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SUNDAY LETTER October 9, 2016
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Welcome Back, Intrepid Adventurers
Whether you have been feeling lonely with one fewer household member this week or "relaxing in Las Vegas," you will have been as glad as I to see everyone return on Friday afternoon a little bit grubbier, a little bit more equipped to deal with life's inevitable curveballs, and certainly more appreciative of the comfortable harbor you provide at home. I am passionate about the strengths our signature Outdoor Education program builds in our students, and know it is one reason they go on to succeed so well at college and life beyond. Just ask our alumni!
As for the rest of October, please look at your calendars and see if your family can join us for the
Skechers
Pier to Pier walk on Sunday morning, October 23. You can sign up here to join the Husky team
. The event, organized by an RHP alumni family, is a huge fundraiser for South Bay charities and we always try to have a huge Husky showing.
And very soon you will receive information on how to sign up for Teacher Conferences on October 27 and 28. You will receive a link to the
Pickatime
system, through which you may schedule your conference times. Conferences run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, and from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28.
Finally, huge thanks to everyone who contributed to a spectacular International Day Lunch celebration: one of our very best ever. Special kudos to the superb group of 9th grade parents who orchestrated the event. Click here to view the photos from the event. Next up? 10th grade with Grandparents' and Friends' Day on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Peter McCormack
Head of School
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Monday, October 10
Normal School Day / Offices Open
 Husky Golf Classic
Monday, October 10
Los Verdes Golf Course
China Trip Parent Information Meeting
Monday, October 10 | 5:30 p.m.
MPR
Download the information packet
here.
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 12
No School / Offices Closed
Makeup Picture Day
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Girls' Varsity Volleyball vs Pacific Hills
Tuesday, October 11 | 3:15 p.m.
7600 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Girls' Junior Varsity Volleyball
vs
California Academy of Math and Science
Thursday, October 13| 4:15 p.m.
Long Beach Cabrillo High School
2001 Santa Fe Ave
Long Beach, CA 90810
Girls' Varsity Volleyball
vs
California Academy of Math and Science
Thursday, October 13| 5:30 p.m.
Long Beach Cabrillo High School
Boys' Varsity Football vs La Verne Lutheran High School
Saturday, October 15 | 11:00 a.m.
La Verne Lutheran High School
3960 Fruit St.
La Verne, CA 91750
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 Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Join your fellow huskies and support the annual SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. This is an awe-inspiring event that brings together all walks of life for one common purpose; to support children with special needs and education. The walk is produced by SKECHERS USA and co-produced by The Friendship Foundation.
The Walk begins next to the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants will walk south towards the Hermosa Beach Pier for the turnaround point, then return to the Manhattan Beach Pier. The total duration of the Walk is about 3.5 miles.
Event Details
Sunday, October 23
9:00am*
Opening Ceremony and Pier to Pier Walk
Fees
Registration: $30 (for adults and kids 3 and up)
Registration (on day of event): $35
T-shirt: FREE with registration**
 From the Admission Office
Word of mouth by our current parents and student body is our best form of marketing for Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance Schools. For the second year in a row we have added over 80 new students to our community.
Please help us spread the word in your community by distributing this flyer so others can learn more about the benefits of our schools by attending Discovery Day and Open House.
Thank you,
- Ryan and Shannon
RHP & Ren Families Connected
Reminder to check out RHP & Ren Families Connected project, a teen wellness and substance use prevention program for parents. Part of the larger South Bay Families Connected project, RHP & Ren Families Connected strives to help us all achieve our shared goal of keeping our youth on a healthy path into maturity. Please check out the galleries of local and national resources, the parent blog, the event calendar, and much much more, by
clicking here.
The link will also be located on the sidebar of the parent's page on both websites.
Be sure the view the video on the home page. It will provide you with a walk through of some of the information and opportunities to connect that are available, free of charge, to all parents. Events and new information are frequently being added, so please check back often!
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Outdoor Education Week
This week, students went on their annual Outdoor Education trips. 5th and 6th grade students went to Malibu Creek State Park; 7th graders went to Lake Arrowhead; 8th graders canoed down the Colorado river; 9th graders ascended in Big Bear; 10th graders in Joshua Tree; 11th graders took on Yosemite, and 12th grade students spent the week at Santa Cruz Island.
Outdoor Education is an essential part of the RHP/Ren education as students collaborate together, learn to face fears and take on challenges. An equally important experience for our students is to have the opportunity to truly appreciate the comforts and safety of their home lives. Specialty programs like Outdoor Education give our students the tools they need to be successful both in their academic pursuits and in their adult lives.
More photos will be added as they come in so check back often or follow us on our Social Media accounts!
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