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Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. Billy Ryan High School has built a reputation of academic, artistic and athletic excellence. Our tradition of excellence is a direct result of the
tremendous effort and hard work by our students, parents, faculty and staff. Your membership in PTSA helps us maintain these goals of excellence. Our PTSA has been recognized on numerous occasions for having more parent volunteer hours than any school in Denton ISD. Our PTSA is a big reason why Ryan is the “HOME OF CHAMPIONS.” We are looking forward to working with you to build strong relationships with our students and parents.
Go Raiders!!!!
Welcome to the HOME OF CHAMPIONS.
s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 2
Important Dates9-10 OPEN HOUSE 6-7:30pm9-13 NorTex College Fair9-14 Homecoming9-15 Homecoming Dance,
UNT Gateway Center, 8pm-12am
9-21 Registration deadline for Oct. 27 ACT test, actstudent.org
9-28 1st six weeks ends10-1 Underclass picture retakes10-1 PTSA meeting, 11:30am10-4 Registration deadline for
Nov. 3 SAT test, CollegeBoard.com
10-6 SAT test, CollegeBoard.com
10-8 NO SCHOOL, teacher/staff development10-12 Through 10-14 Validation10-17 PSAT/NMSQT Test, Newsletter deadline10-18 Renaissance Breakfast
8 am10-18 Through 10-19 Seniors order caps &
gowns10-22 Through 10-25 TAKS exit level retest10-27 ACT test, actstudent.org10-29 PTSA meeting, 11:30am11-1 Registration deadline for
Dec. 1 SAT test, CollegeBoard.com
11-2 Reflectionsdeadline11-2 2nd six weeks ends11-2 Registration deadline for
Dec. 8 ACT test, actstudent.org
11-3 RHS Arts & Crafts Show11-3 SAT test, CollegeBoard.com11-19 Through 11-23 NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY
From the desk of Vernon Reeves, Principal
A quarterly publication of the RHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association • www..dentonisd.org • 940-369-3000 • 5101 East McKinney • Denton, TX 76208
V o l u m e 2 1 , I s s u e 1
Billy Ryan HigH ScHool PTSa newS
Vernon Reeves
Juniors & Seniors Visit with 250 Colleges
and Universities at
Tuesday, September 13, 20126:30 - 8:30 pm
UNT Coliseum
In addition, there will be the following informational forums:
Financial Aid Forum: 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Getting Into College: 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For more info: essc.unt.edu/recruitment/nortex.html
Katherine Myers, thank you for proofreading!
What’s InsIDe2 PTSA President,
PTSA, Fundraising3 Renaissance,
Yearbook, Calendar4 PTSA Board,
Counselor Corner, Gradespeed
5 AP, PSAT/NMSQT, Student Assistance, Parking
6 G-Force, Arts & Crafts, Clubs7 Clubs8 Reflections, Tennis, Clubs9 Clubs, Spring Break10 AFJROTC11 Sponsors12 RHS Arts & Crafts
Show, PTSA Membership
Retake pictures for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be Monday, Oct. 1.
Yearbooks will be sold online again this year at www.Smart-Pay.com. Letters will be sent later this month with ordering information.
Information on senior ads will be mailed to parents of seniors in mid-September. If parents do not receive information or have additional questions, they may call Karen Guenther at 940-369-3074 or email her at [email protected].
Parents who signed an objection form during registration need to be aware that this means your student may not be pictured in the yearbook or listed in other school publications. We will be sending letters to those students along with a release form. If you signed the objection in error, you may return the form to Karen Guenther or Jaci Smalley by Oct. 1 in order for your student’s picture to appear in the yearbook. You may contact Karen Guenther or Jaci Smalley if you have questions about the form.
Sick kids and school…to send or not to send?
That is the question!Information on this subject and more is available on the www.dentonisd.org
website. Just click on departments at the top, and then go to health services.
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Link Your Kroger Card to RHS PTSAIt’s easy and free!
Kroger is giving away $1 million to local charities! Help us get a piece of the pie by linking your KrogerPlus card to RHS PTSA today. If you were one of the proud RHS families who helped PTSA earn $1088 last year, THANK YOU!
Each April 30th, Kroger deletes all Neighbor to Neighbor information and begins open enrollment for the next year. The 2012-2013 enrollment period is underway and continues through December 31, 2012. If you linked your KrogerPlus card to PTSA for the 2011-2012 school year, you will need to re-link your card this year.
You can link your KrogerPlus card to PTSA by presenting the barcode below to the cashier the next time you check out. The cashier will scan your card and then the barcode to link you to our organization. If you prefer to use the self check-out lanes, scan the barcode after you have scanned your KrogerPlus card. It’s that simple! Once the process is complete, you will be enrolled as a supporter for the remainder of the current program year! Every time you shop, a portion of your sale will be contributed to the Neighbor to Neighbor fund. We will be awarded a percentage of the $1 million payout that reflects our number of qualifying purchases made within the program year.
Hurry! The deadline to link your KrogerPlus card to RHS PTSA is December 31, 2012.
If you would like more information on the Neighbor to Neighbor program for RHS, contact Cheri Dixon at [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com.
Kroger cashier: Please scan customer’s KrogerPlus Card at the beginning of the order, and then scan the above barcode. The customer’s KrogerPlus Card is now enrolled in the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program.
PTSA is active and involved at Ryan High School, offering volunteer opportunities, awarding student and teacher scholarships, promoting school and spirit activities, hosting staff appreciation events, and enhancing communication through the Ryan PTSA Newsletter, sent quarterly to all Ryan families.
MEMBERSHIP is open to any Ryan parent, family member, teacher, staff, student, or community member.
You make a Difference – please Join Us!
Membership dues are $6.50 per person and fund events like Senior Scholarships, staff appreciation and the Ryan PTSA Newsletter; a portion also goes to the State and National PTAs. Seniors who join PTSA by October 1 are eligible for PTSA scholarships awarded in May.
There’s something for everyone, whether you give an hour, a day, once a week or once a month. We are glad to have you as a part of the Raider experience!
Committees include:• Spirit Wear – Occasionally sell T-shirts during
lunches and/or home football games.• Arts In Education – Help with the PTA Reflections
Contest in the Fall. Time commitment is flexible.• Arts & Crafts Show – Help beforehand with PR,
signs, or set-up. Help the day of by unloading vendors, or working at the front door, concessions or door prize table.
• Validation – Occurs once every six weeks for 2 days during all lunchtimes. You can help once or every six weeks.
• Renaissance Breakfast – Help host a breakfast or provide food.
• Newsletter – Help to find ad sponsors or help with “mailing parties” four times a year, folding and labeling newsletters for mailing.
• “As Needed” Volunteer – Add your name to our volunteer list to be called or contacted by e-mail when an event comes up. PTSA members help with Registration, Open House, Homecoming and some Student Council activities such as Prom, etc.
• PTSA Meetings – 1st Monday of each month from 11:30am to 1pm in the Main Conference Room across from the RHS Main Office. Anyone interested in attending is welcome!
Donate $ to Renaissance Without Spending A Dime!Thank you to all of the RHS families and faculty who used their
reloadable Kroger Gift Cards last year to help raise $1,461.51 for the Renaissance Program.
The Kroger Gift Card Program for the 2012-2013 school year is open September 1, 2012-May 31, 2013. To get started, purchase a reloadable Kroger Gift Card for $1.00 from Cheri Dixon. The card already has $1.00 on it, so it really doesn’t cost a penny. The next time you shop at Kroger, stop by the service desk and load as much as you like onto the card. Use it to buy groceries or fill up your car at the Kroger gas pumps. These special gift cards are linked to RHS Renaissance so each time you reload, Renaissance earns 5%.
For more information on the Kroger Gift Card Fundraising Program, contact Cheri Dixon at [email protected].
RHS Parent/Teacher/Student Association
Welcome back, on behalf of the Ryan High School PTSA! We look forward to a great 2012-2013 school year. We are so proud of our Ryan students, who not only exemplify excellence in academics, but in fine arts, athletics and service within our community. Ryan High School truly is the “Home of Champions!” We are also proud to have an administration, faculty and staff who are dedicated to our students’ welfare and success.
Parent involvement is essential to student success, and we have many areas where RHS parents can volunteer. For 2011-2012, Ryan High School had the distinct honor (again!) as the Denton ISD campus with the most volunteer hours logged! We would like to continue that distinction this year, but in order to do so, we need your help. If you are interested in getting involved either as a volunteer and/or with the PTSA board, please contact Jenifer Fuller, volunteer coordinator, at [email protected], and she can
help you get plugged in. You are also welcome to attend one of our monthly PTSA board meetings, held on the first Monday of each month at 11:30am in the conference room near the main office. We would love to have you.
Please consider joining PTSA this year if you have not already done so, especially if you are a senior. The dues help fund scholarships, staff appreciation, and the newsletter. Also, each year the PTSA awards senior scholarships, and in order to be eligible to apply, you must be a member by October 1, 2012. Membership is $6.50. Look for a membership application in this newsletter and sign up today.
Sincerely,Karen Fortune, RHS PTSA President, [email protected]
Welcome to Ryan High School!
september 2012—3
November PTSA Newsletter DeadlineThe deadline for the November PTSA Newsletter is October 17. If you have information to communicate
to parents, teachers, and students between October 31 and February 8, please send your articles to [email protected] by October 17.
rhs ptsa/ renaissance Calendar 2012-2013 Meetings11:30am RHS Conference RoomMeetings are open to all PTSA members. August 6 February 4September 3 March 4October 1 April 1October 29 April 29December 3 May 20January 7
renaissance Breakfasts7:45am Renaissance HallOctober 18 April 18December 13 May 16February 21
ValidationOctober 10-12 March 7-8November 15-16 May 16-17January 17-18
Newsletter FoldingAugust 31 February 1October 24 April 5Arts & Crafts ShowSaturday, November 3Perfect Attendance Celebrations October 9 March 5November 13 May 21January 15Off-campus LunchOctober 18 March 20November 28 May 22January 24
What is renaissance? Renaissance is a national program established
by Josten’s to recognize, reward, respect and reinforce academic success in ALL students, encouraging pride in academic achievement. It is a partnership of faculty, parents, and community to support excellence and academic improvement. At Ryan High School, all students are eligible to participate and more than 1200 students qualify for Validation each year.
Who are We?RHS Renaissance Faculty Sponsor: Jayme Kiraly & Sharla GilhomeParent Committee: A subcommittee of PTSA/Renaissance Board Teacher Committee: Selects Raiders and Scholars of the Month
Criteria:Diamond: “A” average per six weeksEmerald: “A/B” average per six weeksRuby: “A/B/C” average per six weeks
Rewards and Incentives:Renaissance T-shirts, off-campus lunch (Diamond
only and for those who validate all 5 times), drawings for merchandise, scholarships, exam waivers, free tickets (Diamond)/50% discount (Emerald and Ruby) to RHS home football games, priority parking
(Diamond/Perfect Attendance), etc.Show your Renaissance spirit by wearing your
Renaissance T-shirt on Thursdays!
Validation: The most important word in Renaissance next to
excellence! Students MUST validate their Renaissance/School ID card each six weeks to receive rewards and incentives. Validation is sponsored by the Parent Committee and usually takes place for two days after report cards are issued. Exam waivers and some other incentives are based on validating each six weeks.
Watch for validation dates in the Renaissance trophy case in the front hall; announcements will also be made over the PA system.
Renaissance Breakfasts: On the third Thursday of every other month,
sponsored by the Parent Committee, to honor Scholars and Raiders of the Month; and Staff Member and Teacher of the Month.
Renaissance Arts & Crafts Show:Saturday, November 3, 2011 - yearly fundraiser
sponsored by the Parent Committee to help underwrite program costs.
Parent volunteers are needed for Validation, Renaissance Breakfasts, the Arts & Crafts Show and other activities. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jenifer Fuller, at [email protected].
Ryan High School Renaissance
Publication’s Title: Billy Ryan High School PTSA NewsIssue Date: September 8, 2012Statement of frequency: Published QuarterlyAuthorized Organization’s Billy Ryan High School PTSA name and address: 5101 E McKinney ST Denton, TX 76208-4630
studentsRemember to Validate* October 10, 11 or 12 in the main hall and receive a free Renaissance T-shirt and other rewards!
*Validation is an academic awards program rewarding all students with passing grades (A’s, B’s, C’s) every six weeks.
See the Calendar above for other Validation dates.
YearbooksDon’t be left out in May. Order your yearbooks now at www.Smart-Pay.com.
senior ads for YearbookParents of seniors will be receiving information in mid-September to reserve space for Senior Messages. Parents may also contact Karen Guenther at 940-369-3074 or [email protected] for more information. The deadline for reserving space will be mid-October and materials will be due mid-November.
picturesYearbook photos were taken the first week of school. Retakes for the underclass will be Monday, Oct. 1. Ordering of photos may be done online this year. Deadline for senior pictures is Aug. 31.
Don't Forget to Activate Your PTSA MembershipIf you purchased PTSA membership(s) at registration, you must activate each membership card that was given to you at that time. Visit pta.org/activate or call (800) 307-4PTA to activate your membership. You will need the Unique ID that is printed on the front of your card to begin the activation. RHS PTSA is listed as "Ryan , Billy Hi PTSA." It only takes a minute of your time but is required for the first time this year. If you have any questions contact Dixie Smalley at [email protected] or 940-390-1240.
4—Bil ly Ryan High School PTSA News
Counselors’ CornerOffice hours for counselors are from 8:15
a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with scheduled appointments between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Because our schedules are so varied with presentations, meetings, and conferences, please call for an appointment to assure our availability to meet with you. To make an appointment, please use the information below to call or email your child’s counselor.
Welcome Back!The Counseling Department has made
some changes in order to help our students achieve their greatest potential, and we are truly looking forward to a fabulous year. We have added a fifth academic counselor, changed our alpha assignments a bit, and moved one of our members into the position of Freshman Counselor to aid our incoming 9th graders with transitioning and achieving. Our new assignments are as follows:Rebecca Coley, 9th grade counselor, 940-369-3018, [email protected] Chupp, 10th-12th A-D, 940-369-3020, [email protected] Dampman, 10th-12th E-La, 940-369-3022, [email protected] Coulter, 10th-12th Le-Ri, 940-369-3020, [email protected] Herbst, 10th-12th Ro-Z, 940-369-3021, [email protected] Chilcote, Career Counselor, 940-369-3025, [email protected]
We also have counselors designated to deal with students’ needs in areas other than academics. They are:Anne Scaggs, Student Assistance Counselor, 940-369-3028, [email protected] Williams, Social Worker, 940-369-3035, [email protected]
We are excited to have the use this year of a new college and career preparation program called Naviance, which we will be introducing to our students throughout the fall. We will begin the program with seniors in September, followed by freshmen in October, and juniors and sophomores in November. You will be getting additional
information as implementation continues. Also in September, academic counselors
will be meeting individually with each senior to talk about what to do as they face the last steps in preparing for their future education and/or career. We will send notices to the seniors about a week ahead of time, and if parents are available, they should feel free to join seniors at the time listed. These appointments will last about 15 minutes and will be scheduled back-to-back, so we must make sure to start each one right on time!
Seniors and juniors should also plan to attend the NorTex College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the UNT Coliseum. Over 200 colleges will be represented, and there will also be presentations on financial aid opportunities. To register for the conference, go to www.gotocollegefairs.org.
Freshmen will be completing their Career Scope assessment in September as well. This program is used to help freshmen determine some career options that meet with their interests and skill sets. It is the first step that will lead them towards their Naviance training and resources.
Another new element students and parents can expect will be the Counseling Department’s monthly “themes.” These are topics about which we will provide activities and guidance to all students. See the list of themes below, and please feel free to offer any suggestions for future topics.
September: Why Try? Career and College ReadinessOctober: Teacher AppreciationNovember: Stress/TestDecember: Kindness CountsJanuary: Goal SettingFebruary: Talking the Talk/CommunicationMarch: Pay it Forward/Community ServiceApril: Do the Right ThingMay: Seniors’ Walk of Fame
The Counseling Department truly looks forward to working with all our students and their families. Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions.
Ryan High School PTSA/Renaissance Board 2012-2013President Karen Fortune [email protected] President Emily Taylor [email protected] Erin Cunningham-Anderson [email protected] Beth Whisman [email protected]
PTSA Standing Committees:Administrative Representative Fred Younkman [email protected] Julie Kajihara [email protected] Delie Fisher [email protected] Jennifer Grellhesl [email protected] Dixie Smalley [email protected] Coordinator Jenifer Fuller [email protected] in Education Sheila Finn [email protected] Appreciation Laura Clibbens [email protected] Assistant Whitney Gohlke [email protected] Pies-November Cecelia McCormack [email protected]: Editor Gary Acord [email protected] Folding/Mailing Julie Kajihara [email protected] Assistant Delie Fisher [email protected] Newsletter Sponsorship Hannah Pawley [email protected] Council Parent Rep Cari Craft-Hunt [email protected] Council of PTAs Rep Amanda McLeod [email protected] & Crafts Show Mishelle Burks [email protected] Co-chair Mary Bielefeld [email protected] Share & Gift Cards Cheri Dixon [email protected]/Renaissance Scholarships Teresa Starrett [email protected] Reception Catherine Soto [email protected] Wear Jenny Burdge [email protected]
Renaissance Committees:Teacher Coordinator Jayme Kiraly [email protected] Coordinator Sharla Gilhome [email protected]/T-shirts Cari Craft-Hunt [email protected] Co-chair Vickie Schultz [email protected] Lunch Carol Dickerson [email protected] Co-chair Vickie Schultz [email protected] Attendance Coordinator Debbie Jackson [email protected] Coordinator Amanda McLeod [email protected] & Crafts Show:
Coordinator Stacy Holman [email protected]/P.R. Nita Acton [email protected]/Booth Info Jackie Jackson [email protected] Coordinator Stephanie Lundgren [email protected] Karen McPherson [email protected] Teresa Starrett [email protected]
CongratulationsCongratulations to Senior Nadia Rosales whose recent article
was published in The Texas Woman’s University’s Student History Journal, Ibid. Her work is entitled, “Trepidation in America: My Grandmother’s Account of Growing Up During World War II and the Cold War.” Nadia was awarded first place in the TWU Department of History and Government essay contest last spring. Any students interested in the essay contest or in studying history or political science at TWU should contact Mrs. Calabrese in Room 206 for more information.
GradeSpeed, Parent ConnectionGradeSpeed is a web tool that allows parents and students to access their grades and
assignments online. Go to the “For Parents” tab on the www.dentonisd.org web page and look for “Parent Connection” listed in the left column. To register, you must have the student ID number and select a password. After registering, you’ll be able to click on your student’s class grade to see his or her individual grades. Please remember that this is a work in continual progress. Some grades will not be posted until a class set is graded. If a 0 or MSG is recorded, it usually means the assignment was not turned in. Teachers may be contacted by email with their first initial followed by last name @dentonisd.org.
september 2012—5
Save Now for 2013 Advanced Placement Exams
Of this year’s juniors and seniors, fifty-two have already passed one or more AP exams. Students can receive a minimum of three college credits and, in some cases, as many as 22 college credits for each test they pass. Each college has different guidelines so each student should contact the college of their choice to determine the credit policy of the college or check for the credit policy of a college at http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp.
Ryan High School offers Advanced Placement classes in the following subjects: Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French, German, Government, Latin, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, U. S. History, and World History.
The cost for students planning to take Advanced Placements exams this year will be $90 for each AP test they plan to take in May. The cost per test for students on free or reduced lunch will be $29 per test. Students must order and pay for these tests by February 7, 2013. The cost per test is subject to change if state funding increases or decreases during the school year.
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes this year are scheduled to take their AP tests during the two-week period beginning May 6. The 2013 AP testing calendar is also posted on the website below.
Students or parents wishing more information about the Advanced Placement program at Ryan High School should visit the testing website, www.dentonisd.org/rhstesting or contact Charlotte Scroggs, RHS Testing Coordinator at 940.369.3135.
On Wednesday, October 17, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will be given to all 10th and 11th graders currently enrolled in English 2, English 3 or English 4 at Ryan High School. The test will be given during the school day and at no cost to RHS students.
This test is one of the most important tests that a student will take in preparation for college. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT exam in their junior year are automatically entered into the National Merit scholarship competition. This exam is the only way to become a National Merit Scholar and/or to be recognized as a high-achieving Hispanic or African American scholar. Denton ISD also gives the test to sophomores to help prepare them for the test during their junior year.
From the PSAT test, students will be given a comparable SAT score that will allow them to
see where they are compared to all of the other students across the nation with whom they are competing for college entrance, scholarships, and financial aid. The students will also have access to My College QuickStart, a free, personalized college plan that students can use to improve their academic skills, to improve their SAT or ACT college entrance exam scores, and to research colleges. My College QuickStart also allows students to research careers and help them determine a career path. Additionally, student’s results will be sent to colleges so they can be contacted for scholarships.
Students or parents wishing more information about the PSAT exam should visit the testing website, www.dentonisd.org/rhstesting or contact Charlotte Scroggs, RHS Testing Coordinator, at 940.369.3135.
PSAT/NMSQT will be given on October 17
Parking Students may park on campus with a valid
permit. Permits are $25 (until Oct. 31). The student will need to show a valid driver’s license along with completing the form (available in the office or Room 131). Parking permits are handled in Room 131 before and after school.
Hello and welcome back for another school year! My name is Anne Scaggs, and I am the Student Assistance Counselor here at Billy Ryan High School. I am a Licensed Master Level Social Worker with 22 years of experience in the field of social work; the past 11 years have been spent working within the educational system. I recently began working on my doctorate and will soon complete my supervision to advance my social work licensure to the clinical level. This will be my 6th year back at Denton Ryan, and I am really excited about the upcoming school year. I would like to take a few minutes of your time to explain the role that I have here at Denton Ryan. First and foremost, I am here to support the students in whatever way best helps them be successful while here on campus. I work with students who are dealing with many different issues ranging from stress, anxiety, depression, truancy, family problems, anger management, and a multitude of other issues that may interfere with a student’s ability to focus in class. I conduct group sessions and individual sessions on campus during the school day, but I have been able to develop a schedule
that not only supports school attendance and class attendance, it also minimizes the student’s time out of class. On average, students participating in group sessions miss approximately 40 minutes of one class every 6 weeks, and students participating in individual sessions miss 30 minutes of one class every 8 weeks. Students are referred to my program by parents, friends, and staff members. My program is voluntary and consent forms are sent home for parent signatures if and when a student wants to participate in the program.
Although the majority of my time is spent working with students, I am also required to speak to our students about bully prevention, teen dating violence, and the dangers of drug and alcohol use and abuse. Over the course of the school year, I will be sending out information to you parents regarding those same topics through the PTSA Newsletter as well! If you have any questions or concerns, my door is always open or you can contact me at 940-369-3028 or via email at [email protected] .
Student Assistance Program
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Get started on your future! UNT G-Force is here to help! These UNT students will be available to all students at RHS to help prepare students for entrance into state and private universities as well as community colleges. They will assist students in filling out college applications, registering for the SAT and ACT, completing financial aid paperwork, and much more! They are on our campus on Tuesdays from 1-4. Contact your counselor for more details!!
G-Force will also be tutoring students every Tuesday and Thursday in the Commons from 4:30-5 pm. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable FREE service!!
Amnesty International is a worldwide organization whose purpose is to make people aware of human rights violations that are occurring around the world, typically the imprisonment of those who have done no more than spoken out against a tyrannical and abusive government. Letters regarding a recent infringement are written by Amnesty members and sent to those responsible or those who are able to take appropriate action.
Inundating them with mail is the method most often used by Amnesty to bring about a prisoner’s freedom or a bettering of conditions.
Amnesty International acts on behalf of political prisoners who have not advocated or used violence. These are people whose incarceration is politically motivated, or based on ethnic origin, sex, color, economic, birth, or other status. These are normal people just exercising their rights to live.
Come write for human rights! See Ms. Long in room 269 (sponsor).
spanish ClubThe first Spanish Club
meeting will be held on Thursday, September 27th at 4:15 pm. We will be discussing plans for the upcoming year and voting on t-shirts. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Acevedo in room 238. ¡ Hasta pronto!
French ClubFrench Club will have its first meeting on
Thursday, September 27th at 4:15 in room 235. We will enjoy a snack, play a game, and discuss the club’s plans for the new school year. Please come for fun, food, and friendship!
The Ryan Raider Band’s 2012 Show celebrates the holiday Dia De Los Muertos. The band will performing this show at halftime of all 2012 Raider Varsity football games and marching band contests scheduled for the fall semester. Three of this season’s contests are local. We would love to see a lot of Raider fans
cheering on the band at these contests. 1st Semester Events:Sept 15 – TMEA All-Region Jazz Band Auditions, Decatur HSOct 6 – Golden Triangle Marching Band Classic, C.H. Collins StadiumOct 12 – 8th Grade Band Night at the RHS vs. Marcus home gameOct 13 – “Classic on the Lake” Little Elm Marching Band ContestOct 20 – UIL Region 2 Marching Band Contest, C.H. Collins StadiumOct 27 – UIL Area A Marching Band Contest, Odessa Ratliff StadiumNov 6 – UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest, San Antonio AlamodomeNov 13 – Jazz Concert, RHS Auditorium, 7pm, free admissionNov 16-17 – All-Region Jazz Band Clinic/Concert, Argyle HSNov 29 – All-Region Band Auditions, Phase 1, Boswell HSDec 1 - All-Region Band Auditions, Phase 2, Keller-Timbercreek HSDec 3 – All-Region 9th Grade Band Auditions, Ryan HS
september 2012—7
The Strutters are ready to begin football season and support the Ryan High School Raiders with some fabulous half-time performances! In addition, the Strutters Jazz Elite will be performing with the Raider Band again this year in their half-time show. They will be traveling with the band to
competitions on the following Saturdays: September 29, October 6, October 20, and October 27. See the Raider Band website for more information!In order to raise money for the Strutters to compete at Showtime International Competition, the Strutters will be selling Scentsy Products in the month of September and hosting our Junior Drill Team Clinic (registration forms available on our website) on Saturday, September 15. Also available for sale are Ryan Raider clingies for your car window now through Homecoming! Check the Strutter website for ordering information OR just ask a Strutter!
Stay tuned to the Strutter website at www.dentonisd.org/rhsstrutters for the latest in Strutter news!
The Choir Department would like to welcome all student singers to the new school year. Please note these important concert/performance dates: Fall Concert October 22nd, Winter Concert December 17th, Pre-UIL Performance March 26th, and Spring Concert May 28th. These performances are mandatory assessments and we also hope you enjoy the music. Please support your student’s hard work by attending their choir concerts. I also encourage parents to become active in the choir booster club. Please contact Booster President Julie Kajihara at [email protected] if you would like more information. The full choir calendar can be found at the choir web page and on our Charms web page. All student information including financial statements for choir can be found on the Ryan Choir Charms web page. To find your students information please follow these instructions:
Log on to www.charmsoffice.com and click “ENTER” at the top right corner. Locate the “PARENT/STUDENT/MEMBERS LOGIN” section of the web page. Login to your child’s program account using the following login: ryanhschoir. This will bring up the main parent page and will allow you to look at your Ryan choir public calendar, event list, handouts and other files.
Clicking on an event on the calendar brings up the details for that event, such as times, attendance requirements and equipment/uniform necessities. Clicking on “event list” puts all of the calendar information in a list form for easy printing. When you enter your child’s ID
NUMBER, another more detailed screen appears with even more options to view your student’s uniform assignments, music assignments, financial records, forms and inventory. Enter your child’s ID FIRST - then you may create your own, unique password by clicking on the “keys icon.” Two areas in which you can help the director maintain his/her records: Student information form - you may help make changes to your child’s student information page (such as updating phone numbers and email addresses if they change) to help the teacher communicate with you more effectively.
Please know that a choir uniform fee for each student is due before October 1st. This fee covers the cost of a choir t-shirt, choir folder, uniform rental fee, and concert meals. Please make checks payable to RHS Choir. My conference blocks are B4 and A4 every afternoon. If you have questions, comments, or concerns please call me at 940-369-3075 or email [email protected].
OrchestraThe wonderful
students who make up the orchestras of Ryan HS are ready to have another great year! We have a strong group of returning upperclassmen as well as some very
talented new students, and we are excited to continue our tradition of excellence and of representing our school at the highest level as we move to 5A. As the semester begins, the focus is on All-Region and All-State music (auditions are in October), as well as on preparing for our first concert, to be held on October 16. The high school region groups will be performing such repertoire as Night on Bald Mountain, by Mussorgsky and famously depicted in the original Disney movie Fantasia, as well as “Mars” from The Planets, written by Gustav Holst. Their clinician will be Dr. Sandra Dackow, of New Jersey. She is a very famous pedagogue, conductor, and arranger of music for student orchestras. We are also happy this fall to welcome a student teacher, Ms. Segapeli. She is a UNT student from El Paso, whose main instrument is violin.
ASL We are very excited at Ryan
High School as we gear up for another fun year with American Sign Language Club. We will meet in September to set a monthly club schedule and elect
officers for 2012-2013. If you are interested in being involved in this club, please come by Room 212 to visit with Mrs. Campbell. We have silent dinners every month, and these are a great way to get involved, meet new friends, and practice what you are learning in class. ASL Club is an exciting place to put your skills to use in real world settings and interact with deaf individuals in our community. I hope you will consider joining us this year!
For more information you can contact Shannon Campbell at 369-3058 or [email protected].
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Join FCCLA Discovery in the Fall! FCCLA is one of the largest vocational student organizations in the U.S. It encourages personal growth, leadership development, preparation for the future, and family and community involvement through family and consumer sciences education. For more info contact the FCS Department (Rooms 100, 112 & 113.)
“The Magic of a Moment” is the theme for the 2012-2013 Arts in Education Reflections program this year. There are six categories that students can enter: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video. Last year, we had entries in almost every category – this year, let’s have entries in every category!
Entry forms and rules will be in the office shortly after Labor Day. Entries will be due no later than the end of the school day on Friday, November 2nd.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sheila Finn, Reflections Chair at [email protected] or 972-294-2104.
2012 Fall TennisSchedule
Date Team opponent site Time
Aug. 15 V McKinney North McKinney North 9:00am
Aug. 23 V Sherman Ryan 3:30pm
Aug. 28 V The Colony The Colony 4:15pm
Aug. 30 JV The Colony Ryan 4:15pm
Sept. 6 JV McKinney North Ryan 4:15pm
*Sept. 11 V Flower Mound Marcus Flower Mound Marcus
4:00pm
Sept. 13 V Flower Mound Marcus Flower Mound Marcus
4:15pm
*Sept. 18 V Hebron Ryan 3:30pm
Sept. 20 JV Hebron Hebron 4:45pm
*Sept. 25 V Coppell Coppell 4:00pm
Sept. 27 JV Coppell Ryan 4:15pm
*Oct. 2 V Flower Mound HS Ryan 3:30pm
Oct. 4 JV Flower Mound HS Flower Mound HS 4:45pm
*Oct. 9 V Lewisville Lewisville 4:00pm
Oct. 11 JV Lewisville Ryan 4:15pm
*Oct. 16 V Varsity District Tournament - Round 1
TBD 4:00pm
*Oct. 19 V Varsity District Tournament - Semis TBD 4:10pm
*Oct. 20 V Varsity District Tournament - Finals TBD TBA
Oct. 24 JV JV District Tournamnet Lewisville/Coppell 8:00am
Oct. 26-27 V Regional Tournament Abilene TBA
Nov. 5-6 V State Tournament Austin TBA
Nov. 8 JV Raider Fall JV Tournament Ryan/Goldfield 8:00am
*Denotes Varsity District Matches (All times are subject to change)
Head Coach: Jason Blazek Email: [email protected] Assistant Coach: Danny Baggett Email:
[email protected] Tennis Office Phone: 940-369-3082
Drive 4UR School And Help Us Raise Money!
PTSA and Renaissance has partnered with Bill Utter Ford to bring you the Drive 4UR School program on Saturday, November 3rd in conjunction with our annual Arts and Crafts Show here at RHS. While you are here checking out the great food, art, and crafts, be sure to stop by to test drive a Ford. For every vehicle test driven by a licensed adult 18 or over that day, Ford will donate $20 to RHS PTSA/Renaissance! So, mark your calendar and plan to Drive 4UR School that day.
Do you LOVE words? If so, UIL Spelling and Vocabulary is the
organization for you. We meet weekly to study together. We also compete in Academic UIL meets. Aren’t into speaking in front of people? No problem! Our meets are written or computer tests that do not involve standing up and spelling words out loud. The first meeting will be September 12th at 4:15. See you there!
september 2012—9
Willkommen Beim German Club!The German program at Ryan has a great new freshmen generation coming in. There are three
German 1 classes this year. We hope to have a strong German Club, many activities and many fun meetings. Of course we will go to Dallas and see a Mavericks game and meet Dirk Nowitzki like we do every year. We acquired several new German movies that we will watch with the Club and in German 3 and 4.
We also hope to start an exchange program during this school year. Our German students would visit Denton next spring and Ryan students would visit their counterparts in the Frankfurt area during the next summer. It is a great opportunity to live in a foreign country for a while, interact with the people and speak the language. Please contact Mr. Dettmer for more information about this.
Ryan offers the whole language program from level 1 through AP 4. World language AP courses are college level and are vital for students who want to apply at top universities. Our German Club invites everyone interested in German language, culture, sports, and history. We usually meet once a month on a Wednesday after school in Mr. Dettmer’s classroom for games, food and movies. Students at Ryan can also get a German pen pal and communicate with a teenager in Europe.
The German Club of Ryan High
Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities. Here at Ryan High School we are excited to kick off another year of service in our community. Last year we led and participated in the following service events:
Stream CleanTurkey RollMeals from the Heart at Ronald McDonald HouseWelcome Home a HeroAppletree Pancake SupperGreat American Clean Up Taste of North TexasJoin us this year to participate in these and
other service projects. Meetings are held on Thursdays after school in room 270 (Mrs.Bossenbroek’s room).
Ryan FFA Gets Started on a New Year!Any student enrolled in an agriculture class is eligible for membership in the FFA. Membership
forms are in Mrs. Williams’ room and dues are $20. We will be electing officers in September for the new school year. Applications are available and are due September 4th.
Members stayed busy during the summer months with the Area V Leadership Camp and the State FFA Convention in Corpus Christi motivating the members for the new school year. Members who attend and participate in leadership camp were Katlynn Hasenauer, Kathy Modrow, Augusta Scott, William Bullard, Tanner Vann, Kristina Neu, Destanie Reeves and Sabrina Adkins. Members attend and participate in the state convention were Katlynn Hasenauer, Kathy Modrow, Leah Timmons, William Bullard, Kristina Neu, and Tanner Vann. Katlynn Hasenauer, Kathy Modrow and Leah Timmons also received the Lone Star Degree, the highest degree that the state FFA association can give.
Upcoming Events include:September 11 Monthly meeting/Officer Elections 12 Kick Off Party/Fair Hall North Texas State Fairgrounds 15 Area V Greenhand Camp/Sunnyvale 25 District VII Meeting /Byron Nelson 28 State Fair Begins and meat fundraiser beginsOctober 1 FFA Meat Fundraiser begins 15 Monthly meeting/Chapter Challenge 17 FFA Meat Fundraiser ends 21 State Fair Ends TBA Sheep/Goat State Validation TBA Chapter Challenge/Fair Hall North Texas State FairgroundsNovember 8 District VII Leadership Contest/Ponder 12 Monthly meeting 17 Area V Leadership Contest/Krum Swine State Validation
SPRING BREAK, 2013 Destination: Paris-London Bonjour! The RHS French teachers are excited to be able to offer you another wonderful, life-changing opportunity to visit London and Paris. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 pm in Ryan High School room 235. We will discuss dates, pricing, activities, and more. This trip is open to all RHS students; no knowledge of French is necessary. We hope to see you there!
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Are you looking for a Club to
Join?Check out the activities tab
on the Ryan website. There’s something for everyone.
AFJROTCAmnesty International
ASL ClubBowling
BpaCheerleaders - Varsity
Cheerleaders-JV & FreshmanDance
FCCLA - DiscoveryFCCLA - HeroFrench ClubGerman Clubhonor Guard
hosaI-tech
Key ClubMujeres Con Suenos
national honor societyPALS
Project D.E.L.T.A.renaissance
rhetoric societyRobotics Club
rotary InteractRyan’s AngelsSpanish Club
struttersStudent Council
TAFEUIL
Air Force Junior ROTC, TX-093We’ve recently installed new cadet leadership for the fall semester.
Congratulations to our new cadet staff:
Group Commander: Cadet Col Cooper Givens
Deputy Commander: Cadet Lt Col Sean White
Chief of Staff: Cadet Major Geoffrey Stankus
Aide-de-Camp: Cadet Lt Col Miranda Lovett
We have a busy fall planned. Below are some of the many events we’ll be involved in:
31 Aug: Football game Color Guard… cadets will present the colors to kickoff this first football game of the season at C.H. Collins Stadium
7 Sep: Football game Color Guard… cadets will present the colors to for this game at CH Collins Stadium
14 Sep: Football game Color Guard… cadets will present the colors to for this game at CH Collins Stadium
22 Sep: Billy Ryan High School Annual Drill Meet Competition…we’ll host over 30 schools from north Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas at our annual competition at CH Collins Stadium. This is an all-day event, competing schools are judged for expertise in drill, color guard presentation, uniform inspection, and physical training, with judges mainly coming from college ROTC programs at UNT and TCU.
12 Oct: Football game Color Guard… cadets will present the colors to for this game at CH Collins Stadium
13 Oct: Keller Drill Meet…we’ll take approximately 30 JROTC cadets to compete in the first-ever Central Keller Drill meet.
19 Oct: Football game Color Guard… cadets will present the colors to for this game at CH Collins Stadium
20 Oct: Lewisville Drill Meet... we’ll take approximately 30 JROTC cadets to compete in the annual Lewisville Drill meet. Last year, we were the ONLY Air Force unit competing against Army, Navy, and Marine JROTC units.
12 Nov: Veterans Day Ceremony. RHS and our JROTC unit will host our annual Veterans Day ceremony at 8:30am on 12 Nov. Our Corps will honor veterans in the local area with a formal ceremony in front of RHS by our flag pole. Family, friends, and veterans are all invited to attend. The ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes.
We’ll continue to work with our cadets as they seek opportunities and experience in improving their leadership and community service opportunities. Please contact Col (ret) David Lee, 940-369-3242, email [email protected] for questions.
UIL Social Studies If you are interested in joining the UIL
Academic Social Studies Team or the CurrentEvents Team, please see Ms. Calabrese in
Room 206. The Social Studies theme this year isNative American Influence on U.S. History.
Having trouble find a class? Having trouble fitting in? Find a PAL! We are located in room 139 and will be around the school in pink ID badges.
We are here to help!
Ryan High School will collect the aluminum pull tabs from beverage cans to help sick children at the Ronald McDonald House. It’s so easy and doesn’t cost a thing to help! Simply remove and save the small pull tabs from your favorite beverages. When you are ready to bring them to RHS, drop them off at room 230 or leave them at the office for Mrs. Vallelian. Her youngest daughter is a cancer survivor who delivers them to the Ronald McDonald House. See her web page on our school’s website for more information. Thank you for making a big difference in the lives of very sick children and their families!
september 2012—11
Dissertations and Theses, Business Reports and Documents,
Academic and Business Communication: Edition, Proofreading, Translation, and Workshops
Evelyn Pitre Communication Professional and Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas
E3P3 Pitre: Proofreading Professor
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On August 17th, the Ryan High School PTSA hosted the annual Back to School Breakfast for all faculty and staff. Thanks to Laura Clibbens and Emily Taylor (along with other parent volunteers) for serving up fantastic breakfast food and fruit from the Loco Café. The RHS PTSA would like to thank the Loco Café for their generous support of this year’s Back to School Breakfast for the Faculty and Staff!
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Important: Senior students must have their own PTSA membership by October 1, 2012 to be eligible for PTSA Scholarships!
Purchase a PTSA membership for only $6.50 per person. Please make your check payable to “Ryan High PTSA,” and send it with the information below to the Ryan High office, or mail to:
Dixie Smalley, PTSA Membership, 5101 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX. 76208.Questions? Dixie Smalley at [email protected] or 940-390-1240.
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