Hello RAHS Families- October 4, 2016 Thank you to our entire school community for a successful RAHS Homecoming Week. A special thank you to our Student Council students and advisors for planning this spirit week. Also, many thanks to the incredible positive leadership provided by our Women’s PE team: Ms. Shannon Fjeld, Ms. Allison Axness, Ms. Concetta Smith, and Ms. Gwen Thielke. These staff members coordinated and hosted the Powder Puff football game, Powder Buff volleyball game, and the staff pep fest dance! At Friday’s Pepfest, we took time to honor some outstanding academic accomplishments. Congratulations to RAHS seniors Charles Park, who earned a perfect 36 ACT score, and Heather Knutson who both have earned National Merit Semi-Final status. Congratulations also to the new National Honor Society inductees. I’ll look forward to seeing all new members and families at Friday’s induction ceremony beginning at 7:15 a.m. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle Go Raiders, Jenny
Jenny Loeck, Ed. D. Principal Roseville Area High School
Looking Ahead • Oct. 7 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at 7:15 a.m. • Oct. 14 Picture retake day during lunch • Oct. 18 Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 19 Early dismissal at 1:15 p.m. PSAT testing for registered juniors • Oct. 20 & 21 No School
Seniors wore Raider gear during Homecoming week! RAHS NOTES Phone calls to school: 651-635-1660 is the school’s phone number. Five options are given: 1. Press 1 for the attendance line. Leave a recorded message about your child’s absence or appointment. 2. Press 2 for the front office 3. Press 3 for the Activities office to get information about parking, athletics, activities, drivers ed. 4. Press 4 for the Student Support Services (SSS) office to reach a school counselor or assistant principal 5. Press 9 to reach a teacher’s voicemail between the hours of 8:10 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.
Student planners, a booklet version, are available for any student in grades 11 & 12. Pick up in the SSS office.
ACADEMICS
We are proud to announce that 59 students have earned an invitation to be inducted as the newest members of the Roseville Area High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. The Induction Ceremony will be held in the auditorium this Friday morning, Oct. 7, at 7:15 a.m. with social time in the cafeteria following. Both current & new NHS members are to attend the ceremony. Rehearsal will be held at 1:10 p.m. this Wednesday. This year’s NHS meetings will be held either before or after school.
PSAT registration continues online using FeePay for the Oct. 19 test date. Questions to Joy Stone in SSS, 651-635-1662.
October is College Knowledge Month! Each Wednesday students and faculty are encouraged to wear college apparel. Students who are interested in traveling to France for an immersion/family-stay experience in June 2017 are invited to an informational meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. in room B116. Bring your parents. Students who are enrolled in or have completed French III, IV and V are eligible. Please contact teacher Kirsten Peterson with questions.
ACTIVITIES Yearbook News: Yearbooks can be ordered online at www.jostens.com. Current price is $70.00. Senior Baby Ads, Sibling, and ‘Now & Then’ photos to be included in the yearbook are due Wednesday, Oct. 19 to Ms. Stahlman in room C212. The baby ad form is attached. Sibling photos and ‘Now and Thens’ are free of charge, baby ads are $40.00. Questions to [email protected]. Several activity clubs have information meetings coming up: Trap Club, Skills USA/Key Club, Men’s Outdoor Adventure Club (flyer attached), and DECA. Stop in the activities office for dates & times.
Trap Club information meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center.
COLLEGE & CAREER NEWS Upcoming visits: Wednesday, 10/5 Northwestern University – Chicago 1:15 p.m. Thursday, 10/6 Dartmouth College 10:00 a.m. Thursday, 10/6 Ohio Wesleyan University 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 10/6 University of St. Thomas 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 10/6 University of Manitoba 2:10 p.m. Monday, 10/10 Hamline University 10:00 a.m. Monday, 10/10 University of Vermont 11:00 a.m. Monday, 10/10 University of WI – Stout 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, 10/11 Boston University 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, 10/11 University of Northwestern – St. Paul 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, 10/11 University of MN – Morris 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, 10/12 Saint Mary’s University of MN 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, 10/12 Saint Anselm College 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 10/13 Century College 10:00 a.m. Thursday, 10/13 University of MN – Duluth 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 10/13 Oral Roberts University 2:10 p.m. *Students must sign up in the Career Center to receive a pass. October is College Knowledge Month! Seniors are encouraged to narrow down their college choices, paying close attention to early decision and college scholarship deadlines. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, during the school day, students will be able to apply to many Minnesota colleges without a fee. Sign up for lab time in the Career Center.
Beginning Oct. 1, colleges will accept FAFSA applications. New this year: applications should be submitted using tax information from 2015. For more information go to FAFSA.gov.
In this week’s StudyForth segment, recent RAHS grad Sam Burian, reviews Saving Study Hours with Cornell Notes.
The National College Fair is October 4 (9 a.m. - noon & 5 - 8 p.m.) and Oct. 5 (9 a.m. – noon) at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Pre-register your student here.
A Practice ACT has been set for Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Students can sign up in the Career Center in advance. The cost is $3.00. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a calculator to the test. Test scores will be shared in the parent review session Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Practice ACT study guides are available in the Career Center. Roseville Community Ed is offering an ACT Prep Workshop through ZAPS on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 10 and 11 from 3:15-5:45 p.m. in the RAHS cafeteria. The fee is $89.00. Follow the link for registration information. Seniors can fine tune their college application essay writing in Ms. Dahlin’s/Mr. Engelking’s three-session essay writing class on Oct. 6, 13 and 27. The class is from 3 - 4 p.m. and the cost is $15. Please see Ms. Sneltjes in the Career Center for registration forms. Juniors interested in additional preparation for the Oct. 19 PSAT can register for Kaplan’s free PSAT Prep Live. Instructors will review all the areas of the exam, streamed live online leading up to test day. Register now by visiting www.kaptest.com/psatpreplive. PSAT study guides are available in the Career Center.
FUNDRAISERS & DONATION DRIVES
• District Faculty Recital Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. RAHS auditorium This performance is the annual fundraiser for a music scholarship which is awarded each spring to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a college music education degree. Tickets $3.00 students, $5.00 adult available at the door. Bring a neighbor! • Mattress Sale Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. school cafeteria Music Department
PARENT MEETINGS
• Basketball Boosters Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. staff dining room • Band Boosters Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. classroom D104 The RAHS Band Booster Club sponsors fundraising events for needed band instruments for our band program. After a successful Extravaganza fund raising event last spring we're looking to extend our support to the extraordinary student musicians at RAHS. The meeting agenda includes selection of this year's board, hearing about band instruments purchased (or planned), instruments desired for the upcoming year, and an update on last year's success. If you have questions regarding the RAHS Band Booster Club please contact Michael Sweet, RAHS Band Booster President ([email protected]. Booster website: http://www.rahsbandbooster.com
• Senior Graduation Party Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. staff dining room The senior graduation party committee is looking for interested parents from all grades to serve on various planning committees such as decorations, clean-up, entertainment, fundraising, food and refreshments, website development, prizes, security, and casino. The senior party is organized and run by parents with the help of school staff. Commitment can be as little or as much as you are able to provide throughout the year or even just during the party. We have opportunities to fit everyone’s schedule! All interested volunteers, please join us for our kick-off meeting of the year on Oct. 10 to find out how you can help make the graduation party a night for our seniors to remember. Contact: Kristen Swanson Jen Schmaedke Kris Elfstrom Committee Co-Chair Committee Co-Chair RAHS Staff Member [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT NEWS The 30th Annual District 623 Walk/Run event is planned for Saturday, Nov. 12. More information is available on the district website. The 623 Walk Run raises funds for Roseville Area Schools Youth Scholarships.
Regarding the construction at Lexington Ave. & Hwy. 36, bicycle and pedestrian traffic is not allowed along Lexington Ave. beneath the bridge until the ramps are completed in mid-October. Pedestrians are encouraged to use either Hamline Ave. or Victoria St. to cross Hwy. 36.
Homecoming Week Pictures
Wednesday’s Powder Buff volleyball teams Raider Pride!
Monday’s Powder Puff football teams Sophomores ‘Lookin’ Fine Class of One-Nine’
Thanks to the 140+ member pep band for performing at Friday’s pep fest & football game! They sounded great and added so much to the community atmosphere of both events. A smaller group even showed up to play at Monday’s Powder Puff game.
Many younger siblings ‘cheerfully’ wore shirts made by their grade 12 sisters. THE ODYSSEY YOUNG MEN’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB
The Odyssey is an outdoor adventure club for young men at Roseville Area High School with a focus on wilderness skills, experiential learning, and self-awareness.
The goal of the program is to connect young men with peers across cultural experiences in a non-academic setting. Our programming will focus on team building, conflict resolution, survival skills, environmental education, and hands-on problem solving, all under the direction of positive mentors.
Possible adventures include archery, fishing, bike trips, a wilderness first-aid course, hikes at state parks, a sailing class on Lake Phalen, or even an overnight trip to the Boundary Waters.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Tuesday, October 11th at 3:00 in Room C214 RAHS Staff Advisors are Mr. MacGillis, Mr. Melvin and Mr. Singer
Unified Special Olympics Bowling
It’s time for bowling. Please join us this season! Athletes will be partnered up to bowl with unified partners to practice and compete in the end of season tournament. Athletes and unified partners must be between the ages of 8-21. All abilities, disabilities and skill levels are welcome to play.
If you are interested in being an athlete, unified partner or coach you will need to complete a required application. Unified partners and coaches require a volunteer application and specific certifications. Please email Sarah Robinson at [email protected] to get specific applications electronically.
Practices Flahertys Arden Bowl Sundays 9:00 a.m. October 23 - November 27 Cost: $2.50 per game, shoe rental is free * We will probably play two games per practice
Tournament Friday, December 2 AMF Southtown Lanes, Bloomington 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. * This is a non-school day for Roseville students. Transportation will not be provided.
Flahertys Arden Bowl 1273 W. County Road E. Arden Hills
Please contact me with any questions and to get the applications sent electronically.
Thank you,
Sarah Robinson
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