Rock Ridge Phoenix
Week of March 9, 2020
SCHOOL COUNSELING
As spring break approaches please consider visiting colleges on your way to any vacation destinations. This is a good time to visit because students are on campus and you can ask them questions. Here is a link to colleges in Virginia on I-95, I-81 and more
https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib4/va01000195/centricity/domain/5273/virginia_college_tour.pdf
Colleges to Know:
Guilford College https://www.guilford.edu/weareguilford
Known for being in the book "Colleges the Change Lives" Guilford has alway been at the forefront of providing students with a transformative college experience. If you are looking to change the world then Guilford is the place for you.
Big thanks to Mrs. Barnes and Mr.Stadola and all of the teachers and counselors that help with the "Job Readiness Workshop" in Rock Block last Friday. Student now that you have worked on your interviewing skills and resume writing, the Rock Ridge High School Part time/Summer Job Fair in here on 3/11 – over 40 businesses will be on hand to accept applications for summer jobs, part time jobs, volunteer and internship opportunities. There are jobs available starting at 14 years of age.
PTSO NEWS
PTSO NEWS
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2nd at 7pm in the RRHS Library
**Meetings are held on the 1st Thursdays of every month at 7pm in the RRHS Library**
Don’t miss your chance!
PTSO PERFECT PITCH OPENING DAY RAFFLE - Win an Autographed Stephen Strasburg Baseball with COA!
Only 200 tickets will be sold. Purchase your ticket for a 1/200 chance of winning an authentic autographed Stephen Strasburg signed for only $10.00!
All of the money raised will fund student scholarships and All Night Grad Party to keep our graduates safe!
Purchase online https://osp.osmsinc.com/LoudounVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DB106,
Include your email and phone #, and we will send you your ticket number!
Tickets go on sale on Monday, March 9, 2020
Drawing is on opening day April 2, 2020
SAT/ACT PRACTICE TESTS - The RRHS PTSO is offering SAT/ACT practice tests for all interested students – freshman, sophomores, junior and seniors
This is a GREAT way to see where you might need some additional help without the cost. The $15 fee goes entirely to the RRHS PTSO so it’s a win-win! All testing will be held on site at Rock Ridge High School.
Revolution Prep - Please click here to register https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/100426/.
SAT and ACT PRACTICE TEST –Saturday, April 18, 2020
SPIRIT NIGHT – COAL FIRE!
Bring your family and support the RRHS PTSO by joining us at COAL FIRE!
When: Thursday March 26th; 11:30am – 10:00pm
Where: 24560 Dulles Landing Dr. Sterling VA
20% of dine in, carry-out and catering sales will go directly to: Rock Ridge High PTSO! Bring the attached flyer, or show an electronic version, to the cashier when you place your order.
MEMBERSHIP
For the PTSO to fund all the events and activities that benefit our RRHS Students, Faculty and Staff; we need your help! Please consider joining the PTSO today.
Family membership dues are only $30. Faculty membership dues are only $10. Please click here to sign up and pay for membership online: https://www.lcps.org/Page/195605. You can also pay for membership by logging on to the LCPS online payment portal: https://osp.osmsinc.com/LoudounVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DB106.
Don't forget to link your Harris Teeter grocery store card! It's free and easy - all you have to do is send your name and phone number (or store rewards number) to bod@rrhsptso.com. By linking your rewards cards and accounts, a portion of all of your grocery store purchases will benefit RRHS PTSO. (Tell grandparents and family members, too! We can link any and all family members.)
Help us reach our goal of 100% membership this year!
CTE NEWS
To Learn More:
Potential Course Sequences // https://bit.ly/2urG7L5 (Case Sensitive)
Rock Ridge CTE // https://www.lcps.org/Page/129402
LCPS CTE // https://www.lcps.org/domain/45
If you have any questions regarding CTE programs or courses please email the CTE Department Chair, ben.stodola@lcps.org.
TEACHER CADET NEWS
Dear Rising Junior & Seniors ,
Did you know that the Teacher Cadet program is offered at Rock Ridge High School? It is a full year course offered to seniors who are thinking about a career in Education or working in a Field that involves children.
The Teacher Cadet Program is an exciting hands-on exploration of learning, teaching and schooling. You are involved in observations and a teaching Field Experience in feeder Elementary and Middle schools. You do NOT have to being going into a career in teaching to benefit from this class.
What are the benefits you ask?
- It’s an Honors weighted course.
- Dual Endorsement Course - You can receive 4 college credits from Shenandoah University upon successful completion.
- Scholarship opportunities
- 40-hour Field Experience in Elementary or Middle School
- Opportunity to observe and work with kids
- Educators Rising Membership – Including annual Lansdowne Conference and State Conference
- Prestige associated with being a Teacher Cadet
I hope you will strongly consider taking the Teacher Cadet Program your senior year.
Please see Mrs. Catello in L504 if you are interested in an application or finding out more information about the course.
Marketing Cooperative (Co-op) Education Program
Currently over 15 students are working a cooperative education position. Students in a co-op position have to work continuously throughout the year for a total of 280 hours starting July 1st. Students receive an additional credit (2 credits) for both the marketing course and co-op portion of the class. Students in the program have a marketing coordinator who works with the business supervisors to help create a positive working experience.
Consider the benefits of taking a Marketing Cooperative Education (co-op) course
- Students learn professionalism and workplace-specific skills in class.
- Students earn or are working toward industry certifications.
- Students earn school credit for employment, which links their on-site performance with academics through:
- annual hours requirements and continuous employment throughout school year
- quarterly performance evaluations (graded) as assessed by a manager
- quarterly academic projects (graded) supporting job site knowledge & skills
- Teachers connect with managers every 4 – 6 weeks, which provides opportunities for:
- constructive feedback & coaching
- employee improvement through student-teacher conferences
- enhanced personal and professional development
Students can become an employee who is continuously learning in the classroom and transferring those skills to their workplace environment! If you would like to learn more about the cooperative education program you can email Ben.Stodola@lcps.org, Rachael.Vesely@lcps.org or Sandra.Tucker@LCPS.org today!
THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS
Monday March 9th
Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Park View, 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Park View, 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday March 10th
Varsity Baseball vs. Kettle Run, 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Softball vs. Kettle Run, 6:00 p.m.
JV/Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Heritage, 6:00/7:15 p.m.
Wednesday March 11th
Spring Sports Meet the Coaches/Parent Night, 7:00 p.m. Main Gym.
Spring Sports picture day:
4:00 Crew – Early Release 3:45 p.m.
4:30 Girls Soccer -JV/Varsity
4:45 Baseball
5:00 Boys Soccer - JV/Varsity
5:10 Softball
5:20 Boys Lacrosse
5:30 Girls Lacrosse
5:40 Boys Tennis
5:50 Girls Tennis
6:00 Track and Field
Thursday March 12th
Varsity Softball vs. Millbrook, 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs. Millbrook, 6:00 p.m.
JV/Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Millbrook, 6:00/7:15 p.m.
JV/Varsity Girls Soccer @ Millbrook, 5:30/7:00 p.m. Early Release at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 3:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis @ Millbrook, 4:30 p.m. Early Release 2:15, Bus Departs at 2:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis vs. Millbrook, 4:30 p.m.
HEALTH and PE NEWS!
The RRHS Health & PE Department is working hard to create some fun lessons to occur in May while students go through testing. We know one of the best things we can do is get them outside to relax and be with their friends in a structured manner. We picked lawn sports because it allows for structured social time. Here is a link to a Sign Up Genius with our needs: https://tinyurl.com/rkp9rzx Anything that you could donate for would be awesome!
SCHOOL CENSUS 2020
The nationwide 2020 United States Census will begin March 12, 2020. Loudoun County government has been working with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to inform every Loudoun resident about the census process and why it is so important, particularly for LCPS populations that are historically undercounted.
Loudoun’s Census count impacts LCPS more than any other county program. Loudoun County receives more than $31 million in federal funding for school programs based on Census data. These programs include free and reduced-price school meals, special education, Title I resources, Head Start, teacher training and more.
For each child or adult not counted in the 2020 Census, Loudoun County expects to lose $2,000 per year in federal funding during the next 10 years.
CAREER CENTER NEWS
3/11: Rock Ridge High School Part time/Summer Job Fair – over 40 businesses will be on hand to accept applications for summer jobs, part time jobs, volunteer and internship opportunities. There are jobs available starting at 14 years of age. The attached doc provides a list of the businesses. There is no need to sign up.
3/11: US Marines – During A lunch
3/12: US Air Force – During A lunch
3/18: Richard Bland College – Onsite Admissions decisions. There is still time to apply to Richard Bland College. RBC is a two-year, residential college affiliated with the College of William & Mary. After 2 years at RBC students can seamlessly transfer to William & Mary. RBC offers generous scholarships for Pell Grant eligible students along with other scholarships. You can apply here and waive the $35 application fee with code: RBCK.
News You Can Use
2020-2021 Course Selection Process:
The junior academic advising portal is open on the RRHS website for students to schedule their junior meetings. Junior students, please sign up here
May 1st: FINAL day to submit course changes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When thinking about next year's schedule, keep in mind balance. As a student, you are often pulled in many directions and find that you must balance academic challenge, numerous (and sometimes competing) extracurricular commitments, family and work obligations, available time, stress and personal joy of learning in life. We want all students to select a course schedule that will provide them with a level of challenge to stretch themselves and pursue individual interests. We do not want schedule choices to harm your quality of life or your ability to grow as a healthy (emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially) teenager.
Seniors – As your decision letters (accepted or denied) come in please send me a copy or drop off a copy in the Career Center. Having your decision letters will help ensure the validity of the Scattergrams for future classes. In addition, if you received merit, athletic or talent scholarships with your acceptance, please share that information with me too. We are required to report all scholarship money offered to LCPS. I really appreciate your help with this request!
NEW: The RRHS PTSO has partnered with Revolution Prep to over both the ACT and SAT on April 18th. Yes, it’s the day after prom but this is a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors to assess how they will do without spending a lot of money. It’s only $15 and all proceeds go to the PTSO. You will choose one of the tests to take. Register here.
Spring Open Houses
3/27, 4/3, 4/10 & 4/17: Case Western Open Houses
4/10: U of Mary Washington Open Houses
3/14: CNU Open House
3/21 & 3/22: VT Open Houses
3/21: SCAD Info Session
3/28: George Washington U Diversity Open House
4/3: Hampton U High School Day 2020
4/4: UVA Engineering Open House
4/18: ODU Open House
Upcoming Local Events.
4/1 - ASVAB – (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) – You can register here.
3/18: Junior College Admissions Panel at John Champe High School. See attached flyer.
3/18: Northern Virginia Community College is hosting a Career Exploration Fair for high school students to explore CTE and STEM programs and certifications. The fair will include an overview of enrollment, programs of study, and student services. Advance registration is required at career.novastem.us/explore by February 28, 2020.
3/21: “Rise to Know” Summit at Rock Ridge. This is the second year led by Jessica Berg. It’s an inspiring and empowering day. Come hear from amazing women such as author Amy Reed, Commonwealth’s Attorney: Buta Buberaj, Board of Supervisors Chair: Phyllis Randall, Delegate: Suhas Subramanyam (D-87th District) and many more. This is a free event but please register here.
4/1: Northern Virginia Regional College Fair Not required but ideally students should pre-register here.
4/4: Air Force ROTC Info Session at the U of MD – this applies to students interested in pursuing ROTC at NOVA.
4/19: Baltimore/Greater Washington STEM College & Career Fair. Register here.
4/29: Military Fair at Independence High School. All branches, the Academies and ROTC programs will be represented. This event is open 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
The RRRHS PTSO offers four generous scholarships and a senior may apply for all four scholarships. The student/family must be a PTSO member by April 1st. Scholarship applications are due 4/17.
The RRHS Athletic Boosters also recognize graduating seniors through several different scholarships. The student/family must be an Athletic Booster member by April 1st. Scholarship applications are due 4/26.
Applications for both the PTSO and Athletic Boosters can be found in the hallway in front of the Career Center.
Newly Added Scholarships in Naviance: Home > Colleges (top right) > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship List
3/12: Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship (applies to NOVA students)
3/12: Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
3/13: Refined like Sea Glass Essay Scholarship - $500
3/13: Granville P. Mead Scholarship
3/15: IET Diversity Scholars Program
3/15: Northwest Federal Credit Union Scholarships 5 different scholarships
3/15: Army Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Greater Washington Area
3/16: The Jewel College Scholarship
3/20: New Dominion Section-National Council of Negro Women Scholarship
3/23: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia–Booz Allen Hamilton Vision - 5 @ $3,000
3/25: Leesburg Garden Club
3/25: JP Popovich #JustkeePswimming Memorial Scholarship
3/25: Dulles International Airport Rotary–LeRoy Collins Memorial Scholarship
3/25: Air Force Retired Officers Community Falcons Landing Scholarships 15 @ $5,000
3/25: Dr. Juergen Reinhardt Memorial Scouting Scholarship is offering one scholarship of $1,000
3/25: Debbie Settle Scholarship Foundation
3/25: Gavin Rupp “I Promise 15” Scholarships
3/25: Loudoun Association of School Librarians (LASL) Scholarship
3/25: LEA (Loudoun Education Association) for those students pursuing a 4 year degree in Education
3/25: Loudoun Retired Educators Association Scholarship
3/25: Loudoun County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
3/25: Loudoun County Beat the Odds Scholarship
3/25: Loudoun Educators Foundation – Elaine Avington Griffin Unsung Educators Scholarship
3/25: Loudoun Soccer Scholarships
3/25 Madison Small Scholarships
3/25: Master Singers of Virginia is offering one, $1,000 scholarship
3/25: Virginia Tech Alumni Association
3/25: CFLNFC - Blair & Mike Pirrello Vocational Scholarship
3/26: Jeffrey C. Fowler Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
3/27: WISER (Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources)
3/29: Ira Dorsey Scholarship by Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter – up to $2,000
3/31: Virginia State University Alumni Association
3/31: Sigma Mu Mu Chapter 942 Scholarship
3/31: Legacy of Life Essay or Video Scholarship - $5,000
3/31: Loudoun First Responders Scholarship
4/1: Army Emergency Relief – MG James Ursano Scholarship
4/1: Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship
4/1: Hampton University Alumni Association of Northern Virginia
4/1: Visionary Integration Professionals (FIP) Women in Technology Scholarship
4/1: Naval Officers Spouses Club of Washington, DC
4/2: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia–Charles Homer Barton Memorial 5 @ $4,000
4/2: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia – Elizabeth Koury Scholarship 2 @ $5,000
4/2: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia – Rose Koury Scholarship – 2 @ $5,000
4/2: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia –Vance International, Inc. 2 @ $500-$2,000
4/5: DC Area Phi Beta Kappa
4/9: Sadie O. Embrey Memorial Scholarship
4/15: C. Richard Walk Masonic Memorial Scholarship
4/15: Servant’s Heart – Joshua’s Hands Essay & Video Scholarships - 3 @ $1,000
4/15: Triple Point Security
4/15: Loudoun County Chapter of Izaak Walton League Conservation Scholarships
4/15: WMCCAI - Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute
4/17: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation – Allia Watts Scholarship
4/17: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation Scholarship
4/17: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation-Clarice Elizabeth Abney Scholarship
4/17: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation-JADE Scholarship
4/17: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation-LT Charles Spencer
4/17: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation-Kim Vismale
4/17: VESA (Virginia EL Supervisors Association) Scholarship
4/17: Sterling Soccer Club Scholarship
4/30: Ryan Bartel Foundation Acceptance of Others
5/1: VRLTAEF (Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Education Foundation) Scholarships
5/1: Virginia Sheriff’s Institute Scholarship
5/1: Loudoun Valley Community Center Scholarship
5/3: Northern Virginia B’nai B’rith Sports Scholarship
5/31: Tronfeld West & Durrett Step by Step – 5 @ $1,500
Summer Programs
3/13: Cisco High School STEM Externship – Open to Juniors and Seniors. See attached flyer for more details.
3/27: The VALHEN Latinx Leadership Academy is inviting high school freshmen and sophomores to apply to take part in their summer program at JMU. All costs are covered for this program that runs 6/18-6/20. Apply here.
4/1: Rising Juniors and Seniors, VT Black College Institute applications are now open. These 3 and 5 day summer programs are free to participants. You can learn more and register here.
4/3: The Leading Ladies Initiative provides qualified and selected participants who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in Loudoun County high school's with a STEM internship opportunity
4/10: Rising Seniors interested in law, Thomas D. Horne Leadership in the Law Program. This is a wonderful, local program. Learn more and apply here.
4/16: The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network’s Hispanic College Institute (HCI) is a free 4-day, overnight program that gives you the opportunity to learn about the college admissions process while meeting Latinx professionals and engaging with Latinx college students from all over our Commonwealth.
4/30: NEW: 2nd TMCF Fleischer HBCU Scholars Program at Virginia State University summer camp. This summer, VSU is once again partnering with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to offer 50 students an opportunity to participate in an amazing FREE, 1-week residential program that will be held on the beautiful VSU campus. This program provides rising high school seniors, who will be graduating from high school in 2021, the opportunity to experience college-life, entrepreneurship, and business courses for the duration of the week. TMCF Fleischer HBCU Scholars Program at Virginia State University
FAQs
What are the Common App Essay prompts for 2020-2021? The Common App Essay prompts for 2020-2021 will remain the same as this year. Learn more here.
Attachments:
JCHScollege admissions panel.JPG
CiscoHigh2020appinfo.pdf
2020 Summer Job Fair Matrix for Prom Board.docx