SPECIAL NEEDS PTSA MEETING. Flyer. The next meeting of the Special Needs PTSA will be held on Tuesday, March 20th at the LWSD Resource Center in Redmond Town Center. Come for coffee at 6:30 p.m., before the meeting at 7 p.m. This month Lindsay Beard will discuss behavior challenges and strategies. Lindsay is a licensed mental health counselor. She works with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum and conducts play therapy sessions and trauma-recovery therapy with children and adults. Childcare: New this year, 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 more information, go to http://www.lwptsa.net/special-needs/
PRACTICE SAT/ACT.
Flyer. Last ACT practice test will be on March 24, 2018.
PAST NEWSLETTERS ON PTSA WEBSITE.
Did you miss last weeks newsletter? All Mustang Weeklies are posted here.
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COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUMS.
In partnership with the cities of Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish, Lake Washington School District is hosting Community Safety Forums. Representatives from the cities and the district will share information on school and community safety efforts, and how the district and cities work together to keep schools and students safe.
Three forums, one in each city, are scheduled for the following dates:
- Kirkland: Lake Washington High School Theatre - Wednesday, March 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Sammamish: Eastlake High School Theatre - Tuesday, March 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Redmond: Redmond High School Theatre - Monday, April 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
DONATIONS OF FOODS FOR THE HEALTH ROOM NEEDED.
The Health Room would greatly appreciate donations of non-sugary snacks including protein-type bars, granola bars, Clif bars, etc.
We are so grateful for your support!
RHS SPRING SPORTS SEASON. Come be a Spring Sports spectator!
RHS Spring Sports home matches will start the week of March 12.
Check KingCo athletics for up-to-date schedules and changes.
Spring Sports to watch:
Badminton
Baseball
Girls Golf
Boys Soccer
Softball
Girls Tennis
Boys Track
Girls Track
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFO. If you wake up to a "winter wonderland" in your area and are unsure if school is delayed or late, be sure to check your email and LWSD alerts. Also make sure your contact information is current in Parent Access. The district will notify you of any late starts or closures due to inclement weather. If you are unable to make changes to your Parent Access account online, please contact our Registrar Susan Lindsay. Additionally, if you do not feel it is safe for your student to drive to school but you have not been notified of a late start or closure, please contact our Attendance Secretary to excuse your student for the day or their late arrival. Our highest priority is keeping our students safe!
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RHS BOYS SOCCER. "SPRING CLEANING" Clothing and Textile Drive!
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OW COLLECTING until March 30th!
Please place your items in TIED garbage bags and drop them off at RHS for attention of Debbie Rist, or contact Meredith (details below) or one of the
RHS Soccer players to arrange pick up or drop off for you.
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
Accepted Items:
CLOTHING, PAIRED SHOES, TOWELS, BACKPACKS, CURTAINS, DRAPERY, PURSES,
BELTS, TABLECLOTHS, PLACEMATS, STUFFED ANIMAS.
We CAN NOT accept:
Glass, breakable items, electronics, pillows, bedding, carpet, fabric scraps,
uniforms, hospital linens, hotel linens, pet bedding.
Or any of our amazing Redmond High School Soccer Players
RHS DANCE BOOOSTER. The RHS Dance Team Booster Club invites you to celebrate the RHS Dance Team going to STATE March 23-24 and NATIONALS in Anaheim March 30-31! Please join us for our Friends & Family Showcase Performances and Send Off on Wednesday March 21st at 6 pm in the RHS Main Gym.
The RHS Dance Team Booster Club invites you to our
Friends and Family State Showcase and Send Off
Wednesday March 21st at 6 pm in the RHS Main Gym.
Before they head to the State Championships at the Sundome in Yakima, the RHS Dance Team will perform a dress rehearsal of their Pom and Military routines. We welcome friends, family, and fans to join us in celebrating their hard work this season. Go Stangs!
TRACK & FIELD BOOSTER. The Track & Field Booster Club is presenting the 1st Annual Redmond Relays on March 17th, from 10am - 12pm. This event is a fundraising and exhibition event featuring RHS athletes, with races and field events for the entire community. Please see flyer for more information.
DRAMA BOOSTERS. Supporting RHS Theatre Arts.
DramaFest 2018:
Auditions will be held March 28th and 29th from 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. in the PAC. Call backs are March 30th from 2:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. Please prepare a 1 minute monologue, story, poem and/or joke.
2018 Scholarship packet now available: The Redmond High School Drama Boosters have established a scholarship fund for students who have participated in the RHS Theatre Arts department. Graduating seniors are encouraged to download the requirements and packet here. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2018
RHS Drama Boosters is recruiting volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year! If you would like to be involved in drama at RHS, please contact Deb Nielsen.
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Extracurricular Activities
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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.
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College & Career Planning
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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!
Field trip opportunity:
Western Washington University (WWU) Bellingham - Campus tour and admissions presentation. Open to 10th & 11th graders. April 17, 2018 - 7:00 am - 1:30 pm. PPick up your permission form in the College & Career Center (Room E111). Deadline for permission forms is Friday March 30th at 1:00 pm - no exceptions!
WANIC Registration for 2018-2019:
WANIC is the Washington Network for Innovative Careers.
Current 10th & 11th graders - are you interested in taking a WANIC class next year? Classes include: Auto Technology, Cisco Networking; Culinary Arts, Dental Careers, Digipen Art & Animation, Digipen Music & Sound Design, Digipen Video Game Programming, Fire & EMS, Health Science Careers (Nursing), Medical Careers, Sports Medicine & more!!Apply online at www.wanic.org Questions? See Ms. Snyder in the College & Career Center.
Summer WANIC Registration - applications will be accepted April 13 - April 22. New this year - enrollment will be by lottery. Summer WANIC dates are Tuesday June 26 through Friday July 13, 2018. No school July 4th. Times are weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. To view the course offerings click here: Questions? See Ms. Snyder in the College & Career Center.
Expanding your Horizons -
A Career Exploration Conference for girls in grades 9-12. Friday March 30th, 2018 on the Bellevue College Campus. 7:45 am -1:00 pm. Sample the working world of STEM. Participate in hands-on workshops led by professional women. Brochures are available in the College & Career Center. Registration deadline is March 16th.
COUNSELORS' CORNER. Nuts & Bolts, Second Semester Schedule Changes, Seniors, and more.
Detail.
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PARENTS OF SENIORS. We are looking for photos of your senior for a special "Through the Years" slide show to be shown at this year's Baccalaureate. If you have any good quality pictures to share please send them to Betsy Robb @
seattlerobbs@aol.com. Please include "Senior Photos" in the subject line, and send them as attachments, noting identifying names in the body of your message. Here are some ideas of the pictures we hope to include: an individual photo of your child as a toddler or young person, your child with other RHS seniors from Preschool through High School, especially those from Kindergarten or 6th Grade graduation ceremonies, team photos, award ceremonies, performances, dances, your child with a family pet, kids with their good friends "Then and Now", your child at any iconic location in the world, etc. If you were the "Photo Historian" or yearbook parent for your child's Elementary School, you may have many pictures to share of more than just your own child. We can provide you a thumb drive for transferring a large number of files. You can send any good quality images in from your phone as well. Please contact Betsy via email for more information on either of these options. Thank you!
SENIORS - LOCAL SCHOLARSHPS AVAILABLE NOW:
Everyday Insurance Agency -- $1,000 - deadline 3/23/18
NEW
-- Daniel & Abigail Epeneter Memorial Scholarship
-- $2,000 - deadline 1 pm, 4/13/18
LWPTSA (Lake Washington PTSA) Council Scholarship - many available up to $1,250 - deadline 4/18/18
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees aka local Redmond Parks and Recreation Union) -- $500 - deadline 4/20/18
NEW
- Redmond High School PTSA Scholarship
- one - five $1,000 available
- deadline 2 pm, 4/27/18
Nokomis Club -- $1,000 - deadline 5/7/18
Sandburg or Discovery School Alumni - 2 x $1,000 - deadline 5/11/18
Scholarship applications are available in the College & Career Center!!
PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS.
The RHS PTSA is excited to offer scholarships of $1,000 to up to 5 deserving seniors this year! Our scholarships are not just for students with perfect GPAs and jam-packed activity schedules. Have you made a positive impact on student life at RHS? Have you made a difference in the community? Have you overcome challenges while balancing school, work and family responsibilities? We encourage you to apply! Applications are available in the College and Career Center or may be downloaded from the RHS PTSA website. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 27. Scholarship winners will be presented at the June RHS PTSA Meeting. Questions? Please contact Jen Curran at scholarships@redmondhsptsa.org.
LWPTSA COUNCIL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS. DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 18, 2018.
$1,250 Scholarships:
Turn Around and Perseverance Scholarships. (2)
2 Year, Vocational or Technical School Scholarship
Merit Scholalrship (2 per learning community)
2 Edcation Scholarships
NEW 2018 only. 2 Lake Washington Schools Founation $10,000 Scholarshps
Yes, you may apply for more than one scholarship! (Maximum 1 scholarship award per student).
Yes, you may re-work your college essay and submit it!
Yes, you may re-use letters of recommendation!
*All applicants applying for a PTSA Council scholarship and going to a 4-year college or university are automatically considered for the LWSD scholarships, no additional application materials required.
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
here 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.
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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.
YMCA Environmental Symposium. The Symposium gathers passionate, motivated student leaders together at the University of Washington to learn about the environmental issues facing our world and how to create a sustainable future for our schools, communities and beyond! Participants will take part in hands-on workshops led by local organizations and designed to educate students about environmental topics as well as give teens the skills they need to address environmental issues in their schools and communities. Youth will be networking with peers and adults and gaining tools to create real, positive change. Lunch will be provided with vegetarian options available. There will also be a free raffle of outdoor and environmental prizes for all in attendance.
WHAT: YMCA Environmental Symposium
WHO: Youth 13-18 years old
WHEN: March 23rd from 9:00 - 2:00
WHERE: University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall
CITY OF REDMOND TEEN PROGRAM.
Make One Take One: 3:30pmFridays in March
Each week teens learn basic cooking skills, making one meal to take home to share and a second meal that will go to a family in need. Teens will create delicious dishes focusing on the importance of local ingredients, scratch cooking, and natural preservatives while practicing knife skills and kitchen safety. In class teens, will learn to make a classic roux, mirepoix, and béchamel and discover the important role herbs, spices and veggies play in flavoring our favorite dishes. Each entrée will serve 4 to 6 and will be packaged in oven ready cookware with baking instructions. We will provide vegetarian options upon request. Email ofh@redmond.gov for details or register here.
Spring Break Community Service Camp: 10am-3pm April 2-6
Join us as we make the most of Spring Break by volunteering at numerous local nonprofit organizations! Great opportunities to give back, gain experience, learn more about our community, and enhance college applications and resumes. Email ofh@redmond.gov for details or register here.
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.
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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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| Mustang Weekly is published by the Redmond High School PTSA. Community material needs to be approved by LWSD Communications Department. The PTSA reserves the right to be selective regarding materials published. Submissions may be made to news@redmondhsptsa.org by each Friday. For more information about the PTSA, please visit our web site here. The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Complete policy statement |
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