November 20,2020
AHS INTRODUCES OUR NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Adams High School is pleased to announce Brian Hassler as our new Athletic Director. Mr. Hassler comes to us from Bishop Foley where he was the Athletic Director for the past 6 years along with 18 previous years as an Athletic Trainer for the Foley community. Brian has an undergraduate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. He completed his Masters from Concordia University Irvine in Coaching and Athletic Administration. Additionally, he has coached track & basketball, and provided strength/conditioning training for athletes. Brian is excited to be a Highlander and continue with the great academic and athletic success that the program has been built upon.
We are thrilled to have Mr. Hassler join our Adams Family and bring his talent and passion to our athletic program.
We are thrilled to have Mr. Hassler join our Adams Family and bring his talent and passion to our athletic program.
AHS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
STUDUENT COUNCIL CANNED FOOD
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Each year AHS students, parents and staff participate in our Annual Canned Food Drive for Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH). Rochester Area Neighborhood House relies on our donations to fill their pantries and to help purchase perishable goods. In the past few years AHS has been the largest donor to the RANH.
This year's canned food drive, was different than past years but it was still a success given the current environment. STUCO is still counting cans and donations; look for more pictures and our totals in our next edition of News and Notes.
A big “Thank You” to all students, staff, parents and community members for making our Annual Can Food Drive such a success!
This year's canned food drive, was different than past years but it was still a success given the current environment. STUCO is still counting cans and donations; look for more pictures and our totals in our next edition of News and Notes.
A big “Thank You” to all students, staff, parents and community members for making our Annual Can Food Drive such a success!
AHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY COLLECTING TOYS FOR TOTS
Adams National Honor Society (NHS) members are now collecting new unwrapped toys for theToys for Tots program. They are most in need of toys for 9 - 14 year old children (no stuffed animals please). Examples include art supplies, science experiment kits, and marker kits. Drop off donated toys in the vestibule by the main office by December 11th.
AHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY COLLECTED THANKSGIVING MEALS FOR RANH
The Adams National Honor Society students collected Thanksgiving meals for the Rochester Area Neighborhood House. Each donation included the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner minus the turkey! AHS National Honor Society Members brought in almost 700 lbs of food.
Thank you NHS members for helping make others Thanksgiving special.
Thank you NHS members for helping make others Thanksgiving special.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
AVOID LATE FEES - DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL TODAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN AND GRADUATION PACKAGES
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The deadline to order senior cap and gowns is TODAY!!
Please see the Jostens Senior Order Week form to view information on how to order your senior's cap and gown. In the flyer you will find a link to:
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UPDATED REMOTE LEARNING INFORMATION
With COVID-19 cases spreading quickly across Michigan and more specifically, Oakland County, we have made the decision to continue serving children in a remote learning environment through Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Jan. 18 and 19.
On Nov. 4, we indicated that our transition to remote learning would be evaluated by Nov. 27. However, as the holidays approach, we recognize the increased need for families to arrange schedules and plan ahead, so we have thoughtfully condensed our timeline.
Although we cannot predict the future, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) indicate that traditional gatherings over the holidays can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. By the Jan. 15 timeframe, holiday gatherings should have subsided, and we are optimistic that we will see a downward trend in the numbers. Jan. 15 also marks the end of the first semester for our secondary students.
We will continue to evaluate our teaching and learning options and communicate updates as they become available. Student and staff safety will remain our priority.
On Nov. 4, we indicated that our transition to remote learning would be evaluated by Nov. 27. However, as the holidays approach, we recognize the increased need for families to arrange schedules and plan ahead, so we have thoughtfully condensed our timeline.
Although we cannot predict the future, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) indicate that traditional gatherings over the holidays can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. By the Jan. 15 timeframe, holiday gatherings should have subsided, and we are optimistic that we will see a downward trend in the numbers. Jan. 15 also marks the end of the first semester for our secondary students.
We will continue to evaluate our teaching and learning options and communicate updates as they become available. Student and staff safety will remain our priority.
2020-2021 CALENDAR UPDATES
Recently the Contract Maintenance Committee (CMC), consisting of district leaders and union representatives, discussed and voted on changes to the 2020-21 calendar. Changes are as follows:
- There will be no final exams at the secondary level (grades 6-12) for the first semester. The grade at the end of the semester will be made up of the two quarter grades, each at 50 percent.
- The first semester will continue through Jan. 15, 2021, for students in grades 6-12. Elementary trimesters will continue as scheduled.
- There will be no school on Jan. 18 for all K-12 students in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
- There will be no school on Jan. 19 for all K-12 students. This will serve as a records day at the secondary level and transition time for the elementary level.
- The second semester will begin on Jan. 20 for grades 6-12.
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
GRADE LEVEL GOOGLE CLASSROOMS - STUDENTS PLEASE JOIN
The Counseling Department has created grade specific Google Classroom’s. Please encourage your students to join the Google Classroom if they have not already done so. The codes are listed below.
9th grade (all students, class of 2024):
9th grade (all students, class of 2024):
- Class code: vn3dn2q
- A video was posted last week. Topics include getting to know your counselor, why 9th grade matters, study skills, self-advocacy, and self-care.
- Class code: 6nbncxv
- Video to come this fall.
- Class code: cyvq4oi
- A video was posted this week. Topics include how to set up a meeting with your counselor, tips for remote learning and self-advocacy, starting to think about college, college visits and career exploration.
- Class code: 7ed7afo
- A video was posted in September pertaining to the college application process.
RCSF CLASS OF 2021 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - AVAILABLE NOW
The annual Rochester Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Program is now accepting scholarship packet submissions from all interested RCS high school seniors.
The scholarship descriptions that are awarded through the RCS Foundation have been finalized and can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://rcs-foundation.org/annual-scholarship-program/.
The scholarships listed on the website are based on criteria developed by the donors which may include academic promise; extracurricular activities; community service; musical, artistic and dramatic talent; tenacity; work ethic; and leadership. Some awards may consider an applicant's financial need. Distribution of the scholarship funds are based on identifying successful candidates who meet the criteria.
All interested applicants are asked to review all scholarships and eligibility requirements (click here) and submit a completed application packet by no later than end of day January 8, 2021.
For additional scholarship opportunities, visit the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester website: https://cfound.org/applying/students.
If you have any questions, please contact the RCS Foundation Team - 248-726-3190
The scholarship descriptions that are awarded through the RCS Foundation have been finalized and can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://rcs-foundation.org/annual-scholarship-program/.
The scholarships listed on the website are based on criteria developed by the donors which may include academic promise; extracurricular activities; community service; musical, artistic and dramatic talent; tenacity; work ethic; and leadership. Some awards may consider an applicant's financial need. Distribution of the scholarship funds are based on identifying successful candidates who meet the criteria.
All interested applicants are asked to review all scholarships and eligibility requirements (click here) and submit a completed application packet by no later than end of day January 8, 2021.
For additional scholarship opportunities, visit the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester website: https://cfound.org/applying/students.
If you have any questions, please contact the RCS Foundation Team - 248-726-3190
CREDIT BY EXAM - WINTER 2021
Rochester Community Schools, in compliance with Michigan State law, offers an opportunity to earn high school credit by taking an examination for a course that the student has not been enrolled in. This is designed to allow students to test out of a course that the student can show mastery in without taking the course. In general, RCS offers an opportunity to test out of single semester courses in January, and full year courses in May.
Eligible students include current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who would like to test out of a single semester course.
Please see the information below for details regarding the Winter Exam for Credit. The application will be completed via Google Doc and the link is on the last page of the packet. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, November 30th.
Eligible students include current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who would like to test out of a single semester course.
Please see the information below for details regarding the Winter Exam for Credit. The application will be completed via Google Doc and the link is on the last page of the packet. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, November 30th.
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A NOTE FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA PRESIDENT
Hello Highlanders! We’re excited to roll out a new program called Highlander Helping Hands. It’s a virtual mentor program for kids from our feeder schools and we hope to help foster social and emotional wellness by making connections. Please see the flyer to the left and the pdf version below the flyer for information and registration. Volunteer hours will be awarded!
After a great suggestion, we created a Google form asking staff to name some of their “favorite things” so parents can tailor gifts for specific teachers. Information will be posted on Membership Toolkit once gathered.
Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual PTSA meeting this week. We got a ton of information presented in just over an hour! (personal point of pride). Please visit Membership Toolkit for Minutes and links to information.
We hope to have our date to Dunk Dr. Shaner in December – Mr. Cusumano, Mr. Cal and Mr. Swanson will be representing us and showing off their baseball skills. Stay Tuned!
Hello Highlanders! We’re excited to roll out a new program called Highlander Helping Hands. It’s a virtual mentor program for kids from our feeder schools and we hope to help foster social and emotional wellness by making connections. Please see the flyer to the left and the pdf version below the flyer for information and registration. Volunteer hours will be awarded!
After a great suggestion, we created a Google form asking staff to name some of their “favorite things” so parents can tailor gifts for specific teachers. Information will be posted on Membership Toolkit once gathered.
Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual PTSA meeting this week. We got a ton of information presented in just over an hour! (personal point of pride). Please visit Membership Toolkit for Minutes and links to information.
We hope to have our date to Dunk Dr. Shaner in December – Mr. Cusumano, Mr. Cal and Mr. Swanson will be representing us and showing off their baseball skills. Stay Tuned!
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AHS PTSA GIFT GIVING TREE FOR ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE (RANH)
Adams High School PTSA is once again partnering with Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH) to provide holiday gifts for children of families in need in the greater Rochester/Auburn Hills area. We will be collecting gifts through Monday, December 7th. Please click here to choose a needed gift! Return the new, unwrapped gifts to the box located in the vestibule outside the main office. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Bass at [email protected]. Thank you for your support and generosity!
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PTSA REFELECTIONS - "I MATTER BECAUSE...." |
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Regards,
Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
AHS PREVIOUS WEEKS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OSTC INFO FOR CURRENT 10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS
Do you have a current 10th or 11th grade student? Please view this video https://youtu.be/Pk-o5w5HWT0 for an overview of the OSTC campus. Due to the continued nature of virtual/remote learning, all OSTC enrollment-related events will occur virtually this fall. In addition to the video, there will be 6 virtual Career Nights. All Virtual Career Nights will begin at 6:00p.m. More information and links to the meetings can be found on the attached flyer.
December 3 – Construction Technology, Machining, and Welding
December 10 – Culinary Arts & Hospitality and Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing
Zoom Link for ALL Virtual Career Nights:
https://zoom.us/j/92590083118?pwd=ZzlPelIydHVJREthd0VwSnhFOGZpdz09#
Meeting ID: 925 9008 3118
Passcode: 776375
OSTC Online Application
The OSTC Online Application (Enroll Track) is OPEN for the 2021-2022 school year! If you have students that already know they want to attend OSTC and have been planning on it for years prior, they are invited to visit www.OSTConline.com and complete the Online Application via Enroll Track! See the "enroll track directions" below.
December 3 – Construction Technology, Machining, and Welding
December 10 – Culinary Arts & Hospitality and Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing
Zoom Link for ALL Virtual Career Nights:
https://zoom.us/j/92590083118?pwd=ZzlPelIydHVJREthd0VwSnhFOGZpdz09#
Meeting ID: 925 9008 3118
Passcode: 776375
OSTC Online Application
The OSTC Online Application (Enroll Track) is OPEN for the 2021-2022 school year! If you have students that already know they want to attend OSTC and have been planning on it for years prior, they are invited to visit www.OSTConline.com and complete the Online Application via Enroll Track! See the "enroll track directions" below.
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STUDENT COUNCIL CONDUCTS BLOOD DRIVE
Rochester Adams High School is partnering with The American Red Cross to host an upcoming blood drive. While we normally host drives at our school we are currently unable due to COVID-19. However, we have been fortunate enough to be able to hold our drives at Oak Arbor Church!
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Click here to make an appointment
Two great days to give blood.
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
American Red Cross Blood Services - 431 18th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20006
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Click here to make an appointment
Two great days to give blood.
- December 21 you can give right before the Holiday.
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
American Red Cross Blood Services - 431 18th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20006
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH
Chartwells Food Service is encouraging families to fill out the online free and reduced meal application for the 2020-21 school year, especially if there have been changes in your household (additional family members, reduction of employment)
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Only one application is needed per family and all information is confidential.
If you have already applied for this year, you do not need to resubmit an application.
This program also connects families to additional community resources including:
For translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Only one application is needed per family and all information is confidential.
If you have already applied for this year, you do not need to resubmit an application.
This program also connects families to additional community resources including:
- Blessings In a Backpack
- Neighborhood House
- Before and After School Child Care
- RAYA (Rochester Area Youth Assistance)
- Reduced fees for Project Graduation, Summer Learning Program (Elementary and Secondary), AP and ACT Testing,
- School Clubs and Activity Fees
- Athletics
- Seniors: Senior Breakfast tickets, Senior All Night Party tickets, and Reduced Cap and Gown Fees
For translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Battle of the Books
Adams High School will be offering an opportunity for students to take the American Mathematics Competition! This competition is a 25 question and 75-minute long test that allows them to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students that succeed within this competition can use this as a college resume builder, and also have the potential to compete further with the hopes of earning college scholarships. More information can be found at https://www.maa.org/about-maa
Please contact Ms. Croce for additional questions!
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PRESENTS CULTURAL
AWARENESS & OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
Rochester Community Schools recently developed the Cultural Awareness & Observances Calendar for educators. The purpose of this calendar is to raise awareness about the many events, cultural practices and traditions in history and in present day. This calendar also honors past and present members of our world who have contributed to social justice and reform. This calendar is intended to serve as a tool to educate and promote understanding for the individual, group, culture or cause, not to trivialize. This calendar may prompt you to seek to learn more and share your findings with others.
Each month, AHS will feature the current months calendar in News and Notes. Please note this calendar is by no means a finite list of significant dates.
