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Family Bulletin for April 4, 2024
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News for April 4, 2024
Welcome back from spring break! We've had a fun week at RAHS. Our production class is in full swing providing student news, many students left on a band trip, while others continued spring sports! We also recognized our amazing paraprofessionals and associate principals in appreciation for their incredible work at RAHS. Always, proud to be a Raider!
- April 10 - No School
- April 23 - Trimester III Parent Teacher Conferences (in person option)
- April 26 & 29 - Asynchronous Learning Days
RAHS Speech
On April 2, the RAHS Speech Team competed at the 4AA Section Tournament. We are pleased to announce that 3 students qualified for the AA State Speech Tournament that will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Shakopee High School!
Logan Dam (10th grade) and Maya Hamilton (11th Grade) in Duo Interpretation
Amaija Carlson (12th grade) in Section Champion in Discussion
Triple 'A' Award
Congratulations to Ataa-Adjetey Mensah who was named the MSHSL Triple A Award winner from Region 4AA! Ataa has a 4.0 GPA, is involved in football, basketball, and track & field, and he is musically talented. Ataa is a percussionist and has composed many musical pieces, including some performed at RAHS concerts.
The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities. Triple ‘A’ Award recipients are selected through a multi-level process involving member schools of the League, the League’s administrative regions, and a special committee of educators, business leaders, and members from the fine arts and athletic communities.
Two award finalists from each region (one boy and one girl) were invited to a recognition banquet in March. All 32 finalists also participated in an on-court ceremony during the Class AAA championship game of the Boys Basketball State Tournament.
Congratulations Ataa!
Athena Award
Congratulations to our 2024 Athena Award Winner, Ruby Eskin! Throughout her time at Roseville, Eskin has been a three-sport athlete in soccer, hockey, and track and field. In soccer, she earned 4 letters, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention 3 times, a captain and was a Legacy Award winner. In hockey, she earned 5 letters, where 3 years she earned All-Conference honors and the other 2 she earned All-Conference Honorable Mention honors, was a two-time captain, earned the Legacy Award twice, Rookie of the Year Award, won the Hobey Baker Award and was Academic All-State. In track and field, she's earned three letters, was a two-time captain and earned both All-Conference and All-Conference Honorable Mention honors.
She is actively involved in school as part of the Cantus Centus Choir, Good Pellas Chamber Choir, as well as the lead singer in band. She received Best in Site Solo Ensemble. She has been a community volunteer for Feed My Starving Children, Hockey Without Limits, teaches ukelele classes and is a girls hockey coach. Ruby is part of the National Honors Society, is in the top 10% in her class, on the Honor Roll and holds a 3.95 GPA. She is planning on attending Augsburg University to study music and history, while also playing hockey.
Please join us in congratulating Ruby!
The 9-12 Summer Credit Recovery Academy will be back again this year! We will be offering up to 4 classes this summer from June 17 - July 19, 2024. All classes will be held in person at Roseville Area High School. Registration will begin on April 22 - May 17th. Students will be able to find the link on the RAHS website and on Schoology on April 22nd at 9:00 am. Confirmation of the classes students are enrolled in will be emailed to students by June 3rd to the student’s school email address. If you have any questions, please contact: summeracademy@isd623.org
Parent Teacher Conferences
Trimester III Parent Teacher Conferences will take place the weeks of April 15–26.
We are happy to meet with families and have 3 different options parents can choose from:
1. Conference over email. Feel free to email your child’s teacher about student progress.
2. Video conference via Zoom or Phone call. Please email your child’s teacher and request a time to set-up a Zoom meeting or a time to set-up a phone conversation over our 2-week conference period (April 15–26).
3. In-Person Conference. If you are interested in meeting in person about your student, we will have In-person Conferences on Tuesday, April 23, 3:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. Conferences will take place in RAHS Upper Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Commons area.
Mensaje en Español
Este es un mensaje de Roseville Area high School. Las conferencias del segundo trimestre serán en persona el 23 de abril de 3:30pm a 6:30 pm. El maestro/a de su estudiante se prondrá en contacto con usted si hay preocupaciones. Habrá diferentes opciones para las conferencias.
- Puede comunicarse con el maestro/a por correo electrónico.
- Puede tener una video conferencia via Zoom o por teléfono.
- Habrá conferencias en persona el 23 de abril de 3:30 a 6:30 pm.
Si tiene preguntas por favor comúniquese con su Enlace Cultural: Cecilia Martino 651-235-3426 Gracias.
Prom is Saturday, April 27!
☀️ The Solar Eclipse is Coming! 🌙
Monday, April 8 is going to be an exciting day to look up, but it is important to do so safely! Even though we are not in the path of totality where the moon will completely obscure the sun, we will see about 75% of the sun covered. According to NASA, no solar eclipse is safe to look at without eye protection. Regular sunglasses are not enough protection to prevent the UV rays of the sun from damaging the cells in the back of your eyes.
Testing
AP Testing:
- Testing is May 6 - May 10, 2024 and May 13 - May 17, 2024
- Schedule is linked here
- 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 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
Multilingual Seal Test May 21, 2024
Did you know that students at Roseville Area High School know more than 37 unique languages? Knowing multiple languages enriches the brain and our community! The State of Minnesota Department of Education offers a World Language Proficiency Certificate, Bilingual or Multilingual Seal of Proficiency Certificate for all High School students who can read, write, speak and listen proficiently in languages other than English. This is a way to not only recognize them for this achievement but also Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will award college credit based on your test score! This year, we will offer this test May 21st. It will be held in the Media Center starting 1st hour. Please use the link to sign up. More info to follow. Contact Shaween Lawrence with questions at shaween.lawrence@isd623.org
Career and College Center
Upcoming College Visits for April
2:00 pm in Conference Room B in Student Support
Look on Schoology to Sign Up!
- April 11th (Thurs): Iowa State University, 12:30 p.m.
- April 11th (Thurs): University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2:00 p.m.
- April 11th (Thurs): University of Missouri-Columbia, 9:00 p.m.
- April 12th (Fri): Dunwoody College of Technology,12:30 p.m.
- April 17th (Wed): Bemidji State University, 9:00 a.m.
Scholarship Highlights of the Week
- Due 4/15/24: Wallin Partner (Mortenson Pathway) (Link)
- Due 4/19/24: Linden Scholarship (Link)
- Due 5/01/24: NACo President’s Scholarship (Found in Senior Scholarship Folder in Schoology)
Scholarship winners announcements will be made soon!
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.
FAFSA Resources:
View this page to see if any of these tools will help you through the FAFSA process.
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
Raiders Gymnastics Camp - Summer 2024 👟 🎉
The Raiders Off Season Training Camp is geared towards girls who want to join the RAHS gymnastics team or who want to practice during the off season! Gymnasts will work on all four events in addition to strength and conditioning. This is an excellent time to begin putting together the skills required to create routines, as well as to get to know the coaches and team members. All levels of experience are encouraged and welcome. Go Raiders!
🗓️ Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (you pick!)
🔺 June 4 - July 30
⏰ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Roseville Area High School
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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