RUHS Weekly Bulletin 12/16/24-12/20/24

 

Upcoming Dates

12/16-Fire Service Training (RUHS Library)

12/16 Cupcake Decorating (North Branch RB Library)

12/17 Wellness Center Meeting

12/18 Cupcake Decorating (Main Branch RB Library)

12/18 School-To-Career December Workshop

12/18 Theater Informational Meeting for Hadestown (Auditorium)

1/7 Invention Convention Student Session Meeting

1/11 Clothing Drive (French Club and AP African American Studies)

2/3 & 2/4 Local Scholarship Info Meeting (Nest)

2/10-2/13 Invention Convention Week

2/24 & 3/3 E-Bike Online Courses

2/24 Online & Social Media Safety Meeting (Washington Elementary)

3/10 Online &Social Media Meeting (RUHS)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

ATHLETICS

 

Come Cheer on Our SEA HAWK Athletes!

 

Check out our Athletics event calendar here:

Calendar Widget (cifsshome.org)

 

 

 

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. 

 

CAREER PATHWAY

Are you interested in a fire service career such as fire prevention, fire inspection, emergency medical services, or wildland services?  If so, please join us for an informational meeting on Dec. 16th @1pm in the library.

 

COMMUNITY

Redondo Beach Library Invites you to “Nailed It, Cupcake Edition” for all teens in the 6th-12th grade to replicate holiday and winter-themes cupcakes. No baking required and all materials will be provided while supplies last. See attached flyer for locations and date/times.

Redondo Beach Rotary District 5280 is thrilled to offer RUHS students an exciting opportunity to participate in the “Pageant of the Arts”. They will sponsor one student to participate in the art competition and one student in the vocal competition. See attached flyer.

 

CLOTHING DRIVE

Do you have any gently used clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, belts, purses, totes, backpacks, table linens, prom dresses, jackets, jeans, or stuffed animals to give away? They can be for infants, kids, men, or women.

 

French Club and AP African American Studies is organizing a clothing drive on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Drop off the items in Madame Graffio’s room 808 or Mrs. Keller’s room 827 on any day. Or bring your items to RUHS on Saturday Jan 11, 2025. Ask Mme Graffio or Mrs. Keller if you have any questions.

 

E-BIKE NEWS

RUHS is offering FREE E-Bike certification courses for the first 300 students to register. See attached flyer for details.

 

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

 

INVENTION CONVENTION

Student Info Session on Tuesday, January 7th at 3:30pm. See attached flyers for more details.

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

Class of 2025 Senior Scholarship Opportunities (New!)

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.  Upcoming scholarship deadlines:  Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (Dec 19, 2024), GE-Reagan Foundation (Jan 3, 2025), Jackie Robinson Foundation (Jan 9).

 

Class of 2025 Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio

Seniors: Interested in learning about local scholarship opportunities and the Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio?  Come to the Nest on February 3 or February 4 at lunch for a short info meeting. We have over 40 local scholarships for the Class of 2025.  Some of our scholarship sponsors include:  PTA, RBEF, American Legion Post 184, Chevron, Engineer's Council, Redondo Beach Kiwanis, Rotary Club, Friends of Redondo Beach Arts, South Bay Parkland Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation, AYSO, Redondo Sunset, Woman's Club of Redondo Beach, and many more!  There are scholarship opportunities for students attending a 4-year university, community college;  various majors (STEM, Visual & Performing Arts, Business, Education, etc.); leadership, community service, athletics; merit and needs based.  Completed portfolios are due in the Nest Friday, February 21st at 3pm!

 

CALIFORNIA STATE PTA GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

California State PTA has two scholarships to help you achieve your continuing education dreams and life goals.

 

  • 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.

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Are you a photographer or love taking photos?  An emerging professional or someone looking to take their visual or digital content up a notch?  Come meet other photographers and artists! Bring a portfolio or existing content--meet and talk with other emerging professionals, budding small businesses or entrepreneurs looking for a competitive edge and digital best practices.

 

Stop by photo club in room 163 Thursdays at lunch.  Advance your visual game."

 

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.

 

RUTV NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS to our RUTV crew!!! They are being Nationally recognized again at STN (Student Television Network). The STN Challenge is a contest where students have 6 days to produce a variety of broadcast and film projects based on provided prompts. This is a great contest for students of all levels to put their skills to the test in a real world, deadline-driven scenario. Winners in each category receive awards and recognition on all STN social media and the STN website. Check them out…RUTV school website: https://sites.google.com/rbusd.org/rutv/broadcasting/stn-submissions

 

SCHOOL TO CAREER

Are you interested in help with completing a job application?  School-To-Career is hosting a workshop on Wed. Dec.18th at lunchtime in the Support Services Building to address any questions you may have. Please join us!

 

STUDENT ID’S

If you have lost or misplaced your student ID, please check in with the front office reception.

 

THEATER

It’s time to get ready for auditions and interviews for our Spring Mainstage Musical: HADESTOWN! We are thrilled to be one of the first High Schools in SoCal to perform this Broadway award winning show! RUHS Theatre Arts will be holding an informational meeting at 3:45 pm, on Wednesday, December 18th in the Auditorium. Come and get more information about how to audition, interview, and even play an instrument in the show! Please join Google Classroom Lju756t for more information. We hope to see you there!

 

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 creative souls!  Join us for on Tuesday at lunch on 12/17 in the black box theater to discuss tips and tricks for using the arts to enhance mental well-being. 

 

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

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