From the Principal
Dear Friends,
All except those who enjoy skiing and other winter activities have welcomed the unseasonably warm end to January. Our students were able to complete their exams without weather related interruptions and the second semester is underway. February and March tend to be those winter “dog days.” The winter sports are winding down, underclassmen are looking at scheduling classes for next school year, and seniors are scrambling to insure a positive graduation experience. Everyone, it seems, is looking to the future. I have resurrected some thoughts from the past, but with a fresh perspective, building on last month’s Branching Out theme. Read more »
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Attention all sophomores who are interested in the Aviation or Culinary Arts programs, please see Mr. Kline ASAP! You will need report to the Guidance Office tomorrow morning at the end of first period. Make sure to bring your signed permission forms. They must be turned in prior to leaving the building.
Health Career Technologies is a class that prepares you for a career in the medical or dental environment. Within the classroom, students will interact with medical professionals from different work environments. This is a two year program where students will receive high school credits for college prep English, Tech Theory, Lab, Anatomy and Physiology, and an Externship during their senior year. HCT is seeking new students that are interested in learning more about the medical and/or dental field. The program is looking for self-motivated and hard working individuals who would like to better prepare themselves for their future.
Reminder: the next session of Driver Education will begin on Tuesday, February 9th. You must be 15 years, 5 months old to take the class. Forms are available in the Career Ed and Activities Office.
Just a reminder for RHS clubs, activities, and teams! Your help is needed to welcome the Class of 2014 to Theodore Roosevelt High School! Sign-up forms for an information table at Eighth Grade Open House are due to Mrs. DeLeone in the Activities Office by Wednesday, February 10. Additional sign-up forms are still available in the Activities Office.
UPWARD BOUND COLLEGE CLUB STUDENTS: The Saturday session tomorrow, Saturday, February 6th has been cancelled. And… don’t forget……The Day in the Life Forms need to be returned by Monday, February 8th. Forms must be returned to the Upward Bound Office at KSU’s Michael Swartz Center.
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Attention Boys Volleyball players- there will be Open Gym at Stanton tomorrow night from 7:30-9:30…that’s Boys Volleyball Open Gym Tuesday at Stanton 7:30-9:30!
The hockey team lost a close game to Cleveland Heights last night by a score of 1-2. Kyle Manning scored the lone goal in the team’s loss. The Riders take on Bay tomorrow in the first round of the Barron Cup tournament. Go Riders!!!
Attention all students interested in trying out for baseball this spring! There will be a mandatory parent meeting at 7:00 Wednesday, February 10th in Mr. Haney’s room 125. Please have one parent attend. Informational flyers will be in the Activities Office or Mr. Haney’s room.
Girls Lacrosse Players- there is a mandatory Parent meeting on Monday, February 8th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. That’s Girls Lacrosse parent meeting in the cafeteria at 6:30 this Monday!
Coming March 6th at the Theodore Roosevelt High School Auditorium from 7:00 to 9:00, the Rough Rider All-Sports Boosters presnt The Buffetman and his Fruitcakes Band LIVE at Roosevelt! Tickets are $15.00 general admission/Family or group of 5 $65.00. Reserved seats $20.00. For reserved seating contact Julie at 330-524-7372 after 6:00 p.m. or leave a message. General admission tickets are available for purchase at TRHS Athletic/Activities Office or Stanton Middle School Main Office all school days 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parrot Head Contest for all ages, so dress up and have some fun!
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Attention all sophomores who are interested in the Aviation or Culinary Arts programs, please see Mr. Kline ASAP! You will need report to the Guidance Office tomorrow morning at the end of first period. Make sure to bring your signed permission forms. They must be turned in prior to leaving the building.
Attention Seniors- if the colleges you are applying to require a mid-year report and/or transcript, you need to submit the request to Guidance by Tuesday, February 9th. You will need to provide a stamped, addressed envelope for each school requiring mid-year information as well as any form that needs to be completed. Because we don’t know which schools you are still considering, it is YOUR responsibility to get the envelopes and forms to us by the deadline.
This Friday, February 5, after attendance is taken in your first period classes, sophomores with last names beginning with A through L will be dismissed to the auditorium for a Career Technical Education presentation. Following the presentation will be a tour of our Career Education classrooms. Sophomores with last names beginning with M through Z, along with all Bridges students, will attend this presentation during periods 3 and 4. An announcement will be made dismissing the first period students. The third period students will report directly to the auditorium. Attendance at these programs is mandatory and attendance will be taken
Use the link below to view the comprehensive list of scheduling activities for the 2010-2011 school year. It includes dates and times for all career programs along with Open Houses and tours for upcoming freshmen.
Good morning Seniors: All applications with deadlines earlier than January 6 – they must be submitted by Friday, December 11. Our office will be closed (locked up, lights out) during the winter break. So let’s review: any applications due by Wednesday, January 6 must be submitted to guidance no later than next Friday, December 11.
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Health Career Technologies is a class that prepares you for a career in the medical or dental environment. Within the classroom, students will interact with medical professionals from different work environments. This is a two year program where students will receive high school credits for college prep English, Tech Theory, Lab, Anatomy and Physiology, and an Externship during their senior year. HCT is seeking new students that are interested in learning more about the medical and/or dental field. The program is looking for self-motivated and hard working individuals who would like to better prepare themselves for their future.
February is National Career Technical Education Month. For 10th grade students this is your opportunity to visit Theodore Roosevelt High School Career Technical Programs this Friday. Did you know that you might be able to earn up to a semester of college credit by taking a Career Technical Program? Invest in your future today.
This Friday, February 5, after attendance is taken in your first period classes, sophomores with last names beginning with A through L will be dismissed to the auditorium for a Career Technical Education presentation. Following the presentation will be a tour of our Career Education classrooms. Sophomores with last names beginning with M through Z, along with all Bridges students, will attend this presentation during periods 3 and 4. An announcement will be made dismissing the first period students. The third period students will report directly to the auditorium. Attendance at these programs is mandatory and attendance will be taken
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Kent Roosevelt Career-Technical program offerings, please contact Brian Bachtel, CTE Director, or Edna Hensel, CTE Administrative Assistant, at (330) 676-8741. Additional program information available at links provided below.
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On Friday, November 6, 2009, twenty-eight students from the Athletic Health Care & Fitness and Health Career Technologies classes volunteered to help facilitate small group stations for a traveling COSI exhibit at Davey Elementary School. With the direction of the COSI staff, the following juniors and seniors worked with the elementary students, providing various information and/or activities relating to the human body’s functions and systems:
Athletic Health Care & Fitness Level I: Emily Adelman, Taylor Beavers, Taylor Cole, Randy Foster, Deanna Kruger, Justin Nelson, and Nic Onusic.
Athletic Health Care & Fitness Level II: Jake Arnold, Matt Becker, Jordan Bedell, Matt Branden, Kayla Braun, Albert DePerro, Stephanie Evans, Jessie Hall, Audrey Krye, Dalton Lee, Eva Paoloni, Eric Pucillo, Emily Schneider, Kassondra Spangler, Dominique Stevens, and Phil Weigel.
Health Career Technologies Level I: Briia Anthony, Amanda Bretzin, Hali Burris, Becky Douds, Kim Fernandez, Kelsey Jones, and Theresa Sanders.
Thanks to these students for giving their time to the elementary students and sharing their health care knowledge in a practical way!
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You can now order Roosevelt Rough Rider Spirit Wear online! Go to kesslersteamsports.com and click on My Team Shop and enter team access code roughr2MD. All apparel will be embroidered with the horse on the R logo. Go Riders!
The Class of 1989 Reunion is approaching. Gatherings and events are scheduled for the weekend of October 16, 2009. All details, contact information and registration forms can be found in the Class of 1989 Reunion Invitation and RHS Alumni Golf Invitation. Print a copy of each and come on back to Kent for a great weekend in October!
Please join the RHS boys basketball team as we host the first Alumni boys basketball game. The game will be held Friday November 27, 2009 at 7pm We are asking for all former varsity players young and old to join us as we celebrate RHS rich basketball tradition with those who made it possible. There will be a fee of $10.00 to participate. For more information please call (330) 676-8775 or email Coach Black ke_cblack@kentschools.net
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