Radnor High School Newsletter

Issue 10 June 2016

  FROM THE PRINCIPAL

As we come to the end of this school year, I want to thank the RHS community for their continued support as we worked together to meet the academic and social needs of our students. I astounded by all the successful stories that were created by our students during the 2015-16 school year. Whether it was an academic accomplishment in the classroom, a win on the athletic field, a concert performance, or some type of community service, our students consistently showed a true sense of commitment to reach their goals. They are a true representation of why we use the term “Radnor Proud”. None of this, however, would be possible without the strong partnership our school has with parents and guardians. This bond has helped us to be the springboard that allows our students to propel to the next level of success. As we look towards graduation, we are so proud of our seniors, and wish them the best in their future endeavors. A Radnor education is a truly valuable thing. We know the Class of 2016 will continue to shine, and look forward to hearing the success stories of our new batch of graduates long after they leave our halls. I wish each of you a safe and relaxing summer and look I forward to greeting a new freshman class in the fall.

UNDERCLASS FINAL EXAMS June 13, 14, and 15, 2016

Monday, June 13, 2016 Social Studies 7:45—9:15 Math 10:00-11:30

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 English 7:45— 9:15

World Language 10:00—11:30 Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Science 7:45—9:15 Art, Business, & 10:00—11:30

Make Ups

Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am ATTENDANCE DURING EXAMS IS CRITICAL

Please make every effort to avoid scheduling doctors’ appointments, vacations, etc.,

on exam days.

Spain Trip - Spring 2017

Spain trip- Spring 2017- The deadline for the early bird discount has been extended until June 30th. The discount represents a savings of $700.00. This is a wonderful opportunity for students studying Spanish or who have studied Spanish to experience first-hand the culture of Spain during Spring break of 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Alfonso. You can access the itinerary and additional information about the trip at worldstrides.com. Username: spain Password: alfonso

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Bring NoodleTools to College: High school seniors can subscribe through September 30, 2017 for $15. You can transition your high school folder, ensuring continued access to all your hard work next year. Be prepared for your first college paper- click here to sign up: http://www.noodletools.com/tools/taketocollege.php.

We had a wonderful author Skype chat with Len Vlahos, author of our April Book Club Pick, The Scar Boys. Thank you to the Radnor Educational Foundation for providing multiple copies of this book on OverDrive. It was a huge success!

Radnor High School is proud to announce our first One Book, One School Program! This exciting event will encourage students, staff, parents, and community to read the same book at the same time, creating a school-wide book club. This program strives to promote reading for enjoyment, as well as foster both community and discussion. The book we have chosen, Endangered by Eliot Schrefer, will elicit buzz around many topics such as animal rights, race, politics, and the environment. Books are now available for $7 in the Radnor High School Library.

Special events include:

Kick-Off Assembly (Grades 9-11) with the Philadelphia Zoo: June 2, 2016

Family Night and Book Discussion: September 2016

Author Visit with Eliot Schrefer: October 21, 2016

More information and resources can be found on our new One Book site: http://rtsd.libguides.com/OneBookOneRadnor. Thank you to the Radnor Educational Foundation and Radnor High School PTSA for supporting this project.

From the Instructional Coach What an exciting end to the year! I was fortunate enough to be a part of two new projects at Radnor High School this spring. First, we hosted the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Reading Olympics early in May. Schools from all over the county competed on our turf for the coveted Blue Ribbons. It was a true team effort and the competition went off without a hitch. I need to thank everyone who volunteered their time to make the competition a huge success! The second event, the unveiling of the Wall of Honor, took place on May 26. Since February, students have been engaged in an authentic research project for their American Studies classes. Their task was to memorialize Radnor High School students who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation, in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War through researching the inductees' lives and histories. Students have been working diligently since February, researching their veteran using Ancestry.com, Fold3, and various internet sites. Some students have reached out via email to Regiments or other contacts which have been uncovered in their search. They have been gathering images, perusing yearbooks, and digging deep to craft a story of the soldiers’ young adult lives, gathering enough information to create an iMovie that will be accessible via an interactive touchscreen on display in our lobby along with a flag box for each brave veteran. These students worked SO hard and their teachers are thrilled with the results. Next time you are in RHS, stop by the auditorium lobby to check it out! And last but not least, summer is right around the corner. Access the LibGuide titled Study Skills which includes beneficial information for both parents and students. Pay close attention to the Study Island tab, for introductory details on the web-based tool students, who are working to pass the Keystone Exams, can access from home to brush up on skills in Algebra, Biology, and Literature. Not every student is in the Study Island system, so please contact me for log-in details. The guide also contains information on Keystone Exams, vocabulary skills, and aptitude tests. The SAT has been redesigned for the coming year. Want to know more? Check out the page! Frances Misener Radnor High School Instructional Coach

From the Health Suite at Radnor High School Health Office Notables: The first two days of school 9/6/16 and 9/7/16 health screenings will be done. This screening includes height, weight and vision. Any student that has prescribed eye glasses or contacts should be wearing or have them available to use. All eleventh graders and students new to the state of PA will have their hearing screened. Students that use hearing aids should be wearing them or have them available to use.

10th Graders Pennsylvania School Code requires all students to have a physical examination completed upon entering 11th grade. The form was mailed to your home in April. This completed form will be due the first day of school in September, 11th Graders Last call for any outstanding physical exam forms not turned into school nurse. This requirement must be completed before your child enters 12th grade. 12th Graders

To all, have an enjoyable and safe summer.

NATIONAL LATIN EXAM

Congratulations to the 2016 winners of the National Latin Exam from Radnor High School! This year we had the most medalists in recent memory. The National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, tests students all over the globe on their translation skills and knowledge of Latin grammar, mythology, derivatives, literature, Roman life, history, geography, oral Latin, reading comprehension, and in the use of Latin in the modern world. Kudos goes to these students of Ms. Nicole Curry and Dr. Donal McGay listed below, and special commendation to the following 12 medalists: Morgan D’Ambra, Kevin Stern, Aidan Goodchild, Martin Connor, Kail Yuan, John Herbison, Scott Massey, Niles Huang, Anna Choi, Katie Gerber, Connor Fisher, and Charles Sutherby.

CLASS OF 2016

GRADUATION NEWS Class of 2016 – Graduation is here! Here are several important reminders: All financial obligations must be paid by noon on Friday, June 3rd to Ms. Sullivan in the main office. These obligations include, but are not limited to, the return of all books and uniforms, money owed, borrowed elevator keys, library fines and/or borrowed supplies. If your senior is in doubt, he/she should check with the library and Ms. Sullivan in the main office as soon as possible. There are still 22 seniors who have not paid for their cap and gown. If you have not paid, please bring your check to Mrs. Trozzo in Room 231 ASAP. Checks should be made out to Radnor High School. The cost for a cap, gown and tassel is $21. Any unpaid graduation gear will go in as a senior debt. If debts are not settled before graduation day, your diploma will be held until the debt is settled. Graduation practices will be held on Monday, June 6th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Villanova University Pavilion, Tuesday, June 7th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the main gym and on Wednesday, June 8th, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the main gym. Graduation practices are mandatory. In order to participate in graduation, every senior must wear a cap and gown, and must participate in the graduation practices as well as have paid all financial obligations. There are no tickets for graduation. Seating is first come first served, however, tickets for handicapped parking may be picked up from the security desk in the main office after June 1st. Questions about graduation should be directed to Mrs. Trozzo at the high school, karen.trozzo@rtsd.org. Please check Senioritis in this newsletter for additional graduation information.

 

GUIDANCE

Guidance Office Hours during the school year are 7:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Summer hours are different than school year hours. Please call 610.293.0855 x3529 to be sure a staff member is present before you stop in for help. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class of 2020: Freshman Orientation on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 On Tuesday, August 16, 2015, there will be a Freshman Orientation session for the Class of 2020 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm in the RHS Auditorium. Attendance is encouraged. All Guidance Evening Events for 2016-2017 Please mark your calendar for the following 2015-2016 Guidance Evening Events: 9/15/16: Senior College Planning Night from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Auditorium and Black Box 12/1/16: Junior College Planning Night from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Auditorium, Black Box, Library, Cafeteria and Room 150 1/5/17: RHS Freshman Parent Check-In Class of 2020 from 8:00-9:00 am in the Black Box 1/5/17: RHS Freshman Parent Check-In Class of 2020 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Black Box 4/6/17: Sophomore Career Planning & Standardized Testing Overview from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Auditorium PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9 Test Date for 2016 The 2016 PSAT is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th. The PSAT is a national test which takes place one time in the school year. All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are given the test, at no cost to the student, during the school day at Radnor High School. SAT® 2016-2017 Test Dates The SAT testing dates for the 2016-2017 school year are as follows: October 1, November 5*, December 3, January 21, March 11**, May 6, June 3. *Please note: Radnor High School is not a test center for the November 7th test date. **SAT Subject Tests are not available on the March test date. ACT ® 2016-2017 Test Dates ACT Test Dates for the 2016-2017 school year are September 10, October 22, December 10, February 11, April 8 and June 10. Radnor High School is not a test center for the ACT’s. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAT’s at RHS on Saturday, June 4th On Saturday morning, June 4th, RHS opens at 7:00 am. RHS is expecting 600 testers. Students are released to their testing rooms at 8:00 am. SAT Test administration starts by or before 8:30 am. For students with standard time, testing should end by or before 1 pm; for students with extended time, testing should end by or before 3:00 pm. On test day, please remember to bring your printed admission ticket, valid photo ID, several No. 2 pencils, an

approved calculator, drinks and snacks and/or lunch. Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and eat a hearty breakfast! June 4 is the last 2015-2016 SAT test date at RHS. The school code for RHS is 394133. The test center code is 39-612. Scores will NOT BE REPORTED to the high school if the student does not include the Radnor CEEB code: 394133. CEEB stands for College Entrance Examination Board and the CEEB code is a standardized ID number that is assigned to a high school, college, or university. The Guidance Office has a lending library to sign out SAT study books. We also have free copies of ‘Getting Ready for the SAT’ and ‘Getting Ready for the SAT Subject Tests’ practice test booklets. You may print out your admission ticket prior to test day in the Guidance Office if you are unable to print it at home. The Guidance Office has laptop computers and a printer available to students during Guidance Office hours from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please stop in and help yourself to these study resources. Please note: The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) accommodations request process can take seven weeks and does not begin until all documentation is received. If additional documentation is required or if a request is resubmitted, approval can take seven more weeks. If accommodations deadlines are not met, then accommodations might not be approved and in place in time for test day. Please contact your assigned Case Manager or School Psychologist for assistance. ACT’s on Saturday, June 11th (RHS is not a test center for the ACT’s) On test day, report to your test center by 8:00 am and bring a copy of your admission ticket, photo ID, No. 2 pencils, snacks or drinks and a permitted calculator. Click here http://www.actstudent.org/faq/calculator.html for the ACT Calculator Policy. Be sure to get plenty of rest the night before test day! The ACT high school code for Radnor High School is 394133 for ACT test score reporting. Radnor High School is not an ACT testing site, unless you have qualified under ACT Special Testing, which takes place at Radnor High School. Final Transcripts for Seniors Final transcripts will be sent to your attending college sometime in June. There is no transcript fee for this service. Please stop into Guidance if you have any special requests or paperwork that Guidance needs to complete for your final transcript. Final transcripts will be sent to your waitlisted and deferred colleges if indicated in your Exit Survey. AP® Scores For Pennsylvania residents, you will have access to your AP scores on Friday, July 8 starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT. Check for your scores at: https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores Course Selection for the 2016-17 School Year The deadline for requesting changes to your courses for the 2016-17 school year was Friday, May 27th at 3 PM. No changes to requested courses will be honored past this date. If you have any questions, contact your counselor. See Counselor assignments below.

Class of 2019 Grade 09 A – Da Semar Jeannie.Semar@rtsd.org ext 3527

De – Hs Banta Jeri.Banta@rtsd.org ext 3526 Hu – Ma Wess Amy.Wess@rtsd.org ext 3537 Mc – R Lemon JJ.Lemon@rtsd.org ext 3524 Sa – Z Mechura Sarah.Mechura@rtsd.org ext 3523

Class of 2018 Grade 10 A – Cl Semar Jeannie.Semar@rtsd.org ext 3527

Co – Gi Banta Jeri.Banta@rtsd.org ext 3526 Go – La Wess Amy.Wess@rtsd.org ext 3537 Le – Pl Lemon JJ.Lemon@rtsd.org ext 3524 P – Z Mechura Sarah.Mechura@rtsd.org ext 3523

Class of 2017 Grade 11 A – Da Semar Jeannie.Semar@rtsd.org ext 3527

De – Hi Banta Jeri.Banta@rtsd.org ext 3526 Ho – Ma Wess Amy.Wess@rtsd.org ext 3537 Mc – Sa Lemon JJ.Lemon@rtsd.org ext 3524 Se – Z Mechura Sarah.Mechura@rtsd.org ext 3523

Summer School Math at Radnor High School Information about Radnor High School’s Summer School Math program is available on the RHS Guidance website. Click on this link http://www.rtsd.org/Page/16985. Session Times: Morning sessions meet from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. except on the last day when hours are 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. Tutoring is available after class each day, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and is included in the price of tuition. In-person registration will be held in the Main Office of Radnor High School from March 2 to June 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration will be allowed after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2016. If you have any questions, contact your student’s counselor. Juniors: Class of 2017 Brag Sheet Please complete your Brag Sheet, consisting of 11 questions, on your Family Connection account, by Friday, June 17, 2016. The brag sheet is required in order for your counselor to write your letter of recommendation for college applications. Your counselor has 10 school days to write your letter of recommendation once you request your first transcript. Naviance directions to complete your Brag Sheet: Log onto your Family Connection account, click on the ‘about me’ tab, and under the ‘interesting things about me’ heading, click on ‘completed surveys’, then on the left hand side, find the ‘surveys to take:’ heading and click on the link ‘brag sheet for counselor letter of recommendation’. Remember to save as you go! Brag Sheet Word Document: Click on this link http://www.rtsd.org/Page/19758 and scroll down to

the Brag Sheet for the Counselor Letter of Recommendation link to view the Brag Sheet in a printable Word Document. Juniors: Class of 2017 NCAA Eligibility NCAA Eligibility Students interested in or considering playing sports in college on a Division 1 or Division 2 level must register through the NCAA Eligibility Center. This should be done by the end of your junior year of high school. You must also have your High School transcript sent to the NCAA and can request this on Naviance. Click on this link http://rtsd.libguides.com/c.php?g=301651&p=2066550 for instructions which can be found on the Guidance Section of the RHS website or see your counselor for more information. Juniors Applying for Summer Programs The link to Naviance is www.naviance.com. Scholarship information is added onto the scholarship list on a daily basis. Check out the criteria to see if you qualify and then apply! Just like college applications, scholarships have deadline dates. If a transcript is required for your scholarship application, please request a transcript through your Family Connection page. Click on the Colleges tab, then under Resources click on Transcripts then click on the link ‘Request transcript for scholarships or athletics’ and fill out accordingly. The $3.00 per transcript fee applies to these requests. Check or money orders are acceptable forms of payment and made payable to Radnor High School. Please turn in your payments to the Guidance Office the day after your request. Rising Seniors: Transcript Requests (Class of 2017) Any rising senior who would like to request transcripts for yourself, colleges, coaches, scholarships or for the NCAA over the summer, please click on the link for instructions on how to request your transcript: http://rtsd.libguides.com/c.php?g=301651&p=2066541 Transcript Requests Transcripts may be requested through your Family Connection account on Naviance for college, scholarships, athletics or other reasons. On your Family Connection home page, click on the Colleges tab, then under resources click on transcripts then under transcripts, click on Request transcripts for my college applications. Transcript requests cannot be processed without a request on Naviance and the fee is $3.00 for each transcript. Checks are acceptable forms of payment and made payable to ‘Radnor High School’. Cash is not accepted. Please turn in your payments the day after your request to the Guidance Office. Here’s the link to the Guidance webpage for more details about College and Career Planning on Naviance: http://rtsd.libguides.com/c.php?g=301651&p=2066541 Unofficial Transcript Requests for Grades 9 through 12 Grade 9 and 10 students must reach out to their counselor or a Guidance Secretary to request an unofficial transcript as the feature is unavailable on Family Connection. Grade 11 and 12 students or parents requesting unofficial copies of their transcript must follow our transcript request procedure in Naviance. Log onto Family Connection, click on the Colleges tab, click on the transcript links then click on ‘Request for scholarships or athletics’. Indicate transcript sent to self, parent and/or to a coach. Indicate your email address if you require an electronic copy. These unofficial requests are free of charge to students.

How to Pay for a Transcript Transcript fees are $3.00 per transcript. Checks and money orders are acceptable forms of payment. Cash is not accepted. Checks are payable to ‘Radnor High School’. Payment is due the day after a transcript request is made on your Family Connection account on Naviance. You or your child may walk in the check to the Guidance Office between the hours of 7 am and 3 pm Monday through Friday. If your child’s counselor is Jeannie Semar, Jeri Banta or Amy Wess-please hand your check to Stephanie Querze, Guidance Secretary or drop it off on her desk. If your child’s counselor is JJ Lemon or Sarah Mechura-please hand your check to Leonor Perez, Guidance Secretary or drop it off on her desk. If both Guidance Secretaries are away from their desks, then please walk over to the Main Office and ask a Main Office Secretary to put the check in their mailboxes. You may also mail your check to Radnor High School, 130 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087, Attention: Guidance Office. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAT’s on Saturday, June 4, 2016 RHS opens at 7:00 am. Students are released to their testing rooms at 8:00 am. SAT Test administration starts by or before 8:30 am. For students with standard time, testing should end by or before 1 pm; for students with extended time, testing should end by or before 3:00 pm. On test day, please remember to bring your printed admission ticket, valid photo ID, several No. 2 pencils, an approved calculator (https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/calculator-policy), drinks and snacks and/or lunch. Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and eat a hearty breakfast! Scores will NOT BE REPORTED to the high school if the student does not include the Radnor CEEB code: 394133. CEEB stands for College Entrance Examination Board and the CEEB code is a standardized ID number that is assigned to a high school, college, or university. The Guidance Office has a lending library to sign out SAT study books. We also have free copies of ‘Getting Ready for the SAT’ and ‘Getting Ready for the SAT Subject Tests’ practice test booklets. You may print out your admission ticket prior to test day if you are unable to print it at home. The Guidance Office has laptop computers and a printer available to students during Guidance Office hours from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please stop in and help yourself to these resources. For a complete list of Pennsylvania testing centers and dates visit: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/centers/ For Preparing for the ACT: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf For practice questions: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/ The ACT high school code for Radnor High School is 394133 for registration and score reporting. On test day, report to your test center by 8:00 am and bring a copy of your admission ticket, photo ID, No. 2 pencils, snacks or drinks and a permitted calculator. Click here http://www.actstudent.org/faq/calculator.html for the ACT Calculator Policy. Be sure to get plenty of rest the night before test day! Radnor High School is not an ACT testing site, unless you have qualified under ACT Special Testing, which takes place at Radnor High School. Click on the link to Services for Students with Disabilities and their corresponding applications for National Standard Time with Accommodations, National Extended Time (50% Extension) and ACT Special Testing (which occurs at your home school): http://www.actstudent.org/regist/disab/. For ACT Special Testing

registration and/or questions about accommodations, please contact your Case Manager and Stephanie Querze in the Guidance Office, who schedules ACT Special Testing test day arrangements at RHS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer School Math at Radnor High School Information about Radnor High School’s Summer School Math program is available on the RHS Guidance website. Click on this link http://www.rtsd.org/Page/16985. Session Times: Morning sessions meet from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. except on the last day when hours are 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. Tutoring is available after class each day, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and is included in the price of tuition. In-person registration will be held in the Main Office of Radnor High School from March 2 to June 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration will be allowed after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2016. If you have any questions, contact your student’s counselor. Summer Enrichment Opportunities A list of summer enrichment opportunities is available through your Family Connection account on Naviance. Log onto your Family Connection account, click on the colleges tab, scroll down to college research heading and click on enrichment programs hyperlink. This list is updated as new information and programs become available. Although this list does not include all opportunities available to students, it’s a great place to start if you’re looking for an interesting summer experience. Summer Employment There is a job board available outside of the Guidance Office Suite (to the right of the entrance door). Jobs, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities are posted as they are received. Please see your counselor with questions, if you need forms filled out or if you need a job reference. Working Papers For the ‘Application for Work Permit’, please see Alexis Bradley in the Main Office. Graduate Transcript Requests Radnor High School students who have graduated and would like a copy of their official transcript for college, work or other purposes will find a form and directions at this link http://www.rtsd.org/Page/19758. Payment is due with the form. There is a $3.00 fee for each transcript. Check or money order are acceptable forms of payment and are made payable to ‘Radnor High School’. Cash will not be accepted. Please contact Leonor.Gelpi-Perez@rtsd.org or call at 610.293.0855 ext 3529 with questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Standardized Test Dates for 2016-17 Redesigned PSAT /NMSQT®, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 (grades 9 through 11) Redesigned SAT® and SAT® Subject Tests Administration Dates Saturday, October 1, 2016 Saturday, November 5, 2016 RHS is NOT a Test Center on this date. Saturday, December 3, 2016 Saturday, January 21, 2017 Saturday, March 11, 2017 SAT Subject Tests not available on this date. Saturday, May 6, 2017 Saturday, June 3, 2017

AP® Examination Dates Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5, 2017 at RHS Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, 2017 at RHS ACT® National Test Dates for 2016-17 (RHS is not a Test Center for ACT’s)

PTSA

Commencement Flowers

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Graduation will be held on Wed. June 8, 2016 at 7 PM at the Villanova Pavilion Flower bouquets will be sold outside the Pavilion prior to the event. If you wish to pre-order a bouquet of flowers for your special graduate, click HERE. All proceeds benefit the RHS PTSA!

SAVE THE DATES!

The RHS PTSA is excited to announce the following dates and activities for 2016-2017! To address RHS students' academic, emotional, and social well-being, we will be hosting a variety of speakers. Topics will include SAT/ACT Prep, athletics, testing, and communications. Many more details to come, but in the meantime, please save the dates!

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required) September 10, 2016 not at RHS August 5, 2016 August 6 - 19, 2016

October 22, 2016 not at RHS September 16, 2016 September 17 - 30, 2016

December 10, 2016 not at RHS November 4, 2016 November 5 - 18, 2016

February 11, 2017 not at RHS January 13, 2017 January 14 - 20, 2017

April 8, 2017 not at RHS March 3, 2017 March 4 - 17, 2017 June 10, 2017 not at RHS May 5, 2017 May 6 - 19, 2017

9/13/16-Open House at RHS- please join us for a reception in the lobby at RHS, prior to meeting your child's teachers. Sign up genius will be posted soon. 9/23/16- Parent Coffee/ Breakfast@ 9 AM Black Box Theater. All RHS parents are welcome. Meet RHS administration, learn about volunteer opportunities, learn about RHS Clubs, and more. 10/26/16 PTSA meeting 9 AM Black Box Theater 2/15/17 - PTSA meeting 9 AM Black Box Theater 04/26/17- PTSA meeting 9 AM Black Box Theater In addition, please join us for ASK (Alliance for Safe Kids) at 9 AM in the Black Box: October 14th 2016 January 20th 2017 March 24th 2017 June 2nd. 2017

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015-2016

DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION 6/1-6/3/2016 Senior Finals 6/4/2016 SAT’s 6/5/2016 Baccalaureate 6:00 pm 6/6/2016 RHSSF Award Ceremony 6:00-7:00 pm Library 6/6/2016 Senior Awards Night 7:00 pm Auditorium 6/8/2016 Graduation 6:00 pm Villanova 6/13-6/15/2016 Underclass Exams 6/16/2016 End of Quarter 4 6/17/2016 Last Day for Students

RHS PTSA VOLUNTEER FORM & CLASS COUNCIL EMAIL REQUEST FORM

Parent Name: _____________________________________________________________Date:________ Phone: __________________________Email:________________________________________________ Student’s Name: _________________________________________ Student’s Upcoming Grade:_______ Student’s Name: _________________________________________ Student’s Upcoming Grade:_______ Student’s Name: _________________________________________ Student’s Upcoming Grade:_______

RHS PTSA VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Please review the committees listed; check off those items that interest you and either directly contact the listed chairperson or scan and email form to drspurohit@yahoo.com (Sangeeta Purohit, PTSA President). ______   ABC  House  -­‐-­‐  RHS  has  a  number  of  students  from  outside  the  district  and  state.  This  program  offers  students  an  

opportunity  to  receive  an  education  in  our  top-­‐  rated  school.    Tasks  are  to  deliver  a  Sunday  dinner  or  birthday  treat  for  our  ABC  House  students.  Contact  Chris  Kingsbury  for  more  information.    burnskingsbery@gmail.com    Sign  up  genius  for  2016-­‐2017  Sunday  Dinner  Donations:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0848aaae22a7fa7-­‐radnor2  

______     Alliance  for  Safe  Kids  (ASK)  -­‐-­‐  This  unique  committee  allows  parents  to  participate  in  Q&A  discussions  with  RHS  administration,  guidance,  and  teachers.  Tasks  are  to  attend  scheduled  meetings  (lasting  one  hour),  and  assist  administration/staff  on  programming  high-­‐risk  behavior  topics.  Contact  Kathie  Breakiron  for  more  information:veggiekfb@aol.com  

______     Directory  -­‐-­‐  The  sale  of  RHS  directories  is  the  biggest  PTSA  fundraiser!    Come  support  this  effort  as  a  promotion  volunteer,  student  contact  information  support  person  or  layout  and  printing  coordinator.    ALL  tasks  can  be  broken  down  into  large  or  small  jobs!    Contact  Sangeeta  Purohit  drspurohit@yahoo.com  

______     Giant  A+  Bonus  Rewards  -­‐-­‐  Promote  program  to  encourage  RHS  families  to  register  their  Giant  A+  bonus  card  to  earn  bonus  bucks  for  this  PTSA  fundraiser.    Task  will  be  to  register  families  for  programs  that  run  from  Oct-­‐  March.    Contact  Tom  Lowy  for  more  information:  tom.lowy@verizon.net  

______     Holiday  Baskets  for  Thanksgiving  and  Winter  Holidays  -­‐-­‐  The  holiday  baskets  team  requires  two  types  of  volunteers.  First,  volunteers  to  come  to  RMS  cafe  between  2-­‐5  PM  on  the  date  baskets  are  collected  (week  prior  to  Thanksgiving).  Tasks  are  to  organize,  wrap  and  ribbon  the  baskets.  Next,  volunteers  are  needed  to  donate  baskets  and  money  to  purchase  grocery  store  gift  cards  for  families  in  need.  Sign  up  genius  will  be  sent  the  end  of  October.  Contact  Kimm  Doherty  for  more  information:  kadoherty@aol.com  

______     Martin  Luther  King  Day/Community  Outreach  -­‐-­‐  Coordinate  a  service  project  at  RHS  on  MLK  Day,  assist  with  Community  Outreach  projects.    Contact  Sangeeta  Purohit  for  more  information:  drspurohit@yahoo.com  

______     Open-­‐House  Reception  -­‐-­‐  Assist  with  coordinating  refreshments  for  Back  to  School  Night/Open  House  in  September.    Task  will  be  to  arrive  one  hour  prior  to  Open  House,  arrange  tablecloths,  and  receive  food  donations.  Assist  with  cleanup  upon  conclusion  of  Open  House.  Sign  up  genius  will  be  sent  out  in  August.  Contact  Sangeeta  Purohit  for  more  information:  drspurohit@yahoo.com  

______     Parent  Council  /  Class  Advisors  -­‐-­‐  Advise/Assist  the  Class  Teacher  Advisors  with  this  class's  activities  and  events.    (4  -­‐  year  commitment).  Tasks  include  sending  pertinent  email  blasts  to  parents.    Contact    Lisa  Borowski  for  more  information:  mlrborowski@verizon.net  

______     PTSA  VP  of  Communications  –  Maintain  PTSA  Webpage,  send  out  monthly  newsletters  on  PTSA  related  events.    Contact  Nat  McGrath  for  more  information:  natalina.mcgrath@verizon.net  

______     School  Store  -­‐-­‐  The  School  store  is  open  everyday  from  2-­‐3  pm.  Volunteers  will  sell  various  items  to  students.  Proceeds  benefit  each  grade  level  at  RHS,  to  offset  the  cost  of  the  Prom,  and  other  activities.    Contact  Mia  McCall  for  more  info:miamccall@comcast.net  

______     Welcome  Coffee  -­‐-­‐  This  event  is  held  in  September  and  intended  to  welcome  Freshman  parents  and  other  new  parents  to  the  high  school.  Task  will  be  to  meet  new  RTSD  families  and  assist  them  with  information  about  the  school  and  community.  Time  commitment  will  be  one-­‐two  hours.  Contact  Sangeeta  Purohit  for  more  information:drspurohit@yahoo.com  

SENIORITIS Class of 2016

_____________________________________________________________________________________ The final weeks of senior year are exciting times. We at Radnor High School want to let you know about plans that have been made by and for the Class of 2016. Please use this newsletter as you prepare for the end of the year. Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

SENIOR PROM

Saturday, May 14, 2016 7:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. Please Touch Museum

Philadelphia, PA

The ticket price is $95. Everyone must be there by 8 P.M.

POST PROM PARTY

Radnor High School 12:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M.

This is the nineteenth year for the post prom party. Even if you do not attend the prom, all are welcome to this free event. The party is drug and alcohol free and organized and supervised by parents and teachers. Be there for the fun! *Required last time entrance 12:30 A.M.

SENIOR FINAL EXAMS June 1, 2, 3, 2016

Seniors do not attend classes. Follow the schedule below. Wednesday, June 1st Social Studies 7:45 – 9:15 Math 1:00 – 2:30 Thursday, June 2nd English 7:45 – 9:15 World Language 1:00 – 2:30 Friday, June 3rd

Science 7:45 – 9:15 Art, Business 1:00 – 2:30 FACS and make ups

BACCALAUREATE Sunday, June 5, 2015

6:00 P.M. Goodhart Hall

Bryn Mawr College

This program consists of readings, poetry, music, personal reflections and inspirational messages. Class members conduct the program. Family and friends attend and sit together. Please dress nicely.

YEARBOOKS Week of May 30th

Yearbook signing date, time and location T.B.D.

We will distribute yearbooks as a class and will enjoy this time together to sign them.

Refreshments will be served.

CLASS NIGHT

Monday, June 6, 2016

7:00 P.M. Radnor High School Auditorium

Senior awards are presented at this event. All students are invited to attend with family and friends. A reception follows in the lobby.

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSALS

Three mandatory graduation rehearsals:

Monday, June 6th 3:00 P.M. – 5 P.M.

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Villanova University Pavilion

Tuesday, June 7th 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. RHS Main Gym

Wednesday, June 8th 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.

RHS Main Gym

CAPS and GOWNS will be distributed at rehearsal on Tuesday. All debts must be paid prior to receiving a cap and gown. Everyone participating in the ceremony must wear a cap and gown. If your child must be excused from practice, you must make your request in writing to Mr. Bechtold before Friday, June 3rd. Debts and other obligations must be paid by noon on June 3rd. UNDERCLASSMEN

EXAMS

Monday, June 13th Social Studies 7:45 – 9:15 Math 10:00 - 11:30 Tuesday, June 14th English 7:45– 9:15 World Language 10:00 - 11:30 Wednesday, June 15th Science 7:45– 9:15 Art, Business 10:00 - 11:30 FACS and make ups

COMMENCEMENT Wednesday, June 8, 2016

7:00 P.M. Villanova University

The Pavilion

Seniors must be at The Pavilion by 5:30 P.M.

Graduation will last until approximately 8:30 P.M. ***Information regarding assistance with either seating or parking will be provided at the end of May. REQUIRED DRESS for graduation is white or light-colored dresses and shoes or white or light-colored, collared shirts and ties, dark pants, socks and shoes. (NO SHORTS, SNEAKERS or FLIP FLOPS!)

PICTURES

No one is permitted on the floor of The Pavilion during graduation. All seniors will have their pictures taken by Barksdale Photographers as they receive their diplomas. Pictures are available to order from the Barksdale website approximately two weeks after graduation. http://www.barksdalephoto.com/onlineorders.htm

COSTS Seniors needing help with expenses, please contact your guidance counselor.

WITHHELD DIPLOMAS

Diplomas withheld due to insufficient credits and/or student debts may be picked up in the main office when the obligation is fulfilled.

A WORD ABOUT

DRINKING

At times of celebration like proms and graduation, it is important to note that school rules apply to all year-end events. Disciplinary action for alcohol or drug use at a school activity is a five-day suspension from school followed by a ten-day suspension from school activities.

QUESTIONS

Direct your questions about graduation events to: Mrs. Trozzo

karen.trozzo@rtsd.org Mrs. LaMon

kasey.lamon@rtsd.org Mrs. O’Rourke jennifer.o’rourke@rtsd.org