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Superintendent's Message
Dear RBHS Students, Families, Staff, and Community,
Another school year has concluded. The commencement for the Class of 2018 occurred on Friday, May 25, 2018. It was a beautiful ceremony highlighted by the smiling faces and happy tears of the graduates and families.
The summer break is just beginning for the students and faculty, but we are already looking ahead to 2018-2019 (the first day of student attendance is August 14). Inside this edition, you will find information about the residency process scheduled for three dates in July. Please make sure to read that information carefully and participate accordingly.
I hope everyone has a safe summer and returns rested and ready to start the new school year.
Below are some items of interest
Cordially,
Kevin Skinkis, Ed.D
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Track and Tennis Courts (Open for Public Use)
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I would like to remind everyone about public use of the track and tennis courts. Please follow the guidelines and restrictions posted at the entrances to the athletic complex and tennis courts. These facilities will be monitored by RB staff and local authorities.
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The Board of Education will have only one meeting per month during the summer. Meetings will be held on June 12, July 10, and August 14 in Conference Room 201 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Information regarding Board meetings can be found on the RB website under the Board of Education tab or watch the meetings on
www.rbtv.tv.
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Principal's Message
Another school year has flown by! We have said goodbye to the
397 students that comprise the 110th graduating class of RB. This fall the Class of 2018 will be attending 99 different colleges and universities in 29 different states. Nine students are due our profound appreciation for joining the military to serve our country. We wish them all the best of luck as they continue to grow and experience new educational opportunities.
We also say goodbye to one of our social workers, Mari Mortensen, who retired this school year. I would like to thank her for her dedication to RB and its students.
As we look forward to next school year, please mark your calendars for our annual residency event, which will take place on July 12, 18, and 24 from
12:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional information about scheduling your appointment for one of these dates will be emailed home later this month and can be found on the
RBHS website
. Students entering grades 9 and 12 have additional health requirements to fulfill before the start of the school year. Incoming freshmen will need a current physical and updated immunization record. Senior students will need to show proof of receiving two doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV) unless the first dose was administered after 16 years of age. In this case, only one dose after 16 years of age is required. For more information about both of these requirements, please visit the
RBHS Health Office website
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Have a safe and restful summer break!
Kristin
Principal
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The annual Residency dates are set for July 12, 18, and 24 from
12:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional information about scheduling your  appointment for one of these dates will be emailed later this month. Parents/guardians and students that are currently enrolled must attend this event to establish residency and re-register for the new school year. Also at this event, students will take their yearbook pictures and receive their class schedule and ID. The Class of 2022 will receive a Chromebook.
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Immunization Update for the Class of 2019
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All students entering 12th grade will be required to show proof of recent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). They will need to provide proof of receiving two doses unless the first dose was administered after 16 years of age. In this case, only one dose after 16 years of age is required. Students who do not provide the proper documentation of this vaccination before August 14 will be excluded from school. Please contact your health care provider with any questions.
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Class of 2019 - Senior Portrait Information
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Seniors will be assigned a time over the summer by Prestige Portraits, the senior division of Lifetouch. They should have received their appointment letters within the first two weeks of May. Once the letter is received, they will need to confirm or reschedule their appointment time with the code provided in the letter. If you do not receive a letter, go to www.prestigeportraits.com to look up your appointment time. If you have questions about portraits, please call 630-910-6800 and select option 5.
Portrait Dates/Times
Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 15
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge
Retake Portrait Date/Times
Wednesday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 24
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge
*Yearbook Only Date/Time
Friday, September 14 - During Lunches and after school in the Alumni Lounge
*This day is the last chance a Senior can get photographed to be in the yearbook. Only the yearbook photo will be taken, no additional poses or outfits. No fee will be charged to the student, and they will receive a proof in the mail so they can place an order if they choose.
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The Senior Picnic was held on May 18, in the field house for the graduating class. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers were prepared by the Administration for lunch, and an ice cream bar was served for dessert. There were several activities such as
a huge
obstacle course, a photo booth, and DJ. Yearbooks
were distributed
, and students had the opportunity to sign them.
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On May 18, the Shenanigans Improv Team put on their Spring Show! It opened with a short film written, directed, and edited by the team. The rest of the show was a combination of improv games and sketches written by the team. It was enjoyed by a full house in the Little Theater!
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WE Day
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AP already brings college-level learning into the high school classroom. Now in partnership with educational partner
WE
, AP is bringing the  classroom into the world. By combining the academic challenge and rigor of Advanced Placement® with WE's education and citizenship model, AP with WE Service creates an opportunity for students to consider their classroom work and how it applies to the real world while working closely with their peers to address social issues.
During the 2017-18 school year, a selected group of teachers from around the country implemented the program. At RBHS, AP Computer Science-A teacher, Sandy Czajka, and AP Spanish teachers, Jessica Mauritzen and Jill McGrath, implemented this program in their classrooms. The culminating event for the classes occurred on April 25 at the Allstate Arena as the students attended WE Day.
WE Day is a powerful, life-changing event that combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change. Students cannot buy a ticket to WE Day; instead, they must earn it with one act of local service and one act of global service. WE Day brings together world-renowned speakers and award-winning performers with tens of thousands of young people to celebrate their contributions and kick-start another year of change.
Our AP Computer Science-A and AP Spanish students attended WE Day  and heard from Chris Gardner, Julia Gillard, Margaret Trudeau, and several others who spoke on how the WE philosophy is meant for positive change while also enjoying performances by celebrities Jordan Fisher, Ally Brooke, Lonnie Chavis, Daya, and many others. RBHS students Alexa Camacho, Kylee Hernandez, and Jack Xin had a special moment at WE Day representing RBHS when they gave an on-stage presentation to the audience of over 15,000 people about the AP with WE program and their projects in AP Spanish on behalf of the College Board. Great job to all the students and teachers who participated in this wonderful program and event!
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Music Notes
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Ukulele Concert
 On May 18, students in the fourth rotation of the Fine Arts Survey class rocked their ukuleles in the first outdoor concert. It was a fun event for all.
Apollo Awards
On May 17, the Music Department celebrated the 10th annual Apollo Awards. The Apollo Awards were created to celebrate the musical achievements and accomplishments of our music students and the entire program. The awards ceremony concert is a perfect way to end our year featuring all of our performing ensembles in concert together one last time and to celebrate our fantastic music seniors.
Quincy Jones Award: Joseph Angeloni
National Marching Award: Ben Schulte
Directors Award for Orchestra: Laura McLean and Anna Souders
Patrick Gilmore Award for Band: Natalie Lisle
Directors Award for Choir: Lidija Kutlesa and Katherine Lahart
Directors Award for Jazz Band: Joey Kinnan and Joseph Connelly
National Orchestra Award: Adam Wang
John Phillip Sousa Award: Kaitlin Gaynor
National Choral Award: Johnathan Wells
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Adam Wang
Apollo Award: Kaitlin Gaynor
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Spring results as of May 17
Boys Tennis:
5th Place finish in the MSC. Finished their season at the Lyons High School Sectional on May 18.
Boys Track
: MSC Conference Champs for 6th Year in a Row. Competed in the Sectional at Morton High School on May 18.
Boys Volleyball
: Currently have not completed their season. They play their IHSA Regional at the Illinois Math and Science Academy against Marmion Academy on May 21.
Boys Water Polo
: Finished 13-17 overall. Finished their season at the Fenwick IHSA Sectional on May 11.
Badminton
: Finished with a record of 5-3 for both Varsity and JV. Finished their season at the Hinsdale Central Sectional in 4th place.
Softball:
Currently have not completed their season. They will be playing Hinsdale South in the IHSA Regional on May 24 at Hinsdale South.
Girls Water Polo
: Had an outstanding 23-8 regular season. Finished their season at the Fenwick IHSA Sectional on May 10.
Girls Track
: Had their IHSA Sectional Meet at Lyons on May 12, and Isabel Montefinese qualified for IHSA State in the Discus.
Girls Soccer
: 2nd Place Finish in the MSC. Play Glenbard South in the IHSA Regional Championship on Saturday, May 19.
Baseball:
2nd Place finish in the MSC Blue Division. They will play on Thursday, May 24, at Mt. Carmel for the first game of the Regional.
Summer camp
All Summer Camp dates and times are published and posted on
http://il.8to18.com/RBHS
under Resources. Sign-ups and payments will go through our business office.
The Riverside Brookfield HS Athletic Boosters are always appreciative of help. Please consider joining the Boosters since all of their funds go directly to RB Athletics. You can register for membership online at http://www.boosterapp.com/rbhs/. All members are invited to the monthly Booster meetings that fall on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge.
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Student of the Quarter - 4th Quarter Recipients
Congratulations to the following students who are the recipients of this year's 4th Quarter - Student of the Quarter awards: Alexa Camacho,
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Front Row
: Breanna Celestin, Natalie Lisle, Ashley Whigam, Vivian Pina, and Alexa Camacho. Back Row: Ms. Smetana, Dominique Rodriguez, Kathryn Iwaniec, Kylee Hernandez, and Ryan Cermak. Not Pictured: Katherine Lahart and Taylor Williams
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Breanna Celestin, Ryan Cermak, Kylee Hernandez, Kathryn Iwaniec, Katherine Lahart, Natalie Lisle, Vivian Pina, Dominique Rodriguez, Ashley Whigam, Taylor Williams, and Julian Zamora.
These students were nominated by
their teachers or Administrators for demonstrating one or more of the Character Counts Pillars:
Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Trustworthiness, Caring, and Citizenship.
The students and their family members were invited to a Breakfast ceremony on May 16, at 7:15 a.m. in the Alumni Lounge.
State Math Competition
On May 5, 11 students competed in the ICTM State Math Competition.  During the opening ceremonies, seniors who had competed all four years were recognized. RB's own, Jackson Hajer was one of those seniors! He is only the second RB student to have accomplished this great honor. Because some students reported being very nervous, the students didn't compete as well as they would have liked. It is still a great accomplishment just to make it to the competition. Jackson Hajer and Jason Kenny placed 9th in the Orals Team Competition! The other students competing were Kaitlin Gaynor, Mary Clare Greenlees, Hailey Jurgens, Luka Malovic, Radka Pribyl Pierdinock, Andres Resto, Joey Vitek, Jacob Wardzala, and Elise Wojack.
The National German Exam
The National German Exam, given by the AATG (American Association of Teachers of German), was taken in Semester II by RB German students in our World Language Lab over the course of two days. The first day of testing consisted of listening and viewing skills. While the second testing day concentrated on reading skills, including the reading and interpreting of graphs, which is part of the pre-AP evaluation. The National German tests contents are filled with authentic German materials, such as conversations between native speakers. The following students earned awards for their exemplary performance on the National German exam.
German I
Gold Medal: Viktoria Hanson
Silver Medal: Abigail Morrissey and Zoe Mazurkiewicz
Bronze Medal: James Berger and Redmond Bauer
Achievement Awards: Ryan Lach, Owen Mars, Kornelia Modrusic, Marina Silvestri, Nikola Kusic, Qinn Van Nice, and Dominique Rodriguez
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Excellence and Ethics
in Education
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Important Dates
Please check our website for the dates and locations of all performances and events.
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June 4 - 27
Summer School Session I
June 12
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
June 28 - July 24
Summer School Session II
July 12
Residency
By appointment
12:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Currently enrolled students only)
July 18
Residency
By appointment
12:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Currently enrolled students only)
July 24
Residency
By appointment
12:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Currently enrolled students only)
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Contact Us
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(708) 442-7500
newsletter@rbhs208.net
See our website for individual staff email addresses
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