RALSTON VALLEY NEWS

OCTOBER 27, 2023 EDition

Halloween Costume Guidelines

Students wanting to embrace the spirit of Halloween by dressing up in a costume are permitted to so. To ensure that everyone enjoys a safe Halloween, we want to share some important guidelines to consider when choosing a costume.

Safe Learning Environment: School personnel must be able to identify students and obstructing the face is not permitted. No costume masks and face painting will be allowed.
Mind the Dress Code: Costume attire should adhere to the school's dress code. Clothing must still be school-appropriate and not overly revealing.
No Weapons or Prop Replicas: For the safety of all students and staff, avoid costumes that include weapons (fake or real).

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines and promoting a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Pick-up and Drop-off Safety

Please be aware of students in the crosswalk at 80th and Alkire at pick-up and drop-off times, as there have been close calls with cars nearly hitting pedestrians. Thank you for helping keep our kids safe.

Class of 2024: Cap & Gown and Graduation Orders

Preparations for the graduation ceremony celebrating the Class of 2024 are already underway.

Thank you to all seniors who placed their orders in person. Ordering packets are available in the Main Office for those seniors who still need one.

Can I Order Online? Yes. Jostens will accept online orders through October 29th. Place online orders using this link.

Who Do I Contact for Questions? Please contact our Jostens representatives directly with any questions at nils.erickson.office@jostens.com or by calling 303.985.0095.

activities

Save the Date - "The Curious Savage"

“The Curious Savage” is the comedic and touching story of an elderly widow named Mrs. Savage, whose husband has left her 10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people who wish to pursue their “foolish dreams,” but her stepchildren strongly object.

To prevent her from doing away with their family’s wealth and ruining their legacy, they have her committed to a sanatorium called The Cloisters, and it is among the gentle residents there that she finds her true family

“The Curious Savage” is a warm comedy that compares the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients with the greed and hostility of so-called “normal people.”

Dates are November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the RVHS Auditorium or streamed online. Click HERE for ticket information.

Marching Band Competes in State Competition

athletics

Athletic Updates

Baseball: We realize that fall is in the air and it's not quite high school baseball season, but we need to have our fall meeting for all athletes interested in Spring 2024 baseball. This is a meeting for both the player and parent/guardians. This meeting will be held NEXT Thursday November 2nd at 6:30 pm in the RVHS Cafeteria.

Basketball: Preseason Player/Parent Meeting

There will be a mandatory player/parent meeting for all boys interested in trying out for basketball on Thursday November 2 from 7:00-8:00 pm in the library. We will give a general season overview, tryout and camp information, team level philosophies and other important season and financial information. Please plan on attending regardless of grade level. For questions, please email Coach Braketa (cbraketa@jeffco.k12.co.us) or Coach Young (jay.young@jeffco.k12.co.us).

Boys Soccer finished the regular season undefeated with a 13-0-2 record. That earned them the #2 seed in the State Playoffs and the Jeffco 5A League Title. They beat Denver South in OT 2-1 on Wednesday to advance to the second round. Ryan Mann drove in a PK ten minutes into OT to win it. Boulder is up next for the Mustangs on Halloween, 6:00 pm at NAAC.

Volleyball will spend the weekend in Colorado Springs at the very tough Cheyenne Mountain Tournament at the Worlds Arena. They open against Windsor and will continue bracket play today and tomorrow.

Football finished the regular season off at 8-2 with a win last night over Arvada West 27-14. Currently ranked in the top 5, Ralston Valley should receive a first round bye in the playoffs. Their post season run will start either November 10 or 11 at NAAC.

Flag Football was invited to an exhibition game during halftime of last week's Broncos Game. They had a great time joining the other three semifinalists from this past season on the field.

Hometown Ticketing - All Jeffco events have gone cashless this year. When attending games at our schools or stadiums save yourself time by purchasing your tickets ahead of time by using the link below. You can also purchase punch passes to use for your entire family. Punch passes will save you money on processing fees.

HOMETOWN TICKETING BOX OFFICE

Winter sports registration is open! The deadline to register is Friday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. Winter sports are: boys wrestling, boys and girls basketball, girls swim & dive, and ice hockey. Please ensure your student-athlete has a valid ATHLETIC physical to upload into the registration.

The registration page, and instructions, can be found on the RVHS Athletics website: https://ralstonvalleyhs.rschoolteams.com/

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 parents/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

October 30 - November 3, 2023

Monday, Oct. 30th - Silver Day

Tuesday, Oct. 31st - White Day

Wednesday, Nov. 1st - Blue Day

Thursday, Nov. 2nd - White Day

Friday, Nov. 3rd - Blue Day

Advisement Corner

Advisement

This week our 9th graders focused on the Pomodoro Method for studying. Our 10th grade students continued with the lesson, Developing an Identity: Core Values. They also did one on one meetings with their counselors.

Next week, both 9th and 10th grades will have a Halloween Block Party during advisement. This includes a scavenger hunt and Minute To Win It games. These activities will be run by our MMP Leaders.

Counseling Department

Upcoming College Visits

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

University of Northern Colorado - Wednesday, Nov. 1 - 1:00 p.m.

Red Rocks Community College, Arvada Campus - Thursday, Nov. 2 - 9:30 a.m.

Westminster University, Utah - Friday, Nov. 3 - 9:30 a.m.

Stony Brook University - Friday, Nov. 3 - 11:30 a.m.

Washington College - Friday, Nov. 3 - 1:00 p.m.

Long Island University, Post - Monday, Nov. 6 - 9:30 a.m.

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Monday, Nov. 6 - 11:30 a.m.

St. Olaf College - Monday, Nov. 6 - 2:00 p.m.

Landmark College - Tuesday, Nov. 7 - 11:30 a.m.

Ohio University, Main Campus - Tuesday, Nov. 7 - 1:00 p.m.

Beacon College - Thursday, Nov. 9 - 9:30 a.m.

Upcoming College Fairs

The National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) sponsor college fairs across the country. The Denver Metro area is lucky to be the site of one of their fairs. Over 200 colleges and universities will be in attendance!

NACAC National College Fair - Denver

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Colorado Convention Center

NACAC Virtual College Fairs

Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colorado Application & Financial Aid Workshop

The University of Colorado - Boulder is hosting a FREE workshop for Colorado high school students and their families to learn more about the application process, important deadlines, and an opportunity to ask admissions and financial aid questions. The deadline to register is Wednesday, November 8.

Date: Friday, November 10, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Tivoli Turnhalle at the Auraria Campus, Denver

ralston valley HAPPENINGS

Labs in Conceptual Chemistry

The conceptual chemistry classes are using their knowledge of physical and chemical properties to determine if elemental samples are metals, nonmetals, or metalloids. Various tests were performed on the samples and students made predictions based on the results of those tests.

Physics Uses Stuffed Animals to Calculate Wind Resistance

Students in Physics calculated the force of air resistance on their stuffed animals. They used video analysis to capture the motion and the data from that to analyzed the kinematics and dynamics.

SSN Class in Flag Football Competition

Significant Special Needs students competed in Adaptive Athletics Flag Football day at Trailblazer Stadium. They all took turns making goals and had a great time.

Packs of Hope Collects for a Good Cause

Packs of Hope was a great success! National Honor Society students were able to collect just under 100 items of toiletries and toys. They very much appreciate the community support.

Statistics Clalculates Probability

This week in Statistics, Ms. Smith's class calculated theoretical and experimental probability based on common casino games like black jack, roulette, and slots.