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| Preparing
for the Flu Season |
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Per health authorities,
school districts can expect an active flu season this
year. The H1N1 (Swine) flu is expected to continue,
along with the regular seasonal flu strains. While
H1N1 is not currently more dangerous than the seasonal
flu, it’s still important to get flu shots as
they become available.
Also, because the H1N1 flu is so contagious, it is
very important to observe basic hygiene and cleanliness
precautions like
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frequent hand
washing,
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coughing/sneezing
into sleeves (not hands),
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frequent cleaning
of commonly touched surfaces, and
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not sharing
food or drink with others.
If your child becomes ill with flu-like symptoms
(fever of 100.0°F (37.8°C)or higher, plus
cough and/or sore throat) , they should not come
to school until the symptoms have gone, and they
have been fever-free for 24 hours without the aid
of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol. Students
who come to school with flu-like symptoms may be
sent home.
It is also important to call the school if your child
misses school due to flu-like symptoms. This allows
RISD to track illness data as directed by our county
health department. Also, as with any absence, when
your child is well and returns to school, please send
a note with them to school.
Please read the important attached
letter from RISD Health Services for more information.
Click here to view RISD.org's Influenza Prevention & Response page. |
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2010 National Merit
Semifinalist Announced
Approximately 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists were announced on Sept. 16 in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.
Students achieve 2010 National Merit recognition by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) which serves as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. The Semifinalist and high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student’s essay and information about the Semifinalist’s participation and leadership in school and community activities.
Congratulations to RISD’s 2010 National Merit Semifinalists!
Bryan K. Chen – BHS
Karen Chen – PHS
Nathan D. Crossman – PHS
Timothy M. Davis – LHHS
Nathan A. Hogg - LHHS
Haley D. Kassab – PHS
Matthew A. Keath - LHHS
Megan G. Noble – PHS
Terrence Pitts – PHS
Michael Redlinger – PHS
Nick B. Semon – PHS
Shea E. Snider - LHHS
Jennifer A. Thompson –PHS
Jason I. Wardy – RHS
Kathryn R. Wilson – BHS
Luke A. Wingfield - LHHS |
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Cell Phone Use Banned
in School Zones
 During the 81st Legislative Session, the legislature passed House Bill 55 which prohibits the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle within a school-crossing zone unless the driver is using a hands-free device.
The law goes into effect on September 1, 2009, and an offense would be considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine. |
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RHS's Hademenos
Named 2009 Tech Titan
September 2009 |
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RISD School Participate in TI Foundation Grant
September 2009 |
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RISD Successful Again in
TBEC Honor Roll Rankings
August 2009 |
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RISD's Belin Named Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year
August 2009 |
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