Volume 7, Issue 18 RJR PTSA NEWSLETTER Feb. 3-Feb. 9 , 2014
What’s New this Week February Birthdays - page 3 “Souper” Lunch Volunteers - page 4 Free College Prep Series - page 4 Spring Sports Tryouts - page 6 Other News It’s Time to Register for 2014-2015! Arts – page 2 Around Campus – pages 3 & 4 It’s hard to imagine that although we are barely into Student Services - page 5 Athletics - page 6 second semester, it’s time for our students to register for classes for next year. Here’s a summary of the overall schedule and important dates to remember:
Student Kick-off Meetings, February 5th-7th – All rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders will attend an important registration meeting conducted by RJR Director of Student Services, Nicole Beale, covering course selection and the registration process. At the end of each session, students will receive individual registration cards with their assigned appointment date and time, as well as a WSFCS course booklet.
Registration Fair, Monday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium – Reynolds will host its second annual “registration fair” following a brief PTSA meeting. Mrs. Beale will provide a registration overview. After the meeting, parents and students will have the opportunity to talk with teachers and counselors about specific course and course level selections. All parents and students are highly encouraged to attend. Families who attended last year’s inaugural registration fair found it very informative and highly worthwhile.
Individual Student/Counselor Appointments, February 12th-March 18th- Each student will be assigned a 15-minute appointment with his or her assigned counselor to register for 2014-2015 classes. No changes will be allowed after March 21st. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with their student. Please “do your homework” and come to the appointment prepared with course selections (don’t forget to include alternates), interests and specific questions.
Next week, we will provide “Helpful Hints for Parents and Students during the Registration Process” – valuable pointers from counselors and “seasoned” parents to ensure a productive and successful registration for every student.
Lisa and Greg Carter Winter Dance DVDs
Winter Dance Concert DVDs are still available for $25. Please see Mrs. Reece or Mrs. Hailey if you are interested in purchasing one. Make checks payable to RJR Dance.
Auditions and Assessments
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 but have never taken it at RJR.
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. Happy Birthday from the PTSA
Jill Tetsworth Feb. 1 Vanita Fleming Feb. 18 Mike Meeks Feb. 4 Pattie Farrarr Feb. 20 Cathy Gray Feb. 9 Pamela Sansour Feb. 24 Dennis Adams Feb. 13 Nicolle Vertich Feb. 25 Mike McCulloch Feb. 13 Office Shena Nelson Feb. 28 Angie Vaughn Feb. 17 Dean Rutledge Feb. 28
Hunter Safety Team
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
Teacher Sponsor: Mr. Paul Hill For directions to tournament locations or more information, contact Stephen Joyce at [email protected] or 336-399-2523.
Yearbook Orders
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] “Souper” Lunch Volunteers Needed
The Hospitality Committee needs volunteers to “show the love” and share your cooking talents to faculty and staff at the Fourth Annual "Souper" Lunch on Friday, February 14.
Follow the link below to sign up to help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BA8A722A20-souper
Central Public Library Offers “Preparing for College” Series
The following programs are free and open to the public and will be held in the Central Library auditorium located at 660 West Fifth Street.
SAT/ACT Reading Strategies: Monday, Feb. 10 at 6:15 p.m. Discover strategies to prepare for the reading comprehension sections of the SAT and ACT exams.
College Study Skills: Monday, March 17 at 6:15 p.m. Find useful strategies including time management, tackling large assignments, communicating with professors, survival tips away from home and more.
No registration is required for these programs. For more information, call 336/703-3020 or email [email protected].
Panel Discussion for Parents
Building Resilience In Children - A Road Map for Parents will be presented on February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Loma Hopkins Theatre at Summit School. The panel discussion, which is free and and open to the public, will be led by Erin Bonsall, LPC - Behavioral Health Counselor at Robinhood Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and include Tony Da Luz - Women's Soccer Head Coach at Wake Forest University, Ted Dougherty, PhD - Psychotherapist, Marriage and Family Therapist and Ticia Kribbs, MD - Pediatrician at Novant Health Arbor Pediatrics. Graduation Information for the Class of 2014
The RJR graduation faculty advising team has posted a letter that outlines important information about graduation and related events and requirements for all seniors and their families. For quick access to this letter, go to: http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/47978.
SAT Prep Course for May Test Date
The Princeton Review will again offer an 18-hour classroom SAT Prep Course at R.J. Reynolds beginning in March to prepare students for the May SAT test date. The course begins with a practice test on Saturday, March 15th and continues with classroom instruction on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. (3/19-4/30). This is NOT a free practice test. You must be enrolled in the class in order to take the test. RJR students receive a $100 discount for the course when they use the promotion code H6ZSH$ when registering. The deadline to register is March 7th. To enroll in the class, visit www.princetonreview.com and for questions or more information, please contact PTSA volunteer Michelle Caldwell at (336) 416-4859 or [email protected]. This Week’s Schedule
Feb. 3 9th Grade Basketball at Parkland, 4:15 JV Girls/Boys Basketball vs. Parkland, 5:00/6:30 V Girls/Boys Basketball at Parkland, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 4 9th Grade Basketball at Mount Tabor, 4:15 JV Girls/Boys Basketball vs. Mount Tabor, 5:00/6:30 V Girls/Boys Basketball at Mount Tabor, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 7 Swimming, State Championships, All Day JV Girls/Boys Basketball at North Davidson, 5:00/6:30 V Girls/Boys Basketball vs. North Davidson, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 8 Track, Indoor State Championships at JDL, 9:00
Lacrosse Team Meeting
RJR Lacrosse Players and Parents: There will be a meeting on February 4th at 6:30 in the RJR cafeteria to order uniforms and fan gear, and to discuss scrimmages, scheduling, spring break and volunteer opportunities. . All players who have helmets MUST bring them to this meeting. You will be able to keep the helmet, but we need to see and record the number. If you have not paid your $155 fee, please bring it or your financial aid form to the meeting. If you plan to order extra gear, please bring your check book.
Spring Sports Tryouts will begin on February 12. Students must have a current physical to try out. Contact coaches for details about when and where tryouts will take place.
Demon Shop Sale
The Demon Shop is having a Valentine's Sale during the month of February. Short-sleeve T-shirts are $10; long-sleeve T-shirts are $12; and sweatpants are $15. Don’t forget that we can now take credit cards! The Demons Shop is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, contact Melissa Workman at [email protected].