Rincon Weekly Update

January 26-February 1

Student Course Selection: See Attachments for Course Offering Details

Students will select their courses during these regularly assigned classes on the dates listed. Students in special programs will have assistance with their course selection.

Online Registration for 2020-2021 Opens January 27^th

It is important to remember that Rincon students need to re-register every year. TUSD allows “green light” open enrollment at all TUSD high schools (excluding University High) until all of the available spaces are filled. Please make sure you follow the instruction below, to ensure that your student is appropriately registered if planning to return to Rincon next year.

Registration opens January 27^th, 2020 ONLINE through your ParentVue account. 

ParentVue gives you access to all of your TUSD students with one log-in, so registration for multiple children is simple.

No need to visit different campuses; no more writers’ cramp.

• Go to parent.tusd1.org
• Log in with your User Name and Password
• Click on Online Registration tab and follow the prompts

You will upload the following registration documents in ParentVue:

1. Parent/Guardian Identification
2. Proof of current address
3. Immunization records
4. Birth certificate

If you need a ParentVue activation key, please visit Rincon’s Attendance Office and show your ID.  Forgot your password?  Call us at 232-5602; we can assist you.

Do you need access to a computer?  Would you like some one-on-one help with the registration process?  We are happy to help.

Come to Rincon’s Attendance Office, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Parents: We Want You!

Rincon Parent Teacher Association and our Site Council are actively looking for parent representation. If you are interested, please contact our office manager Juana Ambrose at 520-232-5603 for more information.

Planning Ahead

Parent Teacher Conferences: Visit your student’s teachers to discuss his/her individual performance, upcoming curriculum, and ways to support learning at home. Teachers will be in their classrooms from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, February 13^th for private 15-20 min. meetings. The following day will be a half day for students, release time 11:40 a.m.

Bi-Annual Title I Meeting: Parents interested in learning more about Rincon’s mission, vision and academic improvement goals are encouraged to attend the Title I Meeting on parent-teacher conference night at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. We will discuss our current letter-grade status, how that grade is calculated, upcoming changes in the letter-grade calculations and ways the school uses Title I funds to support and improve our academic performance.

February 13^th: 4-6 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences

February 13^th: 5:30 p.m. Bi-Annual Title I Meeting

February 14^th: Half Day, Student Release 11:40 a.m.

February 20-21: No School, Rodeo Days

March 12^th: End of Quarter 3

March 13-20: No School, Spring Break

Events This Week

Student Announcements

• Rincon Seniors: Please submit a baby picture for the yearbook by FEBRUARY 3^rd. We will accept a hard copy and scan it for you in room T3, or you can email us a picture at RinconRawhide@gmail.com.
• Rincon Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors:  We are choosing next years' courses beginning Feb 3rd.  It is extremely important that you ensure your StudentVUE is up to date!  If you are not able to log in or have questions, please see your counselor, Ms. Bartlett in room 219, or Ms. Zulick.  You will not be able to make your selections without StudentVUE access.  
• Rincon Seniors…we have a limited supply of senior shirts in. Go by room 215 if you are interested. Make sure you have yours for the senior picture.

As the new semester begins, there will be slight adjustments regarding the use of the library and/or Common Grounds areas after school.

1. All students are to sign in as they arrive.  This means RHS or UHS students, regardless of whether you plan to use the library or simply the Common Grounds area.
2. When the Common Grounds area closes, all students will need either move to the library side or leave. 
3. The library side will no longer be a "hangout" area.  If you are not appropriately working and behaving, you may be asked to leave.
   Thanks for your cooperation with these slight modifications.
4. Students in hallways during lunchtime will be required to have a pass after the tardy bell rings.

Rincon Weekly Update

January 19-25

NO SCHOOL MONDAY: Enjoy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Off

Tuesday: Following Sequential Schedule-1st Period Begins at 8:00 a.m.

Student Course Selection

Students will be selecting their courses for the 2020-2021 school year at the end of this month. Please discuss course options with your student.

Events This Week

Student Announcements

The Rincon StuCo is hosting the blood drive on Wednesday, January 22. Go by room 215 to pick up your form. Times are wide open right now.

Rincon Seniors…we have a limited supply of senior shirts in. Go by room 215 if you are interested.

As the new semester begins, there will be slight adjustments regarding the use of the library and/or Common Grounds areas after school.

1. All students are to sign in as they arrive.  This means RHS or UHS students, regardless of whether you plan to use the library or simply the Common Grounds area.
2. When the Common Grounds area closes, all students will need either move to the library side or leave. 
3. The library side will no longer be a "hangout" area.  If you are not appropriately working and behaving, you may be asked to leave. Thanks for your cooperation with these slight modifications.

The Metropolitan Education Commission’s Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress (YAC/TTC) and the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce the Dorothy O. Finley Outstanding Teen Citizen Awards!

Established in 1994, the Outstanding Teen Citizen Awards are designed to recognize 10 youth who have met the criteria in one or more of the following categories:

1. Between the ages of 13 and 19
2. Has overcome significant hardships
3. Dedicated time to community service
4. Demonstrated positive leadership
5. Seen as a “Comeback Teen” i.e., an individual who has persevered through challenges and still achieved academic, social, and/or personal success.

As in the past, the 10 youth will be selected by their peers and they will be formally recognized at the Metropolitan Education Commission’s 30^th Annual Crystal Apple Awards Luncheon to be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER, 260 S. CHURCH AVE.  (Please note change in venue from last year).In addition, one of the ten winners will be the recipient of the prestigious Crystal Apple Youth Award, which will be presented at the luncheon. This is your opportunity to nominate deserving youth who have made a difference in our community, as well as improving their own life.  If you have one or more youth that you would like to nominate, please complete the enclosed nomination form and write a 500-word essay for each youth nominee. PLEASE NOTE: All nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020. We cannot accept late submissions.TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION,  FILL IN THE ATTACHED NOMINATION FORM COMPLETELY, ATTACH YOUR ESSAY TO YOUR RETURN EMAIL, AND SUBMIT TO ed@metedu.org .For more information on the Dorothy O. Finley Outstanding Teen Citizen Awards or the Crystal Apple Awards Luncheon, please visit the MEC website at www.metedu.org/crystal or call Ed Nossem at 520-670-0055.

Have a fantastic week!

Rincon Weekly Update

January 12-18

Happy New Year! Welcome back to school, Ranger Families. We hope everyone had a relaxing winter break and has started out 2020 rejuvenated and ready for a fresh start. This semester is packed full of important dates and events, including state testing, college testing and graduation!!!! The start of the new year is always an exciting time and we hope everyone maintains their invigorated enthusiasm as the year progresses.

PARENT INFORMATION…

-TUSD High School Choice and Parent Wellness Expo

CHOOSING A HIGH SCHOOL? START HERE!

• 30-minute Workshop Focusing on High School Transition: What Does High School Look Like?
• How to Be Successful in High School
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Demos
• Fine Arts Performances by TUSD Award Winning Groups
• Talk to School Representatives and Apply On-site WELLNESS FAIR: Free Eye Screenings
• Free Hair Cuts
• Free Dental Care Information
• Nutritional Meal Demos/Samples by TUSD Food Services
• FREE SOCKS AND JACKETS at the Family Resources Table

Limited transportation provided upon request.

Date: Saturday, January 25^th

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Rincon /University High Schools

Parking: South Parking Lot

-Student Course Selection

All Rincon students will be choosing their classes for next year at the end of this month. Please talk to your students about the courses they plan to select. If you have questions about specific courses, please reach out to your child’s counselor for assistance.

Keep in mind, TUSD has recently approved a weighted grade scale for students who complete year-long  AP and core content college level courses at a 5.0 weight. Elective credits that count for college credit are weighted at 4.5.

-Sock Drive

Rincon is participating in the TUSD sock drive. If you would like to donate new socks for people in need, please drop them of in the sock drop-box located in the career center. Socks are a luxury that many of take for granted during this colder time of year. If every student and staff member could donate just one pair of new socks, we’d be able to protect the feet and warmth of over 1300 people in need. Any size, shape and color is welcome.

-11^th Grade Science Field Test

Rincon was selected by the state to participate in a field study. Juniors will be participating in a state of Arizona science field this month. The state is field testing science questions as they work to rewrite the

high science proficiency test. We encourage students to do their best so the state can get an accurate read on the validity of their questions. However, the results will not count towards student records in any way.

-Tax Credits

Many of our amazing programs are generously supported by your tax credit donations. The 2019 Tax Credits for any extracurricular activity at any of our schools can be given all the way through April 15, 2020. The 2020 Tax Credits can start on January 1, 2020.

Anyone paying state taxes can contribute tax credits to your child’s activities. It is a dollar for dollar credit. Married couples can give up to $400 per year and single people can give up to $200 per year.  The tax credit website makes it very easy (see below). Thank you for your support and your generosity. We appreciate your contributions a tremendous amount. 

http://www.tusd1.org/Information/Resources/AZ-Tax-Credit

EVENTS THIS WEEK…

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS…

1. JUNIORS: The Mexican American Student Services AND the African American Student Services have teamed up to provide 2 coach busses for the 2020 College Tours. They are going to Arizona State University on Wednesday, February 12^th, Northern Arizona University on Wednesday March 4^th and Grand Canyon University on Wednesday, March 25^th. Juniors should take full advantage of this FREE For more information email massdtusd@gmail.com or text/call 520-971-1077, or see Mrs. Bacal. Sign up quickly as space is limited.

1. Wednesday, January 15^th the U.S. Army will have their Gaming Trailer on campus in front of the South Gym from 8 AM to 2 PM. Students can go during  their own lunch, but if any teacher wants to take their classes through, it should take each group between 15 to 20 minutes.

1. Thursday, January 16^th, New Mexico State University will present in the Computer Lab at 3:15. All are welcome to come.

1. Saturday, January 18^th CTE and the Auto Shop will host “Zoom-Zoom” at the Children’s Museum. Come out and support Mr. Pelton and our students.

1. Attention all boys and girls interested in playing tennis this spring, join us for an informational meeting on January 16 after school in room 106. All skill levels are welcome.

1. Anime Club don’t for get to wear your favorite anime shirt on Thursday Jan. 9 for a group picture in Room P2 after school.

1. Rincon Seniors…we have a limited supply of senior shirts in. Go by room 215 if you are interested.

1. As the new semester begins, there will be slight adjustments regarding the use of the library and/or Common Grounds areas after school.

-All students are to sign in as they arrive.  This means RHS or UHS students, regardless of whether you plan to use the library or simply the Common Grounds area.

-When the Common Grounds area closes, all students will need either move to the library side or leave. 

-The library side will no longer be a "hangout" area.  If you are not appropriately working/behaving, you may be asked to leave.

Thanks for your cooperation with these slight modifications.

Thursday, January 9^th after school, the College Club will host a representative from Duke University who will give a presentation and answer questions in the Computer Lab. It’s open to all students who want to learn about higher education and what are the steps to get there.