THUNDERRIDGE WEEKLY UPDATE
October 6, 2022
Patterson's Perspective
Grizzly Families,
It is hard to imagine that the first quarter is already coming to an end and fall break is just around the corner. Thank you to the ThunderRidge staff and students for all the time and hard work they have put in this quarter. Another thank you to all who attended parent teacher conferences on Tuesday - it's always wonderful to have our families in the building. If you were not able to make it, there is another opportunity to meet with teachers through virtual conferences on Thursday, October 13th, from 4-7pm (links to sign up are below in this newsletter). However, please feel free to email your teachers with questions or concerns at any time. I also always appreciate any questions or feedback you may have.
On another note, we have been seeing a spike in Vaping around the district and at our school. For those who may not know, vaping is inhaling and exhaling vapor containing nicotine and flavoring produced by a device. Below are some pictures of these devices, as well as some informational resources to educate you and your students on the safety and health concerns associated with vaping. Please take some time to look at them and have a discussion with your family on this topic. We appreciate your support in helping us alleviate this growing problem and keeping our kids safe and healthy.
Have a great weekend.
Sean Patterson
Principal ThunderRidge High School
VAPING RESOURCE:
MLO/Bond Information
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Important Dates
๐ October 6-8 - Fall Play, "The Curious Savage" By John Patrick
โก October 9 - Senior Photos Due
๐ October 11 - Orchestra/Band Concert 7:00pm TRHS Auditorium
๐ October 12 - Choir Concert 7:00pm TRHS Auditorium
๐ October 12 - PSAT 11th Grade/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (NMSQT)
๐ October 13 - Virtual Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm - 7:00pm
๐ October 14 - End of First Quarter
๐October 17 - October 21 - FALL BREAK
Schedule for the Week of Oct. 10 - 14
ThunderRidge Theatre Presents, "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick
October 6-8 at 7:00pm ThunderRidge Auditorium
Tickets can be purchased here or at the box office before the show.
Adults - $10.00/Students - $8.00/Senior Citizens - $9.00
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 13th 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Click the links below to reserve your time to meet with specific teachers.
2023 Apple Award Nominations ๐
Click here to nominate an outstanding educator or staff member.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS
Submit Your Senior Photos by October 9! Click here to learn how to submit them.
The early bird deadline for ordering a cap and gown for graduation is December 4, 2022. For more information, or to order your graduation products, visit the Herff Jones website: www.urherffjones.com.
Advanced Placement Exam Information
Any student wishing to opt out of taking their AP exam (for year-long courses) must reach out to Ms. Kovack at kkovack@dcsdk12.org by October 31st in order to receive a full refund for the exam.
The full testing schedule, location, and other details can be found here.
IB Update
Here we are again and here comes another weekly update from your IB department. This week in the IB world, we are finalizing our sign-ups for the Portugal Trip over Spring Break. Friday 10/7 is the last day to sign-up, and the trip seems to be shaping up nicely thus far! As strange as it sounds, the planning for the next CAS Trip for the 2023/2024 school year is starting as well. There are several options ranging from Costa Rica to Croatia to Peru. Let Mr. Risner know your top picks!!
In the IB classes, some fun things have been brewing as we come into October. The Business students are throwing themselves into Trick or Treat Street after a successful DECA showing last weekend. Meanwhile, in the IB Visual Arts class, they are already having conversations about the showcase later this year and putting together all of their beautiful works. Stay tuned next week for more exciting information from IB!
This week in Advisement...
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๐ Sophomores
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๐ Seniors
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Clubs and Activities
ThunderRidge is proud to offer a wide variety of Clubs and Activities!
For a full list including times, days and locations, check out the TRHS Website.