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SUNDAY LETTER - FEBRUARY 21, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
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A Hive of Husky Activity
OK, I know, two mixed fauna metaphors, but anyway . . .
With the gala coming up on March 5 ( Mary and I just bought our tickets and our Golden Tickets-Did you buy yours yet?) the Development Office is in high-activity mode. A very hardworking and committed group of parents, led by Stephanie Byers, is already putting in long hours to make sure the event will be a spectacular one for us. After the annual fund, the gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Have your kids told you about the luxury Staples Center suite for the sold out Adele concert? Or the romantic getaways in Paris or New Orleans? Further information is here. Buy your tickets now! Only the Admission Office is more active at the moment as they process scores of applications for next fall. We will grow enrollment next year and are already looking at a record-breaking 110 applications (versus 90 at the same time last year) to fill approximately 60 spots. So, as returning families, please get your contracts back to the business office by this week. And, as a courtesy to newly applying families and the admission office's assessment of how many places are available, please let the business office know by tomorrow if you will not be taking up your place next year, or if, for whatever reason, you need more time to send in your contract. And the office of College Counselor Burnie Dyment is running in a close third place for activity level as acceptances begin coming in for the class of 2016 (Cal Poly Pomona and West Point US Army Academy this week) at the same time as she is meeting one-on-one with class of 2017 students and parents. The college counseling process is very individualized here, and our students benefit not only from Ms. Dyment's close attention and deep knowledge, but also from letters of support from teachers and advisors with relationships developed over several years to back up academic and co-curricular records.
Phew! I'm tired just writing this!
Peter
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ANNUAL GALA: MARCH 5, 2016
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Click here to become a sponsor or donate an auction item. |
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GALA LIVE AUCTION HIGHLIGHT: AN UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL LA KINGS EXPERIENCE
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An Up-Close & Personal L.A. Kings Experience
The winner will receive 4 lower bowl seats which includes access passes to the exclusive Chairman's Room and complimentary parking to a game in the 2016-17 season. The post-game meet & greet includes an autograph, photographs with a select Kings player, and an autographed hockey stick from All Star Defensive man Drew Doughty.
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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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PAWPRINTS: VOLUME 7, ISSUE 3
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Check out the latest issue of PawPrints!
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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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SIGN UP FOR THE HUSKY SNOW TRIP ON FEB. 27
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Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools
Ski and Snowboard Trip
Saturday, February 27, 2016
The trip is open to all RHP/Renaissance students, faculty and staff. Bus maximum capacity is 40...so space is limited.
All participants who wish to take part in our ski/snowboard trip to Snow Summit near Big Bear Mountain will depart from school campus on a chartered bus at 5:30 AM. Participants must be on campus by 5:15 A.M. Participants will be able to bring their own equipment or rent equipment in advance (including a helmet, if they wish). We expect the trip to return to campus around 7:00 PM.
The cost is $100 per participant. All checks should be made payable to Rolling Hills Preparatory School and should be turned in with the waiver forms by Wednesday, February 24, 2016. In addition to the cost above, participants will also want to pack food for lunch or bring money to buy food in the lodge.
Two waivers need to be signed for students to take part in the trip. The waiver for the school can be downloaded here, but the waiver for the mountain is electronic and all participants must go to this link (http://goo.gl/wMxz4i) and complete the questions asked.
Participants interested in the trip must turn in all waivers and the $100 payment to the main office by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
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HUSKY NEWS NETWORK - BROUGHT TO YOU BY MEDIA CLUB
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Watch last week's HNN video, brought to you by Media Club. |
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UPPER SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL IS MARCH 17-19
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Little Shop of Horrors
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Warner Grand Theatre San Pedro March 17, 18, 19 7:00 pm Advance Tickets $17 At the Door $20
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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!
Friday, February 26 Come dressed up in an outfit from your favorite decade! Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in Mrs. Johnston's room. You can also purchase tickets at the door. |
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HUSKIES GIVING BACK: STUFFED ANIMALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
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For the past month, Evin W. (7th grade RHP) and Mrs. Cowgill coordinated a stuffed animal drive for foster children in the Orange County adoption court. Over 300 stuffed animals were collected! Congratulations to Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. A's advisory for collecting the most donations! A root beer float party was thrown for anyone who donated a stuffed animal.
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SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: RELAY FOR LIFE ON APRIL 30
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| Host mom Santee with Ms. Ramirez at the PV Relay for Life committee kickoff.
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The PV Relay For Life will be held on our campus on Saturday, April 30. Stay tuned for more details! For now, follow the Facebook page. |
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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 |
| Izzy B. was recognized as a Student of the Month by the San Pedro Rotary Club this week. She was recognized not only for her softball achievements, but also for her artistic and academic successes and her work with the Boys and Girls Club.
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| Higher Education options for students with learning differences.
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| Learning about DSLR cameras in photo class.
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| We Day Club selling cookies to raise money for a service project benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.
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 We were waiting in line looking at the crazy menu of ice cream when I received a phone call. I went outside in the brisk air and answered. My uncle Will had called. He asked if I wanted to be a Camera Production Assistant (PA) for a Disney shoot. Without hesitation I said yes. My aunt was waiting in the car and was looking at me like I was crazy because I was so excited. Once we got back to the house, I told the rest of my family and they were beyond excited and jealous for me. I waited the next two weeks only for the shoot to be pushed back two more, three weeks ago from this weekend...
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SCHOOL EVENTS
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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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