ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
September 16, 2022
This week be sure to take the time to read this article published in the Boston Globe on Joao Faria, an RHS student-athlete on the boys soccer. Joao is a fantastic young man who has contributed greatly to RHS in the classroom and on the athletic field. Take a look at this story as he speaks about how much he has enjoyed his experience at RHS and on the soccer team!
September
9/17 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
9/23 Senior Class Assembly for Naviance
9/24 Community Service Walk
October
10/1 SAT Testing @ RHS
10/4 Term 1 Progress Reports Available
10/6 Mr. RHS 7:00 PM
10/10 No School-Columbus Day
10/11 Spirit Week Begins
10/12 PSAT Testing for Gr. 10 & 11; late start for Gr. 9 & 12 students
10/12 Financial Aid Night 6:30 PM
10/14 Pep Rally
10/14 Homecoming Football Game
10/15 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
10/15 Homecoming Dance 7:00 PM
10/20 Early Release Staff Professional Development @11:20 AM
10/22 Project Pumpkin
10/26 College Essay Workshop 6:15-8:45 PM
10/29 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
This Saturday, September 17th is Constitution Day, where we reflect back on the historic moment when 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution outlining the responsibilities of our democratic-republic. Although the United States Constitution has experienced numerous changes over the years known as Amendments, and its interpretation is still debated by justices, politicians, and scholars alike, at its core is a system of government that gives the American voter the right to elect representatives who intern, govern through the will of the people. This is a great responsibility that should not be taken for granted. For generations, people from all over the world have come to America fleeing religious, political, and cultural persecucion with the hopes of living in a country that values and protects this very right. It is no surprise then, that this day is also known as Citizenship Day, when naturalized Americans celebrate their citizenship and right to participate in that government.
As we reflect back on America’s young history, we highlight our nation's triumphs and failures, many of which are the result of the will of the people. This Saturday envision the type of country you would like to help shape and consider how your civic engagement can help lead to positive change.
Late Bus Starts Next Week on Wednesdays Only
The RMS & RHS late bus will start on Wednesday, 9/21. The late bus will typically be R2. The late bus will depart from RMS main entrance between 3:30-3:45 PM. Students need to be given a late bus pass from the teacher.
Freshmen in Ms. Savage's Honors Biology classes were learning to describe the relationships between living things and the biotic and abiotic factors in the ecosystem.
Students in Ms. Donovan's Exploratory Foods class were making smoothies this week!
From September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity for the RHS community to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have achieved great success and who have motivated others to make significant contributions to society. Check out the World Language department's bulletin board to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
To learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and why it is important, please click here.
MEFA (the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) is offering Financial Aid 101 Webinars which will help students and families understand the entire financial aid application process. Find a webinar that fits your schedule:
https://bit.ly/3eTiouN (or click
here for dates and registration).
First Senate Leadership Council Meeting Next Tuesday
The first Senate Leadership Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September, 20th at 7:20 AM in the Library Media Center. The purpose of the Senate Leadership Council is to provide a forum for student leaders across all grade levels and student activities to have a voice in school-wide decision-making by collaboratively planning events, addressing school-wide issues, and progressively working on school improvement changes together. Each club advisor and organization has selected a representative to participate who will serve as a delegate. The agenda is below.
Dollar Day for St. Jude's on Tuesday 9/20!
Mr. Rockland Sign-Ups Begin Next Week in Cafeteria During Lunch
We had a great week of fall sports! Our girl's soccer team walked to raise money for diabetes and each team continues to work hard. Below are some pictures from football, cheerleading, girls soccer, and boys soccer.
Consider Helping Athletic Boosters!
The Rockland High School Athletic Boosters need your help! The sales in the Concession Stand for football and basketball games help to pay for expenses for ALL of our athletes throughout the year.
Parents/Guardians, please sign up and volunteer to help sell 50/50 raffles, cook on the grill, or help in the concession stand for football games. The games start at 7:00 pm. Students may sign up to help in the concession stand during the games to earn community service hours.
Please bring your Community Service Form with you. Your help will be greatly appreciated by all of the Rockland High School Athletes.
Thank you,
Rockland High School Athletic Boosters
We're using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click the link below to see our SignUp for each home football game.
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.
Dates for home games:
Friday, 9/23 signup.com/go/GQJKDrY [signup.com]
Friday, 10/7 50/50 and Concessions Sign up 10/7 [signup.com]
Friday, 10/14 50/50 and Concessions Sign up 10/14 [signup.com]
Friday, 10/21 50/50 and Concessions Sign up 10/21 [signup.com]
Rockland High School
John M. Harrison
Principal
