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Our RJR Volunteers are the Best!
They worked hard over the summer to help our teachers and staff prepare for the upcoming school year. Many have also spent hoursthese first few weeks devoting their time to various activities throughout the school. Here is a sampling of our volunteers’ accomplishments and contributions:
Thanks to Lin Johnson, Shannon Reed, Laura Burrows, Gina Caudill and all our writers and contributors for another outstanding PTSA newsletter! If you need another copy of the newsletter, please look for it on our PTSA web page within the RJR website or pick up a copy in the main office.
Jane Aves rallied parents and students to stuff, fold, sticker and label the newsletters in preparation for mailing to every RJR family. We thank Brittany Aves, Jonatha Aves, Marissa Avens, Hope Bray, Becca Gwyn, Lynn Gwyn, Laura Jaworski, Penny Johnson, Lori Jones, Karen Lordeman-Rowdy, Kelly McNeil, Maddi Swindle, Jennifer Weldon, Lisa Dull, Bethany Ebbitt, Jody Ebbitt, Zoe Ebbitt, JJ Hoots, Eliza Hopkins and Rachel Kiger for their hard work in getting the newsletters ready to mail!
Legacy Chairs, Mickey and Tom Kangur and assistant chairs, Julie and Fred Williams updated our Legacy Campaign materials, stuffed, labeled, mailed and again ensured that every family received a Legacy packet. Lynn Gwyn continues to track donations, make deposits, and interact with Gina Caudill and Tammy Caudle who maintain our PTSA membership database.
Our PTSA hosted the fourth annual (and very well attended!) 9th Grade Parent Social with many PTSA board members on hand to welcome new parents and answer their questions.
Michelle Caldwell worked with teachers Nikel Bussolati and David McCulloch to plan an informative and successful 9th Grade Orientation program. Fifty “Demon Delegate” student leaders welcomed and guided freshmen throughout the day’s activities.
Michelle Caldwell handled the planning, communication and logistics for our Open House and PTSA general membership meeting. RJR’s Color Guard kicked off the event with presentation of the colors, followed by recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Marching Band, A Capella groups and Dancing Boots entertained, ushered, greeted, answered questions and directed families throughout the evening. Lisa Carter stepped in to help keep the evening flowing smoothly. Production Manager, Ed Thomas ensured, as always, that our program went off without a hitch. A big round of applause for all these wonderful representatives of the RJR community!
Members of our Student Services Committee served many summer hours answering phones, directing guidance office traffic, packaging schedule exception reports, filing, stuffing envelopes and manning tables at Open House. Thank you Tricia Walls, Joan Borick, Deborah Casstevens, Lisa Dull, Kathy McLean, Megan Erickson, Kathleen Tatter, Becky Beeson,
Volume 8, Issue 2 RJR PTSA NEWSLETTER Sept. 22-Sept. 28, 2014
What’s New this Week
Other NewsArts – page Around Campus – pages Athletics - page 7
What’s New this Week:Governor’s School – page 6Senior Meetings – page 8ESL Tutors – page 8Crosby Scholars – page 9Reflections – page 9
In this Issue:Arts – page 4Around Campus – pages 5-9Athletics – page 11
Lynn Gwyn, Suzanna Watkins, Robin Woodard, Joy Troxell, Lisa Rowell, Katie Satterwhite, Jennifer Green, Katherine Watts, Jean Anne Semke, Melissa Yates, Lee Hatling, Jody Ebbitt, Laura Dean and Carla Hoots.
Karen Rice ensured our Demon Shop was stocked and ready for business. Kelly Harris, Robin Welch, Carla Hoots, Margaret Wray, Beth Gunter, Anna Fadel and Shawn Bowman Hicks helped staff before-school events, and with summer orders.
Portia Probst agreed to take over responsibility for purchasing and restocking stadium concessions. We thank Portia and the army of volunteers who have helped clean, man and support the concession stand efforts so far this year.
A very special group of folks devote their time as volunteer coaches each season. This fall we thank Defonzio Willis, Michael James and Craven Knotts for helping out with football, and Ben Orrell for being part of the men’s soccer coaching team.
Robin Woodard, our Parent Pages webmaster, updated all the PTSA and Booster Club pages in preparation for the school year. She also set up a calendar on the website with dates for many important events in and around RJR. Please refer to this calendar to keep up with what is happening at RJR!
Ashby Hopkins and Corinne Ward did not wait for school to start before they began making plans for our Homecoming tailgate party. Homecoming is October 10th.
The grounds look beautiful! During the summer months, Building and Grounds Committee members spent many hours weeding, planting, pruning, spreading mulch and sprucing up RJR’s campus. Thanks especially to Lynn Gwyn, Kathryn Spanos, Robin Woodard, Harrison Bullock, Sandy Bullock, Michael Bullock, Gabriel Bullock, Angie Ogburn and Colin Ogburn for their commitment to these tasks.
Our dynamic Hospitality Committee (Karen O’Brien, Shannon Meinberg Jacquelyne Pesavento and Elizabeth Morgan), assisted by nearly 60 Cooks-on-Call, continues to “wow” our incredibly deserving faculty. In addition to hosting the traditional “welcome back” teacher breakfast, this group also coordinated teacher/student “Demon Delegate” lunch at Freshman Orientation. They also coordinated collection of school supplies for RJR students. Amazingly, all of these events transpired within a calendar week!
Finally, we want to thank everyone who has completed a volunteer sign- up form. If YOU have not filled one out yet, copies are available in the main office and Students Services. You can also download one from our website.
RJR PTSA & The Princeton Review present:
“Getting In” - Understanding the College Admissions Process Thursday, September 25th
6:30-8:30 p.m.R.J. Reynolds Auditorium & Media Center
We're excited to have 10 great schools represented this year! A representative from The Princeton Review will give a 20-minute presentation about the college admissions process. This will be followed by a panel discussion of admissions counselors from top NC colleges and universities. At the end of our formal program in the auditorium, guests can join us in the media center for a “mini” college fair where students and parents will be able to ask specific questions and talk directly to school representatives. Admissions counselors from the following schools are participating this year:
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Salem College Davidson College High Point University Appalachian State University UNC-Asheville UNC-Greensboro UNCSA (School of the Arts) UNC-Charlotte Lees-McRae College
The event is free and open to the public. Students and families from all local high schools are welcome to attend.
Free SAT Practice TestHere is the link to the free practice SAT that will be held in the RJR cafeteria on Saturday, October 18th.http://www.princetonreview.com/ChooseProducts.aspx?&testtype=TAA&producttype=FRE&productdetail=SATEventsNearYou.
We have extended the deadline to put an ad in the 2014-2015 Performing Arts Playbill. The new deadline is September 26th. All
proceeds from ads and "shout-outs" directly support the school-wide arts programs at Reynolds.
Save the date: November 12th, 7 p.m. Some RJR dancers will perform with the Charlotte Ballet--"Blue, Black, and Green". Sttudent and professionally-created choreography about Blues music, Black History, and Environmental Science will support RJR’s theme of social justice and human rights.
The first Arts Express trip will be to see the WFU production of “These Shining Lives”. Students who have purchased tickets will meet the buses in front of the arts building Sunday, September 28th at 1:20 p.m. for the 2:00 show. Parents should be ready to pick up their students by 4:00. Dress is business casual.
The Gfeller Lunchtime Performance Series has begun with a bang! Joe Troop from Buenos Aires performed September 5th and Must Be the Holy Ghost performed September 19th. Ask your students about these special lunchtime outdoor performances.
School tours will start in October for prospective students. Word-of-mouth is the number one way people learn about community resources. If you are happy you chose to attend Reynolds, share information with neighbors and friends who have current 8th and 9th graders. Information on what makes RJR special can be found on the RJR website (www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reynolds).
Winston-Salem SymphonyWe at the Winston-Salem Symphony are excited to offer FREE complimentary tickets to you and your students for the Saturday, September 20th opening weekend performance of Rachmaninoff’s Paganini Rhapsody. The concert begins at 7:30pm at the UNCSA Stevens Center. Reservations must be made by Friday, September 19 at 4:00 p.m. by calling 464-0145 or stopping by the Symphony office at 201 North Broad Street, W-S, N.C. 27101. Please use the code CMP to secure your tickets.Learn more about the performance here: http://symp.ws/ro
Youth and Government
Democracy must be earned by every generation. The R.J. Reynolds delegation of the YMCA Youth and Government program held its initial interest meeting on Thursday, September 4th. Y&G is a great opportunity for students to voice their opinions and engage in meaningful debate with youth from across the state of North Carolina. Students will assume the roles of legislators, attorneys, judges, lobbyists, members of the press, and executive officials at the annual Y&G conference in Raleigh in February. Want to learn more? Check out www.ncyag.org, or email Mr. Wiley at ([email protected]) for more information.
Study Abroad
The deadline to register for our summer travel opportunity to France and Spain is at the end of the month. Have your student stop by room 310, email [email protected] or visit www.eftours.com/1389737AV for information and to sign up. Spaces are limited and filling up fast. We hope that your student will be able to travel with us! Note: This trip is not affiliated with WSFCS.
Homecoming 2014
Join us for the RJR Homecoming Tailgate Party before kick-off!When: Friday, October 10th, 5:30-7:00 at Deaton-Thompson StadiumWho: Reynolds Demons vs. West Forsyth Titans A delicious dinner will be prepared by Twin City Diner. All RJRstudents, faculty and Legacy donors are our guests so JOIN LEGACYand JOIN THE PARTY! Volunteers are needed for decorations, sellingT-shirts, set-up, serving food, and games. Let us know if you can help!
Ashby Hopkins [email protected] and Corrine Ward [email protected]
Yearbooks on Sale for Just $40
Students can pre-order the 2014-‘15 Black & Gold for just $40, the lowest price in a decade, until Sept. 30. Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter the RJR code 10595. You also can
call 866-287-3096 to order over the phone. If students choose to bring in a check, they can deliver it to Mr. Hanf in Room 210, made payable to Reynolds High School. A personalized name stamp or name plate on the cover costs just $5 more. Order your book today before the price increases to $50!
Senior Ads due in October
Share all the fun memories of your special senior with an ad in the 2014-‘15 Black & Gold. If your son or daughter hasn't already received an ad contract sheet from a classmate, email [email protected] for a copy. Deadline for senior pages is in October, so don't delay. Last year, more than 100 members of the Class of 2014 were celebrated in this popular and memorable way!
Governor’s School
Attention sophomores and juniors: Are you a talented artist or a high-achieving student? Please consider applying to attend Governor’s School. It is a highly selective, five-week summer program that costs only $500 to attend. Interested students and parents are encouraged to attend the informational Governor’s School meeting on Wed., Sept. 24th at 4 p.m. in the media center. If you are unable to attend, please contact Dr. Amy Williams in Student Services at 703-4146 or by email at at [email protected].
National Honor Society
Anyone who turned in an application for National Honor Society needs to see Ms. Ziehl (Room 307) or Mr. Gerringer (Room 320) on Tuesday, September 23rd. NHS inductions will be held on October 22 at
7:0 p.m. in the auditorium. Please contact Ms. Ziehl or Mr. Gerringer for more information.
Juniors: Time to Register for the PSAT
It’s time to register for the PSAT. All 11th graders wanting to take the PSAT should register with and make their payment to their math teachers at Reynolds. The cost is $14. If you are in the 11th grade and are not in a math class on campus, you can register and submit your payment to Dr. Harlee in Student Services. Registration and all payments must be turned in to RJR math teachers or Dr. Harlee no later than Sept. 24!
Demon Shop
The items and price list for the Demon Shop are located at the end of this newsletter. RJR planners are on sale for $5.00! The shop is open every Wednesday and Friday during all lunch periods and at the home football games. Come shop for your Demon wear early and show your RJR pride!
Link Your Harris Teeter VIC Card to RJR
When you shop at Harris Teeter, you can earn money for RJR! Please link your VIC card by asking a cashier to use RJR’s VIC code: 4261. Your card must be re-linked EVERY YEAR!
Senior Meetings
Student Services will be holding important senior meetings on September 22nd and 23rd in the auditorium. On the 22nd, we will be holding the meetings during first and fourth periods. On the 23rd, the meetings will be during second and fourth periods. Students should attend one meeting during an elective, if possible. Students who are at
Career Center all day can attend a meeting on the 23rd at 3:45 in the media center.
ESL Tutors Needed
Please consider volunteering as a tutor for one of our ESL (English as Second Language) students! You do not need to speak a foreign language to be an ESL tutor – you just need to have 45-60 minutes a week to work with a student. Tutoring slots are available each day, throughout the day. Students will arrive at their tutoring sessions with specific assignments to complete or review. No planning by the tutor is required. You can specify with what subjects you feel most comfortable. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Deborah Casstevens ([email protected]) or Shannon Meinberg ([email protected]). THANK YOU!
Crosby Scholars
Parents of 9th and 10th grade students: It’s time to apply for Crosby Scholars! Through a partnership with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, the Winston-Salem Foundation, the United Way and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the Crosby Scholars Program -- a nonprofit college access organization – helps students begin to prepare academically, financially, and
personally for successful college admission beginning as early as middle school. With a 20-year history of providing academic training, financial aid and college application workshops, advisory services, college tours, and Last Dollar Grant scholarships, Crosby Scholars now serves more than 7,500 public school students per year.
Applications are open until October 1st! To apply go to: www.crosbyscholars.org.
Reflections
Everybody has ideas about how the world could be a better place, right? Put your ideas into an original piece of artwork and submit it to the Reflections Arts Contest. This year’s theme is “The World Would Be a Better Place If….” and the categories include music composition, film, dance choreography, photography, visual arts and literature. The deadline is October 23 and entries should be turned in to Student Services. All rules and necessary entry forms can be found on the RJR website under the PTSA tab. If you have questions, contact Lana Young at [email protected].
Your gift makes a difference….and every gift counts!
The Legacy Campaign is our annual combined fundraiser for the PTSA and Booster Club.
All families should have received their Legacy Campaign materials in the mail in August. If you can’t find yours, no problem! Just go to the
Legacy Campaign page on the RJR website at http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/9679 to donate on-line with a credit card or to access an electronic version of the pledge card. You can also email us at [email protected] and we will mail you another packet.
We are off to a FABULOUS start and look forward to reaching our goal of $100,000 with your help!
--Mickey & Tom Kangur
Sept. 22 Golf vs. CPC at Reagan, 4:00Tennis vs. Mount Tabor, 4:30JV/V Soccer vs. North Davidson, 5:30/7:00
Sept. 23 JV/V Field Hockey vs. Mount Tabor, 5:00/6:30JV/V Volleyball vs. Parkland, 5:00/6:00
Sept. 24 Golf vs. West Forsyth at Salem Glen, 4:00Tennis at North Davidson, 4:30
Cross Country at West Forsyth, 5:00JV/V Field Hockey at Page, 5:30/7:00V Soccer at East Forsyth, 6:00
Sept. 25 Tennis vs. Bishop McGuinness, 4:30JV/V Volleyball vs. Davie County, 5:00/6:00JV/V Soccer vs. West Forsyth, 5:30/7:00
Sept. 26 JV Soccer at Summit, 4:30
Sept. 27 Cross Country at Hagen Stone Park, 9:00
Baseball
Congratulations to Robby Casey who has verbally committed to play next year at UNC-W and to Logan Welch, who over the summer, was named to the 2014 All-State Team!
Mattress Sale
Reynolds will be hosting a mattress sale to benefit athletics on Saturday, November 22 in the gym. Be sure to tell your friends and family.
DEMON SHOP PRICE LIST
RJR 2014-‘15 planner $5 White baseball cap $15 Black baseball cap $15 RJR visor $10 RJR cooler bag $20 RJR key chain $2 White oval RJR sticker $1 R.J. Reynolds High School car magnet $5
Reynolds sweatshirt blanket (gray) $25 Reynolds Demon koosie $5 Reynolds golf umbrella $20
Reynolds license plate cover $5 Reynolds cookbook $8 RJR sweatpants (gray) Adult S-2X $20 RJR hoodie sweatshirts $25 Short-sleeve T-shirts (Adult S-2X) $12 Long-sleeve T-shirts (Adult S-2X) $15