Voyager Families,

We have had a wonderful start to the school year and I’m so excited that we’re starting to settle back into routines, or to learn new routines, as we start to pick up steam. Next week is going to be a very full week with iReady testing and the return (although I think the Seniors are the only class who may remember this) of the Welcome Back Assembly! Our StuCo has been working hard to plan some fun activities for us and we will take the opportunity to review some of our schoolwide expectations.

I have to give a huge shout out to our teachers for communicating expectations around cell phones and an even bigger shout out to our students for doing what we have asked! I am always proud of our students, but my principal heart has swelled a bit over the last week and a half as I’ve witnessed students’ response to our requests.

A couple of reminders as we continue to solidify good routines:

• Please talk with your children about the importance of wearing their ID badges on the correct lanyard each day. We have a lot of adults and children on and off of our campus each day (more than a comprehensive campus in most cases) and we need to ensure the safety of our students by being able to identify each person on campus and their purpose for being here.
• Please remind your children that we have iReady diagnostic testing coming up next week. Details are included below.

Thank you for partnering with us as we support your children on their academic journey. It’s gonna be a great year here at Renaissance!

All school IDs have been issued. IDs are required when students walk in the door and any time they are in the building. IDs are their door keys, bus passes and are scanned when students are tardy or leaving early. It's the student's responsibility to keep their ID safe when not in use. Students that attend school without their ID are required to sign in and print out a temporary ID sticker that is to be worn throughout the day. If IDs are lost, they are able to purchase a new one through our Bookkeeper.

Renaissance has late start Wednesdays, which means we start class 15 minutes late. (7:55am)

Also, there is no advisory and students are released at 2:15pm. PM bus schedules remain the same, 2:45pm.

With the first week behind us, hopefully our buses are running a smooth and timely schedule.

Buses end of day leave promptly at 2:45pm. There is only 5 minutes from end of advisory to when the buses leave. Please remind your student not to dilly dally so they can catch their bus on time.

If your student is driving, they will need a parking permit. If you haven't yet, follow these steps.

1) complete the online RHS Parking Permit Application

2) pay $15 to RHS through MySchoolFees or at the bookkeeper's office during regular business hours.

Permits will be checked on Monday, August 26th.

PERMIT TO LEAVE CAMPUS

Attendance Line (208) 350-4385

If your student needs to leave campus anytime during the school day, please call the attendance line & request a Permit to Leave pass. Calling at least one hour before your student needs to leave is appreciated and helps us process your request & get your student out on time. We know one hour's notice is not always feasible, but it is greatly appreciated when possible.

Students are expected to utilize their district issued device for classroom instruction, and to bring their device to school every day charged and in working order.

Devices are intended for educational use, such as accessing school messages, announcements, calendars, schedules, completing schoolwork, and submitting assignments. Please understand that due to licensing agreements some technology programs and resources cannot be installed on personal devices. Technical support for a personal device is limited to best effort based upon time and resources available.

If you do not currently have a school issued device, please report to the library before school, during lunch or after school to get your device.

If you are unsure if you have a device already checked out to you, please view the PDF, for the following steps in Destiny:

For small troubleshooting issues, students may check in with our staff in the library. For more complicated computer issues, please contact our IT department 208-350-5300.

RHS Parents: if you have a student that is participating in fall sports at their boundary high school, please, fill out this questionnaire.

Please join us on Tuesday, August 27th from 6-7:30 PM for our back-to-school night.

Please be sure to bring a copy of your schedule/student's schedule so you know where to go for each period.

The schedule will run as follows:

6:00 PM Students and parents will report to 1A. The first session will start promptly at 6:05.

Each session will last for 7 minutes, with a 4-minute transition time to get to the next class. There will be an announcement over the intercom when it is time to change classes.

iReady testing for students in grades 9-11 will be occurring next week, Monday 8/26- Thursday 8/29.

An email was sent out on Thursday, August 22nd stating all the details.

Students should bring their charged district laptop and their charger on testing days.

Students should bring wired headphones for testing.

Students will not have access to their cell phones during their testing time.

Seniors will be meeting with counselors during this time to discuss senior topics.

Thank you for supporting and encouraging your students to do their best on their tests.

Monday (August 26) through Thursday (August 29), RHS will be administering IReady Tests to 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students. During those days, the bell schedule times will be adjusted for testing.

Seniors will report to their 1st period, if they have one, like usual.

Students will be released from 1st period for a short 5-minute break before testing begins.

Senior students WILL NOT return to 1st period following the short break.

They will report to the following locations:

• Monday (8/26) – 8:57-9:57 – White Cloud Auditorium

• Tuesday (8/27) – 8:57-9:57 – White Cloud Auditorium

• Wednesday (8/28) – 9:05-10:20 – RHS Study Lounge

• Thursday (8/29) – 8:50-10:20 – RHS Study Lounge

• Students, please refer to your email for further details.

Advisory (2:18-2:40 M, Tu, Th, F) at RHS is academic learning time for students. Our expectation is that all students will report to their advisory class through Friday, August 30th. After 8/30, Advisory is mandatory every Monday or the first school day of the week. FRESHMEN: Advisory is mandatory through the first semester. Advisory is created for students to make a plan that will support their academic success. This will look different for all students. The remaining days of the week will be used to enact their plan including study groups, working with teachers, and independent work.

There is no student advisory on Wednesday. Students may leave at 2:15 on Wednesdays; however, buses will not leave until 2:45. This is a time for teachers to meet and collaborate; therefore, the expectation is that if students are in the building until 2:40, that they are working quietly.

Fill the Fridge

RHS Boosters wants to kick off the year by showing our amazing staff some love and appreciation with our Fall Fill the Fridge. We can’t do it without you! For those unfamiliar, Fill the Fridge is an event where we seek donations of snacks and beverages for the RHS staff break room. If you are able to help us, please sign up through the Sign-up Genius link below. Please deliver donations to the RHS front office on Sept 16 or Sept 17. Thanks for your support!

To sign up, visit: Fill the Fridge

Panda Express Fundraiser

When: Monday, August 26

Where: Available at Panda Express locations nationwide

How: Apply code 924892 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via App

Care Packages

Our first Care Package this year is "Bursting with Excitement!" We will distribute the Care Packages at lunch on September 25th. We will have order forms at our table on Back to School night. You can place orders through September 18th (while supplies last). Packages are limited, so place your order early! All of the proceeds from this sale will be donated back to your student's class graduation fund.

To place an order, visit: Bursting with Excitement Care Package

Board Meeting

Parents are welcome to join our Board Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm located at the West Ada District Office, Clearwater / Payette Room. Enter the District Training Center on the east side of the building. Upon entering the building, take your first right; then the Clearwater - Payette room is on the right.

Senior Planning Committee

Do you have a senior this year? The senior class gets together each year and hosts a variety of events. The RHS Boosters love to support the seniors and make their last year memorable. We are searching for parents that want to be involved with the Senior Planning Committee. There will be a senior planning committee meeting on August 26, 2024 at 7:30pm after the Board Meeting.

Spirit Wear

We have a table at Back to School Night. Come see us to order your spirit wear for the year! We also have an option to place orders online. Please visit: https://rhs-boosters.square.site

Volunteers

Sincerely,

Christina Potts

Board President

RHS Boosters

Check us out on Facebook!

Juniors who want to register to take the PSAT can pay the RHS Bookkeeper $15.00 in person or online at the MySchoolFees link. The deadline to pay is October 4th, 2024.

DETAILS:

2024 School Day PSAT will be administered on Tuesday, October 22nd

On October 22nd school hours will run from 7:40 AM to 2:40 PM.

All sophomores will report to their testing rooms after lunch at 11:14 AM.

All juniors will report to their testing rooms in the morning at 7:40 AM.

All RHS sophomores are automatically registered and will be taking the PSAT at no cost to the student.

The PSAT is digital and students will use their school laptops to take the test.

BENEFITS:

• Juniors who take the PSAT in October score higher on the School Day SAT in April, which can lead to greater scholarship opportunities and help students meet college readiness benchmarks.
• PSAT junior year test results are required to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
• Students receive feedback on how to improve academic skills in critical reading, math problem solving, and writing.

IB

• Remember the deadline to register for IB Exams is September25th
• IB Juniors in Math Analysis II or Spanish SL II make sure you register for your exam. The exam registration form will be posted in teams.

• IB seniors will be provided with exam information and reminders Important upcoming due dates. Please ask your student to share this information with you and their progress on major IB assignments.
• IBDP seniors need to turn in a complete rough draft of their EE by September 3rd.
• IB juniors we will discuss IB core requirements in your Lang & Lit class August 29th and 30th.
• IB Juniors and Parents please attend the mandatory IB Class of 2026 Info Night Wednesday, September 4th at 5:30pm.

AA

• AA seniors if you have not met with Dana Gaudet from ISU for a one-on-one appointment and credit check please use the link below to make an appointment. We cannot ensure that you are on track for your Associates Degree unless you have met one-on-one with Dana.
• https://danagaudet.youcanbook.me/
  

Counselors will be meeting with all seniors Individually the week of September 23-27, in their TOK2 and PPS2 classes. This is to review they are on track for graduation, check AA and IB progress and answer any questions seniors may have.

• We’re going to France & Spain in Summer 2026, and you’re invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/8vrxbxs

  
  

• When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

August 27: Back to School Night 6:00 - 7:30pm

September 02: No School - Labor Day

September 04: IB Class of 2026 Info Night 5:30 - 7:00pm

September 21: RHS Homecoming Dance

September 18: No School - Professional Learning / Collaboration

September 30: Picture Retake Day

October 9 & 10: Parent Teacher Conference 4:00 - 7:30 pm

October 11: No School - End of First Quarter

October 21: Senior Tux and Drape Pictures

October 22: PSAT Test

November 5: No School - Professional Learning / Collaboration

November 25-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 20: End of First Semester

December 23 - January 3: No School - Winter Break

January 06: No School - Teacher Prep Day

January 07: School Resumes