Week of October 6, 2024

October 9 - Chipotle Fundraiser for the RHS Girls Soccer Team

October 16 - First PTSA General Membership Meeting

October 18 - No School - Leap Day

October 24 - Reflections Submission Deadline

October 30 - Heritage Restaurant Fundraising Dinner

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00pm

Redmond High School Library

Please join us for our first General Membership Meeting this year.

The PTSA has partnered with Heritage Restaurant in Woodinville for a fundraising dinner on Wednesday, October 30. The RHS PTSA will receive a portion of food sales from that day, either lunch or dinner when you mention the RHS PTSA.

There are a few ways to support us:

• Dine in - enjoy a great meal from their menu in the restaurant, let them know you are part of the RHS fundraiser.
• Take out - order from the regular menu and get the food to go, just mention RHS PTSA when ordering.
• Preorder and pickup - preorder the special family meal of Stuffed Chicken for take-out. Order by Monday, October 28 - pickup on Wednesday, October 30. Mention you are part of the RHS fundraiser.

It is a great way to support a local restaurant and support the PTSA’s Grad Night Celebration at the same time, all while eating fantastic food.

It’s pizza time! Starting today and for the next 4 weeks, we’re selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes to raise money for Redmond High School Grad Night Celebration. Don't feel like cooking tonight or just want a pizza party? Little Caesars will be able to help you out. Whether it is a freshly baked pizza or a pizza meal kit! All proceeds go to Grad Night Celebration fundraising. To reach our goal, we need everyone’s help. It’s easy to join the fun!

ORDER LITTLE CAESARS

The Reflections Program is a National PTA cultural arts competition. Students use their creative talents to express themselves through an original work of art in response to a theme.

The theme for this year's program is “Accepting Imperfection". Art work can be expressed in one or more of the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Visit our Reflections page for more information.

Entry information is now available on our website. Deadline to enter is Thursday, October 24.

REFLECTIONS INFORMATION

Have you recently given to the PTSA's Pass the Hat fundraising campaign or volunteered your time at one of the early back-to-school-year events?

Does your employer match donations and volunteer time? As we enter the new school year, we want to remind you about corporate matching. Many companies will match their employees' charitable contributions, effectively doubling each donation. They will also match volunteer hours making your volunteer time even more impactful. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Boeing, Starbucks are a few that may match.

Redmond High School PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization and we can provide neccessary documents for your matching requirements. We are already listed on the most widely-used corporate internal giving websites, so please search for "Redmond High School PTSA" or "RHS PTSA".

Thank you if you already donated to RHS PTSA or volunteered this school year. Your donations and time help enhance the educational experience of our students.

The Volunteer Spotlight hopes to recognize those who provide their time and efforts to Redmond High School students, staff, and community. Thank you for your amazing dedication and support. We are a better organization because of you! It's a recurring feature that strives to shine light on PTSA's greatest assets, our volunteers!

Our first of the school year is Volunteer Spotlight is on Sophia Nam! Sophia shared with us, a little bit about herself and what motivates her to volunteer at RHS! Sophia writes, "What I love about volunteering at RHS is that it provides you with a glimpse of what high school is all about for our children, as well as the opportunity to engage with the community... As we all know, RHS is a huge school, and the community’s dedication and support are paramount in its success." Please click on the link below to read more!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: SOPHIA NAM

If you'd like someone to be featured in our series, please email us at volunteers@redmondhsptsa.org.

No President = No PTSA. That's right everyone, without a PTSA President, there can be no PTSA. Washington State requires all registered organizations to have a President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The RHS PTSA is still in urgent need of a President for the 2024-2025 school year. Save the PTSA by becoming our President! If you like being a leader, this may be the role for you. There is training to learn the official PTSA stuff and many other board members will be there for support. Prior Board experience on any PTSA or other community organization is strongly recommended.

• The role can be shared by two people: The president position can also be filled with 2 people as Co-Presidents. Bring a friend and do the tasks together!
• You will become a hero to all RHS families: Help guide and lead the PTSA this year!
• You won't be alone! Other board members are here to support and help get you up to speed!



If you have any questions about the role or if you would like to volunteer, please send an email to volunteers@redmondhsptsa.org. We would love to hear from you!

Senior Portraits Info:

Sizing Info:

• File Type: .jpg, .tif, .png, and .heic
• High Resolution (400-500 dpi)
• Max file size 50 MB
• Max image size 10,000 pixels x 10,000 pixels
• Recommended size 800 pixels x 1000 pixels
• RGB file format (no CMYK)

Where to Upload:

• Use QR Code on the Flyer
• UPLOAD SENIOR PORTRAITS
• Make sure to select the Portrait option!

Due Date: Friday, January 10

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Senior Ads:

Pricing:

• Full Page $250
• Half Page $138
• Quarter Page $76

Where to Create / Purchase One:

• Use QR code on Flyer
• PURCHASE SENIOR ADS

Due Date: Friday, January 31

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Chipotle Fundraiser for RHS Girls Soccer Program

Stop by Chipotle at 17875 Redmond Way Ste 170 on Wednesday, October 9 from 4-8pm for a quick bite or pick up an order to go and 25% of event sales will be donated to the RHS Girls Soccer team.

Order online for pickup using code 2GZAX3A or show the flyer in the restaurant.

Thank you for supporting our RHS Girls Soccer Program!

Join us at our next Parent Chat to discover strategies for integrating lessons into daily life and setting your child up for long-term success. Gain insights and resources to help nurture capable, self-reliant adults, no matter your child’s age. Essential life skills, such as communication, emotional intelligence, personal finance and critical thinking, will be covered.

Wednesday, October 9 from 7-8pm, over Zoom.

REGISTER FOR PARENT CHAT

LWPTSA Council is pleased to announce the expansion of the award-winning Lake Washington High School College Essay Workshop (CEW). Started in 2015, the program provides seniors with college application essay and personal statement support. We also steer students in the right direction for any additional help they may need. Trained CEW volunteers help students with their college application essays, personal statements and supplements. Encourage your student to join us!

COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP SIGN UP

National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11. During this week of interactive education, voters have the opportunity to find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and inspire others to get involved. 

To learn more about all things related to voting in Washington State, visit this helpful WA Election Information website.

Remember to vote by Tuesday, November 5!

REGISTER TO VOTE

Join the Washington State PTA for a "NO on Initiatives 2109 and 2117" Roundtable on Tuesday, October 8 from 7-8pm to learn more about how these initiatives would negatively impact education funding and more. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share information on voting in November.

For more background on WSPTA's opposition to I-2109 and I-2117, please read this press release.

LWPTSA Council and the RHS PTSA Board are also urging members to vote NO on I-2109 and NO on I-2117.

REGISTER FOR WSPTA ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE

Join parents, educators and community members on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30pm on Zoom for the LWPTSA Council Advocacy Roundtable. Discuss and collaborate on crucial advocacy issues like school funding, equity, student safety and legislative changes affecting our district.

Your input is valuable, whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting. Together, we can shape a promising future for our schools. Contact Zahra Eslami, LWPTSA Council VP of Advocacy, at advocacy@lwptsa.net with any questions.

REGISTER FOR LWPTSA ADVOCACY ROUNDTABLE

Join PTSA members from across the state for the 46th annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, October 27 at Seattle Pacific University. This incredible weekend of advocacy and education will include networking, training, guest speakers and panels. Delegates will discuss, debate, and vote on new issues and resolutions, including the adoption of WSPTA’s 2024-2026 legislative platform and top five issues.

Your voice matters! Register by Monday, October 14. Visit the Advocacy page on our website for more details.

Questions about how Legislative Assembly works? Come to WSPTA's virtual Q&A drop-in hours to discuss how to participate in Legislative Assembly, what to expect, how to be a delegate for your PTA, and how to get feedback on issues and resolutions prior to the event.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 7-8PM SIGN UP

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 12-1PM SIGN UP

Jefferson Scholarship: Full Merit-Based Scholarship to the University of Virginia

Jefferson Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and engaged citizenship. Recipients receive the entire cost of attendance at UVA and many supplemental enrichment experiences—a value of nearly $364,000.

Criteria:

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to attract to the University of Virginia the most promising student leaders in the world, individuals who demonstrate superior potential for providing exceptional contributions to the University as students and to the world at large as alumni of the University. In granting the awards, the Foundation looks for excellence in:

1. Leadership ability
2. Scholarship ability
3. Responsible citizenship

To be eligible to compete, a nominee must:

1. Be an enrolled member of the current graduating class who has not yet received a diploma.
2. Be selected by their school as the nominee.
3. Not have been previously nominated for a Jefferson or Walentas Scholarship.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be nominated for the Jefferson Scholarship, please email Ms. Wu at rwu@lwsd.org by Sunday, October 20 to address how you meet the stated criteria: Excellence in leadership ability, scholarship ability, and responsible citizenship. The selected nominee will be notified by Ms. Wu around Friday, November 15. See details on the CCC web page under the Scholarship and the RHS CCC Events Calendars.

Look for more opportunities on the bulletin boards down the hall from the CCC and on the CCC web page under the following calendars: Student Opportunities, RHS CCC Events, LWSD Community Events or the Scholarship Deadline.

Washington Aerospace Scholars

Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing STEM pathways through the exploration of space and space travel. This program provides the opportunity to earn five science credits through the University of Washington!

Program participants must be high school juniors (11th grade) and residents of Washington. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 22. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis while space lasts.

More information can be found here.