Week of November 19, 2023

November 20 - College & Career Center US Navy & US Marine Rep Visit

November 22 - Half Day

November 23-24 - Thanksgiving Vacation - No School

November 30 - College & Career Center PTI for November 1 ASVAB

As we head into Thanksgiving, what better time for us to tell you how grateful we are for all of you. We are so thankful to our members, staff, students, and families throughout our RHS community for everything they do. It takes all of us working together to support our students and ensure their high school experience is the best it can be.  

As a heads-up, unless there is any breaking news that we need to share next week, we will not have a newsletter on November 26. We want to allow our news team who bring you this content to have the holiday weekend off to spend with their families.  

We hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing holiday. Enjoy the long weekend with your families and friends.  

Safe travels and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Redmond HS PTSA Board

Our “Soup”er Thankful Luncheon was Amazing!

Due in large part to our wonderful RHS community who generously donated food, drinks, and their volunteer time, our PTSA-sponsored luncheon was a huge success. We had a dozen of different, delicious soup options for our staff to enjoy with fresh bread, crackers, desserts and drinks. Everyone was very appreciative and we’d like to send out a HUGE thanks to: Catherine, Katie, Sowmya, Lisa G., Michelle, Lisa F., Jeanie, Lisa R., Jen, Tracey, Pam, Xia, Irina, Yao, Elaine, Anna, Maricruz, Mary, Nisha, Karen, Divya, Zheping, Ruling, Jennie, Bhavana, Teresa, Anne, and Ping. We could not have done it without you!

Your Grateful Staff Appreciation Team

Krispy Kreme Donuts!

You're invited to take part in the most delicious and perfectly glazed fundraiser of the year. RHS PTSA has partnered with Krispy Kreme for a Digital Dozens fundraising campaign.

It's super simple: get your Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens (until December 1) and support RHS PTSA at the same time. Purchase a dozen (or two or three) original glazed doughnuts thru the link below and 50% of your order will be donated back.

Purchase your dozens here.

All you have to do is buy your dozens online, visit a Krispy Kreme near you and redeem your code. This fundraiser is nation-wide, so feel free to tell your family and friends across the US!

All doughnut sale proceeds will go toward supporting our Grad Night Celebration 2024!

Join PTSA by Dec 3 to Enter to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Did you know RHS PTSA is holding monthly membership prize drawings until February? Each and every member will be entered into a random drawing for a monthly prize. The sooner you join and become a member of the RHS PTSA, the more you are likely to win!

This year, two gift cards are given out each month, one for community members and one for staff, increasing your chances to win. Help us fulfill our mission by signing up for PTSA membership, you may be a winner!

December Drawing: Get your holiday gift list crossed off with a little help from RHS PTSA with our “Seasons Greetings” drawing! Join RHS PTSA by Monday, December 4, 11:59pm and you can win a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com! 

Questions? Concerns? Email membership@redmondhsptsa.org for more info.

RHS Spirit Blanket - A Great Gift

The holidays are coming! Do you have a teen that is hard to buy for? Get them a RHS Spirit Blanket. These soft, cozy, double-sided blankets are 60" x 80" and perfect for both inside and outside. Delivery/pick up can be organized to keep the blanket a surprise, just let us know at gradnight@redmondhsptsa.org. Sales of Redmond High School spirit blankets help support our Grad Night Celebration to make ticket prices lower for all seniors. 

Visit our website to order yours today!

Remainder November Events in the College and Career Center

Monday, November 20, 12:00-1:30pm 

• US Navy

• US Marine Corps

Thursday, November 30, 9:55-10:40am

• PTI for November 1 ASVAB

Most rep visits are drop-in tabling events and there’s no need to sign up. Details of all visits and events are listed under the CCC Events Calendar on the CCC Webpage.

Check the calendar frequently as visits and events are added and changed daily during the fall.

LINKS Lunch Buddies Needed

In the LINKS (Looking Into the Needs of Kids and Schools) Lunch Buddy Program, we bring students together with caring adults. Mentors come to schools once weekly for one hour in a preassigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk and more, in support of students who need a little extra one-on-one attention.

Male mentors and Spanish-speaking mentors are especially needed. Email lunchbuddy@lwsd.org for more information, or visit lwsd.org/links. LINKS is part of the Lake Washington School District, with additional funding provided by the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.