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CALENDAR EVENTS DECEMBER 2017 STAY CONNECTED WITH US! 500 Laser Rd. NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-896-0667 www.rrps.net www.facebook.com/Rio-Rancho- Public-Schools Para solicitar una copia de este boletín en español, por favor comuniquese a [email protected] 1381863-01 Bonding With Us #13 T he 1st Annual Miss Indian RRPS Pageant was held Friday evening, November 17, 2017 at Cleveland High School. In the past, Cleveland and Rio Rancho High had separate pageants and their own native royalty. But this year, the committee decided to recognize one student district wide as “Miss Indian RRPS.” The pageant was open to students from Cyber Academy, Independence High School, Cleveland High School and Rio Rancho High School. Five young ladies met the qualifications to run for Miss Indian RRPS. Criteria for earning the title was stringent: Contestants must be Native or Indigenous (1/8 tribal affiliation); have knowledge of Native Language and Traditions; have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; perform a talent; write an essay on the platform she will carry out during her reign; obtain two letters of recommendation as well as peer/ community signatures of support. Judges included Mayor Greggory Hull, Miss Indian New Mexico Janessa Bowekaty and Miss Indian UNM Caitlynn Mayhew. There were five contestants and the title of Miss Indian RRPS went to Amaya Huskey from RRHS and the Jr. Miss Indian RRPS (1st runner up) is Jessica Sanchez from CHS. December 7 School Board meeting, 5:30pm December 18 Independence High School Winter Graduation, 6pm, District Office Board Room December 21-January 5 Winter Break: All schools closed; district office closed December 25-January 5. Raising Steel! Construction of the RRPS Transportation Center is moving ahead, with curbs and gutters being constructed. In addition, the overall structure of the facility is beginning to take shape. The two buildings will house the Student Transportation Department’s operations and its school bus maintenance facility. The district is vacating its old, leased facility, which it has long since outgrown. Moving the Center into a district-owned venue will save the district approximately 90K per year in rent and property taxes. Seventy-five buses transport more than 10,000 students safely to and from school each day. The Brain Injury Council of NM spoke to all kindergarten and first-grade classes at Martin Luther King Elementary. All students received a fitted helmet to take home. The presentation focused on wearing their helmets on their bikes and the importance of protecting their brain. District Seeks Renewal of Capital Improvements Levy This February, Rio Rancho voters will be asked to renew their support for the two- mill levy that funds public and charter school facility maintenance and technology. The New Mexico Legislature established this mechanism to enable districts and charter schools to take care of routine maintenance – fixing plumbing, heating, computer replacement, etc. – without having to tap into operational dollars that pay for classroom teaching and learning. Voters first authorized the two-mill levy for Rio Rancho schools in 1994, and must re-approve it every six years. Passage of the measure continues the levy already in place and will not increase tax rates. Additional details about the two-mill levy and the election, including polling locations, will be published in the January Pathways and Partnerships. Early voting begins the second week of January and the election is scheduled for February 6th. X MARKS THE SPOT: More than 600 student and 100 adult volunteers celebrated the 2017 BIG EVENT community service project by forming an X to symbolize the 10th edition of the project. The BIG Event, organized by Rio Rancho High School Associated Students, sent teams of student volunteers, supervised by an adult, to over 90 homes in Rio Rancho to complete chores such as yard work, cleaning and painting. The event is the students’ way to say “Thank you!” to the community for its support of RRPS Schools. In addition to the more than 600 RRHS high schools students who volunteered, students and staff from Lincoln and Rio Rancho Middle Schools also participated. More than half of the adult volunteers are staff members of Rio Rancho Public Schools. RRPS supports the BIG Event by providing transportation for the volunteers to and from the job sites around the community. Enthusiastic 2nd and 3rd graders in action at the second annual Turkey Bowl game held at Colinas Del Norte Elementary. 7th grade AVID students from Eagle Ridge Middle School volunteered at the Road Runner Food Bank warehouse. They sorted through tons of donated vegetables and gleaned 15,000 pounds of food to feed about 12,500 individuals. In addition, the students set aside 1,000 pounds of discarded food for the pigs at Galloping Grace Youth Ranch in Rio Rancho. Sebastian the Dog poses with fellow attendees at the Enchanted Hills Elementary School Book Fair. Book fairs get more books into the hands of students while raising money for classrooms, books, and electronic devices for students. Rio Rancho Rotary Sunrise Club honored the Rio Rancho Elementary School Student & Teacher of the Month. Pictured are Richard Bruce (retired RRPS COO), Sarah Poutsch (principal), Isabella Sanchez (student), Selena Lammers (teacher) and Kelly Wainwright (club president). Engulfed in color, third grader Ryan B. nears the finish line of the 1st Annual Stapleton Elementary School 5k Color Blaze Run. Students, parents and staff ran the race which was kicked off by Mayor Gregg Hull. Katie Doss, counselor at Mountain View Middle School, is this year’s New Mexico School Counselor of the Year. She was recognized by the New Mexico School Counselor Association based on her work with students, parents, and the community; her participation in ongoing training; and her positive impact on students and families. EHE Student Council collected over 1500 cans of food for families. Officer Beck, Officer O’Lesky and security officer Mr. Mike enjoy spending time with RRMS students during lunch. Officer Beck teaches the DARE curriculum to all 6th graders every year. Seniors at Palmilla Senior Living were happy to receive Veterans Day letters from Cielo Azul Elementary students. Extra letters were sent to soldiers serving overseas. Sandia Vista Elementary Art Teacher, Heather Armstrong, was recently awarded the New Mexico Art Education Association President’s Award for Excellence in Art Education. Pictured are (left to right) Heather Armstrong and Jennifer Furman, President of the NM Art Educators Association. December is a fun time in the schools! All events are free to attend. The Rio Rancho High School Performing Arts Center (RRHS-PAC) is located at 301 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, and the Cleveland High School Concert Hall (CHS-CH) is located at 4800 Laban Rd. NE. Rio Rancho. Get into the holiday spirit with us! PAGEANTRY: COME SPEND THE HOLIDAYS WITH US! THE 1ST ANNUAL MISS INDIAN RRPS PAGEANT Event When Where Rio Rancho Middle School Winter Orchestra Concert December 4, 7:00 pm CHS-CH Cleveland High School Fall Orchestra Concert December 5, 7:00 pm CHS-CH Rio Rancho High School Holiday Jazz Concert December 5, 7:00 pm RRHS-PAC Rio Rancho Middle School Band Concert December 8, 7:00 pm CHS-CH Rio Rancho High School Orchestra Concert December 11, 7:00 pm RRHS-PAC Rio Rancho High School Choir Holiday Concert December 12, 7:00 pm RRHS-PAC Rio Rancho High School Holiday Band Concert December 14, 6:00 pm RRHS-PAC Lincoln Middle School Choir Concert December 14, 7:00pm CHS-CH Cleveland High School Choir Concert December 15, 7:00pm CHS-CH Day of the Dead: RRPS’ Día de los Muertos Event, sponsored by our ERMS, CHS and RRHS Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs, was well attended by students and families. On Monday November 13th, the 4th graders at RRES performed patriotic songs and speeches to honor our community Veterans. More than 100 family members joined in the heartfelt celebration! Sandia Vista Elementary celebrated Veterans Day and honored veteran Robert (Victor) Montaño and his wife Teresa.
Transcript of PAGEANTRY - Rio Rancho Public Schools · for classroom teaching and learning. Voters first...
CALENDAR EVENTS
DECEMBER 2017
STAY CONNECTED WITH US!
500 Laser Rd. NERio Rancho, NM 87124
505-896-0667
www.rrps.net
www.facebook.com/Rio-Rancho-Public-Schools
Para solicitar una copia de este boletín en español, por favor comuniquese a [email protected]
1381863-01
Bonding With Us #13
The 1st Annual Miss Indian RRPS Pageant was held Friday evening, November
17, 2017 at Cleveland High School. In the past, Cleveland and Rio Rancho High had separate pageants and their
own native royalty. But this year, the committee decided to recognize one student district wide as “Miss Indian RRPS.” The pageant was open to students from Cyber Academy, Independence High School, Cleveland High School and Rio Rancho High School. Five young ladies met the qualifications to run for Miss Indian RRPS. Criteria for earning the title was stringent: Contestants must be Native or Indigenous (1/8 tribal affiliation); have knowledge of Native Language and Traditions; have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; perform a talent; write an essay on the platform she will carry out during her reign; obtain two letters of recommendation as well as peer/community signatures of support.
Judges included Mayor Greggory Hull, Miss Indian New Mexico Janessa Bowekaty and Miss Indian UNM Caitlynn Mayhew. There were five contestants and the title of Miss Indian RRPS went to Amaya Huskey from RRHS and the Jr. Miss Indian RRPS (1st runner up) is Jessica Sanchez from CHS.
December 7 School Board meeting, 5:30pm
December 18 Independence High School Winter Graduation, 6pm, District Office Board Room
December 21-January 5 Winter Break: All schools closed; district office closed December 25-January 5.
Raising Steel! Construction of the RRPS Transportation Center is moving ahead, with curbs and gutters being constructed. In addition, the overall structure of the facility is beginning to take shape. The two buildings will house the Student Transportation Department’s operations and its school bus maintenance facility. The district is vacating its old, leased facility, which it has long since outgrown. Moving the Center into a district-owned venue will save the district approximately 90K per year in rent and property taxes. Seventy-five buses transport more than 10,000 students safely to and from school each day.
The Brain Injury Council of NM spoke to all kindergarten and first-grade classes at Martin Luther King Elementary. All students received a fitted helmet to take home. The presentation focused on wearing their helmets on their bikes and the importance of protecting their brain.
District Seeks Renewal of Capital Improvements LevyThis February, Rio Rancho voters will be asked to renew their support for the two- mill levy that funds public and charter school facility maintenance and technology. The New Mexico Legislature established this mechanism to enable districts and charter schools to take care of routine maintenance – fixing plumbing, heating, computer replacement, etc. – without having to tap into operational dollars that pay for classroom teaching and learning. Voters first authorized the two-mill levy for Rio Rancho schools in 1994, and must re-approve it every six years. Passage of the measure continues the levy already in place and will not increase tax rates.
Additional details about the two-mill levy and the election, including polling locations, will be published in the January Pathways and Partnerships. Early voting begins the second week of January and the election is scheduled for February 6th.
X MARKS THE SPOT: More than 600 student and 100 adult volunteers celebrated the 2017 BIG EVENT community service project by forming an X to symbolize the 10th edition of the project. The BIG Event, organized by Rio Rancho High School Associated Students, sent teams of student volunteers, supervised by an adult, to over 90 homes in Rio Rancho to complete chores such as yard work, cleaning and painting. The event is the students’ way to say “Thank you!” to the community for its support of RRPS Schools. In addition to the more than 600 RRHS high schools students who volunteered, students and staff from Lincoln and Rio Rancho Middle Schools also participated. More than half of the adult volunteers are staff members of Rio Rancho Public Schools. RRPS supports the BIG Event by providing transportation for the volunteers to and from the job sites around the community.
Enthusiastic 2nd and 3rd graders in action at the second annual Turkey Bowl game held at Colinas Del Norte Elementary.
7th grade AVID students from Eagle Ridge Middle School volunteered at the Road Runner Food Bank warehouse. They sorted through tons of donated vegetables and gleaned 15,000 pounds of food to feed about 12,500 individuals. In addition, the students set aside 1,000 pounds of discarded food for the pigs at Galloping Grace Youth Ranch in Rio Rancho.
Sebastian the Dog poses with fellow attendees at the Enchanted Hills Elementary School Book Fair. Book fairs get more books into the hands of students while raising money for classrooms, books, and electronic devices for students.
Rio Rancho Rotary Sunrise Club honored the Rio Rancho Elementary School Student & Teacher of the Month. Pictured are Richard Bruce (retired RRPS COO), Sarah Poutsch (principal), Isabella Sanchez (student), Selena Lammers (teacher) and Kelly Wainwright (club president).
Engulfed in color, third grader Ryan B. nears the finish line of the 1st Annual Stapleton Elementary School 5k Color Blaze Run. Students, parents and staff ran the race which was kicked off by Mayor Gregg Hull.
Katie Doss, counselor at Mountain View Middle School, is this year’s New Mexico School Counselor of the Year. She was recognized by the New Mexico School Counselor Association based on her work with students, parents, and the community; her participation in ongoing training; and her positive impact on students and families.
EHE Student Council collected over 1500 cans of food for families.
Officer Beck, Officer O’Lesky and security officer Mr. Mike enjoy spending time with RRMS students during lunch. Officer Beck teaches the DARE curriculum to all 6th graders every year.
Seniors at Palmilla Senior Living were happy to receive Veterans Day letters from Cielo Azul Elementary students. Extra letters were sent to soldiers serving overseas.
Sandia Vista Elementary Art Teacher, Heather Armstrong, was recently awarded the New Mexico Art Education Association President’s Award for Excellence in Art Education. Pictured are (left to right) Heather
Armstrong and Jennifer Furman, President of the NM Art Educators Association.
December is a fun time in the schools! All events are free to attend. The Rio Rancho High School Performing Arts Center (RRHS-PAC) is located at 301 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, and the Cleveland High School Concert Hall (CHS-CH) is located at 4800 Laban Rd. NE. Rio Rancho. Get into the holiday spirit with us!
PAGEANTRY: COME SPEND THE HOLIDAYS WITH US!
THE 1ST ANNUAL MISS INDIAN RRPS PAGEANT
Event When WhereRio Rancho Middle School Winter Orchestra Concert December 4, 7:00 pm CHS-CHCleveland High School Fall Orchestra Concert December 5, 7:00 pm CHS-CHRio Rancho High School Holiday Jazz Concert December 5, 7:00 pm RRHS-PACRio Rancho Middle School Band Concert December 8, 7:00 pm CHS-CHRio Rancho High School Orchestra Concert December 11, 7:00 pm RRHS-PACRio Rancho High School Choir Holiday Concert December 12, 7:00 pm RRHS-PACRio Rancho High School Holiday Band Concert December 14, 6:00 pm RRHS-PACLincoln Middle School Choir Concert December 14, 7:00pm CHS-CHCleveland High School Choir Concert December 15, 7:00pm CHS-CH
Day of the Dead: RRPS’ Día de los Muertos Event, sponsored by our ERMS, CHS and RRHS Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs, was well attended by students and families.
On Monday November 13th, the 4th graders at RRES performed patriotic songs and speeches to honor our community Veterans. More than 100 family members joined in the heartfelt celebration!
Sandia Vista Elementary celebrated Veterans Day and honored veteran Robert (Victor) Montaño and his wife Teresa.
