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Huskies Charging Forward with STEM
Are you up on the educational jargon: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)?
"Our Vision, The Next Ten Years," the board's strategic plan for RHP and Ren's future, includes a particular focus on us becoming nothing short of a STEM powerhouse, and we are already up and running in those areas this year. We have introduced Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles to the upper school, added a Specialized Math/Science Diploma, and are offering a for-credit summer Biology class for those who want to accelerate their progress in STEM. Already we are the only school locally that requires all students to take physics, and our senior robotics elective is entering its 15 year.
Last weekend, three middle school teams, one for each grade, entered the Future Cities competition and came home with major winning hardware. The competition requires students to use computer programming alongside their own innovative thinking to design a futuristic city that meets the needs of a diverse population. This year, an additional focus was conceptualizing the best "Age-Friendly" city that considers the various needs of people at different stages of life.
And we also got news last week that the school's Literary Magazine, not for the first time, was named one of the top publications in the country by the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English). Top-notch writing and art for sure, but technical design and computer skills are increasingly part of the production of these magazines: a classic example of where STEM meets the liberal and fine arts.
Huge kudos to our students, to our teachers/advisors, and to the parent mentors who spearheaded this year's efforts.
Other initiatives include the development of a summer internship program in STEM, a game design course, and the incorporation of technology and multidisciplinary approaches in regular coursework. Over the past two terms, several teachers have utilized the two 3D printers we have on campus to accomplish projects ranging from the fields of science to English. There are many other STEM initiatives currently in development that we look forward to sharing in the near future.
The board is planning a physical space dedicated to STEM and Innovation, and teachers in all subjects are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate these themes into curriculum. Watch for us to become the South Bay's STEM powerhouse!
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Revisiting The Founding Principles
With Mrs. Hagee
Tuesday, January 30| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MPR: This event is open to the public.
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Student-Led Conferences
Early Dismissal
Thursday, February 1| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Student Art Exhibit at fINdings Art Center in San Pedro
Thursday, February 1| 6:30 p.m.
470 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Opening night reception. Student work will be up for viewing throughout the month of February.
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Student-Led Conferences
No Classes
Friday, February 2| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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LA Food Bank Service Learning Opportunity
Saturday, February 3| 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bus departs from campus.
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Butterfly Preserve Workday
Saturday, February 3| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meet in front of campus.
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MS Boys' Basketball vs. Country Day
Tues, Jan 30
3:30 p.m.
Courts on campus
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MS Girls' Soccer vs. Country Day
Tues, Jan 30
3:30 p.m.
Rolling Hills Country Day
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Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Wildwood
Tues, Jan 30
6:00 p.m.
Willows School
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Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Wildwood
Tues, Jan 30
7:30 p.m.
Memorial Park
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Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Vistamar
Weds, Jan 31
3:30 p.m.
Betty Ainsworth Rec Center
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Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Lennox Academy
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Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Lennox Academy
Thurs, Feb 1
3:15 p.m.
Aviation Park
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MS Girls' Soccer vs. Christ Lutheran
Thurs, Feb 1
3:30 p.m.
Christ Lutheran
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MS Boys' Basketball vs. Christ Lutheran
Thurs, Feb 1
3:30 p.m.
Courts on campus
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Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Corona Del Mar
Fri, Feb 2
7:30 p.m.
Mater Dei High School
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Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Cal Academy of M & S
Sat, Feb 3
2:00 p.m.
Harbor College
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The American Founding
with Katherine Hagee
Katherine Hagee, History Department Chair and Global Studies Program Coordinator, constructed a speaking series surrounding The American Founding. This series is aimed at the entire community, including parents and individuals outside of Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools. Each evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the MPR and the event dates are January 30th, February 20th, and February 27th. There will be a suggested donation at the door that will support the Global Studies Program's Service learning trips.
For more information about the three evenings and a detailed explanation of the series, click the button below.
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Volunteer at the Los Angeles
Food Bank
February 3rd
Rolling Hills Prep School will have a community service event at the Los Angeles Food Bank on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 8:30 until 12:00. A bus with room for 30 students will leave RHP promptly at 7:30 and return at 12:45.
To register, go to Los Angeles Food Bank Volunteer - Groups. We are registered under Rolling Hills Prep and the password is service3. Only registered volunteers are allowed - no walk-ins. Volunteers must be 14 years or older.
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POCIS Student Voices 2018 &
EEC for African American Boys
Two service learning events are approaching in the coming weeks that seek to empower People of Color in Independent Schools.
The first event is Student Voices 2018 (1/29/2018) hosted by SoCal People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS) and the second event is the
Empowerment & Engagement Coalition Conference for African American Boys (2/24/2018).
Both events provide service learning hours and if you would like more information, you can contact
Emilie Padua-Douglas or by clicking the button below.
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Student Art Exhibition
at fINdings Art Center
Opening Reception February 1st
Student artwork will be on display at fINdings Art Center in San Pedro (470 W. 6th St, San Pedro, Ca 90731) throughout the month of February. On February 1st, there will be an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. as a part of 6th Street's "First Thursday" art walk. Come out and support the creative initiatives of RHP and Ren students!
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Baseball Fundraiser @ Burger City Grill
The RHP and Ren Baseball team will be hosting a fundraiser at Burger City Grill on January 29th from 3-9 p.m. The address is 2064 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA 90717.
Bring in the attached flyer (click the button below to view) and 20% of your purchase will be donated to help repair the RHP baseball field in time for the season!
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Team Registration for Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl is quickly approaching and will be held on Tuesday, February 13th. The theme for this year's Bowl is "A Trip Around The World," in conjunction with international week.
All students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Community Members are free to participate and test their trivia knowledge. Only 20 teams will be allowed to register, so please click the button below to find the registration form and return it to Kathy Hagee in 6a. Registration forms can also be picked up in the front office, 6a, or Mr. D'Agostino's room.
The deadline to register is Thursday, February 8th.
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Congratulations to Middle School
Future Cities Participants!
Awesome news from one of our STEM challenges in middle school! Last Saturday, three middle school teams from RHP and REN travelled to San Diego to compete in the Southern California Future City competition.
There were 28 teams in the Southern California region and our 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams did an awesome job. Our 7th grade team were finalists, placing 4th overall and our 6th team won a special award for best 'age friendly city'. Two fantastic achievements.
So, what is Future City? Students imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. This year, they had to identify an issue that senior citizens have and engineer three innovative solutions, so they can remain active and independent. Students worked with their team to complete a project plan that helped them stay organized, focused, and on schedule. They designed a virtual city using SimCity software, this simulated design experience taught the students city planning skills, budgeting, helped them see the consequences of their decisions, and gave them a chance to explore various layouts and designs for their future city. They wrote a 1,500-word essay describing the unique attributes of their city and their solution to this year's challenge. They then built a scale model of a section of their city using recycled materials and included at least one moving part all with a budget of less than $100.
Once in San Diego, they had to give a 7-minute presentation discussing features of their future city and their solution to the citywide challenge and answer lots of questions from various judging panels.
Some very happy middle schoolers and it didn't stop there... on the bus home they were discussing how to produce a winning project for next year. Go Huskies!
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It won't be 100% without you
Our 100 day campaign to achieve 100% participation was an enormous success, but there are still families who have not yet made a gift or pledge. If you are one of these families, we encourage you to participate now.
The Husky Fund helps us to retain an exceptional and dedicated faculty; provides for small class sizes; helps fund continual enhancements to our campus and technology; and provides tuition assistance to ensure the diversity of our community as we prepare our students not just for college, but for life beyond.
All donors will be recognized in our Annual Report. Custom payment plans are welcomed, and pledges must be paid by June 30.
To review suggested giving levels and to donate now, click the button below, or send a check to the school.
We are most grateful for gifts of all sizes, and thank all the donors in our extended community for their partnership and support of our students.
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Nicholas Blair
"I loved being in a class where I was urged to speak. They would give me good advice which I had never gotten from a teacher before. As ninth grade continued I didn't have to worry about my homework because I was genuinely having fun doing it and later going over it in class. They urged me to do my best and I tried."
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Our annual Fathers' Breakfast was a huge success this past Wednesday. Special thanks to everyone who contributed clothing to Clothes The Deal and the 9th grade parents who organized the event!
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Students took part in various activities and acts of kindness in order to honor the National Kindness Challenge and Kindness week.
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9th Graders took a field trip to Olvera Street to see murals.
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9th grade was also able to enjoy PE at the nearby park this week.
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