Husky Greetings Everyone,
I hope you and yours are healthy and well.
As you know, we are now three weeks into the school year, doing our best in a distance learning format and schedule, trying to offer a classroom experience that is engaging, enjoyable, and rigorous. This week, clubs and activities began making announcements, the student government began meeting, and schedule changes are coming to an end today.
Thank you to those parents of students from the Class of 2021 who were able to join us last night for the first of our Grade Level Gatherings. These evenings represent a tradition started four years ago when, a few weeks into the year, we could take some time together to talk about the issues and events specific to grade levels. Although the meetings are virtual this year, it still offers us all a chance to connect and hear from faculty, administration, and you about how our students are faring.
The schedule for the rest of the Gatherings can be found on the "Announcements and Events" page by clicking the button below, and you can look forward to hearing updates from the staff and your child’s advisor, as well as the parent serving as your Grade Level Parent this year. Although we are just a few weeks in, there is much going on for our students, and we are particularly hoping to answer any questions you may have about the program, events, or expectations in the year ahead.
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These have been difficult months, demanding heroism of all kinds from our teachers, our families, and most importantly our children. On this 19th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, we honor the heroes who served in that extraordinary time. We all can look to that moment in history and channel a similar resolve to pull ourselves through and emerge stronger and closer than before.
Looking forward to seeing your faces in the weeks ahead,
David
Pictured Above: Our fall performance is a Visual and Performing Arts Invitational representing some of the biggest talent on campus. The mix of live and recorded performances will be presented via webinar on October 2 at 7:00 pm, and October 3 at 2:00 pm. There is limited “seating,” so reservations are required. Please click the button below to make your reservation.
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We will be meeting as an entire school via Zoom on Monday, September 14 at 8:00 AM. A link to the Zoom meeting can be accessed below and a reminder e-mail will be sent that morning to all students. Please note, these meetings will use a different Zoom link each week.
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2020 Invitational - Visual and Performing Arts: Our fall performance is a Visual and Performing Arts Invitational representing some of the biggest talent on campus. The mix of live and recorded performances will be presented via webinar on October 2 at 7:00 pm, and October 3 at 2:00 pm. There is limited “seating,” so reservations are required. A registration button was provided under David Maher's letter, however, you may also visit our "Announcements and Events" page by clicking the button below to access the link as well.
Upper School Sailing: Those interested in upper school sailing can practice on Mondays/Wednesdays from 3:30 - 6:30. Regattas are postponed until January or later, so this trimester is a good time to try it out with no pressure to compete. These practices will take place at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club in San Pedro. Please click the "Announcements and Events Details" button below for more information.
PE and School Spirit Wear - September 18 Order Deadline: We are pleased to announce the opening of our Husky School Store for Rolling Hills Prep, Renaissance, and REACH community. You can find clothing, spirit wear, and even PE clothes by clicking the button below or visiting the link on the "Announcements and Events" page of our website. Though PE uniforms are not mandatory for students during distance learning, they will be necessary at some point when we return to campus. Happy Shopping!
Transportation Information and Survey: If you are interested in utilizing bus services when we return to in-person instruction, please be sure to read the transportation information packet and fill out the survey. This was previously released on the "Back-to-School Info" page, however, you may now access this information by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
Grade Level Gatherings: As mentioned in the letter above, a schedule for the Grade Level Gatherings can be accessed by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
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Kate Sheehan, LSCW, and Managing Director of UCLA’s Center for Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Support (CARES), will be our next invited guest at the Reach & Renaissance Schools Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 16th at 4pm.
The topic, "Managing Anxiety During Uncertainty: How to Help Your Kids Get Through It," will be the focus of this session. She will provide practical strategies to help families navigate these difficult times.
Please click the link below to learn more about the virtual event and RSVP.
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Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools proudly partner with South Bay Families Connected, an organization dedicated to providing meaningful social-emotional wellness resources for parents and students. Additionally, our schools have a dedicated Families Connected page for our communities that can be accessed by clicking the button below. |
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Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance School | RollingHillsPrep.org | RenaissanceSAS.org |
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