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Billy Ryan High School is known throughout the state for being THE HOME OF CHAMPIONS. This semester has proven to be another reminder of how great our students and staff are at RHS. Ryan High recently earned a second consecutive state title and several individual honors at the Texas Business Professional Association State Leadership Conference in Houston. The Ryan parliamentary procedures team won the state title and qualified for the National BPA Leadership Conference in Orlando. Team members included: Jocelyn Almaraz, Dominique Benson, Krystal Cunningham, Sam DeLeon, Salman Hasan, Nadja Hemphill and Eva Sadowski. During our UIL Academic Competitions several programs continued their traditions of success. Congratulations to our One Act Play and Literary Criticism team for their District 5-5A Championships. Conner Belt, Dakota Ratliff, Drew Stone and Audrey Howell all took home District 5-5A Awards for their One Act Play performances; Literary Criticism members included: J.D. McClanahan, Rachael Rosenburg, Sarah Miles, and Veronica Hardy

I would like to congratulate the entire counseling Staff at Billy Ryan High School for their continuing success as they were awarded the state’s CREST award for counseling excellence for a second consecutive year. CBS 11 News did a piece on the work science teacher and department head, Mat Smith, is doing with our Environmental Science classroom. When students, parents, and staff members work together to create outstanding role models for the Ryan community, it is no wonder that RHS continues its tradition of championships.

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Important Dates4/18 Renaissance Breakfast4/22-5/8 STARR & TAKS Testing4/29 PTSA Board Meeting5/3 Registration deadline

for June 8 ACT test, actstudent.org

5/4 Prom, Apogee Stadium, 8-12 p.m.5/4 SAT Test Day5/7 Registration deadline

for June 1 SAT test, CollegeBoard.com

5/16 Renaissance Breakfast5/16-17 Validation5/20 PTSA Board Meeting5/21 Perfect Attendance Celebration 5/22 Off-Campus Lunch6/1 SAT Test Day6/7 Graduation, 2:30 p.m., UNT6/8 ACT Test Day

From the desk of Vernon Reeves, Principal

A quarterly publication of the RHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association • www.dentonisd.org • 940-369-3000 • 5101 East McKinney • Denton, TX 76208

Billy Ryan HigH ScHool PTSa newS

Vernon Reeves

What’s InsIDe2 Kroger Card, PTSA

Board, Volunteer Hours3 Renaissance, PTSA

Calendar, Thank You4 TAKS Calendar, AP

Calendar, Test Tips, GradeSpeed

5 Counselor Corner6 Prom, Activities 7 Activities8 Denton Dash9 Grad Night10 Tennis11 PTSA Sponsors, Fundraiser12 Graduation

Yearbooks Coming

soonThere are a limited

number of yearbooks that will be available for sale

the day after regular distribution. Extra books

will be sold for $100 – cash only.

Welcome, Incoming Freshmen, Class of 2017!

We are excited to welcome our incoming freshmen to Ryan High School – Home of Champions. Information will be mailed to your home this summer to help you get registered and acquainted with our campus. Please visit the Ryan High School website, www.dentonisd.org/ryanhs and get a head start on learning about our academics, clubs and organizations. Take a look at our wonderful faculty so you’ll recognize some names and faces and also learn about opportunities for our students.

parents: Know that Ryan is a great place for your student to achieve and be successful. Part of that success lies with you. Please be proactive and become involved as a parent. It might be through PTSA, Renaissance or booster clubs for various activities. It doesn’t matter where you serve – just get involved and interact!

Connecting with other parents, faculty and staff will truly help your student succeed.

Seniors – Caps, gowns and announcements were distributed at school in March. If you still have not ordered yours, you need to contact Jostens Students Center at 940-382-8948 as soon as possible.

2—Bil ly Ryan High School PTSA News

Link Your Kroger Plus Card to RHS PTSA

Kroger Gift Cards benefiting RHS Renaissance are a separate program from the KrogerPlus Neighbor to Neighbor program benefiting RHS PTSA. All Neighbor to Neighbor information is deleted by Kroger annually April 30. You must re-link your card for next school year.

Enrollment for 2013-2014 Program Year isJune 1, 2013-December 31, 2013Starting June 1, 2013 please link your KrogerPlus Card with RHS PTSA by

presenting the barcode below to your Kroger cashier when you checkout. After they have scanned your KrogerPlus Card, you will be enrolled for the upcoming school year of the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your enrolled KrogerPlus Card, Kroger will contribute a percentage of your eligible purchases to the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation fund. The fund will send a check to the PTSA in May. Once a card is scanned with the barcode, it will be active for the remainder of the program year. Last year, RHS PTSA earned $1088, and this year our goal is at least to double that amount!

The current Neighbor to Neighbor Program is effective July 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. The system allows for one organization per household at a time. To change organizations, you must present your KrogerPlus Card and the barcode below to the cashier. For more information on this fundraiser for RHS, contact Cheri Dixon at [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com.

Kroger cashier: Please scan customer’s KrogerPlus Card at the beginning of the order, and then scan the above barcode. The customer’s KrogerPlus Card is now enrolled in the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program.

Thank you to all RHS families & faculty who used their reloadable Kroger Gift Cards from 6/1/12 to 3/29/13. Since June 1, 2012 we have achieved over $10,000 in reloads and raised over $500 for the Renaissance Program!

If you have a Gift Card and have not recently used it, please help us out and reload. If you don’t already have a Kroger Gift Card and wish to participate, we have more for sale at $1 per card.

This is a great way to generate income for the Renaissance Program while feeding your family or by purchasing fuel at Kroger gas pumps. For more information on this fundraiser for RHS, contact Cheri Dixon at [email protected].

9 Families Raised over $500 Using Kroger Gift Cards!

Ryan High School PTSA/renaissanceBoard Positions Available

There are still some openings available on the 2013 - 2014 board. These positions are a chance for you to serve the school community, as well as an opportunity to network with other parents, faculty and staff. You can spend as little or as much time as you desire.

Parents who have participated have found this avenue of volunteering quite beneficial. Most of the parents serving on these committees work full-time, but choose to carve out a piece of their free time to devote to supporting their students’ high school experience.

So please come join us (no matter if your student is an incoming freshman or a graduating senior next year.) If you are interested in being a part of the volunteer fun at RHS, please contact Karen Fortune at 940-387-8036.

The proposed slate of officers and committee chairs will be posted on the PTSA webpage of the Ryan High School website, www.dentonisd.org/ryanhs.

Voting for the 2013-2014 officers will take place at the General Meeting to be held on May 20, 2011 at Los Toreros Mexican Restaurant, 2900 Wind River Lane, Denton, 940-891-1700.

Volunteer Hours Count!please turn in Your Volunteer hours

Thank you very much to all those who contributed their valuable time this year by volunteering in one capacity or another! You have helped to make Ryan a better school for our students and staff just by getting involved. Since many factors influence the district’s bond rating, including the level of community support, it is very important to report your volunteer hours. The better the bond rating, the less it costs the district to sell the bonds (meaning less in taxes to property owners.) Every hour that we can record enhances the district’s profile and saves us tax dollars.

Remember to report hours (students, too) for assisting one of the many booster clubs or organizations. This includes Grad Night, shopping and bringing food for the Renaissance Breakfasts, serving as a chaperone on a school-sponsored trip, folding newsletters, working concessions, making phone calls, logging computer time, or helping in any other myriad of things.

Please continue to send your volunteer hours through the end of the year to Jenifer Fuller, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected], with “Volunteer Hours” in the subject line. Also, be sure to keep track of any summer volunteer hours and report them to Jenifer in August.

Thanks again for making Ryan High the Home of Champions!

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What is the Renaissance Program?

Renaissance is a national program established by Josten’s to recognize, reward, respect, and reinforce academic success in ALL students, encouraging pride in academic achievement. It is a partnership of faculty, parents, and community to support excellence and academic improvement. At Ryan High School, all students are eligible to participate and more than 1200 students qualify for Validation each year.

Who Are We?

• RHS Renaissance Faculty Sponsors: Jayme Kiraly [email protected] Sharla Gilhome [email protected]

• Parent Committee: Comprised of a sub-committee within the PTSA

• Teacher Committee: Selects Raiders and Scholars of the Month

• Renaissance Student Club: Students work on Renaissance projects and plans

Criteria

** You MUST pass ALL classes to qualify each 6 weeks!

Diamond A average each 6 weeks

Emerald A/B average each 6 weeks

Ruby A/B/C average each 6 weeks

Rewards and Incentives

Renaissance T-shirts, off-campus lunch (Diamond only and for those who Validate all 5 times), drawings for cash and merchandise, scholarships, exam waivers, free football tickets (Diamond)/50% discount (Emerald and Ruby) to RHS home

football games, free admission to all non-varsity sporting events, priority parking (Diamond/perfect attendance), etc.

**Show your Renaissance spirit by wearing your Renaissance T-shirt every Thursday and any college T-shirt the 20th of each month!

Validation

This is the most important word in Renaissance next to excellence. Students MUST validate their Renaissance/school ID card each six weeks to receive rewards and incentives. Validation is sponsored by the Parent Committee and usually takes place for two days after report cards are issued. Exam waivers and some other incentives are based on validating EACH six weeks.

**Watch for the first validation date in the Renaissance trophy case in the front hall. Announcements will also be made.

Renaissance Breakfasts

On the fourth Thursday bimonthly, the Parent Committee sponsors a breakfast honoring Scholars/Raiders of the Month and Staff Members/Teachers of the Month.

**Parent volunteers are needed for Validation, Renaissance Breakfasts, the Arts & Crafts Show and other activities. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jenifer Fuller at [email protected] for more information about how you can volunteer!

Look for more detailed PTSA and Renaissance information/dates in the PTSA Newsletter, on the web at www.dentonisd.org/ryanhs, and on Facebook under “Ryan High School PTSA”.

Ryan High School Renaissance

Publication’s Title: Billy Ryan High School PTSA NewsIssue Date: April 8, 2013Statement of frequency: Published QuarterlyAuthorized Organization’s Billy Ryan High School PTSA name and address: 5101 E McKinney ST Denton, TX 76208-4630

RHS PTSA/ Renaissance Calendar 2012-2013 Meetings11:30 a.m. RHS Conference RoomMeetings are open to all PTSA members. April 29 May 20

Renaissance Breakfasts7:45 a.m. Renaissance HallApril 18 May 16

ValidationMay 16-17

Perfect Attendance Lunch May 21

Off-campus LunchMay 22

Special thanks to Barnes & Noble! They donated fabric tote bags to the RHS English Department. The bags make it much easier on the teachers hauling dictionairies to and from the testing rooms.

Renaissance would like to thank Chick-fil-A, who provided breakfast sandwiches for our most recent Renais-sance awards breakfast. The next breakfast will take place on April 18th. Many thanks, also, to our breakfast coordinator, Amanda McLeod!


STAAR and TAKS Testing Calendar for Spring, 2013Date TestApr 22 (Mon) Grade 11 TAKS ELA retesting Apr 23 (Tues) Grade 11 & Retesting TAKS MathematicsApr 24 (Wed) Grade 11 & Retesting TAKS ScienceApr 25 (Thurs) Grade 11 & Retesting TAKS Social StudiesMay 6 (Mon) Grade 9 STAAR Algebra 1 Grade 10 STAAR GeometryMay 7 (Tues) Grade 9 STAAR Biology Grade 10 STAAR ChemistryMay 8 (Wed) Grade 9 STAAR World Geography Grade 10 STAAR World History

It is imperative that students be present and on time for testing on these dates, be well rested, and have a good breakfast.

Students or parents wishing more information about the testing program at Ryan High School should visit the testing website, www.dentonisd.org/rhstesting or contact Charlotte Scroggs, RHS Testing Coordinator, at 940-369-3135.

Advanced Placement Tests Will Be Given in May

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes this year are scheduled to take their AP tests during the two-week period beginning May 7. Students need to be at their testing location at 7:30 for morning testing and 12:40 for afternoon testing.

2013 AP Testing Schedule (rev 8/23/12)

Date Morning 8:00 a.m. Afternoon 1:00 p.m.Monday, May 6 Chemistry Psychology Environmental Science Tuesday, May 7 Computer Science A Spanish Language Wednesday, May 8 Calculus AB Calculus BC Thursday, May 9 English Literature Latin: VergilFriday, May 10 English Language Statistics Studio Art—portfolios dueMonday, May 13 Biology Physics B Music Theory Tuesday, May 14 U S Government French LanguageWednesday, May 15 U S History European History German LanguageThursday, May 16 Macroeconomics World History

Students may bring only a picture ID, car keys, pencils, pens, and calculators (for tests that allow them.) Students are not allowed to bring backpacks, bags, purses, books, or electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) into the testing facility.

Most tests will be given at Ryan High School. Check the website in April for testing site locations. Students or parents wishing more information about the AP testing program at Ryan High School should visit the testing website, www.dentonisd.org/rhstesting or contact Charlotte Scroggs, RHS Testing Coordinator at 940.369.3135.

GradeSpeed, Parent Connection

GradeSpeed is a web tool that allows parents and students to access their grades and assignments online. Go to the “For Parents” tab on the www.dentonisd.org web page and look for “Parent Connection” listed in the left column. To register, you must have the student ID number and select a password. After registering, you’ll be able to click on your student’s class grade to see his or her individual grades. Please remember that this is a work in continual progress. Some grades will not be posted until a class set is graded. If a 0 or MSG is recorded, it usually means the assignment was not turned in. Teachers may be contacted by email with their first initial followed by last name @dentonisd.org.

Test-Taking Tips• Avoid cramming – start reviewing study materials

after you register for the test! • Get enough sleep during the 2-3 days prior to the

test.• Make sure you know the location of your testing

site.• Get up early and eat a good breakfast – food for

your brain! • Make sure you have all your materials with you

– photo ID, a simple four-function calculator, two #2 pencils, a good eraser, your social security number if required, and a jacket.

• Arrive at least 30 minutes early on the morning of the test.

• LISTEN TO and READ the directions carefully. • Budget your test-taking time. • Change positions or stretch to relax yourself

during the test.• Use ALL the time you are given, if needed. There’s

no reward for being the first one to finish. • Keep on task – take questions step by step, and

one at a time. • Use positive self-talk; avoid self-criticism.

Acknowledge that you are doing your best. • Relax – you are in control. Take slow, deep

breaths, and keep focused on your actions, not what others are doing.

AP U.S. History Study sessions are Thursday afternoons in Room 206. The AP U.S History practice exam at RHS is Tuesday, April 9 at 5:00. There is also a practice exam at GHS on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 AM.

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Counselor’s Corner Office hours for counselors are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. with scheduled appointments between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Because our schedules are so varied with presenta-tions, meetings, and conferences, please call for an ap-pointment to assure our availability to meet with you. To make an appointment, please call or email the Counsel-ors’ Assistant, Mary Quinn Lucas, at [email protected] or 940-369-3026.

End of School Year 2013Students’ 2013-2014 course selections will be mailed

home on Wednesday, April 3. If parents and students de-sire any changes to the requested course selections, they should note the changes on the course selection sheet, SIGN it, and return to the RHS Counseling Office no later than Friday, May 3. Remember that staffing decisions are based on our course selection during spring and sched-ule changes will not be done for any reason except for failures, missing classes, or missing graduation require-ments after that date.

If parents or students have any questions regard-ing course selections, counselors will be available from 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 10 and 11. A mandatory dual credit presentation will be offered each evening at 6:30 p.m. for upcoming juniors and seniors interested in enrolling in a dual credit course on the RHS campus. A mandatory Pre-AP presentation will also be held each evening at 6:30 p.m. for any upcoming freshmen enrolled in a Pre-AP class; their parents should attend also.

TAKS testing is April 22-25 for 11th graders and some seniors. STAAR testing for 9th and 10th graders will take place on various dates in May, as will Advanced Place-ment testing. Please go to the Testing Center site on the RHS website for details. You will find that under the Student Services tab.

Seniors will take final exams May 28-30. Graduation will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at UNT’s Coli-seum. Any senior wishing to walk at graduation needs to attend the rehearsal on Wednesday, June 5, at 12:30 p.m. in the RHS gymnasium.

The counselors encourage current juniors to consider taking the SAT or ACT this spring. For the SAT, there is a May 4 test with a registration deadline of April 5 and a June 1 test with a registration deadline of May 2. For the ACT, there is a June 8 testing date with a registration deadline of May 3.

Students who want to attend Denton ISD summer school should listen to the announcements in May, when applications will become available. Students may take up to two semesters of credit for a $200 fee. Courses are available for retrieval of credit. The only classes available for student advancement are government, economics, and speech.

Raider Senior Walk of FameWe are pleased to let senior parents know that we are

beginning a new tradition to honor our graduates. We call it the Walk of Fame and we would love to invite you to be part of this event, which will take the place of the Senior Awards Ceremony we have previously held in the evening. This year’s ceremony will be held on Monday, May 20, at 9:45 a.m.

One very important aspect of the Walk of Fame cel-ebration will be the announcement of scholarships and other awards. Our senior class is a remarkable group of students. They will be receiving a number of honors, and we wish to honor all recipients. Therefore, please be certain that if your child has received a scholarship or other award, he or she lists that on the Naviance Family Connection survey set up for that purpose. You can find that on your child’s Naviance site under the About Me tab. Surveys appear on the left.

In addition to recognizing scholarship and award win-ners, the ceremony is designed to honor all of our seniors and provide a symbolic “closing” to their high school days at Ryan, as well as a chance to pass the torch to the juniors.

As parents, you have been such an integral part of your child’s high school success and we do hope you will be able to join us to celebrate the end of one journey and the beginning of another. The ceremony will begin PROMPT-LY at 9:45 a.m., so please arrive early enough to park and be seated.


prom“In an enchanted Forest…”Saturday, May 4, 20128 p.m. to midnightApogee Stadium Club at UNTEarly Bird Special: April 15-19 $50 Regular Sales- April 22-May3 $65 (available in Room 125 and the Commons during all lunches)

Perfect Attendance Celebration

Tuesday, May 21

Students must have perfect attendance for the previous six weeks with no tardies or detentions. A list of eligible students will be posted one or two days before the celebration.

Willkommen Beim German ClubParents, if your child is in our German program, please encourage him or her to take more than the minimum of two years of foreign language. Our German 3 and 4 classes are small and offer a great environment to study German beyond the basic language.

The German Club at Ryan acquired several new movies this spring, among those “Die Nacht im Museum” (The Night at the Museum) and “Madagaskar”. A favorite game in some classes and in the Club remains the German version of Monopoly.

Ryan offers the whole language program from level 1 through AP 4. World language AP courses are college level and are vital for students who want to apply at top universities. Our German Club invites everyone interested in German language, culture, sports, and history. We usually meet once a month on a Wednesday after school in Mr. Dettmer’s class room. Students at Ryan can also get a German pen pal and communicate with a teenager in Europe.

Juniors It is time to start thinking about senior pictures. Yearbook pictures are taken by Prestige Studios in Lewisville. You may call the studio to get the times for “Yearbook Only” where they will take your yearbook photo. There is no charge for this. You may also set up an appointment for a full sitting but there is a fee for this service. We would like to have as many students photographed as possible during the summer. By going during the summer you will have the chance to select your pose. Call 972-669-9200 for an appointment or more information.

RHS Learning TechnologiesIn an ongoing effort at providing Ryan High School students with impactful learning opportunities, we’re excited to announce the addition of two carts of iPad minis for student use. A cadre of twenty teachers, representing the core academic areas as well as world languages, is undergoing training on the use and imple-mentation of iPads in the classroom. The iPad offers the most unique and up-to-the-minute applications for learning in many subject areas and offers both faculty and students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with their subject areas outside the realm of just textbooks, enabling them to explore various higher level learning objectives through modern technology. Students will benefit from personalized learning, high engagement with curriculum, easy internet access, access to e-texts, powerful simulations, and a wealth of educational apps. Learn more at www.dentonisd.org/rhsipad.

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Each year, the Strutters put on a Spring Show showcasing several types of dance including jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, hip hop, and more. This year’s Spring Show theme is a Strutter Salute to Motown. Ticket price is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Thursday night is student night! Just bring in your valid DentonISD student ID and get in for just $5! The show will run from April 11th-13th at 7:00pm in the RHS Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

Also, the Strutters will be performing at the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival on Friday, April 26th at 6:30pm on the Festival Stage. Come out and join us!

stay tuned to the Strutter website at www.dentonisd.org/rhsstrutters for the latest in strutter news!

Many thanks to the volunteers who organized and hosted the Lady Raiders Basketball Banquet. It was a great night of BBQ, awards, and memories. The night was made special with action shot photography by Art Quin-tanar and Stacie Forest from Forest Photography. Stacie is also responsible for the fantastic slideshow highlighting the 2012 – 2013 season proving that these girls and coaches work hard every game. Thanks for giving “Whatever It Takes”! Best Wishes To Our Senior Players: Jonah BlessingJefferyonna HolleyTeana OgdenDanielle Richardson

RHS Education and Training

Twenty two RHS Education and Training student interns will be honored along with their field-site teachers at the annual Edu-cation and Training reception which will be held May 15 at 6:30 at the ATC. These students have completed many internship hours at local elementary schools including: Lee, Hodge, Wilson, Ginnings, Wilson, and Gonzales.

Those who have been in the program for two years will be highlighted. They are Leslie Miranda, Hannah Wisdom, Gaby Rodriguez, Estefania Espinoza, Katharyn Salsman, Ana Estrada, Belinda Trejo, Saranita Mullen, Emily Ray, and Kayla Cunningham. The interns will display their profes-sional portfolios which include resumes, Philosophy of Education, and lesson plans plus children’s books they have written.

Hannah Wisdom will give the speech she presented at the state TAFE- Tex-as Association of Future Educators- contest entitled “Plant the Seeds for the Future”. Awards will be given to outstanding projects and students in each class. Also, an “Intern of the Year” will be named. Parents and friends are invited to attend.


Denton Dash for Public Schools

Denton Community Council of PTA’s

everychild.onevoice.®

Come spend time with your community and enjoy a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk through South Lakes Park. Enjoy time with your school while raising money to fund Senior Scholarships, Grad Night Celebrations and

Teacher Grants. All proceeds will benefit our Denton ISD Schools.

April 13, 2013

Race begins at 8am, Walk up registration 7am. Or www.getmeregistered.com/dentondash

$25/ person, $15/ student $15/ teacher, Group rate available online.

School Contest-‐ Which school will have the most registered? Come find out

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UpcomIng eVents:Grad Night Meetings:April 17, 2012 May 15, 2012All meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in room 113.

Silent Auction at the Strutter Show April 11-13th

Softball Tournament Weekend of April 20th

Mattress Fundraiser April 20th

Golf Tournament Monday May 6th

Holly’s Flower Delivery Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th for Mother’s Day.

Check the Grad Night website forother upcoming fundraisers.

to aLL SENIOR PARENTS!Your help is needed to make Grad Nighta memorable, drug and alcohol-free graduation night party for our Seniors! Donations and volunteers are needed!It’s not too late to join the fun!

For more information go to www.dentonisd.org/ryanhs then click on “Grad Night” in the left-hand menu or email Carla Rodgers at [email protected].

Grad Night is an all-night, drug and alcohol free party for Ryan’s 2013graduating seniors that will be held graduation night. This year’s “lock-in” will be held at the Main Event in Lewisville.

This event is sponsored by the parents and requires a great deal of support by our community. For more information, go to www.dentonisd.org/ryanhs, “Student Services” then “Grad Night” or contact Carla Rodgers at [email protected] or Amy Mc-Sweeney at [email protected].

Ticket Sales begin for Grad Night on

Thursday April 18th for $35.00

Grad Night Ticket Sales Dates & PricesThe price of Grad Night tickets will increase each week.

Buy Early…Save Money!!!


mandatory tennis Informational Meeting/Hit sessionAny student that wants to play tennis next year is required to attend one of these meetings. Please wear athletic clothing and bring a tennis racket and completed physical packet. You must have your DISD physical packet completed in order to participate. Physical packets can be picked up at the high school office, trainer, or website.

Who: Current 9th, 10th, & 11th gradersWhen: Tuesday, May 14, 2012Where: Ryan Tennis CourtsTime: 4:10pm – 5:00pm

Who: Incoming FeshmanWhen: Thursday, May 16, 2012Where: Ryan Tennis CourtsTime: 4:10pm – 5:00pm

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.Jason Blazek, Head Tennis [email protected] phone: 940-369-3082

Summer Tennis Camp 2013

The object of the Ryan Raider Tennis Camp is to expose all campers to small group instruction. Campers will learn the basic and advanced fundamentals and techniques that are required in the game of tennis. The camp is suitable for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Each player will be placed by ability with drills designed to meet their needs. Instructors are the Ryan High School tennis coaches.

**All campers will get a T-shirt, prize, and will have free entry into the one-day tournament on the Friday of the camp**

What to bring: Lightweight clothing & hat or visor, tennis shoes & racquet, personal water bottle, sunscreen, and towel

Bad Weather: There will be no make-up days or refunds due to bad weather.

Where: Ryan High School Tennis Courts (behind High School)

please mail all entries to: Ryan Raider Tennis c/o Coach Jason Blazek 5101 East McKinney Denton, TX 76208

make checks payable to: Raider Tennis Camp

cost: $60

contact Info: Jason Blazek (Head Tennis Coach) 940-369-3082 [email protected]

*CUT HERE AND RETURN WITH CAMP COST BY FRIDAY BEFORE CAMP.

PLAYER NAME ____________________________________________________________________________

GRADE (FALL 2013)_____________ SCHOOL ATTENDING ___________________(FALL 2013)

T-SHIRT SIZE: (CIRCLE ONE) ADULT SIZES: S M L XL YOUTH SIZES: M L

WAIVER/RELEASEAs a parent/guardian of: ___________________________, I hereby release the Ryan Tennis Camp, coaches and staff, on behalf of myself for my child, from any and all liability from any accident or injury that may be sustained while participating in the above mentioned activity.PARENT SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________DATE:_________________

PHONE:_____________________ (HOME) ________________________(WORK) ___________________ (CELL)

Free one-day tournament on Friday,

June 14 included in camp cost.

Cost is $60

Late cost : Additional $20 added 1st day of camp!(Any entries on the first day of camp may not receive a camp T-shirt.)

June 10 – June 13, 2013(Monday-Thursday)

$40 for each additional sibling

Session I8:00am - 9:30am

(Students entering 2nd - 6th grad)

Session II10:00am - 12:00pm

(Students entering 7th - 12th grade)

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Wednesday, April 17Fundraiser at Chicken Express1115 S Loop 288, Denton, Texas 76209 (940) 387-5599Fundraiser will benefit the Ryan Raider Youth Football CampFundraiser event will be held from 5-8 pmFor more information, email Adrian Eaglin at [email protected] Monday, April 22Fundraiser at BullChicksSuite 113, 3305 S Mayhill Rd, Denton, TX 76208 (940) 566-8688Fundraiser will benefit the Ryan Raider Youth Football CampFundraiser event will be held from 11 am-2 pm, and 5-8 pmFor more information, email Adrian Eaglin at [email protected], May 22Fundraiser at Chicken Express1115 S Loop 288, Denton, Texas 76209 (940) 387-5599Fundraiser will benefit the Ryan Raider Youth Football CampFundraiser event will be held from 5-8 pm

For more information, email Adrian Eaglin at [email protected]

Billy Ryan High SchoolDenton Area PTA Council1307 N. Locust St.Denton, TX 76201

non profit org.US poStAge

pAiDDenton, texASpermit no. 434

PosTMasTerDated materialPlease Deliver by april 12

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Graduation!Graduation rehearsal will be Wednesday, June 5 at 12:30. all seniors marching at graduation are expected to attend.Graduation will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at the UNT Coliseum. seniors need to be there by 1:30.

Important Information 1. Plan to arrive at the UNT coliseum early—by 1:30 p.m. for graduation.2. Make sure that you are properly dressed for graduation. No tennis shoes, flip flops, or sandals. No shorts or jeans (of any kind). Ladies

must wear dresses or a pant suit and dress shoes. Men must wear a shirt (best if it is white), dress slacks and dress shoes.3. You will have to go through a metal detector.4. Do not take any purses, cameras, books, keys, or anything that has to be carried into the lineup area. Leave all hangers in your car.

Carry your cap and gown into the coliseum. Keys will need to be placed in pockets.5. If you leave anything in the coliseum, such as keys, hats, etc., you will not be allowed to go back inside to retrieve it.6. No cell phones. Cell phones will be picked up and won’t be available until Monday, June 10 at school.

Other things to remember . . .• Do not write on your cap or gown.• Those of you with difficult names should see Dr. Thomason or Mr. Kamman soon.• Make sure you have cleared all fines.

Senior Parents!

Save the date!

The senior reception will be held Monday, May 20th

during the school day.

Watch for more details coming soon.

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