S.C. Newsletter
Stoney Creek High School
NEWSLETTER VOL. 8, ISS. 21
January 27th, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES:
Month of January - Board of Education Appreciation
January 27 - Deadline to purchase a yearbook
January 30 - Rescheduled Cougar Course Fair
February 7 - Founders Day at 6pm
February 8 - Food Service Appreciation Day
February 10 - No school for students
February 13, 14, & 15 - Spring Musical auditions
February 15 - PTSA at 7pm
February 20- 21 - Mid- Winter Break
scheduling for the 2023-24 school year
The SCHS scheduling week for the 2023-24 school year is well underway!
Students attended scheduling presentations on Tuesday and Friday where they received course information and details regarding the course selection process. The Cougar Course Fair will be taking place on Monday where students will have the opportunity to learn more information about classes they are interested in taking next year. We encourage parents and students to have meaningful discussions on course selections. Please visit the scheduling smores for detailed scheduling information:
10th grade scheduling presentation smore
StudentVUE course selection input due February 1, scheduling cards due February 2
11th grade scheduling presentation smore
StudentVUE course selection input due January 31st, scheduling cards due February 1
12th grade scheduling presentation smore
StudentVUE course selection input due January 30th, scheduling cards due January 31st
The counselors will be available during all three lunches on Friday, January 27th and Monday, January 30th to answer scheduling questions.
Current sophomores and juniors have received an individual appointment time with their counselor to review their course selections in February and March. The scheduled appointment date and time is listed near their name on the scheduling card. If your student has questions prior to their appointment time, we have encouraged them to visit the counselors during the lunch meetings. If they still have questions, that is ok! We want the students to fill out their scheduling card to the best of their ability and we will utilize those meetings to talk through their questions/concerns.
Freshmen who would like more guidance have been encouraged to see the counselors during lunches on Friday and Monday. If they need more guidance, they can make an appointment in the counseling office for early-mid March.
Students attended scheduling presentations on Tuesday and Friday where they received course information and details regarding the course selection process. The Cougar Course Fair will be taking place on Monday where students will have the opportunity to learn more information about classes they are interested in taking next year. We encourage parents and students to have meaningful discussions on course selections. Please visit the scheduling smores for detailed scheduling information:
10th grade scheduling presentation smore
StudentVUE course selection input due February 1, scheduling cards due February 2
11th grade scheduling presentation smore
StudentVUE course selection input due January 31st, scheduling cards due February 1
12th grade scheduling presentation smore
StudentVUE course selection input due January 30th, scheduling cards due January 31st
The counselors will be available during all three lunches on Friday, January 27th and Monday, January 30th to answer scheduling questions.
Current sophomores and juniors have received an individual appointment time with their counselor to review their course selections in February and March. The scheduled appointment date and time is listed near their name on the scheduling card. If your student has questions prior to their appointment time, we have encouraged them to visit the counselors during the lunch meetings. If they still have questions, that is ok! We want the students to fill out their scheduling card to the best of their ability and we will utilize those meetings to talk through their questions/concerns.
Freshmen who would like more guidance have been encouraged to see the counselors during lunches on Friday and Monday. If they need more guidance, they can make an appointment in the counseling office for early-mid March.
FOUNDERS DAY CONGRATS & RECOGNITION
Congratulations Founders Day Honorees
The Stoney Creek PTSA would like to congratulate our 2023 recipients of Founders Day awards. These exemplary PTSA members go above and beyond for our school. Please take a moment to congratulate them and thank them the next time you talk to them, or reach out and send them a note! Stoney is a better place as a result of their efforts. Also, all are invited to join the celebration at the Founders Day ceremony on Feb.7!
The Stoney Creek PTSA would like to congratulate our 2023 recipients of Founders Day awards. These exemplary PTSA members go above and beyond for our school. Please take a moment to congratulate them and thank them the next time you talk to them, or reach out and send them a note! Stoney is a better place as a result of their efforts. Also, all are invited to join the celebration at the Founders Day ceremony on Feb.7!
- Karen Hernacki (Parent, School Award)
- Daniela Guedez (Student, School Award)
- Cassidy Haan (Staff, School Award)
- Jane Dick (Council Advocacy Award)
- Meagan Agostinelli (Distinguished Service Award)
Sparkle Nominations
World Language Community Outreach
The first week of March 2020 marked Foreign Language Week (FLW). One of the key activities associated with FLW is our charity drive. That year students went above and beyond and collected an unprecedented amount of money. Unfortunately, COVID struck less than a week after the end of our activity and the money would sit in our account waiting to be distributed. We are excited to announce that the World Language Department was able to donate over $6000 to 2 charities, Dutton Farm and the local chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women’s Back to School Store.
seal of biliteracy registration - seniors only
After School Tutoring
nhs tutoring
NHS students will be available several days a week before/after school for free tutoring in the Media Center.
yearbooks
Be sure to purchase a 2023 yearbook before the price increases! Save $5 if you order by January 1st, 2023 at https://yearbookforever.com/. The final deadline to purchase a 2023 yearbook is Friday, January 27th. If you are not sure if you have already ordered one, you can check by going to https://yearbookforever.com/.
Parentvue - weekly grade reports
The weekly grade reports sent via email are not working at this time. We do not have a resolution time estimate from the software developer, but we'll start sending them out again once they are ready to go. In the meantime, please login to ParentVUE and click on Grade Book to see your child's current grades.
Contact rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us if you need assistance with ParentVUE.
Contact rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us if you need assistance with ParentVUE.
Attendance
Our students’ attendance matters to us. We want and expect them to be here as much as possible. We value their presence, and their academic success is dependent on it. Organized or coordinated absences from school are not endorsed by Rochester Community Schools, for example “Senior Skip Days”. Students who decide to take part in these events will be responsible for all missed work and assessments that occur on that day. Teachers will be continuing instruction as normal.
Student Pick up after school / Parking
As a reminder at the end of the school day, students must be picked up in the parent loop on the south end of the school off Tieken Road. If the student can not be picked up in the loop, please park in the Junior or senior lots by the auditorium or the pool. Please do not pick students up on the north end of school. The loop is reserved for buses and authorized vehicles with permits only.
Donations Needed for PTSA Founders Day Auction Baskets
At the Founders Day ceremony on Feb. 7, each RCS school will auction off two baskets. Proceeds go toward scholarships for graduating RCS Seniors. This year Stoney Creek's PTSA will sponsor a Stoney Creek-themed basket and a Spa-themed basket. If you would like to support our efforts in filling these baskets:
At the Founders Day ceremony on Feb. 7, each RCS school will auction off two baskets. Proceeds go toward scholarships for graduating RCS Seniors. This year Stoney Creek's PTSA will sponsor a Stoney Creek-themed basket and a Spa-themed basket. If you would like to support our efforts in filling these baskets:
- please visit our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3GF9JYXYDM0L2?ref_=wl_share
- To make a monetary donation via our CougarLink: Stoney Creek High School PTSA - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)
counseling
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
Before the holiday break we sent a post-secondary planning presentation to junior parents. There are buttons throughout the smore with recorded presentations concerning many important parts of junior and senior year topics. Junior students had the opportunity to meet with counselors to review and discuss this information as well as time to explore and research potential plans. If your student has questions or needs any support in the process, please encourage them to make an appointment with their counselor.
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DAY AT OU
See how OU’s School of Engineering and Computer Science pushes the boundaries of learning. Like how robots mingle with humans, or how networks are secured from hackers. Held from 9am-2pm on January 28th at Oakland University.
JUNIORS
For information on junior year and to find a student & parent checklist, visit the counseling smore.
SENIORS - COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
For information and guidance on the college application process check out our smore.
FINANCIAL AID VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
If you missed the financial aid presentations by OU, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted at oakland.edu/financialevents. Additionally, Michigan’s department of Treasury Student Aid team is providing several virtual financial aid presentation options. See link for more details.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid is an important part of paying for college and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for the 2023-2024 school year, your senior's first year of college. We are grateful for Oakland University’s partnership and these other resources available as a free public service. Feel free to access further financial aid related information on this link.
Before the holiday break we sent a post-secondary planning presentation to junior parents. There are buttons throughout the smore with recorded presentations concerning many important parts of junior and senior year topics. Junior students had the opportunity to meet with counselors to review and discuss this information as well as time to explore and research potential plans. If your student has questions or needs any support in the process, please encourage them to make an appointment with their counselor.
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DAY AT OU
See how OU’s School of Engineering and Computer Science pushes the boundaries of learning. Like how robots mingle with humans, or how networks are secured from hackers. Held from 9am-2pm on January 28th at Oakland University.
JUNIORS
For information on junior year and to find a student & parent checklist, visit the counseling smore.
SENIORS - COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
For information and guidance on the college application process check out our smore.
FINANCIAL AID VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
If you missed the financial aid presentations by OU, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted at oakland.edu/financialevents. Additionally, Michigan’s department of Treasury Student Aid team is providing several virtual financial aid presentation options. See link for more details.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid is an important part of paying for college and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for the 2023-2024 school year, your senior's first year of college. We are grateful for Oakland University’s partnership and these other resources available as a free public service. Feel free to access further financial aid related information on this link.
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music boosters
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Music Booster meetings:
February Meeting - TBD Tue. 3/14/23 - 7 PM in room E145 Tue. 4/11/23 - 7 PM in room E131 Tue. 5/9/23 - 7 PM in room E131 Tue. 6/13/23 - 7 PM in room E131 Upcoming Events:
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athletic boosters
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2022-23 Meeting Dates
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Tickets to all athletic events will now be purchased electronically through GoFan. Anyone attending an athletic event needs to buy their tickets on GoFan. Ticket packages are available on the site.
Class of 2023 information
upcoming Senior Dates
- Thursday, April 6th – Senior Meeting during 2nd
- Thursday, May 4th – Honors Convocation at 7PM – students will have a run through during 5th.
- Friday, May 12th – Seniors last day
- Monday, May 15th – Senior walk during 5th hour
- Wednesday, May 17th – Prom
- Thursday, June 1st – Commencement at 7pm & Senior All Night Party
cap & gown ordering
It's time to order your cap & gown! To ensure your order is delivered on time, you need to order by December 1st. To order, visit the Jostens website. Your SCHS Jostens Store Home Page lists some of the available packages. You only need the basic package for graduation but Jostens offers many other packages and individual items for purchase. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jostens at (248) 946-4670 or email Jostens.
If you are using a cap and gown from a previous graduate, you will only need to order a tassel and stole (scroll to the bottom of the webpage for the individual items).
If you are using a cap and gown from a previous graduate, you will only need to order a tassel and stole (scroll to the bottom of the webpage for the individual items).
senior yearbook ads
Senior Yearbook Ads are on sale. Orders can be placed at www.yearbookforever.com. The deadline to order is Friday, January 27th, 2023. Photos and text are due at the time order is placed. Please read the instructions for photo quantity when choosing a size. If possible, submit both photo orientations - horizontal and vertical. Once your child’s ad is designed, a proof will be emailed home to the email indicated on the order. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Mrs. Millard.
senior all night party
The 2023 SCHS SANP will be held on June 1st at Stoney Creek High School. The ticket includes food, games, and entertainment. The party begins at 11 pm, after the Graduation ceremony, and continues until 4:30 am the following morning. There will be no admittance after midnight and NO refunds. If your student registers for the party and does not arrive by Midnight, the person listed as the emergency contact below will be notified. This is RCS policy.
Tickets are now on sale!
August 1 - December 31: cost is $80
January 1 - April 30: cost $100
May 1 - May 19: cost $125
Tickets are non-refundable. No tickets are distributed; student’s name will appear on a registered student list at check-in.
Students need to complete the waiver and make payment online or send the signed waiver form with attached payment/proof of online payment to:
SCHS SANP
6755 Sheldon Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Tickets are now on sale!
August 1 - December 31: cost is $80
January 1 - April 30: cost $100
May 1 - May 19: cost $125
Tickets are non-refundable. No tickets are distributed; student’s name will appear on a registered student list at check-in.
Students need to complete the waiver and make payment online or send the signed waiver form with attached payment/proof of online payment to:
SCHS SANP
6755 Sheldon Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
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donation opportunities
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Rochester Community Schools believes that an important foundation for successful teaching and learning includes the need to feel safe, valued, and respected. To that end, Stoney Creek High School will be participating in No Place for Hate®, a national program that supports schools in their commitment to honor diversity, promote respect for differences, challenge bias, and prevent bullying at all levels.
No Place for Hate was developed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a leading anti-hate organization that has worked for more than a century to “secure justice and fair treatment to all.” No Place for Hate will help RCS incorporate valuable resources into existing programs to have one consistent message of inclusivity.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.
If you have questions about No Place for Hate, please contact the Stoney Creek High School administrative team. With your help, we will continue to ensure that our school community is a safe and welcoming space for all.
Sincerely,
Stoney Creek Administrative Team
Brian Shelson, Principal
Beth Tocco, Assistant Principal
Jason Kluzak, Assistant Principal
No Place for Hate was developed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a leading anti-hate organization that has worked for more than a century to “secure justice and fair treatment to all.” No Place for Hate will help RCS incorporate valuable resources into existing programs to have one consistent message of inclusivity.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.
If you have questions about No Place for Hate, please contact the Stoney Creek High School administrative team. With your help, we will continue to ensure that our school community is a safe and welcoming space for all.
Sincerely,
Stoney Creek Administrative Team
Brian Shelson, Principal
Beth Tocco, Assistant Principal
Jason Kluzak, Assistant Principal
safety and security update
SAFETY AND SECURITY IS A TOP PRIORITY!
The safety and security of all students and staff at Stoney Creek is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
The safety and security of all students and staff at Stoney Creek is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
- Students can enter through 3 entrances: the Main Doors, the Athletics Doors, and the Auditorium Doors.
- Campus will remain closed throughout the school day. All grades will have lunch on campus.
- Students are NOT to utilize fast food delivery services. For example, DoorDash, Grub Hub, Instacart, or Uber Eats, etc. for food delivery.
- If students are traveling to other campuses throughout the day, they are asked to check out of SCHS in the Attendance Office and check back in when they return.
- Students are encouraged to utilize their assigned lockers to minimize their belongings in the classroom.
If you see something, say something. Please report all safety and security concerns to the Main Office Staff or to Officer Drehmer.
my school bucks
Rochester Community School operates its meal program using Point of Sale Computers (POS). Our computers are capable of tracking all pre-paid lunch sales. In addition, you may view a detailed account of what meals or snack your child has purchased and your account balance by creating an account on https://www.myschoolbucks.com . This is a free service for the convenience of our parents. If you child receives free or reduced price meals, rest assured they will not be identified in front of others.
If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, students are required to enroll yearly. You can apply by clicking here.
If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, students are required to enroll yearly. You can apply by clicking here.
work permits
You can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in the vestibule outside of the main office. Make sure to choose the appropriate form (there is a form for UNDER 16 and a separate form for 16 & 17 year olds).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring back to SCHS to be completed (if a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit). Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring back to SCHS to be completed (if a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit). Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
RAHCC looking for volunteers
The Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition (RAHCC) Youth Action Council is looking for middle and high school students to volunteer for community events all year long. Students will gain leadership skills, earn community service hours and help make a difference. The RAHCC supports mental health, builds awareness about substance misuse, and encourages healthy lifestyle choices through programming in the schools and throughout the community. The Coalition also awards a scholarship to deserving students. If interested, please send an email with your name, grade (in the fall) and school to: Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools.
cs.rahccmi@gmail.com
cs.rahccmi@gmail.com
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