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Superintendent's Message
Dear RBHS Students, Families, Staff, and Community,
 As you may know, the District 208 Board of Education completed a facility assessment (including a life safety study) in November 2013. Two needs identified in the assessment were the replacement of the tennis courts and the replacement of the home and visitor bleachers in the stadium. The current courts, which sit on a small plot of land owned by the District next to the stadium, are more than 25 years old and have serious surface and drainage problems. The stadium stands are significantly older than the tennis courts and have multiple safety and compliance issues. Another identified problem that has plagued the District for years is that it does not own any parking space. Currently, the District has use agreements with the Village of Brookfield (Rockefeller parking - $14,000 annually) and Brookfield Zoo (parking lot adjacent to the high school's main entrance - $18,000 annually). While we work with the Zoo to gain access to the lot whenever possible, it is ultimately their land, and we have no control over its use and when the gates will be locked. One proposal the District is considering is relocating the tennis courts off of the District's property and constructing a parking lot on the land where the courts currently sit, next to the stadium. This would be one inclusive project to renovate all of the District's facilities west of Golf Road that were not addressed in the last building renovation project. The goal of building a parking lot is to be able to provide staff, students and visitors with access to a parking area that the District owns and can use at any time. The first draft of preliminary plans for the tennis courts, parking lot and stadium were provided to the Board of Education at the April 22, 2014, meeting. We anticipate that changes will be made to the plans based on community input and further development by the architect and engineers. The Board of Education will be conducting Public Facilities Committee meetings to encourage public comments, ideas and feedback. The dates and times of upcoming meetings will be posted on the District's website at rbhs208.net, under the Board of Education tab. We look forward to being able to solve these important issues for our staff, students, families and community. Cordially, Kevin Skinkis, Ed.D.
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Tax Rate Relief
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At the April 22nd Board of Education meeting, Tim McGinnis (CFO) reported that the District has begun investigating refinancing opportunities for approximately $15.5 million from the construction bonds the District sold in 2006. Refinancing the bonds would produce a decrease in the property tax rate for residents. The bonds are not callable until December 2015. The District CFO will be following the progress of the market (interest rates) closely. The bonds sold in 2007 are not callable until December 2017.
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New Trail to Provide Safe Walking, Biking to School
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School Board member Mike Welch and Dr. Skinkis have been working closely with representatives from Riverside, Brookfield, North Riverside, Cook County Forest Preserve, Illinois Department of Transportation and Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tabloski on a plan for a north-south trail connecting 26th Street with Ridgewood Road, and eventually an east-west trail connecting First and Prairie Avenues. The trail would provide a safe route for North Riverside students walking or biking to school. It would also benefit the local community, as it would connect to the Salt Creek Trail system.
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Alumni Achievement Award Nominations Sought
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The Alumni Achievement committee is accepting nominations for the Alumni Achievement Award. The award strives to identify graduates of Riverside Brookfield High School who are recognized for their high level of contribution to society. Award recipients will be acknowledged at a dinner in fall 2014. A commemorative plaque will be displayed at RB. Applications can be downloaded by clicking here, or can be found on the rbhs208.net website under the Community tab, Alumni. |
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Principal's Message
 It is difficult to believe that this is the final Hallways Newsletter of the school year. What a busy year it has been for our students and staff! As a parent, you are aware that the academic rigor at RB does not lighten up as the final day of school approaches. On the contrary, our students are still busy testing, competing and learning. For instance, at the end of April, our juniors took the Prairie State Exam with its ACT and Work Keys portions, the sophomores took a practice ACT test, and the freshmen worked on career lessons in Naviance and on state-mandated anti-bullying curriculum. The standardized tests assess the level of our students' personal knowledge and skills while giving them a perspective on how they compare with other students their age across the state and the nation. The social-emotional and career lessons help our students apply responsible decision-making, goal-setting and interpersonal skills in order to lead satisfying and productive lives.
During May, we will administer approximately 1,112 Advanced Placement tests, covering 20 subject areas. Our students recognize that these tests, while not the only valuable measure of learning, serve as a gateway to future opportunities. We are very proud of their determination to capitalize on the self-improvement courses, the advanced placement courses and national examination opportunities we offer them.
Spring is also a time to pause and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students, particularly those in the senior class. On April 30 the Administration, Board of Education and PTO hosted our Senior Awards Night. On May 7, the Student Services Department will host a Senior Scholarship Reception, thanks to the generous support of our local donors, and our Booster Club's annual dinner to honor our senior athletes will be held on May 18. At some point prior to graduation, we will hold an event that will allow our seniors to get together in celebration of the years of hard work the Class of 2014 has devoted to academics, sports, activities, service and the community. This event, being planned cooperatively between the Student Association and the Administration, is something that makes RB the special place it is. We take the time and effort to appreciate and reward each and every student's positive contributions and personal accomplishments.
Even as our year winds to a close, RB continues to offer our parents and community members the opportunity to enjoy first-rate entertainment and sporting events. Come and witness the wonderful talents of our students. Please refer to our website and this newsletter for details on upcoming events. Of course, the most important event at the end of the year is graduation. Look for helpful information in this newsletter.
As my final year as the Principal of Riverside Brookfield High School nears its end, I am filled with many emotions - foremost pride. I am so proud to have joined the strong group of devoted, bright professionals at RB, who make it their mission to deliver the best possible education to our amazing students. It has been my honor to partner with the wonderful RB parents, guardians and community members, and to serve our extended community. I am pleased that RB has embraced the Six Pillars of Character Counts!, relying on the ethical values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship to guide the behavior and decision-making of staff and students. I have worked hard to make RB a place where students excel in all areas of their lives: academically, socially, emotionally and ethically.
Thank you for making these past four years such a positive experience. As I move on to the next phase in my professional career, I will always carry a soft place in my heart for RB, for I know that it truly IS great to be a Bulldog!
My hope is that your school year ends on a positive note. Once it does, have a safe, restful summer break.
Sincerely,
Pam Bylsma "It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life...that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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RB Ranks 16th on Washington Post Challenge Index
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Thank you to all who have fostered the culture of academic excellence at RB that contributed to our appearance once more on the Washington Post Challenge Index for 2014! This year, RB ranked 16th out of 65 Illinois schools on the list and 552th out of 2,025 schools nationally. By comparison, Oak Park River Forest High School is 28th and Lyon's Township is 57th in Illinois this year. For more about how the Index works, click here. |
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Senior Picnic
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On Friday, May 16, seniors will have a chance to celebrate their four years of hard work at a Senior Picnic planned by the Student Association Executive Board and the school administration. There were challenges with scheduling the picnic due to lost days of instruction from emergency school closing days.
In order to keep graduation on the original date, the picnic day schedule must be arranged as follows:
Periods 1-3 Regular Classes/Mandatory attendance*
Period 4A Senior Yearbook distribution in the foyer
Periods 4-5 Football Stadium for a cookout and fun
activities such as softball, balloon toss, bean
bag toss, tug-of-war, Frisbee, lawn games, music,
yearbook signing and hanging out with friends
Periods 6 & 7 Regular Classes for seniors with period 6 and/or 7
finals. Mandatory attendance*
*This is an official attendance day. Attendance is required in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
NOTE: If seniors don't have a 6th or 7th period final and don't want to attend the picnic, they will be free to leave the school premises at the end of 3rd period, 9:55 a.m. Due to classes in session, seniors without period 6 & 7 finals will be unable to re-enter the building on this day until after the 3:05 p.m. bell.
In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in the Field House.
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Graduation and Residency Requirement Reminders
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GRADUATION
Graduation information has been mailed home to families and will be communicated to seniors during their mandatory practice at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact John Passarella, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, at [email protected] or call him at 708-442-7500 extension 2112. Date: May 23, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Indoors/Main Gym/William A. Dudley Gymnasium: If the ceremony is held indoors, due to inclement weather, 4 tickets will be issued per student. Outdoors/Shuey Stadium: If weather permits and the ceremony is held outdoors, 8 tickets will be issued per student. Every person entering the ceremony is required to have a ticket. Students owing any fees will only be issued one ticket. Contact the Business Office immediately to set up a payment plan. SUMMER RESIDENCY EVENT - SAVE THE DATES
July 21 & 22 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. July 29 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Aug 4 & 5 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All families are required to provide current residency documents prior to their children being allowed to attend RB. All residency appointments will be scheduled online. This will enable parents/guardians to select a time slot that is most convenient for them. Log-in and password instructions will be coming in June. Contact Mr. Passarella at [email protected] with any questions.
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There is Still Time to Sign Up for Summer Academics,
Workshops and Camps
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Summer academic and athletic offerings for 2014 are posted on the RB website under the Student tab. Register in the Business Office through May 27. Forms are available online and in the Business Office. Currently enrolled students will be given priority for registration. All tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration. To view the program booklet, go to the Students tab at rbhs208.net and click Summer Academics and Athletics 2014. CAMP COLLEGE: JUNE 9-13
Here's a chance to make extensive progress on your college application. Students will learn about college search and selection topics including financial aid and The Common Application. They will develop a list of potential college options and create a college essay draft. One day may include a college tour. Information and a registration form can be found in the summer program booklet.
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Exam Schedules and Information
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Revised Final Exam Schedule
Please click here to download a pdf of the revised final exam schedule. What to Bring/Not to Bring on Exam DaysPlease click here to access the lists of What to Bring and What Not to Bring, posted on the RB website. AP Testing Begins Soon
Week 1 of Advanced Placement (AP) Exams began on May 5. Week 2 begins on Monday, May 12. For specific test dates, please check collegeboard.org/apstudents. (Morning testing begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Afternoon testing finishes at approximately 4:00 p.m.). Students should check the Bulletin Board outside the Guidance Office for dates, times and room locations. For more information on AP credit, go to collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy. To download the "Bulletin for AP Students and Parents," click here. How to Access AP Scores in the Summer
AP scores will be available online in July. Students will not receive scores in the mail. To get scores, students must sign-up for a College Board account at www.collegeboard.org/register. We encourage students to take this step now and keep their AP number secure for use in July. Check www.apscore.org to find the exact date when you'll be able to access your scores.
PARCC Communication Video Available
The Illinois State Board of Education has posted a new video ( click here) to help engage parents and stakeholders in discussing new assessments for the 2014-2015 school year.
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On Friday, May 16, the 2013-2014 Rouser yearbook will be distributed to seniors during 4th period in the foyer by the cafeteria. Grades 9, 10 and 11 will have their Rousers delivered to their 7th hour classes. A very limited number of books will be available for purchase by seniors for $55 through the Business Office on Monday, May 19. Freshmen-juniors may purchase books on Tuesday, May 20, if any remain. Contact yearbook teacher Kim Hayes with questions at [email protected] |
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RB Follows State, Federal Anti-Bullying Mandates
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RB is known as a caring school where teachers and staff members pride  themselves on making sure that each and every student receives the support needed to be successful academically and emotionally. An essential part of providing a nurturing, safe environment that fosters student growth is to ensure that acts of bullying, intimidation and harassment are actively discouraged and effectively addressed when they occur. Such incidents diminish a student's ability to learn and have the potential to be so emotionally devastating that teenagers can lose their motivation to come to school, and in severe cases, the will to live. Therefore, preventing students from engaging in these hurtful and disruptive behaviors is an important District goal that is stressed to the students repeatedly. All Illinois schools are required by state law to include bullying prevention curriculum and character instruction in all grades, as well as incorporating student social and emotional skill development into educational programs. District 208 Board Policy 7:180: "Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment" aligns with state and federal laws and clarifies what must be done at RB to be in compliance these mandates. We are proud of the proactive steps we take in regard to this issue. If you have any concerns about bullying, harassment or intimidation, please read our bullying prevention brochure, fill out a bullying report (on our website), or call any administrator directly. Open collaboration is the best way to keep improving the school climate for all of our students. For more information about RB's anti-bullying initiatives, click here to download a pdf of an article by Principal Bylsma, or you may find the article on our website under Parents/Forms & Documents. |
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Summer Marching Band Season is Just Around the Corner
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New Band Member Orientation: Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., June 9-27. Be sure to register your new band student in the Business Office.
The Independence Day Marching Band: Rehearsals Monday nights beginning June 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., in preparation for our community performances on July 4. All musicians 6th grade and older are welcome to join us!
The August Field Show Camp (mandatory for all students enrolled in band next year): August 5-8 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The band sends a huge thank you to the School Board and Dr. Skinkis, who approved new marching band uniforms for next year! Mr. Baum said, "Our current uniforms are 20 years old. Many great memories were made in those uniforms, but we will certainly enjoy making music in our new uniforms!"
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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
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Congratulations to 13 RB students who were ranked at the top of the academic ability scale in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Students entered this competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Nine RB students who placed in the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition received the National Merit Commended Scholar designation: Gabriella Bova Rachel Pavlakovic Gregory Catrambone Laura Pellizzari Nichole Cleveland Isabella Soluri Michael Gmitro Timothy Somers Lilly Lisle Approximately 16,000 academically talented seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists, as well as National Merit Finalists including four RB students:
Joseph Aieta Clare Bollnow Katherine Alaks Connor Culloden Connor Culloden was also named a National Merit Novartis Scholar and was awarded one of approximately 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships from the Novartis US Foundation. |
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Students of the Quarter Honored
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On May 9, the school will hold its final Student of the Quarter recognition event of the year. This quarter, teachers were allowed to choose from all six Pillars of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, Trustworthiness and Fairness. We congratulate the following Students of the Quarter:Applied Arts Jack Hayes, Junior: All Pillars
English Erica Fong, Senior: Responsibility
Fine Arts Parley Belsey, Junior: Trustworthiness, Caring
Library Anais Moron Sanchez, Junior: Responsibility
Math Keri Burke, Sophomore: Responsibility
Science Quentin Dreilich, Senior: Caring
Social Studies Lindsey Dowling, Senior: Caring
Wellness Nerija Cuplinskas, Sophomore: Caring, Fairness,
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility
World Language Lizbeth Servin, Freshman: Responsibility, Respect
Leadership Claire Wilson, Senior: Responsibility, Citizenship
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Day of Service
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 On April 26, in conjunction with other local community Arbor Day and Earth celebrations, 255 students, and more than 50 parent and staff volunteers engaged in 24 projects in Brookfield, Broadview, North Riverside and Riverside.
Efforts were coordinated through a joint committee spearheaded by the RB PTO and the Day of Service Student Committee. 
Student artist Nick Schliep designed the 2014 t-shirt logo. Major financial contributions were made by the PTO, the Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside and the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. The After Party celebration was supplied entirely by refreshment and monetary donations from 26 local businesses. Best Buddies Participate in Day of Service Project  Best Buddies held a two-day root beer float sale as their Day of Service project this year. The group selected the Animal Care League to be the recipient of the money raised. They presented the ACL a check for $1,200 on Saturday, April 26, at the Day of Service event. "Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
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RB Keeps on Giving!
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Band Seeks Help Stocking Local Food Pantry
All of RB's bands, orchestras and choirs will perform at the Music Department's Apollo Awards event, 7:00 p.m., May 15, in the Main Gym. That evening, Tri-M, a group of music honor society students, will be hosting a food drive. Please stop by with a non-perishable food item and enjoy a night of music!
A Decade of Donations Hits the Million Mark!
 In April, the Student Association held its tenth annual "Pop Tops for Patients" collection for The Ronald McDonald House to provide housing for families with children in treatment at Loyola Hospital. They collected 175.67 pounds, or 222,573 individual pop tops this year, bringing the final count over ten years to 1.1 million! Congratulations to Mrs. Osburn's class for winning the pizza party for collecting the most - a staggering 44.16 lbs!
NHS Inducts New Members, Sends Girls to School
On April 3, 99 members of the class of 2015 were inducted into National Honor Society. They were selected based upon an application process that displayed their scholarship, leadership, service and character. During their senior year, they will plan and execute a variety of service projects at RB and around the community. Congratulations to all! Lindsay Mynaugh is the NHS sponsor. Also in April, NHS members from the classes of 2014 and 2015 held bake sales to raise money for "Send a Girl to School," sponsored by Heifer International. Through this program, families in third world countries are provided with training and livestock so they can earn the living they need to pay for school fees and supplies. NHS's donation will support sending two girls to school.
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RB Athletes Give Back
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Badminton Team "Serves" Those in Need
 Each athletic team is expected to build Character Counts! ethical values in students by participating in a service project. This year, the Bulldogs' Badminton program worked with The Charity Stripe and helped raise money for families dealing with cancer and United States military veterans. Their April 4 "Serve it up Day!" collected $939.50 for the charity. The girls took turns hitting 50 serves, while every "in" serve went towards the fundraising effort based on the pledges they received. Congratulations to the team and coaches Tom Rocco and Lanette Niemann.
RB Staff and Students Drive to Raise Leadership Funds
The Athletic Department and the JKB Student Leadership group hosted a second Ford Drive Event on April 24. To increase staff participation, there was a competition between departments. The first department to have 100% participation (the Student Services Department) won breakfast and coffee at their next Late Start Professional Learning Community meeting. The fall and spring events raised approximately $4,500, some of which will be used to send newly selected JKB students to the Colorado leadership ranch this summer.
Softball Team Strikes Out Breast Cancer On May 6, the RB softball team held their annual "Strike It Out!"Game for Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising as their Character Counts! service project. To show support for the players, many staff wore pink/denim and donated $5 to the team. They raised $1,000 to donate to research! The event was organized and run by student leaders Ashleigh Murphy and Isabel Pena.
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Bulldogs Rise to the Top at State Events
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 Junior Takes 3rd Place at State Math Meet
Congratulations to junior David Buksa, who placed third in the State Math Competition in Algebra 2 on May 3 at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. The Math Team is coached by Melissa Gordon and Kevin Dybas.
Four FCCLA Competitors Medal at State Competition
The following members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) represented RB at the state competition in Springfield in April. The sponsors are Applied Arts teachers Patti Farlee and Kathy Peterson.
Natalie Gutierrez - Frosted Cakes Conventional 10-12 - Silver Medal
Isabele Pena - Fashion Apparel Display 10-12 - 99% Gold Medal
Christine Gruber & Mimi Pena - International Experience - Silver Medal
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Honor Your Graduate, A Family Member or Friend with a Tribute Walkway Brick
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The Riverside Brookfield High School Tribute Walkway is an elegant way for parents, alumni and community members to preserve the spirit of an  important person or event that changed their life. Placed at our main entrance, your custom engraved paver can honor a student, teacher, friend, family member or event. Phase III of the project begins this summer, so order your paver now! They come in three sizes and make a great gift! Click here to download the order form. Proceeds support the Junior Class Prom. |
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RBTV Students Win Regional & Local Awards
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The National Association of Television Arts & Sciences (Chicago Midwest Chapter/NATAS) awarded RBTV students with two scholarships, a Crystal Pillar Award and Honorable Mention. The Crystal Pillar is the highest honor a high school student can achieve in Television Production. Two scholarships totaling $3500 were awarded to senior Mike Frushour, who has been involved with RBTV for four years and will be  attending Columbia College in the fall. Sophomore Colin Hughes was awarded the Crystal Pillar for video editing and the Honorable Mention for television writing. They will be honored at the 2014 Silver Circle Dinner at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago on May 9. In addition, the CTEC High School Video Festival awarded a first place trophy to Lisandro Resto for his commercial on reusable water bottles, and two second place plaques went to Jason Goo for his Sci-fi movie trailer, and to Robert Ripoli and Mike Frushour for RBTV News. Third place awards went to Mike Frushour and Colin Hughes for Live Event Sports Coverage (RBTV Boys Basket Ball Live), and Live Event Performing Arts Coverage (Orchesis). Congratulations to our talented students and Gary Prokes, their teacher and mentor.
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Talented Student Artists
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Junior Designs Next Student Handbook Cover
Parley Belsey was selected by the Art Department and Principal Bylsma  to design the front and back covers of next year's Student Handbook and Planner. Mrs. Bylsma established the practice of having the cover designed by a current RB art student. "I approach this as an authentic job I am contracting," said Principal Bylsma. "The student meets with me to propose concepts. Once one is approved, the artist must submit sketches, meet deadlines, work with the publishing company, and interface with my assistant." "The intent of the piece," Parley explained, "was to show the climb to success, and how our school could lead to a fantastic future. The stairs, window and kids in the picture are photographs of pieces only in RB, to represent what could be found nowhere else." RB Student Asked to Design Police Department Logo
Officer Katzin of the Riverside Police Department has asked student Rebecca Burke to redesign the Riverside Police Department Arm Patch. Officer Katzin saw Rebecca's art work hanging in Mr. Passarella's office and decided to offer the project to Rebecca instead of the company that designs patches. Rebecca's patch design will move into production and soon be seen on all police uniforms!
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What Parents and Students Need to Know About E-Cigarettes
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Technology has made great advances for education, however, we are very concerned with the technological advancement of electronic cigarettes, or E-cigarettes. The use of these devices is prohibited on school grounds or anywhere there is an extension of the classroom.
 Students caught in possession of an E-cigarette or using one will receive a disciplinary consequence. Electronic cigarettes are considered contraband by the school, and students will be suspended for one day for the first offense and three days for the second offense. Using electronic cigarettes or possession of electronic cigarettes is also a violation of the athletic code. Parents should be aware that E-cigarettes are being used as a way for teens to ingest drugs. In March, a Chicago area high school caught five freshmen using them to ingest THC, the ingredient in marijuana that causes a high. Media reports indicate that when smoked through an electronic cigarette, the effects of THC are 10 times greater than when smoked in a joint or pipe. Article: What Parents Should Know About Electronic CigarettesRecent News: Chicago Tribune Articles
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Jazz Band Performs on TV
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Congratulations to the RB Jazz Orchestra on their outstanding semester of performances, including a feature on CBS Morning News, the Big Band Blast, Jazzapulooza VIII, and a performance at Hackneys of Palos Park, opening for the Brass Tracks Big Band! The Jazz Bands are conducted by teacher James Baum.
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National Library Week: Lives Change @ Your Library
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 Almost 850 students participated in the RB Library's National Library Week activities in April, with the theme Lives Change @ Your Library. They enjoyed Read-a-Latte with school administrators as guest baristas (Principal Bylsma pictured here), a Read-a-Thon where they read 162 hours, a Library Trivia event, and a book trailer popcorn party to recognize the 2014-15 Abraham Lincoln Book Award winners.
Activities were coordinated by RB's Library/Media Department Chair Bridget Wilmot and Librarian/Aide Kirsten Rusinak.
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Kids of All Ages Share a Day of Learning
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 "Bring Your Child to Work" Day was April 25. This national day is set aside to allow children to get a glimpse of their parents' career paths and strengthen the connections between education and work. We welcomed over 70 little Bulldogs to participate in various learning activities.Thanks to all the staff, Administration and Kathy Peterson's Child Development and Health Occupation students for the vital role they played in making this fun-filled day a success. For more photos and information about the Day's activities, click here. |
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Students Get Real with the Chamber of Commerce
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In April, the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce teamed up with our Consumer Economics classes to provide students with a realistic opportunity of living life on their own. The "Reality Store," which was designed by the Chamber, asked students to choose a career and marital status for what they thought they would be doing by age 25. The goal of the activity was to teach students how to live within their means and to budget appropriately so that they will have enough money to live and to put into savings. Thank you to the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Consumer Economics teacher Patty Sarkady for organizing the event and their dedication to our students.
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RB Celebrates Staff Appreciation Week
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May 5-9 marks this year's national Teacher Appreciation Week. At RB, we recognize that every person, and not just our teachers, positively impacts our students. Therefore, the Building Administrative team will spoil staff with treats, surprises, games and drawings throughout the week to celebrate their contributions to RB. One gift will bear this quote, "No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others.
The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude." - Alfred North Whitehead
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French Teacher Poised to Present Nationally
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Madame Laurence Forberg's session proposal called "French Films for Classroom Use" has been chosen for the AP Annual Conference in Philadelphia in July. Congratulations to her for this amazing accomplishment!
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Excellence and Ethics
in Education
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Important Dates
Please check our website for the dates and locations of all performances and events.
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May 9
7:15 a.m.
Student of the Quarter Ceremony
Alumni Lounge May 13
6:00 p.m.Spring Art Show
Art Pit 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
Alumni Lounge May 16
7:00 a.m. Oath Signing & Senior Farewell Alumni Lounge 7:00 p.m.
Shenanigans Show Little Theater May 17
7:00 p.m.Shenanigans Show Little Theater May 30
7:00 p.m. Commencement Shuey Stadium
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Contact Us
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See our website for individual staff email addresses
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