Richardson Prep Hi Middle School March/April 2016

A 2009 California Distinguished School/A 2009 National Blue Ribbon School/A 2011 Title 1 School Of Achievement VOLUME 63/ISSUE 4

RICHARDSON PREP HI MIDDLE SCHOOL MARCH/APRIL 2016

Richardson held their 1st Semester Awards ceremony in the quad on Friday, January 29th. Students and parents enjoyed seeing many Richardson students honored for their hard work from the first half of the school year. Teachers awarded students for attendance, good grades , effort, and character. Many happy and proud faces were seen leaving the Richardson campus that day! Dr. Raymundo, Mr. Goebel, Mr. Wing, parents, and the entire Richardson staff are proud of our students’ accomplishments The Tiger jazz band gets and would like to say thank you to the students and staff for their hard work. ready to perform before the ceremonies! Our singers are tiger great!

Students proudly show off their awards!

Mr. Ryan Ryker, Richardson academic coach, is proud to announce the following results from our three academic team competitions: Latino History Bee team—Desteny B., Alondra M., Julia T., Destiny G., Andrea C., Carlos R., Shatoya S., Destiny J., Karen P., Marlene A., Damian C., and Rogelio G.

Black History Bee team—Destiny G., Tallea T., Andrea C., Julia T.—Desteny B. and Alondra M. (3rd Place) - Zeckariah F. and Zachariah G. (2nd Place).

Scripps district spelling bee team—Destiny G. last two rounds—Shubhokkan C. finished in 2nd place in the city after more than 10 rounds of one on one against the champion!

Left: Dr. Raymundo and Mr. Ryker with the successful Black History Bee team.

Right: Dr. Marsden is celebrating with the Richardson Latino History Bee team.

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Mia Naomi Elysia

Justin Justin Lester

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Talea Hailey Jennifer

Max Sebastian Brandon

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Marianne Abigal Brandon

Penelope Tony Elvis Congratulations to Mr. Ryker’s period 7 class—Most Growth Award

GRADES: AERIES PARENT PORTAL NEED ASSISTANCE IN SPANISH?

Parents, did you know you can view your students grades If you need assistance in Spanish, please call the front on the internet? Please visit https://portal.sbcusd.com/ office and ask for either Mimi, Jennifer, Lali, or Wendy. abi_parent/ to log on. You will need your student’s verifi- The ladies are happy to help you solve any problems! cation code # which you may obtain by calling the school office.

The law requires all students entering 7th grade to provide proof of receiving a Tdap booster shot before starting the 2016-17 school year. All 6th grade students are asked to bring a copy of their updated immunization record to Richard- son as soon as possible. We want to record all immunizations before the start of the 2016-17 school year. Call the Rich- ardson PREP HI office if you need more information. Phone: (909) 388-6438

Parent involvement is needed in your child’s middle school years

Here are some suggestions from the Parent Institute about the best things parents can do for their student:

1. Communicating expectations. Simply telling your child that you expect him/her to work hard and succeed has a big impact on his/her learning.

2. Reinforcing what he/she is learning at school. Encouraging your child to take what he/she is learning in school (such as math) and apply it to their everyday life (a budget at the mall) can help them see why education matters.

3. Discussing their future. Does your child want to be a veterinarian? A writer? Explore the requirements for different professions. Whatever they dream of doing, a solid education is their ticket to achieving their goal.

4. Finding learning strategies that work for them—watching, listening, doing, reasoning, interacting with others. What is best for your child’s individual need?

5. More information can be found at: www.parent-institute.com

6th grade Ti- gers show their support of ASB activities by partici- 6th grade Ti- pating in the gers also enjoy Valentine’s participating in night dance lunch time ac- and Beanie tivities— Day! Human Knot!

Seventh graders enjoyed a day at Medieval Times on Tuesday, February 9. Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space highlighted our day after a bus trip. Our vary own Savanah V. was selected as the queen of love and beauty! Fun was had by all!

At Richardson, all 7th graders (and some 6th and 8th graders) learn the basics of CPR during physical education class in January. The students are excited to learn how to save a life using CPR!

7th grade Ti- gers show their support of ASB activities by partici- 7th grade Ti- pating in the gers also enjoy Valentine’s participating in night dance lunch time ac- and Beanie tivities— Day! Human Knot!

Eighth graders at Richardson PREP HI Middle School have the unique opportunity to earn a chance to go to Disneyland with their classmates. Conditions must be met, but this is one of the last chances for eighth graders to enjoy each other as a class. Disneyland tickets are on sale from Monday, April 4 thru Friday, April 15 for $85—CASH ONLY! The actual day of the Disneyland trip is Friday, April 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. The following are requirements to attend this trip: all fines and money paid, have passing grades (No F’s), never reached step 4, not on disciplinary probation days, and not in trou- ble on any previous field trips. Contact the front office for any further information. More Upcoming 8th Grade Events

Starting on Monday, May 16th tickets for the 8th grade dinner/dance will go on sale. Cost will be $20—CASH ONLY! The sale goes thru Wednesday, May 25th. The dinner/dance is at Splash Kingdom from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and directly follows the 8th grade promotion ceremonies at Pacific High School that will be held from 5:00 p.m. thru 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Mrs. DeVoe (ASB) or any 8th grade teacher.

Dr. Raymundo is proud to announce that the new quad cover project has been completed this past January. Students have enjoyed staying safe from the weather—both the sun and rain!

Coach Tetlock and 8th grade Tigers show their support of ASB activities by partici- 8th grade Ti- pating in the gers also enjoy Valentine’s participating in lunch time ac- night dance tivities— and Beanie Human Knot! Day!

More Upcoming Band and Orchestra Events

Mr. Peter Llamas, band and orchestra director, is proud to announce the following events:  SCSBOA district pre-festival on Tuesday, March 15th at Pacific High School at 6:00 p.m. (AB/AO).  SCSBOA district festival on Thursday, March 17th at Pacific High School at 7:00 a.m. (AB/AO) Par- ent chaperones needed for this day. Contact Mr. Llamas or the front office if you can help. Best of luck to both the advanced band and the advanced orchestra! Go Tigers! Yearbook Information

Mr. Darcy Curwen, art teacher and yearbook advisor, is proud to announce the following events:  Yearbooks are on sale for $30 (cash only) until Friday, March 18th.  Yearbooks will be $35 (cash only) from April 4th thru June 3rd. Get your yearbook and have fun at the signing party in May. Go Tigers! ASB and Tiger Television

Ms. Garrison Daily, Tiger TV teacher, and Mrs. Mary Ann DeVoe, ASB advisor, have the following info:  Tiger TV is looking for students that are willing to learn the many skills to put on a TV program.  ASB and Tiger TV applications are available from Monday, May 9th thru Friday, May 13th.

Check the school website under Activities/ASB to download the documents with the ASB requirements!

Mrs. DeVoe, ASB advisor, shows off her beanie. ASB stands ready Top right: Mr. to lead and Ryker supports help at every ASB at the Val- lunch time entine’s dance. activity, like Damian and the Human Madelyn help Knot! at the dance.

Tiger Relays

Coach Arce and Coach Tetlock are proud to announce the following track and field event: On Friday, March 18th, 165 Tigers will head off to San Bernardino Valley College in the morning and RPH after lunch to participate in the first ever Tiger Relays. The track meet will have running events (100 meter dash, 400 meter run, mile run), relay running events (4 x 100), and field events (running long jump, triple jump, shot put, and javelin throw) for all three grades. Basketball games will start in April

Coach Tetlock (girls’ basketball coach) and Coach Arce (boys’ basketball coach) are pleased to announce that tryouts are over and the basketball teams are selected. Our first basketball game is on Thursday, April 7 vs. Curtis at Curtis at 3:15 p.m.

Check the athletic website for the full basketball schedule: www.rphathletics.com

Soccer teams finish successful seasons!

Coach Tetlock, boys’ coach, and Coach Arce, girls’ coach, are proud to announce the following results:  The girl’s team finished with 9 wins and 3 losses and came in second place in the city!  The boy’s team finished with 5 wins and 5 losses and came in sixth place in the city!

The proud Tiger soccer teams showing off their uniforms in a team picture.

7 MARCH APRIL Feb. 22-March 9 - All school candy fundraiser 4-18 Pennies for Patients Fundraiser 1 Soccer at Martin Luther King at 3:15 p.m. 4-12 Book Fair 8 Boys’ Soccer Semi-Finals—TBA 4-15 8th grade Disneyland tickets on sale—$85 CASH ONLY! 8 ELAC meeting at Richardson at 10 a.m. 6 Coffee with the Principal at 9:30 a.m. 9 Girls’ Soccer Semi-Finals—TBA 7 Basketball at Curtis at 3:15 p.m. 9 All candy fundraising money due 8 Fashion Fun Friday—Disney characters/Contract 6 goes home 9 Lunch Time Activity 11 Contract 6 back to school signed by parents 10 Soccer Finals at Indian Springs High School—TBA 12 Jazz Band at Palm Elementary event/ELAC meeting @ RPH @ 10 a.m. 10 8th grade class panorama picture at 9:00 a.m. 12 Basketball vs. Arrowview at Arroyo Valley High School @ 3:15 p.m. 11 Fashion Fun Friday—Plaid Day 13 STATE TESTING STARTS/Letter R Lunch 14 CAPS busses now leave at 5:30 p.m. 14 Basketball at Cesar Chavez at 3:15 p.m. 15 District Music Pre-Festival at Pacific High School (advanced band & orchestra) at 6 pm 19 Jazz Band @ 66’ers game/Basketball vs. Rodriguez at Arroyo Valley HS at 3:15 p.m. 15 AAPAC meeting at Richardson at 5:30 p.m. 21 PTO meeting at Richardson at 5:30 p.m./Basketball vs. MLK at AVHS at 3:15 p.m. 17 District Festival at Pacific High School (advanced band & orchestra) at 7 am 22 Fashion Fun Friday—Spring Hats and Baseball Caps Day 18 Tiger Relays—all day long! Sites: SBVC and Richardson 23 Jazz Band—Care 4 Kids 5k Run at the Glen Helen Regional Park at 8:00 a.m. 18 Contract 6 ends 25 School Site Council meeting at Richardson at 3:00 p.m./Lunch Time Activity 18 Fashion Fun Friday—School Colors Day 26 Basketball vs. Serrano at Arroyo Valley High School at 3:15 p.m. 21—April 1 SPRING BREAK—NO SCHOOL! 28 Basketball vs. Golden Valley at Arroyo Valley High School at 3:15 p.m.

29 Contract 7 ends Please check the school website for the latest activities and fun events that CAPS and 29 8th GRADE DISNEYLAND TRIP! other school programs are putting on! You will find many forms and calendars that you can print at home. 30 Music in the Parks Festival at Knotts Berry Farm (Advanced Band & orchestra) @ 6 am

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CAPS PRINCIPAL: 2015-16 TIGER TAILS Dr. Natalie Raymundo AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Issue 4 Email: [email protected] Volume 63

VICE PRINCIPAL: 455 South “K” Street Ms. Marina Calderilla is the RPH CAPS lead. Mr. Peter Llamas is the Instructional Liaison for RPH CAPS. CAPS Mr. Bradley Goebel San Bernardino, CA 92410 has many activities planned to enhance your child’s Email: [email protected] after school experience. Ms. Calderilla can be Fax: (909) 383-0368 reached at: Phone: (909) 388-6438 CAPS phone or CAPS text: COUNSELOR: School Website: (909) 771-5045 Mr. Bryan Wing www.richardsonprephi.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]