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Family Bulletin for March 21, 2024
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News for March 21, 2024
We had a great week at RAHS leading up to spring break - we hope you have a wonderful time with your students at home or on vacation next week! This week we started with Angela Davis from MPR doing a show about our ethnic studies courses. Ms. Mfalingundi, Mr. Dawolo, and Ms. Westland represented well as did two of our students. We also showcased more brilliance at our black history month show and teachers gathered together to discuss LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Proud to be a Raider!
- March 25-29 - No School, Spring Break
- April 10, No School
On Saturday, RAHS Speech welcomed over 500 students from 32 different schools for the annual Rosebowl Speech Tournament. This adds up to over 2,200 stories of current events, emotional journeys, poetry, humor and social justice being told throughout the day. The whole event was a celebration of student voice and effective communication!
Prom is Saturday, April 27!
Testing
AP Testing:
- Testing is May 6 - May 10, 2024 and May 13 - May 17, 2024
- Schedule is linked here
- For classes that started Tri 2; Stats, Gov and Pol, and MicroEcon, the deadline to sign up for your exam is March 15th. There are no changes after March 15th.
- For classes that started Tri 1, the deadline to make any changes to your test status is March 15. Any changes you make at this time will incur a $40 late fee.
- For all AP exams, if you have not paid for your exam yet, please go on EduTrak and pay ASAP. For AVID and Free & Reduced lunch students, AP exams are free of charge.
- More info to follow in the coming weeks.
- Please contact shaween.lawrence@isd623.org with questions.
MCA Tests
- MCA Reading (10th graders)
o If you have English class Tri 3 - in class April 16 and 18
o If you don’t have English class Tri 3 - April 22 or 23 (exact date and time will be communicated through Schoology)
- MCA Math (11th graders)
o If you have Math class Tri 3 - in class April 2 and 4
o If you don’t have Math class Tri 3 - April 8 or 9 (exact date and time will be communicated through Schoology)
- MCA Science (students taking Biology this year)
o If you have Biology B Tri 3 - in class April 30 and May 2
MCA tests are designed to measure student learning towards the Minnesota Academic Standards. The results are one important piece of information that the district, schools and teachers use to monitor and improve instruction. By having all students take these tests, we get better information about how all students are doing. The test results also provide families with a snapshot of their student’s learning. Results will be available in the fall in Synergy ParentVue. Student results might also be used for course placement at a Minnesota State college or university after graduation or to qualify for Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) or College in the Schools program.
For more information, go to Assessment & Evaluation - Roseville Area Schools 623
Career and College Center
Upcoming College Visits for April
Thursdays at 2:00 pm in Conference Room B in Student Support
Look on Schoology to Sign Up!
- April 4th: University of Wisconsin-Scout @ 9:00 a.m.
April 4th: University of St. Thomas @ 2:00 p.m.
- April 11th: University of Minnesota-Duluth @ 2:00 p.m.
- April 18th: Bemidji State University @ 2:00 p.m.
Scholarship Highlights of the Week
- Look to Schoology for access to the scholarships!
- All Community Scholarships are due this Friday at 2:40 p.m. (All forms will be closed by 3PM)
- New scholarships are being added very soon! Keep an eye out for announcements from Ms. Brown in Schoology.
Raiders Show Up & Show Out: Yale Visit
FAFSA Helpline:
The Federal Student Aid Information Center’s number is 1-800-433-3243 (1-800-4-FED AID) has extended service hours for January through April:
- Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. CT
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
- Closed Sundays and Federal Holidays
Additionally, Minnesota Office of Higher Education Financial Aid staff can help answer questions about the application or process. The number to call is 651-642-0567. Select option 2. The line is answered Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Health Office and Attendance
Attendance Line:
651-604-1465
Yajaira Gonzalez Gurrola, Health Assistant:
yajaira.gonzalezgurrola@isd623.org
651-604-1474 (Health Office main line)
Kelly Feneis, Licensed School Nurse:
Joan Tighe, Licensed School Nurse:
Attendance:
Please report all absences and attendance information to the RAHS Attendance Line (rahs-attendance@isd623.org or 651-604-1465). Regular and on-time attendance is crucial for children's learning!
Students Leaving School During the School Day
Please remember that if your child is not feeling well during the school day, they must go through the Health Office. The Health Office needs to contact you for permission and write your child a pass to leave. If your child needs to leave for a planned appointment, the attendance office will give them a pass. Leaving the building without a pass from the health office or the attendance office will result in an unexcused absence.
Medications:
If there are medications that need to be given at school, please email the nurse for more information, or stop into the Health Office. The Health Office staff needs to confirm health conditions, paperwork, medications, and expiration dates.
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines
The CDC recently updated their respiratory virus guidelines, including COVID-19 isolation recommendations. With these new guidelines, individuals may be able to return to school sooner after testing positive for COVID.
Roseville Area Schools will be following these simplified recommendations.
If you have a respiratory virus (such as COVID-19, Influenza, or RSV):
- Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache.
- You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
- Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
- You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
- When you go back to your normal activities, we recommend taking added precautions over the next 5 days, such as: practicing enhanced hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.
- If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true: your symptoms are improving overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.
Class of 2024
Spring Break in the Pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! 💧 🤿
Bring your family and friends to swim in the pool during spring break! We're adding EXTRA open swim sessions:
Saturday, March 23 from 9:30am - 2:00pm (cash only)
Sunday, March 24 from 9:30am - 4:30pm (cash only)
Monday, March 25 from 1:00 - 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 26 from 2:30 - 6:00pm
Wednesday, March 27 from 1:00 - 6:45pm
Thursday, March 28 from 4:30 -8:00pm
Friday, March 29 from 12:45 - 4:00pm
We're also offering a "Bring a New Friend" promotion for our adult water exercise classes from March 25 - 29! If you bring a new guest to class (who has not participated in any of our water exercise classes before), they will get FREE ENTRY!
A maximum of 30 swimmers are allowed in the pool at any given time. Find us at 1910 County Road B West in Roseville. CLICK HERE to learn more and register ahead of time!
Summer Driver's Education - Online or In Person! 🚗 🚦 🚙
Register for Driver's Education classes this summer! We partner with Safeway Driving School to offer opportunities both online and in person. Summer session options include:
IN PERSON:
June 25 - July 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
July 15 - July 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
July 15 - July 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
July 29 - August 9, 9:00am - 12:00pm
ONLINE:
June 10 - June 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
August 5 - August 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
To register, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE! 📲
Adult Prom: A Night Under the Stars! 🌟✨
Do you have nostalgic feelings for your senior prom? Or maybe you didn’t go to the prom at all, and would like to create your own special experience? Join Roseville Community Education for a night under the stars at our first Adult Prom event! Dig out your best attire and get ready to dance, party and relive the high school prom experience. Admission includes tasty appetizers, the dance, and an exciting photo booth! This is a great event for your friend group, or a romantic date night with your partner. Must be age 18+ to attend.
🗓️ Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center
🌟 $30 per individual or $45 per couple
To register, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE! 📲
WE'RE HIRING: Evening Building Aide at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! 😊 🌟
Roseville Area Schools Community Education is seeking an Evening Building Aide for Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Greet visitors, cultivate a welcoming environment, assist with the needs of groups using the facilities, answer phone calls, monitor building activities, enforce building regulations, and more! Join our welcoming team.
🗓️ 12-month position, full time, 30 hours/week
⏰ Hours: Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 9:30 p.m.
📍 1910 County Road B West in Roseville
📋 District contribution to health insurance and other benefits
💲 Starting rate of $20/hour
To learn more and apply today, CLICK HERE! 📲
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