As a reminder, each student is required to take a semester exam in each of their courses. If a student is exempt, they must be present for the entire exam class period or they will receive a zero for their exam.

Please ensure your student is attending the full length of class each day next week.

If your child has medication here at school, either prescription or Over The Counter, please pick up by May 25th. If it is not picked up, it will be discarded. If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements, please contact the nurse, hcheek@acisd.org

Perfect attendance prizes for the last 9 weeks will be awarded on May 23 during both lunches. A mini fridge, Nintendo Switch, 32” flat screen TV, or a moon lamp could be yours! Check the list at A and B lunch on Monday, May 22 to see if you are eligible.

Hello Pirate Families!

As we head into summer break, I thought it would be good to offer some strategies for parents. These tips are from Nicole Schwarz on her website Parent Coach for Imperfect Families.

7 Summer Survival Strategies For Parents

School’s out! Hooray for summer vacation…or maybe not.

Let’s face it, summer break may be full of fun family activities, but it may also mean more arguing, less compliance with chores, and those dreaded words: “I’m Bored!”

Before you start counting the days until school starts again, check this list and see if there is anything you would like to implement in your home this summer.

Here’s your summer survival guide for the next few weeks:

• Set a Routine: Even the most basic structure can be a great help in the summer. Most children feel comforted when there is a predictable pattern to their day or week.

• But also Be flexible: Too much planning can get in the way of fun. Teach your children that it is ok to be spontaneous and to make adaptations when plans change.

• Clarify Expectations: Summer often comes with a laid back attitude. Talk with your kids about any changes to chores, curfew, allowance or spending money in advance.

• Brainstorm together: Parents do not need to be the activity coordinators or problem-solvers. Work together to create a list of fun activities or find solutions to conflicts.

• Honor space: Some children are emotionally drained after social activities. Give them time to recharge by setting aside time for reading, individual play or naps.
  

• Help Someone Else: If your children are complaining or bored, it may be time to focus on others. Encourage them to do random acts of kindness or sign up to volunteer.

• Take a Deep Breath: Not every summer day is full of sunshine and laughter. Rather than being hard on yourself, give yourself permission to take a break and relax.

Finding balance is never easy. It’s especially hard when the routine changes. Keep it simple this summer. When things seem to get off track, focus on re-connecting with your kids first. Then, look at this list and see which area could be improved.

Summer will be over before you know it…no, really, it will!

I am adding my tip as well. For the teens who are old enough, a great learning experience is a job.

Smooth sailing until next week! #Pirate Strong

The Senior Advisors hosted the Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday. Students learned how they could earn a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification for free (a savings of 2,500.00) while getting paid a salary. We continue to bring in relevant college and trade related organizations so that our Pirates are exposed to the many opportunities and fields that are available to them here in the Coastal Bend!

The winners of this weeks Senior Advisor drawing are David Chittarath and Riley Whitstine. They won some great prizes that will help them on their post secondary journeys!

With Graduation right around the corner we are happy to announce we are awarding at least 75 Academic Scholar Stoles to our Seniors to wear with their graduation gowns next week. These students are all considered College Ready by achieving superior test scores on TSI or SAT tests.

Senior Advisors continued to test students for college readiness. Students were tested all week and several students reached the benchmark of being college ready. If any Seniors would like to take it again see please see Mr. Kelly or Mrs. Mann to schedule a test next week as time allows. Spend a little time now to save time and money later.

The last schedule group test is June 6th in Mr. Kelly’s office at 8:30. Sign up is on Google classroom and space is limited. Must be registered to take the test!

TSI Exam (college ready) please review practice text before you take the test - https://www.accuplacerpracticetest.com/ Save time and money by being College Ready!! There are Tips and Strategies for TSIA2 Essay writing on your google classroom.

Important Dates!

May 26 – GRADUATION!

June 6 – TSI Retest

Be sure to look at the Class of 2023 Senior Google Classroom each week. There is a lot of important information for Seniors and parents posted there.

Senior Checklist: Where are you?

By now all seniors should have a plan in place for life after High School graduation. Your Senior Advisors are here to help you and welcome you to stop in!

1. Apply to college/university/trade school - https://www.applytexas.org
2. Complete FAFSA (student aid/loan) - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
3. TSI Exam (college ready) please review the practice test before you take the test - https://www.accuplacerpracticetest.com/ . Save time and money by being College Ready!! There are Tips and Strategies for TSIA2 Essay writing on your google classroom.
4. Complete Scholarship Applications

Interested in a Military Career?

If you would like to speak to any branch recruiter please contact Mr. Kelly (tkelly@acisd.org), or Mrs. Mann (lauram@acisd.org) they can help get you connected!

This summer ACE is partnering with ACISD and local organizations to offer ACE students a variety of free activities. RFHS ACE summer sessions will open on May 30th and run through June 29th.

ACE in conjunction with RFHS Athletic Department will be offering the ACE–Pirate Power Program. This program provides free instructional strength and conditioning to our ACE students. Our professional staff members are dedicated to improving the physical fitness of Rockport-Fulton students and offering specialized training to support the specific needs of each student’s goals. For your convenience, the ACE-Pirate Power Program schedule, registration and release form are below.

Drivers Education, one of our most popular and impactful RFHS ACE activities, will be offered this summer. Students interested in signing up for this free Drivers Education program need to have the ACE registration form signed by a parent or legal guardian and returned to Paula Dean in room 244. New students will be entered in the Drivers Education course when ACE summer sessions begin following Memorial Day.

For information about these programs or any other ACE activity, please contact Paula Dean at pdean@acisd.org or 361 790-2220, ext. 2244.