Mustang News

Safety Protocols

As we welcome our students back to the hybrid model, please remember the safety protocols that are in place:

• Face Coverings - Students must wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose. Gaiters, bandanas, and masks with a valve are not allowed. We will have extra disposable face masks at each student entrance if needed.

• Entrance Doors - Students should enter RVHS at the doors assigned to them by grade level and alphabet. Entrance are the same as they were during first semester. Please see this MAP for your reference.

• One-Way Halls - Please remind your child to follow the one-way halls and stairwells as indicated by signage throughout RVHS and these maps: Upper level - Lower Level

Adopt the Class of 2021

Ralston Valley is asking for community support to help us celebrate ALL Seniors in the Class of 2021 this spring! We know that COVID health guidelines and protocols will prevent this spring from looking like a traditional final semester of a student's high school experience. Since activities are dictated by changing health protocols and guidelines, we understand that many spring events are still to be determined. Regardless, we want to celebrate the Class of 2021 and send them out with all the pomp and circumstance they deserve! We are looking for your ideas on how to recognize our students prior to graduation.

Members of National Honor Society, Student Government, Ralston Valley’s Staff, PTSA, and Administration have already committed to helping the cause. We also need you!!

Whether you are a member or not, please join us to generate ideas at the next PTSA meeting (details below). This group will help us organize and carry out events to support our Seniors throughout the rest of the year.

Ways to get involved in celebrating the Class of 2021:

• Donate your thinking. Join us on February 2^nd @ 6:30 pm during our PTSA meeting to help us brainstorm ideas and develop an action plan. Please fill out this form to receive the Meeting Link.

• Donate your time. As we plan events, we will provide specific opportunities to get involved through the Principal’s Newsletter and Social Media. This might look like creating gift/care packages or delivering them to individual houses.

• Donate your money. PTSA will be accepting donations to help purchase gifts, supplies, and offset other costs associated with other senior events. You can donate by clicking HERE (Please select the General Fund to donate to this event).

Ralston Valley is committed to making every Senior graduate feeling honored and cared for. Please join us in making a positive impact on our seniors lives.

Athletics

With the ice hockey team playing Standley Lake this afternoon, most of our CHSAA Season B sport programs have had at least one competition. I know the athletes are excited to be back on the court, the mat, the ice, and in the water! Our competitive spirit athletes are also practicing daily in anticipation of some competitions down the road. In addition, we received some good news this week when the District Cabinet voted to allow CHSAA Season C and D sports to begin off-season workouts in February on a limited basis.

Unfortunately, JCPH Department orders are still prohibiting spectators at CHSAA events in Jefferson County. With a NO SPECTATORS policy, the best way to watch the Mustangs compete in our gym is to use the FREE live streaming service that we will be providing for home (and many away) contests. On the school website, under the Athletics and Activities tab and the Athletics Website, you will find information on how to access the live streams from our gym. Go Mustangs!

Special Education Virtual Community Forums

Please see the upcoming Special Education Community Forums by clicking on this link.

Daniels Scholarship Finalist

Congratulations to Alexander (AKA Anders) Wolle for being selected as a Finalist for the prestigious Daniels Scholarship Program. Anders is a focused and hardworking Honors student both in and out of the classroom where he achieves an outstanding ranking with his 4.36 Weighted GPA, participates in several musical and theatrical activities, and completing several missions that included visiting Kenya and Uganda, and seeing third world countries first hand. While he is unsure of his exact path, music and choir has been a highlight to his education and Anders is looking forward to a career, possibly in music education, theater education or something in the youth pastoral field, where he can work to make a difference. We wish Anders the very best of luck as he goes into this final round of the best of the best.

The Daniels Scholarship Program (up to $100,000 over 4 years) provides a four-year college scholarship and mentoring that is unique to each student and offers the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn a bachelor’s degree that helps them build a successful career and rewarding life. Daniels Scholars® demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.

NACAC Virtual College Fair

Sunday, January 31 from 1 to 7 pm

Register for free at virtualcollegefairs.org.

More than 500 colleges and universities will present more than 1,500 Zoom sessions for high school students on January 31. It's a great day to explore, ask questions, and demonstrate interest... all without leaving home. Fairs run thru May. All students are encouraged to attend. Not too late or early to start looking!

Upcoming Workshops

Universal Support of Executive Function Skills with Dr. Peg Dawson

This series of workshops will provide step-by-step instructions for incorporating executive skills into everyday classroom lessons and activities. Dr. Dawson will be providing 4 virtual workshop sessions for us including one for parents, one for leadership/administration, and two separate elementary and secondary sessions for K-12 school-based teams of educators. The session presentation will incorporate numerous case examples and group activities to support learning. See this flyer for more specific session information and get the word out to your school teams and families! Mark your calendar.

• Parent Session (more session info and flyer for families coming soon)

  • Thursday, February 25th

  • 5:30pm-7:00pm

  • RSVP by clicking this link

Lessons Learned During Remote Learning

While we look forward to welcoming students back for hybrid learning, the reality is that all students will still be participating remotely at least a few days a week. With that in mind, we would like to share a few lessons learned from remote learning to help families better navigate the psychosocial aspects of this significant shift in learning environment. Click here for the flyer and more information.

Mental Health Support

Did you know that there is a robust collection of mental health resources on the Counseling Department’s website? To find them, go to the RVHS homepage, click on Counseling & Registrar, and select Social/Emotional Resources.

In addition to the resources on the Counseling website, it is also the best place to locate Counselors' contact information. On the homepage, you will find our phone numbers, emails, and how to set up an appointment with us. Our doors are always open virtually and in-person.

• Colorado Crisis Services:1-844-493-8255

• The Trevor Project:1-866-488-7386

• Safe2Tell:1-877-542-7233

• Click here for more crisis lifeline numbers

• Visit Jeffco's suicide prevention page here

Chromebook Shortcuts to Increase Efficiency

Chromebook keyboard and trackpad shortcuts can streamline work and make users more efficient on their devices.

• Printable Chromebook Use & Shortcuts Reference

• Chromebook Shortcuts Video