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IMPORTANT DATES
THE PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
LOOKING BACK, EMBRACING THE
FUTURE
NEWS AND NOTES
PASTA BOARD, AMENDMENTS
UP FOR A VOTE
PROCTORS NEEDED FOR EOCs
"VILLAIN, VILLAIN,
SMILING DAMNED VILLAIN!"
VOLUNTEERS, YOUR BREAKFAST
IS SERVED
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
RCHS STUDENTS WORK TO END HUNGER
MEMORIES IN THE
CORNERS OF MY MIND (AND ATTIC)
GRADUATION PROJECT
OPTIONAL FOR CLASS OF 2010
ALOHA—IT'S A LUAU COOKOUT!
PHOENIXWEAR AVAILABLE AT THE
LUAU
UNCLE PASTA
WANTS YOU! ONE SPOT OPEN ON PASTA BOARD
WAX ON, WAX OFF—OR PAINT
ON, DIRT OFF
DON'T MISS YOUR
CHANCE TO FILL THE PASTA POT
NO SUMMER SCHOOL AT RCHS IN 2009
THE SPORTS PAGE
SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB NEEDS
LEADERS
ATHLETIC AWARDS NIGHT
ATHLETIC CALENDAR
LINKS OF INTEREST
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
MAY
4-15 AP exams
11 RCHS BOARD of Directors meeting, 5:30 p.m., Room 300
12 Phoenix Sports Booster Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Armadillo Grill on
Glenwood Ave.
13 Hamlet scenes by RCHS Honors English IV students, 6:30 p.m., 224 Polk
Ave., Raleigh
14 PASTA Board of Directors meeting, 8:30 a.m., Room 305
15 Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 8:30–9:30 a.m., RCHS Patio
Student Government Luau Cook-out, back parking lot, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
20 Academic Awards Night, 7 p.m., Kenan Recital Hall, Peace College
21 Athletic Awards Night, Peace College's Kenan Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
25 Memorial Day holiday
30 School clean-up, 8:00 a.m.
May 26–June 2 Final exams, early dismissal
JUNE
3 Last day of school
Makeup exams, 8:30 a.m., Room 204
4 Graduation, 5 p.m., Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center
6 Reunion and 10th Anniversary Celebration, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., RCHS
campus
(this event is for RCHS alumni and their families, 2002-2009)
8 RCHS Board of Directors meeting, 5:30 p.m., Room 300
12 Painting the 300 Hall, 3-7 p.m.
13 Painting the 300 Hall, 8 a.m. – until
20 Painting the 300 Hall, 8 a.m. - until
27 Painting the 300 Hall, 8 a.m. - until
THE PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
LOOKING BACK, EMBRACING THE
FUTURE
Thank you to the many families who attended one of the Community Meetings
about the search for a permanent home. We fielded many good questions and
received many creative ideas from our audience members.
Anyone who attended has a better understanding of charter school economics
and the realities of the RCHS budget, particularly the cost for our space.
In addition, everyone knows more about the work done by our Development
Office to lay the ground work for purchasing a permanent home. And finally,
all participants realize our need for help as we handle the tasks ahead.
Everyone should know that we would like to stay at Pilot Mill and are
working hard to see if that is possible. We are also working on
alternatives. For a new site, we will need 40,000-45,000 square feet on 4-6
acres and believe that will cost about 10 million dollars. We can
comfortably borrow up to 8 million dollars which means we need to raise 2
million.
In the months ahead, PASTA and the Development Office will be working on
fundraising for operational support (the Phoenix Fund, formerly the PASTA
Pot) and fundraising for the purchase of a building (capital support). We
ask all community members to plan on giving their time, talents, and
financial support.
If you have questions, ideas, or suggestions related to our quest for a
permanent home, please contact one of us.
Thomas E. Humble, Principal
thumble@raleighcharterhs.org
Carolyn Jackson, Community Liaison
cjackson@raleighcharterhs.org
or 715-1155
NEWS AND NOTES
PASTA OFFICERS,
AMENDMENTS UP FOR VOTE
The PASTA Executive Committee is happy to announce that we have received a
number of nominees to fill vacancies on the 2009/10 PASTA Executive Board.
We are asking the PASTA membership to look over the proposed nominees and
their positions:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/officerslate2009-2010.asp
Each year the Executive Committee reviews PASTA bylaws and offers any
amendments. This year the proposed amendments reflect changes in language
along with changes in the Purpose statement, Board structure, and job
responsibilities of the VP of Fundraising. Again, we are asking the PASTA
membership to review the proposed amendments:
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/proposedbylaws2009-2010.asp
PASTA members will have the opportunity to vote electronically for the
proposed slate of officers and the proposed amendments beginning Friday, May
22, and ending Thursday, May 28. Look for instructions for online voting in
the May 22 Phoenix News. Results will be announced in the Phoenix News on
Friday, May 29.
Thank you.
Dana Barrow, PASTA President, 2008-09
barrow204@bellsouth.net
PROCTORS NEEDED FOR EOCs
9:30-12:05
Tuesday, May 26, 1st period exam
Wednesday May 27, 2nd period exam
Thursday, May 28, 3rd period exam
Friday, May 29, 4th period exam
Monday, June 1, 5th period exam
Tuesday, June 2, 6th period exam.
Please contact me if you are available.
Susie Rubin
sqrubin@bellsouth.net
"O VILLAIN,
VILLAIN, SMILING, DAMNED VILLAIN!"*
RCHS Honors English IV presents scenes from William Shakespeare's Hamlet on
Wednesday, May 13 at Burning Coal Theater, 224 Polk St. in downtown Raleigh.
The show begins at 6:30 p.m.
To RSVP and indicate how many free tickets you want to reserve, please
contact me. Seating is limited. A basket for donations will be available
that night.
*Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5
Kristine Chalifoux, English Teacher
kchalifoux@raleighcharterhs.org
VOLUNTEERS, YOUR BREAKFAST
IS SERVED
If you have volunteered in any way at RCHS this year – tutoring, driving,
baking, cleaning, repairing, wiring, painting, chaperoning, etc. – please go
to the link below to see your invitation to the RCHS Parent Volunteer
Appreciation breakfast that will be held on Friday, May 15, from 8:30 to
9:30 a.m. on the RCHS Patio.
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/docs/volunteers_breakfast.pdf
Thank you!
Judy McDevitt, Community Liaison
jmcdevitt@raleighcharterhs.org
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 26: 9-9:30 a.m., second period class; 9:35-12:05, first period
exam; 12:35 p.m., seventh period exam
Wednesday, May 27: 9-9:30 a.m., third period class; 9:35-12:05, second
period exam
Thursday, May 28: 9-9:30 a.m., fourth period class; 9:35-12:05, third period
exam
Friday, May 29: 9-9:30 a.m., fifth period class; 9:35-12:05, fourth period
exam
Monday, June 1: 9-9:30 a.m., sixth period class; 9:35-12:05, fifth period
exam
Tuesday, June 2: 9:00-11:30 a.m., sixth period exam
Wednesday, June 3, is make-up exam day. Students who need to make up exams
will arrive at school at 8:30 a.m. Make-up exams will be held in Room 204.
Seniors who need to make up exams will take them on Tuesday, June 2, in Room
204 at 12:30 p.m. Seniors must have all exams completed by Tuesday
afternoon.
Tom Humble, Principal
thumble@raleighcharterhs.org
RCHS STUDENTS WORK TO END
HUNGER
In the current economic climate, times are tough for everyone, but
especially for people who are food-insecure. Food insecurity is an often
overlooked issue that affects millions of people both in the U.S. and
abroad, and so it was the mission of our citizenship group, "Glean the
Fields," to find ways that we as high school students could contribute
toward alleviating this problem.
In the fall, our citizenship group went to a field to glean sweet potatoes.
The sweet potatoes that we gleaned went to the Society of St. Andrew to help
feed the hungry. We spent a weekend morning picking up the sweet potatoes
that the farmers had left behind in the field, and we then delivered the
sweet potatoes to a woman who distributed them in her neighborhood.
For the spring Community Workday, our citizenship group's efforts to aid the
hungry went global. After gleaning the fields to help feed local
food-insecure families, we turned our attention to the issue of hunger as it
affects people across the country and the world. We created our own
fund-raising and awareness campaign against hunger. The details—the methods,
the organization, and the group to which we would donate the money—were all
up to us.
The Strategy
After conducting some research into various hunger-related organizations and
brainstorming ways to spread our message, we came up with a three-pronged
approach.
First, we would try to get the issue some publicity—we would make posters,
write a Phoenix News article, and deliver daily announcements informing the
students of Raleigh Charter about hunger and food insecurity.
Next, we would conduct a "lunch fast," inspired by the "30-Hour Famine" that
several students had previously participated in outside of school, in order
to further raise awareness for our cause. On Wednesday, May 13, no subs will
be sold. However, Phoenix Foods will still sell food and students not
participating in the fast are welcome to bring their lunches.
Finally, we would send students around at lunch with collection jugs to
receive donations from students, and we would donate the money to Stop
Hunger Now. Money will be collected now through May 13. Anyone wishing to
donate may write a check to RCHS and put Stop Hunger Now in the memo line.
Stop Hunger Now is a Raleigh-based nonprofit organization that accepts and
redistributes donations of food, money, and medicine to ease the weight of
hunger on the 963 million people who currently do not have enough food to
live. Through its "Operation Sharehouse," Stop Hunger Now stores food from
donations in warehouses around the globe, and while it works on a worldwide
scale, it depends on local donations. With over 13 million meals in total
going to over seventy countries, Stop Hunger Now continues to grow. To visit
its website or make a donation, please visit:
www.stophungernow.org
DeeAnn Cheverny, Math Teacher
dcheverny@raleighcharterhs.org
MEMORIES IN THE
CORNERS OF MY MIND (AND ATTIC)
In preparation for the June 6 reunion, the Alumni Office is looking for old
articles about Raleigh Charter High School or its students. If you have a
stash of these (and can find it) please send a COPY (not your originals) to
me. Students can drop off copies either in the office or at my office on the
200 hall.
Carolyn Jackson, Community Liaison
cjackson@raleighcharterhs.org
GRADUATION
PROJECT OPTIONAL FOR CLASS OF 2010
The N.C. State Board of Education has voted to delay the Graduation Project
requirement. The Class of 2010 is no longer required to complete the project
for graduation. We realize that some students may have heard this news with
a feeling of relief. At the same time, we want to recognize the hard work
and energy that many students have put into their projects already.
While we began the Graduation Project at RCHS in order to fulfill state
requirements, we also value the opportunity it provided for our students to
grow as independent thinkers and doers, as citizens committed to a social
issue. Therefore, we are offering the Class of 2010 the opportunity to
continue with an altered version of the Graduation Project if they choose to
do so.
More specific information about the project and its benefits will be sent
home with the students. It is also available on the Graduation Project web
page:
https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/studentlife/gradproject.asp
If you have other questions, please contact me.
Angela Callanan, Graduation Project Coordinator
acallanan@raleighcharterhs.org
ALOHA – IT'S A LUAU COOKOUT!
Raleigh Charter Student Government is hosting the first ever Luau cookout on
May 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the school patio. Tickets will be sold at the
door, but food will not be guaranteed. Limited extra food has been ordered.
Also, sign up outside Room 105 to enter your best homemade dessert into the
bake-off competition that will be held during the Luau!
C. Chandler, SGA
PHOENIXWEAR AVAILABLE AT THE
LUAU
Update your wardrobe with a new RCHS T-shirt! Shirts and other Phoenixwear
items will be available for purchase at the Luau. If you can't make the
luau, you can still purchase your Phoenixwear by contacting me.
Pam Huck
pamhuck@nc.rr.com
UNCLE PASTA
WANTS YOU! ONE SPOT OPEN ON PASTA BOARD
Most of our PASTA Board has been filled by wonderful volunteers. However, we
still need someone to step forward and become a Co-Treasurer. Please contact
me if you are interested in this volunteer position. We need your help!
Pete Cotter, PASTA Board President-Elect
218-5029 or pcotter@kintgs.com
WAX ON, WAX OFF—OR PAINT
ON, DIRT OFF
On Saturday, May 30, starting at 8:00 a.m., we need your help with getting
our school to sparkle for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the school. We
want our visitors to see a well-kept school!
We will be cleaning several classrooms as well as the exterior of the
school. If you can help, please contact me.
Also, we are planning to paint the 300 Hall in June. Please mark your
calendars for the following dates to help out:
Friday, June 12, 3–7 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m.–until
Saturday, June 20, 8:00 a.m.–until
Saturday, June 27, 8:00 a.m.–until
Have fun and help your school! Let me know when you can help! Thanks!
Pete Cotter, PASTA President-Elect
pcotter@kintgs.com
DON'T MISS YOUR
CHANCE TO FILL THE PASTA POT
Now is the time to jump into spring with a contribution to the PASTA Pot!
Don't miss out. It would be great for all RCHS families to share the many
ways in which PASTA Pot helps the school. Please think about giving now.
For those who have not yet contributed, please consider making a gift to
PASTA Pot. It is easy; simply write a check to RCHS—PASTA Pot and mail to:
RCHS/PASTA Pot, 1111 Haynes Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.
Thank you to all families at RCHS who give generously of your time, skills,
and/or financial resources.
Nancy Thompson, PASTA VP–Fund Raising
pullet@msn.com
Lynne Chambers, PASTA VP–Fund Raising
lynnechambers@nc.rr.com
NO SUMMER SCHOOL AT RCHS IN
2009
We are not able to offer any summer-school courses at our school in the
summer of 2009.
Thomas Humble, Principal
thumble@raleighcharterhs.org
THE SPORTS PAGE
SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB NEEDS
LEADERS
Calling all parents of athletes—volunteers needed for 2009-2010 Sports
Booster Club Leadership. We must fill the position of 2009/2010 Sports
Booster Club President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please
help.
The Sports Booster Club plays an essential role in encouraging school spirit
(e.g., via the "Tailgate" party held each fall, providing Phoenix "Spirit
Wear" for sale, and recognizing our student-athletes at the year-end
Athletic Awards Ceremony) as well as generating funds necessary to
supplement team uniforms and expenses for coaches' travel.
Our annual goals, while important, are modest. We are in desperate need of
volunteers to ensure that the Sports Booster Club can continue next year. If
you have even a few hours to spare, please come to the May meeting (see
below) and/or contact Jack Bulkley, Phyllis Hill, or Dee Dee Mladsi at the
addresses below. Thank you for your help.
Please join the Sports Booster Club for the last meeting for the year on
Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Armadillo Grill on Glenwood:
www.armadillogrill.com
Jack Bulkley, Phoenix Sports Boosters President
Jack.Bulkley@sas.com
Dee Dee Mladsi, Secretary
dmladsi@rti.org
Phyllis Hill, Treasurer
hillpw@nc.rr.com
ATHLETIC AWARDS NIGHT
This year's Athletic Awards Night will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May
21, at Peace College's Kenan Recital Hall. Please come out as we recognize
and honor some amazing achievements this year by our student-athletes and
teams. All student-athletes, families, and friends are encouraged to attend.
ATHLETIC CALENDAR
Monday, 5/11
4:00 p.m. Men's Tennis at North Johnston (1st Rd. Completion at
Smithfield-Selma HS)
Tuesday, 5/12
TBA Men's Tennis 2nd Rd. Dual Team Tournament
Wednesday, 5/13
TBA Women's Soccer 1st Rd. State Tournament
Friday, 5/15
10:00 a.m. Men's Tennis Individual State Tournament (Cary Tennis Center)
11:00 a.m. Track State Championship (NC A&T)
Saturday, 5/16
TBA Men's Tennis Individual State Tournament (Cary Tennis Center)
TBA Women's Soccer 2nd Rd. State Tournament
For directions to events, see
https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/athletics/Sports_Directions.pdf
LINKS OF INTEREST
The following are quick links:
The Phoenix News at
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/news.asp
PASTA Fund-Raising at
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/simplefund.asp
Join PASTA at
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/membership.asp
PASTA Alumni at
http://www.rchspasta.org/alumni/alumni.php
Lunch Vendors at
https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/studentlife/lunch.asp
RCHS College Counseling Naviance at
http://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=raleighcharter
Calendar at
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta
Helpful Hints at
https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/Pasta/hints.asp
The Flame at http://flame.raleighcharterhs.org
Helpful hints at
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/hints.htm
Extracurricular opportunities at
http://rchspasta.org/extracurriculars.htm
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
The Raleigh Charter High School newsletter, the Phoenix News, is
published each Friday of the school year as a service of Raleigh Charter
High School's Parent, Administrator, Student, and Teacher Association
(PASTA) and is distributed via an electronic news group. The Phoenix News is
also available on the RCHS website at
https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/pasta/news.asp
Parents, students and faculty are invited to share school-related news,
recognize accomplishments and solicit volunteer needs via the Phoenix News.
**The deadline for submitting articles is every Tuesday at noon for
publication the following Friday. Please send articles to
phoenixnewseditor@yahoo.com
If you would like to receive the Phoenix News automatically each week,
please subscribe to the RCHS Yahoo! news group by sending an email to
RaleighCharterHS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Please indicate your student's name in the subject line so the moderator can
verify that you are a member of the RCHS community.
Membership is monitored and available only to RCHS parents, students and
personnel.
To unsubscribe from this group, send a blank email to
RaleighCharterHS-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
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