RRHS Update - Week of 12/12/22
Phoenix Peak Sale!
IT'S A WINTER SALES EVENT AT THE PHOENIX PEAK!
Join us on Thursday, December 15 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM for our School Store Pop-up-shop in the Rock Ridge Library for the best sale of the year!
All Phoenix Fans will receive:
- 10% ALL regular priced apparel
- Comfy-Cozy Special -- $10 off any blanket with the purchase of any sweatshirt
- Spend $100, Save $10
This Week in Athletics!
Monday 12/12/22
JV Wrestling @ Dominion, 6 p.m. Early Release at 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4:15 p.m.
All Basketball @ Riverside (No 9th Girls) 9th Boys, Varsity Girls Early Release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m. All other teams depart at 4:45 p.m.
5 p.m. 9th Boys
6 p.m. Varsity Girls
6:15 p.m. JV Boys
7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys
7:30 p.m. JV Girls
Tuesday 12/13/22
JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Brentsville, 6/7:30 p.m. Early Release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m.
Winter Track @ Riverside, 3 p.m. Early Release at 11:45 a.m. Bus departs at 12 p.m.
Wednesday 12/14/22
Wrestling @ John Lewis High School, 6 p.m. Early Release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m.
Gymnastics @ Tuscarora, 6:30 p.m. Early Release at 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4:15 p.m.
Thursday 12/15/22
All Basketball vs. Tuscarora
5 p.m. JV Girls
5 p.m. 9th Boys
6:15 p.m. Varsity Boys
6:15 p.m. 9th Girls
7:30 p.m. Varsity Girls
7:30 p.m. JV Boys
Friday 12/16/22
Swim @ Ida Lee vs. Woodgrove, 7 p.m. Bus departs at 5:15 p.m.
9th Girls @ Freedom, 5:30 p.m. Early Release at 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4:15 p.m.
Hockey @ Medstar vs. Yorktown, 8 p.m.
Saturday 12/17/22
Swim @ Dulles South vs. Dominion, 1 p.m. Bus departs at 12 p.m.
Winter Track @ Dominion, 9 a.m. Bus departs at 7:45 a.m.
School Counseling News!
Curriculum Night
January 5th at 7pm will be the Curriculum Night for Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders at Rock Ridge High School. Save the Date!!! At Curriculum Night students/parents can review courses, talk with teachers and start thinking about classes for next year.
Junior Parents
On December 7th was our Junior Parent night to prepare students/parents for the senior year and life beyond high school. Here is the Link to the presentation with questions as they we asked. Here is the link to watch the presentation on Youtube.
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition
Encourages middle and high school youth, across the county to identify an issue in their school, neighborhood or community, create a plan to address that issue, and implement the plan. The goal is to encourage, support and reward the youth of Loudoun County for making positive changes in their own lives and the lives of others. This annual competition runs from early fall through late spring. This is great to have on any resume or college application.
- Identify and address issues around you that you believe could be better
- Develop crucial critical thinking, presentation and communication skills
- Learn planning and execution skills needed to affect community change
- Demonstrate community leadership
- Interact with judges that can include corporate leaders, government officials and members of the media
Seniors
We are at 72% of Seniors applying to college!! Our goal is 80% by winter break. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Marchante if you are still not certain about life after senior year.
Here is a quick list for those who want to take some time before going to college
Please see Mrs. Marchante’s Scholarship Corner!!!
Financial Aid & Scholarships @ RRHS. She updates this spreadsheet every week
LCPS School Counseling Scholarship Website. - This has a very comprehensive list of scholarships for LCPS students.
December scholarships listing. A series of scholarships from different foundations and organizations. All have separate requirements. Look at this example of scholarship they list which very easy to apply!
Please see the e-mail from Mrs. Marchante through Naviance with all the Counseling News and College and Career info. RRHS College & Career Center | Smore Newsletters
Career Center News
Some news articles you could use to understand the college process:
Underclassmen and Parents - this is a really good article to help you think about your road ahead with test prep, taking and using your scores.
Seniors and Parents - as ED decisions start to roll out, this article may give you some food for thought on how to navigate all the emotions that can be involved. Handling College Admission Decisions: A Sidecar Parent's Guide
Seniors, if you have received any acceptance letters and any scholarships, please let Ms. Marchante know about your acceptance and if you received any scholarships!
We would love to know your accomplishments.
You can come to the Career Center or email tiziana.marchante@lcps.org
Missed our Junior Parent Webinar? Watch the recording and learn about the different aspects of college and career readiness.
University of Southern California (USC) Summer Scholarship for Military Families
USC hosts a 4-week summer program for which they give out a full scholarship to high school students of active families in the military. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and fees, airfare, room and board, and course materials.
You can find the details of this scholarship HERE! Deadline is Jan 27.
Indicator 8 Survey
Subject: 2021-2022 Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is asking for families who have a child with a disability and adult students with a disability and are provided special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to participate in the 2021-2022 Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey. The online survey is now open and available for completion in English and Spanish at the following websites until December 16, 2022:
English Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WMW6HJ5
Spanish Version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/82HPLG3
Families who have more than one child receiving special education services are requested to complete a survey for each of their children.