January Newsletter from Principal Patu
January Newsletter from Principal Patu
Greetings, Viking Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family are well. We are off to a great start for 2025! The end of the semester is around the corner and our scholars and staff have been working hard to meet our goal of zero course failures for every student for Semester 1. Our support staff have been working overtime to provide extra help during the school day and after school. We will be hosting Saturday School tomorrow, January 25th from 10am – 2pm to help students prepare for finals in the cafeteria. This month we celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King in a presentation by our BSU students and we will be celebrating Black History in the month of February. This year our entire school will be creating a walking museum of Black History and the legacies of those in our local community. Come check it out beginning February 12th!
Please know that your scholar’s safety and well being is my top priority. We are continuing to work with our entire community to provide a safety net in the building as well as our surrounding community. I count it a privilege to serve you and your scholar and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Take care.
Blessings,
Principal Patu
Saturday School – January 25th
Come get help with your classes before finals! 10am – 2pm in the cafeteria. Snacks provided.
First Semester — Finals Schedule
Monday, January 27, 2025
| Period | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8:50-10:20 | 90 minutes |
| 3rd — extra 5 @ start for Nutrition Break | 10:25-12:00 | 95 minutes |
| One Lunch | 12:00-12:30 | 30 minutes |
| 5th | 12:35-2:05 | 90 minutes |
| 7th | 2:10- 3:40 | 90 minutes |
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
| Period | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory | 8:50-10:20 | 90 minutes |
| 2nd — extra 5 @ start for Nutrition Break | 10:25-12:00 | 95 minutes |
| One Lunch | 12:00-12:30 | 30 minutes |
| 4th | 12:35-2:05 | 90 minutes |
| 6th | 2:10- 3:40 | 90 minutes |
Open House for Enrollment Month
We are hosting an open house for prospective scholars and families on Wednesday, February 5th from 5-7pm. Please use this link to RSVP for Open House for prospective scholars and families
Students of the Month
December
IB Learner Trait: Caring
- Hibo Mohamud
- Kendall Santos
- Heran Mehari
- Aaliyah Federico
- Maya Flory-Barnes
- Sione Ahomana
- Aleq Basilio
- Naydelin Lopez
Standing Items
Start on time and Show up to Learn Campaign
Starting January 6th, we are launching our Start on Time campaign to get our scholars to school on time. We average close to 250 tardies to school each day for various reasons. Our goal is to chop that in half by the end of March 2025. Help us help your scholar get to school on time and win prizes for the entire family. We will be pulling lists for all scholars who come on time each month and enter their name in a drawing to win prizes for your family. We are giving away SWAG, gift cards, etc.
Seniors – Make sure you order your senior’s cap and gown.
- Please contact National Achiever, 425-357-1338 if you have not ordered or go online: Order your senior cap and gown
- Need financial help with cap and gown? Please complete this form Financial Aid form We will send out information in January to confirm.
Join the RB PTSA!
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm in library and available on TEAMS too. Email Dr. Shafiga for more information on meetings smabromova@seattleschools.org.
RHBS Building Replacement Project
We are in great anticipation for our new building! Currently, April 11th will be our last day in the “old” building. We will be physically moving to the new building for Phase 3 during Spring Break and students will start in new building on April 21st. I will be sure to send you updates along the way. Read more here and watch live videos of the updates.
Need Basic Need Support?
The Right Now Needs Fund allows us to provide basic need support for emergency situations that can be a barrier for our families. We support with rent, utilities, food, clothing, and other needs. Please contact our Family Support Worker, Bijan Jackson bljackson1@seattleschools.org or Lee Adams lcadams@seattleschools.org