A C A D E M I C B O O S T E R S

B O A R D M E M B E R S

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5

Lee Stephenson, President

Kim Kuhn, Vice President

Marilyn Gibson, Treasurer

Blair Van Coutren Secretary

Pam Spell, Past President

Representatives:

12th Grade

Marilyn Gibson

Pam Spell

Blair Van Coutren

Ange Young

11th Grade

Gaynel Britt

Kim Hallow

Lori Sneed

Lee Stephenson

10th Grade

Mary Alligood

Melissa Anderson

Kim Kuhn

Martha Williams

9th Grade

Missi Foster

Jill McGlohon

Lydia O’Rear

Kellie Williams

At Large

Anissa Davenport

Missy Eason

Emeritus

Daphne Nifong

Sharron Edwards

Ellen Higley

J.H. Rose Academic Boosters Newsletter M A Y 2 0 1 5

Message from Principal Monica Jacobson Message from Principal Monica Jacobson

Message from Principal Monica Jacobson

“It’s A Great Day to Be a Rampant!! “

These were the words uttered to me by a teacher just a day ago as we passed one another in the

halls of Rose High. This comment is one we often share and the sentiment remains the same at this

busy time of the year.

This time of year is filled with much activity so we can ensure a successful end while preparing

for the new beginning. With exam review in full swing and graduation preparation before us, stu-

dents are still actively participating in various events throughout the school.

Just in the last few weeks, students have participated in competitions and other activities. Stu-

dents competed in the state level History Day competition with two submissions advancing to na-

tionals. During the same weekend, Rose had students medal in three events at the Science Olympi-

ad State Competition.

Recent events in the Arts department included the spring concerts for orchestra and chorus,

while the theatre department had its musical production of Willy Wonka. The band also hosted the

North Carolina Jazz Regionals for the East. Earlier in the month, a J.H. Rose band student earned a

seat in the state's honors band and participated in a clinic. The student had the opportunity to per-

form with the All-State Honors Band in a concert on the final day at Aycock Auditorium at the Uni-

versity of North Carolina at Greensboro. Several chorus students also participated in the All-State

Chorus performance.

Rose hosted the Special Olympic Games of Pitt County with many of our students participating

and Dream Team members playing an integral role in assisting. The J.H. Rose Relay for Life team

had another successful year. And, our Student Government Association hosted a safe and enjoya-

ble prom.

The next few weeks will include more spring performances including the band and dance ensem-

ble. The 3rd annual Rose Garden Fashion Show will be held to support the prevention of domestic

violence. Then we will celebrate academic accomplishments at our Annual Awards Day Ceremony.

The events and competitions I have shared throughout this year would not be possible without

the generous contributions of our parents and community partners that join our students and

staff in their endeavors. On behalf of Rose faculty and staff, I would like to thank each of you who

have volunteered, donated time and resources or took the time to give that encouraging message

to one of our students. The multitude of support and effort from everyone allows us to continue to

offer our students a myriad of opportunities. Our students have grown academically, socially and

emotionally. Your dedication and commitment to our school is greatly appreciated...

you help make everyday a great day to be a Rampant.

For your reflection:

You gave me your time, the most thoughtful gift of all.

-Dan Zadr

#WeTransform

Academic Boosters

For more details and to order your bricks, visit

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Please spread the word! We need a few more bricks sold!

Summer On-line Courses

Accelerated courses are available through

Pitt County Schools!

June 15 - August 7 courses are on-line

plan on 3-4 hours per day June 15 - Aug. 7

you may take 1 course only

“forced completion” - which means that once you begin the course, you may

not drop it; whatever your grade at the end of the course is your grade

earns 1 credit toward graduation

enroll through your guidance counselor ---May 29 deadline

courses offered include:

ACT prep French I Spanish I Latin I

SAT prep French II Spanish II Latin II

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For SENIORS!!

CLICK HERE

for important senior class information

May 21— Senior picninc 11:00 am N. Campus Rec

May 22 — Awards Day 10:00 am Gym

May 26 — Senior Symposium 6:00 pm JHR

Final exams

and

High School EOCs

June 2 –11

June 2nd: 1st period exam

June 3rd: 2nd period exam

June 4th: 3rd period exam

June 5th: 4th period exam

June 8th: make-up exams begin

CTE Exams

May 29—June 1

Typically, these exams

are completed within

the time frame of a

regular class period

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Academic Boosters

Please join us! 3rd Annual

Rose Garden Fashion Show Thursday May 21 6pm

in the J.H. Rose Annex! Tickets $3 in advance

$5 at the door

...benefiting My Sister’s Closet, a local consignment boutique whose income is returned to the community

through programs provided by the Center for Family Violence Prevention

The Fashion Show will highlight original looks designed by J.H. Rose Art and Apparel Development students!

Local retailers, such as My Sister's Closet, Francesca's, Monkee's, Pink, Che Bella, Fusion and Serendipity will all present some of their best fashions for spring and summer!

For more information regarding the show or to purchase tickets call 321-3640 or email-

Randall Leach: LeachR@pitt.k12.nc.us OR Karen Minton: MintonK@pitt.k12.nc.us

Lavetta Roundtree: LavettR@pitt.12.nc.us OR Ashleigh Wagoner: WagoneA@pitt.k12.nc.us

The Advisory Council Congratulates

Mrs. Mary Naziri

Recipient of the May 2015 Spirit Pride Award

Advisory Council

Visit the Advisory Council website!

Order Rampant spirit wear here!

https://sites.google.com/a/pitt.k12.nc.us/jhradvisorycouncil/

This month we break with tradition of recognizing a faculty or staff member to honor

one of our own with the Rampant Spirit Award: Mary Naziri. Mary has served on the Advisory Council since 2007, and as its

President from 2010 to the present. During those years she has worked tirelessly to support the students, faculty and

administration of J.H. Rose.

In particular Mary has worked to build comaraderie among the many parent booster organizations at Rose, coordinate their ef-

forts and improve communication to parents. Rampant Wear has become an integral part of school spirit and sales continue to

grow. Mary instituted this Rampant Spirit Award and under her leadership the Advisory Council has taken a more active role in providing parent input to administration regarding all aspects of

student life.

We reluctantly will say goodbye to Mary’s leadership at the end of the school year when her youngest child graduates. In addition to her son Wade who will be attending NC State next year, the three older Nazari children are proud alumni of

Rose High School. Ryan just graduated this spring from UNC Chapel Hill in Economics, Katie is a senior at the College of Charleston, and Erin who graduated from Rose last

year, has just completed her freshman year, also at UNC Chapel Hill.

Mary won’t be slowing down any time soon. She has completed her recertification as a

registered nurse and is looking to return to surgical nursing. But for all her many ac-

complishments, Mary cherishes that her children say she is “the best mom ever.”

Our sincere gratitude and best wishes go with Mary!

OrchestraOrchestraOrchestra Band http://www.jhroseband.org/

Rose Chorus The JH Rose Orchestra performed its Spring Orchestra

Concert on May 15 at Fletcher Hall at the ECU School of

Music. The concert featured guest artists/Rose Orchestra

alums, Leah Peroutka and Leslie Conner, professional vio-

linists who have gone on to impressive careers in music.

Seven graduating seniors were honored for their accom-

plishments during their years in Rose Orchestra. Several

seniors will also be receiving the Tri-M National Music Hon-

or Society Award at the Tri-M Music Society Spring Cham-

ber Music Concert on June 2 in the PAC.

...Rose students at All-

State Honors Orchestra

clinic and concert, held

at NC School of Science

& Math

Click here… be amazed!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kkThORNdDk

Academic Boosters support ...

Rose at

All-State

Chorus

Click here and… WOW!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H9DjvwWUBA

Athletic Boosters roseathletics.org

Join Rose Athletic Boosters!

Contact Greg Steele (252) 341-5827 or gsteele64@suddenlink.net

...an email to the Rose Lacrosse coach

from the coach of an opponent:

I want to take a moment to applaud your

team’s sportsmanship. We’ve experienced

all kinds in this conference and your team

is the class of the league. We have a cul-

ture of chippiness at FFHS, in many sports,

and we often react negatively when our

opponents get mouthy. Your team was

extremely classy and our players never felt

like they had to defend their honor, so to

speak. It’s obvious you have a strong

culture of sportsmanship there and it

probably starts at the top. We will continue

to strive to be more honorable as competi-

tors and I hope the culture you’re fostering

at JH Rose thrives.

Best wishes,

John Van Lunen, First Flight High School

Go Rampants!

One of the many ways the generosity of

Academic Boosters makes a difference in

Rose classrooms...

“My ESL (English as Second Language)

class received a grant from Academic

Boosters for a subscription to BrainPOP,

which contains lots of animations about a

variety of content topics. The two photos

show teams of students viewing videos as

part of their research on Thomas Jefferson

and George Washington. BrainPOP

really helped them answer their research

questions about each person.

We really appreciate having access to

this resource.”

Sincerely, Leona Mason (ESL Teacher)

Academic Boosters

Faculty / Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Academic Boosters:

Because of YOU, every staff member enjoyed a delicious and

special luncheon, and went back to work with a gift of

“thanks”. Many THANKS to YOU!!!

ACT results can be found on-line

if you registered through college

board. OR get your results from

student services

2014-2015 Remaining Events

MAY 2015 MAY ‘15 MAY ‘15

Mon. May 18 8:45 am Cafeteria Academic Success Breakfast - All Seniors invited

Tue. May 19 7:00 pm PAC JHR Band Concert

Thur. May 21 6:00 pm Annex Spring fashion show

Fri. May 22 10:00 am Gym Awards Day Senior picnic

Mon. May 25 All day No School --- Memorial Day Holiday

Thur. May 28 7:00 pm PAC JHR Dance Recital

JUNE 2015 JUNE ‘15 JUNE ‘15

June 2 7:00 pm PAC Tri-M Spring Chamber Music Recital

June 2—11 Final EXAMS & EOCs

Thur. June 11 Last day of school for 2014-15 Congrats, Seniors!

Report cards mailed

Wed. June 10 7:30 pm Meet me at Minges! Graduation

Sophomores honor seniors with breakfast

All-state chorus

Spruce-up day!

Willy Wonka!

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www.Peachjar.com for electronic flyers on programs by outside organizations

Pitt County Schools http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/pitt/site/default.asp

Public Schools of North Carolina (NC Department of Public Instruction & NC State Board of Education) http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

Homework Help Hippocampus http://www.hippocampus.org/ Khan Academy http://www.khanacademy.org/

College Testing and Prep SAT - College Board http:/www.collegeboard.com/ ACT - http://www.act.org/ Practice tests, flashcards https://march2success.com/index.cfm SAT/ACT/GRE Prep http://number2.com/ Free vocab practice http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1483

College Reviews Petersons http://www.petersons.com/

UNIGO http://www.unigo.com/College Planning and Financing

CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/info_schol.jsp

Sallie Mae http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/

Useful Links

DID YOU KNOW

That every Rose student

has a CFNC.org account? If they have forgotten their

username or password tell

them to see their counselor

for assistance.

J.H. ROSE WEBSITE

www.JHRoseHighSchool.com

J.H. ROSE APP

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7QKRLDgRBTZejh0UWNDYlBXQW8/view

Health Sciences Academy

www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Domain/30

DONATIONS Accepted:

OLD SPORTS / SWIM / EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Uniform clothes, shoes, jackets, sweaters

Interview suits, shirts, dresses, shoes

Prom dresses, shoes, accessories

Kitchen Equipment & Serving Dishes (white or clear)

Backpacks & school supplies

Lumber (we’ll rip apart old cabinets and bookcases and reuse)

Cars/ trucks

Office furniture & equipment

Old cell phones, cameras, mp3s

Empty ink cartridges

Art / school supplies

Old Magazines

Wallpaper books / Fabric books

Styrofoam egg cartons (for paint)

...and anything else you think Rose might need

Go Rampants!