Pirate Talk Update (May 17)

May 17, 2023

Please enjoy this week’s edition of Pirate Talk, featuring the latest news, social media and upcoming dates.

VIDEO - a look at what is happening around the district

NEW THIS WEEK

• VIDEO: RRCSD Art Show Review
  1. Thank you to all families who attended last week’s show
• Rocky River Boosters Sponsoring Return of Gym Rats Game on Friday
  1. Event is on May 19; deadline to order pre-sale tickets is May 18
• RRHS Students Recognized at West Shore Career Tech Assembly
  1. Students receive Career Passports after completing course of study
• Drama Department up for Seven Dazzle Awards This Weekend
  1. Nominations received from performance of Bright Star
• Power of Pen Team Competing at State Tournament on Friday
  1. Team won Sweepstakes Trophy at regional tournament
• Rocky River to Withdraw from Great Lakes Conference at End of 2023-2024 School Year
  1. Will join seven other schools to form new conference and begin play with 2024-2025 school year
• May Board of Education Business Meeting
  1. May 18 at 6:30pm
• RRHS Spring Honors Virtual Program
  1. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients

PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED

• Safe School Helpline
  • Anonymously report unsafe behaviors, threats or activities 24 hours per day.
  • Call 1-800-4-1-VOICE (ext. 359)
  • Text 614-426-0240, then type TIPS
• Mental Health Resources
  1. Webpage offers materials and resources to anyone in need
• RRCSD Summer Support 2023 Opportunities
  1. Counseling and mental health opportunities available
• Goldwood Hosting Tour for Incoming Kindergarten Students and Families
  1. Thursday, May 25 from 4:00-4:45pm
• Summer School Fitness, 2023, Registration Now Open
  1. Runs from June 12-30

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• #WeRrRiver – We are Caring. We are Exceptional. We are Competitive.
• Twitter (@RrCitySchools)
• Instagram (@RrCitySchools)
• RRCSD Mobile App (Download on the Apple Store or Google Play)

UPCOMING DATES (Online Calendar)

• May 8-26: RRMS Bike to School
• May 18: Board of Education Business Meeting, 6:30pm
• May 19: PTA Sponsored Gym Rats Game, 7:00pm, RRHS Gym
• May 22-26: KIS Bike to School Week
• May 22: RRMS Sports Awards, 6:30pm
• May 25: RRHS Spring Recognition Ceremony, 9:00am
• May 25: Incoming Kindergarten Tour, 4:00-4:45pm, Goldwood
• May 25: RRHS Spring Sports Awards Night #1, 7:00pm
• May 29: Memorial Day (No School)
• May 31: Last Day of School for Seniors
• May 31: RRMS Pops Concert, 7:00pm, RRHS Auditorium
• June 1: Last Day of School for Beach Preschool
• June 1: RRMS Principal Awards Delivery
• June 2: Beach Preschool Graduation
• June 2: Commencement Rehearsal, 10:00am
• June 2: Goldwood Games
• June 2: 8^th Grade PTA Sponsored Celebration, 6:00-9:00pm, Memorial Hall 
• June 4: KIS PTA Family Fun Run, 8:30am
• June 4: Commencement, 1:00pm, RRHS Stadium
• June 5: KIS Difference Maker Awards Assembly, 8:45am
• June 5: 8^th Grade Awards Ceremony, 1:30pm
• June 6: 2^nd Grade send-off Parade
• June 6: RRHS Spring Sports Awards Night #2, 7:00pm
• June 8: Last Day of School
• June 14: Report cards open for parent/guardian viewing