Volume 13, Issue 10 | RJR PTSA NEWSLETTER | September 13, 2019
R.J. Reynolds High School
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Big Sweep - Clean The Cut!
In partnership with Winston-Salem's Annual Big Sweep Waterway Clean-up:
Help us "Clean the Cut” - Path to the Practice Field!

Saturday, October 5th
9am - Noon
Meet at lower student parking lot
Helpful Tools to Clear the Path
* gloves * rakes * leaf blowers * trimmers

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful will provide free
Supplies * Beverages * Lunch

All volunteers welcome: students, teachers, parents, friends

We need a headcount, so please RSVP to:
Una Wilson, ECO Club: una.ilene.wilson@gmail.com or
Linda Shieh, Parent Volunteer: Lindacshieh@gmail.com
 
Thank you for helping us keep R.J. Reynolds High School Beautiful!
RJR Home Field (Concept)
The Home Field Advantage campaign continues. Without a home football stadium, it's a long drive from the high school to the venues where Reynolds "home" games happen.
Governor's School Information
All interested 10th and 11th grade students and their families are invited to attend an informational meeting about the 2020 Governor’s School of North Carolina. Governor’s School is a summer program for gifted and talented high school students. Students may qualify in Academic Areas or Performing/Visual Arts Areas.

The informational meeting will be held at the WS/FCS Education Building located at 4801 Bethania Station Rd on September 23, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Please come out to learn more about this great opportunity!

For additional information, please contact Donna Walker, drwalker@wsfcs.k12.nc.us  or 336-748-4000 ext. 70181.
SAT Score Interpretation and Strategy
Students and parents are welcome to attend!
Thursday, September 26th
7:00pm – 8:00 pm
RJR Media Center

An instructor from The Princeton Review will lead an informal talk about standardized tests and test preparation. The session is geared to those students who have taken the SAT practice test, though all interested students are welcome to attend.  Direct any questions to RJRtestprep@gmail.com. No registration necessary.
2019 Homecoming!
RJR Homecoming is right around the corner on Friday, October 4! We will be selling Homecoming t-shirts during lunch the week before the event to help pay for the Homecoming Picnic. 

Sign up here to sell t-shirts. Make sure your high schooler brings $10 to school to purchase!
Moscow Ballet Auditions
Click the image above for more info!
Reflections Contest 2019
Click the image above for more info!
Notable Headlines
Registration for the PSAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is now available on the RJR website.  The cost is $17. National Merit Scholarships are only available for top scoring 11th graders. The PSAT will be administered on October 16. ALL students wishing to take the PSAT must register in advance by the September 27th deadline.
If you missed the Senior Parent Meeting last May, there is a makeup meeting this Wednesday, September 18th at 5:30pm in the Media Center. The meeting is primarily for parents of seniors who plan to attend a four-year college next year and will include information on college admissions and financial aid. Parents who attended last May's meeting need not attend again.
Congratulations to the Spring 2018-2019 NCHSAA Scholar Athletes and Teams!

Team Awards were given to the spring varsity teams meeting the recognition criteria of at least a 3.1 unweighted aggregate GPA during the semester during which they competed. Congratulations to Men's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Men's Baseball, Women's Lacrosse and Men's Golf on achieving the award.

The individual award is given to varsity athletes meeting the recognition criteria of a 3.5 weighted GPA during the semester during which they competed. Certificates will be given during homeroom. Please stop by Student Services if you didn't get your certificate during homeroom. Certificates will always be delayed a semester due to the reporting of the grades. View a list of all the awardees here.
National Honor Society applications are available for pick-up in Guidance and in the Main Office.

Applications must be returned NO LATER than 4pm on Sept 18th to room 306.
RJ Reynolds High School Food Pantry Shopping List
Thank you for helping feed some hungry Demons at RJR! Please bring contributions to the Guidance Office. Any of the following are always welcome:
  • Applesauce
  • Canned Meats (chicken, beefaroni, ravioli)
  • Cereal or Granola Bars
  • Cracker Packs
  • Fruit Cups
  • Jello or Pudding (non-refrigerated)
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Oatmeal or Grits packs
  • Trail mix
  • Instant rice (microwaveable)
  • Toiletries (especially deodorant)
The Demon Pantry is supported by your generosity. Please consider giving:
  • Your time to help shop & stock Demon Pantry shelves
  • Grocery gift cards in any amount from Costco, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Wal-Mart (bring to Student Services office)
  • $100 to sponsor a student for a semester
  • Cash or checks (for our volunteer shoppers to fill pantry needs) – send to Centenary UMC with RJR Demon Pantry in the memo line (646 W. 5th St., 27101).
For questions on volunteering or donating:
Clare Jordan | cjordan@capdev.com
September 14
ACT
September 16
School Pictures
(9th & 10th grades)
September 17
School Pictures
(11th and 12th grades)
September 18
Senior Parents Meeting
Media Center
5:30pm

National Honor Society Applications Due
September 23
Governor's School Information Meeting
WS/FCS Educational Building
6:30pm
September 26
SAT Score Interpretation & Strategy
Media Center
7pm
October 4
Homecoming
October 5
"Clean The Cut" Volunteer Opportunity
Lower Student Parking Lot
9am - 12 Noon
October 8
Moscow Ballet Nutcracker Auditions
Arts Building
4pm
October 11
Reflections Contest Entries Due
9am
October 16
PSAT
Demon Athletics
September 13
V Football vs Mount Tabor
7:30
September 16
Golf at Oak Valley
4:00

Tennis vs East Forsyth
4:30

JV/V Volleyball at High Point Central
5:00/6:00

V Field Hockey at East Forsyth
6:00
September 17
JV/V Volleyball at Davie County
5:00/6:00

JV/V Soccer at Grimsley
5:30/7:00
September 18
Tennis vs Davie County
4:30

JV/V Field Hockey at West Forsyth
6:00/7:30
September 19
Tennis at Wesleyan
4:30

JV/V Volleyball vs Reagan
5:00/6:00

JV/V Soccer vs NW Guilford
5:30/7:00

JV/V Field Hockey at NW Guilford
5:00/6:30 

JV Football vs North Forsyth
6:00
September 20
V Football at North Forsyth
7:30
September 21
Cross Country at Adidas Challenge
9:00

JV Field Hockey at West Forsyth Event
9:00
October 4
Homecoming


 
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The store is now open!

Yearbooks for 2019-2020 can now be ordered online.
Visit the Yearbook Order Center
(Use RJR's Order Number - 10595)

 
RJR Legacy Campaign
Thanks to the loyalty of past donors and a growing number of new contributors, the Legacy Campaign continues to raise an average of over $100,000 each year in direct support of our students and faculty in pursuit of excellence. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference as we take great pride in the participation of everyone in our school community.
Visit the Legacy Campaign Website to donate!
We are truly grateful to our Legacy Corporate Sponsors!

 
Flow Lexus
Chandler Physical Therapy & Rehab
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank
RJR Publix Partners
Moser, Gallisdorfer & Broughton
Berkshire Hathaway
Village Tavern
Chick-fil-A Thruway
Icon Builders
Womble Bond Dickinson
Bloomday Granite & Marble
Reynolds Athletics is proudly sponsored by
Salem Smiles
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