RAHS Family Bulletin | Oct 10, 2024

Homecoming wrapped up with a football win on Friday evening and a fun dance with 1,000+ students on Saturday night. This week we have had a busy week with all English 9a students listening to a panel of BIPOC educators prior to them reading the book The Hate U Give, watching our athletic teams as some of them head into post-season (boys soccer pictured below), and preparing students and staff for conferences. We hope you'll join us on zoom tonight for conferences or in person on Tuesday from 3:30-6:30 (additional information below and shared by teachers).

RAHS is a Closed Campus school. Students are not allowed to leave campus during school hours.

Trimester I Parent Teacher Conferences will be held 2 days, Oct 10th, and Oct 15th. We are happy to meet with families and have 3 different options parents can choose from:

1.) Conference over email or conversation over the phone. Feel free to email your child’s teacher or set up a phone conference to discuss student progress.

2.) Video conference via Zoom. On Thursday, Oct 10th, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held over Zoom, 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Your child’s teacher will be sending an email with Zoom link information.

3.) In -Person Conference. If you are interested in meeting in-person about your student, we will have In-person Conferences on Tuesday, Oct 15th, 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Conferences will take place in RAHS Upper Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Commons area.

Mensaje en español

Este es un mensaje de Roseville Area high School. Las conferencias del primer trimestre serán en persona el 15 de octubre de 3:30pm a 6:30 pm. El maestro/a de su estudiante se prondrá en contacto con usted si hay preocupaciones. Habrá diferentes opciones para las conferencias.

1. Puede comunicarse con el maestro/a por correo electrónico o por telefono.
2. Puede tener una video conferencia via Zoom el 10 de octubre de 3:30pm a 6:30pm.
3. Habrá conferencias en persona el 15 de octubre de 3:30 a 6:30 pm.

Si tiene preguntas por favor comúniquese con su Enlace Cultural: Cecilia Martino 651-235-3426. Gracias.

Effective beginning Wednesday, October 23 we will be changing our homeroom schedule on Wednesdays only. The information below was shared with students previously.

We are thrilled to announce that Roseville Area High School has been named to the AP Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools across the nation whose Advanced Placement programs are delivering results for students while broadening access to advanced coursework.

At RAHS, the numbers speak for themselves:

➡️ 611 students took at least one AP exam.

➡️ 853 AP exams were administered—the most since the 18-19 school year!

➡️ 68% of scores were 3 or higher, the highest percentage since the 18-19 school year.

"Being named to the AP Honor Roll reflects the dedication of our students, staff, and community to academic excellence,” says RAHS Principal Dr. Jen Wilson. “This honor shows that when we challenge and support our students, they rise to the occasion."

• Check your PSAT Schoology messages. This is where I am posting all current info.
• The PSAT will be on October 16, 2024, at 8:10am. There will be NO late admittance.
• This is a non-school day. The cafeteria will not be open.
• You are required to do a digital readiness check on your own before Wednesday
• This can be completed at school or at home
• Students should stop by the Media Center to pick up their sign in ticket
• Check Schoology for the instructions
• AVID did this already in their classrooms
• It will take you about 30 mins to do the readiness check
• This is a non-school day. The cafeteria will not be open.
• Be prepared to turn off and remove all electronic devices. Use of these is grounds for dismissal.
• There will be activity buses for arrival and dismissal.
• Activity buses go to neighborhoods rather than your houses.
• There are three activity buses. Please stop in Student Support for more info on the routes.
• Watch Schoology for the list of stops and approximate times of pickups.
• There is a Desmos graphing calculator built into the test
• You can use your own handheld graphing calculator also
• We will NOT be checking them out that day
• Stop by your math teacher or the media center before Oct 16
• The PSAT is a digital test.
• Bring your fully charged iPad
• We will have a few spares to borrow
• The digital PSAT has two sections:
• Reading/Writing (64 Mins). Two modules of 32 mins each.
• Math (70 Mins). Two modules of 35 mins each.
• Ten-minute break in between
• The PSAT student guide is posted on the PSAT Schoology group.
• New PSAT rule this year: No brimmed caps or hoods allowed to be worn during testing.
• Any questions, please email me at shaween.lawrence@isd623.org

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.

Extra, Extra! New stories are posted on The Ville, RAHS’s student-led news organization.

Starting Monday, October 21, 2024, Roseville Area Schools will enforce the Minnesota immunization law. This is crucial for maintaining healthy and safe school communities. Here's what you need to know:

Students must meet one of the following criteria to continue attending school:

• Have received all required immunizations
• Have a scheduled immunization appointment
• Have submitted a notarized exemption form

Starting October 21, 2024:

• Students who do not meet the immunization requirements will be instructed to stay home until the requirements are met.
• These absences will be marked as unexcused.

Why this matters:

• This policy helps protect our most vulnerable students, who are unable to receive vaccines.
• It minimizes the time students miss due to disease outbreaks, as those not immunized may be required to stay home per the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

If your student is missing any immunizations, you will receive a notice from the school's health office. Please respond promptly to ensure your student can remain in school.

For questions or concerns, contact your school’s health office.

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.

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!

• 14th: Augsburg University
• 15th: Iowa State University & University of Missouri-Columbia
• 21st: Loyola University & Macalester College
• 22nd: University of Miami
• 23rd: Military Service Branch Tabling (Marines, Army, Coast Guard & Navy)
• 24th: Oregon State University & University of Manitoba
• 25th: Calvin University & Cornell College

• 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
• American Indian Visit Day at the University of Minnesota - TC: This event, co-hosted by the Office of Admissions, Circle of Indigenous Nations, and the American Indian Studies department, features our vibrant American Indian campus community of current students, faculty, and staff. Your students will learn more about unique opportunities for American Indian students at the U of M Twin Cities that will enhance their future college experience and help them achieve their professional and personal goals. Lunch will be provided.
• This event has no more open spots. It takes place on Friday, October 11th and their attendance will be taken care of. Remind your student to check their Schoology message from Nyesha Brown. All students are told to go to first hour THEN come down to the main office at the beginning of second hour to check in. Bus pick up is at 9am at the main entrance and should return to RAHS by 2pm. Lunch is provided!
• College Application Day: From 8:10am til 2:40pm on Tuesday, October 15th, students will have the opportunity to stop by the media center and get some one on one assistance with college applications with a few counselors and folks from College Possible. October is also MN Free Application Month so check out the link below for MN colleges that are participating in Free Application Month.
• FY25 Free Application Opportunities.pdf
• Sign up to join this event in the Media Center is posted on Schoology. Remind your student to sign up by 10/14 @2:40PM!
• 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
• Zoom link will be posted in the 10/24 Family Bulletin and Schoology
• Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong
• 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 first virtual event (and future dates)
• If you missed the meeting, the slideshows will be posted to the CCC Webpage very soon!
• All Military Service Branch Visit to RAHS: The Army, Navy, & Marines will be tabling in Commons during lunches on Wednesday, October 23rd to share their awesome experiences in service. Encourage your student(s) to ask about the scholarships they offer and how they can support them through college and service.
• November 1st College Fair info will be shared on the 10/24 Family Bulletin & Schoology!

Practice starts Monday 10/21/24 from 3:30-6pm at RAHS in the Upper Gym! Open to all interested currently in 7th-12th grade that attend RAMS, Parkview and RAHS. No experience necessary! All must register through the school prior to participating in practice on 10/21.

Questions? rosevilledanceteam@gmail.com

Winter Sports registration opens October 1st. Registration information can be found at www.rosevilleraiders.org

As we approach the Homecoming game on Friday night, please remember that all children 8th grade and younger are welcome but MUST be accompanied by an adult at all Roseville Area High School athletics and activities events. No exceptions.

Roseville Community Education offers Driver's Education courses for ages 14-18 in partnership with Safeway Driving School. Driver's Education courses offer classroom instruction on laws and road safety, along with behind-the-wheel practice. Register today to prepare for the driver's permit test!

💻 Choose from in-person or online classes.

📍 In-person classes are held after school at Roseville Area High School.

🗓️ October, November or December.

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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