May-June Newsletter from Principal Patu

Dear Viking Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. We have been in the new building a little over 5 weeks and the atmosphere feels amazing! Our scholars and staff are utilizing and enjoying all of the new spaces and opportunities for new learning. The transition went smoothly, and we cannot thank you enough for partnering with us on this momentous feat.

We are now in the last stretch of the school year with only seventeen school days left (last day is June 18th). As we prepare to finish strong, please encourage your scholar to take advantage of all the extra support opportunities we have to ensure they pass every course. Attendance matters and is the number one reason our scholars fall behind.

Below, please find a calendar of the remaining activities and intervention opportunities for the month of May and June. If you have a Senior, please see the calendar below and the Senior checklist of activities to be completed before graduation. As always, if you have any questions, please email me directly or call the main office at 206.252.6350. Thank you.

In your service,

Annie Patu
Principal
Rainier Beach High School

Senior Checklist

• Cap and Gown – Pick up started May 1st. If you still need to order, please contact National Achiever asap at 425-357-1338 or at their website National Achiever. You can also contact Ms. Dugas at andugas@seattleschools.org .
• Senior Checkout begins June 10th. Requirements to graduate and participate in ceremony (if you need support, please contact your scholar’s counselor):
  • 24 Credits with all requirements fulfilled
  • Complete High School and Beyond Plan
  • 60 hours of community service documented
  • Complete Senior Showcase Display Board or Digital PPT – Due June 9th
  • Pay all fines $$$

Senior Showcase, Breakfast, and Awards

The Senior Showcase will be held on Wednesday, June 11th in the RBHS Commons. Every Senior will be featuring their Senior Display Board highlighting their academic and personal journey at RBHS over the years. Senior parents/guardians (limit of two per senior) are invited to attend and join us for Breakfast and Senior Awards to be distributed at this time. The event will begin at 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Senior Rehearsal for the graduation ceremony will begin immediately following event on the football field.

RBHS May-June Calendar

Remaining Calendar Dates:

• Tuesday, May 27:
  • Science Out Out, 1st period
  • History Pull Out, 5th period
• Thursday, May 29:
  • ELA Pull Out, 3rd period
• Friday, May 30:
  • Math Pull Out, 2nd period
  • Senior Prom
• Monday, June 2:
  • History Pull Out, 5th period
  • Senior Finals
• Tuesday, June 3:
  • Science Pull Out, 1st period
  • Senior Finals
• Wednesday, June 4:
  • Senior Finals
• Thursday, June 5:
  • Math Pull Out, 2nd period
  • ELA Pull Out, 3rd period
• Friday, June 6:
  • Viking Day!
• Saturday, June 7:
  • Saturday School, 10am – 2pm
• Monday, June 9:
  • History Pull Out, 5th period
  • Senior Showcase display due
  • Seniors’ last day
• Tuesday, June 10:
  • Science Pull Out, 1st period
  • Senior Check-out
• Wednesday, June 11:
  • Senior Breakfast
  • Senior Showcase
  • Graduation Rehearsal
• Thursday, June 12:
  • Math Pull Out, 2nd period
  • ELA Pull Out, 3rd period
  • Last day to turn in assignments for grades 9-11
  • Graduation, 8pm @ Memorial Stadium
• Friday, June 13:
  • Finals (Periods 2, 4, 6, Advisory)
• Monday, June 16:
  • Finals (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7)
• Tuesday, June 17:
  • Finals Make-ups
  • 8th grade visit
• Wednesday, June 18:
  • Last Day of School, 1:25pm dismissal for students
• Thursday, June 19:
  • Juneteenth

Please visit our Senior page for more information for Seniors.

Tutoring is available afterschool Tuesdays and Thursdays in the AC from 3:40 – 5:00 pm. Many of our teachers also stay after school to support scholars in their classrooms.