Rowland High School

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School

Tuesday 1/16

First Day of Second Semester

Boys Basketball vs. Wilson (VR) - Home

Boys Basketball vs. Wilson (FR & JV) - Away

Boys Soccer vs. Wilson (JV & VR) - Home

Girls Basketball vs. Wilson (JV & VR) - Home

Girls Soccer vs. Wilson (JV & VR) - Away

Wednesday 1/17

Boys Wrestling vs. Walnut (JV & VR) - Home

Girls Water Polo vs. Los Altos (JV & VR) - Away

Girls Wrestling vs. Walnut (VR) - Home

Thursday 1/18

Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in the District Office

Boys Basketball vs. Diamond Bar (VR) - Away

Boys Basketball vs. Diamond Bar (FR & JV) - Home

Boys Soccer vs. Diamond Bar (JV & VR) - Away

Girls Basketball vs. Diamond Bar (VR) - Home

Girls Basketball vs. Diamond Bar (JV) - Away

Girls Soccer vs. Diamond Bar (JV & VR) - Home

PTSA Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 1/20

Boys Soccer vs. Diamond Bar (JV & VR) - Home

Boys Wrestling (VR) Esperanza Tournament - Away

Please join us on Monday, January 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Hideout for a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Julie Mitchell on the RUSD Guiding Principles as well as information on attendance and mental health at Rowland HS. We look forward to seeing you there.

Students from Spanish AP/IB have presented important information about the Spanish-speaking country they have been assigned to. They presented in the target language about their country's geography, climate, indigenous groups, famous people, currency, and more.

Spanish 3 students created stamps of the country that was assigned to them. They had to research that Spanish-speaking country and find something that represented that country and they created these beautiful stamps.

Once a special education teacher and now a teacher librarian, Mrs. Clare Ruesga cultivates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters a love for literature and a healthy respect for information literacy and digital citizenship among students. She has created a makerspace for students and staff to create with the addition of a 3D printer, circuit maker, heat press, sewing machines, a sublimation printer, Legos, and copious amounts of craft supplies for students to create what their hearts desire.

Mrs. Ruesga collaborated with her school leaders to update their academic integrity policy to include the use of AI. She works alongside teachers and students to teach students what AI is, how to leverage it in their subjects, and its potential pitfalls. Students have been able to use AI to practice their writing skills, utilize it to jumpstart design-based learning projects, practice conversation for world languages, and help jumpstart the thought process in Theory of Knowledge. For fun, students enjoyed catching errors and letting AI know that it was wrong.

Mrs. Ruesga provides an excellent example of the power of librarians and teachers committed to using technology to support students.

Before last semester's finals, the Wellbeing Center gave students a much-needed break. Three delightful therapy dogs were invited to the campus, creating an oasis of comfort and joy. Students immersed themselves in the therapeutic embrace of these furry companions during lunch. The Well Being Center's thoughtful gesture not only brought smiles to weary faces but also highlighted the significance of holistic well-being in navigating the challenges of academic life.

Thank you to Daisy, Grayson, and Daltrey for a lovely visit!

The Boys Cross Country team was the Undefeated Hacienda League Champions. Both Boys and Girls qualified for the CIF Finals. For the girls, it was the second time in school history and first time since 1982. Jarron Chua qualified for the CIF State Championship in back-to-back seasons, finishing his High School Cross Country career with a top 40 CA D3 individual finish with a course PR of 16:03 5k. He is one of the most decorated runners in school history: Hacienda League MVP, Two-time Team MVP, All CIF-SS Sac PR, Back-to-back State Finalist, and Team League Champ, among other awards.

Individual Recognitions:

Boys

• Jarron Chua: League MVP, First Team All-League, All CIF, CIF State Finalist
• James Tao: First team All-League
• Joshua Lorenzo: First Team All-League
• Tyler Heng: 2nd Team All-League
• Jacob Juarez: 2nd Team All-League
• Dylan Minarto: 2nd Team All-League
• Carlos Ronquillo: 2nd Team All-League

Girls

• Gogo Zhou: First Team All-League
• Malana Wien: First Team All-League
• Savanna Pablo: First Team All-League
• Gwendolyn Cheng: Second Team All-League
• Evangeline Kim: Second Team All-League

Seniors participating in the Mt. SAC Connect 4 program who submitted their signed permission slip: Don't forget to attend the next workshop on Friday, January 19th in the Library. You will be completing the Fall 2024 application. Our Mt. SAC rep will be available to assist you and answer any questions.

Be sure to read your personal and school email. You will receive an email with your assigned time to attend the workshop on Jan. 19th.

Students who did not submit a signed permission slip: You will have an opportunity to attend the Makeup workshop on Monday, Jan. 22nd. You can drop in the College & Career Center during lunch and after school to get help completing the Fall 2024 application. Our Mt. SAC rep will be available to assist you and answer any questions.

📣 Attending all workshops and completing all steps will allow you priority Fall registration in May!

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