The Tiger Times

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this week's updates.

As we are sure you have heard, tomorrow, January 13 will be a Remote Learning Day for students. Just like Friday, our staff have created learning opportunities for your student. Please have your child check in with their class on Canvas. Due to the Remote Day tomorrow, the remaining EOC Blitz's will be cancelled.

There are only 2 more school days until semester final exams begin! EOC & CTE State Exams Exams will be on January 17 through January 23. State exams include Math 1, Math 3, English II, Biology, Child Development, Business Management I, Health Science I, Business Essentials, & Financial Planning I. If your child has any of these classes, they will have class during that block on January 15th/16th for review.

Teacher-Made and GCS Exams will be January 15 and 16. On January 15 we will have half day 1st block then half day 3rd block. On January 16 we will have half day 2nd block then half day 4th block. All courses that do NOT have a State Exam, will have an exam on January 15th & 16th. Attendance will be taken. If your student passed the Project Based Measure in your CTE class, students still must attend a full day.

Remember, all final exams are 20% of your child's course grade. Your child can give you all of this information or can get the information if needed from his or her teacher. You can also contact your child's teacher or our counseling department if you have any questions.

Athletics are in full swing this week! Check our our website and our newsletter for more details!

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

Thank you , have a great week, and, as always, TIGER PRIDE!

Tiger Times Week of 1/5/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/f6npu9

• Shoutout to our STUDENTS! We were so glad to see our students back, even if it was only for 2 days!

All teachers have been informed to update learning opportunities on their classroom canvas page. For some teachers there might be an assignment or discussion posted for response, they may have received a paper packet from school, or there might be another form of learning opportunity. Please have your child log in tomorrow and check their teachers canvas page for details. We also have a guide for parents, posted on our webpage under the PARENTS tab. Find additional tech support guides for families at: https://www.gcsnc.com/families/technology.

If you or your student needs to contact their teacher, please do so via canvas, email or remind. Email or remind can also be used to contact counselors.

• We understand that the hotspots we expected were not delivered. We apologize for any burdens this causes.
• Meals will be available from 12noon until 1pm at Dudley High, Rankin Elementary, and Union Hill Elementary. Ragsdale is NOT a lunch site on 1.12.25

UPDATE: EVENING OF 1.14.25

In light of all the time missed in the building, we will be pushing back the start of exams by 1 day. Tomorrow, January 15, will be a 2 hour delay, face to face instructional day. We will have all 4 classes tomorrow, January 15. We will have Teacher and District Made Exams on January 16th and 17th. State Exams will begin on Tuesday, January 21 and end on Friday, January 24. There will be no make up exam day. It will be very important for students to attend their exam and attend on time each day as we are NOT able to make up state exams after January 24.

If we have any further major weather issues between now and January 24, more revisions may be made. If we have an delays, we should continue with the revised schedule. If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for the testing coordinator.

Please find our REVISED schedule in this newsletter and soon to be on our website and Social Media.

Guilford County Schools is excited to announce that our schools can now accept online payments from parents through SchoolCash Online, available at https://Gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com. By minimizing cash and check payments at our schools, we can increase safety & security in the schools, allow staff to focus on students, and make life more convenient for teachers and parents:

• Keep track of your child's school items and activity fees
• Check your account history
• View and print receipts
• Pay for school fees with a simple click

Please take 5 minutes to register at https://Gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com, so you will receive notifications of upcoming events and items involving your child, including: field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees, and more. Enjoy the convenience of making payments from the convenience of your phone, home or office.

Ragsdale PTSA is looking for active members! PTSA Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 5:45 in the media center, right before our Athletic Booster Club Meeting.

What do we need from our PTSA Members? to be THOUGHT PARTNERS! We want to provide teacher and student support but first we have to decide on HOW. Come on out and help us make decisions!

Want to support just by doing your regular shopping? Click the links below and connect Ragsdale to your Harris Teeter or Lowes Card!

• Cart 2 Class | Together We Can Feed Hungry Minds | Lowes Foods Grocery Stores
• Together In Education - Harris Teeter

Want to donate? Click on GIVEBACKS.

• Givebacks

Ragsdale Tiger Theatre is excited to announce their new adventure into Audio Theatre. Their Spotify page is now LIVE and they have posted their very 1st radio play!

Ragsdale Audio Theatre and Ragsdale Orchestra present The Untimely Demise of William Shakespeare written by our very own Brianna Day! Listen HERE.

Mr. Oldham with the Ragsdale Orchestra and Ragsdale Tiger Theatre teamed up to do an original work that they hope you enjoy. Orchestra did all the music and Honors Theatre did the rest! Stay tuned for the first season of the podcast dedicated to helping students navigate life in high school and beyond. It premieres in February!

Please FOLLOW on Spotify and share the link.

Basketball concession need help- please sign up to support basketball concessions!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F48A4AF2DA46-46422196-winter

Ragsdale High School is excited to announce a mandatory parent meeting for all parents and guardians of students interested in participating in spring sports. This meeting will provide essential information and ensure a smooth start to the upcoming athletic season.

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Cafeteria

During the meeting, parents will have the opportunity to:

1. Meet the Coaches: Get acquainted with the dedicated coaches who will be leading the Ragsdale Athletics Winter Sports teams. This is a perfect chance to ask questions and learn about their coaching philosophies.

2. Learn about Dragonfly: Become familiar with Dragonfly, the online platform used for managing student-athlete information. We will guide you through the process of uploading and completing the necessary documentation to ensure your child's eligibility for tryouts, which will begin on October 30, 2024.

3. GCS Pay-to-Play Fee: Our school treasurer, Abie Honrado, will be present to collect the $45 GCS pay-to-play fee. Please come prepared to make this payment to secure your child's participation in Ragsdale Athletics Fall Sports – Cash or Check Only.

4. Meet the Athletic Trainer: We are thrilled to introduce our athletic trainer, Chelsea LaFluer. She will be on-site to discuss her vital role in providing medical support and care for Ragsdale Athletics. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into the well-being of our student-athletes.

5. Expectations and Roles: Our Athletic Director, Deborah Jones, will go over the expectations and roles of spectators, parents, coaches, and athletes. This discussion aims to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for all involved in Ragsdale Athletics.

This meeting is required for all parents and guardians of potential winter sports participants to attend this crucial meeting. Your presence and active involvement will contribute to the success of our athletics program and the overall high school experience for your child.

Winter Schedule- One Pager

Please check our website for the most up to date information!

The Guilford County Public Health Department has issued the notice below for updated COVID-19 isolation recommendations per CDC recommendations. Most specific to GCS is that the isolation period for those who get sick has been reduced to isolating at home away from others until 24 hours after symptoms improve and fever subsides without medication. After isolation, the individual should continue with enhanced prevention strategies for the next five days, such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, and improving hygiene and air quality.

The new Parent Portal Access Request form is now live. Parents/Guardians will use the form to request access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, request assistance with creating an account, or have their password reset. Look for the form on GCS Media Brief, Guilford Parent Academy’s website, or Ragsdale's website under the Parent tab.

PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Request Form

Week of January 12
UPDATED JAN 14, 2025

Monday, Jan 13- REMOTE LEARNING DAY

• EOC Blitz (CANCELLED)

Tuesday, Jan 14

• REMOTE LEARNING

Wednesday, Jan 15: 2 hour delay regular school day

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball vs Northwest
• 6pm: Wrestling vs. Northwest

Thursday, Jan 16: 1st and 3rd Block Teacher-Made & GCSE Exams

Friday, Jan 17: 2nd and 4th Block Teacher-Made & GCSE Exams

• 5:00/6:00/7:30pm: Basketball vs Western
• 6pm: Student Council Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A
• 7pm: Swimming @ Ragsdale YMCA

FUTURE EVENTS

Jan 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- No School

Jan 21, 22, 23, 24: EOC State Exams

Jan 27: Teacher Work Day (no school for students)

Jan 28: Second semester begins

Jan 29: 4:30pm: Spring Coaches Meeting (Media Center)

Jan 29: 6:00pm: Spring Athlete Parent Meeting (Required- Cafeteria)

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm