RRHS Update - Week of 6/7/2021
Awards Ceremonies!
UPCOMING RRHS VIRTUAL EVENTS:
6/9: All School Awards - This is a “watch party” available at 5:30 PM and on demand after this time. These awards celebrate Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen across all the departments. You will find the link to watch here.
6/9: Senior Awards – This event is invitation only at 7:00 PM. Invites will be made week of June 1st. Seniors will be in person and this event will be live streamed for families and then available on demand here.
Counseling News!
For all 9th-11th graders Report Cards will be posted in Student/Parent Vue on June 22nd at 4pm.
Seniors still wondering about college.
The University of Kentucky staff will be on-campus for the entire summer, so rest assured we are ready and available to work students. In observance of the challenges some students and their families have faced this year in making their college decision, UK has moved our official confirmation deadline from May 1 to June 1.
Additionally, after June 1, we will continue to accept student applications and confirmations for Fall 2021 enrollment and housing.
Contact Cara Franke today to set up a meeting
Cara Franke
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
cara.franke@uky.edu | call: 859-257-8126 | text: 859-267-1910
Mindfulness Monday!
Mindfulness Monday is a great way to start your week off on a positive note. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, increase mental well-being and increase focus. Join our Schoology Group! Schoology Access Code: JBVT-SSV5-9TPTZ Google Meets nickname is located in Schoology.
Dual Enrollment Next Year
If you are taking ASL 4 or Adv Marketing next year please check with Mrs. Bush for ASL and Mrs. Tucker for Adv Marketing to register with NOVA for these DE Courses.
If you are taking a Dual Enrollment Science, Social Studies, English or Theater course and it is with RBC of William & Mary you should receive an e-mail with registration instuctions.
All other DE course students will receive instructions from the classroom teacher in the Fall.
Yearbooks - LAST CALL!
10 YEARBOOKS LEFT!
There are currently only 10 yearbooks left. If you would like to buy one of the last copies of the 2021 yearbook, you can buy one here (www.tinyurl.com/rrhsybk21) and pick it up at school, or you can bring cash or check (made payable to Rock Ridge High School) to one of the dates below. If you are bringing cash or check, you can email michelle.menna@lcps.org to reserve your copy. Yearbooks are currently $85. This year’s award-winning book has special coverage of this year, making it truly a historical artifact. Each book also has coverage of spring sports and the musical included.
You can buy or pick up your yearbook during one of these times:
- June 7 from 9:00-2:00 in front of the school
- June 8-11 in the main office from 8:45-3:45
Don’t miss your opportunity to preserve the memories and history of this year!
Career Center Updates!
OTHER UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS:
6/18: Calling all future pharmacists. UPitt School of Pharmacy is offering a free, five-week seminar called Pharmacy Innovation Experience & Research. You must register by 6/18. See attached flyer for more details.
8/24: (NOTE, date change from 8/23) Rising Seniors – College Jump Start Workshop -
This is a roll up your sleeves workshop to jump start your college application process. Mr. Anderson will take you through a creative exercise to help focus you on an essay topic. I will work with you on the Common Application and other steps in the application process. This event is August 24, 2021 Noon-3:00 PM at Rock Ridge. Please sign up here.
NEWS YOU CAN USE:
Opportunity – This summer be a Constituent Liaison with the Office of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. Learn more and apply here.
UVA is now open for in person tours! Tours begin June 14th. You can sign up here.
VT is now open for in person tours! Beginning June 1st in person info session and tours are back. You can sign up here.
Underclassmen and Parents, another way to learn about events or an actual reminder for an upcoming event of interest to you is through texts via Remind. I try very hard not to spam you! To sign up for Remind go to remind.com and create an account. Then search for the appropriate class as indicated below:
Juniors: @theroc22 (the missing K is not a typo)
Sophomores: @therock23
Freshmen: @therock24
Looking for a Summer or part time job? Our multi high school job site is updated weekly with new jobs.
Attachments:
PharmPIERProgram.docx