Daily Bulletin 5/5/17

[Hayslett, Lorei]

REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL             [cid:image001.jpg at 01D2C4E9.1F288920]
BULLETIN
5/5/17

TODAY:

 1.  SUPER HERO LUNCHEON FOR OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF TODAY:  Please help PTSA show how much we appreciate all of the hard work our teachers and staff do every day to benefit our students.  We have over 100 people we'd like to thank so we need as many parents as possible to help out.  We need fruit, veggies, salads, desserts, and helping hands to make this luncheon successful.  Don't know what to give?  You can also make a monetary donation toward this luncheon.  Please contact Alicia Olsen at 559/731-0723 and let her know how you'd like to help.
 2.  Seniors- the end is near! Now is the time to complete the "Future Plans" survey for the yearbook, so we can create the college map for the 2017 yearbook.  We want to know where you are going, what your plans are!  Please complete the form by TODAY at bit.ly/rhs17seniorinfo.  Use your vusd.us login to access the form.

3.       Attention Redwoodians, Poets on the Plaza is happening TONIGHT! Yes, you heard right, a night of entertainment and literary shenanigans right here in front of our own Ranger Hall. Fresno Poetess and Force of Nature Aideed Medina will be performing, Writing on the Walls finalists will be reading their work, there will be food for sale and art on display. What more could you want to kick off your weekend? 5-7, in front of Ranger Hall , only $3.00 for students with ID and $5.oo general admission. Come support some starving writers and artists.
4.       BUFF BALL is TODAY at 5:00 p.m.
5.       SENIOR ART SHOW - Come support Fionn Nankervis, Lauryn Gaines, and Benecia Avenida at their senior art show "Remembering Prudence" at Café 210 TODAY from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
6.       Join the RHS M.E.Ch.A. CLUB TODAY in a celebration of Cinco de Mayo at the QUAD during lunch.  Bring your food and enjoy the mariachi band!
7.       The PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB will be having their annual group photo TODAY.  If you have not picked up your shirt or paid, please contact Mr. Feehan in Room 40/41.  The shirt is $10.  We will meet in Room 41 and head out to take our picture.  See you at lunch TODAY.
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Swimming @ WYL Championships/Early Release 10:25 a.m.
Softball @ Golden West/Early Release 2:30 p.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

 1.  FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE MEETING Wednesday May 10th at lunch in Room 38.  Second to last meeting of the year!
 2.  GSA MEETING Friday May 12th at lunch in Room 38.  This is our last meeting of the year!
 3.  The "SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPANICA" will be selecting new officers for 2017-2018 soon:  President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Media.  Please come by Room 2 at Sierra Vista to pick up an application from Sra. Jimenez.  Completed applications are due on Friday May 12th.  Interviews will be held after school on Monday May 15th.
 4.  REDWOOD BAND CONCERT will be on Tuesday May 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the LJ Williams Theatre featuring Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Ranger Band.  Several of the pieces being played will be accompanied by video clips from hit movies including Star Wars.  Admission is $5.00.
 5.  KIDS & TEENS DANCE CAMP May 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Redwood Dance Room and cost is $35.00.  Includes 3 dances, t-shirt and performance open to the public.  Proceeds benefit Dance Force & Hip Hop Teams.  Email:  mlapp at vusd.org<mailto:mlapp at vusd.org> for more information.
 6.  ACADEMIC LETTERS/LANTERNS:  If you missed our Academic Award Night, please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up your award.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1.       The AVID PROGRAM YARD SALE has been moved to May 6th.  If you are looking to donate clothing, small appliances, kitchenware, accessories, etc., AVID students will be happy to take those items off your hands!  You can drop off your items in Room 103 or find an AVID student and have them deliver it to this classroom.  All proceeds will go towards the AVID Senior Scholarship.  Thank you for your support!
2.       STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY on Monday May 8th.  Students released at 1:53 p.m.  Bell schedule will be in bulletin on that day.

 1.  RHS FOOTBALL PARENTS:  Our PARENT NIGHT is scheduled for Monday May 8th.  This is a MANDATORY MEETING for parents/guardians of 2017 players.  The meeting will be located in the RHS Gym.  JV/Varsity Meeting is 6:00 p.m., Freshman Meeting is 7:00 p.m.  We will be covering all information for the new football season, including spirit/team dinner sign-ups.  The Football Boosters are hosting free shaved ice for attendees.  Hope to see everyone there.
4.       PROM TICKETS will go on sale starting May 8th - May 11th, before school, during lunch and after school; Friday May 12th before school and TICKET SALES WILL END AT 1:00 p.m. with NO EXCEPTIONS!! Tickets are $25.00 with ASB sticker; $35.00 without ASB sticker and $45.00 at the door; these are single ticket prices.  Guest Passes are required if you are bringing a guest from another district other than VUSD.  Also, If you are bringing an underclassman you need to fill out a separate form in order to purchase your tickets.
5.       BAND CONCERT will be on Tuesday May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the LJ Williams Theatre.

 1.  Interested in photography? Investigating, reporting, writing? Or just want to be a part of something big, deeply ingrained in the Redwood culture? Help to create the 2018 yearbook, something that will be held onto and treasured by Redwood students for decades to come. Get an application for the yearbook staff from your counselor or from Mr. Feehan in room 40/41.  Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, May 9th.
7.       The REDWOOD GIRLS SOCCER TEAM will be presented with their Central Section Championship rings, during a lunch time ceremony, in the Quad, on Wednesday May 10th.  Please plan to join us, as we recognize this great accomplishment.

 1.  7th ANNUAL HANDBALL TOURNAMENT will be held on May 10th and May 11th during lunch at the handball courts.  If interested please sign up with Campus Supervisor Rod Crissmore.
9.       Important GIRLS WRESTLING MEETING Wednesday May 10th in Room 35 at lunch.  This meeting is for current wrestlers and those who are interested in joining the girls wrestling team next year.  We will be discussing:  next season, physicals, camps and a variety of other items.  See you there!
10.   ANIMATION CLUB:  Wednesday May 10th please stop by to cast your vote during lunch or after school, we will have elections for next year's officers.
11.   SPRING SPORTS RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY will be on Thursday May 11th.
12.   Come support fellow students and watch the first ever all high school TRASHION SHOW - a runway show featuring outfit designs made from entirely recyclable materials!  The show is in the Redwood Gym on Friday May 12th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ($3 general admission, $2 student admission).  See Mrs. Yates or Mr. Harris for more details!
13.   PROM is on Saturday May 13th from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Visalia Convention Center.
14.   DRAMA ONE ACTS May 15-18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Rotary Theatre.
15.   It's time for the ANNUAL ATHLETIC PHYSICAL CLINIC!  It will be held on Tuesday May 16th in the RHS Gym.  Athletic Physicals are required for every student planning on playing in sports during the 2017-2018 school year.  This is a chance to have it done at school for a low cost of $2.00.  Physical packets can now be picked up from the Nurse's Office.  Completed packets and $2.00 must be turned in by Friday May 12th to the School Nurse.  LATE SIGNUPS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
16.   GRAD NITE on Friday May 19th at Disneyland.

 1.  PTSA MEETINGS will be May 22nd in the Redwood Library at 5:30 p.m.
 2.  Redwood will be launching a Tardy Pilot Program to address students out of class.  The purpose of the Pilot Program is to promote academic success and deter students from being tardy to class or out of class without permission.  Students must have an appropriate pass to be out of class or late to class. Examples of an appropriate pass will include: teacher-provided Redwood pass and Redwood counseling, attendance, office, or nurse passes).  Any student without an appropriate pass will have their ID scanned and/or name taken down.  Consequences for being out of class without permission will be loss of off campus lunch privileges and/or an assigned detention. This Pilot Program will begin TODAY and will end on Friday, June 2nd.
19.   PSAT SPRING TEST SCORES AND BOOKLETS are in the Counseling Office to pick up. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Matta.

 1.  The HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - "It's COOL TO GO TO SCHOOL" - is back!  Any student with PERFECT ATTENDANCE this year is automatically entered into the drawing for a new Nissan Versa, courtesy of the Groppetti Automotive Family.  There are two way to achieve PERFECT ATTENDANCE this year; please visit your Attendance Office for contest rules."
SENIORS:
1.       SENIORS:  REMINDER, in order to participate in graduation in June, YOU MUST HAVE A 94% attendance rate on graduation day.  There are only 3 Saturday School Dates remaining this school year!  Plan to attend if you know you are in danger of falling below the 94% attendance rate.  Please continue to communicate with the Redwood attendance office to check your status.
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Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services/Activities
Redwood High School

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