Happy Tuesday!!  Wow, another great weekend for the Hawks!!  Our Drama Department had a successful production (Bravo!!), our Girls’ Soccer Team won a state playoff game, our Football Team won their final regular season game, Cross Country Team did very well at the Regional Meet (Girls were First and Boys were Second) and the Volleyball Team won their first playoff game.  Go Hawks!!

Report cards will be coming home next week.  Check our web site for information regarding setting up a parent conference during Thanksgiving Week.  The following information is being provided to help keep your informed.

Parent conferences will be held on Monday, Nov. 23, Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25.  Parents will be able to schedule conferences from Thursday, Nov. 12 at 12:00pm - Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11:59 pm.  Conferences can be scheduled from River Hill High School's website.  Simply click on PickaTime, and then follow the Parent instructions.  Parents must have their student's ID number in order to schedule.  This number is located at the top of your student's schedule or previous report cards. 

DRAMA NEWS - Auditions for the Spring Musical, Me and My Girl

Audition Preparation Workshops

In an effort to make auditions run more smoothly, we will offer some preparatory workshops.

Tuesday, November 10 (3:30 -  4:30) in the choir room

Vocal Audition Workshop taught by Amy Hairston

Come to learn music from the show to use for vocal auditions

Thursday, November 12 (5:00  - 7:00) in the mini-theatre

Dance Audition Choreography Workshop taught by Dana Keane

Come to learn the audition dance combination

Please wear comfortable clothes and dance shoes or sneakers.

Friday, November 13 (2:30  - 4:00) in the mini-theatre

Dance Audition Choreography Workshop taught by Becca Gover and Sophie Keane

Come to learn the audition dance combination

Please wear comfortable clothes and dance shoes or sneakers.

Audition Dates – Location (River Hill auditorium)

Monday, November 16 (2:30 p.m.  -  5:30)

Dance Auditions

Tuesday, November 17 (2:30 p.m.  - 5:30)

Vocal Auditions

Wednesday, November 18 (2:30 - ?)

 Callbacks

Friday, November 20 (2:10 p.m.)

 Cast list posted in Theatre Arts hall

Rehearsals begin January 3, 2010

Performances, March 3-7, 2010

For a detailed information packet or for questions contact Pam Land at pland@hcpss.org

STUDENT SERVICES UPDATE

Cap and Gown Ordering:       Seniors have already received their Cap and Gown order forms and a representative of the company will be at River Hill on November 10, 11, and 12 during all lunch shifts to collect the forms. In addition, a representative will be at River Hill on November 11 from 5:30pm-7:30pm to meet with parents and collect forms.

Thanksgiving Letters for US Military: Mr. Ives in the Student Services Office will be collecting letters for soldiers in the military to send out during the Thanksgiving holiday.  Students can write their own letters and drop them off in Mr. Ives' office or they can come after school on November 17, 18, and 19, 2009 to write letters in the Student Services Office.  There are plans to make care packages for soldiers during the upcoming holidays in December and information about this will be forthcoming.  Thank you for your support of our soldiers in the armed forces.

Financial Aid Night: Financial Aid Night will be Monday, November 16 at 7pm in the Information Center. Dr. Herm Davis will be the presenter. He will be giving tips on how to fill out the FAFSA Form and explaining how financial aid is awarded. The Financial Aid Night originally scheduled for November 10^th is canceled.

Mock SAT Exam at Wilde Lake High School: A SAT mock test will be administered on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at Wilde Lake High School.  The fee for the mock test will be $10 (cash).  Please return the registration form and pay the testing fee to Mr. Rose in room 238 by Friday, November 13, 2009.  Students who are registering outside of Wilde Lake should report by 7:30 a.m. to register the day of the test.  There will be no refunds for those students who miss the test.  The test is open to the first 100 students who register. Wilde Lake High School in conjunction with Studyworks (SAT PREP source) has established the SAT mock test in an effort to prepare students for the SAT.  Studies show that students do better the second time they take the SAT.  It is our goal to let the mock test represent the first time.  A representative from Studyworks will give a presentation and provide each student with a written analysis on a date to be determined.  On the day of the test, students who are pre-registered should report to Main Street (Front lobby Wilde Lake High) by 7:45a.m.; students who are not registered should report by 7:30 a.m.  All students should bring two #2 pencils, a calculator, and a snack.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Rose at (410) 313-6965 or by email:  erose@hcpss.org.  Students who do not attend Wilde Lake should email Mr. Rose to reserve a spot.

Scholarships:

Columbia Association Spirit of Columbia Scholarship: The Columbia Association Board of Directors instituted a scholarship program to offer up to six $2,500 education awards to graduating high school seniors who exhibit exceptional efforts in providing community service in the Columbia area.  Student who attend a Howard County public or private school, live in Columbia and maintain a C average, are eligible to apply for the scholarship award. Eligibility Criteria: Exhibit exceptional efforts in community service to benefit Columbia residents. Be a June 2010 graduating senior from an accredited public, private, or parochial high school in Howard County. Reside on assessment paying property or have a parent/guardian who works full-time on CA assessed property. Have a cumulative GPA of C or better (2.0). Submit proof of acceptance to full-time post secondary school program (college or technical) before receipt of the award. Call 410-715-3175 for a verification form if parent/guardian works, but does not live, on assessed property. Applications are in the guidance office.  Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2010. Applications are also available on the website www.columbiaassociation.com or by calling 410-715-3175.

Upcoming College Visits:

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Check out the week’s activities at the following website!!!

http://web02.hcpss.org/school_calendars/FAV1-000974A7

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