RHS December Newsletter
December 1, 2021
Term 2 Progress Reports
To check your Term 2 Progress Reports, please do the following:
- Go to https://ma-rockland.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do
- Select ACADEMICS Top Tab.
- View Grades for each course.
Some resources to support our students include the following:
- After school, extra help with individual teachers.
- Saturday School (on select Saturdays) 9 AM-12 PM
- After School Support Program 2:45-4:15 PM
Mondays Ms. Leighton Room 235
Tuesdays Ms. Coulombe Room 210
Wednesdays Ms. Launie Room 217
Thursdays Ms. Walsh Room 121
Inside the Classroom
Students in World Language classes played "mi lápiz" to practice stem-changing verbs in Spanish...and the students got to enjoy the beautiful November weather!
Also, below is outstanding Digital Artwork where students did Pop Art style Digital Paintings!
Lastly, take a listen to the Concert Band which sounds awesome!
Upcoming Events
December
12/1 Blood Drive
12/2 Early Release @ 11:20 AM for Staff Professional Development
12/3-12/4 Fall Play 7:00 PM
12/11 Saturday School 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
12/14Term 2 Progress Reports Available
12/15 Cyber Sense Grade-Level Assemblies
12/15 Choral Holiday Concert 7:00 PM
12/16 Early Release @ 11:20 AM for Staff Professional Development
12/16 Concert Band Holiday Concert 7:00 PM
12/20 Spirit Week Begins
12/22 RHS Music Tour to Elementary School & Senior Center
12/23-1/2 December Vacation
Information from the Guidance Office
Dual Enrollment is a program that offers high school students an opportunity to take College courses at a reduced cost while still in high school.
Bridgewater State University and Massasoit Commuity College are beginning enrollment for their Spring 2022 programs. Information can be found below. Please be sure to read through the information and pay close attention to requirements and deadlines.
Bridgewater State University Dual Enrollment
This Month's Top Dogs!
This month's Top Dog is Monalisa Almeida. NHS Student who earned recognition from National Hispanic Program & AP Scholar with Honor. Varsity Soccer and tennis (captain). Interned at Northeastern University to develop a computer literacy program. Wants to study engineering!
Seal of Biliteracy
We are pleased to inform you of Rockland’s participation in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for the 2021-2022 School Year. The Seal of Biliteracy is for any student who demonstrates proficiency in English and any other language, whether they speak the non-English language at home or learned it at school or in the community.
The State Seal of Biliteracy aims to:
(a) Encourage students to study and master languages;
(b) Certify attainment of biliteracy skills;
(c) Recognize the value of language diversity;
(d) Provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills;
(e) Provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for the attainment of high-level skills in languages;
(f) Prepare students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and
(g) Strengthen intergroup communication and honor the multiple cultures and languages in a community.
In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must:
(a) Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English by satisfying one of the following:
Earn a score of 240 or higher on the Grade 10 Legacy ELA MCAS (472 on Next-Gen MCAS)
orEarn a score of 220 or higher on the Grade 10 Legacy ELA MCAS (455 on Next-Gen MCAS) and complete an Educational Proficiency Plan
(b) Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a foreign language through one of the following:
Attaining a minimum score equivalent to Intermediate-High on a state-approved assessment
orFor languages that do not have readily available assessments, completing a portfolio demonstrating Intermediate-High proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
We will be administering the English Language Arts MCAS and administering CTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages in March during the school day.
We look forward to honoring the language expertise and diversity in our district through this initiative. If you are interested in taking the CTFL Assessment in March, please complete this form by January 1, 2022.
NHS students Make PPE Kits
RHS Band students participate in Veterans Day parade
Holiday Giving Tree
Fall Play Preview
The Rockland Drama Club presents Puffs! Puffs is a play that parodies the Harry Potter books by following three of the Hufflepuffs in Harry’s year: Wayne Hopkins, Megan Jones, and Oliver Rivers . The trio forms a strong friendship and tries to get a magical education (and not last place in the House Cup) as things at Hogwarts get increasingly chaotic.
Shows are Friday, December 3rd at 7pm and Saturday, December 4th at 7pm.
Powder Puff Fun!
RHS Students Attend SEMASC Conference
Choral Students Get in the holiday spirit!
RHS Choral students participated in the Rockland Holiday Stroll from 4:00-7:00 PM on Union Street on November 27th. The RHS students sounded terrific and helped bring the town into the holiday spirit!
Kaitlyn Brown
Elias Carbone
Katelyn Fernandes
Kelly Hamilton
Lily Meola-Afienko
Luci Pumphrey
Fall Sports Recap
Winter Sports Preview
Contact information for our varsity coaches is listed below:
Boys Basketball
Mr. Fred Damon
Girls Basketball
Ms. Diana Newcomb
Hockey
Mr. Stephen Murphy
Swimming
Ms. Julie Margolis
Wrestling
Mr. Timothy Brown
Super Bowl Information
We are very excited to announce that the Rockland High School Varsity Football team will play Abington High School on Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 PM at Gillette Stadium in the Division 6 Super Bowl.
Rockland High School students will have the opportunity to take a fan bus, free of charge. Students must have a signed permission slip from a parent/guardian to take the fan bus.
For any fan attending the game at Gillette Stadium, please review the following guidelines listed below.
All tickets are digital. No tickets will be sold at Gillette Stadium. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Children five years and under are free.
To purchase a ticket, please do the following:
Order tickets through Ticketmaster by clicking here.
Select Delivery Method: Mobile
Enter your card information and agree to the terms.
Click purchase.
To access your ticket once it is purchased:
Download the free Gillette Stadium App
Click on Tickets then My Tickets
Sign into Gillette Stadium using your Ticketmaster account information.
Tickets will then be accessible.
Parking is free for this event. Tailgating is not permitted at this event. Fans traveling from the North are encouraged to park in Lots 3, 4, and 5. Fans traveling from the South (I-495) are encouraged to park in Lots 22 and 20.
Patriot Place Gate will be the only gate used on game day and is located between the Ticket Office and The Patriots Hall of Fame. Patrons will be directed to the appropriate sidelines by signage located inside the gates.
Fans are recommended to arrive thirty minutes prior to kick-off to allow for parking and entry to Gillette Stadium.
Only clear plastic bags that comply with the Gillette Stadium policy are allowed into Gillette Stadium on event days. Check out http://www.gillettestadium.com/bagpolicy for more details.
All concession stands will be cashless, accommodating contactless payment options only. If needed, event attendees will be able to utilize one of our new Cash-to-Card kiosks to convert cash to Visa® prepaid cards.
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions
On Saturday evening, November 20, the Athletic Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony were held and eight new members were inducted. The inductees were each introduced by one of their former coaches or colleagues.
First up was a very special induction of a long-time RHS sports fan, Jimmy Cahill. Jim has been a fixture at athletic contests for many years and his Thursday pep talks for the football team were legendary. His honorary induction was given by former football coach Ken Owen and by his sister Carol Cahill, an English teacher at RHS. Jim was ecstatic and very appreciative of the well-deserved honor.
Next up was another very special induction and one that was a surprise for the recipient. Athletic Director and Class of 1980 RHS graduate, Gary Graziano who is retiring this year, has, year-in-and-year-out organized this banquet along with all the other duties he performs as AD. So it was only fitting that he was inducted as a member of the Hall of Fame. Coach and friend Fred Damon jokingly explained that he wasn’t being honored as an athlete at RHS (he was a good one) but more as a coach of many sports and as AD for the last 17 years. Graz was surprised indeed and very appreciative as well.
One of two females was next to be inducted. Mal Lannin-Cotton, former girls basketball coach inducted one of her players, Jackie Bohenek of the Class of 2008. Jackie wasn’t able to make it to the banquet since she is expecting her first child in December. Her twin brother Joe accepted the plaque for Jackie who was an All-Scholastic athlete and a 1,000 point scorer (1,441) for the Bulldogs in her tenure as a basketball player at RHS. Jackie was also an outstanding track and field athlete and led RHS to a cross country championship.
Jackie’s brother Dan Bohenek was next to be inducted as a wrestler and football player for RHS. He graduated with the Class of 2006. RHS wrestling coach Tim Brown did the honors and spoke about Dan’s ability to focus on the task at hand which enabled him to combine his athletic talent with mental stamina leading to his many victories on the wrestling mats.
The second female honored was Liz Martin from the Class of 2002. Girls basketball coach and Liz’s teammate, Diana Mitchell did the introduction and explained how Liz was an integral part of the girls’ basketball team’s State Championship in 2000, being the only sophomore in the starting lineup along with four seniors. Liz was also a soccer goalie and a softball player for the Bulldogs.
Next to be inducted was Brian Chamberlain, a football player for Coach Ken Owen. Brian graduated in the Class of 1992. Brian’s size and strength were key to the strength of the Bulldogs’ line. Brian has gone on to be a successful head coach at Braintree High School.
Former RHS science teacher and hockey coach, Jim Casagrande inducted his brother Mike Casagrande from the Class of 1999. Mike was a phenomenal hockey player and scored 100 points in his high school career at RHS. He also participated in four sports at RHS including track and earned 15 letters, an accomplishment that will not be duplicated.
Rounding out the inductees was Jeff Fernandez from the Class of 1983. Jeff was introduced by Steve Fernandez, his brother. Jeff was an outstanding football player on the 1982 Super Bowl football team. He was an All-Scholastic in both football and baseball and won the Joseph Dondero Award for both academic and athletic excellence in high school.
December Lunch Menu
Rockland High School
Principal
Email: jharrison@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/rockland-high
Location: 52 Mackinlay Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-0541
Twitter: @RocklandHS