Dear Class of 2024,

We hope this finds everyone safe and well and enjoying the remainder of the summer break.

Our freshman orientation program for families will be held on August 31st at 6pm.  Your high school administrative team will be hosting a live event to share information that will help get you started on your high school journey.  The link to this event will be sent shortly and will be available after the fact for anyone unable to attend on that night.

Our freshmen orientation program for our incoming RAMS will continue with modifications on Friday, August 21, Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25.  We had originally hoped to be able to access the building.  However, to maintain the integrity of the building for opening day, the orientation program will be completely outside.  Our staff and our senior leaders will be on hand to share information about high school life as well as engage the group in some fun and interactive ice breakers.  We felt that even without the ability to get inside, it was important for our freshmen to get on campus, see each other and begin to meet some of our seniors and our staff.  The freshmen will also get their schedules with room numbers and teachers and have plenty of opportunities to question what high school life is like.  If you have changed your mind and would no longer like to attend, please send an email to Mrs. Reilly (lreilly@rtnj.org) so that we have accurate counts for each day.

Some items to keep in mind for freshman orientation days:

1. Registration was necessary to attend.  There is no registration at the event.
2. Freshmen attending should have their temperature taken at home and if it is 100.3 or higher, they should not attend.
3. Freshmen who are feeling ill or who have knowingly been in contact with a positive case of Covid 19 (and have not quarantined for 14 days) should not attend.
4. Freshmen who have traveled to a state listed on the travel advisory and have not quarantined for 14 days should not attend.
5. Freshmen attending should bring/wear their own water, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, snack.
6. A cloth face covering should always be worn.
7. Restrooms will be available on DaSilva field.
8. Students should be dropped off at the beginning of the loop road, directly beyond Da Silva field.  Please look for the Tomorrow's Leaders and the sign in table.
9. A nurse will be present.  Students presenting as not well will be asked to return home.
10. In the event of inclement weather, please stay tuned to alerts as we may need to cancel a session or sessions.  Unfortunately, there are no rain dates.

Please note that all freshmen will be given ample opportunities on the first few days of school to tour our building with senior leaders and staff members.  We do understand that the thought of entering a new building can be overwhelming.  I promise you that we will make sure that everyone is fine and that they find their way. 

A follow up video will be sent to all freshmen after our orientation days, so all our newest RAMS have a chance to review it prior to September 2nd.  We will also be sending out additional information on expectations for the beginning of our school year.

This year is going to be different ~ let us be sure we express to our students that different can be exciting.  Our mission remains to create an environment for our students that allows them every opportunity to meet with success.  Please continue to reach out with any questions or concerns.

We will be in touch.  Stay safe and well.

Warmly,

Mrs. I and the RHS team