Hello River Hawk Families,

What an incredible week we've had! Tuesday, Choir put on a fabulous performance, Wednesday our NJHS members were inducted for the 23-24 school year, Thursday our 8th graders had a blast at Universal, and Friday ended the week with an outstanding performance by our bands and guitar classes. *Pics & info for Universal & Band will be in next weeks' issue.

This week, please be sure you take a look at the textbook collection information. While it's a repeat, the collection is this week and we want to be sure your student gets everything cleared before yearbook distribution day and any end of the year activities. Outstanding debts can keep students from participating and/or receiving their yearbook. Additionally, 8th grade Block Party tickets are now being sold on-line, as well as in-person, until sold out. Be sure to look at some UPDATED information in that section of the newsletter.

Finally, if your student competed in the All JH Track Meet, be sure to see the article on final standings with some more pictures from that great event!

In this issue learn more about:

• Important Dates
• Lost and Found
• NJHS Ceremony
• Choir Concert
• Pictures from Clue-On Stage
• All JH Track Meet Results and Pictures
• Sign-Up Genius to help our Librarian for Textbook Collection

Repeat of:

• Textbook Collection THIS week
• 8th Grade Block Party Tickets sales now on-line, too
• VHS Sports Medical Clearance THIS WEDNESDAY for 8th graders headed to sports summer camp
• Summer School Options
• Food Service Newsletter
• Teen Mental Health Resources from the Dept. of Public Health (DPH)

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Bennett

May 20th/21st:

• 8th Grade Textbook Collection via science classes

May 22nd:

• Textbook Collection for our Special Ed programs

May 23rd/24th:

• 7th Grade Textbook Collection via science classes

May 28th:

• Yearbook Distribution Day - last block (books will NOT be released early for any reason)
• 8th Grade Block Party (Dance) - 5 to 7 p.m.

May 30th:

• Minimum Day - Last STUDENT day - dismissal 12:05 p.m.
• 8th Grade Good-bye bash (2nd block after brunch)

CLICK HERE for a printable copy of the calendar pictured.

Every day we put out the lost and found for students to get their belongings before the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be donated June 5th. Please have students look, esp. at the windows (pictured below) for lost water bottles. Many of these are expensive refillable bottles. Parents please call the office to arrange a time if you'd like to look prior to June 5th, so someone can help you. Note: the hanging rack and table are pulled out every day and water bottles stay in the window until claimed.

Students and parents packed our gymnasium Wednesday evening to celebrate the accomplishments of of our NJHS members. NJHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in the program's five pillars: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, Citizenship, and Character. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher throughout the year and give at least 10 hours of community service in order to apply and maintain membership in NJHS. Congratulations to all of our incredible NJHS Scholars!

This past Tuesday evening, our talented Choir put on their annual spring concert and did an incredible job serenading the audience with classic and current songs. Our award winning choir, led by Music Director/Teacher Mr. Gilbert, competed at Music in the Parks in Anaheim earlier this spring and took top honors again this year. Our Advanced and Jazz Choirs both took first place in the Junior High Category and our own Mercedes Nonemacher wowed audiences and placed as the overall Junior High Top Soloist for the entire competition. Mr. Gilbert, their families, and I are all very proud of them!

Last Thursday & Friday night, our Drama Hawks put on an incredible production of Clue - On Stage. These actors and actresses worked extremely hard and put on an amazing "who done it" show for audiences to enjoy. Congratulations to our Drama Hawks, Mr. Owston, and their families for all the hard work - it paid off!

Congratulations to the following River Hawks who took FIRST PLACE in their events:

Reese Ray - 7th Mile, 7th 800 meter, & 7th Mile Relay

Eja Bailey - 7th Mile Relay
Saryah Yazzie - 7th Mile Relay
Mika Pickup - 7th Mile Relay
Nicole Chambers - 8th 800 meter
Camilla Westrup - 8th 400 meter
Mai Mai Untalan - 8th High Jump
Sophia Navarro - 7th Shot Put

Additionally, these River Hawks represented us well placing in the top 5 amongst numerous competitors district-wide:

Sophia Printsian - 2nd, 200m and 3rd, 100m and 2nd, Long Jump

Mai Mai Untalan - 4th, 100m

Tyler Lord - 5th, 100m

Xavier Hernandez - 5th, 200m

Camila Westrup - 4th, 200m and 2nd, Long Jump

Saryah Yazzie - 4th, 400m

Jonathan Ruiz - 2nd, 400m and 3rd, Long Jump

Omar Sharf Eldein - 5th 400m

Eja Baily - 4th, 800m and 5th, High Jump

Brady Eaton - 5th, 800m

Miles Archie - 3rd, 800m and 3rd, 1600m

Ariza Sanchez - 4th, 800m

Emily Contreras - 4th, 1600m

Nicole Chambers - 2nd, 1600m

Samantha McPhee - 2nd, High Jump and 3rd, Long Jump

Thomas Konrad - 5th, High Jump

Reese Raymond - 5th, Long Jump

Casey Nickson - 2nd, Long Jump

Ethan Benitez - 4th, Long Jump

Alice Albitre - 2nd, Shot Put

Paisley Rossbaugh - 3rd, Shot Put

Miles Rounsaville - 2nd, Shot Put

Alex Aghajanian - 5th, Shot Put

Dylan McPartlin - 3rd, Shot Put

Dillon White - 5th, Shot Put

4X100 Relay:

3rd - 7th Girls: S. Prinstian, M. Marshall, M. Stimac, B. Finn

Mile Relay:

2nd - 8th Girls: C. Westrup, N. Chambers, D. Bacelli, H. Woodruff

3rd - 8th Boys: C. Nickson, A. Rodriguez, M. Johnson, C. Riley

Congratulations to all of these athletes and to EVERY River Hawk that participated in the meet and represented Rio Norte so well. These students did their very best, but the comradery and sportsmanship amongst each other and the other schools' athletes was wonderful to see!

You will need to come to the Main Office 5-10 minutes prior to your time slot to be checked-in. Please be sure to have your Driver's License or State Issued ID card to be scanned in to work on-campus. Thank you in advance for the help!

This is a reminder that our students have textbooks and/or books checked out from our Rio Norte JHS Library. Our collection dates for ALL materials due back to the library are during the week of May 20th – May 24th. Students will return textbooks through their science classes.

With some exceptions, here are the textbooks your student should have checked out at home:

8th grade:

English – Collections 8

History – American Stories

Only Spanish I students: Spanish – Descubre 1

7th grade:

English – Collections 7

History – World History

Science – Life Science

Only Accelerated Math 7 students: Math Accelerated

*See the pictures below to see what the book covers look like.

It is important we receive these titles back at the end of the school year. Failure to return student’s materials during this time can result in loss of privileges at the end of the school year which include attending end of the year activities or events (yes, for 8th graders, too), not receiving the student’s yearbook on time, and this can even impact registering for high school.

For a full list of the titles checked out to your student, along with replacement costs if needed, please visit: bit.ly/destinyRN. Students can log in using their student Google email account to see what titles are outstanding on their account.

If you have any questions, please contact our Teacher Librarian at bgonsalves@hartdistrict.org. Thank you!

Eighth grade block party (dance) tickets are still on sale, but have increased to $25. If your student has a groove pack, it is extremely important that they RSVP at the ASB window. If they do not RSVP at the window, they will not have a ticket. Groove Pack RSVPs need to be done by 3 p.m. on Monday, May 22nd. We need these numbers in order to prepare for food and chaperone coverage. We expect this dance to sell out, so get your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets will be sold until they sell out or through Friday, May 24th in-person at the ASB window and through the webstore until Sunday, May 26th (if still available). Thank you!

NOTE: Because Valencia high school is still in session, current 8th graders cannot get onto campus prior to 4 p.m. for the 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. time frame. Sports slots prior to 4:15 p.m. in the flyer below, refer to current Valencia students on those teams.

Summer School opportunity for current 8th graders. The William S. Hart School District is offering an online Health class to allow students to complete the Health requirement before starting high school. This is a terrific opportunity to get ahead and complete a required course. If you are interested, please fill out this form: Summer School Interest Form for Current 8th Graders

Summer School Opportunity for current 7th graders. The William S. Hart School District is offering summer school for current 7th graders that either need to make up some junior high credits or wish to review some key concepts before their 8th grade year. This is called The Summer Impact Program. It will begin July 1 through July 30 (no school on July 4th or 5th). If you are interested, please fill out the form below.

Summer School Interest Form for Current 7th Graders

Thomas Flores, 8th grade Assistant Principal

Shonna August, 7th grade Assistant Principal

ATTENDANCE Needs: Email lmcdaniel@hartdistrict.org

Email: bjbennett@hartdistrict.org
Website: https://www.rionortejuniorhigh.org/
Location: 28771 Rio Norte Dr, Valencia, CA, USA
Phone: 661-295-3700

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El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o intimidación basada en la realidad o percepción de una persona raza, color, etnia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, ascendencia, religión, edad, l estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual, o asociación con una persona o un grupo con uno o más de estos características percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el Oficial de Cumplimiento de Equidad y el coordinador de la Sección 504, Erum Velek, y el coordinador del Título II / Título IX, Mark Crawford. Ambos pueden ser contactado en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259-0033,

o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org.