I hope you are doing well. Spring is in the air and it is time to Spring forward on Sunday for Daylight Saving.

Third quarter ends next week on Friday, March 17th. Please have your student check their grades and make sure they turn in missing work and make up any missing assessments. These are final grades that will go on the transcripts and it is important that grades are a reflection of what the skills and knowledge that the students have mastered. When they are missing assignments and have missing assessments due to absenses, the grades do not always reflect what students know and are able to do. If your student is struggling academically or socially/emotionally, please reach out to your student's teacher or counselor.

Sincerely,

Catherine Nicholas, Ed.D.

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Our CareLine has been updated to CareText. Rancho Pico has a new number that students should save in their phones to replace the CareLine number. The CareText is used to report safety concerns. Rancho Pico's CareText - 661-213-9419

This is the last week to buy tickets to the Universal Studios Grad Night Bash! If you’ve already purchased your ticket (*phew*), make sure you complete the permission slip and turn it in to Mrs. King in the ASB/Counseling office. If you have NOT purchased your ticket yet, here is the link. Don’t miss this unforgettable night!

On Sunday, move the clocks forward one hour. There will be more light in the evening. This transition can be challenging for students (and adults). Please help students prepare by having them start to adjust their bedtimes.

In response to requests from parents and students to offer more vegetarian options, our food services is offering a salad bar starting Monday. Here is a message from Laura Chetner, Rancho Pico's kitchen manager:

STUDENTS CAN NOW HELP THEMSELVES TO A BOWL OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AT RANCHO PICO'S NEW SALAD BAR BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 13. THERE WILL BE AN ARRAY OF HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO CHOOSE FROM. AFTER CREATING THEIR BOWL, STUDENTS CAN PROCEED TO THE DESIGNATED SERVICE AREA TO PICK UP THEIR ENTREE OF CHOICE.

The month of March is national sleep awareness month. The week of March 12- 18th is sleep week and March 17th Is world sleep day.

Our Wellness Coordinator, Sarah Zemp, found a helpful article on how to help middle school students stay organized.

Resilience is a person’s ability to bounce back or to adapt well in the face of failure, adversity, or something difficult or challenging.

Every Thursday is Think Ahead Thursday and students and staff are encouraged to wear shirts and sweatshirt depicting colleges and future aspirations.

Rancho Pico Night at the LA Kings!

Saturday, March 18th

Tickets start at $47

Buy tickets here to sit in the RPJH section

8th GRADERS' GRAD NIGHT at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - Friday, May 19

Students have brought home an information sheet and permission slip.

Please read both carefully and return the completed permission slip to the ASB Office, where payment can be made, or pay online at the ASB Web Store.

Full payment and permission slips are due Friday, March 17.

The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, 504 complaints, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.