PTSA
I know our school year will look very different in 2020-2021, but RUHS PTSA will be there every step of the way for our students, teachers, and community!
Our theme this year is Stronger Together because there are so many things that make RUHS strong including our diversity and our community partnerships. No matter what this next year throws our way, we will get through it, and we will do it together!
Meet your 2020-2021 Board
President - Sondi Kroeger Foley Secretary - Beth Brenton
VP of Ways and Means - Danni Dean Historian - Kristin Flannery
VP of Programs - Berenice Vitt Auditor - Donna Howland
VP of Membership - Linda Buck Parliamentarian - Kimberly Quihuis
Treasurer - Sue Grentzinger Student Rep - Charles Steerman
RUHS TEACHERS ARE THE BEST!
AS A THANK YOU TO THEM FOR ALL THAT THEY DO PLEASE JOIN THE PTSA SPONSOR A TEACHER CAMPAIGN!
HELP US TO PROVIDE PTSA MEMBERSHIPS FOR ALL OF OUR TEACHERS!
OUR GOAL IS 135, WE CURRENTLY HAVE 77.
PLEASE PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS FOR YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHERS TODAY!
Our teachers are working hard- Let's support them by purchasing their PTSA membership. As a PTSA member, our teachers are able to apply for Departmental Grants which directly benefit our students. This is a time like no other, where teachers need to be more creative, resourceful, and innovative. Let's help them!
Just click on type-select "Teacher" and Name -put "Teacher Donation"
2. MAIL IN FORM - please click HERE.
3. THANK YOU CARD - send your teacher a thank-you card acknowledging your donation and email to Linda Buck. Click HERE for fillable card.
Haven't joined yet yourself?
it is never too late!
We encourage all students to join for at least 2 years to qualify for senior scholarship opportunities! We are not an exclusive club - we welcome everyone, from students to Grandparents to neighbors to friends!
Monthly gift drawings for members coming soon!
- JOIN AS A COMMUNITY MEMBER - Click HERE to join all RBUSD PTAs by becoming a Community Member for only $75.
- VOLUNTEER FOR PTSA - Please click HERE for a volunteer form to fill out and email to ruhsptsanewsletter@gmail.com.
We are in this together and will get through this together!
Parent involvement has always been a vital part of any child’s education, but the pandemic and resulting remote instruction require that parents and educators partner at a deeper level.
Following the tremendous success of The Distance Learning Playbook, K-12, education authorities Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie have teamed up with New York Times bestselling author and parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman to bring you the consummate guide to support your child's academic, social, and emotional development in any learning environment – while not overwhelming you in the process.
This essential guide will arm you with the tools and insight to
Click here for more information:
Parent involvement has always been a vital part of any child’s education, but the pandemic and resulting remote instruction require that parents and educators partner at a deeper level.
Following the tremendous success of The Distance Learning Playbook, K-12, education authorities Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie have teamed up with New York Times bestselling author and parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman to bring you the consummate guide to support your child's academic, social, and emotional development in any learning environment – while not overwhelming you in the process.
This essential guide will arm you with the tools and insight to
- Create an environment conducive to learning, establish routines, and most importantly, take care of yourself and your child
- Maximize the time you spend supporting learning by focusing on what is proven to work best in education
- Help your child develop the cognitive attitudes and habits that foster creativity, critical thinking, and increased responsibility for their learning
- Support the development of your child’s social and emotional learning skills, including the ability to navigate social interactions, build friendships, and regulate emotions at a time when they have never been more important to have, and more challenging to maintain
Click here for more information:
STAY CONNECTED!
To help families manage during these difficult times, the Thirty-Third District PTA has developed the Connecting Community Speaker Series - Workshops and Conversations Supporting Mental Health. We bring together subject matter experts on a wide range of topics to share strategies for coping with stress, change and uncertainty.
Registration: https://formsgle/DJHgwzb3idSemAsv5
Fall Schedule:
Sept 15 - Supporting Your Child During Distance Learning
Sept 29 - Strategies for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety During Distance Learning
Oct 7 - Creative Connection: Managing Grief, Loss and Separation
Oct 20 - Conversations with High School Parents
Nov 3 - Strategies and Tips During the College Admissions Process
Nov 17 - Conversations about Equity
Dec 1 - Connecting with Mindfulness
All Sessions begin at 7pm.
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!
SCHOOL NEWS
A SCHEDULE
| PERIOD 0 | 7:05am - 7:40am |
| PERIOD 1 |
7:55am - 8:30am
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| PERIOD 2 |
8:40am - 9:15am
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| PERIOD 3 |
9:25am - 10:00am
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| MORNING BREAK |
10:00am - 10:30am
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| PERIOD 4 |
10:30am - 11:05am
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| PERIOD 5 |
11:15am - 11:50am
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| PERIOD 6 |
12noon - 12:35pm
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| LUNCH |
12:35pm - 1:10pm
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| PERIOD 7 OR INDEPENDENT WORK | 1:10pm - 2:00pm |
| INDEPENDENT WORK COMPLETION | 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
B SCHEDULE
| PERIOD 0 | 6:50am - 7:40am |
| PERIOD 2 | 7:55am - 9:15am |
| PERIOD 4 | 9:35am - 10:55am |
| PERIOD 6 | 11:15am - 12:35pm |
| LUNCH | 12:35pm - 1:10pm |
| PERIOD 7 OR INDEPENDENT WORK | 1:10pm - 2:00pm |
| INDEPENDENT WORK COMPLETION | 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
C SCHEDULE
| PERIOD 0 | 6:50am - 7:40am |
| PERIOD 1 | 7:55am - 9:15am |
| PERIOD 3 | 9:35am - 10:55am |
| PERIOD 5 | 11:15am - 12:35pm |
| LUNCH | 12:35pm - 1:10pm |
| PERIOD 7 OR INDEPENDENT WORK | 1:10pm - 2:00pm |
| INDEPENDENT WORK COMPLETION | 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Downloadable bell schedule available HERE
HYBRID VS 100%ONLINE:
RBUSD IS OFFERING A CHOICE BETWEEN A. HYBRID LEARNING MODEL OR B. 100% ONLINE SCHOOL FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. HYBRID WILL START AS 100% DISTANCE LEARNING AND WILL PHASE IN FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING AS GUIDELINES PERMIT. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE PLACED IN THIS HYBRID MODEL UNLESS YOU OPT FOR 100% DISTANCE LEARNING WITH SCHOOLS PLP. EVEN IF YOU OPT FORTHE HYBRID MODEL YOU MAY STILL CHOOSE 100% DISTANCE IN THE FUTURE IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH FACE-TO-FACE WHEN THE TIME COMES.
HERE IS A VIDEO OF THE NEW SCHOOLS PLP
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW HYBRID / DISTANCE LEARNING MODEL FOR REDONDO SCHOOLS, PLEASE VISIT THE RBUSD WEBSITE AND THE FAQ SECTION.
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PTSA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WANT TO BE A PTSA COMMUNITY MEMBER?
For $75 you can join PTA within all our schools and receive a RBUSD gaiter mask. Great for businesses! A good way to know what is happening across RBUSD and support our schools! STRONGER TOGETHER! Click HERE to become a PTA Community Member!
TO JOIN PTSA:
Join online via TOTEM
LOVE TO VOLUNTEER?
Sign up HERE and email to ruhsptsanewsletter@gmail.com.
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WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH
1. JOIN PTSA
We have a new system on Totem that helps you join our membership and make a donation in a more effective way. Click HERE to join.
Questions about RUHS PTSA?
2. GET NEWSLETTER
If you would like to receive the PTSA Newsletter, please click HERE.
To submit to the newsletter, EMAIL US.
4. FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
5. SHOP AT AMAZON SMILE!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Redondo Union High PTSA, whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Please remember to always use the AmazonSmile link located at the top of this eNewsletter to support RUHS PTSA or click HERE to log in to your Amazon account and start shopping. If you must select a charity, type in 'Redondo Union High PTSA' in the Choose Your Own Charitable Organization box.