Happy Friday, RHS Students!

I continue to be so honored and grateful to be surrounded by such extraordinary students and staff. The students of RHS are beyond talented and serve as an inspiration for all of us each day. This past week, the Chamber Musicians blew us away at both their in-school performance at Weekly Assembly and at the Shalin Liu Performance Center for their public show this past Wednesday.

RHS Winter Athletics is off and running! I am looking forward to a great season. Go Vikings!

It was so fun to see everyone dressed up for the first December Friday theme of the month, PJ Day! If you have ideas for next Friday, please submit them to Ms. Rose by Tuesday to be a part of the first drawing 🥳🎉

Here's to a great week ahead 😎

12/6 - 1/2 Day for Students (Professional Development Afternoon for Staff)

12/9 - Marks the Mid-Term for Q2

12/14 - HS Winter Concert @ 6 pm (John Lane Auditorium)

12/23 - 1/2 Day before the Holiday Vacation - Spirit Event 10:00-11:00 (Stay Tuned for More Info!)

The Power of Giving: Leading with Kindness

Food Services will now be serving breakfast on half days 😋

NSCC Psychology Registration/Orientation Session - in Guidance:

• Thursday, December 15th, 2022 - 12 pm - 1 pm
• Seniors and Juniors, first come, first serve
• Click here for presentation NSCC Early College Program

December 6 - The Most Important Parenting Workshop of the Year

Come hear author and expert Lynn Lyons speak about and share tips for parenting during these anxiety-producing times. The author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents - 7 Ways to Raise Courageous and Independent Children, will speak at the Gloucester High School Auditorium on December 6th.

Ms. Lyons will help parents understand specific actions parents and students can take to better handle the stressful situations that will always be a part of children’s lives as they grow up. All families and students who are 13 years and older are invited to attend.

A Community Mental Health Resource Fair begins that night at 5:00 p.m. at Gloucester High School, followed by Ms. Lyon’s presentation at 6:00 p.m.

Seniors: Class of 2023 -

• Cap & Gown - Please check for the email from Ms. Rich, crich@rpk12.org for ordering your Cap & Gown. Thank you!

• Diplomas - Please stop by Guidance to verify and initial the spelling of your name for your diploma.

-Ms. Rose

Thursday, May 25th: Senior Showcase at The Shalin Liu Performance Center

Friday, May 26th: Last day of school for seniors (Exams may be built into the final few days of school. Details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date).

Tuesday, May 30th - Friday, June 2nd: Senior Week! All seniors are expected to attend graduation rehearsals from 8am - 10:30 am that week. Evening events are scheduled for the majority of nights that week. Stay tuned for details to come.

Tuesday, May 30th: Athletic Awards Night

Wednesday, May 31st: Senior Banquet 6pm-8pm @ The Elks

Friday, June 2nd: RHS Graduation @ 5 pm

The Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics want to remind parents and families about steps to take to prevent illness and stay healthy this season:

1. Vaccinate your children ages 6 months and older against influenza as soon as possible.
2. Vaccinate your children ages 6 months and older against COVID-19; children 5 and older who had their primary series more than 2 months ago should receive an updated COVID-19 booster as soon as possible.
3. Remember, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot at the same time.
4. If your infant has been offered treatment with protective antibodies due to their prematurity or another condition, keep on schedule with their monthly treatments.
5. Practice hand hygiene frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or if a tissue is not available, cover them with an elbow, not a hand.
6. Clean high touch surfaces in your home frequently with household disinfectants.
7. Keep children home from daycare or school who have fever, especially with a cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, congestion, runny nose, or sore throat, until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medications that reduce fever.
8. Avoid social gatherings if you or your children are ill.
9. Contact your pediatrician or healthcare provider if you believe your child needs medical care. Your provider can offer advice on whether your child needs to be evaluated in person, tested for COVID or flu, and the best location (doctor’s office, urgent care, emergency room) for care.