Week of September 17, 2023

September 27 - Curriculum Night

October 11 - Super Wednesday - PSAT and SAT Exams at RHS

October 14 - Homecoming Dance

October 18 - Picture Retake Day

October 18 - First PTSA General Membership Meeting

From your PTSA President: Going To & From RHS

Congratulations on successfully navigating the first two weeks of school! I know it’s challenging, whether you are a returning RHS community member or new to our school. It will get easier!

I wanted to write a quick note about transportation and parking lot issues that have already surfaced. I understand there have been many issues with late and overcrowded buses and confusing communications about routes. Please be patient while the Transportation Department sorts through the routes and issues. It always takes time to assess the routes and get into a workable routine. But I want to acknowledge the added stress this uncertainty places on students and their families.

Next, I also know the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up (especially pick-up!) is very busy, crowded, and slow-moving. We have almost 2,300 students in a facility that was built for 1,700 and it is challenging to get them to and from school at the same time, regardless of their transportation method. It’s even more complicated in the afternoon when parents, student drivers, staff, buses, and pedestrians are leaving the school at the same time onto a street with no traffic controls. If you are picking your student up from the school, please understand that it can take 20 minutes to exit the parking lot.

The PTSA has been discussing this with the school admin for the last few years. A couple of years ago the District commissioned a traffic study to evaluate the situation, but is limited in what it can do to remedy the situation because the City of Redmond is responsible for the road and traffic controls. The District has been in talks with the City of Redmond about this issue, but it would help to have parents, students, staff, and community members who get stuck in this logjam each day to reach out to the City to weigh in. If you’re interested in doing so, you can email City Council at council@redmond.gov or info@redmond.gov to reach the Traffic Operations and Safety Engineering division of the Public Works department at the City. 

In the meantime, please exercise patience and be courteous and respectful to all those entering and exiting the lot. 

Have a great week!

Branda Andrade

RHS PTSA President, 2022-2024

president@redmondhsptsa.org

Practice SAT/ACT tests - Fall Registration is Open!

The PTSA aims to help our students do their best on college entrance exams and holds independent practice SAT and ACT tests in the fall and spring. These full-length practice tests, administered by Princeton Review, offer students the opportunity to practice test taking strategies and determine baseline scores prior to taking the official SAT and ACT college entrance exams. Students in any grade can take these tests and scores are not reported to anyone other than the student.

Students can choose to take the tests online from home or in-person at RHS. There will be no time flexibility provided for in-person tests. Online tests offer accommodation for time and most can be taken up to 4 weeks from exam date.

• Fall Practice Test SAT - Original Format (online only) - Saturday, September 23, 2023-October 15, 2023. Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

• Fall Practice Test ACT (online or in-person) - Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 8:30am-12:30pm. Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

• Fall Practice Test SAT - Digital Format (online or in-person) - Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 8:30am-11:00am. Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

• Spring Practice Test SAT - Digital Format (online or in-person) - Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 8:30am-11:00am. Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

• Spring Practice Test ACT (online or in-person) - Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 8:30am-12:30pm. Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

For more information and to register, please visit our website.

We don’t want financial circumstances to be a factor in considering whether or not your child will take these practice tests. If there are financial concerns, please send an email to testprep@redmondhsptsa.org. We can work with you if you need financial help.

Join RHS PTSA by October 1 to Enter to Win a Target Gift Card!

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!

October Drawing: Halloween Supplies from Target! Be the envy of your neighborhood and put up great Halloween decorations on us, the RHS PTSA! Join RHS PTSA by Sunday, October 1, 11:59pm and you can win a $25 gift card to Target to get all the Halloween supplies needed!

Volunteer at the Wilder PTSA Carnival

Do we have any high schoolers (or their parents) who would like a fun volunteer assignment? Get a jump on your volunteer hours and help out at the Wilder Elementary PTSA Carnival, which will be held on Friday, September 22. Times vary depending on volunteer position. There are times available that will allow you to volunteer and still go to the RHS football game. Click this link to sign up.

Reminder - all volunteers need to be district approved whether you're an adult or a student. If you are not already on the approved volunteer list, please fill out the appropriate form below:

Adult application form.

Student application form.

Parent Chat returns in September with our first topic unveiled! Get the support you need to build stronger family relationships, encouragement to talk about emotions and mental health, and awareness that “you are not alone.”

The first upcoming Parent Chat will be on Wednesday, September 20, 7-8pm

Instilling Motivation in your Teen

Unleash Your Teen's Potential! Join us for a power-packed session where you'll gain actionable strategies to supercharge your teen's motivation. Learn to create a positive home environment, nurture independence, and ignite a growth mindset, all while becoming a key player in your teen's journey towards success and fulfillment.

To register for the LWSF Parent chats, click here.