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PASTA - The Phoenix News, March 12th, 2010
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CONTENTS:
IMPORTANT DATES
THE PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
QUEST FOR A PERMANENT HOME
CONGRATULATIONS
RCHS IS WE THE PEOPLE STATE
CHAMPION
SIX AUDITION FOR ALL-STATE
HONORS BAND
NEWS AND NOTES
IDEAS FESTIVAL
FEATURES SPEAKER ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
OPEN MIC NIGHT!
HOW MANY
HOURS WOULD YOU GIVE TO SAVE YOUR CHILD'S LIFE?
JUNIORS, HAVE YOU MADE YOUR
APPOINTMENT?
AP EXAM REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 26
CAN YOU HELP?
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MARCH 20
SENIOR CLASS PICNIC
NEEDS SOME HELPING HANDS
THE SPORTS PAGE
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
LINKS OF INTEREST
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
MARCH
15 Meeting for Open Mic performers, lunchtime, Room 105
16 Quest for a Permanent Home meeting for Sophomore Parents, 7 – 8:15 p.m.,
Drama Room
18-19 Ex Days
18 RCHS Ideas Festival Committee, Latin America Immigration speaker, 7 p.m.,
Drama Room
19 Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Brown-McPherson Music Building, Kenan Recital Hall,
Peace College
20 Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, Garner High School
22 Teen Driving Program, 7 p.m., Leesville Road High School
24 Quest for a Permanent Home meeting for Freshman Parents, 7 – 8:15 p.m., Drama
Room
26 AP exam registration deadline
March 29–April 2 Spring Break
APRIL
16 Community Workday, 1 p.m. dismissal
19 Teacher Planning Day
22-23 Ex Days
30 Teacher Planning Day
THE PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
QUEST FOR A PERMANENT HOME
We have important information to share with all Raleigh Charter High School
families.
Our lease on Pilot Mill expires in August 2012, and for almost two years we have
been exploring our options in our Quest for a Permanent Home. I would like to
invite you to a meeting where you can learn more about this Quest.
As you know, meeting space is limited, so we are holding meetings for parents by
grade levels. However, if your designated evening does not work with your
schedule, you may sign up for and attend one of the other sessions, which will
be held in our Drama Room.
Meetings last from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. The presentation lasts 42 minutes and there
is time for questions. And even though we shall conclude at 8:15, we'll be
around afterwards to answer questions and gather information from parents.
The junior parents' meeting was held on March 10. Due to the cancellation of the
senior meeting (inclement weather), we encourage parents of seniors to attend
one of the sessions listed below:
Senior Parents–Attend the session of your choice
Sophomore Parents—Tuesday, March 16
Freshmen Parents—Wednesday, March 24
It is important for every family to receive this information. Please email
Carolyn Jackson to indicate which session you will attend.
We look forward to sharing an exciting possibility with our families.
Thomas E. Humble, Principal
thumble@raleighcharterhs.org
Carolyn Jackson, Director of Development
cjackson@raleighcharterhs.org
CONGRATULATIONS
RCHS IS WE THE PEOPLE STATE
CHAMPION
On March 5, Raleigh Charter students competed and showcased their work at the
North Carolina We the People State Competition here in Raleigh.
Students engaged in a simulated Congressional Hearing, testifying in front of
lawyers and judges as experts on aspects of the U.S. Constitution and the
principles of American government. Students answered prepared questions like,
"How would you define deliberation and do you agree or disagree that
deliberation should be at the core of lawmaking? Why?" and "Why does the
establishment clause generate the fiercest arguments about religion-related
constitutional rights, even though there have been no established state churches
in America for over two centuries?" They also answered follow-up questions that
they had not heard before.
Ms. Klein's Constitutional Issues class won first place in the competition,
earning the right to represent North Carolina at the National Competition in
Washington, D.C., on April 24-26. This is a class competition and all students
contributed to the victory, demonstrating a deep understanding of American
constitutionalism and the meaning of American citizenship. Please congratulate:
R. Afzal, R. Austin, S. Chapin, K. Grayson, J. Hoover, A. Karsten, M. Khater, A.
Le, T. Moore, G. North, S. O'Shea, I. Oglesby, E. Rock, J. Rowan, and J. Tobia.
Some of Mr. Day's students also showcased their work at the competition. They
had a great day answering questions and receiving feedback from the judges.
Shayne Klein, Academic Dean and History Teacher
sklein@raleighcharterhs.org
SIX AUDITION FOR ALL-STATE
HONORS BAND
On March 6, six RCHS students auditioned for the North Carolina All-State Honors
Band in Thomasville. This band is composed of the best high school
instrumentalists in the state.
These six students won the opportunity to audition for the Honors Band by having
first auditioned for and made the Central District All-District Band and by
receiving scores that placed them in higher seat positions for the All-District
Band. These six students were: R. Austin, S. Austin, P. Breen, S. Frein, C. Kang
and B. Kang.
From these six auditionees, three students won seats in the North Carolina
All-State Band: S. Austin, P. Breen and B. Kang. They will be attending the
All-State Honors Clinic at UNC-CH from April 30 to May 2.
Please congratulate all six of these students for their musical achievements!
Cynthia Brown, Band Director and Chair of Fine Arts
cbrown@raleighcharterhs.org
NEWS AND NOTES
IDEAS
FESTIVAL FEATURES SPEAKER ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
One of today's most debated issues in American politics is Latin American
immigration to the United States, a topic that is highly publicized, and at
times misrepresented. RCHS's Ideas Festival Committee will host Irene Godinez,
the N.C. District Director for the Reform Immigration FOR America national
campaign, in hopes of accurately representing Latin American immigration to the
United States.
On Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Drama Room, we are excited to have Ms.
Godinez come and speak about immigration and cultural divides between the United
States and Latin America. Following her talk, the audience will have the
opportunity to ask Ms. Godinez questions. Hope to see you there!
M. Khater, RCHS Ideas Festival Committee President
OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Student government will be hosting its annual Open Mic Night on March 19 from 7
to 9 p.m. in the Brown-McPherson Music Building, Kenan Recital Hall, at Peace
College. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. You can buy your tickets
in Mr. Hussey's room (Room 105) at lunch during the week of March 15. Come and
cheer on your friends!
If you are interested in performing at Open Mic Night, please sign up outside of
Mr. Hussey's Room by lunchtime on Monday, March 15.
There will be a mandatory informational meeting on March 15 in Mr. Hussey's room
during lunch for everyone who has signed up to perform.
K. Hobbs, Student Government Association
HOW MANY
HOURS WOULD YOU GIVE TO SAVE YOUR CHILD'S LIFE?
This will take only one.
The Leesville Road High School PTSA invites you to a compelling presentation
aimed at educating parents and teens about safe teen driving. "It Won't Happen
to Me" is for parents and teens.
Don't miss this life-saving presentation. Admission is free, thanks to the
sponsorship of the Leesville PTSA and the law office of David Watters, PLLC. The
public is welcome.
Location: Leesville Road High School Auditorium
8409 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone: (919) 870-4250
Date: Monday, March 22
Time: 7 p.m.
For more information, visit:
www.itwonthappentome.org
Kern Hairston, College Counselor
khairston@raleighcharterhs.org
JUNIORS, HAVE YOU MADE YOUR
APPOINTMENT?
For parents of juniors: It is time for your students to schedule their college
planning conference with their college counselor. Parents are welcome. Prior to
the conference, please be sure the student completes the junior questionnaire
and parents complete the parent questionnaire. Questionnaires are available on
Naviance or the college counseling page of the RCHS website.
Glenda C. Atkinson, Director of College Counseling
gatkinson@raleighcharterhs.org
AP EXAM REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH
26
AP Exams will be given at RCHS May 3–14. Registration deadline is March 26 and
the cost is $86 per exam. Make checks payable to RCHS. Pay Mrs. Wall in the main
office.
There is an online form for registration. You will still be required to print
and sign the registration form; however, the online form makes it easier by
automatically filling in most of the information for you. It also keeps track of
your online AP exam registrations.
Register here:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/collegecounseling/testing.asp
Kern Hairston, College Counselor
khairston@raleighcharterhs.org
CAN YOU HELP?
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MARCH 20
The Science Olympiad Raleigh regional tournament was postponed due to the snow.
The competition has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 20, at Garner High
School.
Due to the change in date, Science Olympiad is looking for volunteers to help
run the Raleigh regional tournament. If you are interested you should go to this
website to register to volunteer:
http://www.sciencenc.com/Volunteer_info/volunteer_registration.cfm
They can use any help.
Whit Hames, Science Teacher and Science Olympiad Coach
whames@raleighcharterhs.org
SENIOR CLASS PICNIC
NEEDS SOME HELPING HANDS
Attention Parents of Seniors:
Do you want to make sure your Senior has a great Senior Picnic? Here's your
chance! The Senior Class Officers are looking for parent volunteers to help with
the Senior Picnic. The picnic is going to be held June 4 from 1-4:00 at Lake
Crabtree. We need about 12 total volunteers for two shifts, six per shift. The
first shift would be from about 12:30-2:30 p.m., followed by the second shift,
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Possible duties include the following: picking up the food, calling vendors for
possible food donations (i.e. the vendors from our school such as Moe's and
Chick-fil-A), set-up, clean-up, supplying drinks/ice/paper products (you will be
reimbursed), handing out the class gift and class picture, and chaperoning.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact me
at my school email address or you can contact Dr. Marschall at her email
address. Thank you on behalf of the Senior Class Officers.
L. Creech, Senior Class Secretary
Dr. Amy Marschall, Senior Class Advisor
amarschall@raleighcharterhs.org
THE SPORTS PAGE
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
Monday, 3/15
3:30 p.m. Golf at Northwood (Chapel Ridge)
4:30 p.m. Home Women's Soccer vs. Carrboro (WakeMed #5)
4:30 p.m. Home Men's Tennis vs. Granville Central (Peace College)
Wednesday, 3/17
4:30 p.m. Home Men's Tennis vs. Northwood (Peace College)
6:00 p.m. Women's Soccer at Cedar Ridge
Thursday, 3/18
4:30 p.m. Men's Tennis at River Mill
4:30 p.m. Track at Carrboro
Saturday, 3/20
10:00 a.m. Home Men's Tennis vs. South Granville (Peace College)
For directions to events, see
https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/athletics/Sports_Directions.pdf
LINKS OF INTEREST
RCHS website:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org
PASTA website:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta
The Phoenix News:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/news.asp
PASTA Fund Raising:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/fundraising.asp
PASTA Alumni:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/Alumni/
RCHS College Counseling Naviance:
http://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=raleighcharter
The Flame:
http://flame.raleighcharterhs.org
Extracurricular opportunities:
http://rchspasta.org/extracurriculars.htm
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
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each Friday of the school year as a service of Raleigh Charter High School's
Parent, Administrator, Student, and Teacher Association (PASTA) and is
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