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SUNDAY LETTER - NOVEMBER 15, 2015

MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL

Annual Fund, The Protein Needed to Strengthen the Schools

In the past week or so you will have received a letter from our development office encouraging you to contribute to this year's RHP/Renaissance Annual Fund, "You give...We guide...They grow". Money raised each year through Annual Fund goes straight to support and enhance your child's education here at our two schools, and we do expect each family to contribute an amount that is comfortable (or perhaps even ever so slightly uncomfortable!). Last year we raised $300,00. Our goal this year is $350,000.

While tuition provides the "carbohydrates and vitamins," the basic nutrition of teacher compensation, facilities costs, curriculum materials, etc., money raised through the Annual Fund provides "extra protein for muscle strength and growth." We don't want to be just good each year, we want to be great, and we want to get better and better each year in what we do for your children.

Please consider making your pledge to this year's Annual Fund now. You can go straight to the Give link on either website and use your credit card (just think of those miles adding up!) or simply make your pledge.

Many thanks for your support. We go from strength to strength because of the protein you provide through Annual Fund.

Peter

Head of School Peter McCormack wrote the following Sunday letter piece back in January after the "Charlie Hebdo" killings in Paris. He has asked that we rerun it today, less than one year later, out of respect for those suffering in Paris this weekend. Friday's terrorist attacks, like those at Charlie Hebdo, took place in the neighborhood where he and Mary lived for their sabbatical three years ago.

A "Triste" Start to the Year

My wife Mary believes she was "parisienne" in her former life. We met when we were teaching there a little over 30 years ago and have been back almost every year since. For the bulk of our sabbatical year we lived Mary's dream in a 17th century apartment in the Marais district, just a few short steps, as it turns out, from the offices of Charlie Hebdo.

Our thoughts go out to Monsieur Gadot, our favorite corner shop wine merchant, always so interested to tease out details of Los Angeles; to the staff and diners behind the steamed-up windows of Chez Janou, the noisy, green-canopied, provencal restaurant on the opposite corner; to the children at the elementary school across the street from our apartment, their joyous laughter wafting up to our window every day; to the somberly-dressed Jewish families comprising the congregation of the huge and beautifully adorned synagogue right next to the school; to the frozen-fingered market stall holders, many of them of middle eastern descent (even to "monsieur carrotte," certainly the grumpiest vegetable vendor in the world); to the white-jacketed twenty-something waiters at the brightly-lit Brasserie Bofinger, sneaking out of the back door for yet another quick cigarette; and to the fragile, impeccably-dressed madame walking her elderly white terrier at precisely 6:00 p.m. each evening.

For the neighborhood. For the city. For the country. For all who value civilized freedom. We shed a tear for all.

And then our thoughts turn swiftly back to our calling at RHP and Renaissance, to working closely with you to educate our children to the highest possible standards so that they can contribute meaningfully to building a better world. What better antidote? And what better vocations could we enjoy than these! So it is with these latter sentiments firmly in mind that I say to all Huskies, "Bonne Annee," "Happy New Year!"

Pierre

GRANDPARENTS' AND FRIENDS' DAY IS NOVEMBER 24

GRANDPARENTS' AND FRIENDS' DAY

Tuesday, November 24

Click here to download the RSVP form.

FALL COLLEGE NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18

Open to all RHP and REN students and parents. RSVP to Burnadean Dyment at bdyment@rollinghillsprep.org by Nov. 17.

Click here to download the flyer.

VOLUNTEEN WORKSHOP THIS THURSDAY, 3:30PM

Students who attend the VolunTEEN workshop will receive service learning hours. The workshop is open to ALL RHP and REN students. Middle schoolers are highly encouraged to attend and learn about volunteering opportunities without age restrictions. RSVP with Ms. Ramirez at hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org.

WREATH MAKING WITH SANTEE

FALL PLAY: THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

A big congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's fall play!

Check out our Facebook for more pictures.

CPK NIGHT: NOVEMBER 10

MUFFIN TUESDAYS STARTING THIS TUESDAY

The Performing Arts Booster Club will begin selling muffins every Tuesday at break (9:30am) starting this Tuesday. Come by and have a muffin!

WHAT IS MINDFUL PARENTING?

School Sponsored Parent Education Series
Parent Night: Mindfulness Parenting
Thursday, November 19
6:00pm, MPR

Christina Morse is a new RHP parent of our ninth grader Henry. Christina joins us with a broad background of experience both as a school teacher and as a trained school counselor and psychologist. She has worked in school settings for over 20 years and has currently expanded her work with children and families in her private practice as a mindfulness facilitator with Mindful SouthBay. You can learn more about Christina at www.mindfulsouthbay.com.

WHAT IS SCRIP?

Scrip is a fundraiser for our school where you don't have to sell anything! All you do is purchase gift cards for locations that you normally shop. When you do, our school gets a portion of that gift card amount back as a rebate. There are over 300 places that provide Scrip gift cards so you are sure to find one that works for you! And remember, Christmas is coming - if purchasing gift cards as presents, you might as well purchase through Scrip and help out the school at the same time!
For more information about Scrip and how it works, here is a 2 minute video explaining the process.

Shop with Scrip

Ready to sign up and start earning rebates for the school? Go to https://www.shopwithscrip.com/

Don't miss out on the big Scrip day - Nov 26th! Just two weeks until turkey, mashed potatoes, and their favorite promotion: Thank-Scrip-ing™ Day is BACK on November 26! Don't miss 24 hours of awesome ScripNow�, Reload, and ReloadNow� bonuses from dozens of your favorite retailers. As always, the list of retailers is TOP SECRET - you'll have to wait until the promotion begins to find out who's participating. Set up your Scrip account today so you will be ready!!

WANT TO PLAY TENNIS?

We're looking for RHP and REN students interested in playing tennis - all experienced levels welcome! The logistics for a possible school team are currently being investigated. If you would like to know more, please contact Brian Knigin at bknigin@rollinghillsprep.org.

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - COSTA RICA

Rolling Hills Preparatory School has partnered with World Leadership School to organize this unique program in Costa Rica. The mission of World Leadership School is to empower young leaders to find innovative solutions to the world's pressing problems.

The group will depart Monday, March 28th - Wednesday, April 6th.

The total cost of the trip will range from $2150 plus airfare, which ranges from $800 to $900.

Supplemental application due to Mrs. Hagee or Ms. Ribaudo by November 20th.

First come first serve.

Students can pick up application and trip information in Mrs. Hagee's room.

Contact Liz Ribaudo for more information at eribaudo@rollinghillsprep.org.

Click here to download the flyer.

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

Ms. Cowgill's advisory making a card thanking Coach Cloer for serving our country.

Girls' Varsity Volleyball playoffs.

Family history presentations in 8th grade history this week.

A big congratulations to three of our Varsity Softball Girls who signed their NCAA letters of intent to Division 1 schools today! We are the only school in the South Bay that had three Division 1 softball signees! Kaitlin Buff - George Washington University. Isabella Berouty - College of Charleston. Juliana Tricarico - Weber State University.

DECEMBER DISCOVERY DAYS

The next set of Discovery Days is the first week of December! RSVP to Ryan Tillson at rtillson@rollinghillsprep.org.

The admission season for the 2016-2017 school year is underway and as always, we need all the help we can get from our current families in spreading the word. Below are the upcoming events and hope each family can send along the information to friends, co-workers or anyone else they can think of that would have an interest in learning more about our programs.

During a Discovery Day, parents will have the opportunity to meet current faculty members, students, and administrators during a school day. Information on academic programs, admission, financial assistance, and extracurricular programs will also be provided.

As we enter the admission season, we would like to remind all RHP and Renaissance families who have siblings currently not attending one of our schools, that we would love the opportunity of speaking with you in detail about the application process.
Siblings have priority at both schools.

RSVPs should be sent to Ryan Tillson at rtillson@rollinghillsprep.org.

Click here to visit the Admission webpage.
Click here to download the Admission flyer.

SENIOR SPEECH: BEN TUFELD

When I was younger, I drove past an elderly crossing guard at a local elementary school on my way to RHP. Every morning, rain or shine, he was on his corner with a big smile on his face. It was clear that the children and parents depended on him. He worked so hard no matter what the weather was. The old man was struggling as his back was always bent but he persisted and carried on. Seeing his efforts filled me with empathy and I was determined to be hardworking like him. I kept an image of the old man's persistence and hard work in my head to inspire me throughout high school.

Click here to read the rest of Ben's speech.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHOOL EVENTS	ATHLETICS	COLLEGE COUNSELING
November 17 11th Grade Art Students to Getty, 8:00am to 2:30pm Coffee on the Lawn, 8:00am November 19 Parent Night: Mindfulness Parenting, 6:00pm, MPR November 21 Wreath Making with Santee, 10:00am, A14 November 24 Grandparents' and Friends' Day, 8:00am to 12:30pm November 25,26,27 Thanksgiving break	November 17 Middle School Girls' Volleyball: Playoffs, 3:00pm LA Galaxy Soccer Center	The College Counseling office is located in Room 6C (in between Mrs. Hagee's and Mr. Williamson's classrooms). November 17 Rep. Visit: University of Delaware, 12:30pm

Rolling Hills Prep School prides itself on being a forward-looking,
academically rigorous college-prep school with a soul.

Renaissance School believes that bright students who learn differently can rise to
great heights when they become empowered and confident.

Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance Schools

One Rolling Hills Prep Way | San Pedro, CA 90732

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