Dear Parents,

May is here, which of course means that June (and the end of the year) is not far behind.  As usual, there is so much going on up at the Hill.  AP exams started today; this week is Teacher Appreciation Week; and our Spring Sports teams are practically playing every day to make up for rained out games.  Thanks for your support of these events and RiverHill in general.

The following news is provided to help keep you informed:

Kudos

Congratulations to Tomi Williams, who was elected as the Student Member of the Board for Howard County.  Tomi represents not just River Hill, but all students in Howard County.  Great job, Tomi!!!

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to attend the HCPSS Gifted and Talented Student Learning Conference at the Applied Physics Lab.  Kudos to Elizabeth Haaser, Taylor Rhodes, Lindsay Stalnaker, Kassie Coulson, Mehwish Lughami, and Solomon Carnock who presented their research/mentorship experience to students from the entire county.  Congratulations as well to all Independent Research and Mentorship students as they conclude a very intense year of work.unior Parking Presentation

All juniors who want to park on campus after the seniors leave MUST attend a driver safety presentation with a parent on Tuesday 5/17 at 7pm in the media center.  This presentation only covers the 2010-2011 school year.  Students wishing to drive in 2011-2012 have to attend a session at the start of that school year (August/September).  Any questions, please contact Dr. DiPaula.

HANGING BASKETS ARE COMING!!

Just a reminder that the NHS Hanging Basket pick up is immediately after school on Thursday, May 5th from 2:10-4:30.  If you cannot pick up your basket order, please authorize someone to pick it up for you.  We cannot be responsible for storing and caring for unclaimed baskets. 

Thank you.Important Yearbook Information:

The price of yearbooks will increase to $80 very soon so be sure to order yours TODAY!!!  You don't want to miss out on the 2011 edition of the yearbook - over 300 color pages designed by very talented students who attended a regional yearbook camp last summer.  This yearbook is going to be entered in a national contest!

Parents of Seniors: It's not too late to honor your Senior with a recognition ad in the yearbook!  Please confirm that you will be purchasing an ad by this Friday, May 6th.  All order forms, pictures, and text must be received by no later than Thursday, May 12th.

Questions? Please contact Kristin Mitchell at kmitchell3509@gmail.com

Don't know where to go to access yearbook information? www.riverhill.org (look for Yearbook Info link at bottom of home page).

Calendar of Events

As always, you can find a calendar of all our events at:

http://web02.hcpss.org/school_calendars/FAV1-000974A7

Hope to see you out supporting River Hill!!  Go Hawks!!