The Mustang Messenger

I hope this message finds you doing well and I hope your family had a relaxing and healthy Spring Break.

Next Thursday, April 20th, is Open House and a minimum day for students. Students will be released from school at 12:10pm and will be on a 2-period, A day. We look forward to seeing families at Open House.

We need your help raising Bucks for Books and Band! The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is sponsoring a fundraiser and drawing to raise $15,000 for our library and instrumental music program! Check out the information below about how to donate and what awesome prizes our generous community donated that YOU have a chance to win.

Students will start CAASPP testing next week. Attendance is vital each day and appointments should be avoided during testing time. Students must be well-rested, avoid stressful situations if possible, and eat a balanced breakfast and lunch on testing days to concentrate. These efforts may ensure valid scores that represent what students know and can do. Our schools still provide breakfast/brunch and lunch at no cost to students. All students have the opportunity to eat at school. Rancho Pico uses the state test scores and other data to help guide and improve our practice as a school.

Kindest regards,

Catherine Nicholas, Ed.D.

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Thursday, April 20th is a minimum day. Students will be released at 12:10pm and on a 2-period A day. Students will attend periods 6 and 2.

Wednesday, April 19th, is a 4-period B-Day. Students will attend periods 5, 1, 3, and 4.

4 Period "B" Day - Wednesday, April 19th (Periods 5, 1, 3, and 4)

8:45 - 10:03 Block 3

10:03 - 10:18 Brunch

10:23 - 11:41 Block 4

11:46 - 1:03 Block 5

1:03 - 1:38 Lunch

1:43 - 3:00 Block 6

2 Period "A" Day - Thursday, April 20th (Periods 6 and 2)

8:45 – 10:03 Block 1

10:08 - 10:32 Advisory

10:32 - 10:47 Brunch

10:52 - 12:10 Block 2

Dear Mustang Parents,

Thank you so much to those who have donated towards the Bucks for Books and Band fundraiser! As of this morning, we have raised a total of $3,104.39 towards our goal of $15,000! The final day to make a donation is April 20th.

We are excited about the opportunity to reach the $15,000 goal, but we still need your help! If you haven’t already, please donate now by using this Bucks for Books and Band Link! When you donate via PayPal, please add your name and your student's name in the notes section. (If you prefer not to use PayPal, please feel free to stop by the school office to drop off your cash or check donations.)

All Rancho Pico families (one student per household) will automatically receive one entry and a chance to win one of the following prizes!

A very BIG and special THANK YOU to all the parents that donated prizes for this fundraiser. 24 Chances to Win!! AMAZING!!

1. The Hollywood Tour: a helicopter ride for two passengers out of Van Nuys Airport - Value $500
2. 3 days/2 Night Stay in Palm Springs - Value $500
3. DC Entertainment Crate Contents: Contents: 3 books (Batman/Justice League), 5 Blu-Rays/DVDs - Superman/Wonder Woman/Batman (PG-13), 2 collectable figurines, Batman Converse shoes (Men's size 5, Women's size 7), Superman playing cards, Blu-Ray 12 disc Box Set of Batman: The Animated Series - Value $450
4. DC Entertainment Crate Contents: 5 books (Batman/Superman), 5 Blu-Rays/DVDs (PG-13) Wonder Woman/Superman/Batman, 2 collectable figurines (Shazam/Wonder Woman), 4 toys (Batman/TTGO/Aquaman) - Value $450
5. DC Entertainment Crate Contents: 4 books (Batman), 5 Blu-Rays/DVDs (PG-13) (Batman/Justice League/Superman), 3 collectable figurines (Batman/Supergirl), 2 toys (Batman/Aquaman) - Value $400
6. Mens XPS Bike with Helmet and Lock - Value $400
7. Mens XPS Bike with Helmet and Lock - Value $400
8. DC Entertainment Crate Contents: 5 books (Justice League/Superman), 6 Blu-Rays/DVDs (PG-13) (Batman/Justice League/Wonder Woman/Aquaman), 2 collectable figurines (Shazam/SuperBFF), 1 Funko Pop (General Zod) 2 toys (Justice League/TTGO) - Value $350
9. Warner Bros. Crate Contents: 2 baseball hats, 2 t-shirts, 1 WB jacket, 3 Funko Pops, 8 DVDs (various titles), 4 Blu-Rays (Gremlins, Goonies, Flintsontes) 2 Toys (Plush Tweety Bird, Iron Giant) 21 Looney Tunes Mashums, 1 Wizard of Oz Journal - Value $300
10. DC Entertainment Crate Contents: 3 books, 6 Blu-Rays/DVDs (PG-13), 7 collectable figurines (Batman related), 1 Teen Titans Go toy - Value $300
11. Infinity Medspa: 1 Free Area of Botox - Value $260
12. Infinity Medspa: 1 Free Hydrafacial w/ 1 free Upgrade - Value $250
13. Dine Out at The Junction Restaurant - Value $200
14. MB2 Gift Card: Party Time! - Value $200
15. Magic Castle Brunch 2 Tickets - Value $120
16. Dreamworks Movie Items - Value $100
17. SpongeBob Swag - Value $100
18. Tilly's Gift Card - $100
19. Painting with a Twist for Two Guests - Value $95
20. Dine Out at Wood Ranch Restaurant - Value $60
21. POWER Training LLC (1 hour private soccer training) - Value $60
22. Cruise Castaic Paddle Board Rentals - Value $50
23. Barnes and Noble Gift Card - Value $50
24. Barnes and Noble Gift Card - Value $50

***You can earn additional entries by donating more. The more you donate, the more entries you will receive. Each family is only eligible to win one prize.

• $0 = 1 entry
• $25 = 3 entries
• $50 = 10 entries
• $100 = 25 entries
• $200 = 60 entries

The final day to make a donation will be April 20th. Prizes will be announced at a future date to allow us time to process all the entries.

Thank you in advance for your support and helping us raise Bucks for Books and Band!

With gratitude,

Tina, Amy, Sandra, Ryan, and Mandy (PAC Board)

7th and 8th Grade families come early at 5:30!

Enjoy special performances by Choir, Band, and Orchestra from 5:30 to 6:30 PM!

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Enjoy your pre-ordered dinner in Quad

5:30 - 6:25 PM Performing Arts Showcase (Outside Stage)

6:25 PM Principal’s Welcome (Outside Stage)

6:30 - 8:00 PM (Classroom Visitations 7th and 8th)

There will also be a craft fair held in the library!

Enjoy shaved ice at our Open House! Kona Ice will donate a portion of sales for Student Programs at Rancho Pico.

The truck will be ready to serve from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.

Please do not drop off or pick up students in the Rancho Pico parking lot. It is a safety hazard to have students crossing to and from the parking lot. The parking lot is for school business only. Thank you in advance for helping keep our students safe.

It is the testing season for all schools in California. Starting Monday, April 17 Rancho Pico students will spend a few hours each week completing the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress). We use data from CAASPP to help guide and improve our instruction at Rancho Pico. Here are some other important reminders and tips for parents and students for this testing season:

• Attendance is critical - please make sure your students are dropped off in a timely manner in the morning so they do not miss any important testing instructions or testing time. Here is the testing schedule RP CAASPP Testing Schedule Spring 23

• Parents should avoid making appointments, and students should only miss if they are too ill to come to school. Make-ups are challenging, and students do not do as well during make-ups.

• Eating a healthy breakfast and lunch and being hydrated are essential for the brain to concentrate.

• It would be a good idea to have students bring their own water bottles (we have refilling stations on campus).

• Please remind all students that they can access free breakfast/brunch and lunch at school.

• Students need a good night's sleep (limiting electronics at night may help).

• Students should avoid stressful situations/conflicts when possible.

If you have questions about testing please contact Mr. Hopper at thopper@hartdistrict.org

Thank you for your help and support!

Last week, during Spring Break, it was National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you to Mrs. Hong and Mr. Hopper for all they do for the Rancho Pico community. We appreciate you!

Please join me in thanking our amazing school librarian, Mrs. McCleary for all of her hard work and dedication to Rancho Pico. April is School Library Month and April 4th was Librarian Appreciation Day.

Mrs. McCleary has created a welcoming environment for students to learn, study, research, read, craft, game, and discover.

We are so proud of our amazing musicians and wonderful conductor Mrs. Stoffel who played at the SCSBOA Festival at West Ranch High School.

On March 31st, the Rancho Pico Robotics Team had the opportunity to try out the Da Vinci Surgical Robot at Henry Mayo. They competed against Rio Norte, Placerita, and Hart High School students to see who could get the highest score. The Rancho Pico Probots scored the highest out of all the junior high students. Congratulations to Jayden Hwang and Reid LLewellyn who both scored 73 points - just 7 points less than Dr. Sevan Stepanian who uses the Da Vinci Surgical Robot regularly!

Please note the schedule for after school tutoring and enrichment following spring break. The Enrichment classes that are lead by our West Ranch students will be stopping so they can prepare for their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. After school tutoring will continue until the week of May 22nd.

Choir Concert: April 14

CAASPP Testing: April 17-May 8

Open House (Min. Day): April 20

ASB Spring Fling: April 28

Quarter 4 progress reports: May 2

CJSF Induction: April 27

Choir/ Orchestra Concert: May 10

Band Concert: May 17

Track and Field Meet: May 18

8th Grade Universal Trip: May 19

8th Grade Awards Ceremony: May 24

Memorial Day Holiday (no school): May 29

Last Day of School/Quarter 4: June 1

This is a friendly reminder now that spring is in the air and the weather is getting warmer, that students follow dress code. Most dress code violations are from section B and D. Please review the dress code with your student.

The William S. Hart Union High School District will be partnering with Opportunities for Learning (OFL) to offer summer school through our District. This is a different program than the one offered through the OFL program sites as they will have their own teachers and the courses may vary. The Hart District program is taught by our Hart District teachers. If you are unsure about which classes to take, please reach out to your school site's academic counselor for direction.

DATES

Special Programs June 20 - July 31
(Achieve Newcomer Summer Program @ Hart HS & Summer IMPACT - 7th graders)

Traditional Summer School July 3 - July 31

Extended School Year July 3 - July 31

School holidays June 19 & July 4 - No School

HOURS

8:30 AM - 1:45 PM

Please click on the link below for more information.

https://www.hartdistrict.org/apps/pages/summer-school

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

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, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources. Complaints regarding 504 plans should be directed to Erum Velek, Director of Student Services and Equity. Both can be reached at the 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.

El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación ilegal y/o el acoso de cualquier estudiante, empleado o solicitante de empleo basado en raza actual o percibido, el color, el origen étnico, el origen nacional, el estado migratorio, la ascendencia, la religión, la edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o de veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual o cualquier otra base, prohibida por leyes estatales y federales. Leyes de no discriminación, respectivamente, en cualquier sitio y/o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union también proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Todas las consultas sobre discriminación, derechos civiles, Título II y/o Título IX deben dirigirse a Mark Crawford, Director de Recursos Humanos. Las quejas relacionadas con los planes 504 deben dirigirse a Erum Velek, Director de Equidad y Servicios Estudiantiles. Se puede comunicar con ambos en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Center Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, o por teléfono (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org .