Dr. Troy N. Wright September 2017

Principal

12301 Spotswood Furnace Road Cherilynn Bickerstaff, Assistant Principal Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Michelle Gordon, Instructional Coordinator Rod Goode, Assistant Principal Tim Stimmell, Athletic Director Brian Lutterbie, Assistant Principal Phone: 540.548.4051 Fax: 540.548.2964 LaTonya Parker, Counseling Director Christine Rogucki, Assistant Principal http://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/rhs FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017~SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:35 A.M. BE ON TIME! Greetings Bears: Ninth Grade & NEW STUDENT Welcome to Riverbend High School and what I hope will be our best year yet. Our staff is dedicated to helping your student be successful, ORIENTATION our parent community is highly supportive and our students are driven to be successful. This combination creates a wonderful environment to Wednesday learn and work and a place where I am very proud to serve as your principal. August 30, 2017 I would like to begin by celebrating some of Riverbend’s achievements from 2016-17. Several of our academic and athletic teams were highly 6-8pm successful last year. DECA, the co-curricular club for marketing, took a record number of 15 students to the DECA International Competition Please come out to last spring, placing two to those students 4th. Our music programs had an outstanding year at assessment with many superior ratings, and our drama department entertained the community with wonderful plays culminating with a crowd favorite “Shrek.” RHS won several athletic Ninth Grade & New conference championships including football, , girl’s cross country, boy’s and girl’s indoor track, girl’s swim (also regional cham- Student Orientation. pions), girl’s soccer, and girl’s . RHS had a record number of 702 students taking at least one AP test for a total of 1532 AP exams This is a great oppor- taken. Over 60% of the scores were high enough (3 or higher) to earn college credit in most colleges and universities. The continued effort of Riverbend students to challenge themselves was recognized recently by The Washington’s Post Most Challenging Schools. Riverbend contin- tunity to get your ues to be one of the few schools in offering the AP Capstone Program, a rigorous program through College Board that helps demon- schedule, locker, and strate a high level of college readiness for prospective colleges. meet your teachers. There will also be New this year is our implementation of “Fresh Start,” a freshmen transition program designed by RHS staff and students. We kicked off the program on July 25 with over 220 incoming freshmen participating in transition activities with student mentors. This program will continue opportunities to meet throughout the year with periodic meetings led by student mentors designed to help students maximize their high school career by focusing on with representatives positive relationships, good choices and making connections. from student organi-

For the past three years, Riverbend has been focused on literacy. Each year, we add a different strategy as a focus for our teachers and con- zations and athletics. tinue to use all strategies to help our students. The last two years we worked on strategies for comprehending test questions and strategies to PE uniforms, PTSA teach vocabulary words. This year, our teachers will be working with students on strategies to assist them with the skills needed for public and Class Dues can speaking. We feel that a continued focus on literacy strategies will provide our students with skills and strategies that can be used for a life- time. also be paid.

RHS will be joining all other Spotsylvania County Schools in establishing a renewed focus in the program known as Positive Behavioral Inter- ventions and Supports (PBIS). We are excited to be taking part in this program as it offers proven strategies to help the school become more consistent with behavioral expectations in a manner than highlights and models the expected behaviors without lessening accountability meas- Welcome to our beautiful ures. This is an area where Riverbend needs to improve, and we will be communicating with parents and students about the program through- school! School starts at out the year, so I hope that you will notice an improvement in our effort to create a better system of accountability that is easy to follow and 7:35 a.m. All visitors clear to all students, staff and parents. please use the Main En-

I would like to encourage parents to be actively involved in your student’s school life. This year we had several parents who volunteered their trance located behind the time on a consistent basis to help in the office. Our counseling department is always looking for parents to share with students about career flag poles. YOU MUST opportunities during Bear Block, our activity period. We could also use parents to assist with proctoring the PSAT on Wednesday, October HAVE A PHOTO ID To 11, 2017. If you would like to volunteer this year, either in the office or for any other program, please contact Ms. Dickinson at cdickin- Enter Our School. You [email protected] must also ring the bell inside the lobby and wait I feel that the more parents we have involved in our schools, then the more accessible our school will be to parent feedback. One great way to to be buzzed in. Thank get involved is by joining the PTSA. There are several events throughout the year for which the PTSA is responsible that need parent support. you for understanding the Two of the biggest of these events are the homecoming dance on October 21, 2017 and the After-Prom on April 28, 2018. If you are inter- ested in becoming a member and/or volunteering your time, please contact the PTSA at [email protected]. They will also be avail- need for these safety able to answer questions at New Student / Freshmen Orientation on August 30 from 6-8pm. If you are a new student or a freshman, I encour- measures. age you to attend the orientation on the 30th, and I look forward to meeting our new Bears. We are excited about this year and the many opportunities that are available. Thanks for all your support in making RHS the best, and let’s have a great year!

Sincerely,

Troy Wright, Ph.D. Riverbend Principal Don’t Cheat the Bears!

Riverbend's mission is to prepare all students to excel in a diverse, dynamic and global society. Core Values: Character, Community, Inclusion, Rigor, Safety, Spirit, Teamwork

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School Testing Class Schedules

(See Page 8 for Dates) Counselors Students will receive their schedules SAT/ACT Testing the first day of school. Adjustments to Dontee Sylvester Testing dates and registration materials student schedules have been made for are available online at (SAT’s) failures and Summer School. Regis- Counselor A-C www.collegeboard.org, (ACT’s) tration drives the development of the Ext. 5328 www.actstudent.org Seniors should take master schedule and teacher assign- the SAT in October or November. ments. Therefore, schedule changes Kimberly Rolling Please be sure to register online, as the can only be guaranteed under the fol- deadline for the first testing date is early lowing circumstances: Counselor D-HR September. Ext. 5325 PSAT Testing  Failure of a course which is a pre- Jenna Haley requisite for a scheduled course or Testing will be given at Riverbend on graduation requirement Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Payment Counselor HU-N  Clerical error information will be available during Sep- Ext. 5326  Change in course availability tember. All 10th and 11th grade stu- Joanne Rahm dents should take the test. It is a good  Balancing of class size opportunity for Juniors to identify weak  Level changes (ex. English 9 to Counselor O-S areas before taking the SAT. **This Advance English 9)

Ext. 5324 test is FREE to Sophomores for the Once a change is made there will be no Tonya Parker 2017-2018 school year. reversal back to the previous class. A stu- dent who withdraws from a class after the Director & Counselor T-Z ASVAB Military Testing first 14 weeks of a yearlong course or after 7 weeks of a semester course will receive a Ext. 5323 The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude “WF”(withdrew failing) or “WP” (withdrew Battery (ASVAB) will be given at River- passing) which are treated as an “F” when Counselors are available for bend in the fall. Anyone thinking about a students and/or parent con- calculating the grade point average (GPA). military option after graduation must take A student may not drop a required course ferences during the hours of the ASVAB. Others may wish to take at any time. Please refer to the “Catalog of 7:15 A.M.- 2:45 P.M. Please this test as well because it provides the Secondary Course Offerings and Related call Ms. Bohnstedt ext. 5321 student with information about career Information” for additional information or for an appointment. Students interest. Register in Student Services. contact Student Services. Please note, students may not leave school early on a are assigned to a counselor Selective Service daily basis unless enrolled in a school/work according to the student’s last If you are a male, 18 years of age or program or with permission from the prin- name. older, you are required to register with cipal. Selective Services. The school will have a representative here periodically to assist in registering 18 year olds for selective College Night service. For more information check: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 www.sss.gov. 6:30pm-8:30pm

The College Board Advanced Placement College Night will be held at Spotsylvania Program (AP) provides an opportunity for Towne Center. Over 100 colleges and Registrar Armed Forces recruiters will be present to students to take college-level courses and Ms. Allison Jacobsen answer your questions and hand out in- exams while in high school. Contact Kim ext. 5329 formation. Everyone is invited to attend! Collier at [email protected] or your See or call your school counselor for

School Counselor for more information. more information.

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Congratulations for reaching a milestone in your high school career. While your senior year is exciting, it is also filled with dates and deadlines. Below is a list of dates and possible expenses for the year. Expense Date Estimated Cost Fall Athletic Fee Collection Monday, August 14 $50 (Fall Athletic Parent Meeting at 6:00p.m.) Parking Permits Sales: Tues., Aug. 22 (10:00am-11:00am) Senior Perfect Attendance Tues., Aug. 22 (11am-12pm) - Junior and Senior Perfect Attendance Tues., Aug. 22 (1:00pm-3:30pm) - Senior Parking Pass Sales ONLY Wed., Aug. 23 (9:00am-12:00pm) Seniors & Juniors $80 Senior Boot Camp (See box below) August 21, 23 & 24 Free Class Dues Fall (By October 1) $25 Yearbook Fall $65 (Preorders Only) SAT Fees See Page 8 $50.00 ACT Fees See Page 8 $32.00 to $47.00 College Transcripts Spring Free Homecoming Dance Oct. 21 (7:30pm—11:30pm) $10-$20 per person Prom April 28 (Fredericksburg Expo Center) $30 per person Graduation Announcement Order Oct. 18 & 19 (during lunch) $20 - $250 **If you plan to use your siblings cap & gown, please contact Mrs. Rogucki.

Cap & Gown / Announcement Meeting for Seniors Senior Pictures Attention Class of 2018! Senior Portrait appoint- October 12, 2017 ments were June 27-29 in the school auditorium. If (During Bear Block) you missed your appointment, senior make-ups will Ordering Dates be September 19-21. **Please note: NO OUTSIDE PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS you have October 18 & 19, 2017 also had your portrait done through the school pho- (during lunch) tographer. Information regarding outside photo sub- mission will be distributed during the first week of Delivery Date school. There is no sitting fee charge for yearbook March 27-29, 2018 (during lunch) only poses. All students whose picture is taken, will receive a school ID.

Graduation 2018 Discover

College Application Workshop Saturday, June 9, 2018 Come discover what Naviance can do for you by attending a Senior Boot Camp. This is a program for seniors and their parents who are 3:00 p.m. planning to apply to a 4-year college, 2-year college, or technical school this fall. You will learn the necessary steps in the application All financial obligations must be process as well as how Naviance Family Connections can work for you! Please reserve your space in a workshop by signing up at resolved prior to graduation practice! http://bit.ly/seniorbootcamp2016 Parents are encouraged to attend with their students. The Riverbend Counselors will be presenting and it is a great time to ask questions! Workshops will be held on August 21, 23 and 24.

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PARENT INFORMATION

PARENTS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign and return the forms your children bring home the School Messenger is our e-mail service that first day of school. Students will receive their locker assignment will send out RHS Daily Announcements and once the signed papers are received by the homeroom teacher. general school and district information. Email addresses are pulled from information given when registering students or updating informa- STUDENT PROGRESS tion at the beginning of the year. If you are not Spotsylvania County Public Schools has a nine week receiving these e-mails, please call the school marking period with mandatory four and a half week at 540-548-4051 ext. 5329 in order to update your e-mail address. interim reports. Please ask to see your child’s interim or report card. JOIN THE RHS PTSA

Interim Reports Report Cards The Parent Teacher Student Association is looking  October 5  November 9 for members and volunteers. Your $6.00 membership allows us to continue PTSA programs that benefit you,  December 14  February 1 our students and our educators: After-Prom, Senior  March 1  April 19 Scholarships, Teacher Mini-Grants, and Teacher Ap-  May 17  Mailed home preciation. Please consider our Booster Membership available for $20.00 to assist with our fundraising ef-

forts. For your additional donation, you will receive a Bear Magnet. Join today! Forms are located on the back page of this newsletter, in the RHS main office or on the PTSA website:

Business Night** [email protected] Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Access to the PTSA website can now be found under **(Freshman & New Students Only) the Parent Tab of the RHS Website. Parent Conference Nights October 11, 2017 SchoolSpirit March 7, 2018 Show your school spirit by wearing May 23, 2018 royal blue and emerald green Please plan to attend! 6:00 - 8:00 pm every Friday. School clothing will be for sale in our school store. Questions About Your Student’s Progress STOP ON IN. 1. Ask your student about his or her work. 2. Reference ParentVue

3. Contact the teacher - Emails are listed under the UNDERCLASS PICTURES “Directory” tab on the RHS website. School pictures for the underclassmen (9th thru 11th grades) will be taken September 11- 4. Always feel free to contact your students counselor or 12, 2017. Make-up/retakes will be October 17, administrator. 2017. Students will be notified of their pic- ture time at a later date.

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STUDENT INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE STUDENT PARKING BUS PASSES Absences and tardies ALL Debts and Class Dues must be paid in full Students wishing to ride a bus other than require a written excuse before purchasing a parking pass. Parking spaces the one they ride to school must have a on school grounds are limited, so the available upon arriving to bus pass to do so. A request note from a spaces are for Seniors and Juniors. Other students school. Students with ex- parent, with a phone number where they are encouraged to ride the school buses. Parking cessive tardies and may be reached, must be brought to the applications are on the RHS website. Parking absences may be required office that morning. Please include the permits will be on sale: Tuesday, August 22— to provide a doctor's note date, the bus number they wish to ride, 10am-11am—Senior Perfect Attendance ONLY; in order to avoid conse- and location where they will be getting 11am-12pm—Junior & Senior Perfect Atten- quences. RHS is a closed off of the bus. The student must have a dance; 1:00-3:30—SENIOR Parking Sales ONLY. pass from the office to ride the other bus. Wednesday, August 23, 9:00am—12:00pm— campus meaning students Bus passes can be picked up at lunch in Junior and Senior Parking Pass Sales. Every day may not leave school thereafter, parking passes will be on sale grounds for any reason the Main Office. Bus Routes will be daily from 9:00am-12:00pm ONLY in the without parental permis- mailed to each student. Questions ??? Call Main Office). During the school year parking Bus Transportation at (540) 582-5125 sion. You must check out press 4, then 2, then 2 for dispatch when sales will be from 8am-2:45 (Parents) and for stu- at attendance before leav- dents during lunches and immediately after school. the phone is answered. Or visit the Spot- ing the building. ***Please Note: Students are NOT permit- sylvania County website: ted to camp on school grounds overnight. www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us Students are not to begin forming lines prior Class Dues to 6am. Tents are not permitted on school 2017-2018 PERFECT ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES grounds. The cost is $80.00 and non- Freshman: $10.00 Seniors—One Extra Gym Ticket for Graduation as available. refundable. Students cannot park on school Sponsor: Nicole McCloskey grounds without a parking permit. You must Sophomore: $10.00 Juniors & Sophomores —Option of a Half-Price have completed application papers with your par- Perfect Attendance Parking Spot reserved in front of Sponsor: Jeanne Bergeron the school building (for following school year), or an ent signature, as well as your license and car reg- Junior: $15.00 All Season Sports Pass. istration to obtain a permit. Sponsor: Maria Navarro Freshman—All Season Sports Pass for the year. Speed Limit 10 MPH Senior: $25.00 Sponsor: Christine Rogucki

Band News Interested in Student The Emerald Sound and Guard Marching Band is excited to Class Rings start their 2017 season with their show "From the Government? Ashes." We look forward to hyping up Bears faithful Sophomore Class Ring Mtg. SCA Representative elections will be at Friday night football games and pep rallies. It is not too Friday, September 29, 2017 held in September. See Ms. Virginia late to sign up for the Marching Band. If you are interested Jones or Ms. Shannan Esposito. in joining the Emerald Sound & Guard, please contact Mr. during Bear Block Zach Wadsworth, Director Bands, as soon as possible! Marching Band Camp will be held during August as fol- Ring Orders lows: Wednesday & Thursday Student Safety !!! July 31—August 4: Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm, Percus- October 11 & 12, 2017 sion and Color Guard; Monday-Tuesday, 1pm-3pm, Student Riverbend Takes A Leadership Team; Wednesday-Thursday, 1pm-4pm, New (during lunch) Stand Against Bullying Marchers & Leadership Family Shopping Night August 7-11: Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm—all members August 14-18: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm—all members Herff Jones will be available for Parents August 21-25: Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm—all members and Students, Wednesday, October 11th Parents please report any inci- Friday, 8am-12pm—all members; Home game vs. James from 5:00-8:00pm to answer questions dents or occurrence of bullying to River HS, 5pm report time/dinner; 7pm game time and to take orders. August 28-September 1—Monday-Thursday, 3pm- your child’s administrator. Stu- 5:30pm—all members; Friday, 3pm-5pm, all members Class Ring Delivery dents can report bullying at: Home game vs. Manchester HS, 5:30pm dinner 7pm game time December 2017 http:tinyurl.com/rhs-bullying-report (during Bear Block) BULLYING IS ABUSE!

Page 6 SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER! FALL SEASON JUNIOR VARSITY & FRESHMAN FOOTBALL DATE OPPONENT SITE FRESH JV VARSITY FOOTBALL Head Coach: Tony DeMarco Fri., Aug. 11 (Scrimmage vs. Charlottesville) Home 6:00 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri., Aug. 18 Albemarle Away 5:00 6:00 FRI. AUG. 11 (Scrimmage vs. Charlottesville HS) Home 6:00 Thur., Aug. 24 James River (Midlothian) Away 5:30 7:00 FRI. AUG. 18 (Benefit game vs. Albemarle HS) Away 7:00 Thur., Aug. 31 Manchester Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., AUG. 25 James River (Midlothian) Home 7:00 Thur., Sep. 5 Chancellor Home 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 1 Manchester Home 7:00 Mon., Sep. 11 Highland Springs Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 8 Chancellor Away 7:00 Mon., Sep. 18 Colonial Forge Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 15 Highland Springs Away 7:00 Mon., Sep. 25 Massaponax Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 22 Colonial Forge Away 7:00 Mon., Oct. 2 Stafford Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 29 Massaponax Home 7:00 Mon., Oct. 16 Mountain View Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., OCT. 6 Stafford Away 7:00 Mon., Oct. 23 North Stafford Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., OCT. 20 Mountain View Home 7:00 Mon., Oct. 30 Brooke Point Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., OCT. 27 North Stafford Away 7:00 FRI., Nov. 3 Brooke Point Home 7:00 *Schedules Are Subject To Change*

*Schedules Are Subject To Change* FIELD HOCKEY - Head Coach: Nicole Spagina DATE OPPONENT SITE VARSITY JV

VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Courtney Guengerich Thur., Aug. 10 Courtland (Scrimmage) Home 9:00am 10:30am DATE OPPONENT SITE JV VARSITY Wed., Aug. 16 Chancellor Away 9:00am 10:30am Wed., Aug. 16 James Monroe Away 5:30 6:30 Mon., Aug. 21 York Home 11:00am 12:30pm Mon., Aug. 21 Fred. Christian Home 5:30 6:30 Tue., Aug. 22 Courtland Away 6:00 4:30 Tue., Aug. 22 Courtland Away 5:30 6:30 Thur., Aug. 24 Massaponx Away 4:00 5:30 Thur., Aug. 24 Massaponax Away 5:30 6:30 Mon., Aug. 28 Colonial Forge Away 4:00 5:30 Thur., Aug. 31 First Colonial (VA Beach) Away TBA TBA Mon., Aug. 28 Courtland Home 5:30 6:30 Tue., Sep. 5 Stafford Away 5:30 4:00 Thur., Aug. 31 Chancellor Home 5:30 6:30 Tue., Sep. 12 Mountain View Home 4:00 5:30 Tue., Sept. 5 Stafford Away 5:30 6:30 Thur., Sep. 14 North Stafford Away 5:15 6:45 Wed., Sept. 6 Fred. Christian Away 5:30 6:30 Tue., Sep. 19 Brooke Point Home 4:00 5:30 Thur., Sept. 7 Chancellor Away 5:30 6:30 Thur., Sep. 21 Colonial Forge Home 4:00 5:30 Tue., Sept. 12 Mountain View Home 5:30 6:30 Tue., Sep. 26 Massaponax Home 4:00 5:30 Thur., Sep. 28 Stafford Home 4:00 5:30 Thur., Sept. 14 North Stafford Away 5:30 6:30 Thur., Oct. 5 Mountain View Away 5:30 4:00 Sat., Sept. 16 King George Away TBD TBD Mon., Oct. 9 Culpeper County Home 4:00 5:30 Tue., Sept. 19 Brooke Point Home 5:30 6:30 Tue., Oct. 10 North Stafford Home 4:00 5:30 Thur., Sept. 21 Colonial Forge Home 5:30 6:30 Thur., Oct. 12 Brooke Point Away 4:00 5:30 Tue., Sept. 26 Massaponax Home 5:30 6:30 *Schedules Are Subject To Change* Thur., Sept. 28 Stafford Home 5:30 6:30 Sat., Sept. 30 King George Away TBD TBD Thur., Oct. 5 Mountain View Away 5:30 6:30 CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach : TBA Tue., Oct. 10 North Stafford Home 5:30 6:30 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Thur., Oct. 12 Brooke Point Away 5:30 6:30 Tue., Oct. 17 Colonial Forge Away 5:30 6:30 *Schedules Are Subject To Change* Schedule to be announced. SCHEDULE Coach: Scott Thomas

***Golf tryouts will be held July 27-28 at 2:00p.m. at the Fawn Lake Country Club.

DATE EVENT

Schedule To Be Announced. FALL SPORTS PICTURES Thursday, August 17, 2017 (Time TBD)

RHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS RHS Golf and Fund- Monday-Wednesday, Raiser Golf Tournament— Fall Athletic Fee Collection September 11-13, 2017 Monday, July 31 at Fawn Lake Monday, August 14, 2017 Country Club 9:00am start time. From 2:30—4:00 Parent Mtg. (6:00pm) Fee ($100) . Please e-mail Coach Thomas at (Fee Collection 7:00pm) rthomas.spotsylvania.k12.va.us Athletic Fee $50.00 for registration information. **All student athletes must have a physical on file before Fee waived for students who receive free or reduced lunch. beginning practice or playing in a game. Forms are available online (under Athletics tab) or in the Main Office.

LET’S GO BEARS!! LET’S GO BEARS!!

Volume 8, Issue 1 Page 7 ATHLETICS & CAFETERIA

Athletic Season Passes & Ticket Prices

Season Pass Information Individual Game Ticket Prices Family Plans All sports, all year (up to 4 family members)...$200+$50 per additional member General Admission (Varsity Sporting Events)... $6.00 Fall Sports only (up to 4 family members).....$100+$25 per additional member 60 years and older or 6 years and younger…….FREE Winter Sports only (up to 4 family members)...... $100+$25 per additional member Spring Sports only (up to 4 family members)....$100+$25 per additional member **Reminder: Seasons passes can only be used for home games and are Individual Season Passes not valid for post-season games. All Sports, all year… $75.00 **Reminder: Season Passes can only be used for Tim Stimmel, Athletic Director. Ext. 5335 home games and are not valid for post-season. Checks should be made out to Riverbend High School

SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:35 A.M. BE ON TIME!!!! BELL SCHEDULE TEXTBOOKS 7:10 (Students Released to Classrooms) 1st/5th Block – 7:35 ~ 8:54 Textbooks are provided free and will be 2nd/6th Block – 8:59 ~ 10:18 assigned to all students. Students will be Bear Block – 10:23 ~ 11:02 charged for textbooks that are lost or not rd th 3 /7 Block – 11:07 ~ 12:56 returned in good condition. 4th/8th Block – 1:01 ~ 2:20

**10:45~11:05 (Afternoon SCTC/ROTC/CGS Students will eat lunch) ***11:08 – (Afternoon SCTC/ROTC Bus Departs)

Lunch Schedule 1st Lunch: 11:07– 11:32 2nd Lunch: 11:47 – 12:12 3rd Lunch: 12:26 – 12:56

Cafeteria Information Sodexo School Dining Services is the food service provider for Spotsylvania County Schools. The meals are part of the Na- tional School Lunch Program, a federally funded program providing nutritionally balanced lunches to children. Food court style stations will feature healthy, appetizing, and complete meals daily. Free/Reduced Lunch Applications will be available the first day of school. Breakfast is also served in the mornings in the cafeteria. Prices are as follows: Breakfast-$1.55; Reduced Price Breakfast-$0.30; Lunch-$2.65; and Reduced Price Lunch-$0.40. Students will need to know their lunch PIN number to make a purchase.

To put money on a student’s account, students should report to one of the cafeteria staff members with cash or a check (with their Student ID number, payable to “RHS”) to purchase meals on a weekly, or monthly basis. If you would like to review your students account balance you can do this at http://www.myschoolbucks.com. MySchoolBucks.com allows parents to view current balances, receive low balance email alerts, add money to your student's account, and set up automatic payments. Sodexo looks forward to serving you.

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SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Test STUDENT ABSENCE and PHOTO IDENTIFICATION EARLY RELEASE Parents please call the attendance REQUIRED!!!!!!! Test Date Registration Deadline secretary, Ms. Ansley ext. 5306 by August 26, 2017 July 28, 2017 7:20 A.M. if you know your child will ALL PARENTS AND VISI- October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 be absent. Please provide an excuse TORS TO RHS MUST November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 note upon his/her return to school. If HAVE A GOVERNMENT your student needs to be released ISSUED PHOTO ID WITH December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 from school early, they must bring in March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 a note from a parent, with a contact YOU BEFORE ENTERING May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 phone number, and turn it into the OUR SCHOOL TO PICK UP June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 main office. Once the note is con- YOUR STUDENT OR CON- firmed, they will be issued an early DUCT BUSINESS WITHIN December 2 is a good time for Seniors to take SAT/II release pass. Otherwise the parent THE SCHOOL. PLEASE must come in the main office, with a subject tests for college placement. See your counselor NOTE THAT A NEW VISI- photo ID to sign the child out. Phone for additional information. Visit www.collegeboard.org TOR SIGN-IN SECURITY calls for early dismissal will not be SYSTEM HAS BEEN IN- for details on the New SAT. accepted. If you need your child to leave school during the day and did STALLED AT ALL SPOT- not send in a note with them, you SYLVANIA COUNTY PSAT Testing~$16.00 must send an e-mail to one of the SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO secretaries in the Main Office or fax BETTER PROTECT OUR Test Date Registration Deadline** written permission for them to leave STUDENTS, VISITORS October 11 September 21, 2017 school. Please include your tele- AND STAFF. THANK YOU phone number on the fax. You may FOR YOUR COOPERA- send an email to either: TION. *There is NO FEE for Sophomores* [email protected] or **If you are not a Sophomore and plan on tak- [email protected] ing the PSAT, please contact Theresa Bohnstedt at 540/548-4051 ext. 5321. Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center The SCTC offers the following two-year courses to Juniors and Seniors: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Auto Service Technology, Carpentry, Early ACT Testing Childhood Education, Collision Repair Technology, Computer & Networking Test Date Registration Deadline Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Careers, Drafting & De- September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 sign/CAD, Electricity, Electronics, Emergency Medical Technician/ October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 Firefighter, Graphic Communications, Masonry, Radio and Television Pro- December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 duction, Metal Trades, and Practical Nursing. The SCTC “Business Night” will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Anyone wishing to learn more about any of the April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 courses or the facility are invited to attend. June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 Commonwealth Governor’s School Visit www.actstudent.org for more information. The Commonwealth Governor’s School (CGS) Regional Advanced Placement Program (AP) Office is proud to be a part of Riverbend High School! Testing Dates The CGS Regional Office phone number is Monday - Friday, May 7, 2018 (540) 548-1278. Merri Kae VanderPloeg, Director, Monday - Friday, May 18, 2018 Donna Welch, Regional Office Manager, and (Contact Kim Collier at 548-4051 with questions) Kevin Ramsey, Electronic/Networking Engineer will be happy to answer your questions. SOL Testing Dates: May, 2018 Riverbend High School CGS teachers may be reached (Exact dates will posted on RHS Website). by calling 540.548.0734 (CGS Classroom). www.cgs.k12.va.us

YEARBOOK

Yearbooks are on sale NOW. Ordering is easy! Go to https://yearbookordercenter.com—Use code 13690. Yearbooks will cost $65 until September 30, 2017. After September 30, the price will increase to $75. Nameplates are also available until January 17, 2018. Yearbooks are usually delivered in late May.

The ONLY way to guarantee a yearbook is to pre-order. Don’t miss out!!

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Back To School Frequently Asked Questions…

 When will I receive my class schedule? Freshman and new students (only) will receive their class schedules at Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 (please note that freshman and new students schedules are subject to change). All other students will receive their class schedules on the first day of school from their Homeroom Teachers.

 What do I need on the first Day of School? Is there a Supply List? Come on the first day with paper and pencil… There is no Supply List in High School… your teachers will inform you of materials you will need for their class.

 If I have not gotten a Parking Permit can I drive to school the first day; and get one the first day of school? No. If you do not have a parking permit, you are not allowed to park on school property.

 Who can purchase a Parking Permit? Only Juniors and Seniors can purchase parking permits. Please note that you must have a current eligibility date on your Drivers Training Certificate, issued by the driving school. Parking permits are sold to students during lunch and immediately after school (until 2:45pm).

 What do you do if parking permits are sold out? Turn your completed application into the Main Office (Ms. Dickinson) and you will go on a waiting list. You must be eligible to drive before you will be placed on the waiting list.

Riverbend High School Business Partners:

Platinum Sponsors – these businesses have made significant contributions to RHS exceeding $10,000.00

Chick-Fil-A (Rt. 3 location)

Silver Sponsors - these businesses have made generous contributions to RHS ranging from $1000-5000.00

NuWave Embroidery Fun-Land Central Park Papa John’s Pizza

Bronze Sponsors - these businesses have made valuable contributions to RHS up to $1000

BBQ Post 401 Philly Pretzel Factor Bowers Family Chiropractic Pittman Florist Childress Agency Primo Pizza The Dominion Eagle Financial Group Radley Chevrolet Enterprise Rent-a-Car Salsarita’s Farmer’s Insurance SNAP Fitness FireHouse Subs Sonic Drive-Thru IHOP Sweet Frog Parrish Learning Zone William Mason Violin Shop

Businesses interested in becoming a Business Partner with RHS should contact Mrs. Cherilynn Bickerstaff at 540-548-4051 ext. 5315.

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JOIN THE RHS PTSA $20.00 PTSA Booster Individual Membership (receives a free Bear magnet) $6.00 PTSA Individual Membership Your membership makes PTSA events possible All Seniors who join PTSA may apply for end-of-year PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS Please make checks payable to RHS PTSA, place in envelope and send in to RHS

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Thank you for your support of the RHS PTSA.