September Principal's Corner
What's Going On In The World Of RHTA
Principal's Message
Thank you RHTA families for a fantastic start of the school year! We have some amazing things planned for your learners this year and we look forward to partnering with you in order to ensure that your child grows academically and socially to meet their full potential! This newsletter has many clubs and opportunities for your learner. All club information will be shared in monthly newsletters this year before they are released on Class Dojo, so check them out! Today the Ohio Department of Education released the school report cards. We are very excited to share ours with you!
We Are Ranger STRONG!
What is PBIS?: Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is an proactive approach we use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. When schools react only with punishment, learners don’t learn the skills they need to improve. That’s where positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) comes in. Learners will receive explicit instruction, practice, and feedback on the expected behaviors for each school setting.
Learners will be provided incentives and reinforcement for demonstrating expected behaviors.
Learners will receive logical consequences to correct behavior errors.
School teams will meet to review group and individual behavior data in order to ensure consistent implementation and to modify the supports as needed.
Rewards- Learners work toward class and individual rewards. Classes earn stickers on their "Ranger STRONG" chart when they display positive behavior and earn the whole class reward when their chart is full. Learners earn tickets for individually displaying "Ranger STRONG" behavior. Tickets can be used to purchase items at the end of each quarter or they can enter them into monthly raffles. This year we also have an "Anytime Store" for learners to use their tickets for needed school supplies. Check out our morning meeting slides to learn what the raffle prizes are each month.
Monthly Ranger STRONG Assemblies- We will be having monthly Ranger STRONG Assemblies where we celebrate Learner of the Month nominations, reinforce positive behavior expectations and hold our monthly prize drawings. Our first assembly will be on September 19th.
We love our PTO!
- Check out the PTO August Principal's Report
- Remember that the Mum Sale ends Tuesday.
- If you haven't already, please join our PTO Facebook Page. (RHTA PTO)
- Our next PTO meeting is 9/23 at RHTA at 6:30 pm... hope to see you there!
Our PTO is looking for volunteers and donations. Please see the following opportunities.
Hearing and Vision Volunteers (9/18)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AAEAC2FA2FB6-51102293-vision
Staff Lounge Snack/Drink Donations (ongoing)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AAEAC2FA2FB6-51205905-staff
Mum Fundraiser Delivery Day (9/25)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AAEAC2FA2FB6-51282319-2024
Start With Hello Week Greeters (9/30-10/4)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AAEAC2FA2FB6-51277986-2024
Ukulele Jam
Majorette's Club
Majorette club is a before school activity that will take place on Tuesdays October 1st through November 26th from 7:15-7:40 am. Learners of all ages are welcome to join! Sign up here. Sign ups are limited to 24 learners. If more than 24 learners sign up we will have a random selection and you will be notified if your child has been accepted.
DEA Dance
DEA dance is an after school activity that will take place on Mondays starting October 7th. Learners in grades 3-5 are welcome to sign up. Sign up here. Sign ups are limited to 20 learners. If more than 20 learners sign up we will have a random selection and you will be notified if your child has been accepted.
Fine Arts Clubs
Is your learner interested in Fine Arts Club? This year we will have 6 different topics. Learners may only sign up for one club topic. If space allows we will open individual topics up for learners who already signed up for another topic. Topics of the clubs include: Digital Photography Nature Walks, Painting, Maker Club, Pinata Making, and Hispanic Music Zumba. Additionally learners can sign up for a leadership seminar. After the leadership seminar learners will be chosen from the participants to help lead each of the fine arts clubs. Sign up here.
Student Council
The Student Council is a group of elected students who represent the student body. Members will have the opportunity to:
Organize school events
Voice student concerns and suggestions
Collaborate with coaches and administration
Develop leadership skills
If you are in grades 5-8 and interested in being making your voice heard and contributing to our school community please sign up by September 27th. Meetings will be held once a month on Thursdays after school. Sign up here.
Ski Club
It's that time again! Ski club registration is open! Learners in grades 5-8 who are interested in being part of ski club please join the google classroom using code 6ym6hju. Ski club will occur on Wednesdays after school starting in January. In the google classroom there are directions for signing up along with other important information.
Beginning of the year reminders....
- Please do not pull in front of the school while buses are present. Review our transportation procedures.
- Review our parent student handbook for important rule and dress code information.
- Get off to a good start by developing routines that help your learner succeed.
Melissa Durkin
Email: melissadurkin@nrcs.net
Website: nrcs.net
Location: Ranger High -Tech Academy, Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-353-1178
X: @NRCSstem