Teacher Spotlight - Katelyn Elliott

My name is Katelyn Elliott I am 23 years old. I am from Spanish Fork Utah and I graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's in Exercise Science. I've played sports my entire life (softball, basketball, soccer) and I continued my athletic career in softball at the University of Utah. I am now the head softball coach the softball team here at RHS and I teach health and Medical Anatomy and Physiology. My hobbies are snowmobiling, hunting, horse riding and basically anything outdoors.  

September Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for September!

Cera Gowans
Morgan Bradshaw
Lauren Lund
Jacob Klausmeier
Noah Filoso
Ensley Exeter
Sera Ashman
Katri Harker
Kierra Trickett

Teacher Spotlight - Megan Murdock

Growing up I was always the child who "didn't get the memo". In the second grade all the girls came to school dressed as adorably over-sized babies for Halloween and I strolled in with a cane and mustache dressed like Charlie Chaplin. In my early twenties I lived in and traveled around Central and South America where I burned my garbage in my backyard and ate armadillo regularly. I eventually finished graduate school at the U with my M.Ed (Master of Education) for Spanish and English teaching and now teach English here at Riverton. I'm the proud parent of three chickens, I play the fiddle, I'm a Golden Girls fanatic and I am a Silverwolf. #baeisnotaword

Thoroughly Modern Millie - School Play

Don't miss our upcoming school play.  There are over 100 Riverton students who are participating in this production.

Careers

Want to find out what you are good at?

Need some direction in choosing a career?

Sign up for the ASVAB Test!

Friday, November 14

8:30am – 11:00 am

At Riverton High School

WHAT IS IT?

ASVAB is a Career Exploration Program that tests APTITUDE & includes an INTEREST INVENTORY.

See the following link for more information:  

http://asvabprogram.com/downloads/ASVAB_Fact%20Sheet.pdf

QUESTIONS? 

gayle.whitefield@jordandistrict.org

No Cost!

Gives you direction!

Come sign up in the Career Center today!

Driver's Education

DRIVER EDUCATION RANGES

Thank you for not parking in the maroon parking stalls in the north parking lot between 2:30 & 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and Saturday mornings. We would rather not tow or ticket your vehicles!!!  Park in a yellow stall and you will be safe! Thanks for your cooperation.

2^nd Quarter DRIVER EDUCATION students (& parents)

It is time for you to get your Learner Permit if you have not already done so. It is to your advantage to get your permit from the Utah Driver License Division BEFORE the quarter begins (driverlicense.utah.gov). You must score a minimum of 80% on the Utah Driver Handbook examination to apply for a Utah learner permit. Coach Galley has Utah Driver Handbooks available free of charge in his classroom and he also offers the test free of charge in Room 2626 before school (Mon-Thur) at 7:00 a.m. You may also go directly to the D.L. D. to take the test. If you do not plan on getting a learner permit, please see your counselor to transfer out of 2^nd quarter Dr. Ed. Thanks!

ZERO FATALITIES Parent Nights

Our popular Dr. Ed. Parent Nights are scheduled in the auditorium each quarter for the parent(s) of current Dr. Ed. students. We encourage you to look ahead and save the date for when you will need to attend. Also, the general public and any other family members or friends are more than welcome to attend. The Zero Fatalities presentation is informative, entertaining, and possibly life changing. You will not regret your attendance! All presentations are in the R.H.S. Auditorium from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

2nd Quarter Monday, November 24th

3^rd Quarter  Monday, February 9^th  

4^th Quarter  Monday, April 13^th

FCCLA

FCCLA is off to a great start. In September, eight of the officers were able to attend a Leadership Training in Provo. They were able to network with other FCCLA Officers from around the state, listen to great speakers, plan activities and enjoyed an etiquette lunch.

The Opening Social was a success as student played games and learned more about FCCLA in a "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"game. Activity concluded with gourmet ice cream sandwiches.

This month we had a "T.G.I.FCCLA.F" (Thank Goodness It's FCCLA Friday) activity in the Silver Diner. Members brought their own lunch and then enjoyed "FCCLA Frappe" and different kinds of brownies.

We have some really fun activities coming up:
October 23: We will be having a "Haunted Amazing Race" activity.  Meet in room #1128 right after school.
November 6th: There will be an Area 2 activity - more information will be coming.
November 13th: It is time to make "My Cute Little Monster" for Festival of Trees.  Member need to make 2 Little Monsters to qualify to go on the Festival of Trees field trip on December 3rd.

FCCLA is the place to be for Fun, Competitions, Conferences, Service Projects AND Food!

If your haven't joined yet - IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Contact a FCCLA Officer or a FACS teacher for more information!

National Merit Scholar Awards

Riverton High is fortunate to have four outstanding 12^th grade students nominated for National Merit Scholar awards.  Their high scores on the PSAT qualified them for this honor. Congratulations to the following individuals:

Porter Bagley maintains a 4.0 GPA in courses that have been rigorous. He is been heavily involved in music and theater here at Riverton High. He has been a member of Tenor/ Bass Choir, and is presently a member of Music Dance Theater (MDT) group and is in Concert and Madrigal choirs. He loves to act and has been in several theater productions. Porter has expressed that being an actor has given him confidence to succeed in life.  He played Cornelius in “Hello Dolly” last year.  Porter also excels at math. He is hoping to attend Harvard University to study math and/or finance. He has studied three years of Chinese. He plans on serving an LDS mission before attending college. Congratulations Porter for all your great work.

Nathan Taylor is well-rounded, hard-working and organized. Nathan loves to learn as evidenced by his challenging and rigorous class schedule. He has been able juggle work, service and extracurricular and still maintains a 3.9 GPA in his schoolwork. He won second place in the Regional Science Fair in the computer science category. He started a Computer Programming club at Riverton High.  In addition, he is a valued member of the Riverton Symphonic and Marching Bands where he plays trumpet. He is and Eagle Scout and is a member of the LDS Seminary Council.  Nathan hopes to pursue a career in Software Engineering.  He is well respected by both peers and adults.

Joshua Garrard is not only intellectually gifted but also a very well rounded young man. He has learned how to balance academic pursuits with important activities that develop positive character traits. Joshua has taken the most rigorous courses available in high school.  The majority of his courses have been honors or advanced placement.  He has enrolled in nine Advanced Placement classes in high school and has passed the majority of his tests with a score of 5.  Joshua maintains a 3.8 grade point. He is on the football and track teams which require many hours after school.  He is an officer in the DECA and FBLA business clubs where he has been in charge of a variety of fund-raising events.  He is on the school newspaper and in the ACappella Choir.  His goals are to study Business Management or Political Science in college after he serves an LDS mission.

Tyler Kiel is a perfect example of what a National Merit Scholar should be.  He exhibits inner motivation and strength.  He has chosen extremely rigorous courses and has maintained a 3.8 GPA.  He has taken multiple Honors and AP courses at Riverton High and participated in the ALP's program in middle school.  Tyler has a goal of pursuing a career in commercial aviation and is planning on completing the Sky-west Bridge Program at UVU.  He is currently attending the pilot program through the Jordan Applied Technology Center while taking three AP classes.  He is also participating with the Marching Band and Concert Band where he plays flute. 

Reflection Winners

Riverton High School Reflections Winners

  

Category	Name	Grade
3D	Marina McNeill	12th Grade
Dance/Choreography	Emma Barlow	10th Grade
Film	Shelby Moss	12th Grade
Literature	Megan Sansom	10th Grade
Literature	Katherine Van Wagoner	10th Grade
Literature	Lakyn Butterfield	12th Grade
Literature	Symphonie Wheeler	12th Grade
Music Composition	Lauren Beck	12th Grade
Photography	Marina McNeill	12th Grade
Photography	Isaac Van Wagoner	12th Grade
Photography	Katherine Van Wagoner	10th Grade
Visual Arts	Katherine Van Wagoner	10th Grade
Visual Arts	Isaac Van Wagoner	12th Grade
Visual Arts	Lakyn Butterfield	12th Grade
Visual Arts	Symphonie Wheeler	12th Grade

  

Thank you to First Utah Bank in Riverton and RHS PTSA for supporting Reflections!  All students who entered received a Refillable Megaplex mug and large popcorn. And for every entry a $10 gift card to the District movies along with a Menchies, crazy bread from Little Ceasars, small pizza from Pappa Murpheys, a cookie from Great Harvest, an ice cream cone from Arctic Circle and an activity from Classic Skating. Wow! it pays to enter Reflections.

All of the above entries will be moving on to the Counsel level. Good luck on the next level!

RHS PTSA News

           

            Wow the first two months of school have gone by so quickly this year.  The PTSA board would like to thank all of you that supported our fundraiser for this school year.  We held a fun run on Saturday October 11^th and a pancake breakfast afterward.  We want to thank our sponsors for their support, they were RunGr8, Costco of South Jordan, Menchies Yogurt, and Great Harvest Bread in Draper.  We would also like to thank our school administrators for helping facilitate the event.  And a big thank you to track members who volunteered as well as PTSA students and PLT students for their help.  Our chairpersons were Marvelle Morgan and Angela Acord who did an amazing job organizing the event. 

            We are currently looking for RHS students who are in a band and would like to compete in the PTSA Battle of the Bands.  The performance is scheduled for Friday November 21^st at 7:00 pm in the RHS auditorium.  Tickets will be $5.00 each and can be purchased in the main office as well as at the door.  They will most likely be available for purchase around November 14^th 2014.  We hope you will come and participate all proceeds will go to Silver Rush.  The PTSA student group will also be organizing a Zumba party to be held on a Friday night in December.  The party will be open to all students, families, staff, friends and neighbors.  All ages are welcome so come join us for a great time. Dates will be announced within the next few weeks.  All proceeds will go to Silver Rush.

            We are always looking for people who would like to volunteer with different programs and projects so fell free to email Sheila at sheilamcd@msn.com if you are interested.  We also encourage students and parents to join PTSA or appreciate one time donations.  You can pay membership or submit donations through the main office.

We as Your RHS PTSA Board Thank You for all of your Support!

Sheila McDonald

RHS PTSA President