RUHS Weekly Bulletin
11/11/24-11/15/24
Bell Schedule
Monday, Nov.11th-NO SCHOOL (Veteran’s Day)
Tuesday, Nov. 12th (B): Periods 0,2,4,6
Wednesday, Nov.13th (C): Periods 0,1,3,5
Thursday, Nov.14th (B): 0,2,4,6
Friday, Nov.15th(C): 0,1,3,5
Upcoming Dates
11/11-NO SCHOOL (Veteran’s Day)
11/13-College Night-El Camino College
11/13-Financial Literacy Workshop
11/14-PTSA General Association Meeting
11/14-Parent QPR Suicide Prevention Training
11/19 Bell Schedule Committee Meeting
11/25-11/29-NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
12/3-SROC Open House
12/6-Sea Hawk Marketplace (Holiday Edition)
12/6 Inclusion Movie Night-Washington Elementary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHLETICS
Come Cheer on Our SEA HAWK Athletes!
Our CIF football game is Friday! Let’s get excited Sea Hawks … It’s a RED OUT theme
The Redondo Beach High School Swim Team will be hosting tryouts in November. These tryouts are mandatory for everyone who wants to earn a spot on the team! Returning members must also try out!
Save the Dates:
Wednesday- Nov.13th GIRLS team tryouts: Water polo will try out during their PE time All other swimmers will try out at 3:30PM
Tuesday- Nov. 19th BOYS team tryouts: Water polo will try out during their PE time All other swimmers will try out at 3:30PM.
Please contact the coaches if you have any questions?
Boys’ soccer will host their final day of tryouts after school on Wednesday, November 6 from 3:45-5:00pm on the athletic field. Please come dressed appropriately.
Baseball Tryouts will take place on Wednesday, November 13th and Friday, November 15th at Memorial Field, 4-6pm. Please email Coach Silva with any questions
Check out our Athletics event calendar here:
Calendar Widget (cifsshome.org)
Bell Schedule Committee
Hello, Sea Hawks!
RUHS is forming a Bell Schedule Committee to review our current bell schedule and propose alternatives for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
If you would like to be on this committee, please nominate yourself by filling out this form by Wednesday, November 13 at 4 pm, and RUHS Administration will follow up with you. Please see below for details on the committee and its meeting times.
- The committee will be composed of 5 teachers, 1 PTSA representative, and 1 student representative.
- The goal for the committee is to create 3 bell schedule options, in addition to our current bell schedule, by early April before Spring Break that faculty can vote on to be implemented next school year.
- The committee will meet according to the recommended schedule below:
- November: 1 meeting - 90 minutes
- December: 1 site visit (morning) followed by 1 90-minute debrief meeting (afternoon) - all day commitment, excused absence
- January: 1 site visit (morning) followed by 1 90-minute debrief meeting (afternoon) - all day commitment, excused absence
- February: 1 site visit (morning) followed by 1 90-minute debrief meeting (afternoon) - all day commitment, excused absence
- March: 3 meetings - 90 minutes each
Our first meeting will be Tuesday, November 19 from 3:45 to 5:15 pm in the Upper Conference Room.
Thank you for supporting RUHS and for considering becoming involved with the Bell Schedule Committee!
RUHS Administration
BELL SCHEDULE REMINDER
There will be a change to our bell schedule on the following dates:
- Tuesday, January 21
- Monday, March 17
- Monday, May 12
- Monday, June 2
Previously scheduled to start at 9:25 am, these four dates will now follow the “8:30 am Stacked (A) Schedule” available on the Bell Schedule tab of our school website. There will be no zero period on these days.
On our school website, the RUHS SY 24-25 Weekly Calendar and RUHS SY 24-25 Community Calendar have also been updated to reflect the bell schedule changes on the four dates noted above.
We will communicate reminders to the community in advance of each date.
CAL KIDS
To help give parents/caregivers a kickstart to saving, the state of California has officially launched the nation’s largest college savings program. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings (CalKIDs) program will help eligible low-income families with students enrolled in public school’s access college savings created in their children’s names, with seed investments between $500 and $1,500. Children of low-income families currently in grades 1-12, and newborns born in California on or after July 1, 2022, qualify. Click here to learn more and to set-up an account. Please see the CalKIDS Fast Facts for more information.
FAMILIES CONNECTED
“Did you know that RBUSD schools are among South Bay Families Connected's 115 Partner Schools? Through this partnership, our parents and staff have free access to resources and educational events addressing a wide array of youth wellness topics, from healthy tech use to substance use prevention. We invite you to attend any of their upcoming events, including screenings of the new Screenagers film and the fentanyl prevention film “Come Back Home", as well as the monthly Families Connected Parent Chat support group. Be sure to check-out this month’s Families Connected newsletter and sign-up to gain access to new resources and events each month. For our own unique youth wellness resource page, visit RBUSD Families Connected. Together as a community, we can help our youth thrive.”
INCLUSIVE SCHOOL WEEK
In celebration of Inclusive Schools Week (December 2-6, 2024), the Special Education Department will be hosting an outdoor movie night at Washington Elementary.
NEST
Class of 2025 Senior Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors: Check out local and national scholarship opportunities through this link. You will be responsible for submitting all required documents by the application due date. Be sure to check this page often as new scholarship opportunities will be posted.
Free Scholarship Webinar Presented by El Camino College
Hello Junior & Senior Families! El Camino College is hosting a free webinar to learn about: Sallie Mae scholarships, tips on applying for scholarships, creating an impressive scholarship essay, and more! There are several webinar dates to choose from, but you need to register to receive the Zoom link:
Registration link: https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvcOisrDwrGdyhCPD519TFZGrzcN2tD9aM#/registration
Class of 2025 Edison Scholars Scholarship Opportunity
Edison Scholars recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow – the dreamers, inventors, guardians, and pioneers – those that dare to be great. Each year, $50,000 scholarships are awarded to 30 high school seniors who want to make a difference in the world by studying science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in college. Student requirements: Students must live in Southern California Edison’s service area; be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; major in eligible STEM field at a four-year accredited college/university; demonstrate financial need. Applications are due January 23, 2025. Click here to apply.
College Night at El Camino College – November 13
Join us Wednesday November 13 from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm and meet faculty, staff, and current ECC students through our resource fair, campus tours, and workshops. All attendees are asked to RSVP through this link HERE . For more details, please visit El Camino’s College Night webpage
Southern California Regional Occupation Center (SoCal ROC) Open House – December 3rd
SoCal ROC will be hosting an informative and inspiring Open House event on Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Explore their state-of-the-art facilities, meet dedicated educators, and learn about diverse programs in healthcare, construction, and more, designed to prepare you for a successful career. You'll also have the chance to engage with current students and alumni who will share their experiences and insights. Location: SoCal ROC 2300 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance CA 90501. Click the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/xqtAekCgq2oaP5CN7
PTSA
RUHS PTSA General Association Meeting & Parent QPR Suicide Training
You're invited to our next RUHS PTSA General Association Meeting, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, starting at 8:45 AM in the RUHS Library. Please check in with your state-issued ID at the front office at 1 Sea Hawk Way before proceeding to the Library.
We will have Parent QPR Suicide Prevention Training immediately following with allcove therapist, Kerianne Lawson, LCSW. RSVP now at https://forms.gle/7Y3UfjVT8kxBJjX8A
Everyone is welcome to attend, but only RUHS PTSA members may vote. If you are not a current 2024-25 member, we invite you to join us online at https://jointotem.com/ca/redondo-beach/ruhs-ptsa
RUHS PTSA Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Join RUHS PTSA, Redondo Beach Police Dept., Freedom4U, and Hearts Respond in helping others by donating canned goods and other non-perishable items such as stuffing mix, instant potatoes, gravy mix, boxed mac & cheese, dried soups, instant pudding, canned corn, canned yams/sweet potatoes, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, rice, beans, pasta, pasta sauce. All donations will go to the families of the Long Beach Rescue Mission.
Thanks to RUHS South Bay Food Initiative Club, items can be dropped off any time by Friday, Nov. 22 in the box located at the front office at RUHS (1 Sea Hawk Way) or on Sunday, Nov. 24, between 2:30-3:00 PM at the RBPD Police Annex Parking Lot (200 N PCH, entrance off Vincent) next to the RUHS Auditorium.
RUHS PTSA Sea Hawk Marketplace – Holiday Edition – Student Booth Registration OPEN
The RUHS PTSA Sea Hawk Marketplace—Holiday Edition will take place on Friday, December 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the RUHS Quad (1 Sea Hawk Way). This event offers RUHS Student Creators & Entrepreneurs the chance to showcase and sell their creations to the community. The event is hosted by the RUHS PTSA, is free to attend, and is open to the public to shop our students' booths.
RUHS Students Creators & Entrepreneurs: Registration is now open! Sign up for a booth now at https://tinyurl.com/5fyh6tm8 Register early to take advantage of a Financial Literacy Workshop on Wednesday, November 13 at 3:45 PM in the RUHS Library.
REMINDERS
Re-Register your child today to ensure they have a successful and safe school year. Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account to start updating and confirming your data.
SROC
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SoCal ROC) will host an Open House from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on their campus. Students and families are invited to discover how career technical education at SoCal ROC can accelerate your future and help you reach your goals. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to RSVP.
STUDENT ID’S
If you have lost or misplaced your student ID please check in with the front office reception.
TUTORING
Keep your grades soaring high by asking for help if you need it!
We have teacher representatives available from different subjects to help answer questions, review concepts, and get you organized!
Click here to see before school, lunch, and after school tutoring opportunities!
WELLNESS CENTER
Calling all RBUSD TK-12th grade parents! District PTSA Council and the RBUSD TUPE Team presents the Cyber Safety Cop, author of Parenting in the Digital World. This parents-only presentation focuses on current trends in internet safety, threats, and solutions across all grade levels and will be eye-opening and educational for even the most tech savvy parents. Join us Wednesday, November 20th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the RUHS Library for light refreshments, resources, and some amazing information on keeping your child safe in a digital world.
RSVP Here:
https://forms.gle/RWSa1ESVU1qqZMq79
Mindfulness Group:
Do you sometimes feel totally numb, stressed, anxious, or panicky? Do you tend to overwork yourself to make everything perfect? Sign up for our Mindfulness Group on Thursdays at snack/ssh in the Wellness Center starting 10/17. Scan the QR code to sign up!
Drop-in Stress Management Group:
Every Tuesday in the Wellness Center from 10:15-11:00 a.m. during snack and SSH
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!