Husky Greetings After a Very Busy Second Week!
All seems to be settling in as our students, with the help of their advisors, teachers, and support staff, have begun to master the new schedule, new classes, new friends and just getting from one ZOOM link to another in time for their next commitment.
Behind the scenes is an incredibly talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Our teachers are subject-area specialists, first and foremost, but they also possess the drive and passion to help educate a new generation of students in their minds, hearts, and bodies, even if it means doing it in a whole new way. Our teachers are pushing students to reach their academic potential, improve their physical health and athletic abilities, and find new passions that they may have never otherwise explored.
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic participation in Back to School Night. It was great to see your faces, the turnout was a record, and the feedback has been positive. As always, constructive criticism that has been shared this week will allow us to effect changes in the future which will make our events even better. We hope you enjoyed the evening!
The start of a new school year is always exciting and we look forward to seeing you again for the Grade Level Gatherings starting with senior families on Thursday, September 10th. You can find the full schedule of these gatherings for each grade by visiting the "Announcements and Events" page of our website under the "Community Tab." You may access that page by clicking the button below.
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Our hope is to be on campus as soon as we can. You may have heard that the Los Angeles Department of Health has revised guidelines to allow certain highly specialized, small populations, such as students with IEPs, to return to campus if protocols are in place. However, the overall maximum capacity of this isolated group can only be 10% of the student body, and no more than 12 students per cohort. We have decided to wait until this capacity amount is increased before we consider bringing RHP & Renaissance cohorts to campus. We continue to evaluate the potential for REACH students to be on campus in the West Wing, and will be announcing any plans to do so next week.
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with feedback about how we are doing, at dmaher@rollinghillsprep.org. I always value your insight and perspective.
Enjoy the Holiday Weekend,
David
Pictured Above: Kate Sheehan, LSCW, and Managing Director of UCLA’s Center for Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Support (CARES), will be our next invited guest at the Reach & Renaissance Schools Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 16th at 4pm. The topic, managing anxiety during uncertainty and how to help your kids get through it, will be the focus of this session. She will provide practical strategies to help families navigate these difficult times. Please click the link below to learn more about the virtual event and RSVP.
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Tuesday Morning Meeting Zoom Link: Due to the Labor Day weekend holiday, we will be meeting as an entire school via Zoom on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:00 AM. A link to the Zoom meeting can be accessed below and a reminder e-mail will be sent that morning to all students. Please note, these meetings will use a different Zoom link each week.
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PE and School Spirit Wear - September 18 Order Deadline: We are pleased to announce the opening of our Husky School Store for Rolling Hills Prep, Renaissance, and REACH community. You can find clothing, spirit wear, and even PE clothes by clicking the button below or visiting the link on the "Announcements and Events" page of our website. Though PE uniforms are not mandatory for students during distance learning, they will be necessary at some point when we return to campus. Happy Shopping!
Transportation Information and Survey: If you are interested in utilizing bus services when we return to in-person instruction, please be sure to read the transportation information packet and fill out the survey. This was previously released on the "Back-to-School Info" page, however, you may now access this information by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
Grade Level Gatherings: As mentioned in the letter above, a schedule for the Grade Level Gatherings can be accessed by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
Back-to-School Night Intro Session Recording: The introduction session for Back-To-School Night is available for viewing by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
Back-to-School Info: The "Back-to-School Info" page has been archived, but a link to access it can be found by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
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Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools proudly partner with South Bay Families Connected, an organization dedicated to providing meaningful social-emotional wellness resources for parents and students. Additionally, our schools have a dedicated Families Connected page for our communities that can be accessed by clicking the button below. |
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Our schools rely on the generosity of our community to fund our staffing, programming, financial aid, and facilities. Additionally, community support and participation is a significant metric used to secure grants and endowments. A gift of any size is greatly appreciated. |
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