Dear Parents,

Happy Monday!! Special congratulations go out to our Girls’ Basketball Team for a great season. They lost a tough State Championship game but should be proud of all they accomplished this year. Even though we did not win the game, we did win the Sportsmanship Award. Our fans, parent, coaches and parent should be proud of this recognition because it shows that we have great character even in defeat!!!

Our wonderful Drama Department will have it spring production, Annie Get You Gun, this week. They have worked hard and I am sure their performance will be exceptional. Hope to see you at one of the performances. Show times were sent in a previous e-mail.

The following information is being provided to help keep you informed. Have a great week.

· Special Recognition

Our Band had a wonderful performance at their recent Adjudications!! Kudos go out to Joe Fischer and our incredible band students. Bravo!!!

Congratulations! RHHS has 3 out of the 28 total Maryland State winners continuing on to the national level of Reflection Contest competition.

Music/Award of Excellence
Senior Division: Kathleen Hawkings

Visual Arts/Award of Excellence
Senior Division: Michelle Seu

Literature/Award of Merit
Senior Division: Mikkel Snyder

Congratulations to Matt Steinberg! Matt entered an essay contest sponsored by the Howard County Commission for Women. This year's theme was "Taking the Lead to Save the Planet" and required the applicants to describe either a contemporary or historical woman who has excelled in protecting the environment and our planet. Matt wrote about Mrs. Lower, our outstanding science teacher. The commission chose 2 winners (1 winner from grades 6-8 and 1 from grades 9-12) and Matt was the High School winner. Matt read his essay during the Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Howard Community College and was given a $200 bond.

Congratulations to Ms. Miller and the Science Olympiad Teams who recently hosted the regional competition at River Hill!
RHHS placed FIRST in the Regional competition this past Saturday. The tournament was held here at River Hill and we housed over 120 students. Our 2-fifteen member teams won 11 First place medals, 9 Second place medals, and 3 Third place medals. The team competed against other Maryland schools (including Centennial, Marriotts Ridge and Atholton) in 21 events in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering.

Our team is very thankful to all of the teachers and parents who have helped our team be so successful. It would not be possible without the dedication from so many people. We had teachers here write exams. We had teachers and parents come in to judge events. The science department supplied all of the materials we needed as well as the technology equipment from the Information Center and we had tons of Student Volunteers from NHS who were invaluable. And of course, Ms. Della and her awesome crew that helped us set up and clean up! Mr. Tim Ryan, our coach of the year, met with each student doing the construction events; a huge part of our competition.

We also had judges from Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland so it was quite exciting. We were also lucky to have two members from the Board of Education come as well as a representative from the science office (Deb Batzer) to do our Awards ceremony.

Congratulations to both River Hill Science Olympiad Teams and good luck at States on March 28, 2009. Keep Studying!!!

· Guidance Update

AP Exam Registration: Now is the time to register for AP Exams. The registration form may be downloaded from the following website: http://home.comcast.net/~billpuls/2009REGS_RH.html
PLEASE FILL IN FORM ON-LINE AND THEN PRINT
· Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to River Hill High School.
· For additional information about registration Mrs. Peedin at Jan_Peedin@hcpss.org .
· Students can drop forms off in guidance anytime
· A $20.00 lATE FEE NOW APPLIES.

Attention 9th and 10th graders: The Career and Technology Office is offering a Career Academy Summer Camp June 29 through July 2, 2009 at the Applications and Research Laboratory on Route 108 in Ellicott City. The Camp hours are 8am-12noon. The program that is open to 9th and 10th graders is Automotive Technology. Applications and brochures for the summer camp are available in guidance.

River Hill High School PTSA Scholarship Application 2008-2009: The purpose of the River Hill High School Parent Teacher Student Association Scholarship is to encourage young people to further their education in an academic field pursued in college (junior , community, or 4-year) or trade school. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must: Be a senior attending River Hill High School, be a 2008-2009 RHHS PTSA member, along with at least one River Hill PTSA parent member. Student and parent’s membership must be paid by January 1, 2009, Show serious effort toward good scholarship and evidence that he/she has achieved at their level of ability, complete an application and give it to Mrs. Pizzo in the guidance office for her signature. The completed application must be received in the guidance office on or before Friday, May 1, 2009. Consideration Criteria and Award Use: The RHHS Guidance Office will make the selections based upon experiences with the student, academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and quality of the student statement, Scholarships will be awarded based upon the student's level of ability, i.e.; not all awards will go to the students with the highest grade point average or the most extra-curricular activities, Scholarships may be used for attendance at a 4 year college, 2 year college, or trade/ technical school. Winners will be announced and scholarships will be presented at the Senior Awards Ceremony. Scholarship checks will be mad e out directly to the student, Five (5) scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded.

Upcoming College Visits:

A 2008 graduate from River Hill High School, Michelle Shankar, will be visiting River Hill High School on Thursday, March 26 at 9am to share information about Dartmouth College. Any junior or senior who is interested in meeting with Michelle should sign up in the guidance office.

· Calendar of Events


Monday, March 16, 2009
B Day
Break Dance (Ives) 2:20-3:30pm (MT)
I Drive Smart 2:30-5:45pm (232)
Ho Co Film Fest (Sasser) 5:15-9:00pm (136)

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
A Day
SOAR 2:15-3:15pm (134,135,136)
SAT Prep (Kump) 2:30-4:30pm (234)
Dance Rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm (MT)
GLAX vs. Churchill (JV-4 V-4)
Soccer Meeting (Kaiser) 5:30-7:30pm (IC)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
B Day
Math Study Hall
Computer Sci Exam Review (Contney) 2:15-4:15pm (245)
Break Dance (Ives) 2:20-3:30pm (MT)
I Drive Smart 2:30-5:45pm (232)
Tennis Scrim @ Arundel (3:30)

Thursday, March 19, 2009
A Day
SAT Prep (Cook) 2:30-4:30pm (247)
Dance Rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm (MT)
Boys LAX Dinner (trench) 4:00-6:30pm (SD)
Spring Musical Annie Get Your Gun (7:30)

Friday, March 20, 2009
B Day
FBLA Celebration 2:20-4:00pm (SD)
Tennis @ ReHS (3:00)
V SB @ ReHS (4:00)
JV SB vs. ReHS (4:00)
GLAX @ MRHS (JV-4 V-5:30)
BLAX vs. MRHS (JV-5:30 V-7:00)
V BB @ ReHS (4:15)
JV BB vs. ReHS (4:15)
GLAX @ MRHS (JV-5:30 V-7)
Spring Musical Annie Get Your Gun (7:30)

Saturday, March 21, 2009
SAT Prep (Tappis) 9:00am-12:00pm (144)
Track @ ReHS (10:00)
HCRP Music Tech 12:00-4:00pm (203)
Drama Cast Dinner (Land) 4:00-6:00pm (SD)
Spring Musical Annie Get Your Gun (7:30)

Sunday, March 22, 2009
Spring Musical Annie Get Your Gun (2:00)

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