Pirate Talk Update (March 22)

March 22, 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

ROCKY RIVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA

• Rocky River Education Foundation Gala is Saturday, March 25
  1. Anyone in the community is welcome to participate in the online auction

UPCOMING TOWN HALL EVENT

• RRCSD Hosting Coffee Chat on April 20
  1. Event runs from 5:15-6:30pm in Professional Development Center

NEW THIS WEEK

• #RrSchools March 2023 e-Newsletter
  1. A look at recent highlights and accomplishments from around the district
     
• RRCSD Hosts Hidden in Plain Sight Town Hall Meeting
  1. Presentation brings awareness to risky behaviors in teens
     
• RRHS Spring Musical Set to Take Stage Next Week; Tickets Now Available 
  1. Drama Department performing Bright Star on March 30-31 & April 1
• RRMS Power of the Pen Team Claims Sweepstakes Title at Regionals
  1. Several writers earn spots at state tournament
• Goldwood to Kensington Transition Night on March 23
  1. Information night for families who will have 3^rd graders in 2023-2024
• RRHS Students Earn Awards at Model UN Conference
  1. Awards earned at Model UN Spring Conference at Case Western
• Ohio Department of Education Special Education Family Survey
  1. Survey open through May 5

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
• Summer School Fitness, 2023, Registration Now Open
  1. Runs from June 12-30
• RRHS Class of 2024 Spirit Jerseys on Sale
  1. Proceeds benefit RRHS junior class

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 20-24: Kensington Right to Read Week
• 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 24: RRHS Local Scholarship Application Opens
• 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