Friday, May 16, 2008   

RAVENWOOD ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEB SITE:  www.wcs.edu/rhs

 

 

Today is the final daily email for the 2007-2008 school year.   During the summer months you will be kept informed of important RHS information as it arises.  Thank you to the “sports” and “team” parents who provided me with information throughout the year – you made my work much easier!  Janice Litvack

 

Spring Day will be on Friday and begin after the senior exam at 9:15 a.m. The cafeteria will not be serving lunch, but instead outside vendors will be serving barbecue, tacos and pizza. Today (Thursday) is the last chance for students to buy food tickets in advance during lunches for $5.00. They use their ticket on Friday to purchase food. If they would like to purchase from more than one vendor, they will need a ticket for each vendor.  Students may also bring their own lunch on Friday.

 

Rules for Spring Day

• Students do not go to cars
• No coolers or grills
• No ordering food from outside
• Dress code in force
• Regular attendance policies in place
• Athletic parking lot will be closed; students park in lot across from baseball field

 

Attn. Parents

School Board Policy states that no exams may be given in advance of the announced schedule nor will the exam be altered.  Exams may not be taken during directed study.  For students that have excused absences, make-up exams will be scheduled through Student Services on May 23^rd and May 27-30.  Students who are absent from an exam (which is not pre-arranged) must have a doctor’s note to receive an excused absence.  Students late to school will not be allowed to enter the testing room late.

 

 

Clinic Reminder

Parents need to come to the clinic to pick-up any remaining meds. The nurse is not able to give leftover meds to the student.   Any leftovers will be discarded at the end of the school year.  The nurse will be available through May 23 to return meds.  Thanks to the parents for all of your help and cooperation throughout the year – it really has helped a busy clinic to run more smoothly!

 

Senior Parents

 

• Graduation DVDs are now available for sale for $20. Go to: http://www.wcs.edu/rhs/dvd_graduation_orders.htm and fill out the order form online. Checks should be made payable to RHS.  Contact Sara Sweitzer with questions.

 

• The senior class will hold its Baccalaureate service at Holy Family Catholic Church on Sunday, May 18^th at 1:30 pm.  Holy Family church is across the street from Woodland Middle School.  The ceremony will last around an hour, and all staff members are invited to attend.  

 

• Please notify Mrs. Litvack via email if you no longer wish to receive RHS announcements.

 

ATTENTION RISING SENIORS

Now is the time to sign up to have your senior pictures made during the summer.  The sign-up forms are located in the front office.  The sign-ups are for the following dates:

June 18-20 from 9:20 am – 4 pm at RHS (However the Cool Springs House for outdoor pictures is not available on June 20)

July 23-24 from 9:20 am – 4 pm at RHS

August 5 from 8 am – 4 pm at Michael’s Photography Studio located at 729 Rock Springs Road in Smyrna

 

When the student has their pictures made, they will receive a card with a date for proof pick-up.  Those dates will be July 16, July 29, August 6, and August 21 from 3-6 pm.

 

Amnesty Day – Monday, May 19

Mark your calendars! On Monday, May 19, the Library will offer the following discounts and rewards for overdue fines and lost books!

 

1.                Pay your overdue fine on Monday and receive a 50% discount!

2.                Turn in an overdue books and the fine will be waived!

3.                Turn in a LOST book and receive .50 cents per book up to 5.00 for ten books! 

 

SPORTS Info

 

Boys Lacrosse Clinic and Alumni Game

RHS Boys Lacrosse Clinic and Alumni game to held on Saturday, June 21st.  The boys lacrosse clinic is open to rising 4th through 8th graders.  The cost of the clinic is $30 and will run from 9 - 11 am at Sunset Middle School field.  In addition, there will be a RHS boys lacrosse alumni game at noon.  For questions or sign up, please email Dora Theiss at theissetc@comcast.net.

 

Volleyball

Volleyball try-outs will be held July 7th & 8th, from 8 am – noon at RHS.

 

STUDENT and ADULT GENERAL ATHLETIC PASSES will be sold at RHS during Red Letter Days on July 29^th-Aug. 1^st.   These passes will be sold by the high school and NOT through the Ravenwood Athletic Club as in the past.

 

Student passes (grades K-12) will be $40 again this year and Adult passes will be $65 again this year.   This pass admits you to all HOME athletic events during the regular season but not to home POST-season tournament events.  Individual ticket prices per event are $5 for grades K-12 and adults.

 

Reserved seating passes will be sold through the Ravenwood Athletic Club as in the past.    Information regarding these passes will be provided by RAC.

 

GUIDANCE Updates

 

Summer Programs

 

·      The University of Southern California offers USC Summer Seminars in the following topics:  An Introduction to Photography as an Art Form; News: The Basics and The Future; Introduction to Video Game Design.  Students will study with USC instructors, earn three university elective credits, get a taste of college life, participate in field trips, and meet & work with students from across the country and around the world.  For more information and an online application, visit http://www.usc.edu/summer.  Call 213-743-5679 with questions.

 

·      University of Alabama offers various programs for the summer, including Museum of Natural History Expedition, American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive, Athletic Camps, Camp Cash, Capstone Business Academy, Capstone Summer Honors Program, Community Music School, Crimson Music Camps, ESL Summer Programs, Michael A. Figures Leadership Experience, Minority Rural Health Pipeline Program, Multicultural Journalism Workshop, Rural Health Scholars Program, SITE, and Summer Enrichment Workshop.  Click here for more information.

 

·      Auburn University offers Building Construction Camp on June 15-20.  This is an excellent starting point for teens considering a career in architecture or building science.  Visit www.auburn.edu/outreach/construction/ for more information.

 

·      Mississippi State University offers Design Discovery Camp for students (age 16+) interested in the field of architecture and/or other related design fields.  The camp is June 15-22.  Visit www.caad.msstate.edu/designdiscovery2007/ for more information.

 

·      University School of Nashville will host a Summer Language Institute for individuals in 7^th grade through adulthood.  Session One offers Chinese, French, German, Gaelic, & Spanish (levels 1 & 2) and is held June 16-20 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.  Session Two offers Arabic, Chinese, Gaelic, & Spanish (level 2) and is held on June 23-27 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.  Session Three offers Spanish (level 1) on July 28-August 1 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.  Tuition is $325 until April 30^th and $350 afterward.  To register, visit www.acceleratedacquisition.com and select “Programs & Registration.”

 

·      Penn State and University of Colorado offer Summer Enrichment for students entering 10-12 grades next year.  To apply for either campus, visit www.bestsummerever.com. 

 

·      Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh offers summer programs for rising juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old.  These programs are in Advanced Placement/Early Action, National High School Game Academy, and Pre-College Fine Arts Programs in architecture, art, design, drama, or music.  For more information, visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college or email precollege@andrew.cmu.edu.

 

·      New York University offers a summer program in which students can choose from over 1,000 courses.  Students in attendance will immerse themselves in New York City’s vibrant downtown scene and live in NYU housing for as little as $200 per week.  For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/summer/2008.

 

College Programs

 

·      Georgia Tech invites interested students to Preview Day June 27.  To register, visit www.visits.gatech.edu/preview.

 

·      Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio provides financial assistance to first-generation and other underrepresented students to make it easier for them to visit Kenyon and decide whether the college is a good fit for them.  If you are interested in taking advantage of this Travel Grant, see Ms. Duvall in the Counseling Center. 

 

·      Nashville State Community College and all other TBR colleges can now offer the Associate of Science in Teaching degree in Elementary Education.  This degree is for students who wish to become certified to teach elementary school.  Students who complete all the requirements for this degree will be able to transfer into the elementary certification programs at all TBS universities.  For more information, contact Peggy Sharpe at 353-3365 or peggy.sharpe@nscc.edu. 

 

Contests

 

·      Abbott & Fenner Scholarship: For juniors and seniors who are 16 and over.  This is an essay contest, and two winners will receive $1,000 each.  For the topics, or to enter, visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.  Deadline is June 20, 2008. 

 

·      The 2009 Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageant will be held on October 2-4 at Austin Peay State University.  Girls age 14-19 are eligible to participate.  To enter, visit www.misstennesseeusa.com.

 

Testing Preparation

 

·      Brentwood Learning Lab will offer ACT preparation courses for the June ACT.  Classes are $350 and will meet at the Learning Lab.  Courses meet from 3:45-5:45 on the dates listed below.  To register, call 377-2929.

 

ACT Test Date	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4
June 14	Tuesday, 5/27	Thursday, 5/29	Tuesday, 6/3	Thursday, 6/5

 

·      Mary Lee Bunch will offer an ACT preparation course for the June 14^th ACT.  Classes will be held at RHS on 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, and 6/11 from 2:45-3:45 PM.  Registration fee is $80.  Click here for the registration form.  Mail the registration form and the check for $80 directly to Mary Lee Bunch & Associates.

 

·      Knowledge Points in Cool Springs always offers ACT & SAT Prep programs.  Call 771-1226 or visit www.knowledgepoints.com.  Their website offers a free QuickTest that will provide immediate feedback and an indicator of ACT/SAT areas of strength and weaknesses.

 

·      Columbia State Community College will offer a prep course for the September 13^th ACT.    Sessions will be held on August 1