Monday, January 20 (No School)

Tuesday, January 21 (B Day)

Wednesday, January 22(C Day)

Thursday, January 23 (D Day)

Friday, January 24 (A Day)

The RVJHS administers the Computer Based State Assessments each spring. We will be completing the required simulation on Thursday, January 23rd, during 1st period. The purpose of the simulation is to test the performance of our school's network and to identify any improvements our school can make to streamline operational testing procedures this spring. Please have your child fully charge their Chromebooks on January 23rd in preparation for the simulation.

Some of Mrs. Bogart's 8th grade artists have been working on a special project during their lunch/recess time. They are transforming some MES kindergartener's drawings into stuffies, which will eventually be given back to the Kindergarteners. They have been working hard and are looking forward to the big reveal! Stay tuned for more updates.

'Tis the season for flu and other illnesses! Help keep our schools healthy by following these guidelines:

When to keep kids home:

• Fever over 100°
• Cough, shortness of breath
• Headache, sore throat, runny nose
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Sores around nose/mouth, rash
• Ear pain/discharge

Healthy habits:

• Wash hands frequently
• Cover coughs
• Avoid touching face
• Don't share utensils

Important notes:

• Seek immediate medical attention for difficulty breathing.
• Ensure proper hydration.
• Kids need time to fully recover from illness.
• Symptoms must be improving, including being fever-free and diarrhea/vomiting-free for 24 hours without medication, before returning to school.

Thanks for all you do to help keep our schools safe and healthy.

After School Tutoring

Mondays with Ms. Dubois in APOD 5 for all subject areas

Wednesdays with Mr. Corigliano in C202 for all subject areas

Thursdays with Ms. Vertucci in A211 for math

Diversity Club

Diversity Club (4th-8th grade) will meet every Thursday in the Library starting October 10th. Permission slips can be picked up from Mrs. Tourtelot in the library or from Mr. O'Shea in room A101.

Environmental Club

Do you care about the environment or enjoy being outdoors in nature? The Environmental Club meets on Mondays in A204. Club advisor is Mr. Garbowski.

Yearbook Club

Yearbook Club will begin in January. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the Library with Ms. MacScott. Interested students should sign up with Ms. Lynch in the AP office.

Cooking Club

Session 2 coming soon!

Unified Club

Students with and without disabilities come together to participate in games and social activities. Meets every other Wednesday beginning January 15th. Club advisors are Ms. Crowley, Mr. Freese and Ms. Barnum.

After School activities end at 3:30. Students can be picked up by their parent/guardian or take the 3:35 late bus. Contact Ms. Cusher at x.4606 to find out which late bus your child should ride.

Last weekend at the Eastern States Classic for Wrestling, Matteo Walsh went 2-2, securing two wins and narrowly losing in overtime against some of the top wrestlers in the East! On Thursday, January 16th, Matteo Walsh helped Rondout defeated New Paltz 48-15 in league wrestling competition.

On January 16th, the girls modified basketball team beat Spackenkill. Leading scorers were Ivy Katz and Alexa Preide. Defensive leaders were Lena Rizzuto, Raiya Jagodzinski, and Daphne Ortner.

On January 16th, the boys modified basketball team played Spackenkill. Top rebounders were Shane Bailey, Charlie Dimin, and Cooper Miller. Top defensive players were Josh Friedlander, Carter Cowburn, and Jack Helm. Top scorers were Landon Kiersted, Niko Sanchez, and Matty Bresnahan. The player of the game leaderng in all three categories was Nico Weaver!

Student T-shirt Design Contest:

Any student in grades 4-8 can submit artwork that will be created into a shirt available for order in February. Once finalists are determined, students will vote on they’re favorite design through 1/24 and the winner announced on Monday 1/27.

The PTSA will also be supporting the school-wide Middle School play for the 2nd year in a row. The show is "Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion" by Ian McWethy and will be directed by PTSA board member, Sheila Galione.

2025 Play Info Website:

https://sites.google.com/view/rondoutplay

Public Performance Dates: Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30.
School Performances: March 31st and April 1, 2025

Parents, we need your help to make it happen!

Parent Help Sign Up Link:

Theater Design Club will be held on Mondays in February and early March

Grant permission here: Sign Up Link:

• Jan 24- Quarter 2 ends
• Jan 29- No School