NEWSLETTER VOL. 8, ISS. 19
december 23, 2022
Happy Holidays from stoney creek
Wishing all of our Stoney Creek students and families, a very Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome 2023 and start the new year with all of you! Be safe and we will see you January 9th.
Happy Holidays,
Brian Shelson - Principal
Beth Tocco - Assistant Principal
Jason Kluzak - Assistant Principal
Amy Drehmer - Police Liaison Officer
Brian Anderson - Athletic Director
Happy Holidays,
Brian Shelson - Principal
Beth Tocco - Assistant Principal
Jason Kluzak - Assistant Principal
Amy Drehmer - Police Liaison Officer
Brian Anderson - Athletic Director
IMPORTANT DATES:
December 24 - January 8 - NO SCHOOL Winter Holiday Break
January 9 - Classes resume
January 16 - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 18 - Exams/ Early Dismissal
January 18 - Transportation Appreciation Day
January 19 - Exams/ Early Dismissal
January 20 - Exams / Early Dismissal
January 20 - End of Semester 1
January 26 - Cougar Course Fair
January 27 - Deadline to purchase a yearbook
January 9 - Classes resume
January 16 - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 18 - Exams/ Early Dismissal
January 18 - Transportation Appreciation Day
January 19 - Exams/ Early Dismissal
January 20 - Exams / Early Dismissal
January 20 - End of Semester 1
January 26 - Cougar Course Fair
January 27 - Deadline to purchase a yearbook
psat schedule - october 12th
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.
Final Exam Readiness Resources for Secondary Students
This month, the Curriculum Department has launched the “Final Exam Readiness Challenge”. All high school students will have access to resources to aid them in preparing for final exams. Resources include a calendar with daily preparation challenges, a planner to document key test information and videos with study tips. The videos, made in collaboration with RCS Student Council members, will be shown to students during the school day. Videos and resources will also be e-mailed to students throughout the month of December.
If you have questions about building specific support opportunities, please contact your high school’s academic center.
If you have questions about building specific support opportunities, please contact your high school’s academic center.
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 [email protected] if you need assistance with ParentVUE.
Contact [email protected] 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.
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
Thursday afternoon we sent the 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.
FRESHMEN
The counselors met with all 9th grade students this week to explore careers and post-secondary pathways. For more information please visit our smore.
SOPHOMORES
Sophomores recently explored careers and post-secondary pathways. For more information please visit our smore.
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
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.
Thursday afternoon we sent the 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.
FRESHMEN
The counselors met with all 9th grade students this week to explore careers and post-secondary pathways. For more information please visit our smore.
SOPHOMORES
Sophomores recently explored careers and post-secondary pathways. For more information please visit our smore.
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
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.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERYDAY GRATITUDE
Appreciating your blessings - however small - can help your problem-solving ability and overall mood. Gratitude is an important part of resilience, because if you can see the good things in your daily life, you are more likely to be able to see the good when things are hard. Gratitude is a skill that can be developed with practice. Try doing one thing each day that helps you focus on the positive aspects of life. Try some of these ideas and see what works for you:
Appreciating your blessings - however small - can help your problem-solving ability and overall mood. Gratitude is an important part of resilience, because if you can see the good things in your daily life, you are more likely to be able to see the good when things are hard. Gratitude is a skill that can be developed with practice. Try doing one thing each day that helps you focus on the positive aspects of life. Try some of these ideas and see what works for you:
- Write a note thanking someone who has done something nice for you.
- Pay attention to the world around you - a beautiful sunset, your children laughing together, a funny looking dog. Take a picture of it to remind you of the enjoyable moment.
- Start a gratitude jar and have family members write something they are grateful for and read them together every few months.
- Make a collage representing the things and people that make you happy and hang it in a place where you will see it every day.
- Text a friend and tell them something you appreciate about them.
When you put these simple acts of gratitude into your daily life, gratitude will become a part of the way you think.
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music boosters
Music Booster meetings:
Tue. 1/10/23 - 7 PM in room E145 Tue. 2/14/23 - 7 PM in Media Center TBC 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
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
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
donation opportunities
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.
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