
Meredith Cain
Teen CEO 2018 - Save the date! Attention high school entrepreneurs - The only event of its kind in Western Washington, Teen CEO is a multifaceted high school business competition in the
Lake Washington School District that highlights young entrepreneurs who are currently operating a business. This competition helps jump-start these businesses with cash prizes exceeding $5000. Connect with business leaders who are passionate about helping students fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams. This year the competition will take place at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center On Saturday March 3rd, 2018. Application deadline is January 5th, 2018. Student applications are available in the College & Career Center or at
www.teenceowa.com.
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. 12/2. Microsoft Building 30.
Detail.
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College & Career Planning
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NEXT WEEK in the College & Career Center:
Monday Dec. 4th - The Navy will be here at lunch
Friday December 8th
- The Air Force will be here at lunch
Service Academy Information Night:
- United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
- United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
- United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
- United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Special event for Students, Parents & Educators. Wednesday December 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm. US Coast Guard Base Seattle Gym, Pier 36, 1519 Alaskan Way South (west of Safeco field) Seattle. Learn how to qualify for an appointment to the prestigious Service Academies, earn a Bachelor of Science degree, and be commissioned an officer in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard. Scholarship value over $400,000. RSVP required np later than 12/22/17. Web registration: www.sites.google.com/view/academynightseattle or email to AcademyNightSeattle@gmail.com.
Questions or to pick up a flyer - stop in the College & Career Center.
Central Washington University - Sammamish
, 120 228th Ave NE, Sammamish, WA 98074
December 5th, from 6 to 7pm
with guest speakers from The Princeton Review Information Session.
Topics:
- General Education courses offered that count toward the Running Start program
- Differences between the SAT and ACT along with insight on how to take each test
- How to get into the university of your choice and how to choose the school that is right for you
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, College Applications, PSAT Scores, and more.
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SENIOR T-SHIRT ORDERS DUE - 12/13. 2018 Senior shirt forms are now available in the Main Office. T-shirts are $15 and long sleeve shirts are $18. Make sure you turn the completed forms with attached payments to the Bookkeeping Office by December 13th!
SENIORS: ONLINE CAP & GOWN OREDERS DUE 12/15. Hey Senior Mustangs, don't forget your cap & gown orders are due no later than December 15th. Online orders can be placed here.
JOIN THE PTSA. Planning to purchase a grad night ticket soon? That's a great time to purchase an RHS PTSA membership as well! The Redmond High School PTSA invites you to join us as we support the students, their families, and the teachers and staff of our school. Click
http://www.redmondhsptsa.com/membership/ to join. Your support is greatly appreciated!
SENIORS! CHECK OUT YOUR PAGE!
Seniors, your page is up and running!
Check out your timeline, yearbook and graduation information that has been posted. All the information you need in one place.
SENIOR PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE.
December 16th is the last date for senior photos to be submitted to the yearbook? Website.
Online submission.
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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.
PANTRY PACKS PROGRAM. Did you know there are many students in the Redmond Learning Community who are food-insecure and go hungry over the weekends? The Pantry Packs program, powered by the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, is a volunteer-run food assistance program that provides weekend food for our hungry students. Over the years, it has grown to serve 43 schools in Lake Washington School District. As the district grows, so does the need. The Pantry Packs program is supported by local food drives and general fundraisers. While immensely helpful, the need has grown so great that these will not be enough to fully support the program. Feed Washington is a local non-profit that is partnering with Pantry Packs is running the
Pantry Packs Holiday Hunger Campaign. The goal of the online fundraiser, which will run December 4-17, is to raise the additional funds that are necessary to fully fund the Pantry Packs program for 2017-2018. A donation of $25 will provide a hungry student with weekend food for a month. It is a small amount with a big impact. Our hope is that we -- as individuals and communities with so much at our disposal -- will contribute and ensure that none of the children in our schools comes to school hungry on Mondays. For more information, view the campaign page at
www.feedwashington.org/holidayhungercampaign or contact Katy Philips at
katy@feedwashington.org. To learn more about the Pantry Packs program visit
www.lwsf.org/pantrypacks
CITY OF REDMOND TEEN PROGRAM.
SnowBall Holiday Toy Drive Friday December 8th 7pm, $10 or free with new toy!
Flyer.
It's the most wonderful time of the year at the Old Fire House Teen Center! Lights are being strung and decorations are being hung as we prepare for the 6th annual concert and toy drive event, SnowBall. The concert features local teens sharing their talents in music, storytelling, comedy and more. "A great way to spread the holiday spirit with a chance for everyone to help out those in our community," shares Redmond High School Senior, Alli Riley. Entry into the event is $10 or a new toy valued at $8.00 or more. All toys will be donated to Hopelink's Winter Giving Drive, supplying children in need with holiday gifts. The Old Fire House Teen Center is accessible from the parking lot on NE 80th Street between 165th and 166th Avenues NE while NE 79th Street is closed for construction.
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.
BOLD Mom WORKSHOP.
Flyer. REDMOND LIBRARY. WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 10TH 11AM-12PM. TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 6TH 7-8PM. Mommy-ing on FUMES? Ready to RECONNECT with yourself and RECHARGE your life? Join Stephanie Lambert - BOLD Mom Mentor and Life Coach + other local moms for a powerful workshop to help you:
RETURN to yourself
CREATE your own happiness
ENHANCE your motherhood experience and
LIVE YOUR LIFE IN BOLD
YMCA EARTH SERVICE CORPS FORUM. Flyer. YMCA Earth Service Corps is hosting a forum for local teens and adults from around the Puget Sound to discuss the environmental issues facing our communities. This event will provide opportunities to share ideas, talk with environmental professionals and connect with your peers about the environmental topics you care about. Join community leaders and young environmentalists for a day of dialogue and discussion as we strive to create more sustainable schools and neighborhoods!
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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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