STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON HELP NEEDED.
Spring has sprung! Join us in celebrating our staff on April 18 with an "April in Paris" themed staff appreciation luncheon. Please consider bringing in an ingredient or two so we can make a fabulous spread. I'll be looking to collect the items on Tuesday, April 17, the day before the event. Contact Deb Nielsen at
debra.nielsen@outlook.com
for the signup genius link or to ask what you can bring. We need many hands to make this spectacular! Thank you!
GRAD NIGHT RAFFLE PRIZES NEEDED.
Part of the fun for graduates at the all night Grad Night party is...RAFFLE PRIZES!
How can you help? Please consider donating gift cards (any value) or cash (we'll shop for you!). Ideas/Suggestions:
Future Freshman Necessities
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Target, Bed Bath & Beyond
Feed 'Em Freshman -
Restaurants - Subway, Starbucks, Qdoba, Chipotle, Red Robin
Freshen Up Freshman -
Ulta, In Spa, Sportclips, Rudy's, Gene Juarez
Deliver/drop off at RHS Main Office (mark on envelope RHS GN PRIZE, Attn: Nicole Wiebe) No later than May 15.
Any questions?
nicolewiebe20@gmail.com
PTSA AWARDS TIME! And the nominees are....
This is your opportunity to help the PTSA recognize those incredible volunteers and professionals who have gone above and beyond to positively impact our students and the educational environment at RHS.
Please take a minute to tell us about a special teacher or staff member, a dedicated school volunteer, or a passionate advocate for students. The various Awards include: Golden Mustang, Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Advocate, Outstanding Student Advocate, or Honorary Life Membership. For more information about each award (plus a list of past recipients), and to download the Nomination Form please visit www.redmondhsptsa.org/awards. Nominations may be turned into the RHS Main Office or submitted via email to awards@redmondhstpsa.org by May 4th. We want to hear from you!! If you are willing to help on the PTSA Awards Committee (just one meeting - less than 2 hours) please contact Jen Curran at jenlcurran@hotmail.com.
THE LWSD SPECIAL NEEDS PTSA MEETING ON TUESDAY!
On April 17th there will be a special interactive workshop on INCLUSION. Come meet Special Services Director Paul Vine and the Associate Directors for Coffee at 6:30 p.m. The meeting itself begins at 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the LWSD Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th Street in Redmond.
Childcare
: Complimentary child care is available for meeting attendees. To sign up, 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. Click here for their flyer.
PAST NEWSLETTERS ON PTSA WEBSITE.
Did you miss last weeks newsletter? All Mustang Weeklies are posted here.
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JUNIOR (CLASS OF 2019) PARENT NIGHT.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018. 6:00-7:00 pm. RHS PAC.
The RHS Counseling Team would like to invite you to Junior Parent Night on Wednesday, April 18th in the RHS Performing Arts Center from 6:00-7:00 pm. We will be sharing information about your students' upcoming senior year, graduation requirements, and post high school planning. We hope to see you there!
WORLD LANGUAGE CREDIT OPTIONS. 5/2.
Per state law, district policy allows students who can demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English to earn credits by taking a World Language Competency test.
The final World Language Competency Test date for 2017-18: May 2, 2018 at Juanita High School.
Students are required to graduate with two credits in a World Language. Students have two options if they wish to pursue an alternative to the required two World Language credits:
- A student may elect to pursue credit in areas other than world language if the choice is based on a career-oriented course of study identified in the student's High School and Beyond Plan.
- Students also have the option of pursuing competency/proficiency credit by participating in a World Language Assessment Day.
For more information click here.
SBA & WCAS TESTING IN MAY. 5/21-5/25. During the week of May 21-25, 2018 Redmond High School will have all 10th and 11th grade students participating in state required testing.To prepare for testing students will need to have a functioning school issued laptop, charger, and headphones. The school bell schedule will be altered during testing week. On test days, non-testers will have a late start with school starting at 10 am. Testers will start at the regular 7:30 am time. More details to come as we get closer to testing.
RHS 2018-2019 SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE.
LWSD has announced that school start and end times will be changing in the 2018-19 school year.
In the Fall at Redmond High School, a 7-period day will be implemented and the end-of-day will be extended by twenty minutes.
In order to ensure that families have ample time to plan, here is our RHS Bell Schedule for the 2018-2019 7-period school day.
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!
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RHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS FOR 2018-2019.
RHS Dance Team just returned from USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim, CA with a 2nd Place Championship win! Want to be part of the Redmond High School Dance Team? Join us for tryout prep days Wednesday thru Friday to learn the routine you will perform to a panel. On Monday come back for your official tryout. Tryout application and required teacher/community leader forms on our website
www.redmonddanceteam.com.
When
* PREP DAYS - Wednesday April 25th - Friday April 27th 3-5 PM
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MANDATORY PARENT MEETING (attend one) - Thursday April 19th at 6:30 PM or Tuesday April 24th at 6:30 PM
* OFFICIAL TRYOUT DAY - Monday April 30th 3:30-6 PM
What to wear
* Appropriate dance/workout attire (NO street clothes/shoes!)
What to bring
* Water bottle, RHS Dance Team Student Application page (on team website), signed by dancer and parent, and Athletic Clearance Card
Mandatory Athletic Clearance Card. Fill out the sports
physical and medical history forms (can be found on the RHS website here (under Athletics) to get your Clearance Card.
DRAMA BOOSTERS. SUPPORTING RHS THEATRE ARTS.
Redmond Drama is going to Ashland, Oregon! RHS Drama will be attending the Oregon Shakespeare Festival May 24-27th in Ashland, Oregon! This is an amazing opportunity to experience world class theatre. Trip includes bus transportation, hotel, meals, and tickets to see Shaekspeare, Jane Austen, and the world premiere of "Manahatta." For more information visit http://www.redmonddrama.org/
REMINDER - 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.
DISTRICT WIDE STEM CHALLENGE KICKS OFF IN 2 WEEKS ON APRIL 23rd!
WHAT IS IT?
The KITE STEM Challenge is a 3-week competition open to all K-12 students within the LWSD. Cash prizes totally $40,000 will be distributed to the winning schools! The competition promotes STEM education while simultaneously encouraging students to get outside and enjoy Kirkland Parks! Students can sign up now at
www.kitestem.org
and start playing on April 23rd.
Take a look at this 3 minute informational
video
produced by a LWSD high school student!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR US?
Your school can WIN cash for STEM related programs.
1st Place High School - $10,000
2nd Place High School - $5,000
3rd Place High School - $3,000
Prizes will be distributed at an award ceremony at Google on May 23rd.
HOW CAN MY SCHOOL GET INVOLVED?
Start by looking over the
Action Plan
.
You will find everything you need to know about the KITE STEM Challenge and how to get involved. (See page 7 for specifics pertaining to PTSA).
Attend a Webinar - our team is hosting a webinar on
April 17 to explain how the Challenge works and ways to boost participation among your student body (see page 3 of the
Action Plan
for dates and times) Dial-in Number (US): (712) 775-7270 Access Code: 227336 Join the Online Meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/kitestem
HOW TO PLAY!
Students can download the KITE STEM app to a mobile device starting on April 23rd. The app will prompt them to answer STEM related, grade appropriate questions. The more students participate the more chance your school has to win. Students that play outside in a Kirkland Park get even more chances to win!
WHO'S ON BOARD?
Kirkland Parks Foundation, Google, LSWD, Pacific Science Center, LWSF, Eastside Audubon, City of Kirkland, Brilliant
If you have any other questions, check the Action Plan or our website at www.kitestem.org. If you don't find the answer there, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to partnering with you!
Ready, Set, STEM!
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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!
Coming up in the College & Career Center
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Monday 4/16 - The Marines will be here at lunch. Stop in!
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Wednesday 4/18 - UNLV (University of Las Vegas) will be here at 12:05.
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Thursday 4/19 - The Army will be here at lunch. Stop in!
BATTERY CHARGING STATION
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Is your battery running low? Have no fear! Plug in at the new charging station in the College & Career Center (Room E111). No more need to sit on the floor in the hallway! Our new device charging station is equipped with both plugs and USB ports - Stop in and take a look!
LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
?
Rosa Parks Elementary is looking for volunteers to help during a parent night event.
When: Thursday April 19th from 6:10-8:20 pm
Opportunities for Kelsey Creek Summer Art Camp, Kelsey Creek Farm's special event, Kelsey Creek Equine Camp, Kelsey Creek Summer Farm Program & Kelsey Creek Little Farmers Camp. For more information contact Pam Myers pmyers@bellevuewa.gov
425-452-7688. Kelsey Creek Farm, 410 130th PL SE, Bellevue, WA
kelseycreekfarm@bellevuewa.gov
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 OPENS FRIDAY
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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.
COUNSELORS' CORNER. Nuts & Bolts, Second Semester Schedule Changes, Seniors, and more.
Detail.
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GRAD NIGHT TICKET DEADLINE April 15.
Attention Senior Class of 2018 - The deadline for purchasing a Grad Night Ticket is April 15. Don't delay, buy today, for the fun-filled, safe, all night party!
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: 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 Redmond Lions Club Community Service Award -- $500 - deadline 4/27/18 Bio-Rad Scholarship -- 2 x $1,000 - deadline April 27, 2018 Redmond High School PTSA Scholarship -- one to five $1,000 available - deadline 2 pm, 4/27/18 Eastside Windermere Foundation Scholarship -- $1,500 - deadline 4/30/18 Redmond Rotary Club 'Service Above Self' General Scholarship -- up to $3,000 offered to one or more students - deadline 4/30/18 Nokomis Club -- $1,000 - deadline 5/7/18
Sandburg or Discovery School Alumni -- 2 x $1,000 - deadline 5/11/18 Those accepted to DigiPen - DigiPen will be awarding two President's Scholarships to current high school seniors. Students accepted to DigiPen may apply for 50% tuition rate for four-year DigiPen undergraduate programs. One scholarship is offered in the Art field and one in the Computer Science field. Students have been given instructions on how to apply. Deadline 4/23/18.
Scholarship applications 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.
CITY OF REDMOND TEEN PROGRAM.
The Old Fire House Teen Center is hosting AP test tutoring and study sessions.
We'll be providing space for group and individual study sessions, snacks to keep students' minds alert, and insider test taking strategies to help you feel confident and ready to conquer your tests. These sessions will be led by OFH staff Saara, a test prep instructor and with a MA in teaching and Ivy, a math tutor and a recent AP graduate! Tues - Thurs 3pm -5pm, April 24th - 26th and May 1st - 3rd. Old Fire House Teen Center, entrance on corner of NE 80th St & 165th Ave, next to NAPA Auto Parts.
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.
COLLEGE PLANNING CLASSES
at 7pm on May 3rd at Redmond Library & May 9th at Kenmore Library
This information packed class will focus on high school juniors and will address the following:
Helping students decide which colleges to apply to.
What the more selective colleges really want to see in your student's application.
Why standardized tests are important and which one to take; the SAT/ACT.
How to maximize your student's potential to receive scholarships, grants, and other forms of gift-aid.
Illustrate to families how to attend a PRIVATE COLLEGE for a Public College Price. Click here for the flyer.
VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP: Great opportunity for students interested in expressing themselves and capturing the world around them! The City of Redmond is offering an all week visual arts workshop July 23rd-27th. Morning classes focus on digital photography and afternoons on digital moving making. All classes taught by Nat Seymour, local professional photographer and documentarian. Photography:
https://bit.ly/2HnoW22 Movie Making:
https://bit.ly/2IP40OM Email
rbecker@redmond.gov for more info!
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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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