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November 21, 2016
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NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 23 - 25
There will be no school Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 due to Thanksgiving Recess.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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Students in the Drawing and Painting class taught by Mr. Woodward recently completed a figure drawing unit that finished with a self-portrait. The class started the project by venturing outside the classroom and collecting grape vines from along the fence. The vines were cut into pencil sized pieces and then place inside of a metal can with a second can over the top sealing the branches within. The can was placed over a bed of coals from a fireplace and sat on the heat for the rest of the evening. There is little oxygen in the can, so the sticks do not burn, but turn to charcoal. The vine charcoal makes an excellent drawing material because it can be applied quickly, and also wipes off easily with a rag. Charcoal has been used since the first images were drawn in caves thousands of years ago. The project allows students to make this primitive connection, but also gives them the confidence that they can create with any material. The project had students practice drawing each other as they made dramatic poses, then later began to focus on facial details before finishing with a life-size portrait of themselves. The project was a big success as some created photo like recreations, and others showed drastic improvement as they progressed from stick figures to realistic looking people.
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Rochester Alliance of Theatre Students proudly present Chicago as their Fall musical, November 17-20, 2016. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, the story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal." Nightclub sensation Velma murders her philandering husband, but she's got Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn, set to defend her. However, when Roxie Hart also winds up in prison for murder, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity. This production is rated PG-13.
Showtimes are as follows: Friday & Saturday @7:00pm, Saturday Matinee @2:00pm, Sunday @4:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the R.A.T.S. web page: www.ratstheatre.org
Please note: The Performing Arts wing is currently under construction, but the Auditorium is OPEN. Please park in the north lots (adjacent to Walton Blvd.) and enter the building through the main entrance.
Showtimes are as follows: Friday & Saturday @7:00pm, Saturday Matinee @2:00pm, Sunday @4:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the R.A.T.S. web page: www.ratstheatre.org
Please note: The Performing Arts wing is currently under construction, but the Auditorium is OPEN. Please park in the north lots (adjacent to Walton Blvd.) and enter the building through the main entrance.
ROCHESTER ROCKS CHICAGO
THANK YOU VETERANS
On Friday, November 11, 2016 over 1600 flags were placed by each Rochester High School student to show our support and gratitude for our nation's Veterans.
RCS TRIP TO COSTA RICA
Rochester Community Schools Strategic Plan includes international exchanges as part of our global awareness initiatives. To this end, we are pleased to announce an exciting trip to Costa Rica that will take place June 18th-28th. The trip has a Social Studies, Science, and Spanish focus and will be chaperoned by RCS teachers and administrators. 10th and 11th grade students who are enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science, Astrology/Geology, AP Microeconomics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Spanish are invited to take part in the trip. This trip is designed to further the education of students who are learning about Spanish language and culture, and enhance the learning of students interested in Science and Social Studies. Students interested in careers in Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Ecotourism, Geology, and Natural Resources will find aspects of the trip that complement their passions. A parent information night will take place on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30 PM in the Media Center at Adams High School. At that time, trip information and costs will be shared. There will also be a question and answer session.
Please use the following link to RSVP to the meeting:https://goo.gl/forms/laORWWJLKut65sQu1
If you are not able to make the meeting, and would like information on the trip please contact Amanda McKay amckay@rochester.k12.mi.us or 248-726-5719.
Please use the following link to RSVP to the meeting:https://goo.gl/forms/laORWWJLKut65sQu1
If you are not able to make the meeting, and would like information on the trip please contact Amanda McKay amckay@rochester.k12.mi.us or 248-726-5719.
ART CLUB PAINTS A PLOW
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On Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Rochester Hills Public Works Dept, Art Club members, Rachel Rettie, Samyukta Poudal and Shreeya Ramesh worked hard painting our new school logo on the city snow plows. Be sure to keep an eye out for our plow on the roads this winter!
CHOIR PERFORMS FOR VETS
Rochester Community Schools held a luncheon at the Administration Building for retired Veteran employees for Veterans Day. Rochester High School Choir members performed three patriotic songs at the luncheon as a thank you to the Veterans for their service in the military and in our school system. Way to go Falcon Singers!
FIAT VISITS RHS
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On Friday, November 18, Casey Hurbis, head of Brand Communication Fiat, visited with Mrs. Malsbury's Marketing Class to talk about brand promotion. He also delivered a brief on a marketing promotional idea students will be working on in class. Mr. Hurbis was accompanied by a Fiat 500X for students to familiarize themselves with the technology and design focused on a target audience of Millennials and Generation Z.
RHS LIBRARY ARTICLE DATABASES
When searching for information on the web, RHS offers our students access to trustworthy, credible resources through subscription-based sites. These sites are online database collections of thousands of published magazines, journals, books, and news sources, both print and multimedia. Each one is provided by either RHS, the Library of Michigan’s Michigan eLibrary, or Rochester Hills Public Library and all are free to our students and families.
Whether your student has a homework assignment, research project, or essay that they’re needing background information for, encourage him or her to search one of the many databases that fits their subject before going to Google or Wikipedia to find reliable, quality information sources. Download a copy of the following page for the online location and password information, and keep it by the computer as a reminder to make it the first place to look!
Whether your student has a homework assignment, research project, or essay that they’re needing background information for, encourage him or her to search one of the many databases that fits their subject before going to Google or Wikipedia to find reliable, quality information sources. Download a copy of the following page for the online location and password information, and keep it by the computer as a reminder to make it the first place to look!
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Highlighted Online Resource: Britannica School
Encyclopedia Britannica is now a rich resource of digital information, containing not only informative articles, but video, audio, and animations. It’s a great resource for current news articles, historical documents, biographical information, and comparing countries of the world. Britannica School is provided to all Michigan residents and is funded by the Michigan eLibrary, administered by the Library of Michigan. Access Britannica and all our available online database resources of published, reliable information at tinyurl.com/rhsarticledatabases or on the RHS web page menu under Library Article Databases. |
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SKI CLUB MEETING
RHS PTSA HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
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Please see the video below for an update on our construction!
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HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Calling all RHS Parents! Rochester High School has the honor of hosting 20 Chinese students who will be traveling to Detroit on an educational and cultural experience. Children from Hai’an Senior Middle School will visit RHS on Sunday, January 29 through Friday, February 3. We are seeking 10 host families to offer room and board for 2 students per family during their stay in the Rochester area. Students from China will be paired with a student at RHS and will follow their class schedule for the week. Rochester Community Schools will be planning a series of after school activities to enrich this cultural experience as well. If you are interested in an international host experience, please contact Mr. DeLuca at ndeluca@rochester.k12.mi.us
CUISINES CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING
Mrs. Russell's Cuisines class celebrated Thanksgiving early by learning to make pies! Each "kitchen" was able to choose between a pumpkin or apple pie to make within their group and enjoy this week.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD FUNDRAISER
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PTSA HEALTH AND WELLNESS UPDATE
November is Healthy Skin Month! What better way to keep skin healthy? Drink water! See below for information regarding a water drinking challenge over the Thanksgiving weekend!
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PTA FOUNDERS DAY CONTEST
Founders Day is an event held to recognize the substantial role that PTA plays locally, regionally, and nationally in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and families. The RCS 2017 Founders Day event will be Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 6-9pm in the RHS Mall. This district-wide event will celebrate the wonderful volunteers in our Rochester Community Schools and will raise the funds (via a basket raffle) necessary for the PTA to be able to award four $500 Scholarships, to one senior from each of the four RCS High Schools.
CONTEST: The 2017 Founders Day Committee would like to invite students in RCS to gain real world graphic design experience and participate in developing this year’s Founders Day event logo and supporting graphic pieces.
The 2017 Founders Day theme is: Volunteers Build Our Foundation.
Theme Colors: Construction Yellow, Black, Street Sign Green
Theme Supporting items: Construction Barrels, Traffic Cones, Hard Hats, Construction Vest, Building/Construction Materials
This theme is to be used to develop the event logo, which will then be used on the supporting pieces for Founders Day. The PTA Logo must also be incorporated into the logo artwork. This includes: event invitation, ticket order form, event ticket, program, honoree certificates, and event decoration/ signage. These items are due on specific dates and outlined below in the phases of this project. When the project is complete the student(s) will have several graphic design pieces for their portfolio and a $50 Art Supplies gift card. The gift card will be split between a student team, if necessary.
DEADLINE for ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION of Logo artwork: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 to Samantha Phillips, samantha99@comcast.net
For more information on the contest requirements and guidelines, please contact Samantha Phillips @
samantha99@comcast.net
CONTEST: The 2017 Founders Day Committee would like to invite students in RCS to gain real world graphic design experience and participate in developing this year’s Founders Day event logo and supporting graphic pieces.
The 2017 Founders Day theme is: Volunteers Build Our Foundation.
Theme Colors: Construction Yellow, Black, Street Sign Green
Theme Supporting items: Construction Barrels, Traffic Cones, Hard Hats, Construction Vest, Building/Construction Materials
This theme is to be used to develop the event logo, which will then be used on the supporting pieces for Founders Day. The PTA Logo must also be incorporated into the logo artwork. This includes: event invitation, ticket order form, event ticket, program, honoree certificates, and event decoration/ signage. These items are due on specific dates and outlined below in the phases of this project. When the project is complete the student(s) will have several graphic design pieces for their portfolio and a $50 Art Supplies gift card. The gift card will be split between a student team, if necessary.
DEADLINE for ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION of Logo artwork: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 to Samantha Phillips, samantha99@comcast.net
For more information on the contest requirements and guidelines, please contact Samantha Phillips @
samantha99@comcast.net
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PTA REFLECTIONS
This year’s Reflection program theme is, What Is Your Story? Tell your story through dance, a short film, a poem or story, an original song, a photo or visual work of art. Pick up a PTA Reflections Entry Form today from the Main Office and return by November 22, 2016.
PTSA & BOOSTER MEETING DATES
Join us for our our next PTSA or Booster Meeting!
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 26, March 30, May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 10, March 14, April 18, May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
December 12, January 23, February 27, March 20, April 24, May 15
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 26, March 30, May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
January 10, March 14, April 18, May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
December 12, January 23, February 27, March 20, April 24, May 15
RHS SPORTS
RHS GIRLS VARSITY SWIM TO STATES
RHS Girls Swim is sending sending seven qualifying swimmers to the MHSAA- D2 State Meet this Friday and Saturday at Eastern Michigan University. Senior and Italian exchange student Manuela Mura will lead off the 200 yard Medley Relay Team. Also swimming the Medley Relay will be Sophomore Sophie Smythe, and Juniors Grace Forlines and Kendall Jordan. Swimming the 200 yard Freestyle Relay will be Sophomores Brittney Kim, Victoria Thor, Sophie Smythe and Junior Reagan Wegener. The 400 yard Freestyle Relay will be Mura, Wegener, Kim and Thor. Individual event qualifiers include Manuela Mura in the 100 yard Backstroke and Sophie Smythe in the 100 Breaststroke. RHS will have 3 Individual qualifiers, Brittney Kim, Victoria Thor and Reagan Wegener in the 200 Free and the 500 Free. Victoria Thor has the second fastest seed time in the state for Division 2 going into the meet. The top 16 finishers in each event at Friday’s Prelims will swim again on Saturday afternoon. Good Luck Lady Falcons!
HOLIDAY BAZAAR SUCCESS
Thank you to all who came out and supported our Holiday Bazaar on November 5. We had over 1300 patrons come to RHS to support our athletic department and shop. A very special thank you to Patty Schattler for her endless hours organizing the event and her support of Rochester High School student athletes.
