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SUNDAY LETTER - JANUARY 31, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
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A Reminder About Our Ban on Disposable Water Bottles
One of you poked me this week on the issue of disposable water bottles. Thank you.
It seems that our policy of discouraging their use (aka "banning them from campus") has fallen into disrepair. I am guessing that a large part of the reason is that we (and by that I mean to say "I") haven't been highlighting, let alone enforcing, the issue frequently or energetically enough. So, here I come . . .
To summarize, about five years ago we took the decision to ban small disposable water bottles from campus. Why? Because these containers do a triple whammy of destruction on the environment: First, their manufacture uses an extraordinary volume of hydrocarbons, contributing to our climate problem worldwide. Second, their disposal takes up huge tracts of landfill space and they never decompose. And third, when they find their way into the oceans they stay there and contribute to vast whirlpools of floating waste. Want more info? Try this: http://www.mrcpolymers.com/PlasticRecyclingFacts.php
So we encourage, nay, mandate, use of reusable water containers. We expect, and soon will begin again to enforce strongly, that students will have their own reusable bottles, and not bring disposable bottle onto campus. Please make sure your son or daughter is equipped with such a bottle, especially those involved in sports. The Parent Association has used its resources to install two cooled water fountains on campus, so there is plenty of opportunity for filling and refilling during the day.
Please join us in educating our children, through our actions as well as our words, about this important policy.
Peter
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ANNUAL GALA: MARCH 5, 2016
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Join in on the Spirit Week fun!
Monday - PJ Day
Tuesday - Tourist Tuesday (aka Hawaiian shirt Day)
Wednesday - Wookie Wednesday (Star Wars Day)
Thursday - Class Color Day
Friday- Funky Friday
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STUDENT FEATURE: KELLI W.
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| | Kelli Watanabe shares her experience transitioning from a public school to Rolling Hills Prep. |
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NO CLASSES ON FEB. 8 - TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DAY
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Teacher Professional Day (No Classes, Office Open)
Monday, February 8
On February 8th, RHP and Ren faculty will be attending a workshop sponsored by the LA Unified School District called "The Power of Mindset, Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students." This day-long workshop provides our faculty with the opportunity to solidify and expand upon methods and best practices for helping our students realize their true potential in and out of the classroom.
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DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JUNIORS
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The Distinguished Young Women of Los Angeles County Scholarship Program for the Class of 2017 will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Loyola Marymount University. Detailed information about the location, agenda, and preparation will be sent to all participants in March. Please note the deadline to apply is Friday, February 12, 2016 and there is absolutely NO COST to participate in Distinguished Young Women. The young women selected to represent Los Angeles County will receive a scholarship and the opportunity to compete for approximately $40,000 in scholarships at the Distinguished Young Women of California program in the summer of 2016. Also, all local participants have the opportunity to receive scholarships from participating universities.
Click here for more information.
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SUPPORT THE COSTA RICA SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT
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On March 28th, students from Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance Schools will embark on a service learning trip for ten days, in conjunction with World Leadership School, to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Eighteen of us are raising money to work on a Community Project that will be designed in consultation with the needs and desires of the Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre citizens.
It is our hope this trip will redefine service as:
- establishing a partnership instead of just donating money.
- understanding the importance of political and financial situations that impact a community.
- being respectful of and participating in different cultures.
- connecting on a personal level and listening to people of this community.
Your donation will directly impact this community. We appreciate your consideration to donate towards our project.
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CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
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On January 18, we celebrated the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. At Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools, the Huskies decided to do a little something extra to honor his work.
Producer: Gabby E.
Camera man: Tom B.
Editor: Tom B.
Brought to you by Media Club.
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SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY HELPLINE
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Directory Deliveries for Community Helpline
Community Helpline needs volunteers for the annual PV Directory Delivery taking place on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Rancho Vista Elementary School. Adults are needed as drivers and students are needed to hand deliver the small phone books. This is a great service learning opportunity for families to volunteer together.
Contact Ms. Ramirez for more information at hramirez@rollinghillsprep.org.
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HUSKIES GIVING BACK: MAKE A WISH FUNDRAISER
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Jack and Lily I. will be participating in the Make a Wish event on April 23, 2016 at their 2-mile walk in Exposition Park in LA.
Walk for Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that celebrates more than 254,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. By participating, you can help bring the life changing impact of a wish to children in your community who battle life threatening medical conditions.
Jack and Lily are walking with the Wish Circle group this year. Last year Wish Circle rose over $15,000 for this worthy cause.
By following, these pages you will see how we are doing raising money for kids like Space junkie Ethan to meet Buzz Aldrin or Kayleigh become the first female player for the NY Rangers.
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I didn't know how personal to make this speech because I don't want anybody to think I am pitying myself or think that I'm complaining about my disability because all complaining does is... nothing. But if I don't say what I want to say, who will?
When I was born I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. From my understanding it's a condition that "disconnects" the nerves in my brain from the ones in my legs - not allowing my legs to move when they want to. When I was little I didn't care that I had a disability. I went to physical therapy every Tuesday and Thursday for 14 years and wore braces that went from my ankles to the top of my thighs that is until I realized that I'm never actually going to be able to walk without a walker. So I stopped. My doctors were upset that I wouldn't continue wearing braces but I didn't find a point in being uncomfortable every day of my life and then still not be able to walk or be happy... Click here to read the rest of Jason's speech. |
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SCHOOL EVENTS
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Febuary 6 Formal @ The Portofino Hotel
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Visit our website to see the Athletics schedules.
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