ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

It was another busy week at RHS! Term 2 started Monday. Term 1 grades will be posted in Aspen this afternoon. Please log into your account to access report cards. MCAS retests for ELA took place in the library/media center on Wednesday and Thursday. Parent conferences were well attended on Thursday afternoon and evening. If you were unable to attend and wish to meet with your child's teachers, please reach out to them to coordinate a time to connect.

It has been an exciting week for Rockland High School Athletics!

• Cheer won first place at the South Shore League Invitational with a thrilling performance.
• Football heads to Brockton to play Spellman tonight at 6:00 PM. Good luck, Dogs Football!

Tournament play

Volleyball and both soccer teams advanced to the playoffs this week.

• Volleyball defeated Stoneham on Friday 11/1 with a 3-0 win but fell to Frontier Regional in South Deerfield on Wednesday after an outstanding season.
• Girls soccer defeated Monument Mountain 2-1 on Tuesday. They play Cohasset Saturday at 4:00 PM.
• Boys soccer won against Westfield Tech 9-2 on Wednesday. They play Hampshire Regional in Westhampton today at 6:00 PM.

Good luck to both soccer teams!

Finally, RHS Drama is performing An Evening of Short Plays tonight and tomorrow night at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Break a leg!

11/8 - Term 1 grades posted in Aspen (in the afternoon)

11/8 - 11/9 - Fall Play, auditorium, 7:00 PM

11/11 - No school, Veteran's Day

11/12 - MCAS Retest - Math session 1

11/13 - MCAS Retest - Math session 2

11/14 - Dog Block, 10:42-11:28 AM

11/14 - Mr. Rockland, auditorium, 7:00 PM

11/21 - Early Release PD Day, 11:25 AM dismissal

11/25 - Powder Puff game, 6:00 PM

11/27-29 - No school, Thanksgiving Break

Mr. Rockland

Join us for an unforgettable night of talent, fun, and fierce competition at Rockland High School’s Mr. Rockland 2024! Watch as our junior and senior contestants light up the stage with group dances, solo acts, lip sync duets, and quick-witted answers in the questionnaire round.

Date: November 14th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Rockland High School Auditorium
Tickets: $5 for students, $7 for adults

Come cheer on your favorite contestants and see who will take home the title of Mr. Rockland! It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Rockland Bulldogs Chromebook Case Fundraiser

Just in time for the holiday season - "Rockland Bulldogs" Chromebook sleeves are now available to order online! https://bit.ly/rms_chromebook_sleeves

These sleeves fit the RPS-issued Chromebook. They are padded, and are imprinted with the bulldog logo and "Rockland Bulldogs" on the front. We are currently offering six color options for $20 each.

Orders can be picked up on Tuesday, December 17th & Wednesday, December 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 in the RMS cafeteria. Although this is open to anyone, we will not be able to personally deliver any items to school buildings or classrooms, so please ensure you're able to pick them up at the times listed above to guarantee they're in your hands before the holiday break.

Thank you so much for your support - we have a few activities planned for our student leaders, and the proceeds from this fundraiser will directly benefit the members of RMS SGC!

SAT and PSAT scores from the 10/16 administration are available (or should be available soon).

Students can access scores through their College Board account. Your score report shows you how well you did on your assessment. It also provides you with personalized feedback on how to improve your skills so that you'll be ready for college and career. Information on understanding scores is attached.

Seniors - If a school you are applying to requires test scores or you choose to send them, review the information here.

Student GPAs will be calculated early next week and transcripts will be updated.

Cold and Flu Season is here! Here are some simple things you can do to stay healthy.

1. Wash your hands: Before eating, after getting home, whenever dirty. Lather with soap and water for 20 seconds.

2. Practice good hygiene: Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.

3. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your immune system strong.

4. Avoid close contact: Keep distance from those who are sick to minimize exposure to germs.

5. Disinfect surfaces: Regularly clean high-touch surfaces in your home. Don’t forget to clean your phone!

6. Boost your immune system: Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and manage stress.

7. Get plenty of sleep: 6-8 hours of sleep on a regular schedule will help you have a stronger immune system and recover from illness faster.

Updated stories are available in The Veritas.

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Please be sure to review your child's report card and reach out to their guidance counselor with any questions or concerns. Here is a quick reminder of each counselor's case load:

• A-E: Mr. Devine (cdevine@rocklandschools.org)
• F-Me: Ms. Morrison (cmorrison@rocklandschools.org)
• Mf-Z: Ms.Delaney (jdelaney@rocklandschools.org)

As always, please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

Respectfully yours,

Cheryl Schipper

Principal