Dear Parents,

I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable time with your family this Thanksgiving Break--I know I did. It was great coming back to school today for a fantastic assembly with Dr. Michael Fowlin. Be sure to ask your child about his show "You Don't Know Me." He was both entertaining and engaging as he got our students and staff thinking about issues pertaining to diversity. We'll be following up this week and throughout the year to ensure that we, as a school, are working together to make River Hill a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

The following news is provided to help keep you informed:

Kudos

Please join me in congratulating the following students who have been selected to participate in the All-State Senior Band.

Allyson Luo - (Clarinet)
Michael Busher - (Trumpet)
Erica Kocher - (French Horn)
Logan Faulconer - (Percussion)
Please join me in congratulating the following students who have been selected to participate in the All-State Senior Orchestra.

David Flyr - (French Horn-1st Chair)
The All-State Senior Band/Orchestra is a select group of musicians selected from throughout the state, representing the most talented students in grades 10-12.

Representing River Hill, the All-State Junior Band includes:

Shane Mercy - Tenor Saxophone
Allan Levy - Baritone Saxophone (Alternate)
Kevin Xu - Trumpet
Alexander Crich - Trombone
David London - Trombone (Alternate)
Joseph Busher - French Horn

Obligations

When visiting school please check the list of obligations posted in the front lobby. We are currently missing textbooks, sports uniforms, band uniforms and emergency cards. These obligations must be cleared. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Lockhoff in the front office.

Football State Championship

Saturday, December 3rd - 7 PM

Thomas Johnson vs. River Hill

Tickets $8 all persons 7 years of age and older

Purchase ONLINE TICKETS in advance: http://mpssaa.ticketleap.com/

Science – STEM opportunity- 2012 Kavli Science video contest

Kavli “Save the World Through Science & Engineering” Video Contest - The Kavli Foundation is challenging Grades 6-12 students across the world to brainstorm and share their ideas! Students worldwide are invited to submit entries to the 2012 video contest, with cash awards and prizes for the top entries. The best videos will be shown at the Festival Expo during April 27-29, 2012, where hundreds of thousands of science fans are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. The first place winner will also receive a travel stipend to attend the Expo.

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/kavli-video-contest.

This year, River Hill French and Spanish language students will once again be offered the opportunity to take the National French and Spanish exams in the spring. Registration for these exams will occur in December before Winter Break. Please look for a letter soon from your child's French or Spanish teacher explaining the exam and the registration process. These exams are co-curricular and are given every year at RHHS. Many of our students have succeeded on the state and national levels on these exams, bringing them recognition for the hard work they do throughout the year and the proficiency levels they have attained. Please encourage your student to participate in this worthwhile activity!

Music

Please join us at River Hill as we host the U. S. Navy Band in Concert on Friday, December 2 at 7:30p. This is a free concert.

Class of 2014 Jr. HAWK Field Day – December 17

Do you have some last minute holiday shopping to do? Or simply just need to run some errands? Well, the Class of 2014 will be holding their very first HAWK Field Day for children in grades 1-8 on December 17, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.!!

There will be a variety of activities (arts & crafts, sports, games etc), all led by our Class of 2014 SGA in the main gym, for kids to participate in while you run your errands!!

Early registration is recommended, although walk-ins are welcomed. Checks should be made payable to RHHS Class of 2014 and sent to Ms. Alvarado/ Mr. DiFato, RHHS, 12101 Route 108, Clarksville, MD 21029

1 Child - $30.00

2 Children - $50.00

Howard County Teacher Rates

1 Child - $20.00

2 Children - $35.00

Former Triadelphia Ridge Students and Families
We are putting in a brick garden at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School. This is the perfect opportunity to leave a lasting mark at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School. Purchasing a “brick” to go in the brick garden is easy. Log on to our website: http:/tres.hcpss.org. We will be building the “brick garden” in spring 2012. Proceeds from the project will support teacher initiatives with technology and environmental instruction. Thank you for your support.

The Giving Tree Angel’s Network Project

This winter Angel’s Network is giving back to the community by collecting and donating, food, clothing and toys to people in need.

Cans and non-perishable food will be given to resupply RHHS Food Closet and to the Howard County Food Bank.

Winter clothing, which includes gloves, mittens, hats and scarves, will be given to Adopt-a-family and the Grassroots shelter. Angel’s Network is also partnering with the newcomer’s program this year to help provide needed clothing (the aforementioned items) this winter.

Drop off outside the front office or at Room 131 (Mrs. Galloway).

Help support members of our community this season!

Thank you again for you continued your support!

Email riverhill.angels.network@gmail.com for more information

Sincerely,

Mrs. Galloway (sponsor) 410 313-7120

Tina Chen (President)

State and Local Health Insurance Programs

If you or someone you know needs health insurance or would like to find out more information about state and local health insurance programs, a staff member at the Door to HealthCare would be happy to help. Located in the Health Department at 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, the Door to HealthCare is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Our staff is ready to answer your questions about program eligibility and application status, help you apply to health care programs, collect any documents missing from your application, and help connect you with doctors who will accept your insurance. If you are unsure what program you may be eligible for, you may call us to make an appointment to complete an electronic application with a staff member. For more information, visit our website at www.healthyhowardmd.org or call us at 410.988.3737 ext. 10.

Lena Bloom Hershkovitz, MPH

Eligibility Services Manager

lhershkovitz@healthyhowardplan.org

410.988.3737 ext. 12

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!!

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