Rockford High School - rockford.k12.mn.us

Rockford High School

7600 County Road 50 Rockford MN 55373 Phone 763-477-5846 Fax 763-477-6123 rockford.k12.mn.us

Rhonda Dean, Principal Jill Gordee, Counselor

Daniel Pratt, Activities Director Dr. Matthew Scheidler, IB Programme Administrator

December 20, 2019

Greetings Rockford Families,

On behalf of the Rockford High School staff, I would like to wish all our students and families a peaceful and happy holiday break. We hope each of you enjoys the holiday season and the opportunities that this time of year provides for us to join with family and friends. We will be ready to pick up and start fresh in the New Year! See you Monday, January 6, 2020! Happy Holidays, Rhonda Dean/Principal

Happy Holiday's

from your RHS Staff

IB Update...

Happy last day of school in 2019!

We have engaged in several important endeavors over the last week, and we express our gratitude for the time, energy, and effort each contributor invested in these communication efforts.

IB Podcasts: RHS U.S History and Theory of Logic teacher Ben Pennings spoke with RHS parent Maris Ehlers and myself to describe the first few months of Middle Years Programming (MYP) at RHS. Mr. Pennings has a unique perspective as he taught our current 9th graders when they were 7th grade students at RMS-CES, and we are grateful he has joined the RHS teaching staff. We also welcomed an IB alum Anastasia Sikkila and her mother Krisanthy Sikkila to share their experiences with IB programming at Robbinsdale Cooper High School. Anastasia is currently a sophomore at Western Michigan University and earned her Diploma Programme certificate in high school while participating in three sports and taking music classes. Krisanthy was able to provide a parent's perspective as she also has a daughter who earned the full diploma as a high school student. You may access all of our RHS IB podcasts via IB Matters website:

Have a wonderful winter break and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments at 763.477.5846 ext: 3501 or via email at scheidlerm@rockford.k12.mn.us.

* This is not an ISD 883 sponsored event

THE SHERIDAN STORY HAS AN EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ACCESS TO FOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITY OVER WINTER BREAK.

DECEMBER 21ST, 2019 ? JANUARY 5TH, 2020

What: Free bag of shelf-stable, substantive, and nutritious food When: (Winter Break) December 21st, 2019 ? January 5th, 2020 Where: several Minneapolis Parks, all YMCA Twin Cities branches,

and additional locations ? Use the below map to find a convenient location or click here to see the map in a new window. How: Simply go to the front desk and ask for a bag of food

NOTE: You do NOT need to be a member of any partner location You do NOT need to provide any contact information

SENIOR CLASS PARENTS/GUARDIANS,

It's always a good idea to plan ahead for a big event right? So, we need your help in planning, organizing and executing the Class of 2020's All Night Graduation Party which will take place on Saturday, May 30th immediately following graduation.

There will be an informational meeting on Monday, January 13th in the HS commons beginning at 6:30pm. Please come with your great ideas! If you are unable to make it to the meeting, but have ideas to share and want to get involved, please email Polly Trandahl at trandahlp@.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE!

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR STUDENT STARTS FEELING ILL AT SCHOOL:

If your child is feeling ill at school, please inform them that they need to come to the health office to be seen by the nurse prior to going home. With influenza season upon us, it is helpful not only for the nurse to keep track of trending symptoms, but also helpful for you to have further insight on what may be making your child unwell. I understand that cell phones allow students to make a quick contact and quick work of going home, however, taking the nurse out of the equation is not best practice. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you! Becca Morgan/District Nurse (763) 477-5846 ext. 3015

Rocket Boosters ? Fundraising Opportunities for Parents and Students

All Athletics and Extracurricular Activities ? Grades 7-12

* This is not an ISD 883 sponsored event.

Want a great way to raise funds for your team? Or for that upcoming band and choir or Spanish trip?

Rocket Boosters Concessions is seeking parents/students to fill several shifts for winter sports. Minimum payout per shift is $75 with potential bonus in $25-increments based on shift sales. This is an easy and fun way to earn funds for your team/activity! CLICK HERE to view full details. Contact Janine Zimmerman, Rocket Boosters Concession Coordinator, with interest or questions.

Yearbooks are on sale! CLICK HERE to order yours NOW and save!

$60.00--if you order online by 1/21/2020 and use the coupon code: rockets

$65.00--if you pay in the front office by: 1/21/2020

Any yearbooks purchased after 1/21 will be $70.00, online only

Parent Portal NEWS! With changes to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal over the summer, there was an update to a new payment module for paying fees and adding funds to lunch accounts. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer supported as a browser! Supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The mobile apps work on both iOS and Android devices, provided they are up to date. For more details on the changes, please CLICK HERE. ** Parents - Don't forget to update your contact information. This includes emails, phone #'s, and addresses please make sure to do this throughout the year if changes occur. **

A LOOK AHEAD...

For additional details or changes on student activities or upcoming events, click here for the RHS Activities Calendar.

Saturday, December 21 Wrestling Varsity/JV Invitational @ Monticello High School Monday, December 23 No Activities Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day Thursday, December 26 Girls Basketball Varsity @ Saint Cloud Tech Friday, December 27 Girls Varsity Basketball vs Foley @ St. Cloud Tech Girls JV Basketball vs Foley @ Whitney Rec Center

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