RHS Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Dear Raymond High School Families,

Welcome back to school!

            The first several days at RHS have been exciting and productive for all the students and adults.  We welcome a number of new teachers, aides, and an administrator to our staff this year including; Ms. Spencer – math, Mr. Hoffman – French, Mrs. Buell – science, Mrs. Coomey – science, Mr. Yelgin – guidance, Mrs. Buckley – assistant administrator, Mrs. Joe – English, Mrs. Lampron – English/special education, Mrs. McCarron – nurse,

            On the first day of school our freshmen were welcomed and participated in an orientation for two hours prior to the upper classmen arriving.  The administration met with each class on the first day and reviewed the new emergency procedures, the academic expectations, and the behavioral expectations at the high school. 

            All students received a parent-student handbook and emergency contact forms on the first day and those forms are due back in to the students RAP advisor.  If your family did not receive a handbook please contact the main office as this is an important reference guide for the school year.  The school calendar is printed in the student handbook.

            As Parents or Guardians raising these young people you are vital members of the Raymond High School Community.  We encourage you to get involved in any way you are able.  Our first Parent Support Organization (PSO) meeting is September 17, 2007 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the high school conference room.  Our fall open house will be October 4, 2007 from 5:30-7:30 PM.  I look forward to seeing you all.

Sincerely,

Kirk Beitler

Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

                        September 17               PSO Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM in the conference room

                        September 19               Picture Day

                        September 21-22         Home Coming Events

                        September 27               First Quarter Progress Reports Distributed

                        September 28               No School

October 4                    Open House 5:30-7:30 PM

State and Local Testing

            In the next few weeks ninth and tenth grade students will be taking the Northwest Education Association (NWEA) assessment in math and language arts.  These assessments are used to assist teachers in designing instruction for their students.  During the month of October the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) will be administered to the eleventh grade. 

Important Reminders

It is very important that your child is on time for the start of the school day which begins at 7:30 AM.  When students are late they get off to a bad start and on the fourth tardy they will receive a detention.

If your student is absent, please call the school in the morning to let the office know why your child will not be in school.  If you do not call the office you should expect a phone call from the main office.  When your child returns from an absence they must bring a note to the main office to have the absence excused.  Attendance is one of the most important factors in school success.

All prescription medication must be brought to the school nurse, Mrs. McCarron, with original instructions.  Please call Mrs. McCarron if you have any questions.