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SUNDAY LETTER - DECEMBER 13, 2015
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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Finals Week Logistics
All the logistics for first trimester finals week are in this Sunday letter, as well as being calendared on both schools' websites. Upper schoolers and any 8th graders taking upper school classes will sit exams and have associated early dismissals, bus schedules, and lunch deliveries, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Monday and Tuesday for them will be devoted to in-class review sessions. Middle school scheduling is normal Monday and Tuesday, but look for their special schedules Wednesday through Friday.
Also further down in this letter is information about immunizations and the California State changes that will be effective January 1. The information is essential for current 5th and 6th grade families and on an "FYI" basis for others. In a nutshell, measles immunizations are added as a requirement for attendance at any school in California, however, proof of immunization is required only upon entering 7th grade or changing school. When proof is required, families may no longer opt out of immunization and attend a California public or private school, unless a request for exemption is filed with the school (in our case with Yesela Tadeo ytadeo@rollinghillsprep.org) by January 1, 2016. No action by current families is required at the moment except by any current 5th or 6th grade families wanting an exemption. Everyone else is grandfathered in. However, if your family has a sibling newly applying to ANY GRADE at either school for the fall, and you want an exemption, you must request that exemption by January 1.
Peter
P.S.
Please join David Maher, Heidi Morris, and myself for a holiday coffee on the lawn this Tuesday during morning drop off.
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USE OUR AMAZON LINK FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
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SCHEDULES FOR FINALS WEEK
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Here are the schedules for finals week. Rolling Hills Prep - Upper SchoolRenaissance School - Upper SchoolRHP & REN - Middle Schools Upper School, please note the lunch schedule. Lunch on Monday and Tuesday is 12-12:50 p.m. Lunch on Wednesday is 12:15-12:45 p.m. Regular lunch options will be available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There will be no lunch delivery on Thursday or Friday. You must bring your own lunch if you are staying for science reviews.
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Students Need These Immunizations to Start 7th Grade:Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) -1 dose (Whooping cough booster usually given at ages 11 and up) Measles-containing vaccine (MMR) - 2 doses (Usually given at 12 months of age and 4-6 years of age) This school immunization law affects all students in public and private schools. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization. Click here for more information.
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HOLIDAY COFFEE ON THE LAWN THIS TUESDAY
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Dear Husky parents,
Please join Peter McCormack, David Maher, and Heidi Morris this Tuesday for a holiday themed coffee on the lawn during morning drop off! Come to ask questions or just to chat. Pastries and coffee will be provided. RSVPs to hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org are appreciated. Thank you!
Holiday Coffee on the Lawn
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Morning Drop Off
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CLIMBING WALL ON CAMPUS THIS TUESDAY
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On Tuesday, Dec. 15, we will have a climbing wall on campus from 1:30-3:30 for students in both middle (1:30-2:30) and upper school (2:30-3:30). Students who wish to climb on the wall need to complete a Rock Release WOGA form.
Forms should be submitted to advisors by Monday at the latest. Students climbing the wall MUST HAVE CLOSED TOE SHOES.
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UCODE CLASS NEXT TRIMESTER
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 As we will announce on Monday during Morning Meeting, RHP & REN is beginning a partnership with UCODE, a STEM-based school located in the South Bay, to provide a coding class for interested students. The class is being offered during Y Block as a pilot program during the second trimester. Any interested middle or upper school students without previous Y Block commitments should e-mail Mr. Maher next week to be put on the roster.
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SENIOR SPEECH: LILY ZUKER
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When I was in elementary and middle school I quickly realized that I did not learn as fast as everyone else. I had trouble grasping the concepts and it made me feel like a failure. I remember studying for a test in 6th grade. I made dozens of flash cards and even woke up early to study. I entered the class with confidence that I could succeed. However, as I sat down to take the exam, a large wave of fear had crashed down on my body. I forgot some of the information that I had recited perfectly a few hours ago. My confidence rapidly decreased and I wanted to disappear from this nightmare. After the test was over, my self worth sunk to an all time low. I kept hearing my friends say that the test was super easy and they didn't even study. When the teacher finished grading the exams, she handed them back to most of the students with a huge smile on her face saying, "Good job!" and "Well done!" Then, she passed back mine. She placed the paper, upside down on my desk. No words came out of her mouth. Not even a smile. I carefully turned the paper around and saw a 69% printed in red on the corner of the paper... Click here to read the rest of Lily's speech. |
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SENIOR SPEECH: RAY ESTRADA
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 This may be of surprise to some, but this speech isn't about baseball or any sports for that matter. It's about determination. I like music. My musical taste as some of you know is not "mainstream." I like classic rock, alternative, blues, reggae, and other genres. The binding factor for me is the rhythm and lyrics. They mean something. I like to decipher the lyrics. One song's lyrics have stuck with me ever since I heard it. That song is Soulfight, by a band nobody knows called the Revivalists. The chorus reads like this: "So I'm gonna stand here by your fire, cause it's a cold one tonight/I'm taking care of Soulfight, and you're the reason why/ I don't ask questions and I don't tell no lies, that's the reason why/ I'm taking care of Soulfight, and you're the reason why." The question is: what is Soulfight?... |
SCHOOL EVENTS
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December 14 & 15
Special Schedule for Upper School Review
December 16-18
Upper School Final Exams
December 18
Final Day of Trimester 1
December 21-January 3
Winter Break
January 4
Teacher Professionals Day (No Classes)
January 5
First Day of Trimester 2
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| The College Counseling office is located in Room 6C (in between Mrs. Hagee's and Mr. Williamson's classrooms).
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