Rockport High School
Viking News - The Week of 12/11/2023
Happy Friday, RHS Students!
We wrapped up the week with the second 'Principal's Theme Friday' of anything but a backpack! The students and staff came up with some creative and imaginative ideas that brought fun and laughter to the halls of RHS. Don't forget to put in your ideas for next week's theme in the main office.
Come out in support of the NHS Talent Show tonight, Friday, December 8th at 7pm in the John Lane Auditorium. We have some amazing acts from an array of performers that are sure to provide entertainment to your weekend plans!
Here's to a great week ahead...π
-Ms. Rose & Ms. King
Here's a look at the Week Ahead ......
Looking Ahead....
12/20 - RHS Band, Chorus & Orchestra Winter Concert - Auditorium @ 6:30pm
12/22- 1/2 Day for Students & Staff (Happy Winter Vacation!) Karaoke in the AUD 10:00 am-11:00 am.
1/2 - Welcome Back
1/15 - No School (Holiday)
1/31 - 1/2 day for students
2/12 - Class of 2025 Post Secondary Planning Night @ 6pm
6/7 - RHS Graduation Ceremony @ 5 pm
RMHS Music Department
Save the Dates for the Upcoming Fall Performances:
Rockport Middle & High School musicians, artists and performers are hosting the following performances this Fall:
RMHS Music Department presents the following Fall performances:
All Shows begin at 6:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023: RMS Band, Chorus & Orchestra Winter Concert - John Lane Auditorium
Wednesday, December 20, 2023: RHS Band, Chorus & Orchestra Winter Concert - John Lane Auditorium
All shows are open to the public.
RHS Mid-Terms Information
RHS Mid-Term Exam Information - January 16th-January 19th, 2024
For your long-term planning, please note that RHS holds mid-year exams the week of January 16th. It is important for students and families to plan accordingly for the shortened exam days. Students are only expected to come in for their scheduled exams and are free to leave after they complete their obligations. Buses run per usual to accommodate the middle school schedule. If your high school student wishes to take the normally scheduled bus, they may use the library to read or to prepare for upcoming exams. The full exam schedule with blocks and times will be available before we leave for the holiday vacation. Stay tuned for more details to come!
*In the event of an official district snow day, the exam schedule will be pushed forward; meaning, the exams scheduled for that day/s will take place the day we return to school and any remaining exams will take place on subsequent days.
Nurses News
COVID-19 symptoms:
Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children, and staff should monitor themselves for each day BEFORE coming to school.
Students and staff should NOT come into the school building and should contact their school nurse if they are experiencing the following:
β’ Fever (100.0Β° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills
β’ Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
β’ New loss of taste or smell
β’ Muscle aches or body aches
β’ Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
β’ Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms
β’ Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms
β’ Headache when in combination with other symptoms
β’ Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms
β’ Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in
combination with other symptoms
If your child is experiencing any of the above symptoms, please notify your school nurse for further guidance
School nurses are here to help and answer questions or any concerns that you may have!
Respect and as much confidentiality as possible will be maintained at all times. Some information, such as positive COVID-19 test results, may need to be shared with the Rockport Board of Health.
* PLEASE reach out to your school nurse if:
- Your child has symptoms
- Your child or household members/close contacts have tested positive for COVID-19.
- You have any questions or need more guidance .
General Guidelines:
Generally speaking, any child with a fever of 100.0 and above or an illness with fever that produces chills, muscle aches, sore throat, or sweating should remain at home until 24 hours after the fever has resolved without using fever reducing medicine (ex: Tylenol/Acetaminophen, Motrin/Ibuprofen, Aleve/Naproxen) . Please do not send any medication into school with your child.
Strep-throat, Conjunctivitis or impetigo (a rash with pustules) requires 24 hours of medication as prescribed by the physician before a student returns to school.
A child with a rash or skin condition that is undiagnosed by a physician should remain at home until all lesions are healed, or the child is seen and cleared by their physician.
Parents whose children have had any of the above conditions should contact the school nurse so that we may ease the transition back to school after an illness and implement communicable disease control in the school or classroom if necessary.
Your child may attend school with a cold however, if your child has copious amounts of nasal drainage or persistent coughing that interferes with the ability to participate in class they should stay home. Children with persistent cold symptoms should see their primary care physician.
The School Nurses do not have cold medicine in the school. If your child requires cold medicine before school, chances are that it will wear off by lunchtime. If you feel that your child will need another dose of over the counter medicine while at school, please call the school nurse, plan to bring the medicine in, and fill out the Medication Authorization form. Children with cold-like symptoms should not attend school, please refer to the above COVID-19 guidelines for more details.
If a mid-day dose of antibiotics is required, no-problem! Call the school nurse and we can accommodate your child's needs. You can print the Medication Authorization Form from the web-page. A responsible adult (age 18 or older) must bring medicine to school.
Your child may attend school if he/she needs short-term inhalers or nebulizers for acute Reactive Airway Disease/Asthma or Cold. Please fill out the Student Asthma Action Plan Form and have your child's physician sign it. More pediatricians are prescribing inhalers for persistent cold symptoms. Ask your pediatrician for an extra inhaler for school or call the school nurse to make arrangements. While you are at the Pediatrician, ask your pediatrician for a spacer (Aerochamber), it makes it easier for your child to inhale the medication and it will be more effective.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school a healthy place to learn.
Thank you,
Jeanne E. Pratt RN BSN NCSN (she/her)
RMS/RHS nurse
tc-(978)-546-1236
fax-(978)-546-3805
Rock Those Socks Fundraiser
Any student interested in helping to organize the annual 'Rock Those Socks' fundraiser to support the homeless population in the Greater Boston area, please see Henry Park.
Community Service Opportunities
Need community service? Have a green thumb and Love flowers?We have the perfect community service opportunity. Reach out to Mrs. Luster for details and contact information if interested.
The Rockport New Years Eve Committee is looking for volunteers. You can sign up on-line for 1 - 2 hour tasks. Email or see Mrs. Luster for details and contact information.
PTO News
I've invited you to fill out a form:
Your PTO needs your unique talents, whether it's volunteering a few hours a month or a few hours a year, serving on the board, or attending meetings. Find your pet project and join us! All communications from the PTO will be done via link in school newsletter, our email address of ptorockport@gmail.com and our Facebook page under Rockport Parent Teacher Organization. We would love to have you join us!
--Rockport PTO Membership Dues-- $10 per family--
Thank you for your support!
TownGreen Youth Climate Leadership Program
Class of 2024 News
A few Yearbook reminders
As we work diligently on creating a memorable yearbook for this academic year, we want to ensure that every senior is included. If you have already submitted your senior photo, thank you! Your participation is greatly appreciated.
However, we've noticed that some submissions might be missing or lost in email threads, and we want to give everyone the opportunity to contribute to this special keepsake. Whether you've submitted before or not, please take a moment to complete the Senior Photo Submission Form:
[Senior Photo Submission]
Your senior photo is an important part of capturing a key part of the Class of 2024, and we want to make sure everyone is represented. If you have any issues or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Ty Bouchie or Atticus Anderson. The deadline for the Senior Photo Submission Form is December 15, 2023. Everyone must complete the form even if previously emailed.
Thank you for your cooperation and participation.In addition to their Senior Photos, Seniors also have the opportunity to submit Personal Quotes and Personal Candids. This year, Seniors should complete the Senior Half Page Form:
[Senior Half Page Form]
The deadline for the Senior Half Page Submission Form is December 15, 2023. Everyone must complete the form even if you do not wish to participate; simply select you do not wish to participate in the form. Again if you have any issues or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Ty Bouchie or Atticus Anderson.The 2024 Rocks and Pebbles Yearbook is on-sale now. It should be pre-purchased on-line at: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks
Fundraisers
Upcoming fundraiser - February calendar raffle. We are in the process of getting donations to fill the calendar. If you are able to donate we would appreciate it. Tickets will go on-sale January 8th. Tickets will be $5 for 1 ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Prizes will be drawn daily. All seniors will be expected to sell tickets.
Upcoming events - mark your calendars
Junior Senior Prom May 31
Senior Banquet June 5 (Location TBD)
Graduation June 7th
Contact advisors: Amanda King (aking@rpk12.org) or AnnMarie Luster (aluster@rpk12.org) with questions.
Lost and Found
Dont' forget to stop by the lost and found outside the RHS Main Office, clothes will be donated December 22nd.ππππ
Half Day Schedule
Food Services will be serving breakfast on half days untill 8 o'clock.
Counseling Connections
Guidance is reaching out to remind students who are interested in taking one free Dual Enrollment course with Salem State University this spring, the deadline is Friday December 15th, 2023. Applications are available in Guidance or use the link to the program details, course availability, and application:
https://www.salemstate.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/Dual_Enrollment_Application_23_WEB_FILL.pdf
Juniors, Class of 2025:
The Junior Post Secondary Planning night will be held on February 12, 2024 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.
Seniors, Class of 2024:
Northshore Community College will be hosting an βOn-the-Spot'' Admission Event -- stay tuned for details.
Guidance has received a few scholarships that fall outside of our normal scholarship program. Seniors are welcome to check out the binder in Guidance.
Just a reminder that Seniors need to complete their 35 hours of community service in order to graduate. The Holiday season is a great time to volunteer to help out local non profits. Please contact Ms. Luster with any questions.