Happy New Year Reynolds Families!

Volume 7, Issue 15 RJR PTSA NEWSLETTER Jan. 13-19, 2014

Happy New Year Reynolds families!

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing winter break. It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of first semester! Exams are obviously on everyone’s mind, so please find the schedule below.

Speaking of exams, WE NEED PROCTORS!! Please consider this important volunteer opportunity, the details of which can be found following the exam schedule. Thank you in advance for your help!

Lisa and Greg Carter

Monday 1/13 Tuesday 1/14 Wednesday 1/15 Thursday 1/16 Friday 1/17 1st Period Block 3rd Period Block 2nd Period Block 4th Period Block Exams Exams Exams Exams 8:55-1:30 8:55-1:30 8:55-1:30 8:55-1:30

A-DAY CLASS A-DAY CLASS A-DAY CLASS A-DAY CLASS Regular A DAY (mid-term) (mid-term) (mid-term) (mid-term) schedule 8:55-10:55 8:55-10:55 8:55-10:55 8:55-10:55 *exam make ups

B-DAY CLASS B-DAY CLASS B-DAY CLASS B-DAY CLASS (mid-term) (mid-term) (mid-term) (mid-term) 11:00-1:30 11:00-1:30 11:00-1:30 11:00-1:30 1st Lunch 11:50-12:20  CTE Classes  Teacher-made exams for English and Science (block classes) Regular lunch *Return to testing room/class after lunch schedule for A 2nd Lunch 12:25-12:55 DAY  Block classes with NC Final Exams *exam make ups  Teacher-made final exams for Math and Social Studies (block classes) *Return to testing room/class after lunch 3rd Lunch 1:00-1:30  EOC Classes  B Day Classes (midterms/final exams) *Report to 3rd Period A Day class after lunch

3rd Period 2nd Period 4th Period 1st Period PM review PM review PM review sessions

Family/friends over the age of 18 are needed during exams to help proctor and/or monitor halls. This year, proctors will not be confined to one space but will float between two to three testing rooms or monitor the hallways! To sign up go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0A45ACAA23AA8-semester/10555264

Volunteers should "sign in" in the main office, pick up a volunteer name tag and then report to the guidance office at 8:15 a.m. for training. Testing will be completed by 1:00 p.m. All volunteers must be registered in the WSFCS data base by going to: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/1268.

Your help is GREATLY appreciated!

Email or call PTSA Proctor Chair, Jeanne Brooker at [email protected] or 721-1080 if you have questions.

There is a new system that EVERYONE needs to log into and either renew your volunteer status or complete the application. On the WSFCS website, under the “Parent” tab,” Volunteers” should be chosen. The website is self-explanatory about how to proceed. Any questions, contact Amy Colona at [email protected]. ATTENTION all RJR juniors….are you ready for the MANDATORY ACT in early March?! It is an official test and your scores counts for college admissions.

Don’t miss these opportunities to get prepared!

FREE ACT Practice Test Take the test on: Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:00 a.m. Reynolds High School Cafeteria

Then review your scores at the ACT Scores-Back Review Session on: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:00-8:00 p.m. Reynolds High School Media Center

Register online at: http://www.princetonreview.com/ChooseProducts.aspx? testtype=TBA&producttype=FRE&productdetail=ACTEventsNearYou&zi pcode=27103

ACT Prep Course (18 hours) offered by Princeton Review: 01/18/14 (Saturday): 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (test) 01/22/14 (Wednesday): 6-9 p.m. 01/29/14 (Wednesday): 6-9 p.m. 02/05/14 (Wednesday): 6-9 p.m. 02/08/14 (Saturday): 9 a.m.-1 p.m.(test) 02/12/14 (Wednesday): 6-9 p.m. 02/19/14 (Wednesday): 6-9 p.m. 02/22/14 (Saturday): 9 a.m.-1 p.m.(test) 02/26/14 (Wednesday): 6-9 p.m. RJR students receive a $100 discount – use promo code H6ZSH$.

Register online at: http://www.princetonreview.com/ChooseProducts.aspx? testtype=TBA&zipcode=27103&coursesnearme=1.

Questions? Please contact PTSA volunteer Michelle Caldwell at [email protected].

Band Booster Meeting Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Band Room

All parents of band students are invited to attend.

Calling all band and orchestra students! Try out for the Western Region Honors and Repertory orchestras on Saturday, Jan. 18. Students who successfully audition will travel to ASU in Boone, Feb. 28-March 2 for the orchestra rehearsals and concert. Students who make it in to the top spots for Western Region Honors Orchestra are selected to move on to All-State Orchestra in the fall. Contact Mrs. Rehder at [email protected] for more information.

Orchestra students going on the spring trip are reminded that the next payment is due now.

RJR Hunter Safety Team Tournament Schedule

January 18: hosted by Forbush High School (off-site location) February 8: hosted by East Forsyth High School (off-site location) February 15: hosted by Forbush High School (off-site location) March 22: District Tournament at Hunting Creek Preserve in Harmony, NC

For directions to tournament locations or more info, contact Stephen Joyce at [email protected] or 336-399-2523.

We are proud to be working with Academic Year in America (AYA) to bring foreign exchange students to our high school. This gives English- speaking students from other countries a chance to see what America is really like through a fantastic one-school-year experience at Reynolds. We are eager to add foreign athletes, scholars and artists to our student body because we know how much they brings to our community. To bring the world to Reynolds, we need host families open to adding a student (or even two) to their family for one school year. AYA's program allows your family to have direct input about the type of student you think would be the best fit for your family and even provides a local coordinator to help make the process smooth and easy. If you are curious about the process or want to chat about what it would take to make it happen, please contact Courtney Fraley at [email protected].

Please help spread the word about the audition/portfolio review process for students who are either new to Reynolds in 2014 or who are current RJR students who wish to take a course next year in a new arts area (i.e. you have not taken chorus at RJR, but sing in your church choir and wish to audition for a class other than beginning chorus; you take dance at a studio, but have never taken it at RJR; you play the guitar outside of school and want to take it next year).

Auditions and Visual Arts assessments are February 1st and 2nd, depending on discipline. Complete information can be found on the Arts Magnet page of the RJR website: http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/81335. Robert Richwine - 3rd Rodney Allen - 14th Officer Convery - 3rd Jim Collins - 15th Stacey Jolly - 10th Karen Gregory - 23rd Eric Tippett - 11th Wanda Williams - 26th Lana Woodard - 11th

Don't forget to remember! Order your yearbook today!

Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com to reserve your copy of the 2014 Black & Gold. When you pre-order your yearbook, you lock in the lowest price of the year ($50) and ensure that a book will be waiting for you in May. Some extra copies will be available for sale in May for $60, but the last two years, we have sold out. Help us order the right number of books by pre-ordering today!

The 2014 yearbook is bigger than ever (420 pages) and includes a 16- page supplement for the first time ever! The supplement will cover events such as prom, Follies, Class Day and graduation, and be available in July at no extra charge for everyone who ordered a yearbook. For questions about the yearbook, contact adviser Steve Hanf at [email protected].

Congratulations to RJR Students of the Week Anne Hayden Wray and Braeden Williams. Anne Hayden was nominated by Ms. Fleming for the pride she takes in everything she does, and thereby leading by example.

Braeden was nominated by Mr. McCarthy for his leadership in the classroom.

Thanks for making RJR great, Anne Hayden and Braeden! The Demon Shop can now take credit cards! We are open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. in the RJR cafeteria (but will be closed during exams). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Melissa Workman at [email protected].

College Search is a committee of parent volunteers who work one-on- one with RJR seniors and juniors to help with the college planning process. Typically, a volunteer will work with a student for 45 minutes during an elective period to help him/her determine next steps (whatever they may be) and to support the fabulous guidance department by doing the more general hand-holding and question answering. Students leave the appointments with a folder of information, a CFNC account, and an action plan for next steps.

We need your help! If your student is a junior and would benefit from working with a volunteer in this way, please encourage them to sign up for an appointment. The link is here and is on the RJR website under Student Services: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform? hl=en_US&formkey=dEJpNEVCS0VpYXk1OXRjNXU4RE9UMVE6MQ.

It is not too late to join this committee! Contact Karen Morris at [email protected] if you would like to help students in this way. Training is provided and it is a great way to learn about the college search process yourself. Jan. 17 9th Grade Basketball at West Forsyth, 4:15 JV Girls/Boys Basketball vs. West Forsyth, 5:00/6:30 Swimming, CPC Championships, at WSSU, 5:00 V Girls/Boys Basketball at West Forsyth, 6:00/7:30 V Wrestling at North Davidson, 7:00

Jan. 18 Track Meet at JDL, 9:00 Wrestling at Magna Vista (VA), 9:00

Support Reynolds Home Field Advantage by purchasing our new T- shirts. All proceeds will go to the fund to “Bring Reynolds Home”. Please see the attachment at the end of the newsletter for details.