The Patriot Update (1.16)
A Revere High School Community Newsletter
Sunday February 12th, 2023
Volume 1, Issue 16
Hello Patriots!
As always, please reach out with questions or ideas for this memo. Thank you to everyone who contributed!
Christopher T. Bowen, Principal
Past Patriot Updates
Sunday 10/09 - (Patriot Update 1.1); Sunday 10/16 - (Patriot Update 1.2); Sunday 10/23 - (Patriot Update 1.3); Sunday 10/30 - (Patriot Update 1.4); Sunday 11/06 - (Patriot Update 1.5); Sunday 11/13 - (Patriot Update 1.6); Sunday 11/20 - (Patriot Update 1.7); Sunday 11/27 - (Patriot Update 1.8); Sunday 12/04 - (Patriot Update 1.9); Sunday 12/11 - (Patriot Update 1.10); Sunday 1/8 - (Patriot Update 1.11); Monday 1/16 (Patriot Update 1/12); Monday 1/23 (Patriot Update 1.14)
Looking Ahead the Next Two Weeks: 2/13-2/24
- February 15th: Wednesday February 15th is an early release day for students, with dismissal and grab and go lunch at 12 noon. Faculty will participate in their Director's Meeting Professional Development Series.
- February 17th. Quarter 3 Progress Reports will be sent home.
- February 17th. Friday February 17th is the last day of school before February Vacation. There will be No School Monday 2/20 through Friday 2/24. Classes resume on Monday 2/27.
Revere High Athletics Round Up
Winter Sports @ RHS
Athletic Calendar: Come support fellow RHS Patriots at Upcoming Athletic Events
Athletic Department Twitter: Follow RHS Athletic Director Frank Shea on Twitter @ADReverePats to stay up-to-date on wins from the week.
Black History Month in Revere Public Schools
RHS Poetry Out Loud Contest
With the help of Ms. Sara Colum and Mr. Paul Amato, a group of Revere High School students representing Poetry Out Loud will record poetry recitation. Students interested in contributing to this part of our district's celebration should email Ms. Colum (SColum@rpsk12.org) by Friday 2/10.
Black History Month Resources
The RHS community is invited to share this drive of resources related to Black History Month. Resources are categorized by theme and will be added to throughout the month.
Spotlight on RHS Goings-on
RHS Unites States History 2 - January Field Trips
Throughout the month of January, Semester I US II students visited the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate to participate in a mock Senate debate on legislation regarding voting rights. Students were introduced to the Senate chamber, an exact replica of the chamber in Washington DC and participated in breakout sessions around constituent letters, gerrymandering, and ranking provisions of the bill. Students wrapped up their visit by debating in the main chamber and voting on the law. Many thanks to *US II teachers, **chaperones, and school nurses for making this experience come to fruition. By the end of this year, all US II students will have the opportunity to participate in this field trip.
Mock Trial Update
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team who beat Melrose High School in their competition on Thursday January 26th, 2023. Students put on a full trial, acting as lawyers and witnesses, and put together an opening, closing, and multiple direct and cross examinations. They will go against Malden Catholic, last year's state champs, next Wednesday, February 1. Good luck, team!
Pictured: Emily Silva Buss conducts a cross examination, while Nicole Hernandez, Jessica Medina, and Adam Ouldzengaui serve as co-counsel. Not pictured: Bella Stamatopoulos, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Adam Ashour
Pictured from left (bottom row): Emily Silva Buss, Melih Yilmaz, Jessica Medina, Adam Oulzengaui. From left (top row): Ms. K, Mr. Costello, Nicole Herndandez, Genesis Florian Castro, Kaylee Landaverde.
JROTC Update
Congratulations to the RHS Varsity and JV Marksmanship teams during the COMAL competition on Saturday, 1/22/23 Varsity: 1st place; JV: 1st place; "Top Shot": Cadet Roberto Garcia "Robert"
Congratulations to the RHS JROTC academic team during the COMAL MAP competition on Sat. 1/21/23.
- Academics: (SAT Math) Varsity:2nd JV 1st (High Scores: Leadership, V: Sandy-Roche & Rua, G; JV: Sa)
- Leadership Varsity: 2nd JV: 2nd (High Scores: Academics: V: Perno; JV Salmeron)
Senior Class Updates
RHS Talent Show
The Senior Class of 2023 is bringing back the RHS Talent Show Tradition. Interested faculty and student acts should use this link to sign up. A date will be set once interested acts have signed up to perform. This is a great event that hasn't happened since Spring 2019! Thank you to the senior class officers and advisor for bringing back this tradition! Stay tuned for more information.
Yearbook Orders and Advertisements
Please see the following message from the yearbook committee!!
We are reaching out because you may be interested in placing a recognition ad in the 2023 Revere High School Yearbook. Time is running out to shine a spotlight on your student with a yearbook recognition ad. Submit your order before 2/9/23. Showcase your business in the book that never loses its appeal. Students and their families will visit the pages of the yearbook countless times and cherish it for a lifetime. In addition, proceeds from ad sales are a fundraiser for the yearbook program at our school. We appreciate your support! To create your ad please use this link. You may also order a yearbook here (they will not be distributed until June).
Seal of Biliteracy Announcement
The Multilingual Department and Revere High School are excited to begin our second Seal of Biliteracy process this spring! The Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy is an important award given to graduating seniors to recognize their skills in English and a partner language. Recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony in the spring and will receive a medallion to wear at graduation. The Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy will also be noted on high school transcripts and can earn students college credit at many local institutions. More information about the Seal of Biliteracy is located on our website and the attached informational flyers.
Here are the requirements for the award:
- Score at least a 472 on the ELA MCAS (Students scoring at least a 501 may be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction.)
- Demonstrate at least “intermediate high” skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in another language. This testing will be conducted during school hours and free of charge. (Students scoring at least “advanced low” may be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction.)
- Write an essay about the value of bilingualism (3-5 paragraphs in English and 3-5 paragraphs in your partner language. These essays will be compiled into a book to share with the community. Click here to view last year’s multilingual anthology.
Seniors on track for graduation who are interested in learning more about the Seal of Biliteracy program should sign up here. Please continue to check your student email for updates.
If you have any questions, please email Chelsey Bencks at cbencks@reverek12.org or visit Room 103.
RHS External Learning & Guidance Opportunities
John's Hopkins Global Health Leaders Conference
Revere High Students who are interested in global health and medicine are encouraged to apply to The Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University. This is a virtual summer program for 2023. The conference application is available on their website (https://glohea.org) and will be accepted until March 31st, 2023. Each year, admission into our program is competitive, so we highly encourage your students to apply at their earliest convenience. Please direct questions to ghlcjhu@glohea.org.
This international conference is a Johns Hopkins University student and faculty-led program open to students in grades 9-12. Through this conference, students from around the world learn about issues in global health, public health, and medicine through world-class lectures from leaders in these fields, develop connections with like-minded exceptional students, and share their own work and ideas on global health-related topics at the international scale. Featured speakers at the conference have included leading global health researchers, renowned professors, physicians, policy developers, and Nobel Prize winners. In short, the purpose of the program is to reach passionate students of all backgrounds from around the world and develop the next generation of leaders in global health, public health, and medicine.
Virtual conference programming will be held throughout the summer of 2023. The conference consists of a series of multiple virtual events on multiple days throughout June-August 2023. If an admitted student cannot attend parts of the programming live, there will be asynchronous options for students to watch the content they miss. The conference registration fee for admitted students is 99 USD; if the fee places a significant financial burden on a student’s family, financial assistance is available as we do not want the fee to be a barrier for any deserving student. There are also no application fees.
MGH Youth Neurology Education and Research Summer Program
Great summer opportunity at MGH! APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW by seeing Ms. Currie in the Learning Commons. Check out the attached flyer or explore this link for more information.
- EQUIP you for success through paid, mentored neurology research experience.
- INSPIRE you through 3x weekly didactic sessions hosted by leading neurologists, neuroscientists, and other professionals.
- EMPOWER you by offering structured longitudinal support to help you meet your academic and professional goals.
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts: YODA STEM Fellowship
YODA (Youth Opportunity Developing Achievers) works to ensure that students with the talent, intelligence, and capacity to excel in STEM fields receive the training and preparation required to develop their skills and build confidence. With access to high-quality academic experiences at an early age, these students will grow into STEM leaders and help ensure that the future workplace is diverse and reflects the unique strengths of people from various backgrounds. On Saturdays during the school year, in the camp format during the summer, and with programs throughout the year – we motivate, expose, and prepare students for futures in STEM fields. Youth learn from minority engineers, college students, and other STEM professionals.
For more information, contact William Watkins via email at YODA@ulem.org. Application link is found here.
Data Management Internship @ Revere City Hall
Are you interested in pursuing a career in data management after high school? If so, please reach out to Ms. Walsh, mwalsh@rpsk12.org, to connect about a paid internship opportunity with Revere City Hall!
Sound and Vision Media Internship
Student interns wanted at Sound and Vision Media. They are looking for students who can work on video editing with Adobe Premier Creative Suite, After Effects, Sound recording in the studio and in the field. Copywriting, Tape Duplication and Digital transfers, knowledge of booking Zoom meetings, helping around the office, knowledge of targeted successful on-line digital campaigns, social media management, creating social media ads, and knowledge of Youtube pre-roll. If interested please reach out to Ms. Walsh mwalsh@rpsk12.org
Bio Builder High School Apprenticeship Challenge
Bio Builder: We are seeking applications from Boston-area high school students to participate in this 8-week program, which during which participants learn both lab and professional skills. Students who complete the program receive a small stipend. Applications will remain open until February 28th. Here is a link to more information about the program and the application!
Computer Science Career Panel
Check out the Computer Science Career Panel on February 9 at 8 AM in the Learning Commons. Want to pursue a job in tech? Interested in exploring a computer science degree or training program? Join the following four panelists to learn more: Jose Ramirez, Alanna Pasco, Derek Barbosa and Sharice Nazaire. SIGN UP in advance - Attendance will be taken as an in-school field trip only if you sign up in advance. In addition, students are encouraged to explore this list of Top 10 Jobs for Computer Science Majors!
Important Links
- Bullying, Harassment and Bias Reporting: You can use this link to make a report of bullying, harassment or bias.
- RHS Student Activities 2022-2023: You can use this link to explore student activities and when they meet.
- Community Service Opportunities: Students looking to find Community Service Opportunities should reference this spreadsheet. Community members who have opportunities for service can reach out to any RHS Administrator.