RMHS Weekly Newsletter

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month who are recognized for their commitment to the RMHS core value of Respect! Please also join us in celebrating Maeve Mahoney, who was nominated for the weekly High Five! RMHS is so proud that all of these students are part of the Reading community!

Upcoming Events

• Week of 10/16 - School Counselors begin meeting with Freshman in flex, which will continue for 6-8 weeks to deliver freshman college and career counseling curriculum.

• 10/17-10/18 - Senior Portraits @ RMHS (Lifetouch, by appointment)

• 10/17 - UML Field trip for Engineering Innovation Career Pathway Students

• 10/17 - ML Literacy Night (6:30 pm @ Reading Public Library)

• 10/18 - PSAT / Delayed Opening for Non-Test Takers (More info below)

• 10/19 - Student Advisory Council Meeting (flex)

• 10/19 - School Committee Meeting (7 pm)

• 10/25 - HBCU school visit @ RMHS

• 10/26 HBCU Field trip to Reggie Lewis

• 10/27 - Early release day for students

• 11/2 - PTO Meeting (4 pm)

• 11/2 - School Committee meeting (7 pm)

• 11/3 - Grades close for Term 1

• 11/6 - NHS Induction Ceremony (PAC - 7 pm)

• 11/7 - In Service Day for Staff (Students - No School)

• 11/14 - Term 1 Report Cards Posted to Portal

• 11/14 - Teacher Conference Meeting Sign Ups Sent to Parent / Caregivers

• 11/15 - School Council Meeting (4:30 pm* Note later start)

• 11/17 - No School for Students (Parent/Caregiver and Teacher Conferences - Virtual during School Day)
  
  

https://rmhs.reading.k12.ma.us/en-US - Check website for whole school year events

Students taking the PSAT will arrive at school on Wednesday and go directly to testing rooms. Students should make every effort to be on time to school and in testing rooms by 8:25 am. The PSAT is a College Board exam and as such, any student starting after the official start time must be reported to College Board. To avoid this, please be on time or even early to school if you are scheduled to take the PSAT.

Busing will run at the regular time for all students on PSAT day, this includes the bus from Boston. Students not taking the PSAT are not required to arrive at school until 11:40 am. See schedule above. If a student is not taking the PSAT and arrives before 11:40 am they can wait on Main St. quietly or go to the field house for open gym.

Students taking the PSAT will be told their testing rooms during flex on Tuesday and administration will have a list on the day of the exam and will be present on Main St. to assist students looking for their testing location.

RMHS is excited that over 430 students in grades 10 and 11 signed up to take the PSAT this year. This exam is the gateway to communication from College Board regarding colleges, to Dual Enrollment courses with many universities, a predictor of success in Advanced Placement courses or subject areas and enters students in grade 11 into the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Thank you to Ms. Drummey for all of her hard work in making the RMHS Activities Fair run seamlessly this year! Students were checking out all that RMHS has to offer in terms of clubs and activities. Rocket Ambassadors will be in Freshman Advisories, along with school counselors, on Tuesday of next week and will discuss with freshman any new interest based upon what they saw at the fair.

Tuesday, Oct 17th, 6PM

SEPAC Fall Business Meeting and Elections (virtual)

• Who can/should attend? Anyone affiliated with RPS is a SEPAC general council member and thus welcome and encouraged to participate.

• Who can/should vote? Any parent of a child with a disability and any child 14+ with a disability are considered voting members.

• Our kids benefit from active general council member engagement. Please make efforts to participate in real time, but we will record portions of the meeting to post on our website later.

• At this meeting: elect board members, hear plans for the school year, provide your feedback, learn ways to participate, receive updates from Student Services, and learn about a successful communication strategy from a general council member.

• Opportunity for parents-only conversation following conclusion of the meeting.

• Link to join: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/83527291225

• SEEKING a general council member to be a note-taker for this meeting. Email sepacreading@gmail.com if you can do this.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Ayer or Ms. Lestrade!

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Youth Advisory Council | Mass.gov

Students interested in getting involved in local or state politics should take a look at this opportunity from Governor Healey's Office.

Senior yearbook photos must be done by Thanksgiving. Seniors must have their photo taken by Prestige Lifetouch in order to be included in the yearbook. Free and upgraded appointments will be available up through the deadline. Families may buy ads via the portal. https://portal.lifetouch.com.

Contact the Yearbook advisor, Ms. Jenna Glazier, jenna.glazier@reading.k12.ma.us with any questions.

Senior Portraits – On October 17 & 18 from 9-3 pm additional sittings for senior portraits will take place at RMHS in the DLR. Sittings for senior portraits are free and will ensure all seniors have a portrait in the yearbook. If you have not had a photo taken by Lifetouch, the school's photography company, please sign up for a portrait on these dates. See link above to schedule.

For Senior Photos on 10/17 and 10/18 there are a few senior appointments available, which students can schedule at https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html.

PTO DUES (different from Class Dues) - $50 per family (not per student) is the suggested donation but any donations are welcome. Please send your annual dues via PayPal or check. Pay via PayPal using the online link https://bit.ly/2MnjShb (we suggest donating $55 to cover fees) or send a check written out to “RMHS PTO” to “Attn. RMHS PTO - RMHS Main Office, 62 Oakland Road.” The PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization and dues are tax-deductible. We are happy to accept additional donations or matching gifts from your employer. In recent years, your PTO dues and funds raised have provided funding for items including agendas, funding after school library hours, books/resources for RMHS library, enrichment programs and speakers, staff appreciation, Homecoming and Unity Day activities. Thank you for your support!

Volunteers Needed: The PTO needs your help! Please reach out to PTO board members or email RMHSpto@gmail.com if interested in volunteering for any of the following.

Restaurant Night chair: plan restaurant nights over the course of school year.

Greetings RMHS Families,

The Fall 2023 RMHS Spirit Wear Store is open until Friday, October 20th.

RMHS Spirit Wear Fall 2023

Shop online to get your Rocket gear! Sweatshirts, flannel pajamas pants, winter hats, tumblers, umbrellas and so much more! Great for holiday gift giving!

Questions? Contact Janée Tichy at jtichy@ymail.com

Navigating Transition to College for Students with Learning Differences: On November 8th at 6:30 pm, in the RMHS Media Center, the Director of Learning Strategies and Student Success at Northeastern University, Jennifer Newton, will share helpful information to parents and students who are beginning to think about the transition to college. Topics discussed include seeking appropriate support, navigating disability services, necessary documentation, etc. This evening is open to parents, caregivers, and students.

Principal (Interim) Jessica B. Callanan

jessica.callanan@reading.k12.ma.us
781-944-8200 ext. 19801

62 Oakland Road

Reading, MA 01867

https://rmhs.reading.k12.ma.us/en-US