The Rockville Times
November 2019
A NOTE FROM MRS. CZAPLA
Rockville High School has been very busy this fall. This newsletter is designed to keep you informed, celebrate our accomplishments and communicate with the greater Vernon community all that is going on here. We hope you enjoy the articles, photographs and news!
As the quarter comes to an end we want to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our students. They have been working very hard to achieve academic success. If parents/guardians would like to check their student’s progress, they can access Aspen at any time online. To view the info as it appears on the report card, parents/guardians can follow the following instructions: Login to Aspen, click the Family top tab, the Transcript side tab, and then on the link (shows up under the Year column) for the specific class.
All Q1 grades and comments will be posted on November 7. Report cards will be distributed to students during block 5 on Monday, November 11
- Remember that after school tutoring by NHS/AP/Honors students is available on Mondays and Tuesdays after school in the Library from 2:00 – 2:30 pm.
- Our next Parent Advisory is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th at 6:00 pm in the RHS Library. The theme will be roles and relations with school counselors over four years. Additionally, there will be an overview on the impact Naviance has on high school and beyond. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!​
Upcoming Events, Holidays, and Activities
November 1 (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - RHS Dodge ball Tournament
November 2 (7:15 am - 2:30 pm) - SAT Administration Day
November 5 ( ALL DAY) - No School, District Professional Development
November 5 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) - RHS Nursery School Open House
November 7 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) - Rockville High School Transition Fair
November 7 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm) - Rockville High School: ASTE Open House
November 10 - Munsons Chocolate's Fundraiser
November 11 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) - Veteran's Day Assembly at Rockville High
November 13 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) - RHS Parent Advisory Meeting
November 15 (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - RHS Student/PD and Staff Basketball Tournament
November 21 (6:30 pm - 7:15 pm) - Spanish National Honor Society Induction at RHS
November 22 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - Mr. RHS
November 27 - Early Dismissal (See Schedule)November 28 (ALL DAY) - No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29 (ALL DAY) - No School,Thanksgiving Holiday
Upcoming Field Trips
- November 1 (8:00 am - 1:45 pm) - Field Trip to Manchester Community College
- November 8 (7:30 am - 3:30 pm) - Field Trip to Mystic Aquarium
- November 8 (7:30 am - 3:15 pm) - Field Trip to Lockwood Farm
- November 8 (8:30 am - 10:30 am) - Field Trip to Timothy Edwards Middle School
- November 15 (7:30 am - 3:30 pm) - Field Trip to UCONN
- November 16 (To Be Determined) - Field Trip to Manchester High School
- November 18 (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - Field Trip to Stafford High School
- November 19 (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - Snow Date: Field Trip to Stafford High School
- November 20 (7:45 am - 1:30 pm) - Field Trip to XL Center
- November 20 (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - Field Trip to NCCC Music Festival
- November 21 (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - Snow Date: Field Trip to NCCC Music Festival
Community Events (EVERYONE IS WELCOME)
November 2 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - University of Connecticut Worldfest
Location: Student Union Ballroom, Hillside Road, Storrs, CT 06268
Location: Park West Community Room, 2 Terrace Drive, Vernon, CT 06066
November 21 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) - FSCP Laugh and Learn
Location: Park West Community Room, 2 Terrace Drive, Vernon, CT 06066
November A/B Day Schedule
November RHS Breakfast Calendar
November RHS Lunch Calendar
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Due to the cancellation, the last day of school is now Friday, June 12, 2020. Parents and students should revise their calendars to this date.
Students and teachers, please be aware that there will be three continuous "B" days at the end of the first quarter. They are...
- Thursday, October 31
- Friday, November 1
- Monday, November 4
From All of Us - THANK YOU, VETERANS!
For all of us, please take a day like this and take a moment of your time to talk with one of these special people. Listen to their stories and understand why we have a very important day like today.
There will be an assembly honoring our Veterans during the school day on November 11th.
The Library Media Center currently has a Veteran's book display. Come check it out and learn more about Veterans!
Challenge Accepted Dr. Macary!
Happy Holidays (Gobble Gobble)
We wish you a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving holiday to those who celebrate. Remember to have fun with friends and family. We encourage you to meet and socialize with new people and give thanks for all that we can share with each other.
Tutor Doctor at RPL
International Club
Transition Fair
Dodgeball Tournament
LIBRARY MEDIA CLUB
PEER TUTORING
Do-Re-Mi !
The Choir will hold its Munson's Chocolate Fundraiser starting the second week of November!! These items make amazing holiday gifts, so don't forget to order before it's too late!!
RHS ATHLETICS
- Our football team is 6-0 and ranked #1 in Class M. We have home games on November 1st, 15th (senior night), and 21st.
- Boys soccer team is 10-4-1 and may have a home game for the first round of the state tournament on November 11th.
- Girls soccer has a record of 7-7 and has qualified for the state tournament.
- Cross country had a good showing at the state meet. Sam Hollsworth qualified for the state open meet, which is November 1st.
New Grading Policy for athletics and co-curricular activities
The new policy will take effect during the 2019-2020 winter athletic season. The policy states that in order to be eligible to participate in athletics and co-curricular/extra-curricular activities students “must be taking a minimum of five (5) classes during the season and meet the Grade Requirements criteria (70 or above) for five (5) classes.” For the winter athletic season eligibility will be based on the first quarter report cards. On the date that second marking period report cards are released, eligibility will once again be verified.
Class Updates: Health and Wellness 1
Class Updates: Health and Wellness 2
ROCK YOUR BODY
Book Club
Lets Make a Video
October In Review
Click Below for more pictures from the morning of WTNH's Game of the Week!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
On October 31st, students were invited to participate in a Halloween costume contest. Three winners were selected out of sixteen finalists. It was a fun day for all!
THE 3 WINNERS!
Our journey in life brings us to a fork in the road when a decision must be made on the safest route to follow.
THE FINALISTS
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY:
ASTE held a Barn Dance on Friday evening, October 25. Over 30 students attended and learned to line dance. It was a fun evening for all!
ENGLISH
On October 25th, students interested in the arts went on a field trip to Eastern Connecticut State University. Eastern's Performing Arts Department Theatre Program offered a day of workshops, classes, talks and tours for students. Creative Writing students and participating Drama members enjoyed workshops that focused on playwriting, lighting and technical aspects of stage design and activities that allowed students to express themselves through acting and improvisation. Several area schools attended this all-day wonderful event.
CREATIVE WRITING
A Creative Writing Halloween overnight writing retreat was held on October 18 &19. Creative Writing students had the opportunity to create short stories, learn about craft, and share their final products in the RHS auditorium. This retreat fostered a community of writers that are excited about writing! Vicky Nordlund coordinated the event. This was such an incredible opportunity for students to make connections with other writers. Pizza, desserts, and midnight snacks were provided by the chaperones. ​
Measuring for Moana
Power Outage: Call the Electricians!
Project Oceanology 2019
Message From the Librarian
Z-space is a a stunning interactive experience with the latest AR/VR technology in an all-in-one computer. Zspace contains activities in Science, Math, Animal Science, Technology, 3D printing, and more!
Putting out Fires!
Mock interviews
Foster Farm
Peace and Quiet! For Now!
RHS Festival of the Bands
The Festival of the Bands was on October 12th, and the RHS Symphony Band competed. The festival featured bands such as Rocky Hill, Manchester, East Haven, Sheehan, New Britain, and UCONN. It was a fantastic event that we hope parents and students alike enjoyed.
Powderpuff
Connecticut Literacy Festival
Plate Practice
Field Trip to Wilderness School
Community Events
UCONN Worldfest
This newsletter was created by the students of the Library Media Center Club at RHS
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