Mustang Roundup - News from your PTSA

Week of March 12th, 2023

IMPORTANT DATES

March 15 - Support Grad Night at MOD pizza

March 16 - Support RHS Band at Red Robin

March 18 - Mock ACT Exam

March 19 - Shop at EVEREVE to support RHS Choirs

March 25 & 26 - Equity in Family Engagement Conference

March 30 - Support RHS Choir at MOD Pizza

March 31- Last day to order hanging basket to support Grad Night

PTSA NEWS

Reminder for Spring Practice ACT (Online or In-person)

Our last Practice ACT exam for this academic year is fast approaching. Students interested in taking this exam are urged to quickly sign-up.

These full-length practice tests, administered by Princeton Review, offer students the opportunity to practice test taking strategies and determine baseline scores prior to taking the official SAT and ACT college entrance exams. Scores are not reported to anyone other than the student.

Students are encouraged to sign up online at the earliest and can choose to take the practice exam online or in-person.

Spring Mock ACT exam (Online or In-person) - Saturday, March 18th, 2023, 9am - 12:45pm
Online Strategy Session - Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, 6:30pm

Deadline to register- Sunday, Mar 12th, 2023

Please sign up online here.

2023 RHS PTSA Senior Scholarships

The 2023 RHS PTSA Senior Scholarships application is now open.

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for scholarships of $1000 which may be used towards payment of tuition at a two-year college, four-year college, vocational school, room and board for on-campus housing, or required textbooks.

Applications are due on April 17th, 2023.

For more information, visit here.

2023 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available

Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to roll out our 2023 Scholarship Program! Council offers several student scholarships and two $500 staff scholarships each spring.

This year's Student Scholarship Program will include 15 scholarships of $1,250 each:

8 Merit scholarships
1 LWEA/Teeley scholarship (funded by the LWEA)
2 Perseverance scholarships
1 Turnaround scholarship
1 Two-year, technical or vocational scholarship
2 At-large scholarships

Applications for both staff and student scholarships are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, March 29th. LWPTSA Council's Scholarship Program is funded by money raised at our annual scholarship fundraising auction, by annual donations from the 44 PTAs/PTSAs in the LWSD, the LWEA, and by donations from the greater community.

Download the Student Scholarship Application (PDF)
Download the Staff Scholarship Application (PDF)

Questions? Please contact LWPTSA Council's Scholarship Program chair, Brooke Gialopsos, or find more info here.

Equity in Family Engagement Conference March 25th & 26th

Would you like to learn from national and local experts and hear diverse family voices.

Become empowered to create welcoming, inclusive, equitable schools

that support the achievement of all students?

You can attend the Equity in Family Engagement Conference and find out the latest equitable school-family partnership strategies, models and research from renowned national and local experts. Hear parent and student voices. Take amazing workshops and get inspired to transform your school.

The conference will be held from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, March 25th and 9:00am-12:00pm on Sunday, March 26th. This is a live, remote event and sessions will not be recorded.

If you are interested, able to attend the entire conference, and want to bring change to RHS; please reach out to Felice at treasurer@redmondhsptsa.org about how this fits with our School of Excellence plan. Your registration my be covered through the program.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers needed for ACT/SAT test prep Saturday March 18

RHS PTSA is looking for 2-3 parent volunteers for the upcoming Practice (Mock ACT) at RHS. Volunteering duration will be up to 2 hours, between 8:30am - 12:30pm at Bldg. B at RHS on Saturday, March 18 2023. Volunteering includes being on site while students take exam and helping the proctor or students if required.

E-mail volunteers@redmondhsptsa.org for questions or to volunteer.

RHS Student Volunteer Opportunity

The junior scientists of Wilder Elementary need you! We are looking for high school volunteers to supervise activity stations at the Wilder STEM Night & Science Fair.

The STEM Fair is from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on March 30th and will include student project viewing plus math games, science and engineering activities, interactive demonstrations, science and math focused art, and tons more.

Arrive at 5:45 for a quick orientation, then have fun assisting attendees as they participate in activities.

You'll have a great time AND volunteer hour credit is available! High school students are required to have an approved student volunteer form on file, which can be found here.

RHS students can return their completed form to their school office or email to volunteers@lwsd.org

You can sign up here.

Email any questions to stem@wilderptsa.net

Volunteers Needed for PTSA Award Committee

Award Committee - We are looking for PTSA members who would like to promote, review, and select recipients for RHS PTSA awards. This appointed committee will help to recognize our outstanding volunteers and staff who have played an integral part in our success throughout this school year.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email volunteers@redmondhsptsa.org

FUNDRAISING

Support Grad Night while enjoying a delicious meal out

Dine out at MOD Pizza (Bella Bottega) on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 (all day) to support Grad Night.

Location: 8900 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Fundraiser Code: MODGIVES20

Grad Night Hanging Basket Fundraiser

Support Grad Night and brighten your garden with a beautiful hanging basket. Baskets are 12", and you can choose a sun or shade basket.

Orders are due by March 31st.

Pick up baskets on May 12th, just in time for Mother's Day (pick up time between 1-3pm).

Order your hanging baskets here.

Show Your Spirit With a RHS Blanket and Decal!

Get cozy, show your spirit and support our Grad Night fundraiser! Blanket sales will help make Grad Night affordable for RHS grads. These soft double-sided blankets are 60"x80". Blankets will be available for pickup at the end of March. Limited quantity available. In addition, school decals are available for purchase!

Place your order here.

RHS BOOSTERS & CLUBS

Dine Out to support the Redmond High School Band

Dine out at Red Robin on Thursday, March 16th between

5-10 pm.

20% of your purchase will be donated to the Band Boosters.

Thanks for supporting your RHS Band program!

Shop at EVEREVE and Support RHS Choirs

Just in time for Spring Break! Stop into EVEREVE at Redmond Town Center on Sunday, March 19th, 11am - 6pm and update your Spring or vacation wardrobe. 15% of all purchases benefit our RHS Choirs and YOU end up with a new spring outfit!