RVHS NEWSLETTER - Oct. 20, 2022

October 20, 2022 EDition

athletics

The fall regular season is quickly coming to an end.

Coming off of a 3-1 victory on Tuesday over Lakewood, Volleyball will finish off their regular season at home this coming Tuesday against Chatfield. They have had such great support at home all year and would love to see one more big crowd to see them off to Regionals.

Cross Country finished off their season on Thursday following Regionals. The kids performed well and had a great time. There is a real sense of family when you are around this group. Congratulations on a great season.

Soccer had a great week to end the regular season. On Monday they came from behind to win 3-2 win against rival Arvada West. Pablo Molla Tejero came through huge with a second half hat trick. Then on Thursday night, the boys shut out Columbine to clinch second place in 5A Jeffco behind Valor and secured a first round home game for next week's State Tournament. Brackets will be released over the weekend.

After defeating Pomona in a dominating 48-7 last Friday at NAAC, Football is looking to wrap up the 5A Jeffco League Title this Friday. With a win against defending 4A State Champion Chatfield, the Mustangs will claim the title.

activities

Congratulations on a wonderful performance by our String, Concert, and Chamber Orchestras at their fall concert this past week! Way to go musicians!

On Thursday, our Marching Band practiced their performance before heading to regionals that night. Our staff was able to watch as they perfected their routine!

Community Event - Trick or Treat Street

Join us on Wednesday, October 26th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for the annual Trick-or-Treat Street at Ralston Valley! Admission: Canned food or personal care items for the Community Table or cash donation for RV National Honor Society. Please use the entrance east of the Main Doors in the Staff Parking Lot. After walking through the halls collecting candy from our students, little ones can play carnival games in our cafeteria.

Dream Dinner Battle Fundraiser

We are hosting a battle of the music department's fundraiser, RV vs. Arvada West, through Dream Dinners (think Hello Fresh, Blue Apron etc.). For every meal purchased for that week, our program receives $10. If you decide to order more meals for that month, we receive an additional $20. Whichever music department sells the most meals gets an additional $100. Plus, during October through December, their corporate offices will match up to $250.00 for the fundraising group that brings in the most. Go to https://dreamdinners.com/session/946555 to order! Deadline to order is November 13th at 5:30 p.m. and you can pick-up your order on November 16th at 5:30 p.m.

Fall Play - Radium Girls - November 3rd-5th, 7:00 p.m.

About the play (based on true events): In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.

For more information and tickets, please visit the RV website.

off campus policy

Due to the nature of our campus, we do not allow students to walk off campus during the school day.

9th-grade students are not allowed off campus at any point during the school day unless they leave with their parent/guardians.

If your 10th-grade student is driving, they may leave campus with parental permission. They are expected to follow local and state driving laws. Please click on this FORM to give your sophomore child the ability to leave campus with your permission.

Our campus is not closed to our 11th and 12th-grade students and they may leave campus.

Schedule for The week of 10/24

Monday, Oct. 24th - Silver Day

Tuesday, Oct. 25th - White Day

Wednesday, Oct. 26th - Blue Day

Thursday, Oct. 27th - White Day, delayed start, no ICE, block 2 starts at 9:25 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 28th - Blue Day

Advisement Corner

Ninth Grade Advisement

We are thankful that our freshmen get a much needed break. We hope for rest and recovery over the four day weekend.

In Advisement next week, our freshmen will discuss social media and how it impacts us physically, emotionally, and mentally. Our Advisement teachers and peer mentors will dive deep into the background of social media-how and when it started, the algorithms it uses to entice our brains, the perceptions surrounding it, statistics around usage and the impact it has on our learning and relationships, and the positives it offers.

Counseling Department

Upcoming College Rep Visits

Representatives from the following colleges will be in the RVHS Counseling Office on these dates and times:

New Mexico State University - Monday, Oct 24th 11:30 a.m.

University of Arizona - Tuesday, Oct 25th 11:30 a.m.

California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo - Thursday, Oct 27th 9:30 a.m.

Northern Arizona University - Thursday, Oct 27th 1:00 p.m.

Gonzaga University - Friday, Oct 28th 2:00 p.m.

Oklahoma State University - Tuesday, Nov 1st 1:00 p.m.

Warren Tech Info Nights and Open Houses

Parents and students interested in Warren Tech programs and enrollment for the 23/24 school year are welcome to attend any or all of these interactive presentations:

INFORMATION NIGHTS

Warren Tech South, Littleton

Date: Wednesday, November 2nd

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Warren Tech North, Arvada

Date: Wednesday, November 16th

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

OPEN HOUSES

Place: All Three Warren Tech Campuses

Date: Thursday, December 1st

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Upcoming College Fairs & Events

CSU Engineering Exploration Day

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022

Time: 9:00am - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Colorado State University, Fort Collins

TEDx Youth Speakers Wanted!

Does your student have an "idea worth sharing" and want to speak about it at a TEDx Youth event? All high school aged students in Colorado are invited to apply to be a presenter at a TEDx Youth event in March. Applications are due October 31st. Click here for more information and to apply.

Arvada Police Explorers

The Arvada Police Department Explorer Post is an interactive, educational program designed to build skill sets of young adults (age 14-21) interested in law enforcement. Topics taught include officer safety and tactics, written and verbal communication, criminal code and laws, crime scene investigation, and more. At the core of our program is teamwork, professionalism and responsibility. Contact Detective Breann Bellio to join at bbellio@arvada.org.

ralston valley happenings

Congratulations to our hard-working students who earned an academic award or letter for their achievements during the 2021-2022 school year!

Conceptual Chemistry students conducted the "Heavy Metal or Soft Rock" lab. They are given samples of unknown elements and have to determine if the samples are metals, nonmetals, or metalloids by performing tests.

German students in Deutschklub spent two afternoons in the kitchen this week preparing for their Herbstfest (Fall-fest). Using authentic German recipes, decking out the tables in Bavarian colors, and listening to German music provided by exchange student David Bach, it was a fest to remember! Vielen Dank to the AATG Deutsch Macht Spaß grant for the new cake trays and to Boulder Sausage for the sausages.

Madame Leslie met French Honor Society students for a brunch at Bistro Vendome in Denver.

Students in AP Human Geography classrooms conducted a "Food for Thought" simulation that mimics the natural patterns of migration around the world. Five continents were represented by ambassadors that managed a round of open migration where students could choose if they would like to migrate to another continent.

Students in our Chemistry classes observed light emitted from metallic ions after energy was added by flame from a Bunsen burner. The light and color emitted can be utilized to identify which element or compound is present in a sample.

Amy Rosenthal receiving the prestigious Ralston Valley Chemistry Teacher of the Week Award!

This week in Introduction to Business class, students utilized their knowledge of types of investments to craft personalized investment portfolios which matched their risk tolerance and investment time horizon.