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PTSA Co-Presidents’ Message

Robert Mc Adoo and Lynne Mc Adoo r.mcadoo@verizon.net

lynne2222@verizon.net As spring break is fast approaching and then the school year will come to an end, please let us know what we can do next year to make the PTSA the organization you want it to be. The few who attended the Marijuana Awareness night got a surprise substitution when the Washington State Police came and gave the presentation. The Trooper was booked when we first asked but in the end was able to give us an eye opening educational hour. If you weren’t there you really missed out. Don’t forget our next community education night is on April 15. The guidance counselors should have the applications for our new more needs-based 2 year college or technical school scholarship. Thanks for all your help and support to RHS PTSA!

The RHS PTSA Nominating Committee will be offering recommendations for the Executive Board for 2008-2009. Nominations for president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer will also be accepted from the floor during the April 14 PTSA meeting at 7 p.m. in the RHS Library.

UPCOMING RHS PTSA MEETINGS:

7 p.m. in the RHS Library: April 14 and May 12

April 15: Health Advocacy Committee presentation on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection and other diseases. PTSA’s Health Advocacy Committee is sponsoring another community awareness night: April 15, 7 p.m. RHS Library - HEALTH: information on MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) “staff infection”, pandemic influenza, and STDs. Heather Hill from the District’s Health Department will provide up-to-date information as well as open the floor for questions and discussion. The event is open to the public and designed for parents and students of RHS. Mark your calendars. Come and get informed. A special thanks to Trooper Brian Luedtke from the Washington State Patrol. He gave

an outstanding presentation on marijuana and other drug awareness. It was a very educational and informative hour on prevalence, consequences, and warning signs of drug use.

Thank you to the RHS PTSA Health Advocacy Committee for arranging this meeting!

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The Richland High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association Newsletter

April 2008 Richland High School PTSA 12.5.50 Volume 11, Issue 6 (published 7x/year) 930 Long Ave. Richland, WA 99352 PTSA Membership: 341 Principal: Gordon Comfort PTSA Co-Presidents: Robert and Lynne McAdoo School: 967-6535 Newsletter editor: Nancy Uziemblo Attendance: 967-6554 Newsletter deadline: 15th of the month* School: www.richlandbombers.org *send news to uziemblo@verizon.net PTSA: www.rsd.edu/schools/rhs/ptsa

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Superintendent's Message…..from Jean Lane Richland School District Safety Update I want to thank the Richland High School PTSA for this opportunity to share the work that administrators, teachers, and community members are doing to improve safety for all of our students. Our connections with both the Richland and West Richland police departments as well as parents with expertise in safety, policy development, and preventative programs have strengthened our ability to insure quality systems for each school site. Every school site now has specific protocols for quickly accessing assistance for classroom teachers. A ‘red phone’ is located in the school office. Secretaries answering the phone have specific questions to ask the teacher who is seeking assistance in their room. Clear protocols after the call are outlined and have been practiced to make sure the response is timely. Teachers also have an emergency e-mail message that is automatically sent to specific administrators and office personnel. Each school has had one practice drill that was monitored by central office administrators and the police. A debrief follows each drill to offer suggestions and answer questions. All fifteen school sites are in the process of being ‘mapped’ through a grant from Washington State. The maps of each school include staging areas for police and fire in case of emergency as well as labeling the location of water shutoffs and electrical panels. The maps become part of the Benton County Emergency Management system and will be accessible by police and fire departments. On the preventative side of safety we have talked with student leadership groups in the secondary schools for input about safety issues in the schools. Their insight will help administrators and teachers develop or reinforce current programs to support students in reporting concerns. A group of volunteer experts, including law enforcement, lawyers, and emergency managers are reviewing RSD emergency plans, reviewing and writing policies, and developing parent and student awareness programs. They will also serve as an oversight committee to periodically review safety drills and prevention programs in the future. We are committed to continually improve our practices and procedures in every school to ensure the safety of your children. We welcome questions and suggestions.

NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR Do you know an outstanding educator? Nominate one! See the back page for more information. Send their names and a brief description of why you are nominating them to Nancy Uziemblo at Uziemblo@verizon.net or drop off the nomination form at the front desk in the school office by May 1. NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR Nomination form

Your name __________________________________________________________ How can we contact you if more information is needed? _____________________ Person being nominated ________________________________________________________ This person is an outstanding educator because

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RHS NEWS

Congratulations to Richland High School National Merit Finalists

Daniel Chiang and Sean Johnson. They will be considered for National Merit Scholarships offered in 2008. ________________________________________________________________ The Kiwanis Club of Richland will hold its annual luncheon April 30

honoring the top 31 graduating seniors from the Richland high schools. Students are selected not only for scholastic achievement, but also extra curricular activities, citizenship, and service to school and the community. Seventeen students will represent Richland High school. Foreign Exchange students are also honored at the luncheon. Congratulations to: David Bergsman, Jillian Carr, Daniel Chiang, Galia Deitz, Stefan Dernbach, Liem Dinh, Brett Dixon, Matthew Hendricks, Dana Hulke, Haya Jamali, Sean Johnson, Jessica Knollmeyer, Jenevieve Lackey, Laura Sampson, Thomas Sanford, Stephanie Wright, and Sara Yang. Foreign Exchange students are: Putra Biguna – Indonesia, Yvette Damon – Holland, Nino Gogebashvili - Republic of Georgia, Yi Hua Lu – Taiwan, Franz Michel – Germany, Nile Phllochoo – Thailand, Baptiste Sallibartant- France, and Jan Vinkler - Czech Republic The Masonic Achievement Awards Program for Juniors will be held at Southridge High School, April 25. Each area high school nominates 5 young women and 5 young men to represent their junior class. Students are judged based on Character, Leadership, Participation & Service, Perseverance & Resourcefulness, and Academic Achievement. This year’s students are: Young Men Young Women Sean Champagne Jilene Chua Brian Chou Mandy Coughanour Christopher Squier Katherine Klos Mitchell Sturtevant Whitney Landon David Wang Connie Qiu

Congratulations to RHS Knowledge Bowl Team for taking 1st place in the 4A Division at the Regional ESD 123 Tournament. Congratulations on 8th place at the State Competition of Knowledge Bowl! The team members who competed at State for Richland High are Mary Nelson, Daniel Chiang, Alex Josephson and Sean Johnson. Way to go!

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RHS NEWS P.E. NEWS ….from Mrs. Rulon Students were given the Presidential Physical Fitness Test at the beginning of first semester and again at the end of the semester. Each student did the curl ups, one-mile run, v sit and reach, shuttle run and or pull-ups or flexed arm hang test. If students passed all 5 tests at 50% above the National Standard, they received a National Patch. If students passed all 5 tests at 85% or higher than the standard, they received the Presidential Patch along with a certificate. We are very proud of all the students that worked hard to receive their patch. Many students are using this to put in their portfolio.

Presidential Physical Fitness Test Awards go to…..

National Physical Fitness Awards go to…

Kaitlin Alderson Alanna Arguello Shanelle Arthur Jacob Atwell Katherine Banks Ben Barton Nicole Barwick Morgan Brandon Bailey Brierley Jared Broeske Cory Bryan Bethany Burch Ashton Burchard Colton Casillas Michael Connell Tim Cottrell Char Crummel Ben Cuevas Sydney Dautel Matt Dearlove Calvin Douglass Hillary Dressor Esteban Dvalle Kayla Dyck Luke Ekstrom Micah Ellis Dean Evans Tyler Fairchild Martin Fitzhigh Andrew Freed Jayne Fritts Scott Gallagher Britney Gregg Michael Heaton Felicia Heinjsa Sharae Howard Alena Brook Jensen Jenessa Jensen Kyle Jensen Justin Johnson Maggie Jones Travis Kafentzis Andrew Kasada James Kernan Tyler Kion Jenna Kurtz Jason Landine Robert Leam Nicholas Lee Sami Lehmann Kristen Lensiegne Stuart Libke Emily Long Connie Lovelace Dan Ly Mandy Machinal Patrick Mahoney Katie Maier Vanessa Manolopoulos Jessica Manthei Ashley Mask Colton McCaugar Jacob McKinney Ed McNamana Nick Miland Jordon Miller Josh Miller Chole Milliken Justin Mirus Elizabeth Muntean Hannah Murphy Sydney Nachbaur Jaime Navaro Sarah Nicoara Tanner Oswald Stinson Ott Quinn Owens Anthony Parks Mariah Pickett Matt Polvi Karissa Prince Costner Quick Katelyn Rapacz Vinnie Regimbal Kenzy Rex Gage Reynolds Devonte Rheg Karissa Robertson Brandon Ross Jamison Rowe Annette Ruane Jeremy Sandoval Cara Scavazzo Kyle Schaeter Jamey Schneiden Brad Senner Arthur Sherepitka Louis Sims Austin Snyder Tara Standley Victoria Stevens Brandon Stone Kevin Taylor Jade Townsend John Treece Nick Vines Amanda Valdez Jamie Warren Nathaniel Weinman Nicki Welch Derek Wellinton Jace Westcott Joey White Jeff Wood Nick Wood Megan Wright Jeff Young

Mayiya Afonina Elizabeth Andrews Jared Barichello Bria Caldwell Emily Chen Sean Colby Michelle Corrigan Jana Kitzke Shakeem Lakes Nathan Mather Martha Sanford Nathaniel Shoemaker Sarah Sundgren Cayle Turpen Alyssa Warburton Josh Wood Kody Wyrick Troy Zuroske

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RHS NEWS

SENIORS….. SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST On May 29 at 7:15 a.m., Richland High School will be having a Scholarship Breakfast in the Richland High School Auditorium to honor those seniors who have won scholarships. To make certain that we include all scholarship winners, please complete this form and return to Mrs. Springer in the Counseling Office BY MONDAY, MAY 19th. Please do not list loans or work-study programs. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FORM ________________________________________________________________________________ NAME: Last First Middle College you plan to attend: __________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS: List below all scholarships that you have received. Include any honor or award you may have

received or may have knowledge of receiving such as Scholarships, Academy Appointments, Honors-At-Entrance, and/or unusual achievements.

Organization or College Type of Award-Classify Amount Do you plan sponsoring award according to item above to accept? ____________________________________________________________________________________

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RHS NEWS

SENIOR CLASS GRADUATION PARTY NEWS Planning is underway and we are still in need of workers. It is a great time for your children and a fun time for parents also. Our next two meetings will be held at Cathedral of Joy's coffee shop. Please note that there is a date change:

April 21, 6:00 p.m. and May 19, 6:00 p.m. If you would like to work, please contact: Chairman Connie Roberts 627-4339 or hillswest@aol.com Manpower Teri Pearson 628-8178 or personalities1988@verizon.net

Many thanks to everyone who helped make the RHS 2008 Senior Auction a huge success.

With net proceeds of over $15,000, we exceeded our goal. This will help ensure our graduating seniors will have a safe and memorable graduation party. In addition, a portion of the funds will be given to the PTSA for the 2008 graduating seniors scholarship fund. Below is a list of businesses and parents we would like to thank for their generous contributions that helped make the auction so successful. THANK YOU FROM THE SENIOR PARTY COMMITTEE TO…..

Albertsons Costco Artistic Portraits (Rob and Judy DiPiazza)

Alice and John Beckstrom, parents of Rachel Beckstrom

Bomber Boosters

Jim and Sharon Bixler, parents of Max Bixler,

Mark Berkey, sponsor of Franz Michael

Connie Corcoran

Gary and Sue Carnevali, parents of Joe Carnevali

Dick Cartmell

Rick and Brenda Casqueiro, parents of Kris Casqueiro

Virginia Casqueiro, grandmother of Kris Casqueiro

Chapados Dental Center

Club 40

Jon and Cheri Crawford, parents of Jeff Crawford

ConAgra Foods Teri Carr Columbia Valley Luxury Cars

Custom Art Glass

C&M Landscaping

Davenlore Winery

Diana Francis, mother of Alyssa Tantillo

DermaCare Energy Solutions

Entrees Made Easy

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THANK YOU FROM THE SENIOR PARTY COMMITTEE TO….. Fore-Gifts.com

Hampton Inn Bill Hamlin, Custom Bottling Co.

Home Caretakers

Bob Jacobs of Steptoe Carwash

Eric and Nancy Johnston, parents of Sean Johnston

Kestrel Vintners Kafe Dolce Linda and Gerry Hendricks, parents of Katie Hendricks

Bev and Paul Henderson, parents of Lindsey Henderson

Les Schwab Tires

Rick and Sue Long, parents of Will Long

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Christie Waguespack

Consuela Soto Murphy, RHS Art Teacher

Nathan and Suzy Merz, parents of Madison Merz

The Odom Corporation

Purple House, Bed and Breakfast, Dayton

Cafe at Queensgate

Randy and Connie Roberts, parents of Lindsay Roberts

Dave and Carol Sanford, parents of Tom Sanford

Mark and Anne Sampson, parents of John and Laura Sampson

Brian Smith, RHS Materials Science Teacher

Summit Up to Hair, Danielle Deffenbaugh, parent of Derrick

Terra Blanca Winery

Total Energy Management

Tri-City Court Club

Tom and Kathy Trotta, parents of Mary Kathleen Trotta

Sue and Steve Turner, parents of Kim Turner

Mike and Tina Lundgren, Canyon Lakes Golf Course

Judy Morales, mother of Marcelino Morales

Horn Rapids Golf Course

Columbia Point Golf Course

Buckskin Golf Course

Amy’s Dog Grooming

Atomic Body Shop

Eatza Pizza Cousins Restaurant Wildhorse Resort & Casino

Columbia Basin Racquet Club

Kristi Lakey

The Educated Cigar

360 Cellars Estate B&B

Courtyard by Marriot

Sunwillows Golf Course

Realife Photography

Columbia River Journeys

Chris Aichele, parent of Aaron Aichele

CREHST Museum

Travis Buck & Vicki Bricker

Thurston Wolf Winery

Wingate by Wyndham

Mindy Christensen, parent of Cy Christensen

Coeur d' Alene Resort & Casino

Beaver Bark Brooke Henderson

Patt Burleigh

The Country Gentleman

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RHS NEWS

ELITE FLEET ...from Becki Maki, Director

February 2008

DEPARTMENT

ATTITUDE

IMPROVEMENT/ CONSISTENCY

EXCELLENCE

ENGLISH

Ashley Bruner

Ashley Olsen

Peter Girgis

FINE ARTS/OTHER

Jared Walker

John Sampson

Jessie Roe

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Baptiste Sallibartant

Eric Hofferber

Jack Kaiser

MATH

Dana Hulke

Brett Dixon

Galia Deitz

P.E./HEALTH

Kenny Arthur

Heatherrose Christensen

Syrena Montoya

SCIENCE

Kirra Sharpe

Janet Doroshchuk

Michael Li

SOCIAL STUDIES

Allison Mills

Kaleb Mapstead

Michael Berkenbile

VOCATIONAL

Nathaniel Weinman

Derek Cooper Searls

Eric Yardley

Cafeteria News…from Jeanette Standley, kitchen manager As of May 5, there will be no negative charging allowed. Students will still be allowed to use their accounts, but will not be able to go negative in their account balances. If your student owes money, please get it taken care of before the end of the school year. Thank you for your support of our breakfast and lunch programs.

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RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS …from Steve Aagaard

ATTENTION - CALENDAR CHANGE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS Due to WASL testing considerations, the secondary schools Early Release day scheduled for Friday, April 18, has been changed to Friday, April 25. Middle school and high school students will now attend school for the entire day on April 18. For more information, contact your school principal. Herbicides and fertilizer applied during spring vacation The Richland School District will be applying herbicides and fertilizer to playfields during spring break, April 7 – 11. The chemicals used require adequate drying time so fields will be closed to the public during and after applications. For details on the types, amounts and dry times of the herbicides and fertilizer, contact Kevin Knodel at 967-6104. Improved Internet access Richland School District teachers are getting more efficient access to Internet video resources. Information Systems staff are transitioning the District's Wide Area Network from T1 lines to City of Richland dark fiber. The T1 has a bandwidth of 1.44 megabits while the dark fiber is 1 gigahertz. It's a significant improvement. “The T1 line is slow. Our phones have priority so online data such as video clips get bottlenecked because of the narrow bandwidth,” says Mike Leseberg, Director of Information Systems. “The new dark fiber is increasing our capacity by 600 percent. Teachers will be able to pull in video quickly and that enhances classroom instruction.” The improvements are complete at Richland High, Carmichael and Marcus Whitman. Other schools within the City of Richland will be upgraded this spring. In the meantime, the three West Richland schools and White Bluffs Elementary School have been upgraded to a bandwidth of 35 megabits using PocketiNet Wireless. “Access to the dark fiber line was not possible at these locations so this is the next best option,” added Leseberg. “It’s a definite improvement over the T1 line.” OSPI grant removes incentive to place students in special education The Richland School District has been awarded an "Improving Core Subject Instruction" grant from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The grant is expected to provide the District with flexibility in spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on academic help for at-risk elementary students. "The grant is quite important because it removes the incentive for the District to place students into special education, or leave them in special education, strictly for funding purposes," explains Erich Bolz, Executive Director of Special Programs. "As we transition to the Response to Intervention (RtI) model of serving students, this grant will enable the district to continue to receive state SPED funds in the form of a separate allocation if we see a drop in the number of students we serve. "If we're able to reduce our overall SPED numbers, the resources we receive over time from this grant will be freed up to focus on proactive intervention strategies. Currently, for a student to receive SPED services, there has to be a long, documented account of academic failure or non-response. This grant will enable us to use resources to assist all students of need as soon as we are able to diagnose a risk factor." District seeks substitute bus drivers The Richland School District is seeking applicants for the position of substitute bus drivers. “The District has a consistent need for substitutes so this is a great way for people to regularly supplement their household income,” said Mark Panther, Executive Director of Support Services. For more information, call 967-6154.

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RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PTSA Non-Profit Organization 930 Long Avenue U.S. Postage Paid Richland, WA 99352 Richland, WA 99352

RETURN SERVICES REQUESTED Permit No. 132

Those who trust us educate us. T. S. Eliot __________________________________________________________________________________

NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR The OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD is offered by RHS PTSA and the Washington State PTA to recognize individuals who go beyond the normal expectations of their jobs to make the learning environment fun, beneficial, and challenging. An outstanding educator could be a teacher, assistant, custodian,

bus driver, administrator or community member. The RHS PTSA will present an OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD in order to:

1.) enable our PTSA to recognize innovative and successful individuals 2.) support financial grants for students pursuing post-secondary education through a

donation in the recipient’s name from RHS PTSA to the Washington State PTA fund. The enthusiasm and diversity that an educator brings to the classroom directly influences the success of a student. If you know individuals who have provided outstanding educational opportunities for youth, please nominate them. Send their names and a brief description of why you are nominating them to Nancy Uziemblo at Uziemblo@verizon.net. Nominations will be accepted until May 1.