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LETTER FROM PAST RHS PTSA PRESIDENT: For the past 14 years, I've been involved in Lake Washington public schools as a parent volunteer, PTSA officer and more recently as a board member with the Lake Washington PTSA Council. Throughout this time, I've seen firsthand the remarkable work our schools, teachers and families do every day to ensure our kids receive a world-class education. Both of my sons graduated from Redmond High School and are currently at university - one attends the University of Washington, Bothell and the other attends Lancaster University in Lancaster, England. Excellent schools require a commitment and an investment by all of us - commitments of time, energy, effort and yes, resources. The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has a successful track record as responsible steward of those resources. Over the years, I have seen that responsible stewardship in all of my conversations with school district administration and at all of the school board meetings I have attended. And that is why, without hesitation, I am voting "yes" by April 22 for the bond measure for Lake Washington schools. Currently, 20 of our 27 elementary schools are closed to variances. That means that they are at or beyond capacity. Our student population is still growing at a record pace. While we are gratified that this growth is the best vote of confidence we could ask for from our community, the reality is we cannot keep pace with our current rate of growth. The LWSD is expected to grow by 4,000 students in the next eight years - that means we need to build one new building per year to keep pace. In fact, our schools face a 180 classroom shortfall if we do nothing. Moreover, at this critical juncture, doing nothing also means our schools will face dramatic changes in how we serve our students. Without passage of the bond, our district will be forced to consider these options:
* Reducing or eliminating all-day kindergarten
* Double-shifting elementary, middle schools and high schools
* District-wide redrawing of boundaries - shift neighborhoods to different schools
* More portable classrooms at more schools
* Changes in how district programs are served - reduce or eliminate before and after-school activities.
The LWSD is a top-ranked district with nationally ranked schools. As a PTSA representative, I have taken calls from parents in Maryland and California asking me which schools are the best in our district. I have always responded that all of our schools are excellent. Even though I no longer have children attending school in the district, I will be voting "yes" to ensure that not only do we keep all of our schools at that same level, we also provide our students with ample classroom and building space so that they can continue to learn and thrive. That's why I encourage you to vote "yes" for LWSD schools by mailing in your ballot by April 22.
Shelley Flores, Redmond
Treasurer and past president of both Redmond High School PTSA and the Lake Washington PTSA Council
PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS. All sessions will be held in room E206 at 7pm.
April 29- Is My Teen Depressed? - Jennifer Kennett, Eastside Family Counseling. Learn to recognize the warning signs of depression in teens as well as what you can do to help your teen overcome depression.
SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR. The Nominating Committee of Redmond High School PTSA is pleased to announce the following slate of officers for consideration for the 2014 - 2015 school year. This slate of officers will be voted on during the April 16th PTSA General Membership meeting in the Redmond High School Library at 7:00pm.
Co-Presidents Jennifer Kennett
Vicki Krum
Treasurer Julie Haase
Secretary Stephanie Hajicek
VP Programs Desiree Michael
VP Services Marie Kent
If you are interested in helping with any of the below volunteer volunteer possibilities please email Marie Kent at mariekent@ymail.com Advocacy, Awards, Newsletter, Website, Corporate Partnership, Summer Mailer, Scholarships Membership. ACT/SAT practice testing, Baccalaureate, Grad Night, Parent Education, Reflections, Emergency Prep, Hospitality, Special Needs Rep Staff Appreciation, Student Directory, Welcome Committee. Thanks for giving back to RHS!
14 in '14 PTSA MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE! IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME A REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL PTSA MEMBER! The National PTA Membership Committee is excited to announce the launch of the National PTA Membership Challenge, "14 in 2014"! Every PTA in the nation is challenged to recruit and report 14 new members. For each 14 new members a PTA signs up between February 1 and May 31, the PTA receives an entry for a chance to win $1,000 from the National PTA. Please join today, -we need you! Wouldn't you love to be able to offer another teacher a $1000 grant for classroom supplies for their students? Together, we can make it happen! Print out the All-In-One Membership form and return it to the main office. Membership forms can be found by clicking on the link here.
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RHS CHEER TRYOUT. Tryouts for RHS Cheer 2014-2015 will be April 14th-18th in the Auxiliary Gym from 3-5pm. Please be cleared through the Athletic Office prior to the start of tryouts. Attire is dark shorts, white/light colored t-shirt and tennis shoes. Please come with water and be ready to work! Any questions email Coach Campbell at jacampbell@lwsd.org or call 425-936-1874.
Mandatory Parent meeting for all those interested in trying out for Cheer for the 2014-2015 year will be Monday March 31st 6pm in the Career Center.
LIBRARY NEWSLETTER. RHS librarian Mrs. Macer has put together a newsletter for the patrons of RHS library. Click here for March newsletter.
NUTRITION SERVICES NOTICE. Interested in earning extra money? Sodexo Nutrition Services currently has paid positions available to help serve your students. Paid positions are 2-4 hours in length. Starting pay is $9.75 an hour. If interested, please call Nutrition Services at: 425-936-1393.
MATH TUTORING. Math tutoring will be available in the College and Career Center during lunch every day except Wednesdays. Have your students stop by if they need some extra help!
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RHS Drama
Trumpet of the Swan: April 17, 18, 19, 7PM, RHS PAC. RHS Theatre Arts and RHS Symphony Orchestra present Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony. E. B. White's timeless children's novel THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN is a classic new work for a symphony orchestra, a genius young trumpet player, and six inspired actors and this will be the west coast premiere! Children and adults alike will delight in this story of Louis, the young swan who was born without a voice, but who, with the help of his courageous father, and a loyal boy named Sam, overcomes his adversities, learns to write and play the trumpet, and finds fame, fortune and true love in the big world. Mark your calendars!
Drama News. If you are interested in receiving the RHS Drama Boosters Newsletter, please contact Gretchen Loschen, freedloschen@hotmail.com to be added to the mailing list. Also, check out our website, http://www.redmonddrama.org
RHS DANCE TEAM COMPETES IN STATE COMPETITION. The RHS Dance Team has had an exceptional year. Under the direction of new coach Natalie Murdock and Assistant Coach Natalia Sanoja, the team earned their first trophy placing fourth in district competition. The team was then given the honor of hosting the WIAA District 2 Dance & Drill Competition in March and the RHS Dance Team placed 2nd in the Pom category and qualified for state. Competing at the State Championship in Yakima on March 28th, the team took 7th place earning a high enough score to place them in the "exceptional rating" category with a select group of other teams. Next year the team plans to expand their repertoire and compete in several dance categories including Pom. The team will be holding dance auditions in May/June. Congratulations to Coach Natalie & Natalia, Team Captains Shelby Albrecht, Kendrick Griffin, Jessica Mitchell, Lauren Nichols, Sydney Riley and the rest of the dance team for an outstanding year!
RHS MEN'S SOCCER CARWASH. Fundraiser carwash at the RAC - Downtown Redmond
8709 161st Ave NE
Saturday, April 19th
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Extracurricular Activities
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CONGRATS TO NHD WINNER. Congrats to junior Carlisle Boyle who placed 2nd at the North Puget Sound National History Day Contest in the Senior Individual Documentary category, which now makes her eligible to compete at the WA State contest in May! Carlisle's documentary focused on POW rights under Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED.
When: Lunchtime, Wednesdays
Where: E210
Detail: Do you want to get involved in the school community?? Are you interested in meeting people from around the world?? Need service credit?? Volunteer for ELL Tutoring. No second language experience necessary.
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College & Career Planning
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A SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP ALERT FOR SENIORS! RHS Seniors, this is a special alert just for you! The Redmond High School PTSA will award four $1,000 scholarships to graduating RHS seniors to be used for books, tuition or room and board at a vocational, 2-year or 4-year college or university. The Scholarship Committee will award scholarships based on the following criteria: extracurricular and community service activities; academic excellence and motivation; future goals; essay response; character references; and correct completion of the application. Applications are available at the RHS PTSA web site. The deadline for applications is April 30th, 2014. Please contact if you have questions Desiree Michael via desireemichael@gmail.com or 425.26.9697. Application forms can be found here or in the RHS counseling office.
THE DANIEL & ABIGAIL EPENETER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2014. Daniel and Abigail both grew up in Redmond and attended Redmond High School. Dan graduated in 1994 and Abby (Wille) in 1996. Abby tragically passed away in 2009, and Dan in 2011. The purpose of establishing this scholarship is to support Redmond High School students who share a similar passion for learning and service to others and who recognize the true wealth that can be obtained in living life to its fullest. Please pick up applications in the COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER and read their story. Applications due no later than 2:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2014 to the COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER. Detail.
NOKOMIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP. The Nokomis Club Scholarship is offered to ALL Redmond High School students, exclusively. The application deadline for this $1,000 scholarship is 2:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2014. Please see attached application for criteria. Detail.
COUNSELORS' CORNER. Scholarships News, AP test information, , and more ... detail here. Still need your level 5? Come to C212 on Tuesdays until the end of May or email ekolakowski@lwsd.org if you have questions. All of you that were missing a level five have been notified via email or with their counselor- don't wait until the last minute!
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SENIORS-SIGN UP FOR YOUR GRAD NIGHT BUS! Second GRAD NIGHT BUS Sign Ups Friday, April 25, 2014 during lunches. To sign up you must have PAID for grad night and filled out the Hold Harmless agreement. Registration forms are available in the school office, online here and at bus sign ups.
Questions? Contact Brenda Hunt at BrendaLHunt@comcast.net or Suzanne Jinneman at Sjinneman@comcast.net
RHS PTSA BACCALAUREATE -- Each year RHS PTSA sponsors Baccalaureate which is a program where the seniors have a chance to share what inspires them through art, dance, drama, instrumental, poetry, quotes, song, etc. This year's Baccalaureate will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, June 13 at Timberlake Church so there will be plenty of room for the seniors and their guests to attend. Please contact Julie Theurer or Linda Avery at baccalaureate@redmondhsptsa.org if you have any questions or would like to help.
ATTENTION SENIORS! Have you achieved proficient on all Level 5 essays??? Don't know??? Check your email and see if you have received an email from ekolakowski@lwsd.org. If so, you are missing one or all Level 5 essays. **Next steps - check with your current English teacher to see if any of those essays will be addressed in class. If not, or if you need help with editing and revising, then come to Ms. Kolakowski in C212 on Thursdays for drop in Level 5 support.
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For more detailed information on sports events, please see the KingCo calendar.
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NOTE: Lake Washington School District (LWSD), or Redmond High School PTSA, does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LEGACY LUNCHEON. - Wed. April 23, 2014. Lake Washington Schools Foundation believes that children deserve a strong preparation for life. Our Legacy for Learning luncheon raises awareness of the community's impact on our schools and the funding needed to expand opportunities for learning. This is our passion, and we would be honored to have you join us in our efforts! The theme is Building Pathways for Student Success.
You can make a difference! This fundraising event unites community and business leaders from Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and beyond to provide educators of the Lake Washington School District with critical resources for student success.
Foundation funding is focused on three student-centered priorities:
- Future Ready Skills
- Quality Teaching and Leadership
- Equal Access to Educational Opportunities
When: Wednesday April 23, 2014
Where: Juanita High School, 10601 N.E. 132nd Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
Time: Registration: 11:30 a.m. Program: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Website: Register at www.lwsf.org. To join the Redmond High School table please indicate Susan Seabrooks/RHS as your table captain.
Fundraising Goal is $225,000; luncheon is complimentary with suggested contribution of $150 is encouraged to support foundation funding for the 26,000 students served by the Lake Washington School District.
FAMILY 5K COLOR RUN OR WALK. The Redmond High School leadership students present a Family 5k Color Run or Walk to promote Heart Health in our community. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Celebrate our Community and your Heart! Join us for a fun family event at Redmond Town Center on Saturday, April 26, 2014! T-shirts and race packets will be available for pick up starting April 24th at Kimmels Athletic Supply in Redmond as well as Redmond High School Portable G. New registrations and Packets can be picked up the day of the race starting at 7:15 am.
REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES. Saturday, April 12th @ 10:30am. The Sammamish Slough Race 1933- 1976: Recollections and Memories. Before Major League sports in Seattle, boat racing was king and the Sammamish Slough Race was one of the premier Northwest events. Thousands of spectators watched drivers jump logs and dodge bridge pilings on the narrow 13-mile marathon with 63 turns from Lake Washington to Lake Sammamish. Four-time slough racer, Steve Greaves, went on to set over 30 world and national water speed records. Greaves will give an overview of the history of the race and will share memories with a panel of other former racers: Dave Culley, Lee Sutter, Drew Thompson as well as former race official Penny Anderson. A boat will also be on display outside the community center. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th Street, Redmond WA. $5 suggested donation for non-members. For details: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org.
REDMOND TEEN PROGRAM.
Teen Job Shadow- The City of Redmond hosts an annual Teen Job Shadow program July 7th-18th, 2014 for any student who will be 16 or older by March 20th, 2014. Students must reside and/or attend school in Redmond. Employers include Quantum Technology, Mitchell Engineering Inc., Redmond-Fall City Animal Hospital, Advantage Physical Therapy, and many more. For an application go to Redmond.gov/teens, Redmond High School Career Center, Old Fire House Teen Center, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, or contact Casey McLellan at csmclellan@redmond.gov or 208-703-5221.
The final Girls Unlimited event for this school year is Sat, April 19th from 10-2pm at Redmond City Hall. The focus is hands on learning in the areas of science and technology career fields. The activities include gaming, forensics, robotics and astronomy. Come and think, learn and do with our experts! Space is limited. The cost is $10 which includes lunch. If you have dietary restrictions we encourage you to bring snacks. To register go to http://www.redmond.gov/econnect and enter course # 50649.
Teen Jet City Improv Summer Sessions- July 15-18 at the Old Fire House Teen Center. For teens that are interested in acting, comedy, or just want more confidence when giving class presentations. The ability to assertively think on your feet, no matter what life (or your improve instructor) throws at you, is a necessary skill to succeed in both school and career- and what better way to build those skills than with the highly successful Jet City Improv team? Jet City Improv instructors work to create a comfortable, inspiring, and innovate environment for exciting firsthand experiences. To register or for more info go to http://redmond.gov/econnect and enter course #50477. For a full listing of summer programs go to http://RedmondRecreationGuide.com pages 35-37.
THE REDMOND LACROSSE SCHEDULE. Click here.
EXOTHERMIC ROBOTICS CLUB. Join Exothermic Robotics Club! We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 6:30 at our Robot House. This is a great opportunity to get involved in STEM and have fun with other high school students who share your interests. Email president@exothermic-robotics.com for more information!
BEST IN CLASS TA POSITION OPEN. Need A part-time job? Teacher Assistant Needed. After-school hours and weekend shifts are available. Detail.
YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES. Are you familiar with YES? Staff provide counseling services to kids and families facing all kids of dilemmas, from seemingly ever-present parent/child conflicts and stress at school to crises such as depression, substance abuse, dating violence and coping with divorce and death. Help - in English or Spanish - is just a phone call away, at 425.747.4937.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS! RHS PTSA, staff, and students wish to gratefully acknowledge our community partners for their support in helping us advance our mission and fund critical programs that support our teachers and students. Special thanks to our renewing partners for 2012-13 and welcome to our new partners! Our community partners include:
SENIOR LEVEL ($1,000-$1,500):
SAT Prep
JUNIOR LEVEL ($500-$1,000)
911 Driving School
SOPHOMORE LEVEL ($250-$500)
Kumon of Redmond
FRESHMAN LEVEL ($100-$250):
Best In Class Education
Discover Yoga
Crystal Clear College Planning
Regal Financial Bank
Teen Wise
Jeffery M
Thank you community partners! Download our community partnership invitation to learn how you, too, can become a partner: benefits, partner levels, and why your support is so important to us!
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Mustang Weekly is published by the Redmond High School PTSA. Community material needs to be approved by LWSD Communications Department. The PTSA reserves the right to be selective regarding materials published. Submissions may be made to rhs.ptsa.news@gmail.com by each Friday. For more information about the PTSA, please visit our web site at www.redmondhsptsa.org.
The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Complete policy statement
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When you make a purchase of regularly priced items, mention RHS before checkout and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the RHS PTSA Baccalaureate fund.
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