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Family Bulletin for Feb. 29, 2024
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News for February 29, 2024
The weather has changed some this week and you can 'feel' it in the building that change is coming - to a new trimester! Students have worked hard this week to finish strong. Students in the auto class celebrated "car wash day" (one of their favorite days), about 500-600 students heard from guest speakers from the medical field, and we had special visitors at lunch encouraging students to register to vote. It has been a great week at RAHS!
- March 1 - Last day of Trimester 2
- March 4 - No School, Grading Day
- March 19 - ACT Test Day, NO School for Grades 9, 10 and 12
- March 25-29 - No School, Spring Break
NATIONALS ALERT!
Congratulations
STATE ALERT!
Congratulations to junior Cormac Lee, and senior Teddy McGuire, who will represent Roseville at the Boys Swimming and Diving State Tournament!!!
Cormac placed 3rd in the 1 Meter Diving Event with a score of 335.10. Teddy McGuire will compete in two events after placing first in the 100 yard freestyle with a prelim time of 48.47 and a finals time of 48.31 and placing 3rd in the 100 yard backstroke with a prelim time of 55.84 and a finals time of 54.48. Cormac kicks off his state tournament journey TODAY at 6:00 p.m., while Teddy will compete on Friday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the University of Minnesota Campus. The finals for both swimming and diving events will take place on Saturday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Good luck to Cormac and Teddy!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Roseville Cheerleading Team who placed 1st in the 2024 WOW Factor Varsity Non-Tumble Division with a score of 125.6! The WOW Factor Cheer Championships took place February 23rd-25th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. After receiving no deductions during their Saturday competition, the girls were able to come back Sunday and have another impressive performance that lead them to the championship! Congrats to head coach Jamie Johnson and her team, 2024 WOW Factor Champions!
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 have Math class Tri 3 - in class April 2 and 4
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 2 - March 7, 8 or 11 (exact date and time will be communicated through Schoology)
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
Upcoming College Visits for March:
At 2pm in Conference Room B in Student Support
Look to Schoology to Sign Up!
- March 1st: North Dakota State University
- March 8th: North Hennepin Community College
- March 14th: Iowa State University
- March 21st: Luther College
Scholarship Highlights of the Week:
Due Friday, March 22nd at 2:40pm
Look to Schoology for access to the scholarships!
(1) B-Dale Club Scholarship
(2) Class of 94 Scholarship
(3) Endzone Club Football Scholarship
(4) League of Women Voters
FAFSA ‘24-’25 Delays Update:
On Jan. 30, the U.S. Department of Education (US DOE) announced that colleges and universities will receive 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicant data beginning in the first half of March. Initially, US DOE had announced institutions and state agencies would begin to receive data by the end of January 2024.
This new timeline is up to six weeks later and will cause an additional delay for college-bound students and families to receive financial aid offers, which will likely occur in early to mid-April. Students will receive financial aid offers much later than anticipated, which compresses the timeframe that students and families can weigh options and make informed decisions with aid offer information.
We want to acknowledge the stress and anxiety that the current challenges are causing students and families, college access staff, as well as higher education institutions. US DOE is working to ensure that students and families receive all the financial aid they are eligible for.
For more information: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2619
Minnesota Dream Act Application Now Open!
The Minnesota Dream Act, the state's financial aid application for students with undocumented status, is now available for students to complete. College-bound students who plan to attend college or career school during the 2024-25 school year should complete the 2024-25 MN Dream Act. Like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the application must be completed each academic year that the student is enrolled in college.
Students who complete the MN Dream Act are eligible for state-based financial aid, including the Minnesota State Grant and North Star Promise Scholarship, if they meet state residency requirements. Students can also receive in-state resident tuition rates and privately funded financial aid at Minnesota public colleges and universities.
For more information: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2065#instructions
American Indian Scholars Program:
The new American Indian Scholars Program will provide a first-dollar full tuition and fee-free pathway to eligible undergraduate students.
Eligible students include Minnesota residents who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation to attend a Minnesota State institution or the University of Minnesota. In addition, students who are not eligible for resident tuition, but are enrolled members or citizens of a Minnesota Tribal Nation, are also eligible for the program.
For more information: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2598
Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship Application Now Open:
The application for the Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship has launched and is available for eligible students to complete. A total of 600 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to Minnesota residents who are completing a paramedic diploma or degree. All eligible programs require students to be a current Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) license holder before starting the program.
This temporary scholarship program was passed during the 2023 Minnesota Legislative session to increase the number of licensed paramedics in Minnesota. The first round of scholarships will be awarded to students starting Fall 2024. Questions about the program can be directed to Adam Johnson at Adam.D.Johnson@state.mn.us.
For more information: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/MinnesotaParamedicScholarship.cfm
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.
COVID Updates
COVID Isolation Guidelines are the same as last school year. If your student tests positive for COVID they must stay home for 5 days (from symptom onset or date of positive test, whichever is first). Please notify the Health Office if your student tests positive. Health Office staff will talk through the dates and confirm the timeline. Students can return to school on day 6 and will be required to wear a mask at school on days 6-10.
There is no quarantine of close contacts; please send your student to school each day that they feel well.
We still have COVID tests. Contact the Health Office if you would like one sent home with your student.
- A big congratulations
to head coach of our gymnastics program, Maddie Pearson, on receiving head of the year in Section 4AA! Her assistant, Emi, also received assistant coach of the year in the section! Congrats to you both!
RAHS Drama Families:
Are you the parent of a freshman? Has RAHS Drama been a place of belonging for them? Please consider giving back through involvement in the Footlights Foundation, our parent booster group! We have a virtual meeting this Saturday at 10 AM. The focus will be on the upcoming RAHSbaret Fundraiser on March 9. All are invited and welcome ... regardless of which grade your student is in!
~RAHS Footlights Foundation
RAHSbaret Fundraiser Saturday, March 9th!
Footlights Foundation's fourth annual RAHSbaret Fundraiser is Saturday, March 9. Hosted by Andy Lindvall, RAHS Drama Improv Coach, and RAHSprov Improv Troupe, RAHSbaret is a VARIETY SHOW, a SILENT AUCTION and a LIVE AUCTION! Plus INTERACTIVE TECHNICAL THEATER STATIONS! All proceeds support RAHS Drama. Tickets are $10 adult / $5 youth, in advance at https://rahsdrama.ludus.com/index.php (fees apply) or cash at the door. Can't make it? They'd welcome your support through a donation to their RAHSbaret 2024 campaign at https://www.givemn.org/story/Z7i5gg
Summer Youth Enrichment - Camps & Field Trips! ☀️ ⏰
Registration for Summer Adult Enrichment Begins March 4! 🗓️ 😊
Mark your calendar! Registration for summer 2024 Adult Enrichment classes will open on Monday, March 4. We're offering a variety of exciting classes including:
☀️ Apparel Sewing
☀️ Herb Gardening
☀️ Madala Rock Art
☀️ Gentle Movement
☀️ The Art of Sushi
☀️ Watercolor Painting
...and more! Be sure to sign up early to get first choice of classes. To register, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE! 📲
Swim Lessons for Youth and Adults! 💧
Roseville Community Education's next session of youth swim lessons will open for registration on Friday, March 15! Class options will be posted online at isd623.org/aquatics by Monday, March 11 for you to explore. Levels are available for youth ages 9 months to 14 years old.
We are also now offering beginner swim lessons for adults and teenagers ages 15+! Registration is open for the next Adult Beginner sessions. These lessons increase water safety and also provide the foundation for years of fun and recreation while swimming.
To register, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE! 📲
Roseville Royal Ball: Island Paradise! 🌺 🌊 🐚
Calling all young princes and princesses! Come visit with your favorite Island Princess from Oceania and live-action Mermaid Princess from under the sea. Enjoy character performances, character-led activities, dancing, sing-alongs, photo opportunities, a craft, and an afternoon of fun! Children are welcome to wear their favorite costumes or royal attire.
🗓️ Saturday, April 20 | ⏰ 2:00 - 3:30pm
📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center
🌟 $29 general admission / $40 VIP admission (limited space available!)
To register, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE! 📲
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