RAHS Family Bulletin | Nov 7, 2024

We have had a unique week with only three days of in person learning. On Wednesday students had choice time during Homeroom while others watched our varsity volleyball team at the state tournament. Today we were busy in school as captured by the AVID tutorial picture below. There are 14 school days left of trimester one - check in with your students to see if they are on track!

• November 13- Picture Retakes
• November 27- End of Trimester 1
• November 28 & 29- Thanksgiving Break, No School
• December 2- Grading Day, No School

Picture retakes are Wednesday, November 13

8:00 a.m.-noon

Nielsen Auditorium

As we navigate the digital age, it's crucial to establish healthy boundaries around technology use. While our devices offer incredible opportunities for learning and connection, they can also become a source of distraction and stress if not managed properly by all of us. It may be helpful to take a moment to reflect on your tech habits as a family and consider how you can create a healthier relationship with our digital tools. Start by having an open conversation with your teens about what constitutes appropriate technology use in your household. Discuss setting specific time limits for recreational screen time, designating tech-free zones (like the dinner table or bedroom), and establishing a "digital curfew" to ensure quality sleep.

Remember, these boundaries aren't meant to restrict you, but to help you maintain a balance between your online and offline lives. Consider creating a family media plan that outlines agreed-upon rules and expectations for device usage. Lastly, be mindful of the content you consume and create online. Engage in activities that enrich your mind and support your well-being, such as educational apps or connecting with friends and family. Be aware of the potential risks associated with excessive screen time, including social-emotional effects, insufficient sleep, and missing schoolwork. By setting thoughtful boundaries and making conscious choices about your tech use, you'll be better equipped to harness the benefits of technology while avoiding its pitfalls.

Many of us set screen time limits for certain apps and focus modes that help reinforce what’s important at certain times. Consider looking at the apps that send notifications and limiting those either fully or at certain times using focus modes. Finding time that you can be more present and less distracted will help us all.

RAHS National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Donation Drive on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 9:00-2:00 in the Nielsen/Old Auditorium at RAHS.

We would be thrilled to have you find a time during the day to donate blood!

Click here to schedule your donation appointment now.

Sponsor code: 4500

Note: All 16 year old donors must have a signed parent consent document each time they donate.

By working together with the students, staff, community and families we hope to create a welcoming and safe learning environment for all learners. A positive and safe learning environment is essential for students to thrive academically and developmentally. Today we’d like to share with families some of our bully prevention and response that aligns with the MN Safe and Supportive Schools Act.

Bullying is defined as intimidating, threatening, abusive, or harming conduct that is objectively offensive and there is an actual or perceived imbalance of power. The conduct is repeated or forms a pattern; or materially and substantially interferes with a student's educational performance or ability to participate. This includes cyberbullying which is the use of technology or other electronic communication transmitted through an electronic device to bully.

In our school, we review bullying and bully prevention with students. Each class will have a community circle to discuss bullying. They discuss how to stop bullying from occurring as well as some of the places it may occur. Teachers give students the tools to prevent bullying. We also teach social and emotional skills to create a welcoming school environment and prevent bullying. This includes:

• Self Awareness
• Self Management
• Social Awareness
• Relationship Skills
• Positive Decision Making

Families also play a key role. Your child will be asked to tell an adult if they are bullied or sees bullying happening at school. Having a safe school experience is something that all students should be able to enjoy. If your child reports to you that he/she has been bullied we ask that you make a report and contact the teacher or building administrator. We take bully reports seriously. We will investigate and be responsive. We want your child to feel safe and protected when coming to school.

If you have any questions or would like to talk more, please reach out to a school team member.

Al trabajar en conjunto con los estudiantes, el personal, la comunidad y las familias, esperamos crear un ambiente de aprendizaje acogedor y seguro para todos los estudiantes. Un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo y seguro es esencial para que los estudiantes prosperen académicamente y en su desarrollo. Hoy nos gustaría compartir con las familias parte de nuestra prevención y respuesta al acoso que se alinea con la Ley de Escuelas Seguras y de Apoyo de MN.

El acoso se define como una conducta intimidante, amenazante, abusiva o dañina que es objetivamente ofensiva y existe un desequilibrio de poder real o percibido. La conducta se repite o forma un patrón; o interfiere material y sustancialmente con el rendimiento educativo o la capacidad de participar del estudiante. Esto incluye el acoso cibernético, que es el uso de tecnología u otra comunicación electrónica transmitida a través de un dispositivo electrónico para intimidar.

En nuestra escuela, revisamos el acoso y la prevención del acoso con los estudiantes. Cada clase tendrá un círculo comunitario para discutir el acoso. Se discute cómo evitar que ocurra el acoso, así como algunos de los lugares en los que puede ocurrir. Los maestros dan a los estudiantes las herramientas para prevenir el acoso escolar. También enseñamos habilidades sociales y emocionales para crear un ambiente escolar acogedor y prevenir el acoso escolar. Esto incluye:

• Autoconocimiento
• Autogestión
• Conciencia social
• Habilidades de relacionarse
• Toma de decisiones positivas

Las familias también juegan un papel clave. Se le pedirá a su estudiante que le cuente a un adulto si es acosado o si ve que se está acosando en la escuela. Tener una experiencia escolar segura es algo que todos los estudiantes deberían poder disfrutar. Si su estudiante le informa que ha sido intimidado, le pedimos que haga un informe y se comunique con el maestro o el administrador del edificio. Nos tomamos en serio las denuncias de acoso. Investigaremos y responderemos. Queremos que su estudiante se sienta seguro y protegido cuando venga a la escuela.

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. This includes if you drop the class second tri. There are no refunds after November 8th, because College Board charges us for the exams and any changes after that date. Starting November 11th, you should see your AP exam charge on your EduTrak account. AVID and Free & Reduced lunch students are not charged. Any problems or questions, email me at shaween.lawrence@isd623.org

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

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

November:

• 11: Minneapolis College of Art and Design
• 14: University of Minnesota - Rochester
• 20: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

• Scholarships - Colleges have been visiting RAHS and sharing great information about upcoming scholarships. Here are a couple things to check out and be aware of as a family unit…
• 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/

• MnACC College Fair Results - Thank you for encouraging your student(s) to participate at the RAHS MnACC College Fair this past Friday, Nov 1st. Almost 300 students registered and over 200 were able to attend and connect with colleges. HOW AWESOME IS THAT!
• If your student missed the fair and would like to still connect with colleges, please assist them in looking for the school’s website for contacts and more information.
• College is an option for all students at RAHS! If you want assistance going through your options, please reach out to Nyesha Brown and/or Brynn McConnell in the College & Career Center.
• Brynn.mcconnell@isd623.org (Career Navigator)
• Check out photos of our amazing students at the fair! LINK
• Thank you to Senior, Zelayah Ellis, for taking these great photos!
• Check out the CCC Webpage for upcoming College Visits, Xello help, & more!

Starting Monday, November 11, Roseville Area Schools will implement new schedules and procedures for after-school activity buses. These updates are designed to improve efficiency and provide standardized transportation times for students.

Standardized Departure Times

• Early activity buses will now leave Roseville Area Middle School (RAMS) at 4:15 p.m. and Roseville Area High School (RAHS) at approximately 4:25 p.m.
• Late activity buses are scheduled to depart RAMS at 5:15 p.m. (Monday-Thursday but NOT Friday).

Updated Route Stops

A modified list of designated stops will be available, including locations at elementary schools. Please note that these schools will not be open for student access; they will only serve as bus stop locations.

Students will no longer call out their stops as they would on a city bus. Instead, each student must choose the stop closest to their home from the list of designated locations.

Procedure for Students

If you have a student who will be taking an activity bus home from Roseville Area Middle School, please review the following points with them:

1. Students must review the list of available stops and select the one closest to their home.
2. Students must inform the bus driver of their selected stop when boarding and then stay alert and be ready to exit the bus as it approaches their stop.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to improve our bus transportation system district wide.

Families, community members, and staff are invited to attend Roseville Area Schools' community meeting on November 20. We'll outline our district’s safety initiatives and explore ways we can all partner to keep our students and staff safe.

We're honored to host Dr. James Densley, a nationally recognized violence prevention expert, award-winning author, and co-founder of The Violence Prevention Project. Dr. Densley will share his valuable insights into preventing school violence, offering a unique learning opportunity for all.

• Date: Wednesday, November 20
• Location: Roseville Area High School
• Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Your presence and partnership matter—let's work together to make our schools safe for everyone!

Beginning November 1, applications will be accepted for 2025-2026 option school and open enrollment. Families of new students who have older children already enrolled in an option school or program have preference but must apply to ensure space availability.

Requests received November 1, 2024-January 15, 2025 will be processed late January and status with next steps will be sent to families the week of February 3.

Contact Central Enrollment (651.635.1626 or enrollment@isd623.org) with questions. If you are interested in more information or a tour at any of our option schools, please contact the schools.

Mark your calendar and get ready for the Raider Book Fair hosted by Do Good Roseville! It’s happening on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in Har Mar Mall!

Bring the whole family for a day filled with:

• Read-alouds
• Music performances
• Craft stations
• Student demonstrations & more!

In addition to purchasing books for friends, family, and yourself, you’ll have a chance to purchase books from our schools’ wish lists. A percentage of your entire purchase in-store on November 16 and all week online (use code 12813853) will go toward supporting Roseville Area Schools. See you there!

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.

If you are a parent or guardian of a RAHS Drama student, you are a member of the RAHS Footlights Foundation! Our shared mission as a parent booster club is to support RAHS Drama. 🗓️ This Saturday is our second meeting of the year, 10 AM via Zoom. We hope to see you there!

~RAHS Footlights Foundation

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.

Roseville Community Education believes in lifelong learning for ALL ages - and we provide the opportunities for that! Registration has now started for winter and spring classes for adults. Browse our digital catalog and explore 160+ exciting options, such as:

🐾 Pet Portrait Painting

🔧 Basic Home Repair - Plumbing

🌼 Floral Resin Trays

💻 Practical Chat GPT Training

👟 Mat Pilates

🎨 Bob Ross Style Painting

📝 How to Retire - Attorney's Perspective

🍤 Louisiana Style Shrimp & Grits

... and so many more!

Is your student a Taylor Swift fan? Do you consider yourself a Swiftie? Come celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday weekend in the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our musical legend was born on December 13th, 1989. Make a splash to Taylor Swift’s sick beats and embrace her iconic style by testing out our Lover backdrop for the perfect photo op to capture those #SwiftieMemories. $10 child entry, $8 adult entry. Add on a $20 Swiftie party pack with friendship bracelets, goggles, dive toys, glitter beach balls, and more for the ultimate experience!

🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024

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

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