RHP seniors receiving some goodies from the Family Association as they arrive to school.

Happy Friday, Husky Community!

On Wednesday this week, seniors were greeted with some sweet treats to start off their school day. Parent volunteers handed out treats in the morning as seniors walked through the gates to celebrate the 24th of this month for the Class of 2024. There are many exciting events planned throughout the year for seniors so that they can enjoy their last year at RHP to the fullest. We’ve already had Senior Sunrise, two sweet monthly celebrations, and the beginning stages of creating the famous senior tiles with Ms. Rudolph. Each senior gets to design and paint their own tile, which ultimately gets arranged into a large collage. It’s one of the unique activities that only seniors get to participate in and what the younger Upper School students can look forward to when it’s their turn. 

Speaking of celebrating seniors, the Boys and Girls Upper School basketball teams will be holding their annual Senior Recognition Night tomorrow, Saturday, January 27 at Harbor College. The ceremony for the boys' team will start approximately at 3:40 p.m., and the ceremony for the girls' team will start approximately at 5:40 p.m. (after the boys’ game is over). Please join us in honoring all the senior basketball players for their hard work and dedication. 

Lastly, this is a friendly reminder that Student-Led Conferences will take place on campus next Thursday, February 1 and Friday, February 2. There will be no classes for students on both days. We appreciate your efforts to be on time for your scheduled conference. Have a pleasant and joyful weekend!

Warmly,

Christina Morse

Acting Head of School

Coffeehouse Day Special Schedule

Please note that for the International Day festivities coming up on February 9, there will be a special schedule for both Thursday Feb. 8 and Friday Feb. 9, with some adjustments to the Upper and Middle School class block schedule.

Please reference the link to view the special schedule.

Yearbook

The 2023-24 Rolling Hills Prep Yearbook is on sale! This year's price is $149.00 and can be purchased at the following link:

Once on the site, scroll down to YEARBOOK PRODUCTS AND ADS and click on SHOP NOW. Enter the student’s grade, for whom you are purchasing the yearbook, followed by their first name and last name. After it has been filled out, click SHOP FOR THIS STUDENT.

Our yearbook staff has been working hard to make this year's edition special. Please reserve your yearbook today as it includes all the events that made this year memorable. If you have any questions, please reach out to Yearbook Advisor Keely Collins at [email protected].

Re-Enrollment Contracts

Due to minor edits and legal review of the 2024-2025 school year re-enrollment contracts, we will have the contracts in Blackbaud by February 9. This delay will result in extending the deadline for signing the contract and paying the 10% deposit to reserve a spot at RHP in the 2024-2025 school year until Friday, February 23rd.  If your family wishes to be considered for Financial Assistance (FA), we will extend the deadline for submitting your application until Friday, February 2nd.  If you are having challenges navigating SSS, to submit your FA application, please contact Bruce Kariya for support in the Business Office at

310-791-1101 x105

or 

[email protected]

Student Led Conferences – Please Sign-Up via Pick-A-Time

An important part of a student's growth and learning is the connection between the school and family. Therefore, having students lead their conferences and share with you about their learning goals and reflections is an important part of our program for all our students. The 25 minute conferences are student-led and in person with parent(s)/caregiver(s) and the student's advisor.

Student-Led Conferences are:

• Thursday, February 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, February 2nd from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please sign-up via the Pick-A-Time button on your Blackbaud Resource Board. Sign-ups will open up today and remain open until Wednesday, January 31st at 9 a.m.

We will be closing Pick-A-Time after this date and time to ensure advisors have their schedules set for Thursday and Friday. Any reason a scheduled time needs to change, will have to be emailed directly to your student's advisor.

If you have any questions regarding Pick-A-Time, please reach out to Adriana Alejandre at: [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding conferences, please contact your student’s advisor and/or Christina Pak at: [email protected].

UCLA Women's Basketball Tickets

UCLA has given us 40 FREE tickets to come cheer on the UCLA Women's Basketball team on Sunday, January 28th at 1:00pm vs. Washington State. Please RSVP for tickets below. This is not a school sponsored trip. Everyone will need to provide their own transportation to and from UCLA Pauley Pavilion. Pauley Pavilion is easily accessible from Lots 4, 7 and 8 ($15 per vehicle).



(Click here to reference the MAP)

International Day

11:00am – 12:05pm: International Day Coffeehouse

12:10pm – 12:50pm: International Day Potluck

We encourage every family to share a dish from your culture!

Table decor is also welcomed.

Drop off food any time between 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Volunteers needed to support with the set up and service of the potluck.

Questions: Please contact Tiffany Neu at [email protected].

Don't miss out on this celebration of global culture.

We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event!

Middle School ASB

Middle School ASB is excited to announce that starting next Wednesday, Jan. 31, we will be grilling burgers in the Husky garden at lunch and hosting activities with the Wellness Club! Show your support for our Middle School ASB as they work hard to fundraise for their upcoming spring dance, all while getting a delicious burger and spending some fun time with other students. Orders will be taken each Wednesday at break. Burgers will be $5 a la carte or make it a combo for $8 and get chips and a drink. This is open to all students. Cash and CheddarUp accepted.

See you in the garden!

Upper School ASB

ASB’s Valentine’s Day Grams! Share the love with your friends, faculty and staff by purchasing Valentine’s Day grams between February 5th – February 13th. They will be delivered during morning advisory on Wednesday, February 14th!

Winter Formal – Save the Date

Stay tuned for more information and ticket sales to come soon!

Come through to Harbor College tomorrow afternoon to celebrate our seniors on the Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, and Cheer teams for Senior Night!

 Upper School Varsity Boys Basketball

Nike Extravaganza: RHP vs Bosco Tech @ Mater Dei HS – Jan. 26, 6:00pm

Senior Night: RHP vs HMSA @ Harbor College – Jan. 27, 4:00pm

Upper School Girls Basketball

Senior Night: RHP vs HMSA @ Harbor College – Jan. 27, 6:00pm

RHP @ Hart HS – Jan. 29, 4:30pm

RHP @ EF Academy – Feb. 1, 7:00pm

Upper School Boys Soccer

RHP @ Vistamar – Jan. 31, 3:00pm

RHP vs Wildwood @ MarVista Park – Feb. 2, 2:00pm

Workshops

11th Grade Parent Night:

2/15/24 @ 6:00-8:00pm – A.R.T.

Join Erasmo Fuentes, College Counselor, and Dr. Karen Sosa, Student Services Director, for an information session on the 11th grade college counseling curriculum, which will include topics such as: college admission timelines, application platforms, seeking academic support in college, and various other components of the college admission process.

11th Grade College Counseling Workshops:

1/23, 2/6, 3/19, 3/21 @ 12:55-2:00pm – A.R.T.

The 11th grade College Counseling workshops are meant to provide all juniors an in-depth review of the college admissions process. Topics that will be covered include: academics, student life, NCAA eligibility, majors, and personal statements. In addition to our workshops, parents/families and student meetings (with college counselor) will begin in late February to discuss specific needs and draft a customized college admissions plan.

College Fairs

WACAC Virtual College Fair

1/31/2024 5:00pm - 7:45pm 

The Western Association for College Admission Counseling is excited to provide a virtual opportunity for students to connect with colleges and universities from throughout the country. Check out the link below to find information on this free event.

NACAC National College Fair - Pasadena Convention Center

300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

2/13/2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Register online before the fair to receive a barcode for easy onsite access to college representatives. Print or take a screenshot on your phone of the barcode and bring it to the fair as your electronic ID. Online registration leaves more time for you to meet one-on-one with admission representatives.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I want to attend a large, medium, or small school?
• What major do I wish to study?
• Do I want to attend an urban, suburban, or rural school?
• Do I want to attend a two-year, four-year, single-sex, or religiously-affiliated school?
• Do I want to participate in athletics, clubs, fraternities, sororities, or special programs such as study abroad or cooperative education?

Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria and make sure to reference your College Matchmaking email to ensure you connect with your best fits!

Webinars

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs

2/6/2024 4:00pm

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge about a favorite subject this summer? Would you like to introduce yourself to college life on the renowned USC campus and be taught by USC faculty? This information session will give an overview of the USC Summer Programs and answer any questions you might have about the application process or what to expect of the program and USC life.

SAT & ACT Dates

Emily Yue

Grace "Cypress" Critchett