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PrincipalKaren Rotondi

Assistant PrincipalsJose IniguezSal Reynoso

Gene Rickman

Address941 East Foster Road,

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Phone Number (805) 937-2051

Main Office Fax Number(805) 934-0819

Athletics Fax Number(805) 937-9361

Guidance Fax Number(805) 937-2041

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“Righetti Review”March 2016 • Issue 1

Published Six Times Per YearRighetti High School

SMJUHSD2560 Skyway Drive

Santa Maria, CA 93455

MARCH 2016 • VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 1

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Message from the Assistant PrincipalDear Parents, Testing season is just around the corner so please mark your calendars. The California Life Science Test (CST) will be administered to all sophomores on Thursday, April 16th. Please look inside for the special bell schedule for that day. The California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance test (CAASPP/Smarter Balance) will be administered to all juniors during the weeks of May 16th through May 26th. All special bus and bell schedules will be posted to the website www.righetti.us as they become available. Attendance during testing days is extremely important and students will be required to make up any sections missed. Students who have purchased an Advanced Placement exam must attend the pre-administration session on Tuesday, April 14th at 9:30 am in the cafeteria. Further information regarding AP testing is listed in this newsletter. Please wish your child good luck and encourage him/her to do their best when testing. Should you have any questions please call our office at 937-2051.

Other important dates to look forward to are:• Marimba Band and Ballet Folklórico 39th annual “Big Show” - Friday, March 18th and

Saturday, March 19th @ 7:00pm - Ethel Pope Auditorium.• Spring Break – March 24-April 1st.• Powder Puff game – April 15th @ 7:00pm

With Warrior Pride,

Sal ReynosoAssistant Principal

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Counseling and Guidance UpdateAHC CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Area high school students can now jump start their college education without leaving their high school campuses. Allan Hancock College has launched a Concurrent Enrollment pilot program at five area high schools. Students at Cabrillo, Santa Ynez, St. Joseph, Santa Maria, and Pioneer Valley high schools can simultaneously receive high school and college credit by registering for courses that will be taught by college-approved faculty at each school. We hope to begin concurrent enrollment classes at RHS for the 2016- 17 school year. “This is an incredible deal because students could potentially complete 12 units of college courses by the time they graduate high school, which is equivalent to a full semester’s worth of college classes,” said Associate Superintendent/ Vice President of Academic Affairs George A. Railey, Jr., Ed.D. “The best part is it’s free for most students and parents.” For more information, contact the college’s Admissions and Records office at (805) 922-6966 ext. 3248 or admissions_help@ hancockcollege.edu.What’s been happening?• Classroom and group presentations to 8th grade students at OJHS, LJHS, KMJHS,

Blochman, Olga Reed, Arellanes and Fesler• Registration nights were held for all incoming 9th graders for next year• Registration in classrooms for all current students for next year• Cash for College Nights• Extended Career Center hours and Saturday hours to assist students with FAFSA• Informational meetings are AHC regarding concurrent enrollment and Get

Focused! Stay Focused!• Gene Rickman and Vicki Dirkes attended an Aeries training on Master Scheduling• Incoming 9th grade math and ELA Placement testing• Incoming 9th grade English Learner placement testing• Second graduation status letter sent to all Seniors• Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) given and interpretation

session held• College Recommendation letters written• Scholarship application and information assistance• AHC Presentations in classrooms• Continuation of work on Attention to Attendance and the SARB process• 10th Grade Career Cruising in the classroomsWhat’s coming up• AP/Honors parent information night on March 16 @ 6PM (if interested in attending

contact Norma)• PSAT and Prep Course AP Testing• AHC START test and Registration

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PTSA Thank you to the following members for their generous direct donations to the PTSA. Your help allows us to fund the programs and activities that directly benefit the students and teachers at RHS. We are grateful for your support!• Gold Bronze• Powell Family Greg and Noreen Nims

“Let Your Imagination Fly” - Reflections Results Congratulations to Dominique Padron for advancing all the way to the STATE level of competition in the Visual Art category of PTA Reflections! Dominique’s drawing, entitled “Lost in Imagination”, was chosen to move on from a group of art pieces representing area high school students in the Santa Barbara County 15th District PTA. Warrior Pride in the arts! PTSA would also like to celebrate Leilani Masigat and Hae In Jeon for advancing from the Santa Maria Valley Council PTA round of competition to the Santa Barbara County 15th District level. Congratulations and thank you all for representing creativity at Righetti High School! Much appreciation for teachers Melissa Johnson and LeeAnne Del Rio and their support of the program. Call for Volunteers! Please contact Debra Hood if you would like to help out with the upcoming Teacher Appreciation luncheon. Help as little or as much as you are able. Email or call for details: debra.hood@comcast.net or (805)878-1342.

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Be a part of RHS SPIRIT!! TRYOUTS ARE HERE!

PARENT/STUDENT MEETING:• The parent/student RHS SPIRIT information meeting will be held TUESDAY evening, April

12th on the Gym Stage, starting at 6:00 P.M. • The MANDATORY, ALL-SPIRIT meeting for parents/guardians AND students interested

in trying out (for either DANCE or CHEER) will cover schedules, costs, and goals for the upcoming season.

• The Spirit of Righetti Constitution and Application Packet will be handed out.RHS DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS:• PAPERWORK DUE: Please have all paperwork turned in by 12:45 P.M. to Mrs. Johnson in room

131 on or before Friday, April 15th.• CLINIC: will be held on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, April 21 and April 22, from 3:45 P.M.

to 6:30 P.M. These are mandatory! (Righetti students should arrive between 3:15 and 3:30 to be sure to get checked in on time – students from other schools should arrive ASAP, by 3:45.)

• DANCE AUDITIONS: Thursday, APRIL 23rd, starting at 4:00 P.M. sharp.RHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS:• PAPERWORK DUE: Please have all paperwork turned in by 12:45 P.M. to Mrs. Johnson in room

131 on or before Thursday, April 21st.• CLINIC: will be held on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, April 25 - 27, from 3:45 P.M.

to 6:30 P.M. These are mandatory! (Righetti students should arrive between 3:15 and 3:30 to be sure to get checked in on time – students from other schools should arrive ASAP, by 3:45.)

• CHEER TRYOUTS: Thursday, APRIL 28th, starting at 4:00 P.M. sharp.

Hope to see you TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 AT 6 P.M.!for questions or further information, please feel free to contact

Mrs. Johnson at 805-937-2051 x 2131, 805-268-3066,Or at mejohnson@smjuhsd.org.

**All Spirit parent meeting, for those who make the team, will be held on Tuesday evening May 3rd in room 131.**

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On-Track Credit Recovery

ALL SENIORS ENROLLED IN ON-TRACK CREDIT RECOVERY (OTCR) MUST COMPLETE THEIR COURSES ASAP TO MEET THE GRADUATION DEADLINE!!! FAILURE TO DO SO MEANS NO GRADUATION!!! If you have a student who has attempted and failed a high school class required for graduation, the On-Track Credit Recovery Program (OTCR) is available for them to make-up those classes. Please contact Dayna DeBernardi-Watson, Guidance Technician working with students with last names A-L, at dwatson@righetti.us or (805) 937-2051 ext. 2726 or Cathy Simpson, Guidance Technician working with students with last names M-Z, at csimpson@righetti.us or (805) 937-2051 ext. 2728 for more information or to get your student signed up.

CST Testing The California Life Science Standards Test will be administered to all 10th graders on Thursday April 14, 2016. All 10th graders will test from 7:45 am – 9:45 am. Classes for the 9th, 11th and 12th grades will begin at 10:00 am. The special bell schedule is as follows: A special bus schedule will also be provided and will be posted to the website next month.

Thursday, April 14, 2016 Special Bell Schedule CALIFORNIA 10th GRADE LIFE SCIENCE STANDARDS TEST

*10th grade ONLY test at 7:45 a.m. 7:45 - 9:45 10th Science-600’s (120 minutes)

9th, 11th, 12th grade report at 10:00 a.m.

1° 10:00 - 10:30 Classes Begin 2° 10:40 - 11:10

11:10 - 11:25 Nutrition Break3° 11:25 – 11:554° 12:05 - 12:35

12:35-1:05 Lunch5° 1:15 - 1:456° 1:55 - 2:257° 2:35 - 3:05

Seniors receive priority registration at Allan Hancock College for summer and/or fall 2016 when they complete these three steps in the following order:1 Orientation (In person or online)2 Math and English Assessment (START)*3 Academic Advising Workshop (AAW)

Complete all steps by April 17, 2016, to qualify to register within the first three days of summer and/or fall 2016 registration.

Required for all

new students

New Student Orientation and Academic Advising Workshops are available on the Santa Maria campus through April 17, 2016.To see the complete schedule of dates and times and to sign up for an orientation, visit www.hancockcollege.edu/counseling and click New Students or call 805-922-6966 ext. 3293.*If you have attended Hancock as a College Now! student, you are still considered a new college student when you enroll at AHC after high school graduation. If you have completed math and English assessment (START) at Hancock within the last three years, you may be exempt from Step 2. All other requirements, including an application for admission, must be completed in order to qualify for priority registration.

Complete the online orientation instead of attending one in person.Available only on myHancock portal. Students must first apply for admission.

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AP Testing Begins May 2, 2016Week 1 Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 67:30 a.m. Chemistry

Environmental ScienceSpanish Language and Culture English Literature & Composition Calculus AB

Calculus BCU.S. History

12:00 p.m. Physics 1 Studio Art Last day to submit digital portfolios.

Week 2 Monday, May 9 Tuesday, May 10 Wednesday, May 11 Thursday, May 12 Friday ,May 137:30 a.m. Biology U.S. Government & Politics English Language & Composition World History Microeconomics12:00 p.m. Spanish Literature & Statistics Culture

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers, for all responses on your multiple-choice answer sheet. • Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.• A watch that does not beep or have an alarm (in case the exam room does not have a clock that can be easily seen).• Up to two approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking the AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics

Exams. Visit apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse to find the calculator policy for your subject. For a list of approved graphing calculators, visit www.collegeboard.org/ap/calculators.

• A ruler or straightedge only if you’re taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.

If applicable, your SSD Student Accommodation Letter, which verifies that you have been approved for a testing accommodation such as braille or large-type exams.WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM• Electronic equipment (cell phone, smartphone, laptop, tablet computer, etc.), portable listening or recording devices (MP3 player, iPod,

etc.), cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the Internet, and any other electronic or communication devices.• Books, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, or colored pencils.• Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets or on scratch paper provided by the proctor. • Watches that beep or have an alarm, or smartwatches. Computers.• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.• Clothing with subject-related information. Food or drink.

For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.org or call Cheryl Foster at (805) 937-2051 ext. 2708.

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ASB The ASB Leadership class helps students develop skills in the areas of personal growth, citizenship, teamwork and activity planning. Skills include communication, problem-solving techniques, decision -making and organization. A message from ASB President, Eden Hood In my four years in ASB Leadership, I have grown immensely as a student and a person. ASB gets you involved in school activities and makes you feel like you have something special to officer. I guarantee that anyone who takes this class will come out a better version of yourself.Student were asked to respond to two questions:• Question #1 - Why should students sign-up for ASB Leadership? “As a freshman, I decided to join ASB to learn more about my school. It was one

of the best decisions I ever made. I have not only learned how to become a better leader, I have learned how to be a better person. ASB pushes me to move out of my comfort zone and do things I never thought I could.” – Amanda Furst, grade 10

“People should sign-up for Leadership because the class teaches teamwork, how to be a good person and helps you feel comfortable socializing with others. “ Inri Serrano, Grade 12

Students should sign up for ASB Leadership because the class helps you develop the confidence to speak up and step up and an individual. You don’t have to follow the crowd.” – Briana Limon, Grade 12

“Students should sign up for ASB Leadership because you get involved in school events, and you meet lots of new people.” - Jillian Bernal, Grade 9

“This class helps with public speaking. I used to hate talking in front of people but through Leadership, I have had lots of opportunities to practice. I don’t stress about speaking in public any more. The class is also really inspiring and we all motivate each other to do well. “- Aylanna Lopez, Grade 10

“The Leadership class gets you involved in a positive way around school and you will be surrounded with a great group of encouraging students.” - Genesis Solache, Grade 12

“You make so many new friends and you get accepted by great students immediately.” – Maria Cabrera, Grade 10

• Question #2 - What have you learned in ASB Leadership that will help you in life? “I’ve learned how to open up and work outside of my comfort zone.” – Gwyn

Palacios, Grade 11 It has taught me what to expect in the real world and the skills I am going to

need.” Teeahna Phillips, Grade 12 “Problem-solving! We are put into many situation where we must work together

to figure out solutions.” – Caitlin Griego, Grade 12 “ASB Leadership has helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. I can speak

in front of large groups of people effortlessly.” – Cassandra Hunter, Grade 12 “ASB has taught me that being a leader is not about taking charge of the group.

Being a leader can also be stepping back and letting someone else take the lead and helping them to become a good leader.” – Holly-Reid Sheppard, Grade 11

“One thing I have learned is that speaking in front of people is not that bad.” Maurisio Ochoa, Grade 9

“ASB has helped me become a better listener, a better speaker and most of all a leader.” Dominic Garcia, Grade 9

“This class is like a family. You are free to be yourself. I have learned lots about working with others and improving my social skills too.” – Alyssa Bachrach, Grade 9

“I have learned to be a more positive person. We learn etiquette, how to be a role model and how to build our confidence by moving out of our comfort zones and becoming involved in school events.” – Deya Mora, Grade 11

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BIG SHOW The Righetti High School Marimba Band and Ballet Folklórico proudly presents its 39th annual “Big Show” Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th at 7:00pm at Ethel Pope Auditorium. The band will be performing traditional Mexican and contemporary Latin & Latino and the dance group will be presenting traditional Mexican folk dances. This year they will also feature an audience favorite, Zoot Suit. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and can be purchased through group members or at the business office.