Fundraising Team

We want to thank everyone who attended and helped organize the fall fundraising event, Comedy Sportz on Saturday evening. We didn't sell as many tickets as we had hoped, but for those who attended, it was a blast! The improv actors made the show so funny and interactive; it was truly a memorable experience. We also enjoyed the delicious snacks before the show and during intermission, so thank you to everyone who helped with the food. This money goes directly into our academic program for students. As always, thank you for your support and generosity.

 

College Visit - Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University will have representatives visiting the Rainier campus on Tuesday, October 22 at 3pm. This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet with college representatives and find out about the school. 

 

Students, even if this is not your first choice school, you can use this opportunity as a "practice" session for talking with other representatives. Here is a list of questions that you might want to consider asking as you determine your "right fit" college.

 

College Night for 10th Grade

We'll be holding a College Information Night for all  Rainier 10th grade students and their families on the Tahoma campus located at 14271 Story Road on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30pm. This night is specifically for the 10th grade class and will give families important information about what both students and families can do to start planning for college. You will learn what to expect this year, how to plan for next summer and how Rainier is supporting your student on the path to college.

 

LEDA (Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America)

This organization searches the nation to recruit approximately 60 students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, currently underrepresented in our nation's top colleges, universities and ultimately, leadership sectors. The Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute is held annually at Princeton University and is an intensive seven week program including leadership study, writing instruction, standardized test preparation and college advising. The deadline for 11th graders to apply is October 31. More information at their website. Mr. Avarca is available to guide you through the process.

Pamela Lamcke, Principal

For those students who signed up to take the PSAT on Saturday, October 19, here is some more information:

 

Testing Time: 8am - 12pm

Registration begins at 8am.

Testing begins at 8:30am - you will not be able to take the test if you arrive after the proctor has started the test.

Testing Location: Everest Public High School

455 Fifth Ave, Redwood City, (650) 366-1050

What to Wear: 

You do not need to wear your uniform. Please dress appropriately and comfortably.

What to Bring:

Two No. 2 pencils

An approved calculator - scientific or graphing calculators okay, calculators on laptops, cell phones or other electronic devices not okay

Snack (for a 5 minute break)

Your student ID number and Rainier School Code (can be found on the yellow paper distributed with the practice booklet)

 

Cross Country

Rainier and Tahoma Cross Country Teams top: Mr. Ortega, David, Matthew, Azra, Ivan, Jorge, Natesh, John, Melvin, Jared, Coach Rico bottom: Corinthia, Amara, Stephanie, Albin, Austin, Jacqueline, Brianne, Emily

Volleyball

Rainier Girls Volleyball Team Phylicia, Emily, Gabby, Ruby, Marissa, Kristen, Keiko

 

More information about our sports teams is available on our website: www.rainierbulldogs.com 

Maria Sousa, Facilities Chairperson

Workday - Saturday, October 26

There will be a Facilities Workday to take care of some of the Facilities issues on our campus. We plan to:

*   Repair a stall door in the girls' bathroom

*   Attach a larger tarp over the lunch service area

*   Build a cage/box to protect the drip irrigation timer/backflow from vandalism

*   Repair building vent at base of teachers' lounge building

*   Weed front entry path garden

Bring work gloves, sunscreen, and please check the link below for supplies we need and tools we would like to borrow for the day.

We want to make sure we have enough people to help, so please sign up to let us know you're coming. Students are welcome to participate! Sign up to volunteer here. 

 

We are asking each family to donate or fundraise $400 or more per student for this school year. All donations to Summit are tax deductible. Your annual donation is a small price for what a Summit education includes for our children, such as new Chromebooks (laptop computers) for every student, the myriad Expedition classes throughout the year, SAT/ACT preparation, college readiness courses and testing, the Spring study trip-all of which would cost well over $3,500 per student if we had to pay for them individually.

 

Splash is a program that brings high school and middle school students to Stanford's campus for a two day learning extravaganza. Classes are taught by Stanford undergraduates, graduate students, and other community members.

 

The next Splash is November 2-3. Registration starts October 18 and needs to be completed by October 23. Cost is just $40 for the weekend. For more information, see this website.

 

This Week

• All week - Expeditions - dismissal at 3pm
• before school PLT 7:45-8:45am
• after school PLT 3-4pm
• Saturday, October 19 - PSAT (Optional) at Summit: Everest Public High School, 455 5th St. Redwood City

• All week - Expeditions - dismissal at 3pm
• before school PLT 7:45-8:45am
• after school PLT 3-4pm
• Thursday, October 24 - College Night for 10th graders and parents at Tahoma, 6:30pm.
• Friday, October 25 - Coffee with the Directors (English) Informal chat with the Directors, at the Starbucks at White and Story Roads, 9-10am
• Saturday, October 26 - Facilites Workday, 8am - noon

• Monday, October 28 - School Closed
• Tuesday, November 5 - Recruitment Open House, 6:30pm
• Thursday, November 7 - PIVOT meeting, 6:30pm

 

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