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A quarterly publication of the RHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association www.dentonisd.org 940-369-3000 5101 East McKinney Denton, TX 76208Billy Ryan High School PTSA Newsseptember 2012Volume 21, Issue 1Important Dates9-10 OPEN HOUSE6-7:30pm9-13 NorTex College Fair9-14 Homecoming9-15 Homecoming Dance,UNT Gateway Center,8pm-12am9-21 Registration deadline forOct. 27 ACT test,actstudent.org9-28 1st six weeks ends10-1 Underclass pictureretakes10-1 PTSA meeting, 11:30am10-4 Registration deadline forNov. 3 SAT test,CollegeBoard.com10-6 SAT test,CollegeBoard.com10-8 NO SCHOOL,teacher/staffdevelopment10-12 Through 10-14Validation10-17 PSAT/NMSQT Test,Newsletter deadline10-18 Renaissance Breakfast8 am10-18 Through 10-19 Seniors order caps &gowns10-22 Through 10-25TAKS exit level retest10-27 ACT test,actstudent.org10-29 PTSA meeting, 11:30am11-1 Registration deadline forDec. 1 SAT test,CollegeBoard.com11-2 Reflections deadline11-2 2nd six weeks ends11-2 Registration deadline forDec. 8 ACT test,actstudent.org11-3 RHS Arts & Crafts Show11-3 SAT test,CollegeBoard.com11-19 Through 11-23 NOSCHOOL HOLIDAYFrom the desk ofVernon Reeves, PrincipalWelcome to the 2012-2013 school year. BillyRyan High School has built a reputation ofVernon Reevesacademic, artistic and athletic excellence. Ourtradition of excellence is a direct result of thetremendous effort and hard work by our students, parents, faculty andstaff. Your membership in PTSA helps us maintain these goals ofexcellence. Our PTSA has been recognized on numerous occasions forhaving more parent volunteer hours than any school in Denton ISD.Our PTSA is a big reason why Ryan is the “HOME OF CHAMPIONS.” Weare looking forward to working with you to build strong relationshipswith our students and parents.Go Raiders!!!!Welcome to the HOME OF CHAMPIONS.Retake pictures for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will beMonday, Oct. 1.Yearbooks will be sold online again this year at www.Smart-Pay.com. Letterswill be sent later this month with ordering information.Information on senior ads will be mailed to parents of seniors in midSeptember. If parents do not receive information or have additional questions,they may call Karen Guenther at 940-369-3074 or email her at kguenther@dentonisd.org.Parents who signed an objection form during registration need to be awarethat this means your student may not be pictured in the yearbook or listed inother school publications. We will be sending letters to those students alongwith a release form. If you signed the objection in error, you may return theform to Karen Guenther or Jaci Smalley by Oct. 1 in order for your student’spicture to appear in the yearbook. You may contact Karen Guenther or JaciSmalley if you have questions about the form.Sick kids and school to send or notto send?That is the question!Information on this subject and more is available on the www.dentonisd.orgwebsite. Just click on departments at the top, and then go to health services.Katherine Myers, thank you for proofreading!Juniors & SeniorsVisit with 250 Collegesand Universities atTuesday, September 13, 20126:30 - 8:30 pmUNT ColiseumIn addition, there will be thefollowing informational forums:Financial Aid Forum: 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.Getting Into College: 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.For more info:essc.unt.edu/recruitment/nortex.htmlWh at ’s In s id e2 PTSA President,PTSA, Fundraising3 Renaissance,Yearbook, Calendar4 PTSA Board,Counselor Corner,Gradespeed5 AP, PSAT/NMSQT,Student Assistance,Parking6 G-Force, Arts &Crafts, Clubs7 Clubs8 Reflections, Tennis,Clubs9 Clubs, Spring Break10 AFJROTC11 Sponsors12 RHS Arts & CraftsShow,PTSA Membership
Link Your KrogerCard to RHS PTSAIt’s easy and free!Kroger is giving away 1 million to local charities!Help us get a piece of the pie by linking your KrogerPluscard to RHS PTSA today. If you were one of the proud RHSfamilies who helped PTSA earn 1088 last year, THANKYOU! Each April 30th,Kroger deletes allNeighbor to Neighborinformation and beginsopen enrollment for thenext year. The 2012-2013 enrollment period is underwayand continues through December 31, 2012. If you linkedyour KrogerPlus card to PTSA for the 2011-2012 schoolyear, you will need to re-link your card this year.You can link your KrogerPlus card to PTSA bypresenting the barcode below to the cashier the next timeyou check out. The cashier will scan your card and thenthe barcode to link you to our organization. If you preferto use the self check-out lanes, scan the barcode after youhave scanned your KrogerPlus card. It’s that simple!Once the process is complete, you will be enrolled as asupporter for the remainder of the current program year!Every time you shop, a portion of your sale will becontributed to the Neighbor to Neighbor fund. We will beawarded a percentage of the 1 million payout that reflectsour number of qualifying purchases made within theprogram year.Hurry! The deadline to link your KrogerPlus card toRHS PTSA is December 31, 2012.If you would like more information on the Neighbor toNeighbor program for RHS, contact Cheri Dixon atcjdixon39@gmail.com. Additional information isavailable at www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com.Welcome to Ryan High School!Welcome back, on behalf of the Ryan High SchoolPTSA! We look forward to a great 2012-2013 schoolyear. We are so proud of our Ryan students, who notonly exemplify excellence in academics, but in finearts, athletics and service within our community.Ryan High School truly is the “Home of Champions!”We are also proud to have an administration, facultyand staff who are dedicated to our students’ welfareand success.Parent involvement is essential to student success,and we have many areas where RHS parents canvolunteer. For 2011-2012, Ryan High School had thedistinct honor (again!) as the Denton ISD campuswith the most volunteer hours logged! We would liketo continue that distinction this year, but in order todo so, we need your help. If you are interested ingetting involved either as a volunteer and/or with thePTSA board, please contact Jenifer Fuller, volunteercoordinator, at jenifer005@msn.com, and she canhelp you get plugged in. You are also welcome toattend one of our monthly PTSA board meetings, heldon the first Monday of each month at 11:30am in theconference room near the main office. We would loveto have you.Please consider joining PTSA this year if you havenot already done so, especially if you are a senior. Thedues help fund scholarships, staff appreciation, andthe newsletter. Also, each year the PTSA awards seniorscholarships, and in order to be eligible to apply, youmust be a member by October 1, 2012. Membership is 6.50. Look for a membership application in thisnewsletter and sign up today.Sincerely,Karen Fortune,RHS PTSA President, 2012-2013jkfortune@verizon.netRHS Parent/Teacher/Student AssociationPTSA is active and involved at Ryan High School,offering volunteer opportunities, awarding studentand teacher scholarships, promoting school and spiritactivities, hosting staff appreciation events, andenhancing communication through the Ryan PTSANewsletter, sent quarterly to all Ryan families.MEMBERSHIP is open to any Ryan parent, familymember, teacher, staff, student, or community member.You Make A Difference –Please Join Us!Membership dues are 6.50 per person and fundevents like Senior Scholarships, staff appreciation andthe Ryan PTSA Newsletter; a portion also goes to theState and National PTAs. Seniors who join PTSA byOctober 1 are eligible for PTSA scholarships awardedin May.There’s something for everyone, whether you givean hour, a day, once a week or once a month. We areglad to have you as a part of the Raider experience!Committees include: Spirit Wear – Occasionally sell T-shirts duringlunches and/or home football games. Arts In Education – Help with the PTA ReflectionsContest in the Fall. Time commitment is flexible. Arts & Crafts Show – Help beforehand with PR,signs, or set-up. Help the day of by unloadingvendors, or working at the front door, concessionsor door prize table. Validation – Occurs once every six weeks for 2 daysduring all lunchtimes. You can help once or everysix weeks. Renaissance Breakfast – Help host a breakfast orprovide food. Newsletter – Help to find ad sponsors or help with“mailing parties” four times a year, folding andlabeling newsletters for mailing. “As Needed” Volunteer – Add your name to ourvolunteer list to be called or contacted by e-mailwhen an event comes up. PTSA members help withRegistration, Open House, Homecoming and someStudent Council activities such as Prom, etc. PTSA Meetings – 1st Monday of each monthfrom 11:30am to 1pm in the Main ConferenceRoom across from the RHS Main Office. Anyoneinterested in attending is welcome!Donate to Renaissance Without Spending A Dime!Kroger cashier: Please scan customer’sKrogerPlus Card at the beginning of the order, and thenscan the above barcode. The customer’s KrogerPlus Cardis now enrolled in the Kroger Neighbor to NeighborDonation Program.2— B i l l y Ryan High Scho o l PT S A New sThank you to all of the RHS families and faculty who used theirreloadable Kroger Gift Cards last year to help raise 1,461.51 forthe Renaissance Program.The Kroger Gift Card Program for the 2012-2013 school year isopen September 1, 2012-May 31, 2013. To get started, purchase areloadable Kroger Gift Card for 1.00 from Cheri Dixon. The cardalready has 1.00 on it, so it really doesn’t cost a penny. The next time you shop at Kroger, stop bythe service desk and load as much as you like onto the card. Use it to buy groceries or fill up yourcar at the Kroger gas pumps. These special gift cards are linked to RHS Renaissance so each timeyou reload, Renaissance earns 5%.For more information on the Kroger Gift Card Fundraising Program, contact Cheri Dixon atcjdixon39@gmail.com.
Ryan High School RenaissanceWhat is Renaissance?Renaissance is a national program establishedby Josten’s to recognize, reward, respect andreinforce academic success in ALL students,encouraging pride in academic achievement. Itis a partnership of faculty, parents, andcommunity to support excellence and academicimprovement. At Ryan High School, all studentsare eligible to participate and more than 1200students qualify for Validation each year.Who Are We?RHS Renaissance Faculty Sponsor:Jayme Kiraly & Sharla GilhomeParent Committee:A subcommittee of PTSA/Renaissance BoardTeacher Committee:Selects Raiders and Scholars of the MonthCriteria:Diamond: “A” average per six weeksEmerald: “A/B” average per six weeksRuby:“A/B/C” average per six weeksRewards and Incentives:Renaissance T-shirts, off-campus lunch (Diamondonly and for those who validate all 5 times), drawingsfor merchandise, scholarships, exam waivers, freetickets (Diamond)/50% discount (Emerald and Ruby)to RHS home football games, priority parking(Diamond/Perfect Attendance), etc.Show your Renaissance spirit by wearing yourRenaissance T-shirt on Thursdays!Validation:The most important word in Renaissance next toexcellence! Students MUST validate their Renaissance/School ID card each six weeks to receive rewards andincentives. Validation is sponsored by the ParentCommittee and usually takes place for two days afterreport cards are issued. Exam waivers and some otherincentives are based on validating each six weeks.Watch for validation dates in the Renaissancetrophy case in the front hall; announcements will alsobe made over the PA system.Renaissance Breakfasts:On the third Thursday of every other month,sponsored by the Parent Committee, to honorScholars and Raiders of the Month; and Staff Memberand Teacher of the Month.Renaissance Arts & Crafts Show:Saturday, November 3, 2011 - yearly fundraisersponsored by the Parent Committee to help underwriteprogram costs.Parent volunteers are needed for Validation,Renaissance Breakfasts, the Arts & Crafts Show andother activities. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, JeniferFuller, at Jenifer005@msn.com.RHS PTSA/ RenaissanceCalendar 2012-2013Meetings11:30am RHS Conference RoomMeetings are open to all PTSA members.August 6February 4September 3March 4October 1April 1October 29April 29December 3May 20January 7Renaissance Breakfasts7:45am Renaissance HallOctober 18April 18December 13May 16February 21ValidationOctober 10-12March 7-8November 15-16May 16-17January 17-18Newsletter FoldingAugust 31February 1October 24April 5Arts & Crafts ShowSaturday, November 3Perfect Attendance CelebrationsOctober 9March 5November 13May 21January 15Off-campus LunchOctober 18March 20November 28May 22January 24YearbooksDon’t be left out in May. Order your yearbooks now at www.Smart-Pay.com.Senior Ads for YearbookStudentsPictures*Validation is an academic awards programrewarding all students with passing grades (A’s,B’s, C’s) every six weeks.Don't Forget to Activate Your PTSA MembershipSee the Calendar above for other Validationdates.Parents of seniors will be receiving information in mid-September to reserve space for Senior Messages.Parents may also contact Karen Guenther at 940-369-3074 or kguenther@dentoninsd.org for moreinformation. The deadline for reserving space will be mid-October and materials will be due mid-November.Yearbook photos were taken the first week of school. Retakes for the underclass will be Monday, Oct. 1.Ordering of photos may be done online this year. Deadline for senior pictures is Aug. 31.If you purchased PTSA membership(s) at registration, you must activate each membership card that wasgiven to you at that time. Visit pta.org/activate or call (800) 307-4PTA to activate your membership. You willneed the Unique ID that is printed on the front of your card to begin the activation. RHS PTSA is listed as"Ryan , Billy Hi PTSA." It only takes a minute of your time but is required for the first time this year. If youhave any questions contact Dixie Smalley at dixie.smalley@fccdenton.org or 940-390-1240.November PTSA Newsletter DeadlineThe deadline for the November PTSA Newsletter is October 17. If you have information to communicateto parents, teachers, and students between October 31 and February 8, please send your articles togary@acordinfo.com by October 17.Remember to Validate* October 10, 11 or 12 inthe main hall and receive a free RenaissanceT-shirt and other rewards!Publication’s Title:Billy Ryan High SchoolPTSA NewsIssue Date:September 8, 2012Statement of frequency:Published QuarterlyAuthorized Organization’sBilly Ryan High SchoolPTSA5101 E McKinney STDenton, TX 76208-4630name and address:S e pt e m ber 2 0 1 2 —3
Ryan High School PTSA/Renaissance Board 20122013PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerKaren FortuneEmily TaylorErin Cunningham-AndersonBeth rcunningham@att.netmamawhis@yahoo.comPTSA Standing Committees:Administrative Representative Fred Younkman fyounkman@dentonisd.orgAuditorJulie Kajiharakajihara5@verizon.netAudtiorDelie Fisherdelieivey@aol.comAuditorJennifer Grellhesl jgrellhesl@gmail.comMembershipDixie Smalleydixie.smalley@fccdenton.orgVolunteer CoordinatorJenifer FullerJenifer005@msn.comArts in EducationSheila FinnFinnSGF@aol.comStaff AppreciationLaura Clibbensl-clibbens@ti.comAssistantWhitney Gohlke whitney@gohlkepools.comPies-NovemberCecelia McCormack cmc5911@verizon.netNewsletter: EditorGary Acordgary@acordinfo.comFolding/MailingJulie Kajiharakajihara5@verizon.netAssistantDelie Fisherdelieivey@aol.comNewsletter SponsorshipHannah Pawleyhlr30093@yahoo.comStudent Council Parent Rep Cari Craft-Huntcraftcari@msn.comDenton Council of PTAs Rep Amanda McLeod amanda1mcleod@hotmail.comConcessions-UIL & Crafts Show Mishelle Burksburkswurks@aol.comCo-chairMary Bielefelddavidnmary@cebridge.netKroger Share & Gift CardsCheri Dixoncjwarren39@gmail.comPTSA/Renaissance Scholarships Teresa Starretttstarrett13@msn.comSenior ReceptionCatherine Sotocathy soto@cebridge.netSpirit WearJenny Burdgejennylburdge@gmail.comRenaissance Committees:Teacher CoordinatorJayme Kiralyjkiraly@dentonisd.orgTeacher CoordinatorSharla Gilhome sgilhome@dentonisd.orgValidation/T-shirtsCari Craft-Huntcraftcari@msn.comCo-chairVickie Schultzdandvs@centurylink.netOff-campus LunchCarol Dickerson texbygawd@yahoo.comCo-chairVickie Schultzdandvs@centurylink.netPerfect Attendance Coordinator Debbie Jacksondyjdebbie@aol.comBreakfast CoordinatorAmanda McLeod amanda1mcleod@hotmail.comArts & Crafts Show:CoordinatorStacy Holmanbsholman1@yahoo.comAdvertising/P.R.Nita Actonhouseofacton@verizon.netVendor/Booth InfoJackie Jacksongljackson@charter.netVolunteer CoordinatorStephanie Lundgren stepslun@yahoo.comMailingKaren McPherson mkke943@verizon.netScholarshipsTeresa lations to Senior Nadia Rosales whose recent articlewas published in The Texas Woman’s University’s Student HistoryJournal, Ibid. Her work is entitled, “Trepidation in America: MyGrandmother’s Account of Growing Up During World War II andthe Cold War.” Nadia was awarded first place in the TWUDepartment of History and Government essay contest last spring.Any students interested in the essay contest or in studying historyor political science at TWU should contact Mrs. Calabrese in Room206 for more information.4— B i l l y Ryan High Scho o l PT S A New sCounselors’ CornerOffice hours for counselors are from 8:15a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with scheduledappointments between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.Because our schedules are so varied withpresentations, meetings, and conferences,please call for an appointment to assure ouravailability to meet with you. To make anappointment, please use the informationbelow to call or email your child’s counselor.Welcome Back!The Counseling Department has madesome changes in order to help our studentsachieve their greatest potential, and we aretruly looking forward to a fabulous year. Wehave added a fifth academic counselor,changed our alpha assignments a bit, andmoved one of our members into the positionof Freshman Counselor to aid our incoming9th graders with transitioning and achieving.Our new assignments are as follows:Rebecca Coley, 9th grade counselor,940-369-3018, rcoley@dentonisd.orgErica Chupp, 10th-12th A-D,940-369-3020, echupp@dentonisd.orgNicole Dampman, 10th-12th E-La,940-369-3022, ndampman@dentonisd.orgErin Coulter, 10th-12th Le-Ri,940-369-3020, ecoulter@dentonisd.orgLori Herbst, 10th-12th Ro-Z,940-369-3021, lherbst@dentonisd.orgPatsy Chilcote, Career Counselor,940-369-3025, pchilcote@dentonisd.orgWe also have counselors designated todeal with students’ needs in areas other thanacademics. They are:Anne Scaggs, Student AssistanceCounselor, 940-369-3028, ascaggs@dentonisd.orgAudra Williams, Social Worker,940-369-3035, awilliams@dentonisd.orgWe are excited to have the use this year ofa new college and career preparationprogram called Naviance, which we will beintroducing to our students throughout thefall. We will begin the program with seniorsin September, followed by freshmen inOctober, and juniors and sophomores inNovember. You will be getting additionalinformation as implementation continues.Also in September, academic counselorswill be meeting individually with each seniorto talk about what to do as they face the laststeps in preparing for their future educationand/or career. We will send notices to theseniors about a week ahead of time, and ifparents are available, they should feel free tojoin seniors at the time listed. Theseappointments will last about 15 minutes andwill be scheduled back-to-back, so we mustmake sure to start each one right on time!Seniors and juniors should also plan toattend the NorTex College Fair on Thursday,Sept. 13, at the UNT Coliseum. Over 200colleges will be represented, and there willalso be presentations on financial aidopportunities. To register for the conference,go to www.gotocollegefairs.org.Freshmen will be completing their CareerScope assessment in September as well. Thisprogram is used to help freshmen determinesome career options that meet with theirinterests and skill sets. It is the first
9-13 NorTex College Fair 9-14 Homecoming 9-15 Homecoming Dance, UNT Gateway Center, 8pm-12am 9-21 Registration deadline for Oct. 27 ACT test, actstudent.org 9-28 1st six weeks ends 10-1 Underclass picture retakes 10-1 PTSA meeting, 11:30am 10-4 Registration deadline for Nov. 3 S
