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Family Bulletin for Jan. 18, 2024
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News for January 18, 2024
Student Attendance Matters! 📊
- January 23 - Trimester II Parent Teacher Conferences (in person option)
- January 26 - Senior Panoramic Photo
- January 29 - RAHS students ARE in session (K-8 students do not have school this day)
Photography Winner
Hadley LaDouceur was accepted into the nationwide 2023 Drexel University High School Photography Contest Exhibition with her black and white photo titled, "Veteran's Hands".
Hadley is the only student photographer accepted into the show in the whole state of Minnesota! Results here.
Drexel University will be exhibiting the work at their photography gallery located at the Photography Facility on 33rd & Arch Streets in Philadelphia, from February 17 through March 9, 2024.
eSports State Finals
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉to the five teams that qualified for the Minnesota Varsity League (MNVL) State Finals in eSports, which were held this past weekend at the Wisdom Gaming Studios at the Mall of America. Representatives competed in their category (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Minecraft Bedwars, and League of Legends) for the top spot among more than 50 competing Minnesota schools. Two of the teams captured FIRST PLACE – The Pillagers in Minecraft Bedwars and RAHS LOL in League of Legends!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following players for making to state and/or securing the wins!
Minecraft Bedwars: Bryan Lopez Cruz, Tryg Weber, Jack Blincow, Lei Williams, Oliver Heisel
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Peder Larson, Joseph Brigham
League of Legends: Tsw Fame Moua, Yugi Xiong, James Herber, Yeupeng Yang, Josh Tuxpan, Meygan Her, William Her
Conferences
Trimester II Parent Teacher Conferences will take place the weeks of January 16 through January 26. We are happy to meet with families and have 3 different options parents can choose from:
1.) Conference over email. Feel free to email your child’s teacher about student progress.
2.) Video conference via Zoom or Phone call. Please email your child’s teacher and request a time to set up a Zoom meeting or a time to set up a phone conversation over our 2-week conference period (Jan 16 – Jan 26).
3.) In-Person Conference. If you are interested in meeting in person about your student, we will have In-person Conferences on Tuesday, January 23, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Conferences will take place in RAHS Upper Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Commons area.
Este es un mensaje de Roseville Area high School. Las conferencias del segundo trimestre serán en persona el 23 de enero de 3:30pm a 6:30 pm. El maestro/a de su estudiante se prondrá en contacto con usted si hay preocupaciones. Habrá diferentes opciones para las conferencias.
- Puede comunicarse con el maestro/a por correo electrónico.
- Puede tener una video conferencia via Zoom o por teléfono.
- Habrá conferencias en persona el 23 de enero de 3:30 a 6:30 pm.
Si tiene preguntas por favor comúniquese con su Enlace Cultural: Cecilia Martino 651-235-3426 Gracias.
Thinking about College? How about EARLY COLLEGE?
Did you know that RAHS offers actual college classes on our campus? Or better yet, are you aware that Minnesota has a dual college credit program (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options – PSEO) that allows high school students the opportunity to attend college early; eligible students can enroll part-time or full-time. Early college is FREE and not only does it prepare your students for the upcoming rigors of postsecondary but it also saves time and money.
Join RAHS school counselor, Mr. Ger Vue, on Tuesday, January 23rd (Conference Night) in the Thein Auditorium at every hour on the hour (4-6pm) to learn more on how you and your student can start earning college credits NOW!
What: RAHS Early College Presentation
When: Tuesday, January 23, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Where: Roseville Area High School Thein Auditorium
Senior Ads
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to celebrate your senior or honor your graduating student with a timeless keepsake—a personalized senior or baby ad in this year's yearbook.
Our yearbook team is working tirelessly to ensure that the yearbook is not just a collection of photos but a reflection of the unique experiences and memories that have shaped this school year. One of the most cherished sections is the senior and baby ads (also known as recognition ads), where families can leave a lasting message for their graduating student.
Why consider a Senior or Baby Ad?
Personal Touch: Your heartfelt message and carefully selected photos will add a personal touch to your student's yearbook, making it a treasured keepsake for years to come.
Celebrate Achievements: Highlight your student's achievements, milestones, and growth throughout their academic journey.
Capture Memories: The yearbook is a time capsule, and a personalized ad allows you to capture and preserve precious memories.
To create your ad, simply visit Jostens Yearbook Ads or https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads. The deadline for submissions is January 20, so don't miss the chance to be a part of this special tradition.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the ad creation process, the Jostens website provides helpful resources. Additionally, feel free to reach out to our yearbook team at christina.owen@isd623.org for any further assistance.
Thank you for your support in making this year's yearbook a memorable one. We look forward to seeing your personalized ad grace the pages of the yearbook.
Follow us on instagram @yearbook.rahs or on Facebook RAHS Yearbook
Charity Week is under a month away (Feb. 2-9)!
Friday February 9: Skating at the Roseville Oval NEW EVENT!!!
5-7:00 p.m., there will be a skating event at the Roseville Oval. Tickets are $5 on Edutrak. The majority of ticket sales go to charity. We have limited tickets and skate rentals available ($2 per pair) so if you have your own skates, please bring them!
Seniors may buy tickets this week Jan. 16 - Jan. 20
Juniors and Seniors may buy tickets the week of Jan. 22 - Jan. 27
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may buy tickets the week of Jan. 29 - Feb. 2
All students may buy tickets the week of Feb. 4 - Feb. 9
More info to come about the week's activities. You can also keep an eye on Instagram @roseville.stuco
The Career & College Center has put together our own website! On our website, you can see important information about who we are and what we do, postsecondary planning resources, as well as a brand new calendar that highlights all career and college readiness events and important dates. Please take a look!
Students/Parents, check out these grade-by-grade links that will help students plan for what to do after high school:
Starting in January I am offering FAFSA sign up Sessions in the College and Career Center (C170):
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays. From 2:40-4:00
Where: College and Career Center
Email me: The date and time that works for you.
What documents do you need to complete your FAFSA:
You must create a FSA ID
Your contributor must also create their own FSA ID
If you worked in 2022 bring in your w2's
If your parent worked in 2022 bring their w2's
If your parent filed taxes in 2022, bring their tax information
If you filed your own taxes in 2022, bring your tax information
The Concordia College Promise:
Concordia College released a new program comparable to the North Star Promise. The Concordia Promise is a program that offers Free Tuition to students whose families make less than $90,000 a year. This is an awesome new program that aims to make college more affordable for students on the lower end of the socioeconomic spectrum. Their application is free, with no essay requirement, and no ACT score requirement. So, it is incredibly easy to apply.
Reach out to our Concordia Rep with any questions at wamunds1@cord.edu
ACT Prep Resources:
ACT Prep app that has been pre-downloaded on your iPad. You can search for it, it’s a white box with teal writing that says “ACT”.
Lori Oberstar hosts an Act prep course for Juniors: She is offering a Math and Science Prep Course to any Roseville 11th grader who would like to participate. Please sign up by December 20th.
- Link to sign up
ACT Electronic version of the prep booklet that covers the following topics:
Full-length practice ACT test, including the optional writing test.
Information about the multiple-choice and writing sections.
Test-taking strategies.
What to expect on test day.
The North Star Promise Scholarship Program:
Beginning in fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program will create a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota residents at eligible institutions as a "last-dollar" program by covering the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers have been applied.
By making college accessible and affordable, NSP is intended to have a positive impact on multiple fronts:
- Help stabilize enrollment at Minnesota public institutions of higher education;
- Serve as an economic driver for Minnesota by educating qualified workers who are much needed to fill vacancies in the state's labor force.
- Create a viable higher education path for Minnesota residents who may have previously thought education was not a possibility for them.
We estimate this program will impact 15,000-20,000 students in the first academic year.
College Rep Visits here @ RAHS. (Email jessica.hammond@isd623.org) to sign up:
January 2024:
30th: Minnesota State University Moorhead- 2pm- College & Career Center
Attendance Line:
651-604-1465
Yajaira Gonzalez Gurrola, Health Assistant:
yajaira.gonzalezgurrola@isd623.org
651-604-1474 (Health Office main line)
Joan Tighe, Licensed School Nurse:
Attendance:
Please report all absences and attendance information to the RAHS Attendance Line (rahs-attendance@isd623.org or 651-604-1465). Regular and on-time attendance is crucial for children's learning!
Students Leaving School During the School Day
Please remember that if your child is not feeling well during the school day, they must go through the Health Office. The Health Office needs to contact you for permission and write your child a pass to leave. If your child needs to leave for a planned appointment, the attendance office will give them a pass. Leaving the building without a pass from the health office or the attendance office will result in an unexcused absence.
Medications:
If there are medications that need to be given at school, please email the nurse for more information, or stop into the Health Office. The Health Office staff needs to confirm health conditions, paperwork, medications, and expiration dates.
COVID Updates
COVID Isolation Guidelines are the same as last school year. If your student tests positive for COVID they must stay home for 5 days (from symptom onset or date of positive test, whichever is first). Please notify the Health Office if your student tests positive. Health Office staff will talk through the dates and confirm the timeline. Students can return to school on day 6 and will be required to wear a mask at school on days 6-10.
There is no quarantine of close contacts; please send your student to school each day that they feel well.
We still have COVID tests. Contact the Health Office if you would like one sent home with your student.
Ultimate season is just around the corner. If you are interested in learning more about the sport of Ultimate Frisbee and giving it a try this is a great opportunity for girls.
Get Tickets to See Shaun Johnson! 🎶 🎤
The Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience is a rare, newcomer to traditional pop - fusing a big band spirit with an inventive edge and garnering a top 5 Billboard spot with the release of their first album. Shaun, an Emmy award-winning crooner (and lead singer of the internationally known vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa) indelibly stamps vocal jazz and swing with a contemporary punch to the delight of both traditionalists and newcomers.
Come watch Shaun perform in the Thein Auditorium at Roseville Area High School! 📍
Saturday, February 3 🗓️
7:30 - 10:00 p.m. ⏰
For tickets, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE!
Puzzle Palooza Jigsaw Competiton! 🧩
Join Roseville Community Education for a jigsaw puzzle competition! Sign up with family or friends to see how fast you can connect the pieces as you race against the other teams. $40 per team - includes the puzzle for you to keep. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams! We'll also have a puzzle swap table at this event! Bring in your gently used puzzles to swap them for others that are new to you.
Saturday, March 9 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ⏰
Roseville Area High School 📍
To sign up, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE!
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