RAHS Family Bulletin | Sep 19, 2024

Dear RAHS Families,

School safety is and always will be our first priority. We appreciate our relationship with the Roseville Police Department – and especially School Resource Officer Abdi Warsame – as we respond to reports from students and families. With today's situation, a lockdown was essential as police officers and school staff worked to determine what was seen, said, heard, and reported. No weapons have been found and the Roseville Police Department continues to investigate the situation to ensure student and staff safety.

As we look to Friday, please know that there will be an additional police presence throughout the school day. We will also have additional district staff onsite to provide support. Our goal is to provide students, staff, and families with a sense of security as students return to school.

We take every report seriously and we appreciate those students and families who take the time to report what they are hearing and/or seeing.

Principal Jen Wilson

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Download two free apps to help you stay connected: ParentVUE and Schoology.

You can also access ParentVUE (Synergy) & Schoology by CLICKING HERE

In ParentVUE (Synergy) you can view your student’s:

· Attendance

· Schedule

· Health Records

· Standardized Test History

· Trimester final grades

In Schoology you can view your student’s:

· Assignments & Class materials

· Assignment calendar

· Student work

· Teacher feedback

· Scores on work

· In-progress grades

Parents and Guardians of 9th , 10th , and 11th grade students are invited to join the Senior Party planning committee.

It's great to help plan the celebration now while your student is in younger grades, and let other parents take over the planning when you have a grad!!

Help celebrate the class of 2025! Planning has begun for the 2025 Senior All Night Celebration.

Estimadas familias,

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo año escolar! Estamos tan felices de tener a sus queridos estudiantes en nuestros salones de clases. A la misma vez sentimos una gran responsabilidad de enseñar a nuestros estudiantes en el idioma español para que continúen su trayectoria hacia ser bilingües. ¡Tenemos tanto que esperar con ansias este año escolar 2024-2025! Aquí les doy un adelanto.

Ya deben haber recibido un prontuario o plan de curso de cada educador. Esto les ayudará a saber lo que sus estudiantes estarán aprendiendo y cómo apoyarlos en su aprendizaje. En el otoño tendremos conferencias de padres y maestros, donde podrán hablar acerca del progreso de sus estudiantes en las clases. Más adelante les dejaremos saber las fechas y detalles.

También me gustaría informarles que, al principio del mes de octubre, los estudiantes estarán tomando una prueba de aprovechamiento del lenguaje español: STAMP 4s. Cuando se acerque la fecha, les enviaré otra carta con información particular de esta prueba.

Finalmente, pero de suma importancia, este año es muy especial para el programa de Inmersión dual en español (DLSI por sus siglas en inglés) en RAHS porque ¡desfilará la primera clase graduanda de DLSI! Los graduandos están muy emocionados porque abren las puertas para todos los estudiantes que les siguen. Sé que todos queremos apoyarles y ayudarles a celebrar en grande así que ya nos estaremos comunicando para que juntos les ayudemos a alcanzar sus sueños.

¡Les deseo a todos un gran año escolar y muchas bendiciones!

María Cristina Delgado

Coordinadora de DLSI 7-12

Dear DLSI families,

Welcome to a new school year! We are delighted to have your beloved students in our classrooms, and at the same time, we know the enormous responsibility we have as you entrust your children to us. We are dedicated to teaching your students in the Spanish language as they continue their pathway towards multilingualism. We have much to look forward to this school year 2024-2025! Here’s a peek to what’s to come.

You should have received a syllabus from each one of your student’s teachers. These will help you better understand where they are in their learning throughout the year and how you can encourage and help them. Later we will invite you to attend Fall conferences, where you’ll be able to know your student’s progress and their teachers. More information forthcoming.

I also want to inform you that the DLSI students at RAHS will be taking a language proficiency test called STAMP 4s. This will take place at the beginning of October. As the time approaches, I will be reaching out to you with more information.

Finally, yet of great importance, this year marks a very special year for the Dual Language Spanish Immersion program at RAHS as we graduate our very first class! The students are very excited because they open the doors for all the classes coming behind them. I know that we all want to support them by helping them celebrate, so we’ll be touching base with you soon to communicate ways in which you can be part of making the students’ dreams come true.

I wish you all a wonderful school year and many blessings!

María Cristina Delgado

DLSI Coordinator 7-12

RAHS Media Center has ebooks in our collection. You can access those very easily by downloading the APP sora on your device. Students log in to SORA via first typing Roseville Area High School as your school. Students then need to log in to the app via their username (6 letters of their last name 5 letters of their first name) and their password. Once logged in they can also log in to Ramsey County Library under the right hand menu. They need to enter their user name and password—There is no library card required. The Media Center has over a thousand titles and, if they log in to Ramsey County Library, can search from over 10,000 additional titles. See us if you want to send the item to your kindle to read. We want to make as many titles as possible available to our kids.

Friday 9/27: Powderpuff -Stadium @ 6pm

Monday 9/30: Powderbuff - Both gyms @ 6pm

Wednesday 10/2: Movie Morning - Old Aud @7am

Friday 10/4: PepFest After 5th hour and Game at 7PM

Saturday 10/5: Homecoming Dance CITY OF STARS @7 in Upper Gym

For more information see Westland in B114 or Brown in B206

Monday 9/30: PJ Day

Tuesday 10/1: Jersey Day/Togas for Seniors

Wednesday 10/2: BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom

Thursday 10/3: Tie vs. Tie-Dye

Friday 10/4: Raider Wear

Nominate your favorite senior to be crowned RAHS Royalty by Monday 09/23 at 3:30 pm

Voting for the 10 finalists opens Wednesday 09/25 at 8 am and closes Wednesday 10/02 at 3:30 pm

Finalists will be introduced at Pepfest, and winners will be crowned!

• Use the directions to the right to purchase tickets online →

• If you are bringing a guest you will need to buy a ticket for them AND you (see next slide)

• ALL fines must be paid to purchase a ticket

• Tickets are $10 each

• Tickets are on sale from 9/16 until NOON on Friday 10/4

• ONLY Seniors and Juniors can buy tickets from 9/16 until 9/22

• Tickets will be open to EVERYONE starting on 9/23 until 10/4 at NOON

• Pick up a guest form from B114 or B206

• Guest form needs to be completed by guest’s school or employer

• Bring completed form to Ms. Price in the Activities Office

• Forms must be in no later than Monday 9/30 at 3:30pm

• The dance will be held in the Upper Gym at RAHS from 7-10pm

• Check in will start at 6:30pm and there will be no admittance after 8pm → please enter through the lower gym lobby, check in with staff in the lobby, and use optional coat check (and check jackets, bags, etc. if needed) then head upstairs to check-in with admin/BIs for bag searches and breathalyzer.

• You need to bring an ID to check in for the dance - we will have a list of who purchased tickets and will compare the ID to the list. You can also use a synergy print out from SSS. You will also have to submit to a breathalyzer to enter the dance

• Students may check coats. No large bags (i.e. backpacks) will be allowed in and small bags (i.e. clutches) are subject to be checked

• You will not be allowed to re-enter the dance if you leave

• Wear shoes that will not damage the gym floor

• Some snacks and water will be provided please clean up after yourself and reuse your water cup as you can

• Only enter and exit through lower gym lobby

• Check Schoology and Homeroom Announcements

• Check out RAHS Instagram page @rosville.stuco

• You can request songs here for the DJ to play!

• See Westland in B114 or Brown in B206 with any questions!

Roseville Area Schools implemented a new transportation routing system this summer to enable easier route updates, fewer delays, and streamlined communications with families. During this conversion we have also been shifting some bus stops to corners within a reasonable distance while considering student safety.

The conversion hasn’t occurred without challenges. We are aware we inadvertently have stops on busy streets that don’t meet our standards. Many daycare or alternate addresses did not convert from the old system to the new one and these addresses had to be set up manually. We have also encountered difficulties with some of our specialized transportation. Add to this an exceptional amount of ongoing road construction and it has made for the perfect storm.

We ask for your patience as we address and resolve the remaining issues. If you need to request a change to a bus stop or if you no longer require transportation services, please email us at transportation@isd623.org or call us at 651-635-1638. Please be prepared to provide the following information:

• Student Name

• Student ID

• Reason for the request (for example, relocation, change in transportation needs)

Please note that we are processing requests as quickly as possible. You will receive updates and information about any changes via email, so please ensure that your contact details are current. This includes verifying that your most recent telephone number and email address are on file to ensure you receive all necessary communications promptly.

The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

School success goes hand in hand with good attendance. Research shows that consistent attendance at school correlates with student achievement. Therefore, we want to do all we can to ensure children are in school as much as possible. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time every day is important. Good attendance will help children graduate from high school and do well in college and at work. Our hope is to partner with families to remove barriers so students can be in school as much as possible.

We also know there will be days when your child will miss school, especially if they’re sick. Missing school when you’re sick is OK. In fact, children should stay home when they are sick. The goal is for students to be in school 95% of the time. That means your student would miss 8 days or less for the entire school year.

Here are some things you can do to help:

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
• Don’t let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.

Here are some additional reminders regarding attendance:

• If your child has a doctor appointment, please bring them back to school after the appointment if possible.
• Excused absences include, but are not limited to: illness, doctors appointments, religious holidays, family emergency, and funerals.
• Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to: oversleeping, missing the bus, no transportation.
• There are also times students miss school due to family events. Some examples include cultural celebrations, weddings, funerals, graduations, and vacations. Up to five Family Event days will be excused. Day 6+ would be unexcused. Families could choose to take students out of school for family leave, but these days would be unexcused absences.

Thank you for all you do to support getting your child to school each day. Higher attendance equals higher student achievement! Thank you in advance for your support and partnership.

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 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.

Check into Student Support and they will direct you to a conference room.

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

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• 25th: University of Rochester, Concordia College & St Olaf College
  
• 26th: Bethel University

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Shirts will be on sale at lunch.

We’re one week away from the annual Roseville Area Schools Foundation 2024 Fall Fundraiser, which will take place Thursday, September 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course Community Building.

The event will feature a variety of fundraising activities including gift card pulls, a silent auction, and direct donation opportunities. Proceeds from the event will benefit a new Roseville Area Schools Foundation Relief Fund, which provides emergency funding to support students’ success in school and to eliminate opportunity gaps.

You will have an opportunity to hear from a number of representatives from the district including Superintendent Jenny Loeck, Senator Claire Oumou Verbeten, Foundation Chair Kezia Reeder, District Social Worker Peggy McLafferty-Yares, and representatives from the Office of Equity and Innovation.

Please consider giving back to make a direct impact for our students. This is a pay as you are event with a suggested donation of $35.

Looking for fun Roseville Area Schools apparel? Choose from this selection of limited edition shirts! Your purchase will support Roseville Area Schools Community Education programs and services.

🔺 Heather black long sleeve ($20)

🔺 Heather red long sleeve ($20)

🔺 Gray short sleeve with school mascots ($15)

These shirts are a soft, comfortable tri-blend fabric (50/37/13 poly/cotton/rayon) in a unisex fit. Sizes are available in adult S - 3XL and youth S - XL.

Orders are due by October 4, 2024. ⏰ 🗓️ Shirt orders will arrive near the end of October!

Do you need help writing a college application essay? In session one, you will obtain ways to find your focus and begin writing. Bring an essay you have started to session two and we will refine it. You will do some revision work, be able to let others read your essay, and receive some helpful feedback. The third session will address any questions you may still have and make sure your essay is in final draft form.

Led by Amy Dahlin, a language arts teacher for Roseville Area Schools.

Tuesdays, Oct 1, 8 & 22
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | $25

The Roseville Adult Learning Center offers classes for adults to learn English, earn computer certifications, advance their career, or earn an adult diploma! We also offer an IT Career Pathway and an Apprentice & Manufacturing Ready Career Pathway. There is NO COST to join our program, and we are still accepting students this fall. Come join our supportive community and prioritize your education.

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