RAHS Family Bulletin | Oct 24, 2024

We hope you had a nice long weekend with your students over our fall break. We are finally starting to feel fall weather as our fall sports seasons are coming to an end. The full week here at RAHS has been a positive one with engagement with worms (!!), fun science experiments, and a modified Wednesday / homeroom schedule. Students seem to love watching the RAHS Report and also learned about disability awareness month. Ask them about their favorite homeroom lesson so far.

Students at RAHS have access to a variety of resources as students at RAHS. The Media Center offers all of our RAHS students access to the New York Times digitally. Students that would like to access the times for the first time should go to nytimes.com/passes and register for an account with their email address. After they register, they will be get an email from the new York times. When they click on the link in the email, they have access on their browser to the Times. There is also an app in student’s self-service to access the New York Times.

Why the New York Times? We think it’s a quality publication that covers national topics with depth. Print sources like the New York Times and Minnesota Star-Tribune can be trusted more than other sources because they hire fact checkers and the laws require them to be accurate or face lawsuits. In the age of disinformation it’s really important that our kids stay informed with the truth. It might be good to engage in a conversation with your children about the types of information that they are getting on their social media feed. Nearly all of us see misinformation on a daily basis.

Dear Families,

For those who haven't yet registered this year for iPad insurance, the cost is $30 for the year. This completely covers the first accidental damage (examples: cracked screen, damage from liquids, bent frame, etc.) or theft. A second damaged iPad would carry an additional $50 fee.

Without iPad insurance, any accidental damage to the iPad or iPad theft would lead to family responsibility for the full cost of repair or replacement. If you would like to still sign up for iPad insurance for this year, you can purchase it through the EduTrak system at isd623.org/payonline . Families who qualify for educational benefits are automatically enrolled and covered by iPad Insurance, no further action is needed.

If you are planning on taking the AP exam, but have not registered for it yet, you must do that ASAP. Once you create your College Board account and join the class, you must choose YES to take the exam. Last year, the exam was automatically added to your account. This year, it defaults to undecided so you must choose yes or no. If you need assistance, check with your AP teacher. Deadline to register for an AP exam is November 8th. After November 8th, you are charged an additional $40 to make any changes to your AP tests, adding or dropping. There are no refunds after November 8th. We have not started charging yet for the AP exams. We hope to begin about November 1st. More info to follow.

If you are taking an AP class that doesn’t start until 2nd tri, you do not have to register or pay for that exam until 2nd tri. There is a different deadline for those classes. Any questions or problems, please email me at shaween.lawrence@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!

October:

• 29th: University of St. Thomas
• 31st: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

November:

• 6th: Coe College
• 14th: University of Minnesota - Rochester
• 20th: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

• Check out the CCC Webpage for upcoming College Visits, Xello help, & more!
• October is College Knowledge Month! October will be full of events to help your student explore college options & trade school options, meet marine & army reps, sign up to join a college field trip to the U of M, and gain tools and resources on what to prepare for when thinking about the next stages after high school.
• Start here to see what Minnesota Goes to College is hosting like virtual events, a national college fair, & more!
• 2024 OCTOBER CKM Calendar print ready poster.pdf
• FAQS about College: RAHS Virtual Zoom Event: Discussion about college is probably a common topic at home. There are questions and concerns you may not be able to answer and that is what this event is about. College Reps from MN and out of state will be on a Zoom panel to help answer questions RAHS students are asking.
• This event is taking place Wednesday, Oct 30th at 4:30PM
• Please check your student’s Schoology for the link!
• Ready, Set, FAFSA Virtual Event: Are you or someone you know applying to college this year? We can help! Join us in October 2024 for a series of zoom sessions created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for the financial aid process. We will add more sessions in 2025 when the 25-26 FAFSA opens.
• All sessions will be on Tuesday evenings and approximately one hour long with a short presentation from college and financial aid experts.
• Interpreters will be available in Spanish, Hmong, Somali.
• Participant questions will be answered live in the chat.
• Students who attend or watch the recordings of Ready Set FAFSA sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a scholarship!
• Use this LINK to sign up for the last virtual event (and former zoom session recordings)
• If you missed the meeting, the slideshows will be posted to the CCC Webpage very soon!
• MnACC 2024 College Fair @RAHS: Friday, November 1st, RAHS is hosting its annual MnACC College Fair at 1pm to 2:30pm. Over 50 schools will be in attendance from universities, community colleges, and technical schools. Have your student register for the college fair by the link below. Students will continuously see the reminders on Schoology to register. Some teachers will bring down their class to the fair. If your student knows their class is not going together, have them register and receive a pass from their teacher to head down to the fair.
• Registration Link: MnACC College Fair at RAHS (Webpage)

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

🗓️ Thursday, November 7, 2024

⏰ 5:30-7:30 p.m.

📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center • 1910 County Road B West in Roseville

If you have a child turning 5 by September 1, 2025, join us for a fun *free* evening of information and entertainment! Your child can ride a real school bus 🚌, be a star in our Raider photo booth ⭐️, dance with the Teddy Bear Band (bring your own bear as a dance partner!) 🧸, enjoy a "super snack" from our Nutrition Services Department 🍎, get their own Class of 2038 t-shirt 👕, and much more!

As Halloween approaches we would like to remind families that there will be no candy distribution and students should not wear masks or face coverings during the school day.

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.

For more information visit the Health Services webpage: https://www.isd623.org/services/health-services

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

Sara Sturgis, Licensed School Nurse

Sara.Sturgis@isd623.org

651-635-1688

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.

Come celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday weekend in the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our musical legend was born on December 13th, 1989. No need to be crying at the gym because we all know that Taylor acts like its her birthday, everyday. Make a splash to Taylor Swift’s sick beats and embrace her iconic style by taking testing out our Lover backdrop for the perfect photo op to capture those #SwiftieMemories. Enhance the experience by adding on a Swiftie-themed Party Pack goodie bag with friendship bracelets, goggles, dive toys, glitter beach balls, and more! Event is open to adults and children - please review pool supervision requirements for youth ages 0 to 14.

🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024

⏰ Times from 9:30am - 1:15pm - choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for you!

💧 Pool Entry for Child: $10

💧 Pool Entry for Adult: $8

💧 Swiftie Party Pack: $20

Come shop at the Gift & Craft Sale! Browse hand-crafted gifts, jewelry, quilts, ceramics, cards, knit and crochet items, holiday decorations, wood crafts and more! Items for sale have been specially made by members of our community. This 3-day event, led by the Roseville Gift & Craft Shoppe, is held at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center (1910 County Road B West in Roseville).

⏰ Thursday, Oct. 24, 8:30am - 4:00pm

⏰ Friday, Oct. 25, 8:30am - 4:00pm

⏰ Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Please note that we can only accept cash or check for payment. Questions? Call 651-604-3529. We hope to see you there!

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