The Whirlwind Weekly

We are so excited to see all of our new and returning Whirlwinds in the next few weeks! We have just a few days left until the first day of school. I hope that summer has been full of rest, relaxation, and fun for everyone. The RJHS staff have been working hard to make sure that this school year will be great!

Each week I will be sending a digital newsletter out to RJHS parents and guardians so that everyone can stay informed of what is happening each week at RJHS. Please make sure that your demographic and contact information stay up-to-date so that you can continue to recieve these newsletters.

If you accessed this newsletter through a link on our website or social media, and you DID NOT recieve a text as well, please make sure that the correct phone number is on file with our front office.

Have a great rest of your week!

-Jessica Baldwin, RJHS Parent Involvement Coordinator

Here are important dates and information to help you and your family be ready for a successful start!

• Packets containing your child's schedule , computer user agreement, and demographic change form were mailed last week. Please make sure to fill out the necessary forms and return them on the first day of school.
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• RJHS Open House will be Thursday, August 17th from 5:30-7:00. You may come anytime during that time frame! In addition to meeting your child's teachers, you can stop by the library to meet our counselors, turn in any forms you have filled out, and learn about our RJHS Library Programming and the #RSDREADS reading initative. You can also fill out a lunch application if you haven't already and to set up your child's lunch account.
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• We would like EVERYONE, even if you think you won't qualify, to fill out the free/reduced lunch application! You can do it online by going to https://linqconnect.com/ and then choosing start meal application. It is discrete and private! The state is providing funds to pay for lunch of those students who meet the criteria for reduced lunch prices this year! Here is a tip: If your income varies throughout the year, use the lowest amount when completing the application. Click this link for more information and a QR code to access the application.
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• The price of lunch has increased for this year and will cost $3.25 every day. There is no cost for breakfast. Breakfast is served every morning for students in the cafeteria.
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• 1:1 devices will NOT be handed out until school resumes this year. The computer user agreement must be signed by both parent and student and returned to RJHS before their device will be issued to them. Please make sure and send this form back with students on the first day of school or bring it with you to Open House.
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• Our first day of school is Monday August 21st and is a Smart Start Monday, so school will start at 8:50. Buses will unload at our campus begining at 8:30 and car drop off begins at 8:30. If you need to drop off your child earlier than 8:30, we will have staff available from 7:30-8:30 to provide educational activities to children.
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• Tuesday through Friday, school will start at 7:50. Buses will unload at our campus begining at 7:30 and car drop off will begin at 7:30. This year, class times and dismissal times have changed slightly. See the updated Bell Schedule here, or scroll to see it posted below.
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• Our attendance policy has changed for this year. Each semester, student will be allowed 6 excused absences for illness. In order to be excused, a written note from a parent or medical facility must be submitted when the student returns to school. When a student has more than 6 unexcused absences, the district will notify the prosecuting attorney. To read more of the policy, click here.

Please be aware that some student schedules may have changed due to increased class size and course requirements. New schedules will be available during open house and on the first day of school.

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

5:30-7:00

RJHS Open House & Meet the Teacher

RJHS Football- Benefit Game @ Conway

Saturday, August 19th, 2023

Cyclone Extravaganza

Monday, August 21, 2023

First Late Start Monday & First Day of School!

It is the goal of RJHS teachers and staff to keep student grades updated weekly for parents and guardians to stay aware of their child's/ children's progress throughout the semester. If you are having trouble accessing HAC (Home Access Center) you can email Jennifer Roberts for help with login credentials.

jennifer.roberts@rsdk12.net