RRHS Update Week of 11/8/21
Veterans Day 11/11/21
Also, remember to personally thank those who have served!
Winter Sports Tryouts!
Information for each winter sport 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 topatrick.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.orgby 11/29/21.
Gymnastics
We are currently searching for a new coach. If interested, please register. More information to follow.
Swim
11/10 and 11/11 from 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.at Dulles South Rec Center.
No bus will be provided for tryouts please arrive early.
Winter Cheer
11/15-11/7 in the cafeteria from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Arrive by 4:45 p.m. each day.
Wrestling
Practices will be Monday – Friday starting 11/8/21 and run from 4:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Indoor Track
Indoor Track will start practices on 11/15/21on the track at 4:15 p.m. Please dress appropriately for practicing outdoors.
Girls Basketball Tryouts: 11/8, 11/9, & 11/10
Main Gym 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. All grades will tryout together.
Boys Basketball Tryouts: 11/8, 11/9 & 11/10.
Monday 11/8
11th & 12th Graders: 4:15-6:30 p.m. in the Main Gym.
10th Graders: 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Aux Gym.
9th Graders: 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Aux Gym.
Tuesday 11/9
11th & 12th Graders: 4:15-6:30 p.m. in the Main Gym.
10th Graders: 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Aux Gym.
9th Graders: 6:15-8:00 p.m. in the Main Gym.
Wednesday 11/10
11th & 12th Graders: 4:15-6:30 p.m. in the Main Gym.
10th Graders: 4:30-6:15 p.m. in the Aux Gym.
9th Graders: 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Aux Gym.
· PLAYERS SHOULD PLAN ATTEND THE TRYOUT FOR THE TEAM AT THEIR GRADE LEVEL.
· FRESHMEN TRYOUTS: FRESHMEN MUST WEAR THEIR PE SHIRT TO EACH DAY OF THE TRYOUT WITH THEIR LAST NAME CLEARLY WRITTEN ON THE BACK OF THE SHIRT.
· PLAYERS MUST ATTEND ALL 3 DAYS OF TRYOUTS.
· IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURCHASE NEW SHOES FOR SEASON — WE WILL BE WEARING WHITE SHOES IN OUR GAMES THIS YEAR. SHOES MUST BE PREDOMINANTLY WHITE. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT YOUR SHOES, SEE COACH GEYER.
PTSO News!
PTSO PARENT SOCIAL
Join us this Wednesday, 11/10 from 7 – 9 PM at RRHS Library for our first parent social of the year! Light snacks provided. Enjoy the opportunity to meet other parents, talk with Principal Duellman and members of his Administrative Team, meet members of the United Mental Health Team, as well as the PTSO Board.
Explore ways to support your child:
- Dealing with the stress of school
- Coping with the pandemic
- Navigating being a teen
Our focus:
- Supporting mental health and wellness
- Academic support and balance
- Promoting resilience
Speakers from the Resilience Network and RRHS United Mental Health Team
RSVP via Signup Genius here.
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON for RRHS STAFF – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we need your help to help celebrate and give thanks to our AMAZING RRHS Staff! The PTSO is participating in a special Thanksgiving luncheon for the staff on Wednesday, 11/17 from 11 AM – 4 PM. Volunteers are needed to help set up, oversee food being served and with clean up. Sign up to volunteer here.
THANK YOU!
The PTSO extends a special thanks to the parents and students who helped volunteer selling concessions during the VBODA Marching Band Assessment! We had nearly 40 volunteers and half were students! YOU ROCK! A lot of fun was had by all and lots of service hours were earned! A special thanks goes to Sarath Kolla for tremendous technical support in helping ensure the event ran smoothly. Money raised is being directed towards allowing students to design and transform the school’s courtyards for use as outdoor classroom space and for afterschool clubs and activities.
HAPPY DIWALI!
The PTSO wishes those families celebrating Diwali a wonderful celebration with family and friends and a prosperous year ahead!
Math Tutoring Updates!
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, and have a great Quarter 2!
School Counseling News!
On November 8th at 4pm Report Card will be available in Student/ParentVue -Please contact your student’s teacher with any grading questions.
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
Parent Presentation: There is a parent presentation titled “Suicide Prevention: What Every Parent Needs to Know” on November 10th at 7:00pm for all LCPS parents. Please view the attached Suicide Prevention Parent Flyer to learn more and to register.
Seniors Keep up the good work!!! 70% of our senior class has applied to college. Over 1600 applications have been submitted and sent out by our counselors. Our goal is 80% by winter break!!!
November 15, December 1st and December 15th are the next big set of deadlines.
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 & 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/
What is the #1 college in the United States… that has the Happiest students?
Kansas State University –Happiest students in the US
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Undergraduate students: 18, 206
Annual costs: Out of State Tuition $26,316
Kansas State students told The Princeton Review that the campus has a very inclusive feel, and a lot of that has to do with the investment made in freshmen students as well as the professors. One student shares that K-State’s professors commit beyond the classroom, stating the faculty “truly cares about teaching.” Seated in a small town, students claim it’s impossible to be bored on campus with the many activities. K-State is ranked as one of the top college for teaching Critical Thinking Skills. They are home to the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility developed by the Department of Homeland Security. If you wish to have unique opportunities in Engineering, Business and Medical related fields K-State is the place to go and :Be-Happy”.
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.
SENIOR FEES!
Senior Fees
The payment portal for Senior Fees will open on November 1st.
Each student is requested to pay $80 to cover Graduation Costs which includes the Cap and Gown.
There is an option to donate additional money to help cover unforeseen costs and to assist those in financial hardship.
Please go to the Rock Ridge payment portal for more information.
If you need further help or information, please contact liz.grainger@lcps.org
Family Engagement in Education Month
November is Family Engagement in Education Month!
The Division of English Learners, Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Office is pleased to invite and welcome you to celebrate LCPS Family Engagement in Education Month this November 2021 in The Family Room: Virtual Family Conference.
We look forward to providing multiple live (synchronous) and pre-recorded (asynchronous) sessions during the month of November, through The Family Room virtual room (link in flyer) and The Family Room Schoology Group, spanning various areas of school supports, resources, and instructional strategies to support student learning at home.
Come to one session or come to all sessions - The Family Room is open and ready to welcome you! Join us at our first session of the month on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 6 pm for School Psychologists and You: Social,Emotional, and Mental Health Supports for Students.
Click on this flyer link to learn more!
Or by clicking on the virtual room link in The Family Room: Virtual Family Conference Flyer.
¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Alianza Familiar en Educación!
La División de Aprendices de Inglés, Oficina de la Alianza Educativa Familiar y Comunitaria les complace invitarlos y darles la bienvenida para celebrar el Mes de la Alianza Familiar en Educación este mes de Noviembre, 2021 en La Sala Familiar: Conferencia Virtual de Las Familias.
Esperamos proveerles múltiples sesiones en vivo (síncronas) y pregrabadas (asíncronas) durante el mes de noviembre por medio del salón virtual de La Sala Familiar y el grupo Schoology de la Sala Familiar, incluyendo varias áreas de apoyo escolar, recursos, estrategias educativas para apoyar el aprendizaje estudiantil en casa.
Venga a una sesión o venga a todas - La Sala Familiar está abierta y lista para darles la bienvenida. Acompáñenos a la primera sesión del mes el miércoles 10 de noviembre, a las 6pm para aprender sobre Los Psicólogos Escolares y Tú: Apoyo Social, Emocional y de Salud Mental para Estudiantes.
Haga click en este volante para más información!