RRHS Update - Week of 11/15/21
This Week in Athletics
Tuesday November 16th
Boys Basketball vs. Battlefield, 5:45/5:45/7:00 p.m.
JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Meridian, 6/7:30 p.m.
Wednesday November 17th
9th Girls Basketball @ Lightridge, 6:00 p.m.
Friday November 19th
Boys Basketball vs. Woodgrove, 5:45/5:45/7:00 p.m.
Information for each winter sport starting Monday 11/15/21 is listed below and in order to participate all students must register at www.rockridgesports.us and turn in a new VHSL physical dated after 5/1/21 and turned into the athletic office or scanned and emailed to patrick.mcnanley@lcps.org. The physical form is under the form link on the registration page. Also, please send a copy of your COVID Vaccination Card to patrick.mcnanley@lcps.org by 11/29/21.
Gymnastics
We are currently waiting for HR to approve our new coach. If interested, please register. More information to follow.
Winter Cheer
11/15-11/7 in the cafeteria from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Arrive by 4:45 p.m. each day.
Indoor Track
Indoor Track will start practices on 11/15/21 on the track at 4:15 p.m. Please dress appropriately for practicing outdoors.
School Counseling
SOS Signs of Suicide Program
To increase awareness of the signs of depression and suicide risk, Rock Ridge High School will be implementing the SOS Signs of Suicide Program to 9th and 10th grade students. The program educates students by helping teens understand the connection between untreated mental illness and suicide and by teaching students how to deal with these signs as a mental health emergency. This program aims to generate discussion about identifying and responding to signs of depression and suicide. The program will be facilitated by school psychologists, school social worker, school counselors, and student assistance specialists.
If you would like to opt your 9th or 10th grade student OUT of participating in the Signs of Suicide presentation, please complete the permission click at this link: https://permission.click/ZqMLA/us
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Seniors Keep up the good work!!! 72% of our senior class has applied to college. Our goal is 80% by winter break!!! It is not too late and there is a college for everyone!!! November 15, December 1st and December 15th are the next big set of deadlines.
U of Mary Washington On Site Admissions - Seniors, if interested in applying to the U of Mary Washington you can apply early action and then get an in person decision at Rock Ridge on 11/30. If interested, please sign up here. If you want to know more about the on site admissions process or interested in an application fee waiver, please see Mrs. Barnes in the Career Center.
Annual HBCU College Fair at Tuscarora High School is back in person. It is on 11/17 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Come and discover these incredible colleges.
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition
Every year Rock Ridge students do great deeds for our community. Please enter the Step Up Loudoun Competition to share what you do with the world!!! Step Up Loudoun encourages middle and high school youth, across the county to identify an issue in their school, neighborhood or community, create a plan to address that issue, and implement the plan. The goal is to encourage, support and reward the youth of Loudoun County for making positive changes in their own lives and the lives of others. This is a shinning star on any college application!!!
https://www.loudounyouth.org/programs/step-up/
Sophomores and Juniors, the Summer Residential Governor's School application is finally open! Here is a direct link to the VDOE website and applications for each program. Applications are due Dec 1st to the counseling office.
Applications & Resource Materials
Please note that each program has a unique application.
§ 2022 Application for Agriculture (Word)
§ 2022 Application for Engineering (Word)
§ 2022 Application for Humanities (Word)
§ 2022 Application for Marine Science (Word)
§ 2022 Application for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Word)
§ 2022 Application for Medicine and Health Sciences (Word)
§ 2022 Application for Visual and Performing Arts (Word)
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/
Colleges to Know
Oberlin College https://www.oberlin.edu/
One of the most respected small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Oberlin College dates back to 1833, when it was founded as the first coed college in the nation. Oberlin is well known for its diversity and progressivism, being the first integrated college as well, and over nearly two centuries has built a reputation for excellence, as well as student activism and community service. Oberlin gives students a great deal of self-determination and room to grow, including programs like the Experimental College, in which students teach special courses for each other, and for the Creativity and Leadership Department, which supports student entrepreneurship. It’s one of the best hands-on learning colleges in the world.
By far, though, Oberlin is known globally for the Conservatory of Music, the oldest music conservatory still in operation. As with the college in general, the Oberlin Conservatory was the first racially-integrated, coeducational conservatory, and today its alumni includes some of the world’s foremost musicians.
Please check Mrs. Barnes’ Friday e-mail/Smore for more Counseling information. There are a large number of college visits coming up so Juniors and Seniors please attend as your schedule permits for the colleges you have an interest in.
Career Center News!
Here is this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/xkpjzy
The RRHS PTSO!
PARENT SOCIAL
We had a wonderful turnout to our first parent social and appreciate those who came out and participated! Some of the feedback received from the event included:
- Great deep discussion and opportunity to hear the heart behind school staff!
- Thank you for this opportunity to “exchange” observations, situations, issues in school [and] at home.
- I think having these discussions will help our kids thrive, be resilient and become successful adolescents.
- Glad and hope the importance of mental health is available to all students.
A special thanks to Annamika Hacikyan, Student Activities & Engagement Coordinator, who helped with organizing the event in conjunction with the PTSO, and to our speakers:
- Principal John Duellman
- Dallas Swirchack, School Psychologist, United Mental Health Team
- Amrita Khatta, School Counselor
- Matthew Brooks, The Resilience Network
The PTSO would also like to acknowledge Amelia Chen, Design and Graphics Editor, and Harrini Kannan, Staff Writer, who covered the social on behalf of The Blaze, the student news site of Rock Ridge High School. Check out the links to learn more about their work and school news!
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Help us celebrate & offer thanks to our OUTSTANDING RRHS Staff in a Thanksgiving luncheon in their honor! Volunteers needed to help set up, oversee food being served, and with clean up.
- Wednesday, 11/17 from 11 AM – 4 PM @ RRHS Library
PTSO MONTHLY MEETINGS
We will be resuming our virtual meetings, held the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7 – 8 PM.
- Next meeting: December 1st – click here to join virtually
Add meetings to your calendar – Click Here. (This does not obligate you to attend although always welcome.)
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Compliments, Concerns, Questions, Ideas/Suggestions or other Feedback always welcome! Contact Tiffany Ahmed at President@rrhsptso.org.
Tutoring Opportunity
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 Tutoring After School
In addition to the math tutoring offered during every Study Hall, our Math Department is offering help for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 students after school each week. Algebra 1 students can get help every Thursday in room 1208 after school until 5 PM. Algebra 2 students can get help every Monday in room 1211 until 5 PM. No pass or reservation is required – just come with your questions! Please see your math teacher if you have any questions about getting extra help.
RRPA News
ROCK RIDGE PERFORMING ARTS:
For this week’s Xanadu newsletter please visit: https://www.smore.com/qsxnm
MATILDA AUDITION INFORMATION MEETING: Are you interested in being a part of our spring Musical Matilda as either a performer or technical design and production student? We are meeting in the Auditorium, on Thursday November 18th to go over audition and interview information, as well review next steps! We hope to see you there!