The Patriot Update (1.11)

Sunday December 18th, 2022

Volume 1, Issue 11

Happy Sunday Patriots!

As we move into the week before Winter Vacation, I want to remind everyone that we have four weeks remaining in the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. Students should make every effort to wrap up loose ends before taking the week off to relax with family and friends. In semester classes, credit is awarded based on the S1 grade. The last day of the first semester is Friday January 20th.

We encourage the entire Revere High Community to join our Community Meeting on Opioids and Fentanyl Monday 12/19 @ 6pm. This is an important opportunity for the entire community to learn more about substance use so that we can all engage with our adolescents about safe and informed decision-making. I hope to see many of you there!

Christopher T. Bowen, Principal

cbowen@reverek12.org

Past Patriot Updates

Sunday 10/09 - (Patriot Update 1.1); Sunday 10/16 - (Patriot Update 1.2); Sunday 10/23 - (Patriot Update 1.3); Sunday 10/30 - (Patriot Update 1.4); Sunday 11/06 - (Patriot Update 1.5); Sunday 11/13 - (Patriot Update 1.6); Sunday 11/20 - (Patriot Update 1.7); Sunday 11/27 - (Patriot Update 1.8); Sunday 12/04 - (Patriot Update 1.9); Sunday 12/11 - (Patriot Update 1.10)

• Substance Use Disorder and Homeless Initiatives (SUDHI) Community Webinar. All members of the Revere Community are invited to join us for a webinar at 6:00pm on Monday 12/19/22. At that time, representatives from the SUDHI Office, the Police Department, and State officials will provide information about opioids and fentanyl as well as answer questions from participants. Please watch for a flier about this event to come out early next week. Here is the webinar link: https://tinyurl.com/m3edh36f
• December Vacation. Friday 12/23 will be a Half Day for students and educators, with dismissal at 11:00am. December Vacation will begin this day. Monday 1/2 is a No School day for Revere Public Schools, in celebration of New Year's Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday 1/3.

The Vision of the Graduate Working Group will meet again on Monday 12/19 @ 5pm to review student feedback gathered in advisory last week. Anyone interested in joining this group should email Ms. Goldman bgoldman@rpsk12.org.

Caregivers are encouraged to also give their feedback on the Vision of the Graduate! For each of the five elements of the Vision of the Graduate, we are asking families what should we at RHS and in the community KEEP, STOP, CHANGE or START to support all students be ready to ...

• Innovate (to solve complex problems)

• Lead (across difference)

• Engage (with my community)

• Thrive (mentally, physically, and financially)

• Succeed (in meaningful post secondary experiences)

Please help the Vision of the Graduate Committee out by taking these Caregiver Surveys

• English Survey
• Spanish Survey
• Portuguese Survey

Athletic Calendar: Come support fellow RHS Patriots at Upcoming Athletic Events

Athletic Department Twitter: Follow RHS Athletic Director Frank Shea on Twitter @ADReverePats to stay up-to-date on wins from the week.

Athlete Support Program: Assistant Principals will be connecting with Student Athletes who failed two-classes on the Quarter 1 Report Card. In order to continue on their Winter Sports Team, they will need to participate in a mandatory academic support program. The goal of this program is to ensure they are getting intervention in their coursework so they can remain eligible when Quarter 2 Report Cards come out in January.

Seven members of the RHS Speech and Debate Team competed in the MSDL's Holly Fest @ Natick HS on Saturday, with impressive results. Taylor Leonard took 1st place in Original Literature and was the Top Novice in Extemporaneous Literature, Mars Marquardo finished in 1st place for the third time this season in Novice Oral Interpretation, Erta Ismahili earned 2nd in Group Discussion, Endurance Nkeh finished 4th in Poetry Reading and Susie Nicolas was awarded 3rd in Drama Audition and 5th in Declamation. The Natick Holly Fest is often the largest tournament of the year, with 500 students from 30 schools competing.

Have you ever imagined yourself having a seat at the table, using your voice to impact change in your community? The Peer Ambassador and Youth Community Advisory Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is a youth-led effort to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our local neighborhoods. As a Peer Ambassador and Youth Ambassador, you will advise on issues that have the greatest impact on health—things like housing, mental health, education, and employment. You will have the opportunity to connect with peers and Massachusetts General Hospital staff, not only to provide your ideas, but to develop solutions to some of our toughest public health challenges. If you are a local high school student passionate about health equity and interested in leading change, this is a great opportunity for you.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in data management after high school? If so, please reach out to Ms. Walsh, mwalsh@rpsk12.org, to connect about a paid internship opportunity with Revere City Hall!

Take a look at the many STEM Internships Ms. Walsh has organized by Application Deadline. More information is posted for students on the RHS Opportunities Google Classroom!

Any members of the Class of 2023 interested in a paid internship at a Revere Elementary or Middle School should complete this form to be considered. This would begin in the spring semester and it will be a paid opportunity. Please note that a review of attendance and an individual meeting with Ms. Walsh will be required for any student who is interested in this internship opportunity. Attending regularly is crucial to having a positive internship experience for both the intern as well as the site and your supervisor. Please reach out to Ms. Walsh mwalsh@rpsk12.org with any questions!

RHS Students - Are you interested in a career in teaching? Lots of great opportunities for paid Senior internships and college courses to help you prepare for your future. Students interested in going into education should connect with Ms. Currie to learn about FREE College courses at Salem State University for RHS students. You could take 2 college courses for FREE in education starting in January.

Let’s Get Ready’s Spring 2023 Virtual Access Program Applications are open! The link to the application can be found here. Application deadline is January 11, 2023. After this date, applications will be closed.

Congratulations to the RHS JROTC JLAB (JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl) Academic Team1 and Academic Team2 for moving on to Round2! Teams competed against 1,700 Army JROTC JLAB teams across the country in SAT Math and ELA!

Congratulations to the RHS JROTC Marksmanship team (CMP) for taking 2nd place in the Metro Interservice Winter Classic on Saturday, 17 December 2022 in Revere. Congratulations to CDT Garcia and CDT Willett for taking individual medals in the match! Great job Patriot Battalion

On Sunday, 12/18/2022, RHS JROTC Color Guard presented colors at TD Garden for the Boston Celtics game against the Orlando Magic. Great job Cadets: Ferreira, Rua, Willett, Garcia, Ramirez and Carvajal! On jumbotron!

• Bullying, Harassment and Bias Reporting: You can use this link to make a report of bullying, harassment or bias.
• RHS Student Activities 2022-2023: You can use this link to explore student activities and when they meet.
• Community Service Opportunities: Students looking to find Community Service Opportunities should reference this spreadsheet. Community members who have opportunities for service can reach out to any RHS Administrator.

Are you or someone you know looking for a part-time role in the educational setting? Please spread the word! Revere High School is seeking part-time paraprofessionals to work in a variety of settings working with unique populations including students with special needs. Experience working with students with special needs, challenging behaviors, and/or early reading instruction preferred. These positions are 5 days per week, 3 hours and 55 minutes per day (19.5 hours per week). There are morning and mid-day/afternoon shifts available. Interested candidates can email interest to Caitlin Reilly, Deputy Principal, at creilly@reverek12.org or apply online at: https://tinyurl.com/RPSparaSEP