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SUNDAY LETTER - FEBRUARY 14, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
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RHP/Ren to Host "Relay for Life" on April 30
Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay for Life movement.
I'll admit it, I listen to talks on this subject with a sharper ear that perhaps I did 12 months ago, and, as I listened, it became clear that he was pleading for a South Bay venue for this year's event. Long story short, RHP/Ren will host the "Relay for Life" walk on our campus on Saturday, April 30. Not only will the event bring many people here from across the South Bay, but I'd like to think that our own students and families would consider participating too. Not just to accumulate required service learning hours but also as an opportunity to volunteer together as families. Save the date if this interests you and like the Facebook page!
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VOTE FOR RHP OR REN AS BEST OF THE BEACH! DEADLINE IS FEB. 19!
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The Easy Reader's BEST OF THE BEACH voting is open now. There are several categories, including BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL (category 54). We hope that you will vote for Rolling Hills Prep or Renaissance School.
It only takes a few minutes to cast your vote. Please note that you cannot renter the site once you leave it. Voting ends on February 19.
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ANNUAL GALA: MARCH 5, 2016
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GALA LIVE AUCTION HIGHLIGHT: ADELE CONCERT OF THE SUMMER
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*SPOTLIGHT ITEM*
Adele Concert of the Summer
This concert may be sold out to the public, but NOT TO A LUCKY GALA BIDDER! You and Seven of your friends will be the envy of everyone after you enjoy the very talented and amazing vocals of Adele in a fabulous private Staples Center Luxury Suite on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 @ 7:30 PM which includes VIP Parking.
**This is NOT a Golden Ticket Auction Item**
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GALILEO INNOVATION CAMPS ARE HERE THIS SUMMER
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Galileo Summer Camps ae coming to the RHP/Ren campus this summer. These "Innovation Camps" for elementary and middle school students offer computer coding, engineering, "maker" classes, field trips and much more. We have chosen Galileo to run our summer program because their philosophy of education matches ours perfectly. More information can be found at www.galileo-camps.com. They are running a $150 off promotion this weekend at " Be my innovator." Check it out if you are looking for an exciting offering for your, pre-k through grade 8 son or daughter this summer.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDEES
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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted 300,000 original works during our the year across 28 different categories of art and writing. REGIONAL Gold Key work is currently being considered for national recognition in New York. National Medalists will be announced on Monday, March 14, 2016. Those who receive gold medals on the national level will have their work exhibited in Carnegie Hall along with other celebratory events. Sara Bernal - 2 Honorable Mentions for photography, 1 for writing Kaitlin Buff - 1 silver for photography Elaine Chen - 1 Honorable Mention for photography Alexis Finnie-Jenkins 1 Honorable Mention, 1 silver for drawing and illustration Rachel Kopito - 1 Honorable Mention for drawing and illustration
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| | Tyber Longacre - 2 Honorable Mentions for photography, 1 honorable mention for digital art, 1 silver for photography, 1 gold for photography |
Cade Morris - 2 Honorable Mentions for photography
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| | Jason Sloves - 1 Honorable Mention for photography, 3 Honorable Mentions for design, 2 silver for design, 1 gold for design, 1 honorable mention for writing |
Hanna Soroush - 1 Honorable Mention for photography Sky Wang - 2 Honorable Mentions for drawing and illustration, 1 silver for drawing and illustration
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| | Vera Yu - 5 Honorable Mentions for photography, 1 Honorable Mentions for design, 1 gold for photography |
Kelly Yuan - 2 Honorable Mentions for drawing and illustration
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RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS ARE DUE FEB. 19
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RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS ARE DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Just a gentle reminder that signed re-enrollment contracts with the required non-refundable deposits for next year (2016-2017) are due on Friday, February 19. Re-enrollment contracts submission and deposit payments are online. Please contact Maria Sher at extension 105, if you have not received a contract, or if you need help completing your re-enrollment online.
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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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HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES
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HISTORY QUIZ BOWL IS FEB. 23
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HISTORY QUIZ BOWL 2016
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6PM
Dinner fundraiser is at 5pm. Dinner is NOT included in the cost of admissions to Quiz Bowl. Student Council will provide dessert for purchase.
All team registrations must be turned in by lunch on February 18th to Mrs. Hagee.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE IS FEB. 26
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The middle school dance theme is: DECADES!
Come dressed up in an outfit from your favorite decade! Tickets will go on sale this week.
Friday, February 26
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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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SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
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NHS is helping to promote an event in Long Beach to teach kids about healthy habits, including healthy eating and physical activity. Students from NHS will be volunteering to help get kids active at the fair. One of their goals is to make sure each kid at the fair leaves with a raffle prize. So, they are looking for raffle items kids can use that day to be active: all types of balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, bikes, etc. Items need to be new and each item donated will count as one service hour. There is no limit to the items students can donate, but if they want to donate cash ($10 is one service hour) they can only donate up to $20, or earn 2 service hours.
Items/cash should be turned in to Mrs. Wratschko (Room 8A) by March 4th. This is an awesome opportunity for middle schoolers in particular to get their required hours.
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Make sure to follow us on our social media for all the fun!
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat: @RHPandRen |
| Celebrating Ryan T. at the Senior Day for Boys' Soccer.
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| Explaining Chinese New Year in morning meeting.
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| Special guest Ted Lange visiting AP US History
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| Senior Day for Girls' Soccer. Congrats to Mia E., Amber P., Sami R., Emily S., and Lily Z.
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| Working on speed and cardio in PE.
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SENIOR SPEECH: ISABELLA B.
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 Get good grades, be a good softball player, get a college scholarship, succeed at the highest level. This has been my plan or key to success for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a little girl, I was constantly thinking about the future in my sport and eventually my mind drifted to asking myself, "What if?" "What if college coaches don't like me? What if my game falls off?" The constant recurrence of these questions drove me to miss what was happening in the present. I started focusing on the batter on deck instead of the one in the batter's box. I started worrying about the next game instead of the one I was playing in. I was so set on making everyone proud and not failing that I started to play for other people instead of myself. It was so easy to get caught up in pleasing other people that, before I realized it, I had never learned to please myself. I could never appreciate the triumphs. It was almost like I had a checklist of goals. I would check one off when I achieved it and move on right away. Never stepping back to say myself, "You did good Izzy."
Click here to read the rest of Izzy's speech.
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SCHOOL EVENTS
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February 12-15 Presidents' Weekend
(No School, Office Closed)
February 23, 8:30am-2pm Field Trip: 11th Grade AP US History and 12th Grade AP Psych to Grammy Museum
February 23, 6-8pm History Quiz Bowl
February 24, 9:30am-2pm Field Trip: AP Euro to Norton Simon Museum
February 25, Y Block Coffee House
February 26 Middle School Dance
March 5, Annual Gala & Auction
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Visit our website to see the Athletics schedules.
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