RAHS Family Bulletin | Nov 21, 2024

It is our final full week of trimester one and students have been extra engaged in their learning. We have seen students hustle to class, put final touches on their summative assessments, and show their understanding. We continually work on student attendance and have implemented additional interventions as the trimester winds down. Please partner with us to encourage your student to go to class every day, on time.

Pictured below are students in our US History through an African American Lens class working in partnership to mark the text and present different sides of the civil war. We also captured students in the science Medical Terminology class giving presentations about diseases and the impact on your body. Next week we have a shortened week with classes only on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We will continue with our tradition on Wednesday afternoon (11/27) and play school-wide turkey BINGO!

• November 27- End of Trimester 1
• November 28 & 29- Thanksgiving Break, No School
• December 2- Grading Day, No School
• December 3- First Day of Trimester 2

Requirements:

• Head-and-shoulder shots only (Headshots/Portraits)
  - No full body

• Must be a newer photo, summer 2024 or newer

• No selfies

• Senior only - no group shots

• Photos must be vertical

• Photo size: use 2:3 ratio and larger than 2 inches

• Photo resolution: 300 ppi

• Please use JPEG (.jpg) file format

If you do not submit a senior portrait, we will use your Lifetouch photo.

The Media Center offers a wealth of resources to help students prepare for important tests like the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP exams, as well as tools for career exploration and college readiness. We encourage both students and parents to take advantage of these valuable materials.

Online Resources

Our website, rahsmedia.org, provides access to numerous tools for career and college preparation. To find these resources:

1. Scroll past the top of the homepage to locate our staff picture.

2. Look for the “Preparing for the Test? Try Learning Express Library” link opposite the staff photo.

This Learning Express Library offers:

• Test Preparation Materials: Practice tests and study guides for college readiness exams and AP tests.

• Career Exploration Tools: Information about various careers and the skills required for success.

• Job and Career Accelerator: Features include a resume builder, occupational preparation guides, and interview tips.

These resources are provided through the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) project, making them freely accessible to our school community. You will need to register for an account. They will click the Register link and fill out the form with the student’s first and last name, email address and make up a password. They should choose “Minitex Library Information network” as their institution, but that should already be selected.

Physical Test Prep Materials

In addition to online resources, our library houses over 100 Test Prep books. These can be found:

• On the back side of the first shelf in our library section

• Students are encouraged to ask for assistance in locating these materials

We’re committed to supporting our students’ academic and career goals. If you need help navigating these resources or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Media Center staff

It’s Give to the Max Day and we’re raising funds for Scholarships for Young Artists! Our goal is to offset the registration fee for the MINNESOTA THESPIANS CONFERENCE by $50. Each gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. In fact, every donation of at least $5 enters us into drawings for golden tickets worth $500, even $1,000 from GiveMN.

This week (November 18-24, 2024) is Apprenticeship Week in Minnesota. The MN Department of Labor and Industry states that this is a week for the apprenticeship community to share their own apprenticeship stories about the advantages of developing their career through the apprenticeship model. Apprenticeships are a wonderful option for students after high school to earn money while learning skills for a specific trade or career!

Throughout this week, we have shared with students the Apprentice of the Day to help them understand more about what apprenticeships are like. Check out the Apprenticeship Week website to see more!

Students interested in learning more about apprenticeships or wanting to pursue an apprenticeship after high school can contact their school counselor or Brynn McConnell, Career Navigator brynn.mcconnell@isd623.org.

Check into Student Support and they will direct you to a conference room.

Look for a post from Nyesha Brown on Schoology the day of to sign up!

November:

• 26: United States Naval Academy

• Check out the few scholarships RAHS has posted from colleges HERE.
• Look into the schools that your student is considering for scholarships they offer for incoming freshmen
• Students have access to see external scholarships in Xello under the Plans tab at the top. Help them fill out their profile to narrow down the scholarships they are more fitted for.
• Another helpful site for external scholarships is https://studentscholarships.org/

• LINK

Stop by the CCC or email nyesha.brown@isd623.org if you have any questions or concerns.

“We’ve expanded access to the 2025–26 FAFSA form to everyone during the current beta testing period. You can submit your actual 2025–26 FAFSA form today.”

Who should complete the FAFSA form? - Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

How long will it take? - It takes most people less than one hour to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it.

What do I need? - Verified account username and password (FSA ID), Parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number, and email address; Also, Income and asset information (if required).

What resources are there to help through this process?

• Minnesota Goes to College Zoom Recordings link HERE
• Financial Aid & FAFSA form Youtube video HERE
• Through your student’s Xello account follow these steps for FAFSA help:

1. On the home page, there is a tab at the top that says ‘Plans’. Hover over it and click on ‘College Planning’

2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the knowledge hub (orange box)

3. Click where it says ‘FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)’ for step-by-step instructions through the FAFSA process with the entire family.

Is My Child Well Enough to Come to School?

• If your child has a fever of 100 degrees or more, they should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal and remains normal without fever-reducing medication.

• If your child has vomited or has diarrhea, they should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

• If your child had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your healthcare provider before sending them back to school.

If your child is ill, please call the school to report the illness. If you have questions regarding your child's illness, please call your school nurse at 651-635-1682 or healthcare provider.

• It is OK to come to school if your student has a runny nose or little cough but no fever.

• COVID Reminder: If your student tests positive for COVID, simply keep them home until they meet general wellness guidelines listed below. Please alert the attendance office each day of the absence by calling 651-604-1465 or emailing rahs-attendance@isd623.org.

Attendance line:

rahs-attendance@isd623.org

call: 651-604-1465

Health Office main line: 651-604-1474

Yajaira Gonzalez Gurrola, Health Assistant

Yajaira.Gonzalezgurrola@isd623.org

Kelly Feneis, Licensed School Nurse

Kelly.Feneis@isd623.org

651-635-1682

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.

RAHS Attendance

Please report all absences and attendance information to the RAHS Attendance Line (rahs-attendance@isd623.org or 651-604-1465).

Students Leaving School During the School Day

Please remember that if your child is not feeling well during the school day, they must check out 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.

Have you read through our newest Adult Enrichment catalog? Check out the digital catalog online today to see our new classes, events, resources, and more! Physical copies of the catalog will begin arriving in mailboxes early December.

Registration is NOW OPEN for winter swim lessons! Does your child know how to swim and stay safe around water? Would you like to learn how to swim? It's never too late! Roseville Community Education offers swim lessons for youth ages 9 months - 14 years old, and adults and teens ages 15+!

Classes fill quickly, so we recommend registering early! Unsure of which level to register your child for? Call 651-604-3763.

Calling all builders, inventors, and creative thinkers! Bring your whole family for an evening of creativity and teamwork at our first Family LEGO Night! Unleash your imagination and build unique creations using everyone's favorite building blocks. Spots are limited, so register early.

Enjoy team challenges, LEGO-themed prizes, and family fun for all ages and skill levels. Create your own LEGO mini-fig to bring home! There will also be an optional LEGO swap table at the event. Bring in your gently used LEGO sets to swap them for others that are new to you! Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

🌀 $45 per team (up to 4 people)

🌀 $5 per additional person

🌀 Monday, December 9 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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