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11595 King RoadRoswell Georgia 30075
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In This IssuePowder Puff Football
A Wrinkle In Time
Teacher and StaffHoliday Luncheon
RHS Orchestra
Bruster's Spirit Night
NHS Yard Sale
Anchor Club Fundraiser
Tennis Fundraiser
Winter Semi-Formal
Work Based Learning
Directories Available
STUDENT SERVICES
SENIORS
PTSA
Volunteer
ATHLETICS
FULTON COUNTYSCHOOLS
COMMUNITY NEWS
RHS Calendar
Nov 30-Dec 2...A Wrinkle inTime, RHS Auditorum
Wed Dec 6...8:45AM PTSAMtg, Conf Rm
December 1, 2017
TONIGHT! Powder Puff to Fight Cancer
This Friday at Roswell High's stadium at 6:30 PM,Roswell's National Honors Society will be hosting apowder puff football game! This is a friendly flag-football game where junior girls face off againstsenior girls as guys cheer them on from the sidelines.This fun game will raise money for the LeukemiaLymphoma Society to help fight cancer! They will beselling tickets for $3, concessions, and acceptingdonations. Watch an entertaining game and and havefun socializing with friends. Come on down for thepowder puff game at 6:30 PM kickoff this Friday,December 1st at RHS!
Two More Shows! Tonight at 7 and Saturday at 2!Tickets are $7 at the door.
A Wrinkle In Time Presented by RHS Theatre Troupe Through special arrangement with Stage Partners.
Mtg, Conf Rm
Thur Dec 7...7PM BandWinter Concert , Aud
Mon Dec 11...7PM WinterChoral Concert w CMS, RHSAuditorium
Wed Dec 13...7:15AM SGCMtg, Media Tech Ctr
Wed Dec 13...9:30AM KathaStuart Comm Mtg at HembreeSprings ES
Thurs Dec 14...7PM WinterChoral Concert w EPMS,RHS Auditorium
Dec 16... The Snow Ball
Wed Dec 20, 6PM...Dr.Shaw's Town Hall Meeting,RHS Auditorium
Thu Dec 21...Last Day ofFirst Semester
Fri Dec 22- Sun Jan 7...Winter Break Jan 4 & 5...Teacher WorkDays
Mon Jan 8...First Day ofSecond Semester
Final Exam Schedule
Tuesday, December 191st period 8:20 - 10:202nd period 10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, December 203rd period 8:20 - 10:204th period 10:30 - 12:30
Thursday, December 215th period 8:20 - 10:206th period 10:30 - 12:30
School dismissed at 12:30each day. Buses will runnormal routes at that time.
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Stage adaptation By: Morgan Gould, From the novel by: Madeleine L'Engle Directed by special guest director: Jan Jensen A Wrinkle In Time is a fun, imaginative adventure for all ages that follows Meg Murry, herlittle brother Charles Wallace, and schoolmate Calvin on a mission to rescue Meg andCharles Wallace's Father. With the help of Charles Wallace's friends, Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsitand Mrs Which, the heroes travel through time and space, encounter strange situations andpeople, and learn their inner strengths as they wrinkle time to rescue father.
RHS PTSA will host the 2017 Holiday Luncheon for Teachersand Staff on December 19, 2017We need your help to make it successful. Please see the sign up genius link below to sign up foran item or supply for this event. Your help is needed on the 19th as well. Slots for set up, servingand break down are on the sign up as well.
Are you one of those people that has a flair for decorating? We could use your help transformingthe Cafeteria into an inviting Winter Wonderland for this event. Please contact Liz Rains- 770-861-9706 or [email protected] for more details.
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RHSO Holiday Concert December 5th at 7PM
Come enjoy an evening of holiday musicprovided by our own RHS Orchestra,featuring performances by the 8th gradeorchestras from Crabapple MS and ElkinsPointe MS. Admission is free, however
reserved seats can be purchased for $5 [email protected].
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy todonate to our annual Toys for Tots drive.Collection boxes will be located outside the
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Collection boxes will be located outside theauditorium doors. Thank you! HappyHolidays!!!
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Roswell Orchestra News
Chamber Orchestra students perform atthe 40th Annual Roswell AdultRecreation Center's ThanksgivingLuncheon. The attendees were verycomplimentary of the students andimpressed with their level ofprofessionalism during theperformance.
Orchestra and band studentsrepresent Roswell High Schoolat the Fulton County HonorOrchestra event on November13th and 14th
Orchestra students perform atGMEA's Solo and Ensemblefestival at Riverwood HighSchool on November 11th .
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Bruster's Spirit NightSponsored by the RHS National Honor Society to benefit theLeukemia & Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients program
Thursday, December 7th4pm - 9pm
And Coming Up...December 12 Benefit Night at Your Pie. Click HERE for flyer.
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RHS 2017-2018 School Calendar
Thu Aug 3...Freshman OrientationMon Aug 7...First Day Thur Aug 24...9th Gr Parent Night/Aud/6:30pmFri Sep 1...Full DayRelease/Students OffMon Sep 4...Labor DayHoliday/Schools ClosedThur Sep 7...12th Grade ParentNight/Aud./6:30pmThur Sep 14...Open HouseWed Sep 20...Underclass StudentPicturesFri Oct 6 ...TeacherWorkday/Students OffMon Oct 9...Columbus Day/SchoolsClosedWed Oct 11...Half DayRelease/PSAT DayThur Oct 12...11th Grade ParentNight/Aud./6:30pmFri Oct 13...Homecoming GameSat Oct 14...Homecoming Dance Tue Nov 14...PTSA V.I.P. 9th
And Coming Up...December 12 Benefit Night at Your Pie. Click HERE for flyer.
Ready to clean out those closets and the garage before the New Year?Need another tax deduction? Want to help fight cancer?
Well you can do all three by bringing items we can sell at the Roswell High School Yard Sale tothe RHS parking lot by the stadium Friday, December 8th from 5pm-10 pm and receive a taxdeductible donation form from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The yard sale will be SaturdayDecember 9th from 7am-3pm. All proceeds will go the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society inRoswell High School's quest to maintain their #1 standing in the state and Top 10 standing in thecountry as a top fundraising school. Help Roswell High School reach its goal of $40,000 and helpthose who really need help fighting cancer.
Anchor Club Fundraiser: Schermer Pecans
The Roswell Anchor Club is selling a variety of pecan products from Schermer's Pecan Companyof Glennville, GA just in time for the Holiday season. This pecan company has been in businessfor over 70 years and their pecans are top-notch. Click link to see them featured in SouthernLiving's September 2017 issue-- https://schermerpecans.com/blogs/blog/pecan-news-southern-living-shares-our-story-in-2017-sept-issue. Products range from 16 oz. bags of pecan halves and pieces, perfect for baking, to 12 oz. giftbags of cinnamon, dark chocolate or chocolate caramel cluster pecans, great for hostess orteacher gifts. Each bag is $12. Profits from this fundraiserwill go towards helping the Anchor Clubsupport various service organizations likeBlessings in a Backpack, Georgia Artists withDisabilities, the Ronald McDonald House, andthe North Fulton Chapter of March for Babies. Anchor Club members will be selling thesepecan treats on Saturday, December 9 from 10- 2 p.m. in front of Anna's Hallmark store, next
to Fresh Market and T.J. Maxx, or you cancontact Anchor Club vice president, AbigailMellor at [email protected] for anyorders.
Grade OnlyMon-Fri Nov 20-24... ThanksgivingBreakSat Dec 16...Winter Semi-FormalTue-Thur Dec19-21...Exam HalfDaysThur Dec 21...End of SemesterFri-Wed Dec 22-Jan. 3...WinterBreak
Thur Jan 4...TeacherWorkday/Students OffFri Jan 5...Prof. Dev. Day/StudentsOffMon Jan 8...Second SemesterBeginsMon Jan15...M.L.K. Jr.Holiday/Schools ClosedThur Jan 25...Rising 9th GradeParent NightFeb 1...Leadership 20/20Fri Feb 16...Hurricane Irma Makeup dayMon Feb 19...Presidents' DayHoliday/Schools ClosedThur Feb 22...Honors/AP/DualEnrollment Information NightTue Mar 6...10th Grade ParentNight/Aud/6:30pmThur Mar 8...Full DayRelease/Students OffFri Mar 9...TeacherWorkday/Students OffMon Mar 12...Prof. Dev.Day/Students OffSat Mar 24...PROMMon-Fri Apr 2-6...Spring BreakThur Apr 12...Senior ParentGraduation MeetingThur Apr 26...V.I.P. Night/MainGym/6pmThur Apr 26...HonorsNight/Aud./7pmFri-Wed May 18-23...Senior ExamsTue-Thur May 22-24...Exam HalfDaysThur May 24...GraduationThur May 24...Last Day ofSchool/End 2nd SemesterFri May 25...PostplanningMon May 28...Memorial Day
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The winter semi-formal The Snow Ball will be held in the RHS cafeteria on SaturdayDecember 16, from 8-11 pm. Tickets will be one low price of $20.
Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning
Attention Juniors, The number one question I get asked by 12th graders is, "How can I sign up forWork Based Learning?" Students can sign up during the course selection period in February withMrs. Flemister in F116. You must be a senior at Roswell with a good attendance and disciplinerecord. Work Based Learning is a program that allows students to leave school early and earn highschool credit while working an unpaid internship or a PAID job! Please contact Mrs. Flemister,[email protected], 470-254-4517.
Directories Now Available
Student directories were distributed this week for the families who receive one as part of theirPTSA membership package. Please ask your child if they received one. There are a limited amountof extra copies available at the front office for $5 (exact) cash. If you are unsure if you orderedone, you can email the directory chairperson at [email protected].
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Juniors and Seniors considering college at Gwinnett Tech or The University of North Georgia canvisit their Representatives here on December 5th. To attend, sign up through Student Services.
The Importance of School Selection, Merit Aid, and Test Prep
Merit aid can play a major role in school selection, and test scores can determine how much meritaid you will receive. By understanding how these three critical components work together, you willbe able to build a successful strategy for the future. Join Stuart Canzeri of Peachtree CollegePlanning and Dr. Jed Applerouth as they discuss the importance of school selection, merit aid, andtest prep.
The Importance of School Selection, Merit Aid, and Test PrepThursday, December 14th
6:30pm - 8:00pmat Alpharetta Public Library
at Alpharetta Public Library
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SENIORS
Good news seniors and parents! The deadline to order a senior ad has been extended throughDecember 4th. Please visit jostensadservice.com to purchase.
Graduation Announcements and Accessories can be ordered at at Balfour.com. Informationpackets went home with Seniors early November, but are also available in the front office.Click here to read an email from Balfour shared earlier through RHS Administration.
Did you pay the Senior Class Dues on the Registration Form at the beginning of the school year?This fee includes your cap and gown order. Complete the registration/dues form and return it to theFront Office. Don't forget to include your height so the correct gown size is ordered.
PTSAPrint a 2017-18 PTSA Membership Form
Teacher Mini Grants AwardedYour PTSA membership dollars continue to be at work through our RHS staff and our students! This year, your PTSAMembership dues allowed us to support around $6,000 in mini-grants to teachers so they may enhance their classrooms and makelearning come alive for our students. Please consider joining PTSA even now, as your PTSA dues will continue to help ourstudents throughout year. Just as our opportunities to support our teachers are new every year, your commitment to join PTSA isnew each year. RHS PTSA does no fundraising, like selling wrapping paper or holding fun runs, so your PTSA Membershipsreally count. We are committed to putting your financial commitment into use the year of your generous donation, so stay tuned aswe report how we support throughout the rest of the school year. Here is a summary of the grants that were awarded in October:
chemistry lab equipmetnbooks for ESOL literature classes AP prep books and flash cards for AP US History and AP World Historya school-wide license to Nearpod educational websiteRecurve bows and arrows for P.E. classes interactive science equipment for both AP and general Environmental classes FANgeopolitics, a fantasy football-like program using current events for World History classes 5 Breakout EDU lock boxes, where students work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles to open alocked box, for the Social Studies departmentVertiflex mobile file cart and folders for a remedial reading and writing teacher .
On behalf of the thousands of students who will be the recipients of these innovative additions to Roswell High, thank you! Onbehalf of the Mini Grant recipients, thank you for believing in their vision in going the extra mile. Finally, PTSA thanks you forinvesting in the futures of our students - our children. Together we are making a significant impact on instruction!
Share Your News in the RHS PTSA Friday Newsletter or on our Facebook Page!To share your news and events, awards, fundraisers, and pictures, please submit to [email protected] by Wednesday of theweek that you would like to run in the Friday newsletter. Any student pictured must have a media release on file with the school.
PTSA welcomes you to share your news on our Facebook page, Roswell High School PTSA. If you are not a member yet, pleasejoin us! If you have something to share with the RHS Community, please email us at [email protected].
Become a PTSA Business PartnerWe are currently signing on Business Partners whose sole purpose is to fund our Scholarships! This is an additional place you or your company may support ourRHS students. We have had a great response so far and welcome anyone interested to inquire here: [email protected]
Volunteer at RHS!
RHS Media Tech Center is in need of volunteers to help monitor students, help with check in and out, collect money for photo copying and other taskseach day during lunches, 11:30-1:30. Click on the Sign Up to find a shift to fit your schedule! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084ca4af2da46-media
RHS Copy Room Committee has daily shifts making copies and finishing packets for our teachers. Flexible shifts allow you to choose a time duringthe school day that works best for you. Email Betsy Trively at [email protected] to sign up or for more information. Our teachers LOVE the additional supportour volunteers give them!
Greeters needed! As a greeter, volunteers will man the front desk and assist visitors with sign in or information. For more information, contact AmyArnett at [email protected] ...View the Sign Up Genius at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4EAEA62DAB9-rhsgreeter2
All volunteers at RHS must complete the Fulton County Volunteer Registration
ROSWELL ATHLETICS
HORNET WRESTLERS HOST 1st HOME MATCH vs. Marist & South Gwinnett
Roswell Rotary Honor Air Tournament a Huge Success
Read These Stories and Catch up on More Hornets Sports News! http://roswellathletics.org/
Get the schedule for all of your favorite RHS teams!Check out the RHS Sports calendar to find out when and where your Hornets teams are competing.
We will once again be offering you the convenience of purchasing event tickets online through GoFan! Once you set up youraccount, all of your future purchases are very easy and can even be done through the smartphone app. Steps...1. Set up an account on the GoFan website or App or login to the account you used last year.2. Find Roswell High School and purchase your tickets.3. Your QR code will be emailed to you or you can find it in the app.4. You can even screenshot your QR code and text it to your student or present it at the gate.5. Please do not click redeem tickets.
No more waiting in line to buy a ticket! Please email Megan Huss at [email protected] with any questions.
GoFan Website: https://gofan.co/app/events/6906?utm_source=crm&utm_campaign=game-link-week6
GoFan IOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gofan-high-school-tickets/id1049091284?mt=8
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Boys SoccerThere will be a Mandatory Boys Soccer meeting on Monday Dec 4th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Returning players, new players, and
There will be a Mandatory Boys Soccer meeting on Monday Dec 4th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Returning players, new players, andanyone interested in learning more should attend with at least one parent.
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FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Please read the FCS funding shortfall plan, updated November 27, 2017 You may also find this information by visiting the Fulton County Schools website.
Katha Stuart Community Meeting December 13Please join School Board Member Katha Stuart, District 1, at her next Community Meeting on Wednesday, December 13th at 9:30a.m. at Hembree Springs Elementary School. Superintendent Jeff Rose will be Mrs. Stuart's guest speaker.
Farewell set for Old Milton HSThe old Milton High School near downtown Alpharetta is opening its doors Saturday, December 9, from noon to 4 p.m., to give thecommunity a last stroll down memory lane before the building is prepared for demolition.Current and former Milton students, principals, faculty and community members will come together to commemorate the building'spast - and the property's future - in a farewell celebration. The building will be torn down this winter to make way for the newNorth Fulton STEM high school.Visitors can drop by any time during the four-hour event and visit areas inside and outside of the school. Yearbooks, pictures offormer graduating classes and other Milton memorabilia will be on display, and there will be musical performances by alumni,former faculty, and current students. Food trucks also will be on site, making this a fun time for the entire family. While the eventis focused on celebrating the past, information about the new STEM high school will be available in the auditorium.Read more HERE
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