Message from Principal Monica Jacobson

J.H. Rose Academic Boosters J a n u a r y 2 0 1 7

A c a d e m i c B o o s t e r s B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s

2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7

Blair Van Coutren, President

Karen Pumphrey, Vice President

Marilyn Gibson, Treasurer

Martha Williams, Secretary

Kim Kuhn, Past President

Representatives:

12th Grade Mary Alligood

Melissa Anderson Kim Kuhn

Martha Williams

11th Grade Missi Foster

Jill McGlohon Lydia O’Rear

Kellie Williams

10th Grade Missy Eason

Meredith Ozimek Karen Pumphrey

Margo Tulloss

9th Grade Catherine Cox Susan Schmidt Gretta Smith Jennifer Voos

At Large

Melinda Fagundus Carrie Stockwell Kimberly Taylor

Blair Van Coutren

Emeritus Ange Young

Rampants, With great expectations, we are off to start the spring semester of the 2016-17 school year! In an effort to prepare our students for success in the new semester, the administrative team, counselors and class advisors held advisory class meetings at the close of the fall semester. The meetings provided an opportunity for students and staff alike to review and discuss our schoolwide expectations as part of our Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions (PBIS) program. J.H. Rose has continued to build our PBIS program to maintain an environment conducive for academic and social success. Our ROSE expectations are:

Parents are encouraged to further discuss with their children the expectations, the display of expectations in various settings, and the positive outcomes of meeting such expectations. Speaking of outcomes and successes, Rampants closed the fall semester with some notable accomplishments. The J.H. Rose Computer Science Club participated in the US Cyber Patriots preliminaries resulting in the following team placements:

Teams: Hack n' slash - 1st gold in NC Digital Doom Squad - 2nd gold in NC Slackers & Hackers - 6th gold in NC micropachycephalosauruses - 1st Silver in NC

In addition, our media center was recently awarded funding through the Future Ready Library Grant. One of the senior class milestones was reached with the completion of the fall semester “Project Connect Symposium”. Seniors completing English IV in the fall participated in the symposium, sharing the community connections they established while refining their research and writing skills. I end this month’s letter with a special congratulations to Ms. Karen Medlin who was named one

of the six finalists for Pitt County Schools’ 2017-18 Teacher of the Year.

I trust that as we seek to set our expectations high at Rose High School, we are building

a foundation for success now and in the future.

For your reflection:

“Expectations drive behavior.

The higher your expectations, the better you tend to perform.”

—Professor Margaret Neale

#RiseUp

JH Rose Academic Boosters

ACT Testing

Test Date Resgistration Late Registr.

Deadline Deadline

Feb. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 20

Apr. 8 Mar. 3 Mar. 17

June 10 May 5 May 19

act.org

SAT Testing

Test Date Registration Late Registr.

Deadline Deadline

Mar. 11 Feb. 10 Feb. 28

May 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 25

June 3 May 9 May 24

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Academic Boosters Fund Spring Semester Grants

Academic Boosters January 2017

...enhancing teaching and learning Academic Boosters aim to award grants to teachers each semester in an effort to impact student learning. In the fall semester, we typically grant most of our donor dollars, and in the second semester we receive fewer requests for grants, thus less funds are awarded. The impact of these grants over the entire year is mighty! We are proud to report to you, our donors who make this happen, the grants that you were able to fund this semester...

DECA

Grant Sends Students

to State Competition

Rose High DECA students recently

won a variety of awards at the district

competition, and this grant makes it

possible for them to extend this

learning experience by competing at

the state level in March. Students

will gain valuable skills in Marketing

and Business.

Media Center

Storyteller Maker

Space: Recently the Media Center was awarded partial funding for this grant from the PCS Media and Digital Learning Department. Academic Boosters have now awarded the remaining funds needed to create this Storyteller Maker Space that will be available to all students. This grant gives students the ability to

collaborate on video projects like the

monster / oddities project in some English

classes as well as senior projects.

Because of these grants, students can

use iPads for recording, iMacs for editing,

and various supplies for creating clay-

mation characters and stop motion videos.

CTE Department Data Expansion: Grant money was awarded to purchase

extra digital storage for managing a

string of large data files associated with

student video and 3D production.

Taking Steps Beyond Rose (TSBR) TSBR is a multifaceted incentive and learning program targeting students

who have never considered attending college and are at risk beyond high

school because they have no one in their sphere of influence to guide them

toward a productive future. Academic Boosters is granting funds for the

culminating activity this year: a very special and formal business luncheon. Prior to this event

(which they must earn), students will attend seminars on professional attire, networking and

etiquette. At the luncheon, students will have the opportunity to use the skills they have learned

in the seminars while conversing with members of our local professional community and

celebrating their academic (and many other) accomplishments.

Rose Student Services:

Website & Useful Links & Seniors Info

Hospital: 252-695–6161 Arlington Blvd: 252-321-2220

Greenville Blvd: 252-758-8866 PCC: 252-321-7566 Firetower Rd: 252-321-1112

10% off entire purchase with this coupon

Offer good until June 30, 2017

Not to be combined with any other offers One coupon per person, per visit, per day.

Click “website” to visit Click “useful links” to visit Click “Seniors Info” to visit

Re-link your

Harris Teeter VIC card to JH Rose!

How? www.HarrisTeeter.com OR code #3469 at checkout

EASY $$

for Rose!

Costs you nothing!

Check these links often!

Summer enrichment information link is being added

to the Student Services website!

Scholarship bulletin is regularly updated!

Remind your senior to frequently check school e-mail!

Students with 504 or IEPs:

Any AP student who also has a current 504 plan or Individual Education Plan:

Testing accommodations must be preapproved by

College Board Services for Students with Disabilities.

The due date for accommodation requests is February 17, 2017.

See your school counselor for assistance in applying for accommodations.

Band

Upcoming Concerts:

March 7th ~ Wind Ensemble & Concert Band

May 13th ~ Jazz Band (tentatively)

May 16th ~ Wind Ensemble & Concert Band

Wizard of Oz

Thur. April 6 @ 7:00 pm

Fri. April 7 @ 7:00 pm

Sun. April 8 @ 2:00 pm

Mon. April 10 @ 7:00 pm

Tue. April 11 @ 7:00 pm

Admission: $5 students $10 adults

Rose Theater OrchestraOrchestraOrchestra April 6: April 6: April 6: AllAllAll---County Orchestra County Orchestra County Orchestra

clinic & Concert (at South Central)clinic & Concert (at South Central)clinic & Concert (at South Central)

May 17:May 17:May 17: Dress rehearsal for spring concertDress rehearsal for spring concertDress rehearsal for spring concert

May 18:May 18:May 18: FINAL CONCERT!!!FINAL CONCERT!!!FINAL CONCERT!!!

www.KuhnHomes.com

Academic Boosters January 2017

SGA February 6-10: “Pennies for Pasta Competition” in 1st period classes. All money raised goes to Leukemia patients. The winner gets a free lunch from Olive Garden!

February 14: EC Valentine’s Day celebration

February 15: Senior superlatives start! These include: College T shirts on Thursdays Senior bell on Fridays Courtyard use during SmartBlock

February 17: Registration due for NCASC State Convention

February 21-24: Buy your Sadies tickets at Rampant Stop!

February 25: Sadie Hawkins Dance

A community built on…

CHOCOLATE!

Deep within the walls of the file “vault” lies a well known sweet treasure… a stash of chocolate! When Ms. Pam joined the staff of Rose High in 2005, she did not know a soul. She observed, “No one ever looked this way unless they needed you!” As a way to meet the staff and get to know her new community, she offered chocolate to bridge the gap. “Who knew a simple piece of candy would bring us together?” Staff and students pop in daily for a pick me up, “but chocolate is only for staff,” notes Ms. Pam. “I buy the candy for the kids,” but the chocolate pours in from co-workers, parents, neighbors and organizations affiliated with Rose. Boosting academics includes giving our teachers a boost! If you have a heart for our teachers, drop off a bag for the “stash” in Student Services! Greet Mrs. Sawyer and Ms. Pam, and treat yourself to something sweet!

Academic Boosters teachers!

Ms. Pam connects people

with chocolate!

Rose Advisory Council

Need

Rampant Wear?

Will be sotd:

February 9

February 23rd

gym hallway near cafeteria

Click here

for Rampant Wear catalogue

Renee Carter 252-347-2602

Brad Carter 252-814-6602 Email:brad@thecarterdifference.com

Proud corporate sponsors of academic excellence

“Dr. S”

Dr. Vasanthara Sundarapather, affectionately

known as Dr. S, is the JHR Rampant Spirit

Award winner of the month! Dr. S. earned this

award for her leadership in mathematics

education. Students of Dr. S consistently

score very high on AP exams. Dr. S also

leads at Rose High by working with students

to participate in mathematics competitions. As

advisor for Mu Alpha Theta, math honor

society, she coordinates intensive math

tutoring during smart block for all math

students at Rose. Dr. S., a native of Malaysia,

joined the Rose team in 2003 and has

enjoyed every single day at our school. Dr. S.

would advise parents to continue to do their

part in their children’s education by checking

in and keeping track of their grades and

progress. She

believes that parent

support and

encouragement are

essential to student

success.

Congratulations

and thank you,

Dr. S !

January Spirit Award

Rose website:

CLICK HERE

January 2017

National History Day

March 23rd

Mendenhall—ECU

2017 Theme:

“Taking a Stand in History”

National History Day website:

www.nhd.org

Students dressed up for History Day

in Mrs. Medlin’s American History 1.

Students chose a character that

made an impact on United States

History from the Age of Exploration to

Reconstruction.

Karen Medlin was voted Teacher of the Year at Rose! Karen Medlin is also one of 6 finalists for

Pitt County Schools Teacher of the Year!

WorkKeys

National Career

Readiness Certificate

What: Required of all SENIORS,

a test that measures readiness for

the world after high school.

When: February 7th

Where: Rose ~ Media Center

What’s in it for you:

Possible college credit

Higher likelihood of higher paying

job

A chance to receive extra tickets to

graduation

Click Here

for more information

JH Rose 2017 by the day

AP Calendar

Link

498-A Red Banks Road

Greenville, NC 27834 252-215-3067

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

JANUARY 2017

Thur. Jan 26 1st day of 2nd Semester

Mon. Jan. 30 Report Cards Issued

FEBRUARY 2017

Tues. Feb 7 Work Keys (SENIORS ONLY) Media Center

Sat. Feb 11 ACT

Wed. Feb 15 8:40-9:00 American Math Competition

Sat. Feb 25 Sadie Hawkins Dance Commons

Mon. Feb 27 Teacher Workday

Tues. Feb 28 ACT (JUNIORS ONLY)

While you’re marking your

2nd semester calendar...

Prom: April 1

AP Exams: May 1 - 5 & May 8 - 12

No School: Mon. Feb. 27

Fri. Apr.14 thru Fri. Apr. 21

Mon. May 29

Last day of school: Fri. June 9 (half day)

GRADUATION: Saturday, June 10 6:00pm

AP EXAMS:

May 1-5 and May 8-12

Pitt County Schools Calendar:

CLICK HERE

Senior symposium impacts community

Photos by 252Buzz

And again we say

USEFUL LINKS

J.H. Rose High School

JHR Academic Boosters

JHR Band Boosters

Health Sciences Academy (HSA)

Pitt County Schools

Public Schools of North Carolina

Homework Help

Hippocampus

Khan Academy

College Testing and Prep

SAT - College Board

ACT

SAT/ACT/GRE Prep

Free vocab practice

College Reviews College Planning and Financing

Petersons CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/info_schol.jsp

UNIGO Sallie Mae http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/

Every Rose student has a

CFNC.org account. If

students have forgotten their

username or password, they

can see their counselor for

assistance.

AP

Click here to search for AP

credit policies at various

universities.

AP Calendar Link

Rose Student Services:

Website

Useful Links

Seniors Info