Carl T. Renton Junior High
Spring Newsletter
Victimproof
Tom Thelen, author of VICTIMPROOF, is one of America’s top anti-bullying speakers. Tom joined Renton students on March 17th. He has spoken at over 500 schools, colleges, and youth organizations teaching students how to break free from the victim mindset and how to stand up to bullying. Tom has been featured on FOX, PBS, CBS, The National Honor Society, and The National Association of Student Councils.
As an anti-bullying speaker, Tom gives students practical strategies to “be the change” on their campus. His message takes them on a journey through his own life story including an intervention program he experienced as a teen and how he learned to make positive life choices. Tom is a gifted motivator who relates to teens with stories that touch the heart and make them laugh.
As a part of our presentation we also purchased access to Tom's website Victimproof. On the website there are webcasts and videos that teach the curriculum. You can also download a copy of the book. To log in the username is renton, and the password is victimproof. Our hope is students and parents take advantage of this wonderful resource.
Who will be the change?
Victimproof
Tom Thelen
Congratulations to Renton Jr. High for winning the Huron School District Pennies for Patients Competition!!!!
Together, Huron High School, Renton Jr. High and Miller Elementary raised an amazing $5,781.19 for our patients! We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful support from your schools! Please know that you have touched the lives of our patients and their families! With your continued support, we will make someday today for more blood cancer patients!!
A word from Mrs. Bressler
These are my fabulous students. For months they have worked and been open to new ideas. They have grown leaps and bounds as musicians. Over the past two weeks they put their hearts into performances at the MSVMA Choral Festival and MSBOA Band Festivals. Both groups received top honors in sight reading, which is considered by many the most difficult part of the competitions.
I must say I have never been more proud of my students as we exited the stage. They put their heart and soul into their performances and, using some of their vocabulary, "nailed it". I couldn't have asked them for anything more. In my book, these were superior performances and they made me so proud.
Thank you Choir and Band for representing Renton Junior well. You are indeed the BEST!
Cafeteria Mural by Mr. Vavrick and Students
Radioactive Isotopes (AKA M&M's)
Students explore force and motion with Mini-Launchers
Meet Officer Poma
Officer Poma has been with the Huron Township Police Department since 2014, shortly after he retired from the Wayne County Sheriffs Department. Poma also was a member of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Since joining the Huron Township Police Department, Poma has served in several capacities including Detective, Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer and recently named to the Downriver Crisis Negotiation Team.
Renton Junior High Talent Show
35 students will be participating in the 15th annual Renton Talent Show