RAHS Family Bulletin | Sep 26, 2024

We had a busy week at RAHS and are excited to march into next week with all of our traditional Homecoming celebrations (check out the information below). In Homeroom this week students continued to celebrate Latino heritage month, AVID tutorials were in full swing, we are excited for our yearly "pink out" football game this evening, and even had author A.S. King visit RAHS to speak to classes. Proud to be a Raider!

The experience we had last Thursday including a lockdown is not one that any of us want. We are saddened by the experience and continually are thankful for the students and families who shared important information with staff to help keep us all safe. One challenge during the lockdown was phones - as we require students to silence and stow their cell phones during class to help with instructional engagement it became clear that families and their children also had a need to be in communication. Moving forward, in the unfortunate event that we have to go into a lockdown, staff WILL return phones to their students so they can be in touch with loved ones. Please recognize, though, that with everyone on our technology infrastructure there will be no guarantee that the phone will work.

We are thrilled to announce that the Roseville Area High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 8, at 4:00 p.m. at the iconic Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul!

After years of hard work and dedication, our seniors will be celebrating this momentous occasion in a memorable setting. We are excited to return to Roy Wilkins Auditorium, where graduates and their families can enjoy a beautiful, weather-proof venue, free from the challenges of an outdoor event.

🎉 Mark your calendars for this special day and stay tuned for more details about shuttle buses, tickets, and other important information. Let’s get ready to celebrate the Class of 2025! 🎉

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.

In 2024 it can be difficult for any of us to access materials that we can trust. For our students, the Media Center offers several tools to access materials that students can trust. First, material in print has been fact-checked so we tell our scholars that they should start with our materials. Often, unfortunately, some of our materials are out of date. If that is an issue, we offer access to several magazine and newspaper sources via our electronic library materials. Students at RAHS also have access to a yearly subscription to the New York TImes and The Minneapolis Star and Tribune. Last, we teach a system to determine what is real from what is false. This website has more information about the CRAAP test we encourage our students (actually all of us) to use to double check the validity of a site. Feel free to reach out to the Media Center for more information.

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.

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!

• 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

• 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

• 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!

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 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.

Here is some basic info:

• Most important info: Read your PSAT Schoology messages
• 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.
• Be prepared to turn off and remove all electronic devices. Use of these is grounds for dismissal.
• We are working on transportation for students that need it. More info next week.
• There is a graphing calculator built into the test
• You can use your own 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 digital this year.
• Bring your fully charged iPad
• We will have a few spares to borrow
• You will be required to do a digital readiness check before the test day
• You will be getting more info via schoology early next week
• It will take you 30 mins to do the readiness check
• 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
• New PSAT rule this year: No brimmed caps or hoods allowed to be worn during testing.

You can now see your student’s 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Individual Student Report in Synergy ParentVue. This report shows your child’s overall score in each subject that was tested last year, as well as information about achievement level and their past performance. There is also a QR code for a video explaining the results in more detail. For information on accessing the report, click here.

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!

September:

• 30th: Concordia University - Saint Paul

October:

• 1st : University of Wisconsin - River Falls
• 2nd: North Dakota State University, Bethany Lutheran College, & Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC)
• 3rd: Grand Canyon University - Traditional Campus & Saint Mary’s University of MN

• September started off with a lot of college visits where reps will come to RAHS to chat with the students about who they are and why they should consider applying. There will be many more visits to come! Raiders, please do a little digging into the school you may be interested in if you want to attend the visit. Check out what schools are coming next… CCC Webpage
• 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 share tools and resources on what to prepare for when thinking about the next stages after high school. Look to Schoology and Family Bulletin for all CCC announcements!
• 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)

• “Facelit” to the College & Career Center website coming soon!

• Check out what we have on our page so far… CCC Webpage

• Upcoming College field trip to the University of Minnesota in October.

Look for the post from Nyesha Brown tomorrow (9/27) to sign up!

Stop by the CCC or email nyesha.brown@isd623.org if you have any questions or concerns!

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

Good afternoon Raiders families! We hope you are enjoying the football season so far! As we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, players, and spectators, we have made the decision to limit high school student spectator access to our varsity football games to RAHS students and students from the visiting school only.

This decision comes after careful consideration. While we have had an incredibly positive season, the few student-related issues we've encountered have involved non-RAHS students. To maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, we believe this adjustment is necessary.

All high school students will be required to show school ID at the gate, along with your ticket. If you do not have a school ID, you can show ticket takers your StudentVue account on your phone. If your StudentVUE doesn’t have a picture, please be prepared to show another form of photo ID along with your StudentVUE.

Roseville Community Education offers a wide variety of enrichment classes for adults ages 18+. Check out some of our upcoming classes, such as:

• Introduction to Online Genealogy

• Psychic Development and Mediumship

• How to Travel Free and Make Money Traveling

• Watercolor Painting

• Self Defense Fundamentals for Adults

...and many more!

Looking for a fun family activity? Searching for a way to prioritize your fitness as the days get darker and colder outside this fall? Jump on into the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our heated indoor pool is a warm 86 degrees year-round.

We offer numerous open swim and lap swim times throughout the week. View our montly calendars and more information online at isd623.org/aquatics.

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

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