For the Week of December 13, 2021
Important Dates
December 13: BOE Regular Meeting, 7PM
December 13 - 17: Lost and Found Items Available for Pick-up! (Outside of Main Office)
December 17: Holiday Recess begins at End of Day, Districtwide
December 18 - January 2, 2022: Holiday Recess, Districtwide
December 13 - 17: Lost and Found Items Available for Pick-up! (Outside of Main Office)
December 17: Holiday Recess begins at End of Day, Districtwide
December 18 - January 2, 2022: Holiday Recess, Districtwide
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest Teacher: Ashley Branoff-Lamberti
They are doing a lab on cellular respiration and muscle fatigue. Essentially squeezing a tennis ball repeatedly and collaborating with the rest of the class via Google sheets to look for trends In the number of squeezes over time and how that pertains to our energy we have stored and cellular respiration.
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ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
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NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders! Are you or your student looking to get more involved in volunteer opportunities at Adams? Please visit the PTSA Programs page to view opportunities. The Adult Chair emails are included after each description, so please contact them directly for more information or questions. If you believe you have already signed up for a committee and have not heard from a Chair, please contact the appropriate chairperson or Kate Bass at kbrennan8@gmail.com. We love our PTSA volunteers!!!
Kim Kelly
Hello Highlanders! Are you or your student looking to get more involved in volunteer opportunities at Adams? Please visit the PTSA Programs page to view opportunities. The Adult Chair emails are included after each description, so please contact them directly for more information or questions. If you believe you have already signed up for a committee and have not heard from a Chair, please contact the appropriate chairperson or Kate Bass at kbrennan8@gmail.com. We love our PTSA volunteers!!!
Kim Kelly
MORE PTSA NEWS!
Click the link for membership toolkit information: https://adamshsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/
For more information or questions, please contact your school’s Founders Day Representatives, Angela DiBartolomeo at angle6168@gmail.com or Emily Stow at rochesterptafoundersday@gmail.com
COMFORT DOGS!
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AHS - Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach Terry with Representatives from Comfort Dogs Company.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
Upcoming 2021-22 Dates
(Clickable link below)
SENIOR DATES AT A GLANCE
BABY PICTURE DEADLINE EXTENDED
Monday 1/10/22
UPLOAD ONLINE AT: yearbookforever.com
Contact: DLOVALVO1@rochester.k12.mi.us with any questions.
Monday 1/10/22
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.
Contact: DLOVALVO1@rochester.k12.mi.us with any questions.
2021 - 2022 SENIOR YEARBOOK
SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY FOR THE CLASS OF 2022
Register now and save!
The Senior All-Night Party (SANP) for the Adams High School Class of 2022 will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Utica following commencement ceremonies.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
Purchase your SANP ticket now for $75 before the price goes up on Jan. 1.
Cost is $75 until Dec. 31, 2021 or $90 from Jan. 1 to May 31, 2022. Ticket prices include games, food, contests, and transportation between Adams and Dave & Busters. Details will be shared this spring. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
To register your senior, please click below for the waiver and payment portal.
STEP ONE: CLICK HERE FOR SANP waiver form.
STEP TWO: CLICK HERE FOR SANP online payment.
For questions, please contact Maria Gurzick at mariagurzick@gmail.com or Jen Wood at jenzwood@comcast.net.
Families with financial circumstances may contact
Assistant Principal Todd Calcamuggio at 248-726-5200 for confidential assistance.
Click here for a printable flyer.
The Senior All-Night Party (SANP) for the Adams High School Class of 2022 will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Utica following commencement ceremonies.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
Purchase your SANP ticket now for $75 before the price goes up on Jan. 1.
Cost is $75 until Dec. 31, 2021 or $90 from Jan. 1 to May 31, 2022. Ticket prices include games, food, contests, and transportation between Adams and Dave & Busters. Details will be shared this spring. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
To register your senior, please click below for the waiver and payment portal.
STEP ONE: CLICK HERE FOR SANP waiver form.
STEP TWO: CLICK HERE FOR SANP online payment.
For questions, please contact Maria Gurzick at mariagurzick@gmail.com or Jen Wood at jenzwood@comcast.net.
Families with financial circumstances may contact
Assistant Principal Todd Calcamuggio at 248-726-5200 for confidential assistance.
Click here for a printable flyer.
LITERACY INFORMATION
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FYI: Students can still join even if they didn’t do the first battle. Each battle is separate so you can enter one or all of them.
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Dear RCS Families,
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) issued an Emergency Order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, which is effective immediately. The order states that daycares and educational institutions, to include pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are required to ensure all students, teachers, staff and community members consistently and properly wear facial coverings while inside a school building or structure, regardless of vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also requires masks to be worn on school buses.
We have received updated guidance from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) specific to extracurricular activities. It states that students, school employees, and volunteers participating in extracurricular activities/sports are required to wear masks while inside an educational institution.
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) mask order for schools will remain in effect until community transmission for Oakland County is categorized as “moderate” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for at least 14 consecutive days or until further notice from the Oakland County Health Officer. Additionally, the CDC continues to require masks on buses. Rochester Community Schools is obligated to follow local, state, and federal emergency orders or the district could be subject to criminal and civil penalties.
RCS families are offered three choices for the safe education of their student: 1) wear a face mask while inside a school building; 2) observe an exemption while inside a school building; or 3) attend the RCS Virtual Campus. Parents or guardians of students who do not comply with the OCHD emergency order will be asked to pick their child up from school. When requirements on school buses are not met, parents or guardians will be asked to provide an alternate mode of transportation.
We are pleased that the OCHD is working to balance COVID-19 transmission risks with the impact of quarantine periods on student learning. The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) has provided updated school quarantine guidance. An updated list of frequently asked questions is also available on our website.
*In the event that a student forgets their mask at home, staff members will offer the student a face covering.*
Dear RCS Families,
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) issued an Emergency Order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, which is effective immediately. The order states that daycares and educational institutions, to include pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are required to ensure all students, teachers, staff and community members consistently and properly wear facial coverings while inside a school building or structure, regardless of vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also requires masks to be worn on school buses.
We have received updated guidance from the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) specific to extracurricular activities. It states that students, school employees, and volunteers participating in extracurricular activities/sports are required to wear masks while inside an educational institution.
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) mask order for schools will remain in effect until community transmission for Oakland County is categorized as “moderate” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for at least 14 consecutive days or until further notice from the Oakland County Health Officer. Additionally, the CDC continues to require masks on buses. Rochester Community Schools is obligated to follow local, state, and federal emergency orders or the district could be subject to criminal and civil penalties.
RCS families are offered three choices for the safe education of their student: 1) wear a face mask while inside a school building; 2) observe an exemption while inside a school building; or 3) attend the RCS Virtual Campus. Parents or guardians of students who do not comply with the OCHD emergency order will be asked to pick their child up from school. When requirements on school buses are not met, parents or guardians will be asked to provide an alternate mode of transportation.
We are pleased that the OCHD is working to balance COVID-19 transmission risks with the impact of quarantine periods on student learning. The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) has provided updated school quarantine guidance. An updated list of frequently asked questions is also available on our website.
*In the event that a student forgets their mask at home, staff members will offer the student a face covering.*
THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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 – Don Mrs. King jking@rochester.k12.mi.us
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski sfalkowski@rochester.k12.mi.us
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo jbellomo@rochester.k12.mi.us
Os – S Mrs. Clement cclement@rochester.k12.mi.us
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament aparliament@rochester.k12.mi.us
The Counseling Department page on our website has a list of colleges that will be sending reps to visit Adams this fall.
Juniors and seniors may sign up for these visits in the counseling office.
You will also find a list of available scholarships on this page. Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
The College Application Process information can be found on the following website:
https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Don Mrs. King jking@rochester.k12.mi.us
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski sfalkowski@rochester.k12.mi.us
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo jbellomo@rochester.k12.mi.us
Os – S Mrs. Clement cclement@rochester.k12.mi.us
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament aparliament@rochester.k12.mi.us
The Counseling Department page on our website has a list of colleges that will be sending reps to visit Adams this fall.
Juniors and seniors may sign up for these visits in the counseling office.
You will also find a list of available scholarships on this page. Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
The College Application Process information can be found on the following website:
https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
Juniors
This week, we met with all 11th graders during their English classes. We shared some pertinent information with them relating to career readiness, college admissions, and a Junior Year Timeline. We also did some self-assessment and career investigation with them using Xello. We discussed the importance of learning about themselves and about the world of work in order to eventually find a career that’s a great fit for them. Ask them to show you what they did and learned! The links to our Junior Meeting Packet and to Xello are on your junior’s Google Classroom, and we’ve attached the packet here. – AHS Counseling Team 😊
This week, we met with all 11th graders during their English classes. We shared some pertinent information with them relating to career readiness, college admissions, and a Junior Year Timeline. We also did some self-assessment and career investigation with them using Xello. We discussed the importance of learning about themselves and about the world of work in order to eventually find a career that’s a great fit for them. Ask them to show you what they did and learned! The links to our Junior Meeting Packet and to Xello are on your junior’s Google Classroom, and we’ve attached the packet here. – AHS Counseling Team 😊
| ahs_junior_meeting_packet_2021-22.pdf |
Sophomores
This week, we met with all 10th graders during their US History classes. We shared some pertinent information with them relating to social-emotional well-being, college, and a Sophomore Year Timeline. We also showed them a video about the programs at OSTC, and did some career exploration with them using Xello. We discussed the importance of learning about themselves and about the world of work in order to eventually find a career that’s a great fit for them. Ask them to show you what they did and learned! The links to our Sophomore Meeting Packet and to Xello are on your sophomore’s Google Classroom, and we’ve attached the packet here. In addition, please note that priority registration for OSTC programs is in December. – AHS Counselors
This week, we met with all 10th graders during their US History classes. We shared some pertinent information with them relating to social-emotional well-being, college, and a Sophomore Year Timeline. We also showed them a video about the programs at OSTC, and did some career exploration with them using Xello. We discussed the importance of learning about themselves and about the world of work in order to eventually find a career that’s a great fit for them. Ask them to show you what they did and learned! The links to our Sophomore Meeting Packet and to Xello are on your sophomore’s Google Classroom, and we’ve attached the packet here. In addition, please note that priority registration for OSTC programs is in December. – AHS Counselors
| ahs_sophomore_meeting_packet_2021-22.pdf |
Freshmen
We met with all 9th graders during their physical science classes to introduce ourselves and to share some tips & tools for 9th grade success. We also talked with them about the importance of learning about themselves and about the world of work in order to eventually find a career that’s a great fit for them. They had some time to take inventories and explore on Xello. Ask them to show you what they did and learned! The links to our Freshman Meeting Packet and to Xello are on your freshman’s Google Classroom, and we’ve attached the packet below. – AHS Counselors
We met with all 9th graders during their physical science classes to introduce ourselves and to share some tips & tools for 9th grade success. We also talked with them about the importance of learning about themselves and about the world of work in order to eventually find a career that’s a great fit for them. They had some time to take inventories and explore on Xello. Ask them to show you what they did and learned! The links to our Freshman Meeting Packet and to Xello are on your freshman’s Google Classroom, and we’ve attached the packet below. – AHS Counselors
| ahs_freshman_meeting_packet_2021-22.pdf |
CAREER CONNECTIONS
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FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
Rochester Community Schools via Chartwells Food Service Staff will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to RCS students in all grade levels, thanks to flexibilities provided by the USDA's National School Lunch Program. Students can take advantage of these free meals served in their school cafeterias on regular school days. No registration is required.
Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will have a weekly curbside distribution at West Middle School and signup is required in advance. RCS Virtual Campus families should visit the website listed below to register for free curbside pickup.
Please use this link to access daily menus, nutrition details, RCS Virtual Campus food registration, and additional information about Chartwells food services at RCS: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
Rochester Community Schools via Chartwells Food Service Staff will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to RCS students in all grade levels, thanks to flexibilities provided by the USDA's National School Lunch Program. Students can take advantage of these free meals served in their school cafeterias on regular school days. No registration is required.
Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will have a weekly curbside distribution at West Middle School and signup is required in advance. RCS Virtual Campus families should visit the website listed below to register for free curbside pickup.
Please use this link to access daily menus, nutrition details, RCS Virtual Campus food registration, and additional information about Chartwells food services at RCS: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Student Chromebooks
We are continuing to deploy student Chromebooks, by appointment only, on Tuesdays 7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. through December 14. Parents are encouraged to schedule a Technology Services Appointment using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153 . Direct parents and students to our website for new Chromebook or service.
Student Chromebooks
We are continuing to deploy student Chromebooks, by appointment only, on Tuesdays 7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. through December 14. Parents are encouraged to schedule a Technology Services Appointment using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153 . Direct parents and students to our website for new Chromebook or service.
- Parent/Student Requesting Technical Support - If a student/parent needs technical assistance or has lost their device, please direct them to the Technology Services page on our district website https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services
- Parent/Student Requesting Help with ParentVue/StudentVUE - If a student/parent needs help with ParentVUE or StudentVUE, please direct them to the website https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue.
- Students Needing a 1:1 Device - If you are working with parent and determine that they either require a new device, should swap an old 3120, or should swap a defective device – please send them the link to schedule a Technology Services Appointment: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153
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 rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
AHS 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.
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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
ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES FOR WINTER SPORTS!
All students who participate in any sport must have a physical filled out and turned in by the beginning of practices. We kindly ask that BOTH pages be filled out completely. Your student will not be able to participate in practices or games if we do not have the physical with all sections completed.
Please click here for the forms required by the MHSAA
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 in the athletics
office at (248) 726-5272 or at aelston@rochester.k12.mi.us.
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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
