For the Week of March 28, 2022
Important Dates
March 25: Spring Recess begins at the End of Day, Districtwide
March 26-April 3, 2022: Spring Recess
April 4: Classes Resume
March 26-April 3, 2022: Spring Recess
April 4: Classes Resume
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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: MRS. LISA NEWMAN
Mrs. Newman’s 9th grade Physical Science students were using spring scales and balloon rockets to learn about Newton’s Third Law of Motion. Students used spring scales to gain an understanding of how the action and reaction forces behave during different scenarios, discovering they are always equal. The balloon rockets allowed students to calculate velocity and acceleration while observing the role Newton’s Laws play in making the balloon move. This hands on activity provided the classes with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of what is meant by every action has an equal and opposite reaction while having a little fun.
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NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders (and future Highlanders)!
As we get ready for spring break we have a few items that the PTSA will be addressing when we return. We are looking for parents to chair and co-chair the Teacher Appreciation Committee. This is a great opportunity to provide fun events for our staff and meet other parents. We also have some PTSA Board vacancies as well as other committee co-chair opportunities next year. Please contact Kate Bass at kbrennan8@gmail.com for more information.
Does your student need service hours? We are looking to assemble backpacks with canned food, socks and toiletries for the homeless in Detroit and need students to lead the project. If interested, please contact Kim Kelly at kimedkat@live.com.
Do you have old board games taking up space in your closet? The Green Schools Committee is collecting gently used games in order to re-purpose them in the cafeteria and student spaces. A collection bin is located in the main office and collection will begin when we return from break.
I wish everyone a safe and healthy Spring Break and hope everyone enjoys a well-earned rest as we gear up for the last months of the school year!
Kim Kelly
As we get ready for spring break we have a few items that the PTSA will be addressing when we return. We are looking for parents to chair and co-chair the Teacher Appreciation Committee. This is a great opportunity to provide fun events for our staff and meet other parents. We also have some PTSA Board vacancies as well as other committee co-chair opportunities next year. Please contact Kate Bass at kbrennan8@gmail.com for more information.
Does your student need service hours? We are looking to assemble backpacks with canned food, socks and toiletries for the homeless in Detroit and need students to lead the project. If interested, please contact Kim Kelly at kimedkat@live.com.
Do you have old board games taking up space in your closet? The Green Schools Committee is collecting gently used games in order to re-purpose them in the cafeteria and student spaces. A collection bin is located in the main office and collection will begin when we return from break.
I wish everyone a safe and healthy Spring Break and hope everyone enjoys a well-earned rest as we gear up for the last months of the school year!
Kim Kelly
PTA
Online workshop explores careers in public service. Earn service hours for participation.
The Rochester Community PTA Council Legislative Committee will present a virtual student workshop called Personal Stories of Public Service. The presentation, tailored for middle-school and high-school students in Rochester Community Schools, invites public servants and professionals to share information about their careers and pathways to advocacy.
The interactive workshop will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Two panels will feature local, state and federal-level public service professionals speaking directly with students and answering questions about how to make a difference in their communities.
Advance registration is required and attendees can choose to participate in part or all of the program. Click here to register for the Zoom webinar. Or copy and paste link: https://rochester-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-EWJpS7HQfyunjWgFcW3sg.
Students may earn service hours for their participation. For more active participation as a student moderator or to research candidates and submit questions in advance, please complete this form and you will be contacted with additional details: https://forms.gle/C415M3EMxh4HECEC8.
For more information on this career exploration and student learning opportunity, please contact Jennifer Cordon Thor at jenthor2000@gmail.com.
The Rochester Community PTA Council Legislative Committee will present a virtual student workshop called Personal Stories of Public Service. The presentation, tailored for middle-school and high-school students in Rochester Community Schools, invites public servants and professionals to share information about their careers and pathways to advocacy.
The interactive workshop will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Two panels will feature local, state and federal-level public service professionals speaking directly with students and answering questions about how to make a difference in their communities.
Advance registration is required and attendees can choose to participate in part or all of the program. Click here to register for the Zoom webinar. Or copy and paste link: https://rochester-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-EWJpS7HQfyunjWgFcW3sg.
Students may earn service hours for their participation. For more active participation as a student moderator or to research candidates and submit questions in advance, please complete this form and you will be contacted with additional details: https://forms.gle/C415M3EMxh4HECEC8.
For more information on this career exploration and student learning opportunity, please contact Jennifer Cordon Thor at jenthor2000@gmail.com.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This important date raises awareness of transgender peoples and the discrimination they face worldwide. Transgender members of society are over four times more likely than their cisgender counterparts to experience assault, violent or victimization. Even worse, in 2021 alone, over sixty transgender peoples in the United States were murdered purely for their gender identity. Each day, organizations around the world including HRC, GLSEN, and even our GSA, are continuing the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students in our schools and communities.
95.5 FM - MOJO IN THE MORNING
AND BIGGBY COFFEE
Administration and Staff along with Safe-Ed Staff are enjoying BIGGBY Coffee during Charity Week!
PAC
The PAC is an organization dedicated to empowering families of students receiving special education services through communication, education, and support with the purpose of obtaining the finest programs and services available within the Rochester community.
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.
AHS SENIOR VOTER REGISTRATION
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SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY (SANP)
FOR THE CLASS OF 2022
The Senior All-Night Party for the Class of 2022 is coming soon. We need your help!
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 on June 2.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
We are looking for volunteers and donations to make this a wonderful night for our graduates! Please consider helping in the following ways:
If you haven't already registered for the party, check it off your list now! Tickets are $90 which includes 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.
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, updated one-page flyer: Senior All-Night Party Flyer Updated
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 on June 2.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
We are looking for volunteers and donations to make this a wonderful night for our graduates! Please consider helping in the following ways:
- VOLUNTEER to assist with the party. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER.
- DONATE prizes and party items. CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE.
If you haven't already registered for the party, check it off your list now! Tickets are $90 which includes 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, updated one-page flyer: Senior All-Night Party Flyer Updated
PARENTS ONLY!
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SENIORS ONLY!
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2021 - 2022 SENIOR YEARBOOK
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
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The Class of 2022 Academic Recognition for seniors has been announced. These are preliminary lists of the seniors who, according to our records, have achieved one of the three levels of academic recognition. The senior recognition is based on:
- Weighted Cumulative GPA at the end of first semester.
- Students completing and passing all AP courses counted toward recognition.
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 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 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 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.
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Click the link https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rUNEYlWgtDQdXBSEcb5dEtPNcCA6seUYRbc2-rWgbiw/present?slide=id.gd5be3f3c70_0_0
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
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
Hello Parents and Students,
There are approximately 700 students across the district who do not have a device, out of the 14,700+ RCS enrollment. A School Messenger went out today to each of these families to inform them of a deployment on Friday, March 4 at the Administration Center. Please take advantage of this opportunity. There is NO APPOINTMENT necessary – we will be issuing devices as they walk in between 7 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. High school students can pick up their own device if they bring the Device Agreement Form already signed by their parents.
As always, parents can also make appointments on Tuesdays 7 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. through the link on RCS Technology Services website. Call us directly at (248) 726-3191 if you wish to make special arrangements to reach some of those families who need special accommodations.
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.
Hello Parents and Students,
There are approximately 700 students across the district who do not have a device, out of the 14,700+ RCS enrollment. A School Messenger went out today to each of these families to inform them of a deployment on Friday, March 4 at the Administration Center. Please take advantage of this opportunity. There is NO APPOINTMENT necessary – we will be issuing devices as they walk in between 7 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. High school students can pick up their own device if they bring the Device Agreement Form already signed by their parents.
As always, parents can also make appointments on Tuesdays 7 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. through the link on RCS Technology Services website. Call us directly at (248) 726-3191 if you wish to make special arrangements to reach some of those families who need special accommodations.
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 rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
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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 SPRING 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.
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.
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
