RHTA Family Newsletter

Dear RHTA Families,

Thank you for an amazing year! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything that you do, from supporting our coaches to volunteering throughout the school. We couldn't provide all of the wonderful learning experiences to our kids without you! I hope that you are looking forward to fun and relaxation this summer. Despite how close we are to the end of the year, learning is going strong! This newsletter is full of important information for you. Thank you for entrusting your child in our hands this year!

Melissa Durkin

Congratulations to Sydney who won the final round of the Amazing Shake. Sydney's charity was Laura's Home. Laura's Home is a shelter facility for women and children in abusive environments. It helps provide them transitional support including job training and educational support. You can view Sydney's presentation here for more information.

Coach Brediger visited grade 4-7 classrooms this week to review scheduling instructions with the learners. The scheduling window will be open through May 15th. Please talk with your learners about selecting their related arts classes for the upcoming school year. Scheduling instructions can be viewed using this link. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Brediger at kathleenbrediger@nrcs.net.

Math acceleration is available starting in fourth grade for students who consistently demonstrate math skill above the typical grade level math class. NRAC and RHTA both use a spreadsheet that analyzes several pieces of data for students who score highly on AIMSWeb. This includes specific subtests, the TerraNova taken in 2nd and 5th, current gifted identifications, the OST scores and other standardized assessments. Once OST scores are received, Coach Detmar will be in touch with the families of learners who meet the criteria for possibly needing acceleration.

Skipping an entire year worth of math instruction leaves many gaps in skills. In order to minimize these gaps, any learner who is being considered for acceleration will be required to complete a mandatory Khan Academy course over the summer which will be monitored by Coach Detmar. Any learner who does not complete this coursework will be placed back into their grade level math class at the beginning of the 25-26 school year.

In accordance with state law, there will be a six week trial period for learners in the accelerated math class. At the end of that window we will make a final determination on whether it is the best fit for each individual. If it is determined that a learner is not academically or emotionally ready for the acceleration, they will return to the typical grade level math course without any penalty. After the 6 weeks, their placement will be finalized and cannot be changed.

Note: Any current 4th-8th graders who are already in an accelerated level math course will continue on their current learning path. No additional summer work or testing is required.

We have finished our Spring AIMsweb testing window. All learners should have received their Spring Math and Reading AIMsweb results. Please reach out to your learner's teacher if you have not received these reports.

Final report cards for the 24-25 school year will be released in Powerschool on June 4th.

Although we have seen an increase in office referrals in the last couple of months, we are still doing much better than we have in the past several years. Thank you for your input on our PBIS survey. We believe that changing our expectations to "Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe" has really helped learners understand the impact of their actions. Thank you for your continued support!

If you have concerns that you need help with, please fill out this form. This should not be used for emergency situations. In case of an urgent matter, please reach out directly to the school.

Summer school in grades 3-8 is meant for students who need intervention/remediation. Grades 3-6 only have summer school for reading. Coaches will reach out to you if your child is being recommended to attend summer school. Feel free to reach out to your learner's coach if you have any questions. The link for registration can be found on the district website.

Once again, we will be offering the Girls in Gear Summer Camp for students entering grades 4-8 in the fall of 2025. This camp will occur June 3-5 from 9-3pm each day. The flyer with registration link is attached below. Registration is open through Friday 5/16/25.

Girls in Gear 2025

Partnering with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, B-WISER camp provides hands-on experiences in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering for middle school girls. The non-profit residential program was founded in 1990 and takes place on The College of Wooster campus from June 16-21, 2025. Please see their website for more information: https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/.

Next week is All Abilities Spirit Week, leading up to our incredible Adaptable Athletics Day on Friday, May 16 at Ranger Stadium! Check out the flyer for daily themes:

8th Grade families please come join us to celebrate your learners! Fill out this link for the PTO slideshow asap. PTO is also looking for donations for that night.

Is there a coach who has made a difference in your child's life? Please consider taking time to recognize them by nominating them for the district staff member of the month. Parents, learners, and colleagues can nominate coaches for this recognition.

At any point in this school year, you can complete the Google Form below to give a shoutout to a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child. Your feedback will be celebrated and appreciated throughout our school community!

Our Student Council implemented a RHTA Coach of the Month based on Coach Shout outs. Congratulations to our March Coaches of the month!

Click HERE to read the May Edition of the NRCS Community and Engagement Newsletter.

Click HERE to read the May 2025 edition of the Nursing Newsletter.

This year our attendance rate decreased significantly due to many vacations that were taken on school days. Please ensure that when you plan your vacations for next year you review the approved district calendar for next year.

Some beginning of the year dates that you may want to take note of...

• New Learner Orientation and PTO Meet and Greet 8/13
• First Day of school 8/21
• Curriculum Night (Open House) 8/28
• Picture Day 9/25

We love our PTO!

• If you haven't already, please join our PTO Facebook Page. (RHTA PTO)

• Here is our latest PTO principal Report! Check it out for important dates and information!

• Join the Team That Makes a Difference!

  We’re looking for passionate parents and caregivers to join our PTO committees and help make next school year unforgettable! Whether you’ve got a knack for organizing, event planning, or simply want to make a positive impact, there’s a spot for you! Several committees are open, and there are also opportunities to join a committee with other volunteers.

  Sign up today and help us create amazing experiences for our learners and coaches! Email juliemdalessandro@icloud.com if you are interested.

• We are looking for volunteers for the following upcoming events:

Spring Flower Delivery Volunteers 2025 Spring Flower Fundraiser Delivery Day

PBIS Store Volunteers PBIS Prize Store Volunteers May 2025

Maker’s Showcase Volunteers Makers Showcase Volunteers 2025

8th Grade Celebration Night Donations 8th Grade Celebration Donations 2025

Field Day Volunteers RHTA Field Day Volunteers 2025

Please click HERE to see a listing of programing available through the North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department.

• 5/12-5/16- All Abilities Spirit Week
• 5/12- 7th Grade Stone Lab Immersion
• 5/13- 5th and 6th Grade music Nursing Home Performance
• 5/14- 7th and 8th Grade music Nursing Home Performance
• 5/14- Young Author's Conference
• 5/14- PTO Flower Sale Pick Up
• 5/15- 3rd Grade Zoo Immersion
• 5/15- National Junior Honor Society Induction
• 5/15- 4th Grade Guest Expert
• 5/16- Adaptable Athletics Competition (3rd and 5th grade attending)
• 5/16- May Ranger STRONG Assemblies
• 5/16- 8th Grade Dance
• 5/19- Rethink your Drink (rescheduled)
• 5/19- DEA Dance Performance for families
• 5/20- 8th Grade Immersion to JA Inspire at LCCC
• 5/20-5/21- PBIS Store
• 5/21- 8th Grade Celebration Event
• 5/22- 4th and 7th Grade Beach Clean Up Immersion
• 5/22- Tech/Art Maker Showcase
• 5/23- Field Day
• 5/26- Memorial Day (no school)
• 5/26- Memorial Day Parade
• 5/27- 5th and 6th Grade Reward Trip to Swings N Things
• 5/28- 7th and 8th Grade Reward Trip to Cedar Point
• 5/28- North Ridgeville's 100th Commencement Ceremony at Ranger Stadium
• 5/29- 4th Quarter Ends, Last Day of School
• 5/29- End of the year celebration
• 6/4- Report Cards Released online

• Please check Dojo for ongoing information from coaches. Grades 5-8 are working toward earning an end of the year reward trip. This is a wonderful way to encourage and celebrate Ranger STRONG behavior!
• Learners should wear the shirts provided by PTO when they are going on Community Immersions. These will also be worn for Field Day. If your learner lost their shirt please contact us and we will provide you information on how to purchase a new one.
• Please have your learner check lost and found. Any items left at school after May 30th will be donated.
• I will send an email with updated school supply lists for next year as soon as they are finalized.
• Now is a great time to review the parent student handbook for the code of conduct and dress code expectations. Any help with ensuring that learners wear school appropriate clothes is appreciated. I don't like spending the last month of the year being the dress code police. Thank you for your help!

Melissa Durkin

Ranger High-Tech Academy Principal

Email: melissadurkin@nrcs.net
Website: nrcs.net
Location: Ranger High -Tech Academy, Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-353-1178
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