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Can you believe this weather?? It seems like first semester will never end!
It will, of course, and soon it will be time to register for next year's classes and to plan for the summer.
The new block schedule means that your students will have more classes to choose (8 instead of 7 as in previous years).Some will meet every day for a semester. Others will meet every other day.
What courses should they select? What is the process? How can they find meaningful things to do this summer?How can their choices NOW affect their opportunities in the college admissions process?What are colleges looking for anyway?
The PTSA, Guidance staff and Princeton Review have collaborated and planned a NEW informational night for 9th-11th grade students and their parents entitled “Question and Answer Night”. Come to the auditorium on February 2nd from 6:30-8 p.m. and bring your questions.
Nicole Beale, Director of RJR Student Services, will present on registration and courses.Elizabeth Owens, Princeton Review representative, will speak from the college search perspective--what you can do as an underclassman that will set you apart when it is time to apply to schools.Current seniors will give advice to underclassmen -- things they have learned that can help 9th-11th graders along the way.
Information on summer experiences, internships, free ACT and SAT practice sessions and registration will be given too, so PLEASE attend!
Volume 4, Issue 17 RJR PTSA NEWSLETTER Jan. 31- Feb 6, 2011
School Make-up Days
The following are now school days due to snow:June 10 April 25Feb. 21 June 13
June 14
Resolve to Contribute in 2011!
This year’s campaign is still actively underway and needs your donations to ensure all academic, arts, athletic and student services programs supported by PTSA and Booster Club funds continue through second semester.
In addition to those who have contributed to the Legacy Campaign since August, we want to give an extra special thanks to Scott Richardson and the Village Tavern for donating gift cards that were given to staff and faculty during the holiday season!
If you have not donated, we ask you to thoughtfully consider doing so in 2011. If you have questions, please contact Gina or Mark Caudill at [email protected] or 723-2049.
NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS TO DATE:
209
It's NOT TOO LATE to get organized! 2010-2011 agenda books now on sale in the Demon Sop for $3.50 each, while supplies last. The Demon Shop is open on Wednesdays and Fridays during lunch (11:30-1:00). If you are interested in working in the Demon Shop, please contact Caroline Bowden at [email protected].
Twenty-two R.J. Reynolds students traveled to Central Davidson High School to audition for the 2011 All-District band. These students competed with more than 1,000 students from northwest North Carolina. Congratulations to the following students who made the band:
Anita Patel - 4th chair fluteSammy Luo - 5th chair clarinetHayley Geis - 4th chair bass clarinetNiko Reingold - 3rd chair contra alto clarinetBrett Sneed - 4th Chair alto saxophoneEllis Coan - 2nd Chair hornJeremy Sexton - 1st chair trumpetDustin Sneed - 4th chair trumpetRose O’Brien - 8th chair trumpetHenry White - 11th Chair trumpetKyle McGee - 4th chair tromboneCasey Gentry - 5th chair trombonePierce O’Brien - 2nd chair tubaYanal Tchelepi - 1st chair snare
The following students are eligible for All-State auditions;
Anita PatelEllis CoanJeremy SextonDustin SneedPierce O’BrienYanal Tchelepi
You may now submit your volunteer hours online. Please click on the link below, fill out the form and submit your hours.
http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/2251206411502360/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=87673
We appreciate all you do for our school, and we would like to keep track of the many hours that are spent volunteering. There is also a paper form in the main office, and one located in the College Search area of the Student Services office. Thank you for your service! Jackie Miller and Constance MooreVolunteer Coordinators
Important upcoming dates for seniors:DATE CHANGE!!!!
Wednesday & Thursday, Feb. 9 & 10 – graduation announcement orders due (ordering packets available in the main office)
Tuesday, Feb. 15 – cap and gown pictures and cap and gown measurements taken
Latin Students Win Medals on Etymology Exam
In November, several Latin students took the National Junior Classical League Etymology exam which consisted of 50 multiple-choice questions based on Greek and Latin roots. This is the first year that this challenging exam was administered. Examples of questions can be found at http://www.njcl.org/pages/on-line-tests-ncee.
Five Latin students earned medals for their outstanding performance on this exam. Congratulations!
Advanced Division (Grades 11 & 12)Gold Medal: Anne O’Brien
Bronze Medal: Zak Brown
Lower Division (Grades 6 – 10)Gold Medal: Briana Allen
Jeremy Sexton
Bronze Medal: Natasha Peting
Students pictured with their medals:
Jeremy Sexton, Anne O’Brien, Zak Brown, Briana Allen
Happy Birthday from the PTSA!
This section will return on Feb. 7
Prom will be April 16 in Old Salem.
Graduation will be Saturday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the LJVM Coliseum.
The SEVENTH ANNUAL
ACAPPELLA JAM FOR HOPE
featuring RJR ACAPPELLA ALUMNI
returning with their college acappella ensembles to benefit HOSPICE OF FORSYTH COUNTY
This year's performing ensembles are:
UNC Wilmington - HIGH SEAS
Elliott Flores de Valgaz and Kelly O'Sullivan
UNC Chapel Hill - Achordants Turner Bowman
ASU - LOST IN SOUND
JUSTIN FLOETER
UNC-ASHEVILLE - FortissiMamas Sierra Hawthorne
and
RJR Syncopate and RJRAcafellas
Admission is $5 General Admission
Doors open at 6:30 Show begins at 7 PM A GREAT FAMILY PERFORMANCE that GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY!!!
for more information email: [email protected] PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD.
Jan. 31 9th Grade Basketball @ Reagan, 4:15JV G/B Basketball vs. Reagan, 5:00/6:30V G/B Basketball @ Reagan, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 1 9th Grade Basketball vs. North Davidson, 4:15JV G/B Basketball @ North Davidson, 5:00/6:30V G/B Basketball vs. North Davidson, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 3 V Wrestling @ Mount Tabor, 7:00
Feb. 4 V Track @ East Tennessee State, 5:00JV G/B Basketball vs. Davie County, 5:00/6:30V G/B Basketball @ Davie County, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 5 V Swimming, Regionals @ Hillsborough, 9:00V Track @ East Tennessee State, 9:00V Wrestling, Conference Tournament, Home, 9:00
Spring sports will start on Monday, February 14. Each student-athletemust have an up-to-date physical (one within the past 365 days). Parents can download a physical form at:
http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/1440/Athletic_Part_Require_Form-HS_Feb06.pdf.
