Hello! My name is Ms. Larsen. Welcome to Larsen's Letter. The purpose of "Larsen's Letter" is to keep everyone informed on what is happening inside and outside of my classes. I send a monthly newsletter at the end of each month that highlights student activities, opportunities, and successes. To see last years letters visit: Larsen's Letters

This year I am teaching Animation1, Digital Video Production 1, Digital Video Produciton 2, and Intro to Computer Graphic Arts in room J111 and Art 2, Art 3, AP Drawing, and AP 2D Design in room H101. I am also the Advisor for Tennies & T's, RHS Animation, and SkillsUSA.

Exciting news about the articulation of courses! Or in other words, if a student completes the Digital Video Production Pathway, they can earn 3 college units for Intro to Digital Video Production.

Coming in the 24-25 school year, the Animation Pathway should be college articulated as well.

I will be emailing a digital class syllabi, for students and parents to sign, on the first block Monday, Aug. 21, 2021, to allow for class changes and updates.

See you all on Wednesday!

*Please note that ROD Abroad trips are not school sponsored trips. All fees are the responsibility of the the student/families participating in the outside organized opportunity.

This summer students from RHS traveled abroad to tour Greece and Italy. Our students got to meet and make friends with students from Mississippi, Virginia, and Tennessee. The tour started in Athens Greece and ending in Rome Italy.

For more information on RHS Abroad Trips open to all RHS Students visit: RSH Summer Abroad

This year Tennies & T's is inviting you to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. I'm looking forward to traveling with another amazing group of students in June 2024. For more details scan the QR Code to join Mrs. Cook and I in a virtual meeting on Wed Aug 23, 2023 6pm – 7pm (PDT).

If your ready to sign up for this amazing adventure visit: Trip Registration

The technology classes cover content specific vocabulary, history, genres, artists, and practical skills. 80% of the work assigned for these classes is group work.

Students will also participate in school, local, state, national art competitions, and international compositions.

Detailed explanations on class expectations and assignments will be in the syllabus.

Congratulations Aaron Phelps for receiving an official selection into the Catalina Film Festival.

Aaron has also has an official selection in the Student and Young Artists FEEDBACK Festival, and is a finalist in the Lonely Seal International Film, Screenplay and Music Festival.

Congratulations Sachi Bansal for being invited to the June 2024 City Council Meeting to present your award winning Solano County Water Awareness Video, "Water Detective".

All art students will create 4 individual journals this year in class. AP Art student will create an additional 2 journals for a total of 6 for the year.

The art classes cover content specific vocabulary, history, genres, artists, and practical skills. 90% of the work assigned for these classes is completed in the journals they make in class.

Students will also participate in school, local, state, and national art competitions.

Detailed explanations on class expectations and assignments will be in the syllabus.

Congratulations on receiving the first 5's on your AP Portfolios in RHS History.

The first club meeting will be on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 in RM J111 during lunch.

Meetings will be on Wednesdays in J111 during lunch.

Tennies & T's is the National Honor Society Chapter here at ROD. The club participates in school and community art activities such as painting the school murals, painting and designing for community utility boxes, and air brushing temporary tattoos for community events.

Members are required to complete 3 hours of community service each semester. Each additional hour is now eligible to fulfill community service requirements for Econ/Government.

The first club meeting will be on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 in RM J111 during lunch.

Reoccurring meetings of RHS Animation will be on Mondays in J111 during lunch.

SkillsUSA will be held the Second Monday of each month in J111 during lunch.

RHS Animation is the SkillsUSA chapter here at ROD. All technology students are required to participate outside of class activities, which will be explained in more detail in the syllabus.