Upcoming Dates
11/25-11/29-NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
12/2-12/6 Inclusive School Week
12/3-SROC Open House
12/5-12/8 The Play That Goes Wrong
12/6-Sea Hawk Marketplace (Holiday Edition)
12/6 Inclusion Movie Night-Washington Elementary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHLETICS
Come Cheer on Our SEA HAWK Athletes!
Check out our Athletics event calendar here:
Calendar Widget (cifsshome.org)
BAND
Enjoy Award-Winning Performances by the Sea Hawks Marching Band and Guard, Pit, Percussion and more!!!
Tacos, baked goods, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Doors open @6pm
Showtime 6:30-8:30
For more information email [email protected]
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.
E-BIKE NEWS
E-Bike Sense is offering training at a discounted rate. 75 min.in person training learning the rules of the road, helmet and bike checks, and teaching e-bike specific drills.
www.ebikesense.com/sticker-program
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.
INVENTION CONVENTION
Volunteer parents or teachers if you are interested in serving as site lead, please reach out to us. Dates for the convention will be the week February 10-13th. See attached flyer for more info.
NEST
NIH STEP-UP Summer Research Program for Juniors & Seniors
STEP-UP (Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential) is a nationally recognized summer research program that connects underrepresented students with local institutions and mentors to gain firsthand research experience. Current Juniors and Seniors from groups historically excluded from science are invited to apply to spend a summer in a paid, full-time, 8-week internship at research labs near their home. See attached flyer for additional information. The application deadline is February 15, 2025.
Impact Internships Winter 2025 STEM Immersion Programs
Impact Internships is offering virtual winter STEM programs over 9 Saturday afternoons on Zoom from January 4th to March 1st. Health Science Immersion Program (H-SIP): high school students hear from health professional speakers as they learn about the academic, research and professional care settings of the health sciences field. Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP): students explore the changing world of technology as we hear from tech professionals and explore fields such as coding, web development, software and user design. Engineering Immersion Program (E-IP): explore subjects such as chemical, civil and computer engineering. Apply at impactinternships.org. The application deadline for all three programs is Sunday, December 15th. See attached flyer for additional information.
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
CALIFORNIA STATE PTA GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, and trade, or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
- $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in the medical field.
Scholarship application link: https://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/
Don’t forget to include these items in your application:
- PTA Name: Redondo Union High School PTA
- CA State PTA ID#: 4486
- PTA District: 33rd District PTA
- PTA Council: Redondo Beach
- Proof of your PTA membership
- Descriptive essay fully answering the questions asked regarding your PTA experience and service, service to other organizations or individuals, your career plans, job experience, and any other information you feel would be valuable to the selection committee.
- Two completed reference forms and letters, written specifically for this application (first reference written by a community volunteer leader unrelated to you and with whom you volunteered; second reference written by a member of the high-school faculty).
Applications, reference forms/letters, and all supporting documents must be received in the California State PTA office by February 01, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). All applicants are notified of their status in March. Scholarship winners receive a letter of congratulations and a recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check.
For questions and more information, please contact the California State PTA at [email protected].
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.
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 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.
PROJECT UNIFIED
RUHS Families,
Please consider bringing a little extra cheer to our families in need this holiday season. Please see the flyer attached for information on how to contribute to Project Unified.
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.
THEATER
RUHS Theatre Arts proudly presents: The Play That Goes Wrong! Think a hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes in a hilarious award-winning comedy! Join us in the RUHS Auditorium December 5, 6, 7 at 7:00 pm and December 8 at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased online. Will the Cornley Polytechnic Society be able to solve “The Murder at Haversham Manor”? Find out if they make it through to survive the final curtain call!
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
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 HOLIDAY WEEK!