
The River Hawk
Rio Norte News - October 27, 2023
A Note From the Principal
Good Morning River Hawk Families,
While some of our afternoons are still warn, the crisp morning air and chill in the evening seems to finally be signaling fall with weekend temperatures providing a great opportunity to be outdoors!
Last Friday was a great turnout to our Movie Event and Haunted Hallway (pictures below). ASB and Drama production did a FANTASTIC job creating a spooky atmosphere and fun-filled afternoon. It's been a festive week culminating with ASB and RioTV's Fun Friday Fall Trivia competition and we’ll find out which team was victorious next week, earning spirit points for this quarter's Team competition.
In junior high we do allow costumes on Halloween as long as they're in accordance with the Costume Guidelines. Also, we appreciate your help in taking a moment to ensure students understand that not everyone likes to be scared or chased even on Halloween and we're asking our River Hawks to Respect (R in SOAR) one another on what should be an appropriately fun day.
In this issue learn more about:
- Important Dates
- Rio Spiritwear Crewneck Sale (and Holiday Sale coming soon)
- Halloween Candy Drive and Costume Guidelines
- Rio Music Department Butter Braids and Coffee Fundraiser
- Bus Strike continues to impact Route 622 for Rio Norte
- AOC (Academy of the Canyons) Information for 8th graders
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Brenda Bennett
Important Dates
October 23-November 3:
- Halloween Candy Drive for Team Spirit Points
October 31st:
- Halloween Costumes allowed - Guidelines below.
November 8th:
- PTSA Sharkey's Restaurant Night 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
November 9th:
- All Junior High Cross Country Meet
- Quarter 2 Progress Reports
November 10th:
- No School - Veteran's Day
November 14th:
- Progress Report Grades Post to IC after 3 p.m.
November 17th:
- Turkey Bowl - 8th grade only
November 20-24th:
- Thanksgiving Break - No School
CLICK HERE for a printable copy of the calendar pictured.
Rio Crewneck Spirit Sweatshirts On Sale Now!
With the weather getting colder, now is the time to get your Rio Norte spiritwear! Our Spirit shop is having a sale on crewnecks right now, and the Holiday sale is around the corner. The Holiday sale starts November 6th and runs through December 8th. Shop during that timeframe for an extra 20% off!
Halloween Costume Guidelines and ASB Candy Drive
Looking to make a donation of all that unwanted Halloween candy that sits around in your house after Halloween, forcing you to eat it? Never fear! ASB starts their Halloween candy drive Monday through November 3rd! Candy will be collected through advisories, weighed and teams will earn spirit points per pound donated. Candy must be in sealed, store bought packaging for safety please. Candy will then be delivered to our local fire station! If you would like to pick-up an extra bag of candy to donate when you're getting your Halloween candy, bags will be accepted as well! ASB thanks you in advance for helping out our local heroes!
Last Call - Rio Norte Music Department Fundraiser
Strike Continues, Impacting Rio Norte's City Bus Route 622
Attention 8th graders Interested in Academy of the Canyons (AOC) for High School!
You can be a part of a unique, rewarding high school experience, earn college credits, and
EXPLORE your future today! If you would like to learn more about Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School, you and your parents are invited to attend a MANDATORY information meeting on Tuesday, November 7th via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. OR on Wednesday, November 8th via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. You must register BEFORE the meeting dates in order to receive a Zoom link.
For more information, visit academyofthecanyons.com and go to Admissions Information, then to Admissions: Application and Timeline.
If you have any questions, please email aocadmissions@hartdistrict.org or call AOC at
(661) 362-3056.
RIO NORTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Thomas Flores, 8th grade Assistant Principal
Shonna August, 7th grade Assistant Principal
ATTENDANCE Needs: Email lmcdaniel@hartdistrict.org
Email: bjbennett@hartdistrict.org
Website: https://www.rionortejuniorhigh.org/
Location: 28771 Rio Norte Dr, Valencia, CA, USA
Phone: 661-295-3700
Nondiscrimination Statement / Declaración de no discriminación
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Section 504 Coordinator Erum Velek, and Title II / Title IX Coordinator, Mark Crawford. Both can be reached at the William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.
El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o intimidación basada en la realidad o percepción de una persona raza, color, etnia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, ascendencia, religión, edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual, o asociación con una persona o un grupo con uno o más de estos características percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el Oficial de Cumplimiento de Equidad y el coordinador de la Sección 504, Erum Velek, y el coordinador del Título II / Título IX, Mark Crawford. Ambos pueden ser contactado en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259-0033,
o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org.