Thu Jan 16th: Suicide Awareness Presentation @7 PM in the library
Fri Jan 17th: Senior Ads due
Tue Jan 21st: LWSD Special Education Mtg @6:30 PM at LWSD Resource Center
Fri Jan 24th: Last Day of the 1st Semester
Wed Feb 5th: RHS Instrument Ensemble Concert @7:30 PM in the PAC
Tue Feb 11th: RHS Orchestra Recital Concert @7:30 PM in the PAC
Thu Feb 13th: Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Fri Feb 14th: Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Mon Feb 17th: President's Day - NO SCHOOL
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Hello Mustangs!
It's the first week of 2020 and we have already seen some snow flurries! Dr. Stavem sent families the LWSD policy on inclement weather Dec 20,2019. Click the button below for the details.
We are hoping you will join us for our first parent-centered educational event of 2020: We are pleased to welcome Peter Loft, licensed Clinical Social Worker, as he presents
Suicide Awareness: How to Help Your Child or Friend Through a Suicidal Episode, Thursday, January 16th, 7-9 PM, at the RHS Library. This is event is co-sponsored by the RHS PTSA and LWSD. Check out the flyer further into the newsletter for more information.
Another wonderful parent resource we would like to share is: The Eastlake High School PTSA is sponsoring
Parenting Tool Box For The Teenage Years, with break out sessions on The Teen Brain, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Social Media, and Building Strong Families.
Wednesday, January 22, 7-9 PM, in the Eastlake Performing Arts Center.
Thank you to those who attended our
General Membership Meeting January 8. There was some wonderful information shared by the RHS Administration, Principal Jill VanderVeer, Counselor Kimberly Herring, as well as your PTSA. Missed the meeting? Click the link to the meeting minutes below.
As always, we'd love to have you as a part of our team. We are currently seeking
3 volunteers for our 2020-2021 Nominating Committee. This is a position that requires 1-2 face-to-face meetings, and ~10 hours of volunteer time between Feb-May. Please email the presidents if you are interested in volunteering.
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Sincerely,
Meredith Cain and Michelle Obenaus
RHS PTSA Co-Presidents
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
We’re 70% of the way toward our membership goal. Have you joined RHS PTSA yet for this year? Members receive access to the student directory and other benefits and discounts from state and national PTA such as:
- 30% off online orders at Papa John’s Pizza
- 20-70% off movies, hotels, shows, and concerts through Tickets at Work (!0% extra savings if you sign up now)
- Printing discount at both FedEx Office and Office Depot / Office Max.
Add your voice to the voices of others at RHS in support of every child and join today. There’s room for you in PTSA.
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE
It is time to start building another fantastic PTSA Board for the 2020/2021 school year! Are you interested in taking on a role at the Redmond High PTSA? Click the button below for a full description of all the board and chair positions available - find your interest and join us!
We are looking for a few awesome volunteers to be a part of our Nominating Committee, too. The commitment is very low, and can be done mostly via email. Help us find some great people that may be interested in volunteering and bring them on board! If you are interested in helping, please email us!
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KNOW THE LATEST HAPPENINGS!
Want to know the latest on events with the Redmond High School students, faculty, and staff? Visit 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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REFLECTIONS PROGRAM - RHS Artists Move on to State!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend the Reflections Reception last Friday to see the beautiful art displays from our RHS artists as well as from students throughout the district.
We are so very excited and proud to announce that SIX of our Redmond High artists have earned high awards and will be moving on to the State level of competition!
Please join us in congratulating the following artists for their accomplishments and stay tuned to see how they do at State!
Congratulations to:
- Zev Sharma - Award of Excellence in Music Composition
- Tanvi Dalvi - Award of Outstanding Merit in Literature
- Samanvitha Kaushik - Award of Outstanding Merit in Photography
- Arya Lukka - Award of Merit in Literature
- Lora Kwon - Honorable Mention in Visual Arts
- Maya Adelman - Honorable Mention in Visual Arts
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WSPTA/GAME DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
As a school with a PTSA in good standing RHS students are eligible to enter the WSPTA//Game Development Competition either individually or in teams of up to six members.
Intent to submit forms are due January 15. Final projects March 1 and winners will be announced in April. The theme for this year’s competition is Animals.
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SUICIDE AWARENESS
On
Thursday, January 16,2020, at 7 PM, a presentation on "
Learn How to Help Your Child or Friend Through a Suicidal Episode" will be presented at our own Redmond High School library! Download the flyer today for more info!
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PARENTING TOOLBOX FOR THE TEENAGE YEARS
Join school and district staff, as well as local professionals, on Wednesday, January 22nd from 7-9 PM at the Eastlake HS Performing Arts Center for a night dedicated to helping parents bolster their parenting toolbox for the teenage years.
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LWPTSA COUNCIL SPECIAL EDUCATION GROUP MEETING
Next LWPTSA Council Special Education Group Meeting is on January 21, 6:30-8:30pm at LWSD Resource Center in Redmond. Sarah Arvey, a PhD candidate in Special Education at University of Washington, will present “Addressing Disability in Schools - One out of Five: Disability History and Pride Project”
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GRAPHING CALCULATOR DONATION PROGRAM
Do you have an extra graphing calculator that your student is no longer using? The RHS PTSA is partnering with the math department to collect donated used graphing calculators to help provide a class set for those in need. The math department can use either the Texas Instruments 84 or the Casio FX9750. Calculators can be dropped off in the front office and no need to have fresh batteries. Thank you so much supporting this program and helping RHS to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
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E-Prep, Hospitality, School Beautification, Staff Appreciation, and Sustainability.
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News from the RHS Dance Team Boosters
The dance team is hosting our annual competition on Saturday, January 18th at RHS. This is an ASB event and we could use some help from our awesome students needing volunteer hours. We have 19 teams from all over (as far as Yakima), coming to compete.
Anyone is welcome to come support the dance team. Competition begins at Noon, doors will open to spectators at 11 am. Tickets prices are $7 adults, $5 students with ASB card, $5 seniors & any military professionals. We have lots of food options including 2 food trucks; Ezell’s Chicken and The Cheese Pit. Competition will wrap up between 5-6 pm.
If you wish to help out, please send them an email or sign up online by clicking the buttons below.
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News from the RHS Drama Boosters
Anything Goes parent meeting on Jan 15, order forms due Jan 16. Join the Drama Boosters General Meeting on January 15 at 7:00pm in the RHS Library. Attendance is mandatory for parents of students cast in the Anything Goes. Bring your completed order form to the meeting. The order form is available on the RHS Drama webpage or using the link provided below. All order forms and money due Jan 16.
Drama Fest Script submissions due Jan 24. Drama Fest is a collection of short plays written, directed and performed by students. Students can email original scripts to Mrs. Drake by Jan 24 to be considered for Drama Fest.
Drama Club Meetings first Monday of the month. Drama club is now meeting the first Monday of every month in the choir room after school. All interested students are welcome to attend to get information on future events.
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News from the RHS Band Boosters
Citrus Fundraiser:
The Annual RHS Band Citrus fundraiser continues until January 14th! Students are taking orders for cartons of premium oranges and grapefruit! Place your order today with any band student. Fruit will be ready for delivery on Jan 25th
Mattress Fundraiser:
Our 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th! This fundraiser was very successful for us last year and we need everyone's help to make it even more successful this year!
The event will be right here at the high school, with the commons being turned into a mobile mattress showroom with 30 brand name mattresses on display. They will also have luxury pillows, sheets, mattress protectors, frames and adjustable bed frames (if you haven’t tried one of these you should come check them out). Really anything you can get from a mattress store you can get here! If you need delivery, haul away of an old mattress or even financing, it is available!
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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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INTERESTED IN TAKING A WANIC CLASS NEXT YEAR?
WANIC is the Washington Network for Innovative Careers. Registration for next year’s classes will open on Wednesday January 15th
WANIC Skill Center offers high quality tuition-free technical and professional training for high school Juniors and Seniors. These year-long, advanced-level Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are based on rigorous academic and industry standards and prepare students for career and college readiness. WANIC programs offer dual credit opportunities (both high school and college credit) and/or lead to industry certifications. Programs are designed in three period blocks allowing extended time to not only learn the theory of a subject, but to also get authentic hands-on lab experience. All classes earn Occupation Education high school credits and may offer other course equivalencies towards high school graduation requirements.
Classes include Automotive Technology, Dental Careers, Digipen Art & Animation, Digipen Music and Sound Design, Digipen Video Game Programming, Fire & EMS, Health Science Careers (nursing), Medical Careers & MORE!
For more information or to register online, go to their website or see Mrs. Cothran in the College & Career Center.
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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:
None scheduled
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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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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
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