ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Last Tuesday, seniors Nicole Cedrone and Colin McKenna were recognized at the Lizzie and Reuben Grossman awards luncheon in Quincy. This award has been offered by the Grossman family to two graduating seniors from multiple South Shore schools for their academic and overall achievement for the past 69 years. Congratulations to Colin and Nicole!

On Tuesday, March 18, Emilee Dunham and Colin McKenna were recognized at the 15th annual South Shore League Scholar-Athlete Award Banquet in Plymouth, which they attended with their families. These students were recognized for their outstanding leadership in the classroom and on the playing fields. Congratulations to Colin and Emilee!

On Wednesday, RHS drama students performed songs from the production SpongeBob the Musical at Phelps Elementary. The kids loved the show and enjoyed a visit from the talented high school students!

MCAS English Language Arts testing is next Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26.

GRADE 10 STUDENTS:

• report to school on time
• bring a charged chromebook
• report to their assigned MCAS room (assignments posted outside the cafeteria) by 8:10 AM
• take the test in the morning
• proceed with the school day after testing

While the test is expected to take 2.5 hours (session 1) and 1.5 - 2 hours (session 2), students will have the opportunity to work productively on the test until the end end of the school day.

ALL OTHER STUDENTS (unless taking school-day SAT)

• report to school at 11:15
• bus students may report to school at the normal time and work on schoolwork in the cafeteria.

STUDENTS TAKING SCHOOL-DAY SAT 3/25

• report to school on time
• bring charged chromebook
• report to their assigned SAT room (assignments posted outside main office) by 8:10 AM

The MCAS schedule is attached. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

MARCH

3/25 - MCAS Testing Grade 10 - ELA session 1, SAT School Day Testing

3/26 - MCAS Testing Grade 10 - ELA session 2

APRIL

4/3 - Term 3 closes

4/3 - Senior Class meeting, 8:45 AM

4/3 - Early release PD day, 11:25 AM dismissal

4/7 - Department Head meeting, 2:50 PM

4/8 - Senate Leadership Council meeting, 7:30 AM

4/9 - Crisis Team meeting, 9:20 AM

4/9 - New Teacher Induction meeting, 2:50 PM

4/10 - Massasoit Campus visit

4/10 - Rockland's Got Talent, 7:00 PM

4/14 - Bridgewater State University visit

4/16 - Massasoit on the Spot Admissions event

4/18 - No school, Good Friday

4/21-4/25 - No school, April Vacation

4/29 - Site Council meeting, 7:30 AM

4/30 and 5/1 - RPS Arts Festival, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

See the attached flyer about this weekend's mattress sale to benefit Rockland High School athletics.

On Wednesday, March 26th we will be hosting the Harlem Wizards to put on a very entertaining basketball game and show that promises to be a blast and a fantastic boost for our school community. The Harlem Wizards are renowned for their electrifying performances, mixing top-notch basketball with dazzling entertainment and uplifting messages. This isn’t even just a game; it’s a chance to rally our school spirit, engage our students, and strengthen our community bonds, all while raising vital funds for the student athletes within our High School Athletic Department. Visit HARLEMWIZARDS.COM and click “GET TICKETS” to purchase your tickets today!! We can’t wait to see you there!

RHS Wizards Video: https://vimeo.com/1040833280

See the attached information about an upcoming Zine contest.

The Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative recently partnered with Rockland CARES Student Edition and four students participated in the Photovoice Project. Check out the billboard below (located on the Rockland/Abington line) which highlights this work.

Rockland High School students, in cooperation with WRPS, will be hosting a Candidate's Night for the upcoming Town Election.

If anyone has a question they would like posed to the candidates, please send it to rocklandcandiddatesnight@gmail.com.

Skilled Trades Summer Camp in Randolph. This is a FREE opportunity to get exposure to sheet metal, piping, and plumbing trades. The camp is built to offer students hands-on learning through projects and working alongside craft professionals. Attendees will receive Red Wing work boots and a tool bag filled with tools.

See the links for more information and details on how to sign up!

Program Flyer

Program Website

Spring athletics kicked off this week at school and all of us are itching to spend more time outside as the weather gets warmer. Here are a few tips to stay safe and healthy as you increase your activity.

Remember SPRING:

Start slowly & stretch: Gradually work up to your previous activity levels. Stretching after exercise helps to prevent muscle and joint pain and damage.

Proper hydration: The average person needs about 96 oz or more water daily. Hot weather and increased activity means more water loss through sweating and breathing. So increase your water intake to balance that. Most of your fluid should come through water, not sports drinks, energy drinks or soda.

Rest: Make sure you are getting plenty of rest to balance academics, sports, and other activities.

Include a warm-up and cool-down as part of your training: Longer warm-ups increase blood flow to muscles and joints, reducing the risk of injury as you begin your spring routine.

Nutrition: Eating healthy whole foods with a balance of protein, carbs and fats is essential to helping your body perform.

Give yourself some down time: Mix-up your routine with cross training and recovery time.

Updated stories are available in The Veritas.

School Website

Aspen Student & Family Portal

Arbiter Live- Athletic Schedules

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Students, see the attached flyer for an upcoming community service opportunity. Help clean up Rockland and earn community service hours!

RHS Drama presents Spongebob the Musical this weekend. See the flyer below for ticket information. Tickets are also available at the door.

Rockland's Got Talent is also coming up on April 10. See the flyer for information.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Cheryl Schipper