RMHS
Go Rockets!
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Eleven RMHS Students Earn the MA State Seal of Biliteracy!
This is a special shout-out to the following RHMS students who have earned the MA State Seal of Biliteracy!
Miguel Borrero (Spanish),
Bryn Connelly (Spanish),
Charlotte Gellot (French),
Vivian Greenwalt (Spanish),
Cory Kehoe (Spanish),
Vivienne Langlois (Spanish),
Abigail LeBovidge (Spanish),
Nicholas Mazzarella (Spanish),
Julia Monteiro (Portuguese),
MengLi Qiu (Mandarin Chinese),
and Samuel Szecsenyi (Hungarian).
To qualify for the MA State Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a language other than English. Students must also meet all RMHS graduation requirements. Earners of the MA State Seal of Biliteracy will have a seal affixed to their high school diploma, wear a medal at graduation, apply for biliteracy-centered scholarships, and may receive college credit. The MA State Seal of Biliteracy not only recognizes those who have taken a language offered in RPS but also celebrates the diverse cultural and linguistic members of our community.
Congratulations! ¡Felicidades! Parabéns! Félicitations! Gratulálok! 恭喜!
For more information about the MA State Seal of Biliteracy go tohttps://sealofbiliteracyma.org/ or contact Señor Ryan, MA State Seal Coordinator for RPS, at Derrick.Ryan@reading.k12.ma.us
All juniors (and a handful of seniors) of a world language will take this proficiency assessment in March in their Latin, French and Spanish classes
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Eli Schank
Congratulations for a 5th place finish in Disease Detectives at the Science Olympiad tournament at Harvard on Saturday.
Christian Cha
Christian also received an honorable mention in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for his short story "The Untethered Balloon."
BOYS SWIM
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REGISTERING FOR SPRING SPORTS
Please register for Spring Sports by Tuesday March 7th.
This includes Baseball, Softball, Outdoor Track, Tennis, and Lacrosse
How do I register for a Spring Sport and get “approved” to participate?
Do the following by March 7, 2023
1. Go to the attached link for the 5 steps on “How to Register for Sports” at RMHS How to Register for Sports (This link is also on the athletics page on the RMHS website)
2. Remember to follow all 5 steps.
You will receive an email from Family ID right after you submit your registration that it is completed. This only means you submitted the form. It does not mean that it is approved.
3. You will receive an email from RMHS Athletics in a couple of weeks letting you know that your “child’s registration is approved.” You must wait for RMHS Athletics to “Approve” your child’s registration in order for them to try out.
** If needed, students can register for free physicals offered at the RMHS Nurse’s office on Wednesday 3/1/2023. Students must call the Athletic Office at 781-670-2821 by 2/27/23 to register for a free physical.
Interested in Misster RMHS and have questions? Follow this link---
SENIOR LOCK-IN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Thank you to the senior parents who came to our volunteer interest meeting! We had a great conversation around planning this exciting event!
The Class of 2023 is seeking parent/guardian volunteers from across the community (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior families are welcome to volunteer!)
Please see the attached google document and let Ms. Glazier (jenna.glazier@reading.k12.ma.us) know if you would like to sign up for a sub-committee, as an event chaperone, or to donate items.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/154_YXRU6Chiwr3E8t2WwGxbOZ3Eaai9ShydUC9z1fhw/edit
Costa Rica Service Trip
DRAMA SHOWS- Feb 10-12
The Drama Club has a winter show February 10-12. It's two one-act plays in one performance.
Friday, February 10 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm
Tickets at RMHSDrama.org
This is a Test
by Stephen Gregg
Directed by Will O'Connor (RMHS student)
As the ticking clock reminds you, only 60 minutes remain to complete this oh-so-important predictor of your future. But you didn't get the review sheets, the teacher doesn't like you and your classmates are blatantly cheating. Time passes and the voices in your head remind you that though you are having trouble with the test, your personal life is far, far worse. Then you reach the essay question. The good news—it's an opinion essay. The bad news—it's in Chinese. And things aren't going to get better!
The Actor's Nightmare
By Christopher Durang
Directed by Leigh Barrett (guest director)
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Having casually wandered onstage, George is informed that one of the actors, Eddie, has been in an auto accident and he must replace him immediately. Apparently no one is sure of what play is being performed but George (costumed as Hamlet) seems to find himself in the middle of a scene from Private Lives, surrounded by such luminaries as Sarah Siddons, Dame Ellen Terry and Henry Irving. As he fumbles through one missed cue after another the other actors shift to Hamlet, then a play by Samuel Beckett, and then a climactic scene from what might well be A Man for All Seasons—by which time the disconcerted George has lost all sense of contact with his fellow performers. Yet, in the closing moments of the play, he rises to the occasion and finally says the right lines, whereupon make-believe suddenly gives way to reality as the executioner’s axe (meant for Sir Thomas Moore) instead sends poor George to oblivion—denying him a well-earned curtain call.
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ACADEMIC LAB
Before School Academic Lab (AL): there will be before school AL support for students from 7:30-8:25 am. Students do not have to sign up, they can simply report before school to the RMHS Library.
Please see below for schedules- printable versions.
AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC LAB OPEN
STUDENT COUNCIL
Reading Scholarship Foundation- High School Seniors
Reading Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 application is now available. Any Reading, MA resident who is currently a high school senior may apply.
The application and the full requirements to apply can be found at https://readingsf.org/scholarship-application/
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – Reading Scholarship Foundation
RSF 2022 – 2023 calendar. march
All applications must be either submitted on-line or postmarked on or before the March date indicated on the application.
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RMHS PTO IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
DUES CAMPAIGN
Hello RMHS Families - Here is where you can scroll to and find out any upcoming events or important dates related to any and all things PTO.
A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR AMAZING AND GENEROUS FAMILIES AT RMHS!!!! The stocking of the teachers lounges happened on Wednesday and it was a HUGE success. We had so many donations and were able to stock the office, guidance, all the departments - science, math, English, languages, arts, health & wellness, Officer Lewis' office, Metco office, Athletic department with so many delicious snacks and drinks. We forgot to take pictures as we went but here is a picture at Alexis' house before we packed our cars. The teachers were SO HAPPY and we cannot thank you all enough!
DUES CAMPAIGN - Our PTO Dues campaign is a HUGE portion of the funds we are able to use for so many things throughout the school year (Teacher appreciation, Unity Day, funding the library for after school hours and enhancing the library, Homecoming, etc). The campaign runs all year and you can donate at any time either by sending a check into school made out to the RMHS PTO or you can click on the link below and send via PayPal. The suggest amount is $50 per family via check or $55 per family via PayPal (to cover any fees).
Donate to Reading Memorial High School PTO, Inc.
Donate to Reading Memorial High School PTO, Inc.
Help support Reading Memorial High School PTO, Inc. by donating or sharing with your friends.
UPCOMING EVENTS/REQUESTS TO KEEP IN MIND:
* Our new librarian, Lynda Moylan is doing amazing things and we are excited for what is to come but she needs our help getting the Fiction section enhanced. She can accept gently used books or new books (she has a Whitelam Books registry, as well - shop local and help our school!)
Reading Memorial High School Library, Reading, MA
Reading Memorial High School Library, Reading, MA
Bookshop.org Custom Registry
* We will be holding another Calareso's fundraiser in the Spring so start dreaming of the perfect gardens!
*Unity Day in May! The school will be holding another Unity Day this year and we will be helping them with all supplies needed through donations via SignUp Genius. This was an amazing event last year and we know Mrs. Buckley and team are thinking even bigger and better this school year.
PTO MEETINGS:
MARCH 15TH @ 7:00 PM in the RMHS Library and via Zoom
MAY 17TH @ 7:00 PM in the RMHS Library and via Zoom (final meeting of the school year)
If you would like to help out, please reach out to the board directly.
* Open positions with the PTO:
1. Grant research and applications
2. Spiritwear coordinator
As always, we thank you all for your generosity and support,
Alexis Eliopoulos-O'Mara, Deanna Dodge, Linda Kiene & Rebecca Schromm
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Calendars and Schedules
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How to Report an Absence/Tardy/Dismissal:
Ms. Tracey Jorgenson- 781-670-2819
ATTENDANCE REPORTING FORM: Click here
Must be submitted with parent email registered w/RMHS
tracey.jorgenson@reading.k12.ma.us
- Parents must report the absence or tardy using one of the options listed above
- Students must sign into the main office when late before heading into class.
- Students must receive a dismissal pass from the main office the morning of dismissal. Caregivers must have previously emailed, called or have written a note for the student to receive a dismissal pass from the office. The student should give the office pass to the teacher at time of dismissal. We do not call up to classes unless it is an emergency.
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STUDENT PARKING
- There is NO assigned parking
- Student parking is in the PAC lot, Field House lot and on the street
- Registering your car allows office staff to contact you should there be an issue with your car (ie: lights, running etc. . .)
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READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Email: stacy.scouten@reading.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/memorial/
Location: 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA, USA
Phone: 781-670-2809