For the Week of November 21, 2022
Important Dates
November 22: Thanksgiving recess begins at the end of day, districtwide
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break and Wellness Weekend!
November 28: Classes resume, districtwide
November 28: BOE Work Session, Delta Kelly Elementary, 7:00 PM
November 22: Thanksgiving recess begins at the end of day, districtwide
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break and Wellness Weekend!
November 28: Classes resume, districtwide
November 28: BOE Work Session, Delta Kelly Elementary, 7:00 PM
IT'S TIME TO RELAX!
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest: Coach Anthony Patritto
Students in Mr. Patritto’s Anatomy and Physiology class engage in a cat dissection lab. This lab requires students to label, analyze, and discuss each part of the body. The dynamic lesson allows students to reinforce the anatomy concepts being learned in the classroom. The lab is a classroom favorite for anatomy students each year.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Do Mrs. King [email protected]
Dr – Kau Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kav – Od Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Oe – Tar Mrs. Clement [email protected]
Tas – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
(The Counseling Department page)
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Do Mrs. King [email protected]
Dr – Kau Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kav – Od Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Oe – Tar Mrs. Clement [email protected]
Tas – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
(The Counseling Department page)
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Grade Level Counseling Weeblys:
9th: https://ahsfreshies.weebly.com/
10th: https://ahssophmores.weebly.com/
11th: https://adamsjuniors.weebly.com/
12th: https://adamsseniors.weebly.com/
SOPHOMORES: OSTC VISIT
The Oakland Schools Technical Campus counselor, Randy Maddock, presented to all of our sophomores on 11/3. He gave an overview of each of the amazing programs OSTC offers! See attachments for opportunities to visit and learn about OSTC’s programs.
JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
SENIORS: COLLEGE APP. INFO.
Information for SENIORS regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the seniors’ Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
SENIORS: FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID
If you missed the financial aid presentations by OU, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted at oakland.edu/financialevents. Additionally, Michigan’s department of Treasury Student Aid team is providing several virtual financial aid presentation options. See link for more details. Additional tips & resources can be found here.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REP. VISITS
Juniors and seniors can sign up for meetings with college admissions representatives here.
CAREER EXPLORATION / EDP’s
Counselors have met with freshmen, juniors and seniors for career exploration and state-required EDP completion. They’ll meet with sophomores in early December. EDP and career exploration links are on your student’s grade level Google Classroom.
WORK PERMITS
You can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in the vestibule outside of the main office.
Make sure to choose the appropriate form (there is a form for UNDER 16 and a separate form for 16 & 17 years old).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring it back to AHS to be completed. If a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit. Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
9th: https://ahsfreshies.weebly.com/
10th: https://ahssophmores.weebly.com/
11th: https://adamsjuniors.weebly.com/
12th: https://adamsseniors.weebly.com/
SOPHOMORES: OSTC VISIT
The Oakland Schools Technical Campus counselor, Randy Maddock, presented to all of our sophomores on 11/3. He gave an overview of each of the amazing programs OSTC offers! See attachments for opportunities to visit and learn about OSTC’s programs.
JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
SENIORS: COLLEGE APP. INFO.
Information for SENIORS regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the seniors’ Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
SENIORS: FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID
If you missed the financial aid presentations by OU, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted at oakland.edu/financialevents. Additionally, Michigan’s department of Treasury Student Aid team is providing several virtual financial aid presentation options. See link for more details. Additional tips & resources can be found here.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REP. VISITS
Juniors and seniors can sign up for meetings with college admissions representatives here.
CAREER EXPLORATION / EDP’s
Counselors have met with freshmen, juniors and seniors for career exploration and state-required EDP completion. They’ll meet with sophomores in early December. EDP and career exploration links are on your student’s grade level Google Classroom.
WORK PERMITS
You can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in the vestibule outside of the main office.
Make sure to choose the appropriate form (there is a form for UNDER 16 and a separate form for 16 & 17 years old).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring it back to AHS to be completed. If a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit. Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
OSTC-NE INFORMATION NIGHTS
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
Our One and Done contributions have already funded many grants and programs. We have purchased items for the childhood development class, personal finance class, social studies classes, AP classes, small business management class, foreign language classes, band classes and a reading pen that benefits all students, but primarily ones with 504 plans and IEPs. We also subsidized staff jerseys and will be unveiling an amazing school gift in the next few weeks that everyone can enjoy. We could not provide this support without your contributions!
As always, thank you for helping us support the Adams community.
Kim Kelly
Student leaders needed!
Be a PTSA student co-chair and earn leadership/service hours! Student leaders are needed for the following committees: Battle of the Books, Green Schools, Health and Wellness, Highlander Helping Hands, Legislative, School Supply Collection, Staff Appreciation, STEAM and Welcome Ambassadors. No experience required. Join with a friend!
STEP ONE: Complete this Google form to select your preferred committee(s).
CLICK HERE: https://forms.gle/XeW3k3yQHWznaVEs8.
STEP TWO: Join the Adams PTSA as a student member.
CLICK HERE: https://adamshsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/.
Students must re-apply each year. For questions, contact Amy DiCresce at [email protected].
Our One and Done contributions have already funded many grants and programs. We have purchased items for the childhood development class, personal finance class, social studies classes, AP classes, small business management class, foreign language classes, band classes and a reading pen that benefits all students, but primarily ones with 504 plans and IEPs. We also subsidized staff jerseys and will be unveiling an amazing school gift in the next few weeks that everyone can enjoy. We could not provide this support without your contributions!
As always, thank you for helping us support the Adams community.
Kim Kelly
Student leaders needed!
Be a PTSA student co-chair and earn leadership/service hours! Student leaders are needed for the following committees: Battle of the Books, Green Schools, Health and Wellness, Highlander Helping Hands, Legislative, School Supply Collection, Staff Appreciation, STEAM and Welcome Ambassadors. No experience required. Join with a friend!
STEP ONE: Complete this Google form to select your preferred committee(s).
CLICK HERE: https://forms.gle/XeW3k3yQHWznaVEs8.
STEP TWO: Join the Adams PTSA as a student member.
CLICK HERE: https://adamshsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/.
Students must re-apply each year. For questions, contact Amy DiCresce at [email protected].
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
The Adams PTSA is once again partnering with Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH) to provide holiday gifts for children of families who are less fortunate in the greater Rochester/Auburn Hills area. We will be collecting gifts through Friday, December 2nd. Please click the Signup Genius link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094eabaa23a64-adams6 to choose a needed gift!
Return the new, unwrapped gifts to the box located in the main office.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Curran at [email protected] Thank you for your support and generosity!
Return the new, unwrapped gifts to the box located in the main office.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Curran at [email protected] Thank you for your support and generosity!
Click the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094eabaa23a64-adams6
Email Jennifer Curran at [email protected]
Email Jennifer Curran at [email protected]
FOUNDERS DAY HAPPENINGS!
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
Attention AHS Families ~ As winter is approaching many may feel the chill. If you have gently used coats or scarves (any color/size) no longer worn by your family, then how about donating to Grace Centers of Hope? Collection box is inside the AHS front door Mon 11/28 - Fri 12/2.
Please drop-off your gently used coat or scarf by Friday Dec 2nd!
Thank you,
AHS NHS
Please drop-off your gently used coat or scarf by Friday Dec 2nd!
Thank you,
AHS NHS
GSA
The GSA wishes everyone a happy Trans Awareness Week which is observed from November 13th through November 19th and is a one-week celebration leading up to Trans Day of Remembrance which is November 20th. Both Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance help raise awareness of the issues Trans people in our country face but also remember the many Trans people who were killed for their gender identity.
Transgender and gender non-conforming youth face challenges at home, at school, in foster care, and in juvenile justice systems. A national survey by GLSEN has found that 75% of transgender youth feel unsafe at school, and those who are able to persevere had significantly lower GPAs, are more likely to miss school out of concern for their safety, and were less likely to plan on continuing their education.
GSA will continue on working on making our schools' safe spaces for everyone, no matter their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Thank you,
Jaden (Alex) Guo (they/them)
12th Grade, Rochester Adams High School
Founder of Forever Pride
Transgender and gender non-conforming youth face challenges at home, at school, in foster care, and in juvenile justice systems. A national survey by GLSEN has found that 75% of transgender youth feel unsafe at school, and those who are able to persevere had significantly lower GPAs, are more likely to miss school out of concern for their safety, and were less likely to plan on continuing their education.
GSA will continue on working on making our schools' safe spaces for everyone, no matter their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Thank you,
Jaden (Alex) Guo (they/them)
12th Grade, Rochester Adams High School
Founder of Forever Pride
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
Jo Anna Pillsbury
Honors English Language Arts, Theatre, and Film Teacher
AHS Director of Theatre and RCS Summer Music Theatre
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
Jo Anna Pillsbury
Honors English Language Arts, Theatre, and Film Teacher
AHS Director of Theatre and RCS Summer Music Theatre
PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP DIRECTIONS
Hello Highlander Families!
Please take a minute to watch a video from our Administration about our Drop Off/Pick up Loop (below). Also, look at the attached diagram for a visual reference. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
https://youtu.be/QSDme22yraw
Please take a minute to watch a video from our Administration about our Drop Off/Pick up Loop (below). Also, look at the attached diagram for a visual reference. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
https://youtu.be/QSDme22yraw
PARKING PASSES
Parking passes are currently available for distribution! Parking passes are available for purchase throughout the 2022-2023 school year. See: Mrs. Kari Harma-Dennis for parking passes in the main office.
SAFETY AND SECURITY IS TOP PRIORITY!
The safety and security of all students and staff at Adams High is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
- During Arrival students can enter through 3 entrances, Main (Door 1), Athletics (Door 11), and Highlander Highway (Door 20). All external doors will be locked at 7:30 AM.
- Campus will remain closed throughout the school day. All grades will have lunch on campus.
- Students are NOT to utilize fast food delivery services. For example, DoorDash, GrubHub, Instacart, or Uber Eats, etc. for food delivery.
- If students are traveling to other campuses throughout the day, they are asked to check out of AHS in the Attendance Office and check back in when they return.
- Students are encouraged to utilize their assigned lockers to minimize their belongings in the classroom.
- If you see something, say something. Please report all safety and security concerns to the Main Office Staff or to Deputy Dan Prachar.
SHERIFF MIKE BOUCHARD UPDATES!
Oakland County Sheriff, Mike Bouchard, is asking all Oakland County school districts to show the attached school safety video to all students.
The content in the video link below covers two important areas:
1)If you see something, say something – Asking all students to report anything that makes them uncomfortable, scared or unsafe.
2)Inappropriate messages (verbal, written or social media) will be investigated and prosecuted – Reminding all students to be mindful of what they say and post. Inappropriate messages that scare people are against the law.
The content in the video link below covers two important areas:
1)If you see something, say something – Asking all students to report anything that makes them uncomfortable, scared or unsafe.
2)Inappropriate messages (verbal, written or social media) will be investigated and prosecuted – Reminding all students to be mindful of what they say and post. Inappropriate messages that scare people are against the law.
Click fb.watch/gPbt1aBr8c/
REPORTING ATTENDANCE
Please remember that students are only allowed to leave the building with parent/guardian permission. You have 2 options to report any absence:
- Report it right into your ParentVue Account by pressing Report Absence next to your students name and in the Note section state the time of the early dismissal or late arrival then hit SAVE. This is the #1 preferred option.
- Call the attendance line at 248-726-5310. Please SPELL your students first and last name. Without spelling the name the absence could get missed.
Note: Our students’ attendance matters to us. We want and expect them to be here as much as possible. We value their presence, and their academic success is dependent on it. Organized or coordinated absences from school are not endorsed by Rochester Community Schools, for example “Senior Skip Days”. Students who decide to take part in these events will be responsible for all missed work and assessments that occur on that day. Teachers will be continuing instruction as normal.
AMBLE INN WEB STORE
AHS SENIOR DATES
Click JOSTENS Link docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tJIw5qLL_86jZUQP7kCnbHniZzhtJ6bPIlTeY3b0DAg/edit?usp=sharing
Click SANP Link 2023_adams_senior_all_night_party_with_waiver_form_7.20.jpg
RCS ACADEMIC RECOGNITION - CLASS OF 2023
SENIOR NAMES NEEDED FOR DIPLOMA!
SENIOR NAMES FOR DIPLOMA NEEDED NOW!
It’s time to start looking ahead to graduation and your AHS senior’s name for the diploma is needed now!!
Please click RCS: Senior Diploma Name Card 2022-2023 and complete the Google form.
Enter your student’s name as it appears on their birth certificate using upper and lower case letters.
If there is a space, a capital letter, an accent, or a suffix, please indicate this clearly.
This information is used to ensure your student’s diploma is printed correctly.
Lori Pierre, Registrar
For any questions, feel free to email me at: [email protected]
SENIORS BABY PICTURES
Due: Friday 1/6/23
UPLOAD ONLINE AT: yearbookforever.com
- Search for Rochester Adams.
- Click on the school name.
- Click on Yearbook Snap at the top of the page.
- Enter Adams as the access code and select Enter
- Click on Upload Photo and select a photo to upload from your computer or device. Make sure your file is 300 dpi. ***BE SURE TO NAME THE FILE WITH THE STUDENT NAME.
- Choose the photo topic category. Select BABY PHOTO NOT FOR ADS.
- Fill in personal info with student's FORMAL name, click the certify button, and submit.
SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
Due: Friday 1/27/23
Senior Yearbook Ads are on sale. Orders can be placed at www.yearbookforever.com. Simply search for Rochester Adams to begin to place your order. Then, follow the prompts to complete the process.
The deadline to order is Friday, January 27th, 2023. Photos and text are due at the time order is placed. When submitting photos, please upload images of various orientations (both horizontal and vertical).
Yearbooks are on sale for $75 (credit card, debit card, or PayPal) at www.yearbookforever.com If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
The deadline to order is Friday, January 27th, 2023. Photos and text are due at the time order is placed. When submitting photos, please upload images of various orientations (both horizontal and vertical).
Yearbooks are on sale for $75 (credit card, debit card, or PayPal) at www.yearbookforever.com If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
COSTA RICA IN 2023!
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
RCS - CHARTWELLS FOOD SERVICE
Information regarding Chartwells Food Services at RCS can be found at :
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
ParentVUE and StudentVUE Logins
Parents can obtain login information via ParentVUE for their students in all grades and programs. Please note that students in grades 6-12 are able to change their own passwords and ParentVUE will only display the initial password.
Parents can visit the Remote Learning @ RCS page https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue for more details.
Parents can obtain login information via ParentVUE for their students in all grades and programs. Please note that students in grades 6-12 are able to change their own passwords and ParentVUE will only display the initial password.
Parents can visit the Remote Learning @ RCS page https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue for more details.
- ParentVUE (web browser) - go to Student Info.
- ParentVUE (app) - go to Student Info > Additional Information.
- If a student needs a password reset, you can use our support form. It is the first item under the Contact Us grid in the link above.
- If you are still having trouble logging in, please email [email protected]
The District Chromebook Troubleshooting website is now live (See below). It has the most common problems that students are experiencing and how they can try to fix them. We are hoping that this will get students back to work a little quicker.
PLEASE NOTE: We have taken down the RCS Tech Support Ticket site. If a student needs help with their Chromebook, they should look at the troubleshooting site first. If they can’t fix it from the information on that page, they can make an appointment to swap out their Chromebook or they can call Technology Services (number is on the Troubleshooting page).
PLEASE NOTE: We have taken down the RCS Tech Support Ticket site. If a student needs help with their Chromebook, they should look at the troubleshooting site first. If they can’t fix it from the information on that page, they can make an appointment to swap out their Chromebook or they can call Technology Services (number is on the Troubleshooting page).
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
Stay up to date on all the Highlander happenings by following us on:
Facebook; Instagram; and Twitter. Click below.
Facebook; Instagram; and Twitter. Click below.
SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL WELLNESS!
As we continue to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of our school community, we would like to remind our students, families, and staff of some valuable resources. To access a list of available support systems and help lines, please visit our website or go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
As we continue to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of our school community, we would like to remind our students, families, and staff of some valuable resources. To access a list of available support systems and help lines, please visit our website or go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
The Rochester Adams Boys Soccer team is your 2022 MHSAA Division 1 State Champions. They defeated Rockford 2-0 in the finals. This is the first state champions for boys soccer since 1999.
The Rochester Adams Boys Football team are the MHSAA District Champions (Repeat)!
2022-2023 Sports Physicals
The 3 RCS High Schools utilizes Final Forms for online athletic registration and uploading the MHSAA physical. To create your account click the link rochester-mi.finalforms.com
Students also need to pay to participate for any sport they are in. This can found at the following link:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/pay-to-participate.
If you have any questions regarding the physical forms, please contact Amanda Elston, AHS Athletic Secretary in the athletics office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
"A" Pass on Student ID
Students who purchased an A pass and it is not appearing on their student ID please see Mrs. Roehl in the front office for a new ID. Please have your old ID with you.
Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at:
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
Students who purchased an A pass and it is not appearing on their student ID please see Mrs. Roehl in the front office for a new ID. Please have your old ID with you.
Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at:
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
Tickets to all athletic events will now be purchased electronically through GoFan. Anyone attending an athletic event needs to buy their tickets on GoFan. Ticket packages are available on the site.
COURTESY DRIVING SCHOOL
Courtesy Driving School is holding their Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes at our high school again!
You can register for their classes at https://www.courtesydrivingschool.com/locations.html. The fall sessions are now posted and open for enrollment. You can contact Courtesy Driving School at (800) 256-9559 or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Courtesy Driving School
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
You can register for their classes at https://www.courtesydrivingschool.com/locations.html. The fall sessions are now posted and open for enrollment. You can contact Courtesy Driving School at (800) 256-9559 or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Courtesy Driving School
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
RPL - TEEN NEWSLETTER
RAHCC RECRUITING
The Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition (RAHCC) Youth Action Council is looking for middle and high school students to volunteer for community events all year long. Students will gain leadership skills, earn community service hours and help make a difference. The RAHCC supports mental health, builds awareness about substance misuse, and encourages healthy lifestyle choices through programming in the schools and throughout the community. The Coalition also awards a scholarship to deserving students. If interested, please send an email with your name, grade (in the fall) and school to:
Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools.
[email protected]
Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools.
[email protected]
VETERANS DAY PICS!
Regards,
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Mr. Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Mr. Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal