Royal Happenings

Inside this issue:

PAGE 1

Four Cornerstones of

RHS

ACT Exam Date

Construction Update

Parent/Teacher Conferences

PAGE 2

Lego Toy Drive

Prom

Progress Grades

After School Building

Hours

Parent Seminar

No School 3/31

Daylight Savings

Mini-Calendar

Chemical Health

2hr Early Release

PAGE 3

DECA Volunteers

Art Students Awarded

Minnesota Career Information System

PAGE 4

Fuel Up to Play 60

Junior Student/Parent

Information

Career Exploration Fair

MCA Testing

PAGE 5

Students in Action

Scholarships

AttendanceWorks

B.I.G Royal Family

NHS Blanket Drive

PAGE 6

Athletics/Activities

Camp Explore 2017

Band/Choir Concert

Arts Fest

PAGE 7

AP Testing Schedule

March 2017

Rogers High School 21000 141st Ave Rogers, MN 55374

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ACT Exam for Juniors Wed 4/19 Start time of 7:30 am The MN Department of Education mandates that we offer the ACT Plus Writing test to all students in grade 11 on Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 AM. This is a great opportunity for our students to take the test in a familiar environment at no cost to them.

STUDENTS IN GRADES 9, 10 & 12 WILL WORK ON

SCHOOLOGY ASSIGNMENTS – FROM HOME – ON APRIL 19 In order to meet the needs of nearly 1,000 juniors who will be taking the assessment, students in grades 9, 10 & 12 will be doing lessons on Schoology at home. More information to follow. The ACT Plus Writing test will take approximately 5 hours to administer. Grade 11 students will have the option of eating lunch and remaining in school until the end of the day or leaving school after they have completed testing. High school bus routes will run as usual on April 19 so students who need to use school transportation to get to and from school will be able to do so.

Construction Update

Note different start time

The Four Cornerstones of Rogers High School

Second semester is underway, and we want to remind parents, students and staff about what is important at Rogers High School with regards to our four cornerstones and everyone’s sense of wellness. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we have a critical responsibility to help children and youth feel safe and secure and learn how to engage with others of differing viewpoints in a peaceful, tolerant, and respectful manner. At RHS, we are committed to:

1. Publicly affirm the inclusive values and our cornerstones that are the foundation of healthy learning cultures;

2. Lead conversations with our school community on the core values of respect and inclusion at the heart of all learning;

3. Post messages regarding these core values in our school, in our student news and on our website.

Students and parents, if you or your child or someone you know is being harassed or intimidated, please reach out to a counselor, teacher or other adult. Our school is also served by one of four district Equity Specialists, Allison Guggisberg. She can be reached by phone, 763-274-3140, ext. x1694 or by email at allison.guggisberg@isd728.org.

Students are encouraged to get involved and actively forge positive relationships with peers. Click here to get started on building your future, with a list of activities available to our students here at Rogers. Some require registration, while many are volunteer student lead/staff supervised clubs with no fees associated. More information can be found on our Activities website at: www.gorogersroyals.com

Parent/Teacher Conferences Update yourself on your child’s progress in school by attending

Parent/Teacher Conferences on March 2 and March 7 from 4-7 pm.

Seeking

Diversity

Pursuing

Excellence

Developing

Positive Relationships

Building

Futures

March 1 Scholarship Application

Distribution

2 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7pm

2 Junior Meeting 5:30pm (RHS Media Center)

3 2hr Early Release

7 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7pm

8 1st Progress Grades for 2nd Semester available on Parent Portal

11 Career Exploration Fair Handke Center 9-12pm

14 Parent Seminar 5:30-7pm (Media Canter)

17 Job Shadowing Experience for Juniors

21 Scholarship Applications Due at noon

21 Band/Choir Concert 6:45pm (RMS)

30 End of 3rd Quarter

31 NO SCHOOL - Staff Development/Workshop

April 3-5 MCA Reading (Gr 10)

MCA Math (Gr 11)

10-17

NO SCHOOL Spring Break

19 ACT Test for juniors (RHS) Work from home for all other grades

22 Prom

27-28

MCA Science Exam

Mini-Calendar

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After School Building Hours:

In order to improve safety within our school and confines of Community Education Supervisory roles, we have two minor changes to communicate to parents and students about after school time at RHS: All students staying after school must be in the commons in plain sight of the Community Ed Supervisor (not under the stairs) unless they are with an adult in a classroom or other space with permission.

All students not with an adult or in a school activity must be out of the building by 5:00pm.

Daylight Savings

Time! Don’t forget to turn

your clock forward

on March 12th

“An Enchanted Garden” Rogers High School prom is April 22nd. Tickets will be sold on the RevTrak web store, now - April 3 for $70 each. April 4-April 21, tickets will cost $80 each. There is not a refund on prom tickets, so please try to plan ahead.

The Royal March will begin at 4:00pm on April 22 in the Rogers High School Fieldhouse. There is a spectator fee of $3.00 per person. Professional photos will be available to order. The lineup for the Royal March for students will begin at 3:30 pm in the order the tickets were purchased. The dinner and dance will be held at the International Market Square. The doors will be open at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the dance begins at 8:00pm and ends at 11:00pm. Students must arrive before 8:30pm in order to be allowed into prom. For more information feel free to look at the prom website at rhsprom17.weebly.com

What we need: RHS is holding a Lego toy drive to collect used Legos for Rogers and Hassan Elementary Schools to use as part of their Lego robotics and design programs. Take this opportunity to get some perhaps little-used toys out of the way and donate them toward the education of younger students in the district! What we are looking for: Any used standard-size (not larger Duplo-style) Lego bricks and/or special pieces, in any usable condition. They will be cleaned and sanitized before being delivered to the elementary school. .

What to do: Just send them in with

students to the RHS main office collection

point. We hope to

see lots of bags,

boxes, and baskets

of old Legos.

Students donating

will get a small

treat!

Lego Toy Drive!

Final Days!

No School

Friday, March 31

Teacher Workshop

Chemical Health We recently had a K-9 sniff at RHS. While we are glad to report the reports of contraband were very low for a building of 1600, we would be remiss as educators not to remind parents and students of the importance of being knowledgeable about teenage chemical health. Please have conversations about drugs and alcohol with your teen.

For tips on how to have conversations, please click on the Chemical Health Resource Guide.

Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30-7pm in the

Media Center

Jennifer Knapp, MN LMFT is inviting parents to join

her for a Parent Seminar. The topic this month will

be School, Community and Mental Health

Resources for Families.

Parent Seminar

2hr Early Release

Friday March 3

2nd Semester, 1st Progress Grades Parents may view 2nd semester, 1st progress grades

on Parent Portal (report tab) on March 8, 2017. Report

cards are no longer mailed out unless a written request

is made to the Guidance Office.

Rogers High School students were recognized at Northwestern High School Art Exhibition at North Hennepin Community College. Gissele Olivares won the Artistic Merit Award for Rogers High School. Her winning piece is a pastel drawing. Gissele is in grade 11. Ashlee Trochlil won the People’s Choice Award. Ashlee is in grade 12. The exhibit is on display in the Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Arts Gallery at NHCC through March 2nd. The awards ceremony and closing reception will be held

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 from 6-8pm. Ten metro area schools participated in this year’s high school art exhibition.

Minnesota Career Information System

RHS has a new tool to help students explore college and career options.

The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is an Internet-based system that combines a wealth of career, educational and labor market information into one com-prehensive, easy-to-use exploration tool. With MCIS, stu-dents and clients can:

Learn about over 520 occupations Develop a personal portfolio and personal learning

plan Research colleges, universities and career schools Find scholarships and financial aid Improve job search skills and create a resume Students set up accounts and took an interst inventory on 2/17. The website is https://mncis.intocareers.org. A link to the website and log in information is posted under the “RHS Counseling and Guidance” course on Schoology. This is a great resource to explore college and career possibili-ties with your student. Please contact Jacy Shrestha, Coun-selor and College and Career Specialist, with any questions.

Rogers High School DECA students hosted a Youth Holiday Workshop on December 21 for children ages 3-12.

Snacks, drinks, and holiday music were provided for all of the guests. Kids, parents and volunteers enjoyed fun-filled

Holiday activities and stations, such as:

Ornament Making: Rudolph and popsicle stick ornaments were made

Paper Crafts: Children made wreaths, Christmas trees, and thumbprint reindeer

Winter Wonderland: One of the favorites! Kids created individually designed snowflakes out of paper or

popsicle sticks.

Santa Claus: Santa Claus made an appearance at this holiday event! A layout was designed by the DECA

students to create the perfect picture for the kids. A Polaroid camera was used to take pictures on Santa’s lap

along with elf kisses, a personalized note, and supplies to create their very own picture frame.

Holiday Cookie Decorating: This was the kids’ favorite station

Mrs. Clause’s Hot Cocoa Toss: Throw Jumbo Marshmallows into tree shaped cups and receive a prize.

Hula Hoop: Hula Hoops were provided for the kids to have contests and play around.

With the help of the 20 DECA student volunteers, 35 guests, and generous donations, the Youth Holiday Workshop

raised $290 plus additional gifts. This was a successful night, thanks to the help of the Rogers community and the

excitement of the kids. The funds were split between Hope 4 Youth and B.I.G’s Go Fund Me page.

DECA students donated $145 worth of supplies to Hope 4 Youth, including 50 personal

hygiene items, 50 food items, 20 pairs of socks, and an extra $38. These items are stored and

given to the homeless children and teens that attend the Hope 4 Youth facility. Hope 4 Youth

provides part time shelter, meals, and clothes to these teens that do not have anywhere to go.

They appreciate all that Rogers High School has done for them in the past and will continue to

provide in the future.

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DECA Holiday Workshop Was a Success!

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At Rogers High School we

educate, inspire & empower through

developing positive

relationships, pursuing

excellence, seeking diversity, and

building futures.

1 ALL people have

value.

2 Valuing and

respecting

differences

strengthens the

individual and the

community.

3 People thrive

when they feel

connected,

supported and

affirmed.

4 Everyone can

learn.

5 Hope inspires and

empowers.

6 Lifelong learning is

essential for

personal growth.

7 Change is an

opportunity for

growth.

Greek Yogurt Bowl

Looking for an easy, but delicious protein-packed

breakfast? Look no further than this simple Greek yogurt

bowl. It’s best to use an

authentic Greek strained style

yogurt. Adding interesting

spices takes it from average to

wow!

Ingredients

1 (7-ounce) container

plain strained Greek yogurt

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup chopped

strawberries

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

powder

1/8 teaspoon ground

cardamom

1/4 cup shelled pistachios,

roughly chopped

1 tablespoon honey or Agave nectar

Directions

Place berries in a single serving

bowl and top with Greek

yogurt. Sprinkle with spices and

drizzle honey or Agave over

top. Top with chopped with

pistachios.

Junior Meeting Juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend an information panel on Thursday, March 2, from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Media Center. Representatives from different types of colleges including state, private, technical and community colleges, support services, and apprenticeship programs will be at RHS to present information and answer questions

Job Shadowing On March 17th, all juniors will be required to participate in a job shadowing opportunity. Students will not be expected to attend school on this day. They will report directly to their job shadowing experience that morning. The time commitment for this experience is at least 6 hours. Students will be required to set up their own experience. They need to make contact with someone in a field of their choosing, preferably in a field they are interested in learning more about (we prefer they do not shadow their parents). One of our building goals at RHS is for our students to be career/college ready. Please make sure you and your student take advantage of this opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student’s counselor.

Junior Student/Parent Information

Career Exploration Fair on Saturday, March 11 from 9am-12pm at

Handke Center in Elk River, hosted by ISD728 Community Education

Take advantage of this opportunity to begin exposing your student to

different careers and talk to people who work in a variety of career fields.

It is never too early to start! Click Here for more info.

Career Exploration Fair

MCA Testing In April

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) and alternate assess-

ment, Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), are the statewide tests

that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic

standards and meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary

Education Act (ESEA). The tests are administered every year to measure

student performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that

specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do.

Each student receives a score that falls in one of four achievement lev-

els: Does Not Meet the Standards, Partially Meets the Standards, Meets the

Standards and Exceeds the Standards

The testing schedule is as follows:

MCA Reading (10th Grade): April 3-5 - Most Sophomores will test in their

assigned English class.

MCA Math (11th Grade): April 3-5 - Most Juniors will test in their as-

signed Math class

MCA Science: April 27-18 - Students who have BIology or AP Biology will test in their Biology class

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STUDENTS

IN ACTION Any RHS senior planning to

attend a technical, community or

four-year college should apply

for the local scholarships which

will be distributed to seniors in

their Primetime on Wednesday, March 1.

(Full-time PSEO students will receive their packet through

the mail.)

There is a wide variety of scholarships, including merit-

based, need-based and application-based, so all students

should be sure to get their application completed and

turned in!

ALL applications and essays required for local scholarships

are due at Noon on Tuesday, March 21, to Lynne

Cleaveland. NO EXCEPTIONS!

You can also find information about other scholarships

here on the Counseling page of the RHS website

Applying for

Scholarships

AttendanceWorks Tips

What can you do?

Don’t let your child stay home unless truly sick. Complaints of headaches or stomach aches may be signs of anxiety.

Talk to teachers if you notice sudden changes in behavior. These could be tied to something going on at school.

Did you know?

Missing 10 percent, or about 18 days, of the school year can drastically affect a students academic success.

A B.I.G. ROYAL FAMILY After the tragic accident involving three of members

of our ROYAL FAMILY (Gretta Jensen, Beckett Olson and Ian Orina), members in our ROGERS DECA Chapter needed to do something to help and support the three students and their families.

Our plan was to raise money and quickly so we could offer immediate help. We ordered over 500 bracelets to sell to the community, administration, and students. It was a given to help out these students and families involved. As our Principal Mr. Paurus said, “In times like these, it is important to come together, lean on one another and show care and concern for one another”.

RHS DECA raised approximately $1,000 for each family. We plan to keep giving and supporting them along this journey.

NHS Blanket Drive

National Honor Society did a tie blanket drive for the Masonic Children's Hospital at the University of Minnesota. Students worked in groups to

make the tie blankets and we ended up with 41

blankets that will be donated in March.

Math League Advisor Gina Lammers giving Jacob Pawlowski his award for being the top scorer of RHS's first math league season! Congratulations, Jacob, and all of our Math League participants! Thanks for a great first season!

Camp Explore 2017

Registration Now Open!

Come join us this summer

at Camp Explore, a

STEM career exploratory

camp for grades 8-11!

Students will experience a variety of

interactive hands-on activities and special

field trips to get them excited about careers

in the industries of agriculture, energy,

engineering, healthcare, IT,

manufacturing, and transportation.

Sessions are led by professionals and

faculty from area colleges and universities.

Moorhead Residential/Overnight Scrubs

Camp, June 25-30, 2017

Winona Residential/Overnight Scrubs

Camp, July 23-28, 2017

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ADMINISTRATION

Jason Paurus Principal

Ryan Johnson Asst Principal

Last Names: A—Joh

Michael Zeman Asst Principal

Last Names: Joi—Mu

Susan Romane Asst Principal

Last Names: My—Z

Dan Ohlgren Activities Director

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Anne Bartus Last Names: A—Gr

Shannon Macken

Last Names: Gu—Me

Jacy Shrestha Last Names: Mi—P

Dawn Morrison

Last Names: Q—Z

General Line: 763-274-3140

Attendance Line:

763-241-3555

Athletics/Activities Spring Sports Online Registration is open. Registrations should be submitted 3-5 business days prior to start of the season.

www.gorogersroyals.com

(Under "REGISTRATION/FORMS" tab)

Opening dates for tryouts/practices are as follows:

3/13—Softball, Track & Field

3/20—Baseball, Boys & Girls Golf

3/27—Boys Tennis

4/3—Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse (co-op with ER)

Spring Sport Meetings are coming up: 3/1 - Track & Field at 6pm in the Commons 3/2 - Girls Golf at 6:30 in A108 Softball at 7:15 in the Media Center Boys Golf at 7:15 in A201 Boys Tennis at 7:15 in B107 Boys Lacrosse at 7:30 in the Choir Room Sports registration fees annual family max is $775, if you have reached this, contact the activities office.

Congrats to the Rogers Girls

Hockey Team! Mississippi 8 Conference

Champs!

Congrats to the Rogers Boys

Basketball Team! Mississippi 8 Conference

Champs!

Sports and Activities Pick Up

PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOT to wait for students for pick-up after practices/games/

events. Please keep the front lanes open for the busses.

Come out for the Spring Band & Choir Concert

on March 21

at 6:45pm

at the RHS Commons

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AP Exam Schedule

Students who are currently enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course are eligible to take the corresponding AP exam in May. With qualifying AP Exam scores (generally 3 or above), a student can earn credit, advanced placement or both at the majority of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Individual colleges and universities, not the College Board or the AP Program, grant course credit and placement. When applying to a school, get the college’s AP policy in writing. You can usually find this information through the institution directly or by using the AP Credit Policy Info search at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement.

Registration for AP exams:

Online registration isnow open

Online Registration closes: March 6, 2017 at 2:30 pm

Cost: $53/exam – Test is free for students on a free or reduced lunch plan. Inform your AP teacher or Patty in the Guidance Office if this applies to you.

Registration & Payment: Register and make payment online using RevTrak. Go to www.isd728.org, under

Families, select Online Payments, click on RevTrak, click on School Fees and enter your student or parent UserName for Parent Portal and student’s DOB. Click on the AP exam(s) you want to take and make payment via a credit card.

Students registering after April 7 for an AP exam must pay an additional $55 late fee per exam. (This fee is assessed by

the College Board.)

Calculators are allowed on all or part of the following AP Exams:

Biology

Calculus AB

Chemistry

Physics

Statistics

AP Exam Date Exam Start Time

AP Chemistry Monday, May 1 7:30 AM

AP Computer Science A Tuesday, May 2 7:30 AM

AP Physics 1 Tuesday, May 2 11:30 AM

AP English Lit & Comp (Gr 12) Wednesday, May 3 7:30 AM (note earlier start time)

AP US Gov’t & Politics Thursday, May 4 7:30 AM

AP US History Friday, May 5 7:30 AM

AP Biology Monday, May 8 7:30 AM

AP Calculus AB Tuesday, May 9 7:30 AM

AP English Language & Comp (Gr 11) Wednesday , May 10 7:30 AM (note earlier start time)

AP Macroeconomics Wednesday , May 10 11:30 AM

AP World History Thursday, May 11 7:30 AM

AP Statistics Thursday , May 11 11:30 AM

AP Human Geography Friday, May 12 7:30 AM