The Whirlwind News

Monday, December 9, 2024

• SMART START MONDAY
• NO WIND Time
• Holiday Coffee Shop: Brown
• RJHS Jazz Band Christmas Concert
• RJHS BB (8/9 G/B) vs Beebe

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

• Geometry tutoring in room 133 at 7:30
• Algebra tutoring in room 226 at 7:30
• WIND TIME- Homeroom
• Holiday Coffee Shop: Nichols
• RJHS Band Christmas Concert

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• Algebra tutoring in room 226 at 7:30
• WIND TIME- Homeroom

-NJHS Meeting- WIND Time

• Holiday Coffee Shop: Howerton
• FFA Sub Area Leadership Development Event Contest

Thursday, December 12, 2024

• WIND TIME- Assigned RTI/CSL classes
• Holiday Coffee Shop: Turner
• RJHS BB (8/9 B/G) @ Vilonia

Friday, December 13, 2024

• WIND TIME- Assigned RTI/CSL classes
• Quiz Bowl practice after school until 4:30
• RJHS Region 9 Jazz Band Clinic
• RJHS Dance

Saturday, December 14, 2024

• RJHS Cheer Competition
• RJHS Region 9 Jazz Band Clinic

Monday, December 16 , 2024

• SMART START MONDAY
• NO WIND Time
• RJHS BB (9G) @ Van Buren Classic

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

• Geometry tutoring in room 133 at 7:30
• Algebra tutoring in room 226 at 7:30
• WIND TIME- Homeroom

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

• Algebra tutoring in room 226 at 7:30
• WIND TIME- Homeroom

• RJHS BB (9G) @ Van Buren Classic

Thursday, December 19, 2024

• WIND TIME- Assigned RTI/CSL classes
• Last Day to Book Talk to Mrs. Baldwin for Bonus Points
• RJHS BB (9G) @ Van Buren Classic
• FFA Christmas Party after school

Friday, December 20, 2024

• WIND TIME- Assigned RTI/CSL classes
• End of Second Quarter

Saturday, December 21, 2024

• CHRISTMAS BREAK STARTS

The FFA Christmas Party is on December 19 from 4-6 PM in Ms, Miller's classroom. Students are welcome to stay after school. Studentswill be doing a white elephant game with gifts ranging from $15-$20 if students want to participate, this is NOT required to attend. Snacks and drinks provided.

In partnership with the RJHS PTO, we are participating in a fundraiser to benefit the Bryant Family. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, please click on the link below to download a form and return it with cash or check to the RJHS office. Printed forms are available in the office as well.

This survey will help RJHS continue to grow in our Capturing Kids Hearts initiative.

The CKH Mid-Year Parent Survey is a questionnaire to gather feedback on how well our school and district are implementing the "Capturing Kids' Hearts" (CKH) program, which focuses on building positive relationships between teachers and students to create a more supportive and engaging learning environment.

Please consider taking the time to fill out the survey at the link below.

https://iheartckh.com/squrl/7zxcyv7e

Yearbooks are available at https://bit.ly/yearbook24-25. You can buy your yearbook right now for $44. The current special ends in 2 weeks!

Show your WHIRLWIND PRIDE and purchase a spirit button or spirit bracelet from the

RJHS Student Council!

Buttons are $1.50 or $3.00-$4.00 with ribbon(s). Ask about custom buttons!

Bracelets are $3.00 or 2 for $5.00!

Students can purchase buttons and bracelets in the RJHS Library.

For more info, email jessica.baldwin@rsdk12.net or brittany.herring@rsdk12.net

Participation Rules:

* Only 3 Book Talk tickets can be earned per subject or teacher, for a total of 15 bonus points EACH QUARTER to be used at the teacher’s discretion.

*Students can earn an extra ticket into the Monthly Reading Challenge by book talking books they have read off the Monthly challenge shelf or books that fit within the challenge for the month.

*Mrs. Baldwin has the ability to deny book talk tickets if she feels the student did not read the book; per her discretion.

The basket will be given away on Friday, November 1st!

FYI: GoGuardian Parent Portal Info

Technology Procedures & Policies for RJHS

Internet Safety and Electronic Device Use Policy

RSD Student 1:1 Device Program

*Please note: Replacement chargers will not be provided.

It is the goal of RJHS teachers and staff to keep student grades updated weekly for parents and guardians to stay aware of their child's/ children's progress throughout the semester. If you are having trouble accessing HAC (Home Access Center) you can email Jennifer Roberts for help with login credentials.

jennifer.roberts@rsdk12.net

Student breakfast is free to all students

Student second breakfast is: $2.70

Free and reduced meals are all free to families

Student Paid Lunch Price: $3.25

Student Second Lunch is: $4.70

The RJHS Cafeteria offers a variety of ala carte items such a bottled drinks and pre-packaged snacks. Students WILL NOT be allowed to charge these items to their lunch account. They must have payment in hand to purchase these items from the RJHS cafeteria.

Reminder, Free and Reduced Lunch application do not automatically renew and must be completed each year. You can visit: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new to apply online.

RJHS students are issued at the beginning of this school year.. It is very important that students keep up with these ID badges throughout this school year. They will need them daily as a student at RJHS. These badges are used in the cafeteria to charge lunch accounts, in the library to check out books, and with our Technology department to check out and repair laptops. Please remind your student(s) to keep their ID badge with them in a safe place every day.

*Students will also be required to show their ID if they wish to get into any RSD athletic event for free.

9th grade students are required by the state to earn service hours by the end of the 24-25 school year.