RHS Staff Newsletter
April 12, 2024
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Kindness Week (April 29-May 3)
A springtime spirit week at Romeo where our goal is to spread kindness and positivity! There will be daily activities throughout the week during the school day, as well as a boys “PowderBuff” Volleyball Tournament in the evening on May 2. All events and activities are FREE to join AND to watch so let’s just have some fun! Please view this presentation LINK regarding each day’s activities as well as important information below!
Shrek the Musical
- April 16: Kendra is offering a "staff and family" show on Tuesday April 16th 5:00-6:30 PM. See her if you have questions.
- April 17: The school show will be during 8th period on April 17th. Please remember to fill out your 8th period list of who can attend (and return to your academy secretary) by Monday morning.
2024-2025 Schedule
As you likely know, this is the time of year when we work on next year's schedule. This is always a big task, but this year we have the additional challenges of filling some big shoes (replacing our retirees) and accommodating 100 more students at RHS (which equates to about 4.0 fte more teachers; that's in addition to replacing the retirees). And if you didn't already notice, there are no empty rooms at RHS. Here are some important things to keep in mind:
- We will do our best to minimize changes, but there will be changes. Classrooms/offices may change and some people will have to share.
- We do NOT want portable classrooms and we strive to minimize how often a teacher "moves" during the day
- I (Bernie) will personally talk with anyone/everyone that may be affected by any change (to your schedule, classroom, etc.). So, if you hear something, but not from me, assume it's a rumor and ignore it. And if you hear a rumor, please don't spread it... all that does is create unnecessary anxiety/stress for someone else.
- If you have any questions, or feel there is information regarding the schedule I need to know, please come talk with me directly
To answer a few questions you may have:
- This +100 students is mostly from our current 9th and 10th grade classes being very big. So this "bubble" will be at RHS for the next two years. That being said, we are also experiencing a lot of growth via school of choice, so this growth may be the new norm.
- Yes, we have already started talking about expanding RHS. But for anyone who remembers building RHS, this doesn't happen overnight.
- +4.0 fte teachers does not necessarily mean we're hiring 4 additional teachers. This could be a combination of: shared RHS/9GA/RMS teachers teaching more sections at RHS, 9GA teachers teaching sections at RHS, and hiring new teachers.
- It is our goal, as we have done every year, to ensure everyone knows what they're teaching next year before the end of this school year (that's why we've already started interviewing)
Reminders
Saturday School
Saturday School will start next week; this will be for 10th-12th grade students. Please read the following two documents:
Saturday School 2024 - Staff Directions (also put a copy in your mailbox)
Saturday School 2024 Student/Parent Letter
Spring Testing
Please review one more time so you're ready for Wednesday.
Upcoming Events
4/18: MSTEP
4/18-21: Shrek the Musical
4/26: April SOM Breakfast
5/6-10: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week