RVJHS Newsletter

Monday, November 25 (B Day)

Tuesday, November 26 (C Day)

Wednesday, November 27 (No School)

Thursday, November 28 (No School)

Friday, November 29 (No School)

Save the date! On Tuesday, December 3, the Rondout Valley Central School District community will vote on a Capital Project that focuses on security, safety, and the arts, with the goal of enhancing student programs and creating a secure learning environment through-out the District.

Join us for a Community Presentation to learn more about the project and how it can be funded with no increase to the local tax levy on November 19 at 6 PM in the High School Auditorium.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.rondout.k12.ny.us/capitalproject2024

The Rondout Valley Education Foundation (RVEF) was created nearly 20 years ago to support the ideas of teachers to enhance the learning for students, support field trips and manage club and project funds. Last year the Foundation saw its greatest demand and awarded a little more than $30,000 in grant money to benefit the students of Rondout Valley.

The RVEF has partnered with Leading Edge Fundraising to raise money for these grants opportunities. This past week details of the fundraiser were presented during a faculty meeting for both Intermediate and Junior High staff. Staff have had several days to implement the fundraiser and show students that successful participation is possible. Details of the fundraiser were shared with students during a town hall meeting last week. More information about the fundraiser is below.

The RVEF has approved the following awards for top fundraisers:

• The grade that raises the most will enjoy an extra recess with ice cream provided by the RVEF.
• The homeroom with the highest sales in each grade will receive a bagel party, sponsored by the RVEF.

“Empowering dreams and inspiring success, the Rondout Valley Education Foundation fuels a brighter future, one student at a time.”

~ Dr. Paul Spadaro

Rondout Valley Superintendent of Schools

“The RVEF has supported two of my literacy projects. They helped me to build up my classroom library and transform part of my classroom into a reading nook — a more welcoming and productive space for students to read and enjoy books. I know our district does not always have the funds for these types of projects, and I am grateful to the RVEF for supporting teachers to make helpful changes for their students.”

~ Andrew Ugolino

8th grade ELA teacher

Students and staff showed their spirit by wearing their favorite jersey on Monday, drinking their water out of "anything but a cup" on Tuesday, wearing blue and white on Wednesday, and reversing roles by students dressing like a staff member (or student for us staff!) on Thursday. Since there was a snow day on Friday, pajama day has been rescheduled for Monday.

Anyone interested in playing a Winter sport and needs an updated physical -please sign up with your school nurse. Physicals will begin shortly. See your school nurse if you are unsure of when your physical expires. Remember- athletes CANNOT participate in practices or try-outs without Family ID approval.

After School Tutoring

Mondays with Ms. Dubois in APOD 5 for all subject areas

Wednesdays with Mr. Corigliano in C202 for all subject areas

Thursdays with Ms. Vertucci in A211 for math

Diversity Club

Diversity Club (4th-8th grade) will meet every Thursday in the Library starting October 10th. Permission slips can be picked up from Mrs. Tourtelot in the library or from Mr. O'Shea in room A101.

Environmental Club

Do you care about the environment or enjoy being outdoors in nature? The Environmental Club meets on Mondays in A204. Club advisor is Mr. Garbowski.

Yearbook Club

Yearbook Club will begin in January. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the Library with Ms. MacScott. Interested students should sign up with Ms. Lynch in the AP office.

Cooking Club

The Jr. High Cooking Club Presents: Cookie Fest ’24! Join the Jr. High Cooking Club this December for 6 fun-filled holiday cookie making sessions. Meets Every Wednesday and Thursday in December before Winter Break from 2:30-3:30 in M202. See Mrs. Davenport or Mrs. Backman-Fleischer for a permission slip- only 16 spots available for Session 1!

After School activities end at 3:30. Students can be picked up by their parent/guardian or take the 3:35 late bus. Contact Ms. Cusher at x.4606 to find out which late bus your child should ride.

The Athletic department wanted to share some important updates regarding our modified sports practices:

Modified wrestling practice will begin on November 25. The athletes will take Route 71 to the Rondout Municipal Center and will return to Rondout High School for the 4:45 pm late bus.

Modified boys’ and girls’ basketball practice will start on Monday, December 2, running from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in the middle school gym.

Please note that tryouts will take place during the first three days of practice.

For more information or if you have questions about athletics, please contact Deanna DeGrote at ext. 4287 ddegrote@rondout.k12.ny.us

The Winter Dance will be Friday December 6th. The intermediate School Dance will be from 5:30-7pm and the Junior High Dance from 7:30-9pm. Ticket sales will begin on Thursday 11/21 in your homerooms through Wednesday 12/4. You must purchase a ticket in advance. There are $1 Admission tickets or $5 tickets which will include pizza and a bottle of water. As a reminder students must wear rubber soles to enter the gym. Parents will sign students out and then retrieve them. 4th Grade line up in the hallway, 5th Grade in the Cafeteria, 6th Grade in the Gym. 7th/8th will remain in the gym for parent pick up.

Volunteers and chaperones are needed otherwise we will not be able to host the dance. Please sign up using this link: bit.ly/PTSAWinterBallVolunteers. There are tabs for decorating, baking or donating to the bake sale, running the sale or most importantly volunteering your time to help chaperone the event.

• Nov 27- Nov 29: No School
• Dec 3: Winter Band Concert
• Dec 6: Winter Dance, Time TBA
• Dec 11: Winter Chorus Concert