Mon Oct 21st: LWSD School Board Meeting @7 PM in LWSD Resource Center
Wed Oct 23rd: Fall Band Concert @7 PM in the PAC
Wed Oct 23rd: Multi-Lingual Parent Night @6:30 PM in the RHS Library
Wed Oct 30th: Fall Choir Concert @7 PM in the PAC
Mon Nov 4th: LWSD School Board Meeting @7 PM in LWSD Resource Center
Tue Nov 5th: Last Day of the 1st Quarter
Wed Nov 6th: RHS College & Career Fair @4 to 6 PM in Main Gym
Thu Nov 7th to Sat Nov 9th: Fall Drama Show @7 PM in the PAC
Mon Nov 11th: No School - Veteran's Day
Wed Nov 13th: RHS PTSA General Membership Meeting @6 PM in the RHS Library
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Hello Mustangs Families!
Our community has experienced great sadness and pain this week with the passing of a fellow Mustang, Zac Mercado. We hope that Zac's family can feel our collective support during this time.
One Herd, One Home is truly who Redmond High School Mustangs are. With the outpouring of support for our students and families, we couldn't be more proud to call ourselves
Mustangs. A special thank you goes to the many parents and community members who showed up to RHS Tuesday, as school was released, and held signs stating
"You Matter."
Yes, Mustangs, each and everyone one of you matter.
Nothing can prepare us for the sudden and unexpected death of a friend, classmate, or sibling. Each of us reacts to grief and tragedy in our own ways. Principal VanderVeer and others have shared the many emotional changes your child and you may go through. It is important to realize that these emotions can surface at any time -- Today, tomorrow, in a month.
Sage advice from Teen Wise states that while supporting a teen can be tricky, the most important action you can take is finding the balance to give your teen space to work through their feelings, all while showing them you are there for them, unconditionally. There is no one way to grieve, so creating space for understanding will help your child, and you, through this.
You know your child better than anyone. If you sense your child, or you, are struggling with this, please access help.
If your teen is in crisis, they can access a free 24/7, confidential text message service to help people in crisis: Text HOME to 741741.
Thank you for your continued support!
GO STANGS!
Sincerely,
Meredith Cain and Michelle Obenaus
RHS PTSA Co-Presidents
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RHS WEEKLY BULLETIN
Families, are you getting the RHS Weekly Bulletin on Thursdays? This newsletter published by the school includes more detailed information about school specific events such as schedule changes for events, AP exams, senior timeline, etc. If your’re not receiving the email please send your name & email along with the name of your enrolled student to Mary Asplund by clicking the button below.
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RHS PTSA HOLIDAY BAZAAR 2019
Save the date! Saturday December 14, 2019
It is ON! Please mark your calendar for December 14th from 10 AM to 4 PM for our Annual RHS Holiday Bazaar at the Redmond High School! We have over 80 vendors this year featuring their unique arts & crafts, as well as, a variety of food trucks to satisfy your appetite! Download the flyer!
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ASVAB TESTING - Nov 19th
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
The ASVAB will be given at RHS on Tuesday November 19th at 7:30 am. This is open to sophomores, juniors & seniors. The test helps predict future academic and occupational success both in and out of the military. It does not commit you to do anything, rather can help you determine your own interests and aptitude even if you are not planning to enter the military or are undecided.
The test is FREE and students taking the test will be excused from their morning classes. Sign up in the College & career Center, room E111.
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - UPDATE
We currently have 461 members and our membership goal for the year is 761. Be one of the 300 and join RHS PTSA today to help us speak up for every student. Members receive discounts through their membership with Washington State and National PTA as well as access to the student directory (currently in production). Directories will be available by the end of the month. The directory list comes from the district enrollment report, if your family opted out of sharing information through the district but would still like to be included in the directory email your student’s name, grade, and your names and contact information (phone / email) to our membership chair using the button below.
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BE IN THE KNOW!
Check out the latest happenings with the Redmond High School students, faculty, and staff by visiting our website and Facebook page with the buttons below!
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Reflections, WSPTSA Essay Contest, Grad Night, Senior Breakfast, ACT/SAT Practice Tests, WSPTS//Game Development Competition,
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2019/2020 PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM - "LOOK WITHIN"
ATTENTION ARTISTS!
DEADLINE IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! There are just TWO more weeks until the deadline for your Reflections artwork. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your amazing talents. Be proud and share your artwork with the world!
Artwork in the following areas can be submitted - Dance Choreography, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
All entries are due Friday, October 25th in the RHS Library. Entry forms and Official Rules can be picked up from the library or by clicking the button below!
For questions regarding the Reflections program, please use the email button below.
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WA STATE PTA GAME DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
The WSPTA/Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program open to students in grades 9-12 attending a school with a PTA in good standing (RHS PTSA is in good standing). The competition provides an opportunity for students, either individually or in teams of up to six members, to use their creative talents and express themselves by developing a computer game. Students’ submissions are judged in the following areas: game of the year, arts and animation, game design, programming (code), and audio design. This year's theme is Animals.
The online intent to submit forms are due January 15, 2020, and information can be found by clicking the button below.
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REFLECTION THEME SEARCH - OPEN TO ALL
The theme is determined by National PTA, from student submissions.
The due date for submitting a theme search entry is November 1, 2019. Entries are to be emailed to reflections@wastatepta.org or mailed to the WSPTA office (1304 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402). This is a received by date, not a postmarked date.
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E-Prep, Hospitality, School Beautification, Staff Appreciation, and Sustainability.
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A BUSY YEAR FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The Sustainability team is busy planning for a productive year. Green Team has new members and Sports teams and Clubs are being scheduled to help with beautification around the campus.
There are plenty of opportunities for more parent volunteers on PTSA Sustainability team. If you have a passion for sustainable gardening or sustainability in general, please reach out to us. We have lots to do to bring RHS back to being the Greenest School in the District.
Congratulations are due to Redmond High School and it’s Green Team.
RHS was awarded the Level 3 distinction from King County Green Schools. This means the school maintains Levels 1 (Waste Reduction & Recycling) & 2 (Energy Reduction) as well Level 3 (Water Conservation).
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COMING SOON
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NO IDLE ZONES @ RHS
LWSD is implementing No Idle Zones at all schools this year. Signage has been placed at all Elementary Schools. Over winter break signage at Middle and High Schools will be installed. As the temperature drops the temptation to keep the engine running while waiting for students is high.
Please use restraint by turning off your engine while waiting at school or neighborhood bus drop-off/pickup areas.
PLEASE bring this topic to the attention of your driving age students. Sitting in a warm car before school is very tempting (and currently observed). Promoting the idea of saving money on gas may be an incentive to turn off the engine.
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IN THE KNOW:
- Do you know why we don’t recycle plastics bags?
- Button below is a great YouTube video explaining why
- Field Trip Opportunity: Tour Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
- Saturday, October 26
- 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
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News from RHS Drama Boosters
Dog Sees God
performance - Make plans to see the first performance from the drama department for this school year.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a teenage blockhead performances will be Nov 7-9 and Nov 14-16. Buy tickets online up to the day before the event. Or, buy your tickets at the door.
Stay informed about RHS Drama - Find more information about the year and all events on the RHS Drama Boosters website. Follow RHS Drama on Facebook and Instagram.
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RHS GIRL'S BASKETBALL FUNDRAISING
Help support the Redmond HS Girl's Basketball team through their textile drive! Get the details and be in the know by clicking on the button below!
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College & Career Planning
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
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@rhscollegecareercenter 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!
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ALL ABOUT LINKEDIN
Juniors & Seniors – Homeroom workshop opportunity: We will talk about why LinkedIn matters as a high school student and college student, how to create a LinkedIn profile including examples, how to use LinkedIn to network, and how to use LinkedIn to find jobs and internship opportunities. Workshop will be on Wednesday October 23rd during homeroom. Presented by Lauren Troxell, Human Resources Manager at RMS US LLP. Sign up in advance in the College and Career Center, room E111. Seats will be on a first come basis so sign up today! Questions? See Mrs. Cothran or Mrs. Ferry.
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COLLEGE VISITS
College visits are listed below. We have admission representatives from all across the country come to RHS. They will share important information regarding the admission process and programs which are unique to each school. All visits are before or after school so students will not miss any instructional time. No appointment is needed and both students and/or parents are welcome to attend. Watch for updates posted outside of the College & Career Center and on our Instagram: rhscollegecareercenter.
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Next week in the College & Career Center:
Monday 21st
- Merrimack College (MA) 2:20 pm
- Purdue University (IN) 2:20 pm
Tuesday 22nd
- Binghamton University (NY) 7 am
- Duke University (NC) 7 am
- Miami of Ohio 7 am
Wednesday 23rd
- Swarthmore College (PA) 7 am
- University of San Diego 7 am
- Arizona State 12:30 pm
- Bemidji State (MN) 12:30 pm
Thursday 24th
- Cal Poly Business School (SLO) 7 am
- Loyola Marymount (LA) 7 am
- Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle) 2:20 pm
- Hofstra University (NY) 2:20 pm
- University of Utah 2:20 pm
Friday 25th
- Montana State 7 am
- The New School (NY) 7 am
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Questions? See Mrs. Cothran in the College & Career Center
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER STAFF
College & Career Specialist: Andrea Cothran 425-936-1875
College & Career Center Assistant: Cheryl Ferry 425-936-1876
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2019-2020 COUNSELORS
Counselors are assigned by student last name. Please see our current breakdown below.
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A-CAL:
CAM-FAN:
FAR-HUL:
HUM-LOO:
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LOP-MIG:
MIL-RAO:
RAS-SUR:
SUS-Z:
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Appointment scheduling and contact information available on the counseling center webpage.
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Follow the RHS PTSA Facebook Page
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Mustang Roundup
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 Alias
by noon each Friday. For more information about the PTSA, please visit our website
here
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