MRHS Announcements 4.5.2019

From: "Mountain Ridge Marquee" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: MRHS Announcements 4.5.2019
Date: April 3rd 2019

The 2^nd Annual MRHS Jazz band swing dance/dinner is on Friday, April 5^th.  Tickets are $20.00 and are being sold through the MRHS bookstore.  Carrabba’s Italian Grill is catering the event!

The Society of Female Scholars Senior Send Off is Friday, April 5th, in the auditorium. Refreshments are at 6:30 PM and the ceremony is at 7 PM. Please RSVP by emailing Mrs. Gordon or Ms. Britton if you have not filled out the Google form already.

We want to wish our Varsity Team the best of luck as they travel to Winter Guard International World Championships TODAY! We have no doubt you will represent Ridge well!!

If you are planning on attending summer school this year the registration window is April 1^st through April 26^th.  The First day of school will be May 13^th.  In-Person finals will be June 25^th or June 26^th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  You can register at www.dvusd.org/online.

Congratulations to Baneen Alsilawi and Robert Addams for being selected as February Citizens of the Month!

Girls varsity tennis team defeated Liberty last night by a 7-2 score.  Singles winners included Neha Balamurugan, Emma Troyer,  Alexis Messerly, Roshni Patel, and Sai Konatam.  Doubles winners included Troyer & Patel, and Konatam & Ashni Patel.  JV's  also defeated Liberty by a 5-4 score. Great job to all.

TODAY, April 3^rd is National Paraprofessional Day!  All of our Paraprofessionals and Instructional Assistants contribute directly to the success of each student they support and are an integral component in systems of support for all of our DVUSD students.  Please take a moment to recognize Paraprofessionals with whom you work. 

Ridge has an after school program for students waiting for rides, waiting for practices or after school activities.  It is in room E-117 and will have tutoring, games and air conditioning.  This program starts at 2:30 PM and lasts until 3:45 PM.

Those interested in trying out for Pom, please see Coach Lopez in the dance room for tryout packets.  If you have not tried out for a team this year, then you will need to have a physical and athletic clearance completed by next week.  Please see Ms. Wesson in the Athletic department for further information.  A pom clinic will be held Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and the tryout day will be Friday April 5^th.

Did you know your AZ MERIT score can enhance your course grade?  Please click on the following link to watch the video that has all the information for you:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-yb6S-O7k&rel=0

Attention students going to the PROM.  This year, all attendees need to sign a Prom Dance Code of Conduct form.  It is on our website for you to download.  If you are bringing a non-Ridge guest, you will also need to download a guest form our website.  Guests will also need to turn in a Dance Code of Conduct form.  Forms need to be turned into the conduct office before students can purchase a ticket.  Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door.  All tickets need to be purchased before 3:00 PM on Friday, April 12^th.  Please wait to buy your guest tickets until you have confirmed your guest has been approved.  

Approval lists will be updated at lunch daily, and held at the bookstore.  All forms will be turned into the conduct office. 

Remember, you MUST have your student ID in order to get in the door.  Guests need their ID as well.  Students who are in possession of anything related to vaping/tobacco at the dance will not be allowed into the dance and will be suspended off campus the following week.  Seniors who are off-campus suspended will lose the privilege to walk at graduation.  Thank you for following all school and district expectations.

MRHS Mentor Program:  Would you like to help future freshmen learn about our campus and community?  Would you like to use your leadership skills to help younger students transition to high school?  If so, please consider applying for this leadership role of responsibility!   Visit Mrs. Romero’s website or pick up a hard copy MRHS Mentor Application in room C219 by 3:00 p.m. TODAY!

Are you taking the CTE Online Internship class next year?  Be sure to come to the Internship Kick Off meeting on Tuesday, April 16^th in the DVUSD Board Room at 5:00 p.m.  Bring your resume…You will find out about the program expectations and will meet some of the employers that night!