NEWSLETTER VOL. 8, ISS. 8
september 30, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 1st - Marching Band Festival 7pm at Adams High School
October 4th - PTSA meeting 7pm in Media Center
October 5th - Count Day
October 11th - Music Boosters Meeting (7pm board/8pm general) room E130
October 12 - PSAT/NMSQT for 11th grade only
(9th, 10th, & 12th grade half day in pm - see schedule below)
October 12th - Concert Band, Chamber Singers & Orchestra Concert 7pm Auditorium
October 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences virtually 5-8pm (information coming soon)
October 13 - Picture RETAKE day Kaiser Studio (photo code: 22STONEY23)
October 13 - Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, & Chorale 7pm Auditorium
October 14 - Celebration at the Creek 5-7pm
October 19 - Combined Orchestra Concert (SCHS & Hart) 7pm Auditorium
October 25 - College Night at RHS
October 4th - PTSA meeting 7pm in Media Center
October 5th - Count Day
October 11th - Music Boosters Meeting (7pm board/8pm general) room E130
October 12 - PSAT/NMSQT for 11th grade only
(9th, 10th, & 12th grade half day in pm - see schedule below)
October 12th - Concert Band, Chamber Singers & Orchestra Concert 7pm Auditorium
October 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences virtually 5-8pm (information coming soon)
October 13 - Picture RETAKE day Kaiser Studio (photo code: 22STONEY23)
October 13 - Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, & Chorale 7pm Auditorium
October 14 - Celebration at the Creek 5-7pm
October 19 - Combined Orchestra Concert (SCHS & Hart) 7pm Auditorium
October 25 - College Night at RHS
psat/nmsqt testing day information
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Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce that parent-teacher conferences will be conducted in-person and virtually. Parents will have the ability to preschedule conferences in ParentVUE, rather than waiting in line to see a teacher.
The fall parent-teacher conferences are scheduled as follows:
Families will have the ability to schedule meetings beginning on September 21, up until the evening of conferences. If parents are planning to see multiple teachers, we recommend leaving 5-10 minutes between scheduled appointments to join the next meeting.
In order to schedule appointments, it is important for parents to be able to successfully login to ParentVUE. You may use either the ParentVUE mobile app or visit https://rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us
If a parent is having difficulties with their ParentVUE login, they can email ParentVUE support at [email protected].
We are pleased to announce that parent-teacher conferences will be conducted in-person and virtually. Parents will have the ability to preschedule conferences in ParentVUE, rather than waiting in line to see a teacher.
The fall parent-teacher conferences are scheduled as follows:
- High School – In-person September 28 (3:30-6:30pm) & Virtually October 13 (5:00-8:00pm)
- Middle School – In-person September 29 (3:30-6:30pm) & Virtually October 12 (5:00-8:00pm)
Families will have the ability to schedule meetings beginning on September 21, up until the evening of conferences. If parents are planning to see multiple teachers, we recommend leaving 5-10 minutes between scheduled appointments to join the next meeting.
In order to schedule appointments, it is important for parents to be able to successfully login to ParentVUE. You may use either the ParentVUE mobile app or visit https://rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us
If a parent is having difficulties with their ParentVUE login, they can email ParentVUE support at [email protected].
Parent/teacher conferences
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
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
Donald Maskill, Assistant Principal
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
Donald Maskill, Assistant Principal
congratulations to our
national merit scholars
student voter registration at schs
For your convenience, the PTSA Legislative Committee is hosting an onsite voter registration for Stoney Creek High School seniors on October 13th from 8-10am. Clerks will be onsite from Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township for in-person registration. Volunteers will help students in Washington Township and elsewhere register online. Please note, due to redistricting, precincts may have changed this year. We will tell students their precinct, based on their home address.
On October 13th, student must bring their driver's license or photo ID with their address and birth date. Students will be excused from class for approximately 15 minutes to go to the auxiliary gym.
This registration is open to any community member who will be 18 by election day, November 8, and has proper identification. To participate, please check in at the main office at Stoney Creek between 8-9:30 a.m. on October 13th.
For questions, please contact Kathy Nitz.
On October 13th, student must bring their driver's license or photo ID with their address and birth date. Students will be excused from class for approximately 15 minutes to go to the auxiliary gym.
This registration is open to any community member who will be 18 by election day, November 8, and has proper identification. To participate, please check in at the main office at Stoney Creek between 8-9:30 a.m. on October 13th.
For questions, please contact Kathy Nitz.
yearbooks
2023 Yearbooks are on sale now! The cost of a yearbook is $75. Order online today at www.yearbookforever.com
2022 Spring Supplements are available (free of charge) in the front vestibule or in Mrs. Millard's room (C284) during lunch.
Yearbooks from the 2021-22 school year are still available in the main office.
Not sure if your child ordered one? Go to www.yearbookforever.com and do an order look up.
2022 Spring Supplements are available (free of charge) in the front vestibule or in Mrs. Millard's room (C284) during lunch.
Yearbooks from the 2021-22 school year are still available in the main office.
Not sure if your child ordered one? Go to www.yearbookforever.com and do an order look up.
EXCHANGE STUDENT HOST NEEDED
PTSA Thank you
Chairs Iris, Ana, and Nancy did an incredible job setting up the coat check and refreshments for the Homecoming dance last weekend. They managed a whole crew of enthusiastic volunteers who kept those students moving through and on the dance floor in record time.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and made the night special for everyone!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and made the night special for everyone!
counseling
FREE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS IN OCTOBER
Do you want to apply to college for FREE?! Check out the MCAN Free College Applications:
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JUNIORS
The counselors visited 11th grade students in their Social Studies classrooms in September to discuss a lot of important information for junior year. Parents and students should visit the smore for important details and to see the student & parent checklist.
SENIORS
The counselors met with the senior class in September to discuss post-secondary planning. They were provided a lot of information on the college application process. Seniors also met with their counselors one-on-one to discuss any questions they may have and provide guidance on the college application process. For more information, 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.
FAFSA
Financial Aid is an important part of paying for college and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for the 2023-2024 school year, your senior's first year of college, this Saturday, October 1, 2022. 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.
COLLEGE NIGHT
October 25th 6:00-7:30
Save the date! Representatives from numerous colleges and universities will be available to provide information about their school and answer questions. All students and parents are welcome! The event is being held at Rochester High School this year.
COLLEGE VISITS
Stoney Creek welcomes many college representatives to visit our juniors and seniors throughout the fall. Students learn about the school of interest and have a representative available to answer questions they may have about the college/university. Students can access our google form to sign up using their RCS email address and receive a pass to attend the presentation.
The counselors visited 11th grade students in their Social Studies classrooms in September to discuss a lot of important information for junior year. Parents and students should visit the smore for important details and to see the student & parent checklist.
SENIORS
The counselors met with the senior class in September to discuss post-secondary planning. They were provided a lot of information on the college application process. Seniors also met with their counselors one-on-one to discuss any questions they may have and provide guidance on the college application process. For more information, 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.
FAFSA
Financial Aid is an important part of paying for college and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for the 2023-2024 school year, your senior's first year of college, this Saturday, October 1, 2022. 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.
COLLEGE NIGHT
October 25th 6:00-7:30
Save the date! Representatives from numerous colleges and universities will be available to provide information about their school and answer questions. All students and parents are welcome! The event is being held at Rochester High School this year.
COLLEGE VISITS
Stoney Creek welcomes many college representatives to visit our juniors and seniors throughout the fall. Students learn about the school of interest and have a representative available to answer questions they may have about the college/university. Students can access our google form to sign up using their RCS email address and receive a pass to attend the presentation.
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music boosters
Fall Concerts for Band, Choir and Orchestra!
Admission is free, donations towards our music program are accepted at the door. |
Class of 2023 information
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 photos
All seniors for the class of 2023 must get their YEARBOOK PHOTO taken by Prestige Portraits. This procedure is not only equitable for ALL students, it streamlines the process for parents, students, and the yearbook advisor. This service is free of charge to every single student. In addition, ALL students in the class of 2023 will be included on the class composite as a result of using Prestige.
Students must have their yearbook photo taken by November 5, 2022 in studio (see address below). Once the photos are processed, students/parents will have the ability to choose their preferred photo by November 24, 2022 and then Prestige will send the digital file to Stoney Creek High School for inclusion in the yearbook and on class composite. There is nothing else that the student (or parent) needs to do to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite.
Please remember that this is a formal section of the yearbook. Students should be in a shirt and tie, dress, sweater, or blouse. All clothing needs to meet these specifications and the RCS dress code policy. If you need help obtaining proper attire, or you need more information regarding attire, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Students and parents will still have the opportunity to go to their preferred choice of photographer, if it is not Prestige Portraits, for their other senior photos. While only the yearbook pose sitting fee is FREE OF CHARGE, Prestige will also be offering significant discounts for other senior picture packages as well.
Please go online at http://www.prestigeportraits.com/studio to make your child’s senior portrait appointment as soon as possible (if a “yearbook only - free” choice is not available during online scheduling, choose the “basic session”– the fee will be waived once you are at the studio). You may also call to make the appointment (see phone number below).
The deadline to be photographed in order to appear in the yearbook is November 5, 2022. Students who do not get their yearbook photo taken with Prestige by the deadline will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.
Prestige Portraits
248-377-2444
4906 Adams Road, Oakland Twp., 48306
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Students must have their yearbook photo taken by November 5, 2022 in studio (see address below). Once the photos are processed, students/parents will have the ability to choose their preferred photo by November 24, 2022 and then Prestige will send the digital file to Stoney Creek High School for inclusion in the yearbook and on class composite. There is nothing else that the student (or parent) needs to do to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite.
Please remember that this is a formal section of the yearbook. Students should be in a shirt and tie, dress, sweater, or blouse. All clothing needs to meet these specifications and the RCS dress code policy. If you need help obtaining proper attire, or you need more information regarding attire, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Students and parents will still have the opportunity to go to their preferred choice of photographer, if it is not Prestige Portraits, for their other senior photos. While only the yearbook pose sitting fee is FREE OF CHARGE, Prestige will also be offering significant discounts for other senior picture packages as well.
Please go online at http://www.prestigeportraits.com/studio to make your child’s senior portrait appointment as soon as possible (if a “yearbook only - free” choice is not available during online scheduling, choose the “basic session”– the fee will be waived once you are at the studio). You may also call to make the appointment (see phone number below).
The deadline to be photographed in order to appear in the yearbook is November 5, 2022. Students who do not get their yearbook photo taken with Prestige by the deadline will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.
Prestige Portraits
248-377-2444
4906 Adams Road, Oakland Twp., 48306
If you have any questions, 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
The Stoney Creek Media Center is in the process of updating our book collection. We are developing a graphic novel section and updating our fiction and non-fiction titles. If you would like to support our efforts, please visit our Amazon book wish list.
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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 2 entrances: the Main Doors and the Athletics 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.
StudyPoint will be hosting a PSAT webinar next Thursday, October 6th, at 8:00pm. In this free virtual event, our expert tutors will share why the test matters, how it's structured and scored, and their best test-taking strategies specific to the PSAT. You can learn more and register for the webinar.
There are also a few more opportunities left to take a free virtual PSAT practice test before the official test date. |
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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