Dr. Troy N. Wright September 2016 Volume 11, Issue 1 Principal

12301 Spotswood Furnace Road Rod Goode, Assistant Principal Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Michelle Gordon, Instructional Coordinator Christine Rogucki, Assistant Principal Tim Stimmell, Athletic Director Brian Lutterbie, Assistant Principal Phone: 540.548.4051 Fax: 540.548.2964 LaTonya Parker, Counseling Director Cassandra Crawford, Assistant Principal http://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/rhs FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016~SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:35 A.M. BE ON TIME! Greetings Bears: Ninth Grade & NEW STUDENT Please allow me to be the first to welcome you to the upcoming school year and share a little about what is new at RHS this ORIENTATION year. First and foremost, I just want to share my conviction that Riverbend is an excellent school. Our staff is dedicated to helping your student be successful, our parent community is highly supportive and our students are driven and dedicated to their school community. This combination creates a wonderful environment to learn and work and a place where I am very Wednesday, proud to serve as your principal. August 31, 2016 6-8pm This year Riverbend will graduate our first cohort of 60 students from the AP Capstone Program offered by College Board. Please come out to Riverbend was selected by College Board to pilot this program, and we are excited for the opportunities AP Capstone has pro- Ninth Grade & New vided for our students. These students took the initial class, AP Seminar, last year and will complete the other course require- ment this year by taking AP Research. After successful completion of these courses as well as four additional AP courses, Student Orientation. they will receive the AP Capstone Diploma, demonstrating a high level of college readiness. We are very proud of this pro- This is a great oppor- gram and the students who have chosen this rigorous path. If you are interested in being a part of the second cohort, we still tunity to get your have room in the AP Seminar Class. We recommend students take the AP Seminar Class in tenth or eleventh grades. Please schedule, locker, and contact the counseling office soon to enroll or to find out more information about this exciting opportunity. meet your teachers. There will also be Riverbend’s instructional focus this year will continue to be on literacy. Last year we implemented the CUE (Circle, Under- opportunities to meet line and Extend) strategy to help students do a better job of reading and comprehending complex questions. By circling verbs and underlining key words in multi-step questions, directions and essay prompts, students are much more prepared to answer with representatives the question as this strategy forces them to slow down just enough to determine exactly what the question is asking before they from student organi- start answering it. The “Extend” provided the teachers some flexibility within the strategy to extend the learning. We will zations and athletics. continue with CUE this year while also implementing our new literacy focus which will deal with teaching content-based vo- PE uniforms, PTSA cabulary. Learning new vocabulary terms is an essential part of every classroom; however, there has been very little profes- and Class Dues can sional learning about the best method to teach vocabulary words until recently. While many of us might remember an educa- also be paid. tional experience of long lists of words and looking up definitions, that was probably not the best strategy. We feel that this year’s vocabulary focus will have a significant impact on student achievement that will positively impact all content areas.

RHS will continue implementing a new literacy strategy each year in order to provide our teachers and students with a variety Welcome to our beautiful of literacy strategies for both teaching and learning. school! School starts at 7:35 a.m. All visitors While on the topic of literacy, what are your students reading this summer? What are you reading this summer? I cannot em- please use the Main En- phasize enough the positive impact that increased time reading will have on your student’s educational experience. This is trance located behind the best done by modeling reading as a parent, and also by providing your students with a variety of books that he or she finds flag poles. YOU MUST interesting. Reading for entertainment increases students vocabulary, comprehension and the speed at which they read which HAVE A PHOTO ID To has a positive impact on many college and career opportunities. Increasing the frequency and length of time reading is also Enter Our School. You one of the best strategies your students can do to improve their score on the reading sections of the ACT / SAT tests that are so must also ring the bell important for college admittance. In our English classes, we have a pilot group of teachers who are providing more student inside the lobby and wait choice in literature selections in an effort to increase enthusiasm in reading as we understand that having a book that is appro- to be buzzed in. Thank priately leveled and also interesting is paramount to increasing the likelihood of students reading and finishing the book. you for understanding the need for these safety I would like to encourage parents to be actively involved in your student’s school life. This year we had several parents who measures. volunteered their time on a consistent basis to help in the office. If you would like to volunteer this year, either in the office or for any other program, please contact Ms. Dickinson at [email protected]. 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 get involved is by joining the PTSA. You can contact them at [email protected]. They will also be available to answer questions at New Student / Freshmen Orientation on August 31 at 6pm. If you are a new student or a freshman, I encourage you to attend the orientation on the 31st , 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 Don’t Cheat the Bears!

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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 will be made for the following circum- deadline for the first testing date is early stances only: 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 October 19, 2016. Payment information Counselor HU-N  Clerical error will be available during September. All Ext. 5326  Change in course availability 10th and 11th grade students should take Joanne Rahm the test. It is a good opportunity for  Balancing of class size Juniors to identify weak areas before tak-  Level changes (ex. English 9 to Counselor O-S ing the SAT. This test is FREE to Advance English 9)

Ext. 5324 Sophomores for the 2016-2017 Once a change is made there will be no LaTonya Parker 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 nine weeks grading period will receive a “WF” (withdrew failing) or Ext. 5323 The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude “WP” (withdrew passing) which are treated Battery (ASVAB) will be given at River- as an “F” when calculating the grade point Counselors are available for bend in the fall. Anyone thinking about a students and/or parent con- average (GPA). A student may not drop a military option after graduation must take required course at any time. Please refer ferences during the hours of the ASVAB. Others may wish to take to the “Catalog of Secondary Course Offer- 7:15 A.M.- 2:45 P.M. Please this test as well because it provides the ings and Related Information” for addi- call Ms. Bohnstedt ext. 5321 student with information about career tional information or contact Student Ser- for an appointment. Students interest. Register in Student Services. vices. Please note, students may not leave school early on a daily basis unless en- are assigned to a counselor Selective Service rolled in a school/work program or with according to the student’s last If you are a male, 18 years of age or permission from the principal. name. older, you are required to register with 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 19, 2016 www.sss.gov. 6:30pm-8:30pm

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

Volume 8, Issue 1 Page 3 SENIORS

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 August 17 (7-8pm) $75 (Fall Athletic Parent Meeting at 6:00p.m.) Parking Permits Sales: Mon., Aug. 15 (10:00am-11:00am) Senior Perfect Attendance $80 Mon., Aug. 15 (11am-12pm) - Senior & Junior Perfect Attendance ONLY Mon., Aug. 15 (1:00pm-3:30pm) - Senior Parking Pass Sales Tue., Aug. 16 (9:00am-12:00pm) Seniors & Juniors $80 Senior Boot Camp (See box below) August 17, 22 and 24 Free Class Dues Fall (By October 1) $40 (to include cap/gown)** 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 October 8 (7:30pm—11:30pm) $10-$20 per person Prom May 6 (Fredericksburg Expo Center) The sky is the limit! Graduation Announcement Order Sept. 27- 29 (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 School Photographer Victor O’Neill Studios will Thursday, September 22, 2016 be at Riverbend for Senior pictures, July 19, (During Bear Block) 20, and 21 from 9am-3.pm in the auditorium. Ordering Dates Make-up pictures will be done September 20- 22. There is no sitting fee charge for year- Tuesday-Thursday, September 27-29, 2016 book only poses. All students whose picture is (during lunch) taken, will receive a school ID. Seniors will receive their picture appointment information Delivery Date via mail in July. Look for the Victor O’Neill TBA envelope!

Graduation 2017 Discover

College Application Workshop Saturday, June 10, 2017 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 12:00 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 http://bit.ly/seniorbootcamp2016 practice! 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 17, 22, and 24.

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PARENT INFORMATION

PARENTS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign and return the forms your children bring home the first day of school. Students will receive their locker assignment "Loops" is our e-mail service that will send once the signed papers are received by the homeroom teacher. out RHS Daily Announcements and general school and district information. To opt in, please click on the following link to Sub- STUDENT PROGRESS scribe yourself: http://loops.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/. If Spotsylvania County Public Schools has a nine week you are not receiving these e-mails, please marking period with mandatory four and a half week call the school at 540-548-4051 ext. 5338 interim reports. Please ask to see your child’s interim in order to update your e-mail address. or report card. JOIN THE RHS PTSA

Interim Reports Report Cards The Parent Teacher Student Association is looking  October 6  November 17 for members and volunteers. Your $6.00 membership allows us to continue PTSA programs that benefit you,  December 15  February 2 our students and our educators: After-Prom, Senior  March 2  April 13 Scholarships, Teacher Mini-Grants, and Teacher Ap-  May 18  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:

Parent Conference Nights [email protected]

Back to School Night Access to the PTSA website can now be found under September 28, 2016 the Parent Tab of the RHS Website. Conference Nights November 30, 2016 SchoolSpirit February 8, 2017 Show your school spirit by wearing April 26, 2017 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 12- 4. Always feel free to contact your students counselor or 13, 2016. Make-up/retakes will be October 18, administrator. 2016. Students will be notified of their pic- ture time at a later date.

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STUDENT INFORMATION

STUDENT PARKING ATTENDANCE ALL Debts and Class Dues must be paid in full BUS PASSES Absences and tardies before purchasing a parking pass. Parking spaces Students wishing to ride a bus other than on school grounds are limited, so the available require a written excuse the one they ride to school must have a spaces are for Seniors and Juniors. Other students upon arriving to bus pass to do so. A request note from a are encouraged to ride the school buses. Parking school. Students with ex- parent, with a phone number where they applications are on the RHS website. Parking cessive tardies and may be reached, must be brought to the permits will be on sale: Monday, August 15— absences may be required office that morning. Please include the 10am-11am—Senior Perfect Attendance ONLY; to provide a doctor's note date, the bus number they wish to ride, 11am-12pm—Junior & Senior Perfect Attendance and location where they will be getting ONLY; 1:00-3:30—SENIOR Parking Sales in order to avoid conse- ONLY. Tuesday, August 16, 9:00am— quences. RHS is a closed off of the bus. The student must have a 12:00pm—Junior and Senior Parking Pass Sales. campus meaning students pass from the office to ride the other bus. Additional days of Parking sales will be August 17 may not leave school Bus passes can be picked up at lunch in & 18 (9:00am-12pm); and August 22 thru grounds for any reason the Main Office. Bus Routes will be Sept. 2 daily from 9:00am-12:00pm ONLY in without parental permis- mailed to each student. Questions ??? Call the Main Office). *There will be no parking Bus Transportation at (540) 582-5125 sion. You must check out sales August 19th. During the school year park- press 4, then 2, then 2 for dispatch when ing sales will be from 8am-2:45 (Parents) and for at attendance before leav- the phone is answered. Or visit the Spot- students during lunches and immediately after ing the building. sylvania County website: school. ***Please Note: Students are NOT www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us permitted to camp on school grounds over- Class Dues night. Students are not to begin forming Freshman: $5.00 2016-2017 PERFECT ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES lines prior to 6am. Tents are not permitted Sponsor: Nicole McCloskey Seniors—One Extra Gym Ticket for Graduation as on school grounds. The cost is $80.00 and non Sophomore: $5.00 available. -refundable. Students cannot park on school Sponsor: Jeanne Bergeron Juniors & Sophomores —Option of a Half-Price grounds without a parking permit. You must Perfect Attendance Parking Spot reserved in front of Junior: $15.00 the school building (for following school year), or an have completed application papers with your par- Sponsor: Maria Navarro All Season Sports Pass. ent signature, as well as your license and car reg- Senior: $40.00** Freshman—All Season Sports Pass for the year. istration to obtain a permit. Sponsor: Christine Rogucki Speed Limit 10 MPH **To Include Cap & Gown Band News Interested in Student The Emerald Sound and Guard Marching Band is excited to Class Rings start their 2016 season with their show "The Future is Government? Now!" 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 23, 2016 held in September. See Ms. late to sign up for the marching band. If you are interested Jones or Ms. Shannan Esposito. in joining the Emerald Sound and Guard, please contact Mr. during Bear Block Zach Wadsworth (Band Director) as soon as possible! Marching Band Camp will be held during August as fol- Ring Orders lows: Monday-Thursday (8/ 8-8/11) - Percussion and Tuesday-Thursday Student Safety !!! Color Guard ONLY from 8:00am-12:00pm; Fri- September 27-29, 2016 day (8/12) New Marchers and Leadership 8:00am-12:00pm; Riverbend Takes A Monday-Friday (8/15-8/19) - all marching band members (during lunch) Stand Against Bullying from 8:00am-5:00pm; Monday- Friday (8/22-8/26) - Mon- Family Shopping Night day and Tuesday (8/22-8/23) 8:00am-12:00pm all marching band members; Wednesday (8/24) 8:00am– Jostens will be available for Parents and 12:00pm AND 6:00pm–8:30pm, Chick-fil-a Battle of the Students, Wednesday, September 28th Parents please report any inci- Bands; Thursday (8/25) 3:00pm–7:00pm; Friday from 6:00-8:00pm to answer questions dents or occurrence of bullying to (8/26) 3:00–5:00pm AND Home Game vs. Chancellor and to take orders. (Game starts at 7:00pm); Monday-Thursday (8/ 29 – 9/1) - your child’s administrator. Stu- all marching band members from 3:00pm-5:30pm; Friday Class Ring Delivery dents can report bullying at: (9/2) 3:00pm-5:00pm AND Away Game vs. Courtland (Game starts at 7:00pm). Tuesday, December 13, 2016 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 Thu., Aug. 18 Scrimmage @ DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME King George Away 6:00 FRI. AUG. 12 (Scrimmage vs. James Monroe HS) AWAY 6:00 Wed., Aug. 24 Chancellor Away 7:00 THUR. AUG. 18 (Scrimmage vs. King George HS Wed., Aug. 31 Courtland Home 6:00 at Mt. View High School) AWAY 7:00 Wed., Sep. 7 Massaponax Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., AUG. 26 CHANCELLOR HOME 7:00 Mon., Sep. 12 Battlefield Home 6:00 7:30 FRI., SEPT. 2 COURTLAND AWAY 7:00 Mon., Sep. 19 Colonial Forge Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 9 MASSAPONAX HOME 7:00 Mon., Sep. 26 Forest Park Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 16 BATTLEFIELD AWAY 7:00 Mon., Oct. 5 Woodbridge Senior Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 23 COLONIAL FORGE AWAY 7:00 Mon., Oct. 10 Freedom (Woodbridge) Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., SEPT. 30 FOREST PARK HOME 7:00 Mon., Oct. 17 Gar-field Away 5:30 7:00 FRI., OCT. 7 WOODBRIDGE SENIOR HOME 7:00 Mon., Oct. 24 Hylton Home 5:30 7:00 FRI., OCT. 14 FREEDOM (PRINCE WILLIAM) AWAY 7:00 FRI., OCT. 21 GARFIELD HOME 7:00 *Schedules Are Subject To Change* FRI., OCT. 28 CD HYLTON AWAY 7:00 *Schedules Are Subject To Change* - Head Coach: Nicole Spagina DATE OPPONENT SITE VARSITY JV

VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Courtney Guengerich SAT., AUG. 13 EASTERN VIEW (Jamboree) AWAY 8:30am 8:30am DATE OPPONENT SITE JV VARSITY THU., AUG. 25 LIBERT (BEALETON) AWAY TBD TBD THU., AUG. 18 (SCRIM) KING GEORGE AWAY TBD TUE., AUG. 30 COURTLAND HOME 4:00 5:30 TUE., AUG. 23 COURTLAND AWAY 5:30 6:30 TUE., SEP. 6 MASSAPONAX HOME 4:00 5:30 WED., AUG. 30 COURTLAND HOME 5:00 6:00 MON., SEP. 12 COURTLAND AWAY 6:00 5:30 SAT., SEP. 2-3 Varsity Tournament (TBA) TUE., SEP. 13 STAFFORD HOME 4:00 5:30 THU., SEP. 15 MASSAPONAX AWAY 4:00 5:30 TUE., SEP. 6 MASSAPONAX HOME 5:00 6:00 TUE., SEP. 20 MOUNTAIN VIEW HOME 4:00 5:30 MON., SEP. 12 CHANCELLOR AWAY 5:00 6:30 THU., SEP. 22 BROOKE POINT AWAY 4:00 5:30 TUE., SEP. 13 STAFFORD HOME 5:00 6:00 TUE., SEP. 27 GAR-FIELD AWAY 7:00 5:30 THU., SEP. 15 MASSAPONAX AWAY 5:00 6:00 THU., SEP. 29 NORTH STAFFORD AWAY 4:00 5:30 TUE., SEP. 20 MOUNTAIN VIEW HOME 5:00 6:00 MON, OCT. 3 WOODBRIDGE SENIOR HOME 7:00 5:30 THU., SEP. 22 BROOKE POINT AWAY 5:00 6:00 TUE., OCT. 4 COLONIAL FORGE HOME 4:00 5:30 THU., OCT. 6 FOREST PARK AWAY 7:00 5:30 MON., SEP. 26 CHANCELLOR HOME 5:00 6:00 THU., OCT. 13 COLONIAL FORGE HOME 4:00 5:30 TUE., SEP. 27 GAR-FIELD AWAY 5:30 7:00 TUE., OCT. 18 CHARLES COLGAN HS HOME 7:00 5:30 THU., SEP. 29 NORTH STAFFORD AWAY 5:00 6:00 THU., OCT. 20 HYLTON HOME 7:00 5:30 MON., OCT. 3 WOODBRIDGE SHS HOME 5:30 7:00 TUE., OCT. 4 COLONIAL FORGE HOME 5:00 6:00 *Schedules Are Subject To Change* THUR., OCT. 6 FOREST PARK AWAY 5:30 7:00 TUE., OCT. 11 FREEDOM HS AWAY 5:30 7:00 THU., OCT. 13 COLONIAL FORGE HOME 5:00 6:00 CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach : Nikki Gause TUE., OCT. 18 CHARLES COLGAN HOME 5:30 7:00 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME THU., OCT. 28 HYLTON HOME 5:30 7:00 Sat., Aug. 27 Mountain View HS Great Meadow Pk. 9:00am *Schedules Are Subject To Change* Sat., Sept. 3 Chancellor HS Loriella Park 8:45am Sat., Sept. 10 John Handley Kernstown Btlfld. 9:30am Sat., Sept. 17 William & Mary William & Mary 9:00am Sat., Sept. 24 Pacers Running Club DCXC @ Kenilworth Pk. 9:45am SCHEDULE Coach: Scott Thomas Sat., Oct. 1 Mountain View Great Meadow Pk. 9:00am ***Golf tryouts will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 (tee off at 12pm); Tuesday, August 2 (tee of at 12pm); Wednesday, August 3 (tee of at Sat., Oct. 8 Albemarle Panorama Farms 11:30am 3:00) at the Fawn Lake Country Club. Thu., Oct. 13 Fred. Christian Fred. Christian 4:00pm Sat., Oct. 15 Lee-Davis Pole Green Park 9:00am DATE EVENT *Schedules Are Subject To Change* Aug. 4 Patriot Invitational @ Bristow Manor GC (8:00am) Aug. 8 Conference Mini @ Montclair (7:30am) Aug. 15 Fundraiser Tournament @ Fawn Lake FALL SPORTS PICTURES Aug. 16 Conference Mini at Old Hickory (7:30am) (TBA) Aug. 22 Bears Invitational @ Fawn Lake Aug. 24 Conference Mini @ Augustine (8:00am) Aug. 29 Eagle Invitational @ Augustine (8:00am) RHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS Sep. 26 Conference Championships at Old Hickory (8am) Aug. 27 Conference Match (Gauntler) Monday-Tuesday, September 12-13, 2016 *Schedules Are Subject To Change* From 2:30—4:30 You only need to attend one day of tryouts. RHS Golf and Fund- Callbacks will be held on the 14th. Raiser Golf Tournament— Fall Athletic Fee Collection Monday, August 15 at Fawn Lake Monday, August 17, 2016 Country Club 9:00am start time. Parent Mtg. (6-7pm) **All student athletes must have a physical on file before Fee ($100) . Please see RHS web- (Fee Collection 7-8pm) beginning practice or playing in a game. Forms are site for registration information Athletic Fee $50.00 available online (under Athletics tab) or in the Main Office. and additional details! LET’S GO BEARS!! LET’S GO BEARS!!

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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

***Join us at Chick-fil-A off Rt. 3 in Fredericksburg for Riverbend vs. Chancellor Spirit Week and Bowl game August 22-26! *** ***See school website for event schedule!*** 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 student identification 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 7:20 A.M. if you know your child will ALL PARENTS AND VISI- October 1, 2016 September 2, 2016 be absent. Please provide an excuse TORS TO RHS MUST November 5, 2016 October 7, 2016 note upon his/her return to school. If HAVE A GOVERNMENT your student needs to be released ISSUED PHOTO ID WITH December 3, 2016 November 3,