The River Hawk
Rio Norte News - September 16, 2022
A Note From the Principal
Congratulations to all our students today who took our Lockdown Instructional DRILL seriously. Many students came up to me at brunch and lunch asking some really good questions. Take a moment to ask your student what they learned today. While no one likes these drills or this topic, we know too well how important this information is based on feedback that came out of our community's tragedy in November of 2019. We hope our students NEVER have to use this information, but we want them empowered with what to do should they ever need it.
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention month. Our amazing counseling team has put together a short age-appropriate presentation that will be displayed on RioTV this coming Monday, September 19th. If you are concerned about your student seeing this presentation, please reach out to their counselor. Their contact information is listed below again. They will be checking their emails before advisory (9:54 a.m.) on Monday. Teachers will also send any student in need of support to their counselor if requested, before or after the presentation. Remember if you'd ever like to see what's on RioTV, please go to riotv.org to see the great work they do each day!
While I try to ensure these aren't ever too long, this newsletter is packed with lots of information that came to us this week. Please take a moment to scroll below for information on:
- Manufacturing Day at COC
- Our Panda Express Fundraiser this coming Wednesday
- Mobile App for lunch menus
- 8th Grade Hoodies for purchase
- FREE tutoring!
- 8th Grade Jump Course - for those interested in Valencia's MSA program
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bennett
Important Dates
September 19th:
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month presentation
September 21st:
- Panda Express Fundraiser (see below for flyer and details)
September 23rd:
- JUMP Course Application Deadline (VHS MSA program - see flyer below)
September 27th:
- Vision Screening
October 3rd:
- Fall Break Day - No School
October 7th:
- Last day of Quarter 1
October 11th:
- Quarter grades post to Infinite Campus at 3 p.m.
Need to Reach Your Student's Counselor?
A-G = Gina Burns, gburns@hartdistrict.org
H-O = Grace Ferry, gferry@hartdistrict.org
P-Z = Christine Racina, cracina@hartdistrict.org
COC Manufacturing Day
PTSA Panda Express Fundraiser
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
28162 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Mobile App for our Lunch Menus
Want the mobile app for you or your student's phone? You can click on the photo to enlarge and scan the QR code or CLICK HERE to be directed to the website with more information.
Statewide Tutoring Program
To access free tutoring help through our Santa Clarita Library, CLICK THIS LINK and bookmark it.
8th grade Rio Hoodies for sale next week
RIO NORTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Shonna August, 8th grade Assistant Principal
Thomas Flores, 7th grade Assistant Principal
Email: bjbennett@hartdistrict.org
Website: https://www.rionortejuniorhigh.org/
Location: 28771 Rio Norte Dr, Valencia, CA, USA
Phone: 661-295-3700
Nondiscrimination Statement
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, 504 complaints, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.