For the Week of February 21, 2022
Important Dates
February 21-22 Midwinter Recess
February 23 Classes Resume
February 23 Classes Resume
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Hello Highlander Students and Families,
We are in the process of scheduling classes for the 2022-2023 school year. While you are trying to pick your elective courses, our Highlander staff created a Virtual Course Fair to help you in this process.
Please click on the 2022 Course Fair link below. You will find short little videos created by our teaching staff that highlight what each course is all about. We encourage taking some time to explore this Virtual Course Fair document to assist in making the best scheduling choices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click 2022 Course Fair link (below):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzQmwFTWkr6D7rfLKuB0_R6Gd4Q784Lv9TfR-Ehbt18/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars:
We are in the process of scheduling classes for the 2022-2023 school year. While you are trying to pick your elective courses, our Highlander staff created a Virtual Course Fair to help you in this process.
Please click on the 2022 Course Fair link below. You will find short little videos created by our teaching staff that highlight what each course is all about. We encourage taking some time to explore this Virtual Course Fair document to assist in making the best scheduling choices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click 2022 Course Fair link (below):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzQmwFTWkr6D7rfLKuB0_R6Gd4Q784Lv9TfR-Ehbt18/edit?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars:
- March 9, 2022 - 8th grade parent night at AHS from 6pm – 8pm!
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IMPORTANT!
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If your child has an early dismissal please call the attendance line as early as possible in the day at 248-726-5310. This is an automated number that is checked continuously between 6:30am – 3:00pm. Have your student pick up their pass in the morning, during passing time, or at lunch. We do not deliver passes. However, we will deliver a pass if it is a last minute emergency.
Please feel free to utilize the PARENTVUE to report an absence (full day or partial day). Simply note in the COMMENT SECTION, the time of the early dismissal or late arrival.
If you do not call to report the early dismissal you will have to wait until one of our Safe-Ed Security interrupts the class to get the student which can take up to 15 minutes. Once the early dismissal is reported and the student has picked up their pass they are free to meet you in the pick-up loop. You are not required to come into the building.
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/key-information
Please feel free to utilize the PARENTVUE to report an absence (full day or partial day). Simply note in the COMMENT SECTION, the time of the early dismissal or late arrival.
If you do not call to report the early dismissal you will have to wait until one of our Safe-Ed Security interrupts the class to get the student which can take up to 15 minutes. Once the early dismissal is reported and the student has picked up their pass they are free to meet you in the pick-up loop. You are not required to come into the building.
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/key-information
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Hello Parents,
Please note that when you are reporting a Covid-19 Positive case on the automated attendance line*, please include the start date of symptoms. We are following Oakland County Guidance of 5 day minimum isolation from start of symptoms. Your student may return to school after a 5-Day minimum isolation period and NO Symptoms. Please remember to have your student reach out to teachers and check their google classroom.
*(248) 726-5310 - Automated Attendance Line
Please note that when you are reporting a Covid-19 Positive case on the automated attendance line*, please include the start date of symptoms. We are following Oakland County Guidance of 5 day minimum isolation from start of symptoms. Your student may return to school after a 5-Day minimum isolation period and NO Symptoms. Please remember to have your student reach out to teachers and check their google classroom.
*(248) 726-5310 - Automated Attendance Line
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Please be reminded that our main office does not provide water or cups unless it is an emergency. Although, our drinking fountains are all turned off throughout the building, we do have several functioning water filling stations available for your students to get water from. They need to bring a water bottle to school with them each day or a small six pack of bottled water each week. Remember, water is available for purchase during lunch periods in the school store and the vending machines.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest Teacher: Julie Reese
Mrs. Reese’s AP Literature students are currently studying Victorian era literature and are reading Oscar Wilde’s satirical play, The Importance of Being Earnest. As the point of the play is to address social customs (and often the absurdity of those customs), the students learned about calling cards, afternoon tea, the language of flowers, and the importance of courting/marriage expectations. Today, we celebrated together by having our own tea party (complete with cucumber sandwiches!) and shared our calling cards as we began Act II.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
https://twitter.com/drgladysbwest
Do you know about Juneteenth?
It is an important day in history.
June 19th marks the day that in 1865 federal troops arrived to ensure that every enslaved person has been freed. It came a full 2 years and a half after the Emancipation Proclamation. It has then been celebrated every year since. Juneteenth is considered the official end of slavery in the United States. U.S. General Gordon Granger stood on Texas soil and read General Orders No. 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”
Our US History is so rich with information, however, we can’t forget the sad part of our history that enslaved a people based on the color of their skin. Juneteenth is a day of celebration of liberation and freedom and that too is part of history.
June 19th marks the day that in 1865 federal troops arrived to ensure that every enslaved person has been freed. It came a full 2 years and a half after the Emancipation Proclamation. It has then been celebrated every year since. Juneteenth is considered the official end of slavery in the United States. U.S. General Gordon Granger stood on Texas soil and read General Orders No. 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”
Our US History is so rich with information, however, we can’t forget the sad part of our history that enslaved a people based on the color of their skin. Juneteenth is a day of celebration of liberation and freedom and that too is part of history.
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!!
Thank you to everyone who provided time and materials for our Valentine’s Day show of love. Handing out free candy and hot chocolate to students is so much fun that we will be making it an annual event. Your students are so kind, thoughtful, well-mannered and funny that it is a joy to put smiles on their faces. Our staff was treated to chocolate fountains and desserts and love was in the air at Adams!
Attention parents of Juniors – if you are interested in learning more about the Senior all night party by shadowing this years’ chairs, please contact Jen Wood at [email protected]. This amazing event takes many hands to put together and this will be an opportunity for next year’s interested party planners to get all the information they need.
Enjoy the short break with your families and, as always, thank you for your support!
Kim Kelly
NOVI COMMUNITY COALITION
AHS THERAPY DOG
She's here!
RCS FOUNDATION
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY PTA COUNCIL - FOUNDER'S DAY!
Due to the winter storm warning issued for tomorrow, Feb. 17, the Rochester Community PTA Council Founders Day celebration
has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 1.
The Founders Day event, which recognizes nearly 100 volunteers across the district, will take place on March 1 at the Rochester High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 7 p.m. The online silent auction will close at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. Please see flyer for details.
Flyer: PTA Founders Day rescheduled for March 1 .
has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 1.
The Founders Day event, which recognizes nearly 100 volunteers across the district, will take place on March 1 at the Rochester High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 7 p.m. The online silent auction will close at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. Please see flyer for details.
Flyer: PTA Founders Day rescheduled for March 1 .
PAC
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Attention Class of 2022 Parents:
Honor Your Senior!!
Order a personalized yard sign or banner with their senior photo from Adams Athletic Boosters!!
Please see order form below for details.
Honor Your Senior!!
Order a personalized yard sign or banner with their senior photo from Adams Athletic Boosters!!
Please see order form below for details.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
Upcoming 2021-22 Dates
(Clickable link below)
SENIOR DATES AT A GLANCE
2021 - 2022 SENIOR YEARBOOK
SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY FOR THE CLASS OF 2022
AHS Senior All-Night Party for the Class of 2022. Register now!
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 $90. 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 [email protected] or Jen Wood at [email protected].
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 $90. 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 [email protected] or Jen Wood at [email protected].
Families with financial circumstances may contact
Assistant Principal Todd Calcamuggio at 248-726-5200 for confidential assistance.
Click here for a printable flyer.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Dear RCS Families,
We are encouraged by reports indicating a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state. With an increase in vaccine, testing, and treatment access, we remain hopeful that progress will continue.
The following information reflects updated guidance and COVID-19 mitigation protocols from our local health experts.
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, masks will be optional in Oakland County schools and daycares. The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) rescinded the Emergency Order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, which obligated educational institutions to require students, teachers, and staff to wear a face covering to slow the transmission of COVID-19.
It’s important to note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still requires masks on school bus transportation at this time.
Earlier today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) also updated its mask guidance for public settings, to include schools. It is recommended that parents and caregivers assess risk factors within their own families when making personal choices about wearing a mask. The MDHHS states that those with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised could benefit from masking indoors.
We continue to reinforce that at no time will students or staff be discriminated against for their vaccination or mask-wearing preferences. RCS abides by a respect code that ensures all members of our community will be safe, valued, and respected.
The CDC, MDHHS, and the OCHD continue to support layered mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of illness, which can include masks, vaccinations, testing if exposed or symptomatic, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick.
With the updated guidance, schools are not required to contact trace for COVID-19. For questions regarding the OCHD school quarantine and isolation guidance, families can contact the OCHD Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533.
Rochester Community Schools is participating in the MI Backpack Home Tests program, a voluntary at-home COVID-19 pilot testing program offered by MDHHS for K-12 settings.
Parents who opt into the program will receive one test “kit,” which includes two at-home tests. MDHHS will provide the kits and educational materials, and schools will distribute the kits to students and staff who choose to enroll. There is no obligation to participate.
Parents and caregivers who wish to have their student participate in the MI Backpack Home Tests program must complete the online form. Additional details will be provided as soon as the information becomes available.
The MDHHS does not recommend testing for those who have recovered from confirmed COVID-19 in the past three months and remain symptom-free. Any student or staff member who has symptoms of COVID-19 should still isolate at home.
Thank you for your continued support as we adjust to the updated COVID-19 guidance and protocols.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert Shaner
Superintendent
*In the event that a student forgets their mask at home, staff members will offer the student a face covering.*
Dear RCS Families,
We are encouraged by reports indicating a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state. With an increase in vaccine, testing, and treatment access, we remain hopeful that progress will continue.
The following information reflects updated guidance and COVID-19 mitigation protocols from our local health experts.
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, masks will be optional in Oakland County schools and daycares. The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) rescinded the Emergency Order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, which obligated educational institutions to require students, teachers, and staff to wear a face covering to slow the transmission of COVID-19.
It’s important to note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still requires masks on school bus transportation at this time.
Earlier today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) also updated its mask guidance for public settings, to include schools. It is recommended that parents and caregivers assess risk factors within their own families when making personal choices about wearing a mask. The MDHHS states that those with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised could benefit from masking indoors.
We continue to reinforce that at no time will students or staff be discriminated against for their vaccination or mask-wearing preferences. RCS abides by a respect code that ensures all members of our community will be safe, valued, and respected.
The CDC, MDHHS, and the OCHD continue to support layered mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of illness, which can include masks, vaccinations, testing if exposed or symptomatic, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick.
With the updated guidance, schools are not required to contact trace for COVID-19. For questions regarding the OCHD school quarantine and isolation guidance, families can contact the OCHD Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533.
Rochester Community Schools is participating in the MI Backpack Home Tests program, a voluntary at-home COVID-19 pilot testing program offered by MDHHS for K-12 settings.
Parents who opt into the program will receive one test “kit,” which includes two at-home tests. MDHHS will provide the kits and educational materials, and schools will distribute the kits to students and staff who choose to enroll. There is no obligation to participate.
Parents and caregivers who wish to have their student participate in the MI Backpack Home Tests program must complete the online form. Additional details will be provided as soon as the information becomes available.
The MDHHS does not recommend testing for those who have recovered from confirmed COVID-19 in the past three months and remain symptom-free. Any student or staff member who has symptoms of COVID-19 should still isolate at home.
Thank you for your continued support as we adjust to the updated COVID-19 guidance and protocols.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert Shaner
Superintendent
*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 [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
On our website you will find a list of available scholarships.
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 [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
On our website you will find a list of available scholarships.
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.
2022-2023 SCHEDULING MEETINGS
Hello Adams Families!
Please see below for the dates when your student will be meeting with counselors regarding the scheduling process (choosing classes for next school year). We will be presenting to students in their English classrooms to pass out scheduling cards and discuss how to fill them out. Once students and families have completed their cards, they should turn them in to their English teachers. In addition, students are required to input their course requests into StudentVUE before they submit their cards to their teachers. For the final step of the process, Counselor Review, students will come down to the counseling office to meet with their counselor individually to go over their course requests together and ask any questions they may have.
All scheduling materials including our PowerPoint, with the exception of the scheduling card, can be found on Google Classroom. There is also a short video posted on Google Classroom explaining how to enter the courses into Synergy through StudentVue.
Hello Adams Families!
Please see below for the dates when your student will be meeting with counselors regarding the scheduling process (choosing classes for next school year). We will be presenting to students in their English classrooms to pass out scheduling cards and discuss how to fill them out. Once students and families have completed their cards, they should turn them in to their English teachers. In addition, students are required to input their course requests into StudentVUE before they submit their cards to their teachers. For the final step of the process, Counselor Review, students will come down to the counseling office to meet with their counselor individually to go over their course requests together and ask any questions they may have.
All scheduling materials including our PowerPoint, with the exception of the scheduling card, can be found on Google Classroom. There is also a short video posted on Google Classroom explaining how to enter the courses into Synergy through StudentVue.
Looking forward to meeting with your students!
~ AHS Counselors
~ AHS Counselors
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CAREER CONNECTIONS
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EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
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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
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
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 [email protected]
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.
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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 [email protected].
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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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.
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.
Rochester Adams Boys Basketball vs Dutton Farm Fundraiser published in Rochester.Life
Check out the article “Rochester Adams Boys Basketball vs Dutton Farm in Fundraiser” published in Rochester.Life.
Pictured from left to right: Principal Pasquale Cusumano, Varsity Boys Basketball Captains: Justice Mims and Gunner Walters, Dutton Farmers: Jessica Tonti, Kim Staudacher, and Rebecca Smither, and Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach, Jaret Thomas.
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
