We experienced, in the past week, disparate emotions. To tell the truth, the joy of the grand opening, while real and wonderful, is drowned out by the loss of one of our former students, RHS sophomore Tristan Schlesser.
None of us parents can imagine the grief his parents know, and there is nothing to say here that will assuage it in the slightest. I am, however, pulled to make two notes.
First, the incredible show of support evident at Thursday's memorial is a clear indication of the kind of community we hope will be ever-present in our schools. I was blown away by the number of students, families, and teachers who came to honor Tristan's life.
Second, a golden reminder to us all: Tristan's older brother spoke near the end of his memorial of our obligation to cherish each other -- not only one another's presence, but the time we share together. I was personally humbled by his words, and encouraged by his message.
We will miss Tristan very much.
Coming Soon:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
*Parent conferences are just around the corner -- if you have not yet signed up, please swing by the office or call Betsy and Karen.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Principal's Newsletter -- September 24, 2010
Thank you for bearing with us as we manage and improve the parking lot situation. It's truly getting better every single day! Today I was out there and we had a somewhat congested situation for only two minutes.
Our attention now turns to the Grand Opening on October 3rd. This promises to be a wonderful event, with multi-generational participants in families celebrating the opening of the new school. Stay tuned for more details from the school district.
Coming Soon:
(Trying a new format -- follow the links to see the events listed on the district calendar.)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- One minor tweak which will make a great deal of difference is this: parents driving from North to South on Breyman may use the yellow-curbed area adjacent to the cross-walk for drop-off. Beth Marchi is out there everyday with the crossing flag, and is able to help students safely exit their vehicles (on the right-hand side) onto the curb. They should then walk through or around the school to the back side. Pick-up in this same location is possible in the same manner.
- From the South side, driving North, it is okay to drop students at the crosswalk as well. They should cross in front of your car; the crossing guard will assist in ensuring oncoming traffic stops as well. This is not as convenient as the other direction, but it's nice to have another option if things are congested.
- Wednesday, an officer of the law has informed me he will be ticketing folks parked in the "triangle."
- I'll throw in one more quick note: while speeding drivers is not a huge issue here, all it takes is once. Please be thoughtful in driving, especially as the roads get wet for the first time. We have so many children riding bikes and we want to ensure their safety.
Our attention now turns to the Grand Opening on October 3rd. This promises to be a wonderful event, with multi-generational participants in families celebrating the opening of the new school. Stay tuned for more details from the school district.
- I am putting out an "RFP" for 7th and 8th graders who would like to be hosts at the event. Requirements would be (a) dressing nicely and acting as docents, (b) meeting with me on Wednesday next during school to discuss their role, and (c) be here from 2:45-5:15 on the 3rd. Please email me with your son or daughter's desire to participate.
Coming Soon:
(Trying a new format -- follow the links to see the events listed on the district calendar.)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Principal's Newsletter 9/17/20 (part II)
If you're interested in reading about all of the norms, expectations, lines, staircases, bell times, etc., scroll down to Part I or click this link.
Otherwise, if you'd rather read about our fantastic student athletes, mathletes, and coming events like Back-to-School Night, read on.
Math Team to Hold Two Morning Practices Each Week
The RGS Math Team has recently hired Heather Kitada, a talented and enthusiastic junior majoring in Math at Lewis and Clark, to run two practice sessions each week. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30, Heather will work with students to develop their math abilities and prepare them to compete both as individuals and as a team on a variety of in-house, local, and national contests. Students will have opportunities to receive recognition for their successes in competition, and to grow their interest and love for math! In addition to the AMC 8 competition in November and the Mathcounts competition in late February, there will be a variety of events and contests open to students throughout the year. This is a great way to help your student foster a love of math and the skills to excel! Register through the PTC Community School page.
Soccer/Volleyball season is upon us. The boys Division II team with coaches Paine and Morton played yesterday against SW Christian to kick off their season. The Lady Falcon Volleyball team, under Coach Brounstein, started their season in our gym against Forest Hills Lutheran last night. They lost in a very competitive match. Upcoming games are posted below.
I am thrilled to announce that we have a second girls soccer team. The schedule is being posted as I write to the district and district athletic calendars -- the two girls' schedules will be denoted by color, a "blue" team and a "white" team. The job is posted, and if interested, please contact Rob Pridemore, district athletic director. We were able to pull this off because of behind-the-scenes work by Lori Peterson and Rob Pridemore, as well as the incredible turnout of our female athletes -- 30 girls are out for soccer this season. Coupled with a very healthy roster of 12 for volleyball, these are truly impressive numbers.
Back-to-School Night is this coming Tuesday evening. We will return to our regular format, which is a tight time-line but allows us to see as many people as possible without impinging anyone's evening schedule too badly. I encourage those of you close by to walk, if possible, as parking will be at a premium. It is a parent-only event.
The format is as follows:
Coming Soon:
Monday:
Otherwise, if you'd rather read about our fantastic student athletes, mathletes, and coming events like Back-to-School Night, read on.
Math Team to Hold Two Morning Practices Each Week
The RGS Math Team has recently hired Heather Kitada, a talented and enthusiastic junior majoring in Math at Lewis and Clark, to run two practice sessions each week. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30, Heather will work with students to develop their math abilities and prepare them to compete both as individuals and as a team on a variety of in-house, local, and national contests. Students will have opportunities to receive recognition for their successes in competition, and to grow their interest and love for math! In addition to the AMC 8 competition in November and the Mathcounts competition in late February, there will be a variety of events and contests open to students throughout the year. This is a great way to help your student foster a love of math and the skills to excel! Register through the PTC Community School page.
Soccer/Volleyball season is upon us. The boys Division II team with coaches Paine and Morton played yesterday against SW Christian to kick off their season. The Lady Falcon Volleyball team, under Coach Brounstein, started their season in our gym against Forest Hills Lutheran last night. They lost in a very competitive match. Upcoming games are posted below.I am thrilled to announce that we have a second girls soccer team. The schedule is being posted as I write to the district and district athletic calendars -- the two girls' schedules will be denoted by color, a "blue" team and a "white" team. The job is posted, and if interested, please contact Rob Pridemore, district athletic director. We were able to pull this off because of behind-the-scenes work by Lori Peterson and Rob Pridemore, as well as the incredible turnout of our female athletes -- 30 girls are out for soccer this season. Coupled with a very healthy roster of 12 for volleyball, these are truly impressive numbers.
Back-to-School Night is this coming Tuesday evening. We will return to our regular format, which is a tight time-line but allows us to see as many people as possible without impinging anyone's evening schedule too badly. I encourage those of you close by to walk, if possible, as parking will be at a premium. It is a parent-only event.
The format is as follows:
- 6:30-7:05 -- Primary (K-4) classroom presentations.
- 7:10-7:25 -- All parents and staff meet in the commons for brief remarks from the principal, the PTC, and the Foundation.
- 7:25-8:00 -- Upper (5-8) classroom presentations.
Coming Soon:
Monday:
- 4th grade to Tryon Creek
- home volleyball game vs. Life Christian
- away division I boys soccer game vs. Catlin Gabel
- home division II boys soccer game vs. Catlin Gabel
- away girls soccer "blue" vs. Portland Adventist
- home girls soccer "white" vs. OES
- Back to School Night
- Picture Day
- PTC General Meeting in the commons
- away division II boys soccer game vs. Life Christian
- home volleyball game vs. Emmaus Christian
- away girls soccer "blue" vs. Kingsway
- away girls soccer "white" vs. OES
- home division I boys soccer game vs. Horizon Christian
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