Announcements

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

The ASVAB test will be administered next week on Tuesday, November 24th. If you have already signed up for the test, you will be sent a pass on Monday, November 23rd. If you have not signed up and would like to do so, please come in the Counseling Center by the end of the day on Friday, November 20th.

ATTENTION INTERACT CLUB MEMBERS

Don't forget about our next meeting on Tuesday, November 24th. You may start bringing canned food items for Adopt-a-Family.....Or, you may bring money for food items to be purchased.

GREAT GATSBY

Copies of the Great Gatsby have come in....the purchase price is $13.00 in the RRHS Library

NHS TURKEYS

If you want to show your favorite teacher how much you appreciate them, buy a Hand Turkey from NHS in the Student Center during lunch. The teacher with the most turkeys will win a Starbucks Gift Card!

NSHS MEMBERS

There will be a NSHS meeting today in Room 128, Sra. Jones' room. The afternoon meeting will be at 4:20 p.m. Be sure to pick up your t-shirts and pay your dues, which are $12 this month, unless you have already paid. Hope to see you there!

ATTENTION BOYS SOCCER:

All paperwork needed in order for you to be included in tryouts is due no later than November 24th. Please bring the paperwork to Coach Brown in Room 603 between 8:30 and 9:00 on or before the due date. Tryouts start the following week.

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:

Please come by the Counseling Center for a pass to the Westpoint College visit on Monday, November 23rd, at 9:30 a.m. It will be a 45-minute presentation in the Library.

ACTION SPORTING GOODS

This Friday and Saturday, Action Sporting Goods will be having a tent sale at their location in Downtown Round Rock. All RRHS students who are interested in purchasing equipment, clothing, cleats/spikes, etc., may do so at a TEAM Discounted rate for Friday and Saturday only. Please come see Coach Carter for a flyer with a coupon. Also, anyone interested in trying out this spring for the Baseball Team needs to go to the RRHS Baseball Website and fill out the survey under coaches Message Center. If you have any questions, please see Coach carter as well. Thanks!

DECA MEMBERS

Holiday Fundraiser started November 12th and ends December 1st. Please come by room 203 if you haven't received your catalog.

AVA CROFFORD YOUTH CITIZENSHIP AWARD

The Ava Crofford Youth Citizenship Award is given in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by young people to home, school, community, country and world. Come by the Counseling Center for application details. The deadline is December 1st.

ATTENTION ART CLUB

To find out about upcoming meetings, visit Mrs. Carson's teacher web: Art Club Blog. The next meeting is November 23rd.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The photography club's next meeting will be on Thursday , November 19th, at 4:30 pm. in room 123. Come join!

THANKSGIVING MEAL

A special Thanksgiving Meal will be served in the Cafeteria on Thursday, November 19th. Make plans to attend this year's thanksgiving dinner...Roasted turkey with mashed potatoes and a whole wheat roll, green beans, pumpkin bar with topping  served with cranberry sauce and poultry gravy. Juice D'Lite or milk is offered with the meal.

Happy Thanksgiving from Food Services!

REFLECTIONS PARTICIPANTS ADVANCE

Congratulations to the following students whose Reflections entries have advanced to the next level of competition:

• Jami Mendoza (3 pieces)
                                   
• Jenna Hernandez
                                   
• Krysten Cruz
                                   
• Vanessa Yeley
                                   
• Karl Dyches

• Corrin Thompson
                                   
• Nancy Bui
                                   
• Emma Venish
                                   
• Abigail Quintanilla

• Adjorkor Awusie
• Kristina Chaka
• Andrew Schultz

• Tony Redmer

SENIORS ACCEPTED TO TEXAS A&M

For those of you who have been accepted to Texas A&M, come by the counseling Center this week to learn of a special leadership conference opportunity. Deadline is January 15, 2010.

BOOSTER CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 

RRHS will host it's second annual Spirit Bazaar on Tuesday, December 1st in the student Center form 4 to 7 pm. Students, faculty, parents, and community members will be able to do some holiday shopping, while our clubs and organizations raise money for their events. If you would like to reserve a table at the Spirit Bazaar, please contact Cindy Barry in room 105.

ATTENTION SENIORS

Diplomas will be ordered the week after Thanksgiving break. Only Seniors who have turned in their blue diploma sheet will have their diploma ordered. Please turn in your completed blue diploma sheet "before" the break. Extra sheets can be picked up in the Counseling Office.

SENIORS

January 21st - Senior meeting at 11:30 to talk about announcements and cap & gown.

January 28th & 29th, Herff Jones will be on campus to take orders for announcements.

If you are interested in studying medicine and attending A&M University, come by the Counseling Center for information on the  application for Partnership for Primary Care Program. The deadline is December 1st, so come as soon as possible!

ATTENTION ALL SCHOOL-SPIRITED STUDENTS:

Homecoming may have come and gone but we all know the spirit still lives!  Do you regret not buying a beautifully designed 2009 Round Rock Homecoming Shirt? Well, now is your last chance! For only $5.00, all sizes are available for you and can be found in Ms. Trcka's room, P 2A!

T-shirts may only cost $5.00 but know that you are making a wonderful contribution to a great cause. Come get your shirts!! We will be waiting.

ATTENTION GIRLS 14-17

Are you a young women between the ages of 14 and 17, who volunteers in your community or school? Are you someone who sees challenges instead of obstacles?....Hope instead of despair? If your a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. Come by the Counseling Center for application details. The deadline is November 20th.

PTSA'S COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE AND EXTENSION

Forms from summer service can now be turned in until November 6th, and the form has been updated to allow volunteer hours from a “for-profit organization on a case by case basis”. This would include service at a nursing home or hospital. The new form can be found here. If families have not received confirmation by email that the hours have been documented, please contact Denise Houghton at dandrguard-dragonforce@yahoo.com.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS

The Texas Lions Club is sponsoring 3 different scholarship contests: 

1. Diabetes Awareness Essay
2. Drug Awareness Speech
3. Outstanding Youth Award'

Please come by the counseling center for an application.

PLÁTÍCA DE LA ESPERANZA

Come join us for a conversation on hope. Weekly support groups for Spanish speakers. We will be gathering 700 in the 9th grade office area. We will be offering coffee and pastry, and lots of information, support and fellowship. Every Tuesday in September, October, November and December. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more info click HERE.

LATE BUS

Beginning MONDAY, SEPTMBER 14TH, the LATE BUS will be available!! In order to ride the bus, you must have attended a teacher tutorial or novanights in Building 800. Your teacher will provide the pass that allows you to ride the bus. The Late Bus will be available Monday - Thursday at 5:30p.m. in the bus loading area.

NOVANIGHTS

Are you behind in credits? Do you need help studying for TAKS test? Do you need to make up an exam and your teacher is unavailable? Do you need help with your school work?

Students, Novanights is open in building 800 from 4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please remember that you MUST have your ID.

CHANGEMAKERS

ChangeMakers, the young grant maker's council for the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, is ramping up for the new year! ChangeMakers engages youth in active philanthropy -- through studying community needs, prioritizing a focus issue and investing charitable dollars. ChangeMakers offers a rewarding opportunity to get those volunteer hours. All high school students living or attending school in Round Rock are welcome! For meeting dates, registration, and other details please see the webpage!

http://my.pingg.com/joinchangemakers

RRHS E-News

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Project Graduation 2010:

Round Rock High School Project Graduation 2010 will be held on graduation night, Saturday, May 29, 2010. This post-graduation, chemical-free celebration is held in a safe environment for our graduating seniors and their guests. The alarming number of alcohol and drug-related deaths that have occurred nationwide following commencement ceremonies has made Project Graduation a vital tradition at RRHS.

This event is organized and funded by the non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, Proud Dragon Parents, and staffed entirely by volunteer, senior parents. We are expecting more than 500 students at the party. To make this night happen our budget is over $40,000. To raise that much money, we need your help!

There is no cost for the seniors to attend the party; however, school funds cannot be used. That’s where Proud Dragon Parents come in. Together, we plan and raise the money for a night of food, refreshments, games, activities, music, entertainment, tournaments, prizes, and much more. Every dollar contributed toward Project Graduation is a tax-deductible donation to benefit our students.

Please consider contributing in honor of your graduating senior. Every dollar helps and no student will be turned away from attending the party for lack of a donation. The number of students attending Project Graduation has increased every year, and most students choose to attend. We plan on making it a celebration they won’t want to miss!