RHPCS Families,
 
Hard to believe it, but it is already time to begin preparations for the 2018-2019 school year – starting with our upcoming enrollment lottery.
 
What RHPCS families need to know and do during this process…

1. Reserve your currently enrolled child’s placement at RHPCS for 2018-2019.  Each of our currently enrolled students is guaranteed placement at RHPCS next school year, but we need your response to confirm that your child will be returning and that we should hold your child’s seat.  Watch for a goldenrod colored “Letter of Intent for Student Enrollment for 2018-2019 School Year” form that was sent home with your child.  Please take just a minute to complete, sign & return this form by Monday, March 19, 2018.  Your response to the Letter of Intent reserves or releases your child’s spot for next school year.  An electronic copy of this form is attached with this email, just in case you haven’t received one for your child in a timely fashion.  (Note:  This Letter of Intent form is not required from our 8th grade students.)

 
2.Submit an Enrollment Lottery Application for not yet enrolled siblings (if applicable).   If you have a child (upcoming kindergartener, 1st grader, or other sibling to your currently enrolled Rolling Hills student) that is not yet enrolled at Rolling Hills who you would like to have attend Rolling Hills in the fall, you need to submit an enrollment lottery application for this/these sibling(s) no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018.  Siblings of enrolled students have “sibling priority” during the enrollment lottery.  A copy of the lottery application is attached with this email, available on the school website or can be picked up at the school office.  You can also contact the office to have a hard copy sent home with your student. 
 
3.Share the Rolling Hills Difference - Invite others to consider Rolling Hills.  Please join us in inviting friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers, or anyone you know that might be interested to find out more about the Rolling Hills Difference.  Our upcoming Open House for Prospective Families on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. will be an excellent time for interested families to visit Rolling Hills and learn more.  Know someone who is interested?  Invite them to the Open House, give them a copy of the lottery application, or have them contact Mrs. Friend at the school office.  Your personal recommendation is truly our best form of marketing and recruitment!  
 
Thank you in advance for your attention to these important preparations.  As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. 
 
All the best,
 
Teri Friend
Rolling Hills Public Charter School
8900 N Horseshoe Bend Rd
Boise, ID 83714
(208) 939-5400 ~ (208) 939-5401 (Fax)
www.rhpcs.org
Visit us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rollinghillscharter
Visit our Parent Faculty Association Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/RHPCSPFA
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​Hello Parents,
 
The PFA is working hard on earning money for playground upgrades to take place this summer. In addition to the Spring Concert Auction and Papa John’s fundraiser, we are considering a Paint Nite Fundraiser. We need a minimum of 25 people. It is a great opportunity to earn and connect with our community but also a big commitment. Since the PFA hasn’t done anything like this before, we need to see the interest level.  Can you please complete this two question survey so we can gage interest? It will take less than a minute and be much appreciated.
 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BQXBTV
 
We have two upcoming meetings located at Rembrants in Eagle.
Tuesday March 6th – Discussing playground fundraising opportunities and upcoming Spring Concert and Auction
Wednesday April 4th – Playground and next school year’s budget are on the agenda
 
You can RSVP for either meeting here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057116764384304/events/  We could love to see you there.
 
Sincerely,
Rolling Hills PFA

​Help the 1st Grade Service Learning Project finish strong – donate pet food and/or supplies by this Friday, March 2.
In our friendly competition, so far 4th grade is in the lead (behind the 1st grade class).
Seeking Pet Supplies for the critters at the Idaho Humane Society
The Rolling Hills’ 1st grade class is doing a donation drive benefitting the animals at the Idaho Humane Society.  They will be collecting pet food and various other animal supplies currently needed to provide for the pets at the center (see the suggestion list below). The collection drive has been extended to this Friday, March 2nd.
We need your help to make this community service project a huge success!  Please consider sending in items for our donation drive.  Donation boxes are by the 1st grade classroom door. Please label your donation with Sharpie marker according your child’s grade level as we are going to have a friendly competition to see which class brings in the most donations.  The class that helps donate the greatest amount will win pizza and a free dress day!
Help the first grade students show care and concern for the animals at the Idaho Humane Society through this important community service project. 
IHS Current List of Specific Needs:
Old but laundered Towels and Blankets
Newspapers
Black Kong chew toys and various and chew toys
Canned Food (Dog and Cat)
Laundry Soap
Dry Food (Dog and Cat)
Cat litter
Cash donations or checks made out to the, Humane Society.
 
Although this list addresses current critical needs, other items are welcome in our donation drive.  For a more extensive IHS “wish list”, visit their website at:  https://www.idahohumanesociety.org/donate/donate-needed-items/
 
Questions?  Contact Mrs. Beznoska, 1st grade teacher, at mbeznoska@rhpcs.org
 

2018 RHPCS Family STEM Night!
Join us for a Discovery Center show “Science Frozen Over”
followed by hands-on activities provided by Discovery Center, Eagle Library and RHPCS Staff.
WHAT:  Title 1 Family STEM Night
WHERE: Rolling Hills Public Charter School Gym
WHEN: Tuesday, February 27,
Time: Show begins 5:00pm, activities end 7:00pm
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You Are Invited to be a part of our Title 1 Committee…
We invite interested parents/guardians or adult family members to be a part of our Title 1 Committee.
We will be holding our 2nd committee meeting, on
Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 3:00pm in the 5th grade classroom.

​RHPCS 8th Grade Families,
 
If you are considering Sage International School as an option for your child’s high school program, we are pleased to announce that we have just finalized a lottery enrollment priority agreement for our 8th grade students applying for 9th grade in Sage’s lottery process.  Rolling Hills students benefit by the agreement which allows RHPCS 8th grade students’ priority pool status during their lottery process for 9th grade enrollment.  The deadline to apply for Sage’s lottery is Wednesday, February 28 by 5:00 p.m.   Even if you aren’t sure that Sage International is your first choice, you don’t miss your window to apply and be included in this lottery drawing priority pool.
 
For more information about Sage International’s lottery process and for the online lottery application, go to:  http://www.sageinternationalschool.org/enrollment/enrollment_lottery

​Mark Your Calendar for an EASY, DELICIOUS LUNCH or DINNER
with PAPA JOHNS February 26 – March 2
 
Papa John's is supporting Rolling Hills Charter School with a school fundraising Event
Monday-Friday, February 26 - March 2, 2018.
During our event week, order by phone or online at papajohns.com using promo code "RHPCS" and 20% of your order will be donated to Rolling Hills Public Charter School. 
Offer Valid at ALL Treasure Valley Papa Johns locations.
 
This is such an awesome Win-Win fundraising opportunity.  You get a delicious, easy meal for your family, while Rolling Hills earns money toward playground improvements.  Thank you Papa Johns!
 
Feel free to share this offer with friends, family, coworkers, etc.  Post it on your social media!  You are invited to visit Rolling Hills Facebook page and share the event.
 
PS – We won’t judge if you decide to take advantage of this offer multiple times during our fundraising week!! Go for it! J  Yum!

Rolling Hills Afterschool Art Class will soon begin Session #3 - New Enrollments are welcome and encouraged!
 
RHPCS Afterschool Art Class is held on Thursdays 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.. Session #3 will be 12 weeks from 3/1/18 - 5/24/18 (no class on 3/29/18 during Spring Break). Plan now to join Afterschool Art Class for creative exploration using graphite, oil pastels, chalk pastels, collage, textile art and more!
The fee for Session 3 will be $78 and includes 12 weekly classes, expert instruction, and all class supplies.
RHPCS Afterschool Art Class Session #3 registration form

Mrs. Balkin also invites Rolling Hills students and families to participate in her Art Workshops on 1st & 3rd Fridays from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm held at the Dry Creek Mercantile in Hidden Springs. See the flyer for more details.

Mark Your Calendar for Mrs. Balkin's Summer Art Camp for Kinds to be held at Rolling Hills Charter School June 18-22 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm. Watch for more details to come.
 
See Mrs. Balkin’s other art offerings on her Back Gate Studio Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/BackGateStudioBoise/
 

​RHPCS Families,
 
The Rolling Hills PFA Spring Auction is quickly approaching us. Taking place on March 17th, the PFA will be raising money for a new playground structure.
 
You are invited to join us this Monday 2/12/18, at 7pm, for a RHPCS Parent Faculty Associate (PFA)  Meeting at Rembrandts (located at 93 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616).
PFA Meetings are great way to meet other parents and get involved with our amazing school.  Please attend this meeting to learn how you can help us achieve our fundraising goal and have input with the new playgrounds. See the link below to RSVP.
 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1504996462953364/
 
Sincerely,
 
Jessica Bertagnolli
PFA President