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The Rapid News
April 17, 2015
Schedule of Events
Week of April 20, 2015
Monday
Tuesday
NJHS until 2:45
Wednesday
Thursday
Spanish Club until 3:15
Spring sports pics
Friday
Cafeteria Hot Line Specials
Week of April 20, 2015
Monday
3-Way Chili Spaghetti $2.25
Cheese Coney $1.50
Tuesday
Asian Rice Bowl $2.25
Loaded Baked Potato $2.25
Wednesday
Chicken Dinner $3.00
Chicken Sandwich $2.25
Thursday
Taco Salad $2.50
Chicken Snack-A-Tack $1.50
Friday
Chicken Tender Basket $3.00
Quarter Pounder w/Cheese $2.25
Volume 9, Issue 28
Moms and Muffins
Moms and Muffins is right around the corner. Tuesday, May 12, will be
for last names beginning A to G. Wednesday, May 13, for last names
beginning with H to O and Thursday, May 14, for last names beginning P to
Z. If you are unable to attend on your scheduled day, you can make a
reservation for one of the other two days. We will start at 7:30 a.m. and
will end at 9:00 a.m. Watch for details about how to RSVP.
Testing Dates
The next round of testing begins on Monday, April 20. The schedule is as
follows:
Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 – 6th grade testing
Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1 – 8th grade testing
Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 7 – 7th grade testing
Online Health Class
Any current sixth or seventh grade student who is interested in taking
Online Health this summer should see Ms. Sexton in the counseling center
to get more details and to register for the class. Registration for this
class must be completed by May 13.
Registration for 2015/2016
Students who will be in the seventh or eighth grade next year will be
receiving their registration cards and choosing classes beginning May 18.
The registration cards will be due back on May 22.
NJHS
NJHS students who have been invited to apply for membership need to
have all online references in by Thursday, April 23, and all other
paperwork is due Friday, April 24. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. Officially tapping will occur Friday, May 1.
Yearbook Orders
There is only a short time left to order a yearbook. Less than 75
books are available. Students can stop in the office for an order
form or can order online at www.yearbookforever.com If you are
unsure if an order has been placed, students can check the
“purchased a book” list in each grade level. The final day to
purchase is May 1.
Eighth Grade Day
The eighth grade Celebration of Learning will be on the last day
of school, June 3, during the school day. Awards presentation
will take place first thing in the morning. Following the awards,
the 8th graders will leave the building for a bowling outing
sponsored by the PTA. They will return in time for lunch and
special activities for the rest of the school day. Please
remember that school fees must be paid and emergency medical
forms completed in order to participate. Watch for permission
forms to be sent home in the near future.
8th Grade Panoramic Picture
If your 8th grader forgot to bring the order and payment for the
panoramic picture that was taken on Wednesday, extra order
forms are available in the office. Orders will still be accepted in
the office through Wednesday, April 22.
Oakettes and Oak Hills Juniors
Tryouts for these dance teams are on Friday, April 24, at OHHS.
Tryouts are open to dancers who will be in grades 7 to 12 next
school year. Information packets with all details are available in
the Rapid Run office.
OHHS Spirit Shop
The spirit shop will be having
a spring cleaning open house
on April 18, from 9 to 3.
They have short sleeved tshirts (reg. $12) on sale for
$8. They will also have the
new graduation signs for $10
Any grey hoodie will be
discounted $5 to $25. You
can also take 15% off all polo
shirts! They also have great
windbreakers for this spring
weather. Stop by and grab
some bargains!
Volunteers Needed
OHHS After Prom is May 16May 17. Volunteers are
needed for set-up and
decorating on the evening
of May 15, on Saturday, May
16 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00pm,
and then overnight beginning
at 11:00 pm. Please consider
helping out and come join the
fun! We need lots of
volunteers to continue the
success of this event. Please
contact Barb Savage at
[email protected] or
403-2295.
Community Event
“Know Your Community, Know Your Resources” was formed to increase awareness,
education and family support within our larger community to help families link to
resources. Their focus is on safety, prevention, and building community support. Their
next program will be on May 7, at Diamond Oaks cafeteria from 5:45 to 8:00 pm.
TOPICS: Bullying Prevention, Substance Abuse, and Social Media Safety.
RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/SVZKAvokdd
You are invited to bring your children to the session with you. This program is
recommended for those age second grade and up. Refreshments will be provided by
Diamond Oaks culinary students and Dream Dinners Cincinnati West.
Email [email protected] with any questions or comments.
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If you have any questions concerning any information in this newsletter, please call Rapid Run
Middle School at 467-0300.