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SUNDAY LETTER - JANUARY 17, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
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How Are We Doing?
Since the start of the school year, you will have been receiving feedback from us every month on how your son or daughter is doing. You will have come to conferences in October, gotten a follow-up call from his/her advisor soon after, received an update email from at least two subject teachers, and of course seen Trimester One grades in December. Extended mid-year narratives from advisors will arrive within a couple of weeks.
Now it's your turn!
It's at this time of the year that I like to reach out to you to ask for your feedback. Would you take just a few moments to email me ONE thing that you feel we've done particularly well and ONE thing you would like to have seen us do better this year? I very much appreciate receiving these annual pulse-takes, and I do look for trends that help us become better and better each year. You may think I already know about a strong or a weak spot or two, but please don't assume I do. And if you'd prefer to come in and chat, or talk briefly on the phone, then let's do that. Nothing is "off the table" here, so please do let me know.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Peter
(310) 791-1101 x107
(Note: We will do a more extended, formal, and optionally anonymous survey later in the year as well. And new families should know that we also ask students to complete an anonymous "evaluation of program" each year. The more feedback we get, the better we can spot trends.)
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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 who 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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CONGRATULATIONS TO RAFAEL B. AND CHRISTOPHER K.
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Congratulations to juniors Rafael B. and Christopher K. for starting a First Lego League (FLL) Robotics program at Van Deene Avenue Elementary School. In the spring of 2015, Rafe and Chris worked with a group of 6th graders after school in a robotics club to teach the basics of FLL. From September to November, they continued their volunteering at Van Deene by mentoring the students and training the adult coaches to compete in the FLL challenge. This is the first year that Van Deene has competed in the First Lego League challenge. Jennifer Chung, Principal of Van Deene Elementary, recognizes Rafi and Chris for teaching their students about robot design, programming, team-building, and competition. As a result, the school now has a sustainable robotics program for future classes to compete in the First Lego League.
Rafi and Chris have been working with Van Deene on this project since last year, and are currently working on developing a sustainable program to implement in other schools.
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MAGIC BUS SURPRISE FOR THE 8TH GRADERS
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Last Wednesday, the Magic Bus came to campus and surprised the 8th graders with a trip to Mulligan's!
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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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SERVICE LEARNING: CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM WHALE FIESTA ON JAN. 31
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Student Volunteer Opportunity for Whale Fiesta January 31, 2016
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Shifts Available: (9:45am - 12:45pm) & (12:45pm- 4pm) Arts and Crafts
- There will be NO walk-in activities - you must sign up to help out!!!
- Limited space available
- RSVP No later than Tuesday, January 26, 2016
To sign up, please email Ms. Ramirez at hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org.
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HUSKY ALUMNI FEATURE: NIC DANNA '98
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Capt. Nic Danna, 650th Regional Support Group deputy command Judge Advocate, Afghanistan Combat Veteran, and RHP class of 1998, was named the Director of the Office of Military Legal Assistance for the Nevada Attorney General's Office.
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FROM ME TO WE - WE DAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 7
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Fueled by the desire for change, and the hope that the world can be a better place, We Day is the call that brings a generation together. We Day is on Thursday, April 7. If you would like to attend, please see Ms. Ramirez and Ms. Tadeo on Tuesday, January 19, during break or lunch in the office. For the 9th graders that will be on the field trip, you can meet with them on Wednesday during break or lunch. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Ramirez at hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org. |
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MLK DAY IS MONDAY, JAN. 18
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 There is no school and the office will be closed this Monday, January 18, in observance of MLK Day. School will resume on Tuesday, January 19. |
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COFFEE ON THE LAWN ON TUESDAY, JAN. 19
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 Join our Head of School, Director of Upper Schools, and Director of Middle Schools for Coffee on the Lawn on this Tuesday, January 19, during morning drop off! RSVPs are appreciated - please email hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org. Coffee on the Lawn
Tuesday, January 19
Morning Drop Off
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FIELD TRIP: 9TH GRADE ART STUDENTS TO GETTY ON JAN. 19
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Tuesday, January 19th: All 9th grade Art students to the Getty
Chaperones: Rebecca Kandel-Scott, Debbi Gelbart, and Lucinda Rudolph
Departure: 8:15am; Arrival: 2:30pm
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11TH GRADE PARENT AND STUDENT COLLEGE NIGHT IS JAN. 20
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Dear Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance School Parents:
Our 11th Grade Parent and Student College Night will take place next Wednesday, January 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to kick off our college admission orientation season during the month of February. The information presented will be a general overview of the college admission timeline and various components of college admission. Students will receive the 2016 RHP and Ren College Handbook. We recognize you are eager to give your student the best advantage in the college admission process, so the evening will be followed by individual parent meetings during the latter part of January and all of February to discuss your student's specific needs and to create a customized college admission plan. Please send an email to bdyment@rollinghillsprep.org to confirm your attendance at the College Night on the 20th of January.
Parent meetings begin Thursday, January 21st. Student appointments will be scheduled separately with each junior; however, students are welcome to join parent meetings if their schedules permit. We are using Pick-A-Time to schedule parent appointments. You may schedule your appointment now using the link below. This is the same scheduling system used for our Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you have previously registered, then simply enter your email and password. If you have not previously registered, follow the instructions for new users.
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Schedule Your Parent Meeting:
Instructions for New Users:
1. Enter your email address and click on "Login/Create Account".
2. Fill in the required fields and register.
3. For each student, enter a student ID number (student's first and last name concatenated, for example AdamApple) and birthdate.
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Refreshments will be served at College Night. I look forward to seeing you on the 20th of January and meeting with each of you individually in the coming months. If you have any questions, please call 310.791.1101 ext. 110.
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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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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Four years ago, I was a soft kid. I came to America with many dreams. I believed all my dreams would come true easily. However, I was wrong. Before I came here, I lived with my parents. I lived in Xi'an, China. Our home was an apartment located in the city. I loved living there because it was the center where all the action happened. My mom took care of me every day. When I woke up in the morning food would always be on the table. And when I came back from school at night, my mom would cook my favorite food. My favorite food was eggplant and I loved how it made my house smell, but it always tasted even better...
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All my life I have been extremely fortunate. Having an entire village taking care and raising me has been an amazing blessing. Although I love my family, most of the time, there is just one thing that I think about a lot; They are all adults. Not just one or two of them... No... Seven. Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, Semi-Legitimate Grandpa, Auntie, Auntie and Uncle. However, they taught me to see the world from a different perspective, a more mature perspective. Not just life in Torrance, Hermosa, or Gardena... But from Silver Lake, Monterey Park, and East LA. My family set the groundwork for me to come into my own and I think they've done a marvelous job.
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SCHOOL EVENTS
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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 18, 11am
Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Reseda High School @ Thousand Oaks High School January 19 Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. New Roads @ Santa Monica College January 19, 3:15pmVarsity Boys' Soccer vs. New Roads @ Gaudenti Field January 20, 5:30pmVarsity Girls' Basketball vs. Lennox Academy @ LA Harbor College January 20, 7pmVarsity Boys' Basketball vs. Lennox Academy @ LA Harbor College January 21, 3:15pmVarsity Boys' Soccer vs. Hawthorne Math & Science @ Alondra Park January 21, 3:15pmVarsity Girls' Soccer vs. Hawthorne Math & Science @ Gaudenti Field January 21, 3:30pmMiddle School Boys' Basketball vs. Rolling Hills Country Day @ Basketball Court on Campus January 21, 3:30pmMiddle School Girls' Soccer @ Rolling Hills Country Day January 22, 5:30pmVarsity Girls' Basketball vs. New Roads @ LA Harbor College January 22, 7pmVarsity Boys' Basketball vs. New Roads @ LA Harbor College January 23, 3:30pmVarsity Girls' Basketball vs. California Academy of Math & Science @ LA Harbor College January 23, 7pmVarsity Boys' Basketball vs. California Academy of Math & Science @ LA Harbor College |
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