RRHS Update - Week of 1/30/23
Yearbooks are SELLING OUT!
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW! ONLY 300 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!
Career Center News!
1/9 & 1/10 @ ALL LUNCH BLOCKS - Academies of Loudoun/MATA Information sessions. - Students only. Register on Naviance for your lunch block. (Note the registration is called "MATA Visits")
1/13 @ 8:30AM - Parent Coffee for Juniors (Virtual) - Topic: Financial Aid 101 Join directly here!
1/25 -6:30pm-8:30pm - Skilled Trades Fair at Academies of Loudoun
1/29 @ 1pm-4pm - USA GAP Year Fair - Learn about Gap year and talk with experts, programs & alumni
2/11 @2pm-4pm - HBCU Panel and Mini College Fair - Register here!
3/3 @ 9am - ASVAB Test at Rock Ridge HS - Register here!
3/27 @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Summer & Part-Time Job Fair at Rock Ridge HS - Register here! A list of businesses will be made available couple of week prior to the event. See flyer below.
This Week in Athletics!
Tuesday 1/31/23
Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Dominion
5 p.m. JV Boys Main Gym
5 p.m. 9th Girls Aux Gym
6:15 p.m. 9th Boys Aux Gym
6:15 p.m. Varsity Girls Main Gym
7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Main Gym
7:30 p.m. JV Girls Aux Gym
Wednesday 2/1/23
Gymnastics Districts @ Dominion, 5 p.m. Early Release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.
Winter Track Districts @ Heritage, 11 a.m. Early Release at 9:45 a.m. Bus departs at 10 a.m.
Friday 2/3/23
JV/Varsity Boys and JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Park View
JV Girls and Varsity Boys early release at 3:45 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.
JV Boys and Varsity Girls depart at 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Main Gym
6:00 p.m. JV Girls Aux Gym
7:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Main Gym
7:30 p.m. JV Boys Aux Gym
9th Boys @ Kettle Run, 5 p.m. Early release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m.
9th Girls @ Woodgrove, 6:15 p.m. Early release at 3:45 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.
Saturday 1/28/23
Swim Districts @ Claude Moore, 2 p.m. Bus departs at 11:30 a.m.
Wrestling Districts @ Heritage, 9 a.m. Bus departs at 7:15 a.m.
From Our Security team
Door Security:
Please be reminded not to prop open doors at any time. If this needs to occur for a very limited time, the door must be supervised by a staff member. Do not let people in doors, even a fellow student. You are not being rude, you are helping us keep everyone safe and secure. Tell the person to walk around to the main doors and check in. It takes everyone to help us maintain a safe environment for all.
Driving Reminders:
Please monitor your speed while on the campus. Be aware of pedestrians and other hazards.
We will most likely be experiencing some winter driving conditions in the near future. Remember, slow down and allow much more time to brake and stop.
Some additional winter driving information and resources can be found here:
School Counseling News!
End of the 2nd Quarter
Friday 1/20 was the end of the 2nd quarter/ 1st Semester. Report cards will be posted in Student/Parentvue on Tuesday at 4pm(1/31)
Scheduling
Please take some time with your student to review the information about scheduling(link below). This past week counselors were meeting with 9th and 10th grade students for scheduling. Early this coming week we will finish in the PE classes and meet with students who were not able to meet. For current Juniors please click here to set up your scheduling meeting
Scheduling Website
https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/rrhs-2021-22-course-registrati/home
The Program of Studies for 2023-24 can be found here. Below is the timeline of scheduling for this year.
9th and 10th Grade
1/25-1/30.
Students will meet individually with their counselors through HPE
For student who have completed HPE we will meet with you through other courses.
For 9th and 10th we will have an presentation to go over graduation requirements and planning for the rest of high school
11th Grade
2/6 -2/28
11th grade students will make an appointments with their counselor to choose their course for next year and plan for beyond high school. These appointments are a bit longer.
Seniors
Mid-year transcripts will start being sent February 3rd to any college you have already applied to this year. You do not need to do a Transcript Request Form for mid-year transcripts.
Please see your counselor or Mrs. Marchante if you are still not certain about life after senior year.
If you have received admission or offered scholarships please let Mrs. Marchante know that information.
Here is a quick list for those who want to take some time before going to college.
GAP Year (1/29 @ 1pm-4pm - USA GAP Year Fair @ Independence HS - Learn about Gap year and talk with experts, programs & alumni (Register here!))
Please see Mrs. Marchante’s Scholarship Corner!!!
Financial Aid & Scholarships @ RRHS. She updates this spreadsheet every week
LCPS School Counseling Scholarship Website. - This has a very comprehensive list of scholarships for LCPS students.
Please see the e-mail from Mrs. Marchante through Naviance with all the Counseling News and College and Career info. This week is an extra-large edition. RRHS College & Career Center | Smore Newsletters
Colleges to Know
Howard University: https://howard.edu/
Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees. The University also boasts nationally ranked programs in social work, business and communications. To date, we have produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. The College of Medicine dates from 1868 and serves a broad constituency, with about 70% of the student body being U.S. underrepresented minorities and a substantial number being from foreign countries. It is world renowned for its innovations in medicine and research on Sickle Cell Disease.
From Our PTSO!
PTSO MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly Meetings: Usually held the 1st Thursday of every Month, 7 – 8 PM
- In Person at RRHS in the Library
- Virtual option also available – Click Here to Join (link is always the same)
Next Meeting: February 2 at 7 PM
- Apple Calendar: Click Here to add PTSO meetings to your Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar: Click Here to add PTSO meetings to your Google Calendar
IS YOUR CHILD ON TRACK IN MATH?
· IvyMath is providing all Rock Ridge families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.
· IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.
· The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Rock Ridge families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost
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