Thanks to everyone who attended the Registration Fair –
what an incredible turnout! As Nicole Beale mentioned in
her presentation, this year each student must sign a
Registration Contract at his or her appointment to ensure
a thorough understanding of the process, the implications of registration decisions, and accountability for such decisions. Parent understanding is also critical, so a copy of the contract follows. Mrs. Beale’s entire presentation can be found on the RJR website under Student Services.
Registration Contract for 2014-2015
Student Name:______Date:______
Please initial each statement below.
I understand that:
_____ “change of mind” requestssubmitted after March 21, 2014 will not be considered.
_____level changes (i.e. honors to standard) will not be considered until after the first three weeks of school.
_____scheduling my classes required for graduation takes priority over scheduling my electives.
_____there is a real possibility of getting one of the alternate courses I have listed on my registration card.
_____block and A/B day courses are not interchangeable and may be difficult to switch.
_____I have not made course, level, or location selections based on who currently teaches a course as teachers may change.
_____if I am registering for CareerCenter courses, I cannot choose when I go to the CareerCenter (morning vs. afternoon). I also have made CC course selections with transportation (bus or car) in mind.
_____I will not be allowed to drop CareerCenter courses or swap a CareerCenter course for a Reynolds course after the registration deadline of March 21, 2014.
_____the final date for changes in course selections for the 2014-
2015 school year is March 21, 2014.
On another note, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please see page two for an amazing opportunity and performance coming in March! ACTNOW as Wells Fargo will match any donations, ads or tickets sold by Feb. 28th!
Lisa and Greg Carter
Spring Playbill “Shout-Outs” Available
Are you the parent or friend of a performing arts student? Consider placing a “shout-out” in our spring playbill that will reach thousands! Here are some suggestions:
“Thanks, ______, for the music! We love seeing you perform!” Love, Mom and Dad
“Keep dancing, ______! Love, Grandmama”
“Congratulations on another great season, Lady Demons Basketball!”—anonymous donor
These cost $25 each if text only and $50 each if they include a picture.People may order tickets or purchase a “shout-out” for their studentonline at and select "Online School Payments" or by contacting Karen Morris at .
Spring School-Wide and Community Arts Performance
The Arts Council has approved our project to bring Electrify Your Strings to Reynolds March 24th-25th. More than 100 RJR student musicians will have master classes with three professional musicians, then perform for the entire student body on March 25th at 10 a.m.That evening, the community is invited to a concert at 7:30 p.m. Click on this link to see the video and get more information:
Please purchase your tickets early! They cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from Karen Morris at . We will have a “rock festival” feel that night with food trucks, merchandise and entertainment. All funds collected during the month of February will be matched by Wells Fargo through their Power2Give site. Please consider helping us fund this amazing experience for all students
Congratulations to 2013 High School All-State Chorus Members
The following RJR students were selected to participate in the All-State Chorus and will perform on Saturday, February 22nd.
11-12 Mixed Choir
Chloe Clements Claire Hoke Carter Lievens Thomas Hatling
9-10 Mixed Choir
Ajuana Bruno Startraya Galloway Alberto Nava Alex Lawrence
SSAA Women’s Choir
Mackenzie Goodman Starnice Galloway Erin Caudle Sarah Templeton
Choral Festival Accolades
Congratulations to Victoria Mueller and Claire Hoke who were honored at the 2014 Mars Hill Choral Festival for receiving PERFECT SCORES atthe October audition. Out of 300 students, there were 22 perfect scores – four were from ForsythCounty. TWO of those were from RJR!
RJR Reflections Winners
Congratulations to these talented students who placed at the county level competition! Their entries will now represent RJR as they travel to the regional level competition. These students will be recognized at a reception on March 20th at ParklandHigh School. We are so proud of their achievements and wish them continued good luck in the Reflections Art Contest!
Dance
Khris Beeson - 2nd
Taylor Carter - 3rd
Sarah Myers – HM
Photography
Haley Jacob - 1st
Charlotte Ririe - 2nd
KatherineShore – HM
Visual Arts
Ruth Moffatt - 3rd
Central Public Library Offers “Preparing for College” Series
The following program is free and open to the public and will be held in the Central Library auditorium located at 660 West Fifth Street.
College Study Skills: Monday, March 17 at 6:15 p.m.
Find usefulstrategies including time management, tackling large assignments, communicating with professors, survival tips away from
home and more.
No registration is required for these programs. For more information, call 336/703-3020 oremail .
2014-2015 PTSA Officers Announced
The RJR PTSA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following proposed slate of officers for the 2014-2015 school year:
President – Kate Ruley
2nd Vice President – Alan Ruley
1st Vice President – Michelle Caldwell
Treasurer – Mac Debose
Secretary – Joy Troxell
This slate was presented at the February 10, 2014 general membership meeting. The membership will elect officers at our final general membership meeting in May. Officers will be installed that night as well.
Many thanks to our nominating committee members: Lisa Dull, Melissa Fisch, Carla Hoots, Ashby Hopkins and Corrine Ward.
Youth and Government Delegation Serves with Distinction
Congratulations to the 2014 RJR Youth and Government delegation. The 55 students from R.J. Reynolds served with distinction in legislative and judicial roles at the annual conference in Raleigh,North Carolina, February 6th - 9th, with several students earning individual honors:
Lars Halverso - member, Outstanding Legislative Team (freshman forum)
Thomas Hatling – Model Press Officer
Gray Kinnier – Outstanding Attorney
Gray Kinnier, Kiralina Soare – Overall Mock Trial Winners
Jacob Weinberg – appointed 2015 Press Photography Editor
Thomas Geis, JJ Hoots – elected 2015 Presiding Officers
The R.J. Reynolds delegation continued its run of strong showings this year, and we look forward to channeling our momentum into next year’s conference.
Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus Study Sessions
The next pre-calculus study session is set for February 22nd from 11:30a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the media center. For details, see Ms. Apel’s faculty webpage calendar ( or e-mail Ms. Apel at . Check the calendar for future study session dates and times.
NEW! AP Calculus Study Sessions: First date/time is set for February 22nd from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. in the media center. For details, see Ms. Apel’s faculty webpage calendar ( or e-mail Ms. Apel at . Check the calendar for future dates and times.
“Souper” Lunch Volunteers Needed
The Hospitality Committee needs volunteers to “show the love” and share your cooking talents with faculty and staff at the Fourth Annual "Souper" Lunch which will now be on Friday, February 21.
Follow the link below to sign up to help:
Travel Abroad in 2015
It’s not too late to sign up for our 2015 trip to France and Spain! We will be visiting many of the cities that we study in classes including Paris and Barcelona! Take advantage of this awesome opportunity for your student (and even yourself!). Please visit our tour website: or email Madame Matisko: for more information.
French at RJR
Parlez-vous français? Are you and your student deciding what language to study at RJR? Why not take French? French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance, and architecture. Knowledge of French will open doors in these industries and help you in your arts courses.
Did you know that France is the world’s fifth largest economy? French is the working language and/or the official language of many organizations including the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO and the Olympics. RJR offers French levels 1-5, including AP (the only school in the district besides CareerCenter). Please e-mail Madame Matisko if you would like more information about our French program ().
Thanks to our Legacy Corporate Sponsors!
R.J. Reynolds is extremely grateful for the generous donations these corporate sponsors gave to this year’s Legacy Campaign. Please show them your support and thank them for supporting RJR!
Graduation Information for the Class of 2014
The RJR graduation faculty advising team has posted a letter that outlines important information about graduation and related events and requirements for all seniors and their families. For quick access to this letter, go to:
SAT Prep Course for May Test Date
The Princeton Review will again offer an 18-hour classroom SAT Prep Course at R.J. Reynolds beginning in March to prepare students for the May SAT test date. The course begins with a practice test on Saturday, March 15th and continues with classroom instruction on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. (3/19-4/30). This is NOT a free practice test. You must be enrolled in the class in order to take the test.RJR students receive a $100 discount for the course when they use thepromotion code H6ZSH$when registering. Thedeadline to register is March 7th. To enroll in the class, visit and for questions or more information, please contact PTSA volunteer Michelle Caldwell at (336) 416-4859 or .
Volunteer Hall Monitors Needed for March ACT
Calling all RJR parents and family/friends over the age of 18!
Help monitor halls during the administration of the ACT to all 11th grade students on Tuesday, March 4th and on Tuesday, March 18th (make-up date) from 8:55 a.m. to around 1:00 p.m. Sign up at:
All volunteers must be registeredat WSFCSData Base by going to Your help is GREATLY appreciated! Questions? Email PTSA Proctor Chair, Jeanne Brooker, at or call 721-1080.
This Week’s Schedule
Feb. 17Spring Sports Begin
V Girls/Boys Basketball at Reagan, 6:00/7:30
Feb. 19Conference Basketball Tournament Begins
Feb. 20Conference Basketball Tournament, Girls at West Forsyth Boys at MountTabor, Times TBA
V Boys Lacrosse Scrimmage at UNC vs. Wakefield, 7:00
Wrestling State Championships in Greensboro, 8:00
Feb. 21Conference Basketball Finals at MountTabor
Wrestling State Championships in Greensboro
Feb. 22Baseball Scrimmage vs. West Stokes at Reagan, 12:00
Spring Sports Tryouts will begin on February 17. Students must have a current physical to try out. Contact coaches for details about when and where tryouts will take place.
Demon Shop Sale
The Demon Shop is having a Valentine's Sale during the month of February. Short-sleeve T-shirts are $10; long-sleeve T-shirts are $12; and sweatpants are $15. Don’t forget that we can now take credit cards! The Demons Shop is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, contact Melissa Workman at .