River Hill HighPrincipal’s UpdateNovember 5th, 2007
Happy Monday!! Wow, what a weekend for the Hawks!! The Marching Band came in 1st at the Marine Corps Invitational in Annapolis, our Cross Country Teams (Boys and Girls) were Regional Champs, our Girls' and Boys' Soccer Teams as well as our Volley Teams advanced in the State playoffs, and the football team stayed unbeaten as they head towards the playoffs. I hope to see you at the many competitions, as our teams and the band continue to advance. I would also encourage you to attend our Drama Production, “It’s A Wonderful Life” this week. Our students have worked very hard and their performances are always incredible. The following information is being provided to help keep your informed.
· Congratulations
Three students were omitted from last week’s list of Maryland Distinguished Scholars. We apologize. Maria Martello - Distinguished Scholar - Honorable Mention Amy Martz - Distinguished Scholar - Honorable Mention Jeffrey McHale - Distinguished Scholar - Honorable Mention. Congratulations, Maria, Amy and Jeff!
Marching Band The River Hill Marching Band performed Saturday evening at the Marine Corps Invitational in Annapolis, Maryland. The Marching Band captured 1st place in Group III Open with a season-best score of 90.85, keeping them undefeated for the season. River Hill also won awards for Best Music, Best Percussion, and Best Effect. They were also awarded the U. S. Marine Corps "Esprit de Corps" award for "the high school band which best exemplifies our Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment through the overall effect of their performance. The thrust of the award is patriotism, precision, and professionalism through its conveyed message."
The Band next travels to Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands, for the Northern States Championships, and then to M & T Bank Stadium for the National Championships.
This is what their journey has looked like so far... 9/15 @ Westminster 73.0 1st Place Best Visual, Best Music, Best Effect, Best Percussion
9/29 @ Herndon 79.35 1st Place Best Visual, Best Music, Best Effect, Best Percussion
10/6 @ Centennial 82.70 1st Place Best Visual, Best Music, Best Effect, Best Color Guard, Best Percussion
10/20 @ Century 85.10 1st Place (STATE CHAMPIONS) Best Music, Best Effect, Best Percussion
11/3 @ Naval Academy 90.85 1st Place Best Music, Best Effect, Best Percussion
Ecology Club/NHS FREE HOME ENERGY AUDITS are available for residents of the River Hill High School community. You will receive 2 FREE energy saving CFL light bulbs and a packet with energy saving tips to lower your energy bill and carbon footprint. The students have been through SEAT (Student Energy Audit Team) national training. Please contact Susan Lower at slower@hcpss.org and please write Home Energy Audit in the subject area.
Regional Sports’ Update: Volleyball hosts Oakland Mills today at 5 PM for Region Quarterfinal Girls Soccer will host Mt Heron Tuesday 11/6 at 5 PM for the Region Championship Boys Soccer will host Oakland Mills Tuesday 11/6 at 7 PM for the Region Championship
· Guidance Update
Parent Conferences will be held Monday, 11/19, 5-8pm Tuesday, 11/20, 11:45-2:45 Tuesday, 11/20, 5-8pm Wednesday, 11/21, 7:15-2:45
Parents may log on to Pick-A-Time starting Tuesday, Nov. 6th at 12:00 noon, link at www.hcpss.org/rhhs . The system will be turned off Thursday, Nov. 15th at 12:00 noon. Parents will need their student's ID number in order to reserve conference times. Student ID numbers can be found on the interim report, schedules and also on report cards. ID numbers cannot be given out over the phone.
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