For the Week of April 25, 2022
Important Dates
April 28: Honors Convocation for Senior Scholars
April 29: Dessert Theatre - Series of 1 Acts, AHS Performing Arts Center (Auditorium), 7PM, $5 at the door
May 5: A Night at the AHScars @ 7 PM in the Auditorium
May 6: No School for Students, Districtwide
April 29: Dessert Theatre - Series of 1 Acts, AHS Performing Arts Center (Auditorium), 7PM, $5 at the door
May 5: A Night at the AHScars @ 7 PM in the Auditorium
May 6: No School for Students, Districtwide
MICHIGAN PROFILE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH (MIPHY)
Dear Families of 9th and 11th grade students,
Every two years Rochester Community Schools participates in an information gathering survey regarding student health behaviors. The survey is called MiPHY (Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth) and will take place at school before May 27, 2022. Please view the Parent Notification Form containing more information about the survey along with a Fact Sheet from the Michigan Department of Education and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. If you prefer your child does not participate, please click on this link https://forms.gle/xRYXqU351fL27ye97 and complete the MiPHY Opt-Out Form information. The opt out link is also listed at the bottom on the Parent Notification Form. If your child will not participate in the survey, please complete the MiPHY Opt-Out Form by April 29, 2022.
Every two years Rochester Community Schools participates in an information gathering survey regarding student health behaviors. The survey is called MiPHY (Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth) and will take place at school before May 27, 2022. Please view the Parent Notification Form containing more information about the survey along with a Fact Sheet from the Michigan Department of Education and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. If you prefer your child does not participate, please click on this link https://forms.gle/xRYXqU351fL27ye97 and complete the MiPHY Opt-Out Form information. The opt out link is also listed at the bottom on the Parent Notification Form. If your child will not participate in the survey, please complete the MiPHY Opt-Out Form by April 29, 2022.
SEMESTER 2 EXAMS
As with Semester 1 Exams, and with continued consideration by our district Curriculum team and feedback from our stakeholder groups, which included students, staff and parents, we have made the decision that there will be NO final exams for students to end semester 2. The schedule for June 8, 9, &10 will stay the same.
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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
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found is set up in the hallway outside the main office. Please have your students check for missing items. Thank you!
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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: Ms. Anna Aliota
Currently, the students in AP Seminar are preparing for their last main presentation before the end of course test: The Individual Multimedia Presentation. Students were expected to create a research question based on an examination of source material, find additional information, and put together an argument. Next week, they will present their argument via presentation for scoring, and will be asked to verbally defend their position through a series of questions. The students have put in a lot of hard work over the last few weeks, and I am excited (and proud) to see their finished work.
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AHS STUDENTS HONORED
AT THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
These students will be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.!
Feel free to join us VIRTUALLY at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86899057561
Feel free to join us VIRTUALLY at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86899057561
GSA
On April 22nd, students participate in GLSEN’s Day of Silence. The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration sponsored and led by GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in schools.
The symbolism of this demonstration is a sign of recognition and respect for the rights of those in the LGBTQ+ community, and it is demonstrated all day or a portion of the day—to whatever degree is most comfortable for participants.
The GSA at Adams is extremely happy to facilitate this important student movement and is always committed to promoting equality in our community.
The symbolism of this demonstration is a sign of recognition and respect for the rights of those in the LGBTQ+ community, and it is demonstrated all day or a portion of the day—to whatever degree is most comfortable for participants.
The GSA at Adams is extremely happy to facilitate this important student movement and is always committed to promoting equality in our community.
APRIL IS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH!
Help us to celebrate neurodiversity at Adams!
- Tie dye bracelets will be for sale throughout the month during student lunches for $1.00.
- Stamp or sign our ASD acceptance posters to show your support. Posters will be accessible during student lunches outside of the cafeteria.
- We encourage all students and staff to wear tie-dye on April 29th to show your support for our neurodivergent population.
- Interested in becoming a peer mentor? Ask your counselor, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Burch, Mrs. Kowal, or current peer mentors for more information.
DECA STUDENTS
Attention Highlanders,
This year Rochester Adams DECA has 10 students attending the International Career Development Conference (I.C.D.C) in Atlanta GA., on Friday April 22nd - Wednesday April 27th. They have all qualified in competition to attend this event representing Adams and Michigan DECA at the highest level of competition. They are:
Jackson Borowski – Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making (w Max Cibor)
David Chen – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making (w Matt Reed)
Max Cibor – Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
Michael Hopkins – Automotive Service Management
Zander LoPiccolo – Hotel and Lodging Management
Logan Pams – Business Finance Series
Kiera Raymond – Professional Selling
Matt Reed – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
Chris Rivel – School Based Enterprise
Trina Spuck – Senior Leadership Academy - Aspire
Thank you for your continued support of Adams DECA,
Vince LoPiccolo
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
Important date change…our PTSA meeting in May has been changed to May 24th at 9:30 am.
As we get closer to the end of the year we look forward to all the exciting events for our students. Please consider donating time or items to our seniors for their all night party. They need underclassmen parents to help with the setup as well. This is also a great opportunity for grandparents and other family members to show some love to the Adams community! Signups can be found below in the SANP flyer. While you’re at it, please consider donating to the Honors Convocation afterglow: Honors Convocation Signup
We are celebrating our wonderful staff in May. They loved the last time we did notes of gratitude so we’re doing it again. Parents and students are encouraged to participate. Even if your favorite staff member has all slots full, send notes anyway – they will all be distributed! Notes of Gratitude Sign Up
Kim Kelly
Important date change…our PTSA meeting in May has been changed to May 24th at 9:30 am.
As we get closer to the end of the year we look forward to all the exciting events for our students. Please consider donating time or items to our seniors for their all night party. They need underclassmen parents to help with the setup as well. This is also a great opportunity for grandparents and other family members to show some love to the Adams community! Signups can be found below in the SANP flyer. While you’re at it, please consider donating to the Honors Convocation afterglow: Honors Convocation Signup
We are celebrating our wonderful staff in May. They loved the last time we did notes of gratitude so we’re doing it again. Parents and students are encouraged to participate. Even if your favorite staff member has all slots full, send notes anyway – they will all be distributed! Notes of Gratitude Sign Up
Kim Kelly
ELEMENTARY BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED!
Elena Lopez is collecting gently used/new books for Owen Elementary School in Pontiac throughout April. These books will go towards the kids in the tutoring program I work with and their schools library. I know they will greatly appreciate it! Books can be dropped off in the Media Center in the labeled bin by April 30, 2022.
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.
BUY A BRICK!
A great way to celebrate a student athlete or honor your athletic senior is to buy a brick from the Adams Athletic Booster Club. You can personalize the brick with the students name or a special quote. The bricks are installed in the Alumni Plaza near the athletic entrance. Please see attached form for details.
SENIOR TEXTBOOK & DEVICE RETURN
FOR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CAMPUS STUDENTS
Textbook & Device Return for AHS & Virtual Campus
Seniors are required to return their chrome book (including the AC adapter), textbooks, class novels, and have all associated fines paid in full before they will receive their graduation tickets.
In-person Seniors:
Seniors are required to return their chrome book (including the AC adapter), textbooks, class novels, and have all associated fines paid in full before they will receive their graduation tickets.
In-person Seniors:
- May 11th, 12th & 13th before school 7:00-7:30 & after school 2:30-3:00.
- Please return all textbooks, class novels and devices to the Book Room. Mrs. Kesman will be checking in textbooks/novels and Mr. Garrett Mason will be checking in chrome books.
- May 11th, May 12th & 13th anytime 7:00-3:00.
- Please return textbooks and class novels to the Safe Ed desk inside the Main Office. Label all books with your name on a sticky note.
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.
NHS
Students from NHS are collecting non-perishable food & school supplies for House of Hope, an organization that provides for a local trailer park in Lake Orion. Items can be dropped off in the media center in the labeled box by Monday, May 9, 2022.
THEATRE FUNDRAISER
DESSERT THEATRE
Dessert Theatre is a series of student-directed, performed and written shows. Additional musical performances are also included in this night of fun. Shows include The Importance of Being Urgent, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse and Check Please. The show begins at 7:00 pm and free desserts are served immediately after the performance. $5 recommended donation.
CHARLOTTE'S WINGS BOOK DRIVE
Click the link to the drive: https://a.co/9ogv1nC
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/1dTCgKChCXK84vrfYJOsrzlD80MbSrtUEBpFe_UX0_k0/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
