Rancho Buena Vista High School

2nd Semester Schedule changes begin 12/1. Go to the RBV Counseling Website to fill out the Schedule Change Form. Deadline is 12/18/19. http://ow.ly/UeOP30mNYxN

Announcing the Winners of the Reflections Heroes Around Us Art Contest In the Visual Arts category: Award of Excellence:... Kamryn Dugan, 12th: Steel Reminder (Abraham Lincoln), acrylic Gustavo Cartagena, 12th: American Soldier, acrylic Esther Canseco, 12th: Worker's Permit, acrylic Caroline Nuckowski, 12th: Aerial Firefighters, watercolor Mia Femat, 10th: Another Part of Me (Michael Jackson), cut-out paper over pastel Award of Merit: Wendy Prada, 11th: Piano Teacher In the Photography category: Award of Excellence: Christopher Quintana, 12th: YouTuber, Brandon Awadis Amy Anderson, 11th: Dad Jacqueline Hooks, 12th: Chloe the Hero In the Literature category: Award of Excellence: Naomi Smith, 12th: Relationship with older brother, short story Veronica Martinez, 12th: Poem of those who are heroes by career choice Elizabeth Avila, 11th: My Grandparents, essay Alejandra Chavez-Lopez, 12th: Parents and Sister, poem Margarita Diaz, 12th: To You Who is Unacknowledged, poem for a tree Award of Merit: Jorge Osorio, 12th: Chuck Schindler Only 5 entries per category can be sent to Vista Unified Council of PTA’s in November for judging at that level. Many were of such high quality that the judges had a hard time deciding. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s program. Congratulations to our wonderful artists! Artwork and literature are still on display in the library for a short time.

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NEWS! Reflections Artwork is now on display in the Rancho Buena Vista High Library from now until November 2nd.... Come and check it out! Literature entries will be on display Oct. 29th- Nov. 2nd. All RBV winning entries will be announced on October 30th. The winning submissions will move up to the Vista Unified Council for further judging on Nov. 6th. ~~~Thank you, Longhorn artists for your entries!~~~ We received 15 pieces of Visual Art, 5 Photographs, and 12 Literature pieces altogether. The Visual Art and Photographs were displayed along with other art from RBV at the Vista Festival of the Arts on October 20th. Thank you to Caroline Nuckowski, Olivia Munoz, and Gustavo Cartagena for helping out!

**Extension for all submissions!** The deadline for this year's Reflections contest, Heroes Around Us, has been extended to: Monday, October 8, 2018*... in the Art Room, 338 Student Packets (including Instructions and Entry Forms) are available in the art room, or online at: https://rbvptsa.org/ *For extensions, please email Ms. Hayes at [email protected] by Oct. 3rd.

This year’s Reflections Art Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and it’s waiting for your entry! Theme for 2018-19 school year: Heroes Around Us... RBV Due Date: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Reflections is the annual National PTA arts showcase and competition that offers you an exciting opportunity to SHARE YOUR TALENTS in the areas of: Dance Choreography Literature (Story writing/poetry, etc...) Photography Film production Music Composition Visual Arts (On canvas, or 3-d creations) Have you been looking for a good excuse to show off your skills? Here's your chance! This year's Reflections theme is Heroes Around Us. What is a real hero, according to you? Who in your life stands out in your mind when you hear the word, hero? How would you share your thoughts with us using the media above? Entry forms and instructions can be printed from the PTSA section of RBV's website (https://rbvptsa.org/), or obtained in Room 338 (Mr. Disney), and must be included with each piece of artwork to the marked box in Room 338 by October 3rd. For general information, guidelines, and rules about the program, and to see the art of last year's winners, go to: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/ We can't wait to see, hear, and experience what you make! With permission, your art work will be displayed on school grounds, and participants can be eligible for PTA scholarships. Winners go on to compete at higher levels, up to nationals. For more details, or to have a Spanish or English printable entry form emailed directly to you, please contact Marie Hayes at: [email protected] or text/call: (760) 521-5741.

Registration starts Friday, August 3, for grade 10-12 with last names A-L at 8:30 am

Online registration is open for the 2018/19 School Year, go to RBV webpage and then Registration page.

Don't forgot! Peer Counseling & PLUS Team applications are due this Friday, May 4.

RBVPTSA shows their appreciation for our principal Chuck Schindler for the IMPACT he makes every day! ACSA and district Principal of the Year! #RanchoIMPACT #respecttheranch #principalsday

Don’t forget to stop by the Trade and Career Fair today. You could be eligible to win a prize. :)

PLUS Team & Peer Counseling applications are available in the counseling office. See Ms. Pina for more info, the deadline to turn them in is 5/4.

Don’t forget to stop by the Trade and Careee Fair this Friday. Learn about all types of careers and speak to future employers.