RHS Weekly Announcements     |    October 9, 2020

Hello, Ram families!

Happy Friday to you!

Materials distribution Wednesday, October 14th

Select teachers have prepared materials for students to pick up in preparation for second nine weeks.  I know that Math 1, 2 and 3 students have workbooks that some folks collected when they came in for pictures.  If your Ram is in Math 1, 2 or 3 and you have not gotten the workbook, please plan to come by school between 8 AM and 3 PM on Wednesday.  Select other teachers have also prepared materials and will notify students if they need to gather materials for the second nine weeks.

NC Countdown to College -- October 19th-30th

THIS YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 2 WEEKS which means 2 weeks of free applications for those institutions that are waiving fees!  Over 40 North Carolina schools will waive their application fees on CFNC.org during these two weeks!

Governor’s School Parent Informational Virtual Meeting

If you are interested in this summer opportunity for your Ram, the meeting will be held on October 14th at 6PM.  See this material if you are interested.

FYI: Wake County Community Food Hubs

Our partners at Wake County Cooperative Extension have set up community food hubs to continue our work in providing students and families with access to food. Please share with your families and appropriate staff

Have you reserved your Boston Butt?

Remember that our Rams Athletic Club is pre-selling Boston Butts to be ready for pick-up on Nov. 24th from 1-5PM.  Please reserve yours today.

Upcoming virtual college visits:  (click the link below to sign up)

St. Augustine's University, Oct.13 @ 2:15 pm

UNC Asheville, Oct. 14 @ 2:15 pm

UNC Chapel Hill, Oct. 15 @2:15

Link to sign up for virtual college visits:  https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/rhsstudentservices/grade-level-information/seniors/college-virtual-visits-to-rhs

Senior Meetings with Counselors

Individual senior meetings are still being held through October 14.  All seniors are required to meet with their counselor to discuss important senior information. Seniors who have NOT met with their counselor should click on the link below, click on their assigned counselor's name and schedule an appointment.  If there are questions, students are parents are welcome to contact the student's counselor.

Link to the counselor directory to schedule a meeting time for individual senior meetings:

https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/rhsstudentservices/directory/meet-our-staff

Interested in the CCP Program? 

An informational session video for Rolesville High students is here!  Check out:https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/rhsstudentservices/career-college-promise for the link to the recording & PowerPoint info.  The recording details important program information for NEW and CONTINUING CCP students!

National Achievers Society Interest Meeting

There will be an interest meeting on Monday, October 12th at 3PM for students who are interested in becoming a member of NAS.  Those who are interested need to email Ms. Key at tkey@wcpss.net for a code to enter the Google Meet.  Please do not wait until the last minute to request the code as she needs time before the meeting to prepare.

From PTSA

Please support RHS PTSA through the purchase of a $5 Belk charity ticket (RHS PTSA keeps 100% of proceeds) and you will receive $10 off your first purchase with your charity ticket sale. Easy way to buy the perfect gift for your student, mom or someone else that deserves to be spoiled which also can include you! Go to https://belk.donately.com/donate.html and select NC, Raleigh Triangle Town Center, Rolesville High School PTSA to support. Sale is 10/9-10/11/20. Thank you for your continued support!  

These forms have been updated to extend the no fuss through October 31st (instead of 9/30/20) & the membership form has the Amazon link updated to include Rolesville High School PTSA because there was another Rolesville in a different state. 

Regarding Use of the Fields and Courts at RHS

Except for use of facilities for athletics workouts when appropriate, the fields and courts are not to be used.  WCPSS posted this at the start of the pandemic and has not lifted these restrictions.  I genuinely do not want anyone to get in trouble for trespassing, so I am sending a reminder today.

REPEAT

Remaining Asynchronous Days for RHS

As many of you are aware, WCPSS has determined that each school can designate one day per week as an asynchronous day.  Oct. 14th and 28th have been set as RHS asynchronous days.  Students will have assignments that must be submitted and will be used for attendance purposes.  Staff will use this time for feedback to students, meetings such as IEP meetings, tutoring with individuals and groups of students, planning with their like-content colleagues and more.  

Senior Makeup Pictures

We have Nov. 12th as the date for these.  We will send more information as we are prepared to address senior pictures. 

Immunizations for Seniors, including Virtual Academy

We are making one more attempt to get the shot records for our seniors.  Per state law, whether a student is on site or in virtual school, shot records are required.  We will have to exclude students (suspend) beginning October 12th if we do not have records.  Is is extremely important to contact Jane Stever (jstever@wcpss.net) to share a copy of your senior’s shot record if you have been contacted regarding absence of a record.

Chromebook Updates

If your student has a WCPSS-provided Chromebook, it is very important that the computer be shut down every night.  There are updates that are pushed out overnight and need to run when the computer is turned in the morning.  PLEASE have this discussion with your Ram to help the computers run well.

What if my Ram’s WCPSS-issued Chromebook or Hotspot is not working properly?

WCPSS has a family help desk to support your needs.  Please visit https://www.wcpss.net/domain/17256.  You will complete a form online to which a WCPSS employee from the Help Desk will respond with a call to you.

Virtual Senior Parent Night

While we are still building the senior year as we go, the counselors have provided a link to a virtual presentation that we normally share in our auditorium.  Senior parents, please take time to listen to the presentation to help you know what to anticipate for the senior year..  This presentation is online on the Student Services page.  The presentation has been recorded in Spanish as well as English.  The presentations will stay online to allow parents to view it.  There is also an FAQ form for parents to submit questions after they view the presentation.

Yearbook Orders

The 2020-2021 yearbook is going to be a book to treasure for years to come.  Make sure to purchase early to get the LOWEST PRICE of the year.  If you choose to personalize your book (students can choose from monograms, crests, name stamps) you will be able to choose 4 FREE Icons as well during this Back to School Promotion! See more details about this offer here.  Please note – this offer ends on October 23rd. You may click here for easy purchase online at http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01123709

Financial Aid Advisor

Our new advisor, Linda Taylor,  will begin working in her role on Sept. 14th.  She will be available for our school on Wednesdays from 9AM - 2PM.  She will be working onsite most of the time.  The financial aid video has been posted to our website.  I just want to be certain that parents are aware that they can make appointments to speak with her.  I am not certain how she will want to be contacted just yet, but I want to put it on your radar.  You are always welcome to call the school and ask for the Student Services Department to connect with her.

From the Rolesville Athletic Club

The RAC has t-shirts, hoodies, visors, shorts, hats, umbrellas and other merchandise. Get a peek of some of what we have on hand. You can always order online for custom gear.

Join the Rolesville Athletic Club (RAC)

Our athletic boosters invite parents to join.  Go to www.racnc.com to find out how you can become a member.  Questions can be sent through the website to the president.  Stay informed and connected at 

Instagram  @RAC_VillesideBoosters

Facebook   Rolesville Athletic Club

Twitter   @rolesvilleAC1

Website   RACNC.com

Is your Ram interested in participating in athletics at Rolesville?

The RAC has created a form to make it easy to connect Ram families with our coaches. Simply, complete this Athletics Interest Form to have your information forwarded to the appropriate coach(es).  

https://www.cognitoforms.com/RAC12/RolesvilleRamsAthleticsInterestForm

If you must come to school

I know I have said it, but please come prepared.  You must wear a mask, follow social distancing guidelines and sanitize when you are here.

If we can handle things remotely

Anything we can handle remotely, let’s plan to do it remotely.  We will hold virtual meetings with parents, Student Services, etc.  We are happy to schedule them.  We all just need to get our virtual work calendars in sync!

Have a great weekend and stay RAM STRONG!

Best,

Mrs. Lassiter