Pirate Talk Update (March 15)

March 15, 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

UPCOMING TOWN HALL EVENTS

• RRCSD Hosting Hidden in Plain Sight Town Hall on March 21
  1. Begins at 6:30pm in RRMS Commons
• RRCSD Hosting Coffee Chat on April 20
  1. Event runs from 5:15-6:30pm in Professional Development Center

NEW THIS WEEK

• Goldwood Unveils New Book Vending Machine
  1. Project funded by grant from Rocky River Education Foundation
• RRHS Students Earn Awards in Annual Rotary Club Contest
  1. Several students have art works on display in exhibition
• Five Destination Imagination Teams Qualify for State Tournament
  1. Teams have strong showing at regionals
• Two RRMS Students Honored at OMLA Breakfast of Champions
  1. Honors student leaders from the area who display characteristics of leadership, scholarship, service and character
• Board of Education March Business Meeting
  1. Thursday, March 16 at 6:30pm
• RRCSD Boosters Apparel Spring 2023 Sale
  1. Online shop closes March 20 with deliveries in April
• RRHS Class of 2024 Spirit Jerseys on Sale
  1. Proceeds benefit RRHS junior class

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
• Goldwood to Kensington Transition Night on March 23
  1. Information night for families who will have 3^rd graders in 2023-2024
• Summer School Fitness, 2023, Registration Now Open
  1. Runs from June 12-30
• RREF Gala Individual Tickets Sold Out 
  1. Please contact [email protected] to be placed on waitlist for tickets

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)

• March 13-17: Say Something Week
• March 15: 7^th/8^th Grade Band & Choir Concert, 7:00pm (RRMS Commons/Gym)
• March 16: Board of Education Business Meeting, 6:30pm
• March 20-24: Kensington Right to Read Week
• March 20: RRHS Winter Sports Awards, 7:00pm
• March 21: Hidden in Plain Sight Town Hall, 6:30 pm (RRMS Commons)
• March 22: Kensington Literacy Night, 6:00pm
• March 23: Goldwood to Kensington (2^nd to 3^rd grade) Transition Night, 6:30pm
• March 24: End of 3^rd quarter
• March 25: Rocky River Education Foundation Gala
• March 27-29: Goldwood Spring Book Fair
• March 30-April 1: RRHS Spring Musical, 7:00pm
• April 3: RRHS Local Scholarship Applications Due
• April 3: RRMS Jazz Fest, 7:00pm
• April 7-16: Spring Vacation
• April 17: Classes Resume