RINCON RANGERS - STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Week May 4, 2015
AP Tests Begin this Week!
Advanced Placement Testing begins this week at Santa Rita High School, 3951 S.
Pantano Road. There is road construction on Pantano right in front of Santa Rita. Traffic is
restricted down to one lane each way. Students who are driving to their tests should leave
extra early to compensate for the construction traffic. Here are a few reminders:
1. Remember to bring current ID, pencils, black/blue pens and a snack for the break.
2. Leave cell phones and other electronic devices at home (except for approved calculators)
3. Arrive on time. Late students may not be allowed to test.
4. Take advantage of the shuttle leaving from Duffy (Rosemont and 5 th Ave). Times will vary so
check the schedule posted in your AP classrooms.
Here is the schedule for the shuttle that will leave Duffy Elementary (one block east of Rincon.)
Test
Date
Time
Location
Chemistry
5/4/2015
6:05 AM
Duffy
Calculus AB
5/5/2015
6:20 AM
Duffy
English Lit. & Composition
5/6/2015
6:05 AM
Duffy
US History
5/8/2015
5:50 AM
Duffy
US Gov. & Politics
5/12/2015
5:50 AM
Duffy
English Lang. & Comp.
5/13/2015
6:00 AM
Duffy
World History
5/14/2015
6:00 AM
Duffy
Macroeconomics
5/14/2015
10:20 AM
Duffy
Family Curriculum and Assessment Night
Our Tucson Unified School District is sponsoring a Family Curriculum and Assessment
Night here at Rincon in the Cafeteria on Monday, May 4th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This is an
excellent opportunity to learn about our K-12 Curriculum. Childcare, interpreters, and light
snacks will be provided. This program is for parents at all schools and grade levels. Please
join us and explore what your child learns at school all year!
Summer School Registration
Summer School registration has begun! Rincon High School will offer Summer School
this year from May 27th through June 25th. Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and we
will serve FREE Breakfast and Lunch each day. Our Summer School classes are FREE to
Rincon students. Mr. Stratton will be available after school until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April
20th and Thursday, April 23rd, to answer any questions you may have about Summer School.
Mr. Stratton’s office is the first door to the right when you enter the Administration Building from
the parking lot.
Weekly College Bulletin
The College Bulletin has information on summer jobs for High School Graduates. It
also has information on summer Volunteer and Community Project opportunities for all
students.
TUSD Sports Physical Fair
TUSD will once again sponsor Sports Physicals for only $10! Our Sports Physical
Fundraiser Event will be on Saturday, May 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Catalina
High School Gymnasium. The $10 Fee will go back into our Rincon Athletic Department!
Please consider this inexpensive option for your child’s Sports Physical for next year.
End of Year Due Dates!
Library:
All library books are due NOW in the library. Seniors must return library books and pay
for lost / damaged items or they will not be able to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
Cafeteria:
All full pay and reduced pay students that have a negative balance on their lunch
accounts in the kitchen must pay their balances. Seniors must pay or they will not be able to
participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
Sports Equipment:
All student athletes must return their athletic equipment and uniforms after their season
is complete. Only athletes completing in the State Tournament and our Boys Volleyball Team
should still have their uniforms.
Textbooks:
Teachers will let their students know when they plan to take them to the Finance Office
to return their Textbooks. We are having students return their Textbooks with their classes this
year to reduce confusion in the Finance Office. All Textbooks must be returned no later than
Friday, May 15th.
Basketball Spaghetti Dinner
The Rincon Boys Basketball Program is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction
to raise funds for next year. Tickets can be purchased from any player. The event will take
place on Friday, May 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rincon Cafeteria.
Football Golf Tournament
The RUHS Football Team is hosting a Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 7th, at Del
Lago Golf Club in Vail. Please see the registration flyer attached to this email.
Freshman Overnight Wish List
Link Crew needs items you probably have collecting dust in your house. Clean out your
closets! Raid your recyclables! Scour the shed! You probably have some items Link Crew
needs to make this Freshmen Overnight the BEST EVER. Freshman Overnight is scheduled
for Friday, May 8th.
If you are able to donate any of the following, please bring them to school and drop
them off in the counseling area. Thank you.
Fabric
Balloons…lots of balloons
Butcher paper
Dish soap…….yes, lots and lots of dish soap
Markers
Newspaper
Bandanas
Toilet paper
Duct tape…..lots of duct tape
Garbage bags
Laundry baskets
Rope
Whiffle balls
Golf balls
Hula hoops
Cups
Plastic rain gutter
Powdered lemonade
Saks…like the kind coffee beans come in – the ACE hardware store at 22nd and Kolb has
these if you feel generous
Snacks…you know, because we will have 125 mouths to feed! Goldfish and pretzels were
Requested
Sun Tran Summer Go Pass
Sun Tran is sponsoring a Summer Go Pass for students. For just $45 students can ride
the Sun Tran unlimited from May 22nd through August 5th. The pass also includes unlimited
use of the City of Tucson pools! The pass includes discounts at Skate Country and
Funtasticks. You can get more information at this link: http://suntran.com/summergo.php.
AP Boot Camp
Attention all Freshmen and students who have never taken an Advanced Placement
class before: We are hosting a Free AP Boot Camp to prepare you for the experience of
taking a College Level class. The program will run from June 1st - 15th, Monday through
Thursday, from 8:00 to noon each day. We will also provide Free Breakfast and Lunch!
Please see Ms. Gunnels to register for AP Boot Camp. Last year our classes filled up in
only a few days and spaces are limited.
Transportation for the 2015-2016 School Year
News from TUSD Transportation Department: School starts August 6th and planning is
well underway. In order for your child to be guaranteed transportation on the first day of
school, your child must be eligible to receive transportation and you must have your child
registered at their school of attendance prior to May 15th, 2015. You will receive your bus
stop information two weeks prior to the start of school via U.S. Mail. Parents who have parental
access accounts can also get routing information on the Transportation page of TUSDStats.
Parents may be responsible for transporting students who are enrolled after May 15 th. Change
in residential address, alternative address, or school of attendance after May 15 th will also
result in delayed transportation routing. For any questions or additional information, please visit
the TUSD website at www.tusd1.org or call the Transportation Department at 225-4800.
Rincon Calendar for the Week
Monday, May 4th
AP Chemistry @ Santa Rita
Tutoring in the Library
RUHS Signing Day
TUSD Family Curriculum & Assessment Night
6:45 a.m.
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th
AP Calculus AB @ Santa Rita
Tutoring in the Library
Boys Volleyball @ Desert Christian
National Honor Society Induction
7:00 a.m.
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6th
AP Literature & Composition @ Santa Rita
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
6:45 a.m.
Lunch
Thursday, May 7th
Tutoring in the Library
Percussion Ensemble Concert
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8th
AP US History @ Santa Rita
Freshman Overnight begins
6:30 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9th
Freshman Overnight ends
TUSD Native American Awards Ceremony @ Cholla
TUSD Sports Physicals @ Catalina
7:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
8:00- 3:00 p.m.
RINCON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE
WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY
FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS.