RRHS Update - Week of 11/28/22
This Week in Athletics!
Monday 11/28/22
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Sherando, Capital One. Early Release at 10:45 a.m. Bus departs at 11 a.m.
Tuesday 11/30/22
All Basketball at Home
5 p.m. JV Boys vs. Potomac Falls
5 p.m. 9th Girls vs. Lightridge
6:15 p.m. Varsity Girls vs. Potomac Falls
6:15 p.m. 9th Boys vs. Potomac Falls
7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys vs. Potomac Falls
7:30 p.m. JV Girls vs. Potomac Falls
Friday 12/2/22
All Basketball at Stone Bridge, JV Girls, 9th Boys, Varsity Boys early release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m. Second Bus departs at 5 p.m. with 9th girls, varsity girls, and JV Boys.
5 p.m. JV Girls
5 p.m. 9th Boys
6:15 p.m. Varsity Boys
6:15 p.m. 9th Girls
7:30 p.m. Varsity Girls
7:30 p.m. JV Boys
Saturday 12/3/22
Swim @ Broad Run, Claude Moore, 3 p.m. Bus departs at 2 p.m.
ROCK RIDGE PERFORMING ARTS
BIG FISH, The Musical!
Thurs, Dec 12/1 & Friday Dec 2@7pm, Sunday Dec 4 Matinee@ 3pm
Take you imagination on an adventure of exaggerated fantastical stories with the cast of RRPA’s production of BIG FISH! Packed with comedy, sprinkled with drama, BIG FISH renews the importance of family & will leave you wanting to hug those YOU love a little bit more!
School Counseling News!
Below is the link for parents to opt of the Signs of Suicide presentation. In the next few weeks the 9th grade PE classes will have this presentation.
https://permission.click/jD52A/us
Junior Parents
On December 7th we will be having Junior Parent night to prepare students/parents for life beyond high school virtually at 7pm.. Here is the Link
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition
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 annual competition runs from early fall through late spring. This is great to have on any resume or college application.
- Identify and address issues around you that you believe could be better
- Develop crucial critical thinking, presentation and communication skills
- Learn planning and execution skills needed to affect community change
- Demonstrate community leadership
- Interact with judges that can include corporate leaders, government officials and members of the media
2023 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools
For all 2023 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs and how to apply click here
All applications are due to Ms. Marchante on DECEMBER 2, this Friday!!!
Please see the e-mail from Mrs. Marchante through Naviance with all the Counseling News and College and Career info. It has a lot this week!!! https://www.smore.com/cp4jz
Yearbook News!
SENIOR ADS ON SALE NOW- SPACE IS LIMITED- ONLY ABOUT 50% OF SPACE IS LEFT
Place a senior/baby ad in this year’s yearbook to commemorate all their hard work and success! Ad space is available now and must be purchased online. You can go to www.yearbookforever.com to choose your ad size, upload your pictures and message, and pay for the ad. The yearbook staff will design the ad and send parents a proof. Ad space is limited and available on a first-come, first serve basis. Once the ads are sold out, we cannot accommodate any more. Buy your ad now to ensure you get your pictures and message of congratulations in the book!
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW- ONLY 400 BOOKS LEFT!
Yearbooks can be purchased online at www.yearbookforever.com The price will go up to $80 on 3/20 and then to $85 in May. Once the books are sold out, no more books can be ordered- buy yours now!
Parent Survey!
Subject: 2021-2022 Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is asking for families who have a child with a disability and adult students with a disability and are provided special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to participate in the 2021-2022 Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey. The online survey is now open and available for completion in English and Spanish at the following websites until December 16, 2022:
English Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WMW6HJ5
Spanish Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/82HPLG3
Families who have more than one child receiving special education services are requested to complete a survey for each of their children.
From Our PTSO!
THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS & APPRECIATION!
The PTSO sponsored a Thanksgiving feast along with special dishes prepared by staff as a small token of appreciation for all that Rock Ridge staff does, day in and day out! We give thanks for the many ways our staff give of themselves in support of our students and school community! You ROCK & are truly appreciated!
· The PTSO would like to especially thank the following parents who volunteered to serve food and who greeted teachers and staff throughout the event conveying cheerful sentiments of gratitude: Ami Adams, Raheel Ahmed, Amarendar Athikam (PTSO Co-VP of Fundraising), Nihariki Dobhal, Nag Donthireddy, HaaeKim Hong, Bonnie Mosca, Sonal Patel, Aparma Varanasi, and Sangeetha Venkatakrishnan (PTSO Secretary)
· And of course this event would not have been possible without the coordinated efforts of Dianne Mercil, RRHS Financial Technician, and Lisa LaBianca, PTSO Co-President! You ladies RISE every time!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The PTSO wishes all of Rock Ridge students, families, teachers, staff, and community a joyous and peace-filled Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy time with family and friends and know we are incredibly grateful for YOU!
· During this time we encourage you to take a moment to reflect upon that for which you are grateful in your life.
· In the words of author Kyo Maclear, “Each day brings new opportunities, allowing you to constantly live with love—be there for others—bring a little light into someone’s day. Be grateful and live each day to the fullest.”
SAT & ACT PREP COURSE – TURBO TUTORING
Is your child looking to take the SAT or ACT this year? Our award winning PTSO partner Turbo Tutoring is offering several prep options coming up, including 2 class options this month!
· Turbo Tutoring offers private, 1-on-1 prep classes for both the ACT or the SAT.
· Our PTSO gets a percentage back for each RRHS student who attends!
· The course aims to help students feel more prepared to take the SAT/ACT, and have a confidence going into the test to succeed at their highest level of ability.
· Check out their prep class date options here: https://turbo-tutoring.com/act-sat-class-registration/
PTSO MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
· Students / Families- $35 membership fee + free magnet – JOIN HERE!
· Teachers / Staff - $10 membership fee + free magnet – JOIN HERE!
· Vice President of Communications - PTSO Board Vacancy
· LEAF Representative (Loudoun Education Alliance of Families Advisory Board)- Click here for more info
· Student Internships available – social media, web design, fundraising
Questions, ideas, concerns or want to get involved, please reach out to the PTSO: President@rrhsptso.org