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SUNDAY LETTER - JANUARY 10, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Welcome Back and Happy New Year
We just completed our annual Life in Balance week during which we reminded students of the importance of keeping their lives in balance through exercise, stress reduction techniques, and seeking help when they recognize signs of stress and distress in themselves and others. This year we invited Dr. Michelle Sangalang of UCLA Health to speak to our student body about stress management and mindfulness. Students in grades 8-11 attended the assembly on Wednesday. Meanwhile, at various times of the week students participated in yoga, quiet meditation and journaling, and a stress survey.
Also this week we began a partnership with U Code, a STEM-based organization that teaches coding. Fifteen students have enrolled in our new elective which will be taught together by U Code and our own staff.
Preparations for our Annual Gala and Auction are in full swing. Please make sure to save the date of Saturday evening, March 5, to attend the event in support of our schools. And while I am talking of support, a huge thank-you to all who included the RHP/Ren Annual Fund in their end-of-year giving. We are looking for 100% participation in Annual Fund from all current parents, and some grades are getting closer than others. To give or pledge to the Annual Fund, please click here. Thank you, by the way, for using our Amazon portal for so much of your holiday shopping. The schools benefited by over $1,000 in December alone.
And lots is happening on the construction and facilities fronts as well. You will already have noticed work progressing on the long-awaited traffic light. When completed, a green arrow will facilitate left turns into campus, and the light will facilitate left turns out of campus up the hill. We expect to have it operational well before spring break. Additionally, the Board of Trustees has initiated plans for six new classrooms to be installed prior to next school year to accommodate enrollment growth and to bring the art program up from the lower campus.
Happy New Year to all Huskies everywhere.
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RHP ALL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE IS SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
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The RHP All School Open House is on Saturday, January 30. Please pass the word along to any families who are interested in learning more about our campus. Thank you!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL GALA: MARCH 5, 2016
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SERVICE LEARNING HONOR ROLL
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Congratulations to the students that made the Trimester 1 Service Learning Honor Roll!
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Congratulations to the students who made the 2015-2016 Head of School List for Trimester 1. Those with High Honors have achieved a GPA of 4.00 or higher. Those with Honors have achieved a GPA of 3.50-3.99, no grade below C-, and no more than one C.
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AMAZON AFFILIATE FUNDRAISER PROGRESS
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To date, the Parent Association has earned ~$2,552.33 from our Amazon Affiliate account!
Thanks to those who have been using the link. Remember, anyone can use our link so please pass the word along to your friends and family.
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We are very proud to present the new Husky logo representing Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance Schools! The logo was designed by Rachel Kopito, Class of 2016, and digitized by Megan Morris, Class of 2013.
If you would to use the Husky logo for any print materials or apparel, please contact Heather Ramirez at hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org.
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SENIOR INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
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Rolling Hills Prep School and Renaissance School require seniors to do an unpaid internship in order to graduate. Students have worked in businesses, hospitals, schools, and non-profit organizations. Students are asked to work at least thirty hours per week for two weeks at the end of May.
The goal of the internship is to acquaint young people with the "real world," a world that they have been educated to enter, but do not know very well. They need to observe people at work, help with any tasks they can accomplish, take orders and fulfill jobs, show interest and enthusiasm for a career, practice business etiquette, and learn new skills. Many colleges require students to find and complete internships as part of their graduation requirements. We tell students that this internship is probably the start of several internships that will follow before they find themselves in a permanent job.
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REDESIGNED SAT AND ACT DIAGNOSTIC ON JAN. 11
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Hello Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Parents:
We have partnered with Dov Engelberg from Mulholland Prep to offer redesigned SAT and ACT diagnostic tests for 11th grade students. The scores from these diagnostics will be helpful for students who are considering whether to take the redesigned SAT or ACT. Here are the details:
Redesigned SAT and ACT Diagnostic
Monday, January 11, 2016
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room
Please email me by Monday morning, January 11th to confirm that your student will be participating in the diagnostic testing.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Dyment
Director of College Counseling
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INFO NIGHT FOR FAMILIES IN LADERA HEIGHTS ON JAN. 20
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If you know of any families in the Ladera Heights area, please pass on this message.
Join us for an informational home reception in Ladera Heights on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Bus service from Ladera Heights to RHP is in place for the 2015-2016 school year. Meet staff, faculty, students, and alumni. Learn about the admission process and discover the signature programs of our campus. RHP is just off the 110 fwy on the border of San Pedro and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. To RSVP for this event, please contact Ryan Tillson, Director of Admission, at rtillson@rollinghillsprep.org or 310-791-1101.
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STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE ON JAN. 25
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Chipotle Fundraising Event- Monday, January 25th, 6pm-9pm.
Chipotle at 24631 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance Crossroads
Support Student Council! 50% of proceeds help Student Council, and Student Council makes RHP/Ren GREAT!
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FATHERS' BREAKFAST IS JANUARY 27, 7-8AM
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FATHERS' BREAKFAST
Wednesday, January 27th, 7:00-8:00am
Fathers and students, please join us in the MPR for a morning of delicious food, coffee and bonding time!
Please bring gently used men's business or casual clothing to be donated to "Clothes the Deal", a non-profit organization helping men get back into the workforce, providing them with clothing and mentoring so they can support themselves and their families.
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CLASSICAL NIGHT IS JAN. 28
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Save the date for Classical Night, January 28th, 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature performances by the symphonic band, chorus, and talented soloists. If you are interested in performing and take part in this wonderful annual event, please contact Ms. Lee at slee@rollinghillsprep.org.
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PSAT/NMSQT ONLINE SCORE REPORTS AVAILABLE
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Hello Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Parents:
The online score reports from the October 14th PSAT/NMSQT are now available. To access their online score reports, students can log in to their existing College Board account or create a new account at https://studentscores.collegeboard.org. The College Board has emailed an access code to all students that must be entered once students log in to their account.
We will mail hard copies of score reports after January 15th. At this time, families will receive more information about how to interpret the score reports and best practices and resources for helping your student prepare for taking standardized tests this spring.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Dyment
Director of College Counseling
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE TOUR
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Hello Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Parents:
This June, we will be offering a great opportunity for all upper school students (grades 9-11) to visit colleges in the Pacific Northwest. We will be traveling with another high school, so the original cost announced at the Fall College Night has been reduced to $1,999 per student. Group visits are a great introduction to the college touring process. Students return home more engaged in their college search, and with a better understanding of what types of schools to visit with family.
Colleges we are visiting may include University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Evergreen State College, University of Oregon, Oregon State, Willamette, Lewis & Clark, Reed, and University of Portland.
Our Pacific Northwest College Tour is $1,999 per student, and will be held June 13th - 17th, 2016. Round-trip airfare, ground transportation, quality hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, activities, gratuities, and overnight security are included in the price.
The enrollment deadline is February 1, 2016.
To enroll, or for more details, please go to http://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/1814993dw or call Education First (EF), our travel coordinator, at 888.333.9756 and reference our tour ID: 1814993DW. EF only requires a $99 deposit to enroll, and offers a free monthly payment plan. If you enroll now, your payments will be ~$350/month. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The first five families to enroll will receive $50.00 off the total price.
Click here to download the flyer.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Dyment
Director of College Counseling
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Make sure to follow us on our social media for all the fun!
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat: @RHPandREN
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Surprisingly, this speech isn't about basketball. I even shocked myself- considering all my AP Lang essays always have some tie to basketball. Since it is the start of the new year, I thought maybe I would try to talk about something other than basketball and step away from the "ball is life" story. New year, new Kelli.
We all have those moments where we look back on the past years thinking about what we wish we had done differently. For me, in these past couple of years, I had a lot fewer, "I wish I would have done that"s because I lived my life a little differently. I stepped outside of my comfort zone...
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SENIOR SPEECH: KAITLIN B.
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Going into my freshman year at Narbonne High School, I was very nervous, but I soon found out I had no reason to be. I quickly found a great group of friends, I did well in school, and I excelled on the softball field. My first year of high school went great, it was full of excitement and new adventures. I had the same expectations for my second year, but unfortunately, those expectations were not met.
It became a burden to go to school every day. Drama started to develop between friends and jealousy got the best of some people. I also started to realize that my teachers didn't show any interest in my academic progression. They did not care if their students tried in class or not and some had no student-teacher relationships. My life felt dull and tedious. I woke up in the morning, I went to school, I practiced, I did homework, and then I slept. That was my routine five days a week. It felt like a never ending cycle. My parents noticed a change in me and knew something was wrong..
Click here to read the rest of Kaitlin's speech. |
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SCHOOL EVENTS
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January 11, 6:30pm
Redesigned SAT/ACT Diagnostic Testing
January 13, 5:30pm
High School 101
January 18
MLK Jr. Birthday (No School, Office Closed)
January 19, 8am-2:30pm
Field Trip: 9th Grade Art Students to Getty Museum
January 20, 6:30pm
11th Grade Parent and Student College Night
January 23, 5:30am-8:30pm
High School FTC Robotics
January 25, 5-9pm
Student Council Fundraiser: Chipotle @ Torrance Crossroads
January 27, 7am
Fathers' Breakfast
January 28, 6:30pm
Classical Night
January 30, 10am-12pm
RHP All School Open House
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January 12, 3:15pm
Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Vistalmar @ Marine Park Manhattan Beach
January 12, 3:15pm
Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Hawthorne Math & Science @ Alondra Park
January 12, 5:30pm
Varsity Boys' Basketball vs.@ Betty Ainsworth Rec Center
January 13, 5:30pm Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Pacific Hills @ Pilibos School
January 13, 7pm Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Pacific Hills @ Pillbos School
January 14, 3:15pm Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Vistalmar @ Gaudenti Field
January 15, 3:15pm Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Lennox Academy @ Gaudenti Field
January 15, 5:30pm Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Wildwood @ LA Harbor College
January 15, 7pm Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Wildwood @ LA Harbor College
January 18, 11am Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Reseda High School @ Thousand Oaks High School |
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