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January 18, 2023

Good afternoon:

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

VIDEO - see what is happening around the district

NEW THIS WEEK

• RRCSD Coffee Chat on FRIDAY, January 20
  1. Casual, drop-in event runs from 8:15-9:30am in Beach PD Center
• No School on Monday, January 23
  1. A reminder there is no school on January 23 for a Teacher Record Day.
  2. The 3^rd quarter of the school year begins on Tuesday, January 24.
• #RrSchools January Newsletter
  1. A look at highlights and accomplishments from around the district
• Information for 2023-2024 Kindergarten
  1. Kindergarten Information Night is January 26
  2. Registration begins January 30
• RRHS and RRMS Students Earn Scholastic Writing Awards
  1. Five students combine for nine awards
• Science Olympiad Teams Have Successful Showing at Westlake Invitational
  1. Teams continuing competitions in January and February
• Rocky River Band Backers Annual Dinner on February 26
  1. Event supports the district's music program
  2. Features students from RRHS Jazz Ensemble & Friday Jazz Band performing live.
• RRHS Senior Class Parents Hosting Cycling Adventure at Cyclebar
  1. Proceeds benefit After Prom and After Grad
• Board of Education January Business Meeting
  1. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:30pm

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
• RRHS American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (Full Course)
  1. Registration open for class that runs March 19-26
• State of the Schools Presentation
  1. Event was hosted by Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River
• RRCSD Participating in Great Kindness Challenge
  1. Event runs January 23-27 and features daily themes
• Popular Annual Financial Report
  1. Provides general overview of district financial health and operations

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

• January 19: Board of Education Business Meeting, 6:30pm
• January 20: Last Day of 2^nd Quarter
• January 23: Teacher Record Day (No School)
• January 23-27: Great Kindness Challenge Week
• January 24: First Day of 3^rd Quarter
• January 24: CCP Parent/Student Meeting, 7:00pm (RRHS Auditorium)
• January 26: Kindergarten Information Night, 4:00-5:30pm
• January 31: RRMS Basketball and Cheer Awards Night, 7:00pm
• February 2: KIS Talent Show Night #1, 7:00pm
• February 3: KIS Talent Show Night #2, 7:00pm
• February 6: Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting, 5:30pm