Red Wolf Students and Families,
We are eagerly preparing to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year! In this newsletter, you will find a lot of helpful information for a successful year. Please read it carefully and keep it somewhere easy to reference. I promise you this will be the longest newsletter you receive this year by far!
In this newsletter, you will find:
Quick message from Siemers, Principal of CHS
Student Spotlight
Announcements – Possible Action Needed
Helpful Resources
Nice to Know – No Action Needed
Message from Siemers
It is hard to believe it is already that time when we are preparing to welcome our students, staff and families for another school year. This past year was filled with learning and growth, successes and challenges, and fun too! I have no doubts that the 24-25 school year will hold the same.
Save the Dates!
8/19, 5pm - RSD Multilingual Family Fun Night at ESC
8/23 - Student schedules available in Qmlativ
8/23, 12pm - CHS Office closed to support FFA competitors at Fair
8/24, 8am - Valley Serve
8/28, 6pm - CHS Athletics Fall Sports Parent Night
8/30, 9am - New Red Wolf Orientation - more information coming soon
9/4, All Day - CHS Picture Day
9/11, 5pm - CHS Curriculum Night - more information coming soon
For reference, a newsletter is sent out every other Friday with the intent to only send urgent notifications, if anything, between those newsletters. The newsletter will keep the same format each time. Our next newsletter is scheduled for Friday, 8/30.
It’s going to be a great year! - Siemers
Student Spotlight
A spot to highlight some of the amazing things happening with our students
College Board National Recognition Program Awards
Curtis Hernandez, Madison Ronsse and Adam Sanchez have received College Board National Recognition. Eligibility to receive this recognition includes:
Take the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th) or Spring PSAT 10 (10th) and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state
Or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade
And earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission
And identify as first-generation, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.
Congratulations, Red Wolves!
Empower Youth Network Key Leaders Summit
This past week, rising 11th grader Chris Paz-Mercado and rising 12th grader Adam Sanchez represented CHS on the student panel at the Empower Youth Network Key Leaders Summit. This event is an opportunity for Snoqualmie Valley leaders to network and engage in relevant community conversations, collaborations and actions. Community leaders had the opportunity to hear from a group of students, including Chris and Adam, as they shared their perspectives on youth social media use and mental health. Thank you, Chris and Adam!
Announcements – Possible Action Needed
Student Schedules and Schedule Change Request Process
Student Schedules will be available Friday, August 23rd by logging into Qmlativ. If students need a paper copy of their schedule, they can stop by the Counseling Office before school on Tuesday, September 3 to have one printed.
Criteria for schedule change requests include:
Hole in student’s schedule – these should all be filled before first day of school; however, if a hole remains on September 3rd, students should report to the Counseling Office during the class period in which they have the hole in schedule (e.g. no 3rd period class, student reports 3rd period)
Incorrect Placement (e.g. student is placed in Spanish 1 and has already taken it)
Not enrolled in course needed for graduation requirements
Enrolled in a course that student did not select in registration process*
*We reserve the right to change schedules in order to balance class sizes.
*We do not change classes based on teacher preference.
The schedule change request process will open on Tuesday, September 3rd and remain open through Friday, September 6th at 12pm, except for level changes (e.g. on level to AP, AP to on level, on level to Honors, Honors to on level) which are accepted through September 16th. Information and link to schedule change request form, which students must complete, will be sent out in our next newsletter. Please note that counselors will not be responding to emails or phone calls regarding schedule change requests before September 3rd, and students must complete the schedule change request form once available.
ParentSquare Access
All school and district communication will come through ParentSquare. To make sure you are connected and do not miss important information, please download the ParentSquare app.
Download the ParentSquare app (iOS - iOS Store / Android - Google Play Store) and then activate your account using the email address or cell number on file in Qmlativ.
Students can download the StudentSquare app (iOS - iOS Store / Android - Google Play Store) and then activate their accounts using their RSD email address.
The following links explain the different communication tools within ParentSquare and how to customize alert notifications:
If you have questions or need assistance accessing ParentSquare, please contact Tracie Kelly at kellyt@rsd407.org or (425) 844-4804.
Parking Lot Changes
Over the summer, we have made some changes to our CHS parking lots. First, you will notice new signage as you approach campus and at each entrance. If you’ve visited our campus before or are new to campus, our Visitor Parking is now on the front side of the building (second entrance) for easy access to the building’s main entrance.
Visitors on Campus Including Part-Time Students
Any individual who is not a current CHS student or CHS staff member must check in at the main office immediately upon arrival to campus. If your student is enrolled part-time at CHS, they should only be on campus during their scheduled classes during the school day. Those part-time students who participate in clubs and sports are fully welcome to be here outside the school day and of course, all are welcome for school events that occur outside school day. We need to be able to accurately account for students should an emergency occur during the school day.
Pick Up/Drop Off (see map)
We have lots of folks accessing our campus, including teenage drivers. Please be sure to follow the expectations at drop off and pick up of your student:
Please pull all the way forward into the drop off/pick up loop and advance as cars in front of you exit the loop. Do not use the first entrance which is for buses.
Please pull on to the gravel shoulder on the South side (opposite campus) of NE 150th once the loop is full and queue there. No car line should form on the North shoulder (CHS side of 150th).
Ensure you are pulled over to the side and NOT blocking the road for travel in front of CHS.
Ensure you follow any directives from flaggers/staff.
Paying Student Fees – Get an Early Start!
All student fees are now loaded to student accounts to be paid. Login to eFunds e~Funds for Schools (efundsforschools.com) to purchase an ASB card, pay student fees, purchase a yearbook, and load lunch money.
Family gate passes for CHS athletic events are available for purchase for only $150. A family pass gets 2 adults plus 3 children (K-8th grade) into all home regular season sports events for 2024-2025 (not valid for post season games). To purchase a family pass you can login to eFunds and click on optional fees. After you purchase your pass online, Shelly, our ASB Bookkeeper will create your family card. When it is ready, it can be picked up in the CHS front office by you or your student. Contact Shelly Campbell with any questions: CampbellS@rsd407.org or 425.844.4805. Still have questions/need help? Check out these videos!:
First Day Details – Tuesday, September 3rd!
School begins for all students at 7:35. Building doors open at 7:10. Please allow enough time for drop off that your student gets to class on time.
This first week students will be attending all six classes with no Early Release on Friday.
We will be reviewing how to be part of #OnePack with our student expectations on day one. This includes expectations related to tardies, attendance, lunchroom expectations and more.
CHS Picture Day – September 4
Student pictures will be taken during the school day on Wednesday, September 4th. Click here for instructions on how to order online. Please be aware students are not allowed to wear hats, scarves or items over their faces (outside of culturally-relevant items) that conceal their identity as school pictures are used to help identify students as needed.
Importance of On-Time Attendance
Did you know?
Students should miss no more than nine (9) days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation
By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores
Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success
What can you do?
Prioritize on-time attendance EVERY day
Help your teen maintain daily routines
Help your teen stay engaged by having open and regular conversations with them about school and how it’s going
Communicate with the school. Check Qmlativ for attendance tracking for your student. Let us know when your student will be absent.
Cell Phone Policy
Being focused in class is important for an authentic and engaging learning experience. Cell phones have become a constant disruption and distraction, so we want to remove that distraction so students can focus on the class. Cell phone use is allowed between classes and during assigned lunch.
The CHS Cell Phone Policy:
During class time, CHS students need to have their cell phones stored. They can choose the shared cell phone pouches, a class charging station or put away in their backpacks.
Cell phones will remain stored for the duration of a class period with the exception of specific teacher direction
Cell phones need to remain in the classroom when students leave during the class period for purposes of restroom or water fountain access, etc.
Helpful Resources
Communicating with CHS
The best way to communicate with CHS, should you have an issue, is to reach out directly to the staff member involved first. If this is not resolved at the staff/teacher level, please reach out to the alpha-assigned counselor for your specific student.
Aaron Clifford - clifforda@rsd407.org Last Names TBD
Margaret Russ - russm@rsd407.org Last Names TBD
Ellie Prussing - prussinge@rsd407.org Last Names TBD
If you still have questions or concerns after attempting to resolve with teacher directly and counselor, please contact your student’s alpha-assigned administrator. (If questions and concerns are general in nature, it is appropriate to contact an administrator directly.)
Jason Frederick - frederickj@rsd407.org Last Names A-Le
Tracie Kelly - kellyt@rsd407.org Last Names Li-Z
The next step if there is still no resolution is to contact Principal Jeannette Siemers at siemersj@rsd407.org.
The next step if the building principal cannot successfully resolve your situation, is to contact RSD Director of Teaching, Learning and School Leadership, Dr. John Lombardi at lombardij@rsd407.org.
Nice to Know – No Action Needed
CHS Parking Permits
Parking Permits will be on sale the following dates:
Monday, August 26th for SENIORS only – 6:30am–3:00pm. Student will be given ticket #’s matching place in line at 6:30. Before any parking passes will be sold at 7:00am, all garbage/belongings must be picked up.
Tuesday, August 27th for JUNIORS and SENIORS – 10:00am–3:00pm. Students allowed to form a line at 9am. Earlier students will be told to come back at 9am.
Wednesday, August 28th for all grades – 1:00–3:00pm
Thursday, August 29th for all grades – 10:00am–2:00pm
All students who plan to park on campus are required to purchase a parking permit. The parking permit application can be printed from this link or picked up from Ms. Shelly in the main office.
If a student will not be in town the week of parking permit sales, they can turn in the completed paperwork + $50 cash or check beforehand to Ms. Shelly, and their application will be processed the day of their grade's sales. We cannot save/reserve spots for students.
Running Start students can purchase a half-day pass for $25.
Important:
Students will not be allowed to purchase a parking permit if they have outstanding fees or books due. Please pay all outstanding fees and/or return books before attempting to purchase a parking permit.
Students must have a valid drivers license to purchase a parking permit. Students who get their license later in the school year will be able to purchase parking permits then.
CHS Athletics Fall Sports Parent Night – August 28th @ 6pm
Cedarcrest High School is excited to host our Fall Sports Parent Night on Wednesday, August 28th, at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Theater. We are honored to have Pat Bangasser from Proactive Coaching as our guest speaker, who will be presenting on "The Role of Parents in Athletics." This important session, aimed at parents and coaches only, will share valuable insights from student-athletes on how adults can positively impact their performance, create lasting memories, and show respect from a young person's perspective.
We encourage all Cedarcrest High School parents of fall, winter, and spring sport student-athletes to attend this informative evening. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your student-athletes and strengthen our community. It’s sure to be a great message and a great night!
Bus Passes
Students must have a pass to board a bus with their friend. Additionally, students must have a pass if they are riding their regular bus but disembarking at a different stop.
Parents & Guardians: you may request a bus pass for your student by calling or emailing the Attendance Office no later than 1:30pm, or 12pm on early release Fridays. Bus passes are not provided by student request.
Bus passes are required for students traveling in the district via RSD buses. Students needing to travel to volunteer at one of the elementary schools, driving school, KCLS Libraries in Duvall or Carnation, etc., must have a parent-requested pass to board a bus.
Cedarcrest High School Equestrian Team
Cedarcrest High School Team welcomes you to our Information and Registration meeting on September 10 at 7pm at Cherry Valley Elementary (26701 NE Cherry Valley Rd, Duvall, WA 98019) in the library. Our team co-ops with local schools to provide a competitive level of equine showing. We have numerous competitors go on to WAHSET State and Regionals. We are a fun team with practices beginning early October and look forward to you joining us for our 24-25 competition year. For questions, please email mastroc@rsd407.org or jenniferkniss@gmail.com We are also on Facebook (Cedarcrest High School Equestrian Team) if you’d like to see more about us. We look forward to meeting you on Sept. 10!
CHS PTSA Corner
YOUR CHS PTSA!
Welcome to a new year at CHS! As a member of CHS PTSA, you not only advocate for your own student, but ALL students! Membership helps you stay informed, engaged and connected to your student, school and community.
CHS PTSA is a member driven organization, and we welcome everyone to join for the 2024-2025 school year. Become a member today! Join HERE! Our membership goal for this year is 360 members.
Key Areas Supported/Funded by CHS PTSA:
Student scholarships, Reflections Art Competition, Staff Hospitality, Community Communications, Concessions at sporting events, Student Store, Senior Class Events including: Baccalaureate, Senior Slide Show, Safe & Sober Grad Night Celebration, Staff and Club Grants and more!
We cannot do all that we do without your membership support!
For more information and to stay connected follow us on Facebook and Instagram @cedarcrestptsa and check out our website www.cedarcrestptsa.org
Cedarcrest Fall Spirit Wear!
Our online spirit wear store is OPEN now through September 8th! Grab your Cedarcrest swag now! Orders will be delivered end of September. https://stores.inksoft.com/cedarcrest_highschool/shop/home
Nondiscrimination
The Riverview School District complies with all federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator (425-844-4500) at 15510 - 1st Ave. NE, Duvall, WA 98019.
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